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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1952

Page

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Alice Tetzlaff Weds Dr Oscar Serbein in Mt Vernon Church

Alice Marie Tetzlaff and Dr. Oscar N Serbein married in Mt Vernon at a Methodist church ceremony. The bride, daughter of Dr and Mrs L E Bigger, wore blush pink nylon net gown with Juliet cap while the groom is a New York City resident and Columbia statistician. The couple plans to reside in New York after a Pocono mountains honeymoon trip.

Methodist Mt. Vernon Alice Marie Tetzlaff Oscar N. Serbein New York City L. E. Bigger Serbein O. N. Serbeins Collins Merton B. Green Helen Schroeder Roy Bowman Lois Bigger Carl Bastable Herbert Hendricks Harold Kent Lisbon Roy Martin Maxwell Robert Myers Monticello Jerry Gerrans Dunkerton Jessie Coleman Pocono Mountains Pennsylvania New York Cornell College Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital of Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center University of Iowa Graduate School of Business

Maple Leaves Blue Birds Elect Year Officers

The Maple Leaves Blue Birds held their first meeting of the year at Mrs. John L. Harrells home. Officers elected were Beverly Bales president Donna Jean Thompson secretary and Kathy Cerny treasurer. Mrs Ed Cerny is assistant leader.

Maple Leaves Blue Birds John L. Harrell Elmhurst Drive Beverly Bales Donna Jean Thompson Kathy Cerny Ed Cerny

Marilyn Hall Becomes Bride of Wayne Adams

Miss Marilyn Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Hall of Oelwein married Wayne Adams son of Mr and Mrs O E Adams of Oelwein Sunday at the Methodist church The Rev John DeLong officiated The wedding party included matron of honor Mrs Joseph Hall best man Bernard Trower and ushers Gordon Jacobson James Wood Robert Warnke Urban Kuennen The couple will reside in Maynard after a wedding trip.

Oelwein Marilyn Hall Earl Hall Wayne Adams O. E. Adams John DeLong Joseph Hall Helen Graesch Bernard Trower Gordon Jacobson James Wood Robert Warnke Urban Kuennen Mrs. Adams Maynard

Miss Marilyn Reesink Honored At Brunch And Shower

Mrs Oliver Swab Mrs Les Fitzgerald Mrs Arthur Swart zentruber and Mrs Joseph Frederick hosted a brunch and kitchen shower at 2399 Blake Boulevard SE for Miss Marilyn Reesink. Sixteen guests attended. Her marriage to Ernest Simmons is slated for September 26.

Oliver Swab Les Fitzgerald Arthur Swartzentruber Joseph Frederick Swab Blake Boulevard Marilyn Reesink Miss Reesink Ernest Simmons

Volunteer circle honors Bachmann at Crescent Street meeting

Mrs. C. T. Bachmann hosted the Volunteer circle of the King's Daughters Tuesday afternoon at 336 Crescent street SE. The group voted an honor pearl for their president and chose Bachmann and vice-president Mrs. A. B. Hird to represent the circle at the state convention in Des Moines. Mrs. S. E. Peterson led devotions.

C. T. Bachmann The King’s Daughters Crescent Street SE Bachmann A. B. Hird Des Moines S. E. Peterson

Ruth circle of the King's Daughters Luncheon Meet

Ruth circle of the Kings Daughters met Tuesday for a dessert luncheon at Mrs. Jack Holt’s home on Twenty-fifth Street NE. The October meeting will be held at Mrs. Milroy Unzeitig’s home on Twenty seventh Street NE.

Ruth Circle The King’s Daughters Jack Holt Twenty-fifth Street Milroy Unzeitig Twenty Seventh Street

Alpha Phi Epsilon Sigma Alpha Holds Meeting at YMCA

The Alpha Phi chapter met Tuesday evening at the YMCA to plan rushing starting Oct 7 with a model meeting. Miss Elaine Regan demonstrated floral arrangements during the session.

