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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1955

Page

12

Parties Planned for Janice Parker Before Her Wedding

Miss Janice Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Parker of 2011 Eastern Avenue SE will marry Ronald Kokesh on October 9. Friends hosted tea and a kitchen shower with sixteen guests and a linen shower is planned at 1441 Second Avenue SE for twenty guests with blue and white decor. An out of town guest Mrs John Karney of Des Moines will attend. Four women will co host a bridge brunch and pottery shower at the Roosevelt hotel Lincoln Jefferson room for twenty four guests with a wheel table centerpiece.

Janice Parker Clyde Parker Eastern Avenue SE Ronald Ko Howard L. Jones Twentieth Street SE Miss Parker Barbara Roy Pearson Second Avenue SE Orval John Karney Des Moines Linccoln-Jefferson Roosevelt Hotel Joseph Hall, Jr Truman Hanson Leonard Broulck Harold Millhiser

Harger Couple Returns From Brainerd Vacation

Mr and Mrs W Roy Harger of 811 Nineteenth Street SE and Mr and Mrs Grover Harger of 1800 First Avenue NW arrived back Friday evening after a two weeks vacation in Brainerd Minnesota.

W. Roy Harger Nineteenth Street Grover Harger First Avenue NW Brainerd Minn

Mrs Abe Aaron And Son Leave After Visit

Mrs Abe Aaron and her son David depart Friday for Hollywood California after a week with Mrs Frank Scollon at 311 Sixth Street NE, the mother's residence in the city.

Abe Aaron David Hollywood Calif Aaron Frank Scollon Sixth Street

Sally Jepson Hosts Wilson High Meet and Dance

Sally Jepson daughter of Harold W Jepson 1420 J street SW entertained Wilson high school classmates at a wiener roast and dancing on Saturday evening Guests included Christina Green Carroll Netherton Billy Stepanek Joan Hunter Dick Moels Jerry Houser Larry Kolsto Charlotte McGuire Billy Maroney Kenneth Mote Colleen LaMont Frank Cerka Patsy Kim Pie Larry Krause and David Kohl.

Sally Jepson Harold W. Jepsons J Street Wilson High School Christina Green Carrol Netherton Billy Stepanek Joan Hunter Dick Moels Jerry Houser Larry Kolsto Charlotte McGuire Billy Maroney Kenneth Mote Colleen LaMont Frank Cerka Patsy Kim Pie Larry Krause David Kohl

Inez Cooke Advocates Searing Frozen Meat Before Thawing

Inez Cooke recommends a method for frozen meat that prioritizes searing before thawing. The technique aims to lock in juices as the meat gradually thaws, suggesting searing as the most successful approach.

Inez Cooke

Fall Style Show at Elmcrest Club Luncheon Named

Elmcrest Golf and Country club women plan their annual fall luncheon at the Elmcrest Club with a style show by Craemer's after a 1 p.m. meal. More than 150 reservations exist of a 200 cap, chaired by Mrs. J Taylor Hersey with Mrs. Raymond A. Shank assisting, and Mrs. Ralph Gearhart hosting. Elmcrest members serving as models include Mrs. Roy E. Putnam, Mrs. Harvey Lynch, Mrs. Warren C. Ackley, Mrs. G. H. Warkentine, Mrs. W. G. Kruckenberg, Mrs. Francis E. Flannery, Mrs. William O. Gray, and Mrs. Arthur H. Emerson Jr.

Elmcrest Golf and Country Club Craemer’s J. Taylor Hersey Raymond A. Shank Ralph Gearhart Elmcrest Roy E. Putnam Harvey Lynch Warren C. Ackley G. H. Warkentine W. G. Kruckenberg Francis E. Flannery William O. Gray Arthur H. Emerson, Jr

Man of the Year Honored at Pi Kappa Alpha Dinner

Stanton M. Peterson attended a Fort Des Moines event in Des Moines with Gov. Leo Hoegh named man of the year at a Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity dinner held Sunday at the Fort Des Moines hotel.

Stanton M. Peterson Franklin Avenue Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Fort Des Moines Des Moines Gov Leo Hoegh

Hickenloopers Expected In Cedar Rapids Wednesday

Senator and Mrs Hickenlooper plan to visit Cedar Rapids for several weeks staying at the Roosevelt hotel. They are currently in Des Moines where Senator Hickenlooper’s father N O Hickenlooper is hospitalized with a fractured elbow at Iowa Lutheran hospital.

Bourke B. Hickenlooper Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel Hickenloopers Des Moines Senator Hickenlooper N. O. Hickenlooper Iowa Lutheran Hospital Walter P. Davis

Iowa president attends National Federation meeting in Odessa

Mrs. A. E. Heinrich of 2014 E avenue NE left Monday for Odessa Texas to attend the National Federation of Music Clubs three day board meeting She serves as Iowa state president of the organization.