Alpha Phi Epsilon Sigma Alpha Tudsay YMCA Rushing Elaine Regan

St Pauls Rachel circle hosts Friday luncheon

The Rachel circle of St Pauls church will meet Friday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon at the home of Mrs George R Arduser at 1622 A Avenue NE in Oxford Junction. Mrs Floyd Hodgden is elected PTA president with officers Mrs Vernon Shedek vice president Mrs Fred Lasack secretary Mrs Leland Barnhart treasurer and Mrs Fred Shoop historian.

Rachel St. Paul's Church George R. Arduser Oxford Junction Floyd Hodgden PTA Vernon Shedek Fred Lasack Leland Barnhart Fred Shoop

Clermont Bride Judith Swenson Weds Leo Woods

Judith Ann Swenson daughter of Mr and Mrs Carman Swenson of Clermont married Leo Woods son of Mr and Mrs John Woods of Randalia Sunday afternoon at St Peter s Catholic church in Clermont The Rev Robert Cooney officiated with Father Mullins of Fayette assisting The couple paused for a reception afterward Attendants included Virginia Nelson in a light brown suit and corsage of pink roses and white carnations Best man was Paul Woods with ushers William Swenson and Tom Woods.

Clermont Judith Ann Swenson Carman Swenson Leo Woods John Woods Randalia St. Peter’s Catholic Church Robert Cooney Father Mullins Fayette Virginia Nelson Paul Woods William Swenson Tom Woods Willet Miller Mae Crowe

Evans son leaves for Kentucky Military Institute enrollment

Tim Evans, son of Mr and Mrs Ronald P Evans of 1915 Ridgeway Drive SE, departs for Lyndon Kentucky to enroll at the Kentucky Military Institute.

Tim Evans Ronald P. Evans Ridgeway Drive Lyndon, Ky Kentucky Military Institute

Camp Fire Girls Elect Officers at Immaculate Conception School

Members of the Tanda Camp Fire Girls met Tuesday evening at Immaculate Conception school to elect officers. Elected were Mary Margaret Whelan president, Patty Larkin treasurer, Ellen Darland secretary, and Kathleen Howard scribe. Mrs J W Whelan leads, assisted by Mrs Gene Larkin.

Tanda Camp Immaculate Conception Mary Margaret Whelan Patty Larkin Ellen Darland Kathleen Howard J. W. Whelan Gene Larkin

Jiffy crochet pattern 577 offered by Cedar Rapids Gazette

Crochet directions in sizes 32 34 and 34 38 for a Crazy shell stitch bolero. Use white or pastel wool or cotton. Pattern 577 instructions included. Send 25 cents in coins for pattern to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept Chicago Ill with name and address.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P. O Chicago

Lydia Pinkham’s Medicine Touted for Calming Effect

An advertisement claims Lydia Pinkham’s remedy delivers a thorough calming effect and is presented as a modern medical aid. The copy labels the product as effective for easing discomfort with a soothing influence.

Lydia Pinkham

Mary Ann Upah and Paul Husak Wedding in Tama

Miss Mary Ann Upah and Paul Joseph Husak wed at St. Patrick's Church Tama with arch of ferns and gladiolus and a double ring ceremony. Attendants included Jeanne Roche and bridesmaids in peacock blue pink apple green and plum. reception at Carroll hall Tama followed by dance. The couple plans to live on a farm north of Toledo.

Toledo Mary Ann Upah Paul Joseph Husak St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Tama Louis Upah Husak William Husak Jeanne Roche Shower Richard Upah Marilyn Claussen Bernadette Cibula Mary Ann Dvorak William Husak, Jr Ronald Upah Donald Upah Peter Husak Marilyn Novak Leonard Husak Catherine Liston Dorothy Ludmilla Svoboda Carroll Hall Joe Benda Elberon Sylvester Upah Clutter

Prize winners at YMCA Duplicate Bridge club event

Tuesday evening at the YMCA the Duplicate Bridge club awarded first prize to Mrs W M Jayne and Mrs A H Hall gren and second to Mrs Adrian Crewl and Mrs Charles Stevens. The group meets every Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Y and invites all bridge players to attend.

Duplicate

Patricia Meggers Weds Richard L Axline in Independence Church

Wedding vows were exchanged Sunday in the First Methodist church Independence. Miss Patricia Meggers daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Meggers Walker and Richard L Axline son of Mr and Mrs Everett Axline Independence. The couple planned to reside in Independence where she works at Buchanan County Abstract and he is in business with his father.

Independence Patricia Meggers Clarence Meggers Walker Richard L. Axline Everett Axline First Methodist Church W. R. Noland Evelyn Black Ronald Stevens Shirley Axline Don Meggers Verle Meggers Axline Buchanan County Abstract Company

Coat-dress dominance reshapes fall fashion lines

New York fashion writer notes the coat-dress trend now dominates the season across fabrics from tweed to fleece. Evening variants feature jewel collars and metallic belts while day wear uses broader shoulders and slimmer skirts. Prices trend lower due to lighter lining.

New York INS

Vinton Club Night Honors Mrs Kramer Hosts Prizes

Mrs Parke E. Kramer entertained the Vinton club at her home on Twenty-first Street Southwest Tuesday evening with Mrs Robert Banse as assistant hostess. Prizes were awarded to Ralph Jackson Harold Schultz and Gerald Demmel of the Mines.

Parke E. Kramer Twenty-first Street Vinton Club Robert Banse Ralph Jackson Harold Schultz Gerald Demmel

Winthrop Freshman Chorus Organized by Miss Torgenson

The Winthrop high school freshman class forms a mixed chorus under Miss Irma Torgenson. Members include Jan McNamara Carol Braden Betty Bassquin Betty Scott Dana DeHaven Lillian Behan Charles Werner John Niswonger Dave Hunt John McNamara Jim Connelly and Lyle Bare.

Winthrop Winthrop High School Irma Torgenson Jan McNamara Carol Braden Betty Basquin Betty Scott Dana de Haven Lillian Behan Charles Werner John Niswonger Dave Hunt John McNamara Jim Connelly Lyle Bare

Daughters of Nile Welcome Supreme Queen as Guest

Sally Luke of Portland supreme queen for the Daughters of the Nile visited Eu Cha Rest temple 68 in Cedar Rapids. She received an honorary membership and a temple relief fund gift at a luncheon and was honored at a banquet with visiting dignitaries.

Sally Luke Portland Ore Daughters of the Nile Cedar Rapids Luke Charlotte Faaborg E. Collette Scott Bess Manilaw Shriners Maxine White Alta Holets Besse Huene Louise Peterson Anna McGowan Laura Mills Gene Vieve Heffelfinger Maud Springler Mildred Sutera Roosevelt Hotel Myra Atkins Davenport Ruth Ellen Steinert Omaha Ruth Deaton Clara Gardner Cora Whittington Marguerite Glasow Royal Maglois Herrick Elsie Gary East St. Louis

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Arinelcria Alice Tetzlaff Oscar Serbein Oscar N, Serbein Ruth Rachel Circle Second Street Tanda Camp Fire By Sauna Wheeler Lydia E. Pinkham Paul Husak Duplicate Bridge Club Dan River Gingham Hush-a Joe Prenosil Norman Kimmerle Prenosil Tamara Prenosil Dick Meggers Everett Axline, Jr Ft. Leonard Wood Franklin Heiserman Jack Meggers Cedar Mello “Db Phyllis Battelle 2Nd Street Daughters of Nile Iowa G i Chinatown yaChoy Food Prod. Co Archbold, Ohio Beatrice Det Digeovery Johnson Wax Research Pella Cartwright Paramount Theater
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