A. E. Heinrich E Avenue NE Odessa Texas National Federation of Music Clubs Iowa

Ingram Bixlers Return From Trip

Mr and Mrs Ingram Bixler 2392 Blake Boulevard SE returned home Saturday from a weeklong trip through the Bad Lands Black Hills and Spearfish South Dakota They also went antelope hunting in Wyoming

Mrs. Ingram Bixler Blake Boulevard Black Hills S.D Wyoming

Bridal Shower For September Bride Miss Janice Barcus

Miss Janice Barcus, to wed Lloyd D. Waite, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Laurence Barcus and Mrs. Floyd J. Waite at the Barcus home on Twenty-second Avenue Southwest. Ten guests attended.

Janice Barcus Lloyd D. Waite Laurence Barcus Floyd J. Waite Barcus Twenty-second Avenue

Pattern 770 Apron with 3-D Flower Design Ad

Pretty rose to deco rate apron pattern 770 offers a lifelike floral cover-up for hostess duties. Easy sewing enables multiple gifts. send 25 cents plus 5 cents for first class mailing to Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P.O. Box 161 Old Chelsea Station New York NY 11. Include pattern number name address and zone.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Anne Adams Pattern Dept West 17Th St

Betty Slaymaker and Francis King Wed in Vic tor Church

Betty Slaymaker daughter of the Harold Slaymakers of Victor and Francis E. King son of the William O. Kings of 1206 Ninth Street NW were married Saturday at 8 in St. Paul's Methodist Church. The double ring ceremony featured white gladiolas and mums. The bride wore ice blue French lace and tulle with a bouffant skirt and a jeweled veil. she carried a white Bible. Maid of honor Darlene Koehn and bridesmaid Mrs. Joseph George wore white chiffon over taffeta. Best man Harold Sanders and groomsmen Curtis King Edward King Max Miller assisted. Flower girl Kathy Miller and ring bearer Michael Mollman. Music by Esther Cronbaugh and Brookes Davis. Reception hosted by Mrs. William King, Mrs. Frank King, and Mrs. Max Miller. The couple will reside at 1614 Second Avenue SE. she is with Wilson and Company and he with Northwestern Bell.

St. Paul’s Methodist Church Betty Slaymaker Harold Slaymakers Victor Francis E. King William O. Kings Ninth Street NW Jackson Burns Darlene Koehn Joseph George Harold Sanders Gene Leichsen Curtis King Edward King Max Miller Kathy Miller Michael Mollman Esther Cronbaugh Brookes Davis Mmes William King Frank King

Dessert Bridge for Kappa Delta Alumnae

Mrs A W Loftus will entertain Kappa Delta alumnae at 7 30 Tuesday with a dessert bridge party at 408 Dunreath Drive NE Assisting hostesses are Mrs Walter Wagner Mrs M E Warner and Mrs R A Youngblood

A. W. Loftus Dunreath Drive Kappa Delta Mmes Walter Wagner M. E. Warner R. A. Youngblood

Ziegfeld Club 1500 Beauties Recalled in NYC Office

In a New York skyscraper office a 1500 member Ziegfeld club preserves photos of Follies stars. Records include Billie Dove Mae Murray Gladys Feldman Lillian Lorraine and Madeleine Janis. Treasurers and secretaries share memories of Ziegfeld era while aiding ex members.

New York Te Ziegfeld Club Billie Dove Mae Murray Gladys Feldman Lillian Lorraine

Nancy Schweikert Weds Robert Hubacher in Monona

Nancy Harriet Schweikert daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Schweikert and Robert Wayne Hubacher son of Mr and Mrs Howard Hubacher were united in a double ring ceremony at St Paul Evangelical Lutheran church in Monona. Rev R C Schlueter officiated and the couple left for a northern Minnesota honeymoon. After Sept 25 they will reside on the groom’s farm. The service featured white flowers and a bridal gown of Chantilly lace and nylon tulle with a chapel train and a lace bonnet veil. Attendants wore Capucine and bronze gowns, and the wedding party included ushers and junior attendants. A reception for 300 followed.

Monona Nancy Harriet ‘Schweikert Theodore J. Schweikert Robert Wayne Hubacher Howard Hubacher St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church R. C. Schlueter Keith Lunde George Heins Richard Clefisch Sharon Moon Janette Mueller Donald Hubacher William Otis Norman Cordes Daniel Schweikert James Hazlett Pamela Peglow James Hubacher Pamela Ferguson Steven Peglow Minnesota

Marie Collins Bride of Robert Wilhelm

Marie Collins and Robert Wilhelm wed Thursday at 9:30 in St Mark's Catholic Church Edgewood in a double ring ceremony led by Rev Hubert Holsters. The bride wore white Chantilly lace with a long sleeve jacket and carried red roses. maid of honor Suzanne Burd wore mint green net and carnations. Best man Ronnie Wilhelm and ushers Charles Collins and Jim Huberty. A church dinner followed. they will live at 716 E avenue NW Cedar Rapids where the bride works for Turner Company and the groom for Dewey and Almy Chemical Company.

Edgewood Marie Collins Robert Wilhelm Hubert Holsters St. St. Mark’s Clair L. Collins Suzanne Burd Cedar Rapids Ronnie Wilhelm Charles Collins Jim Huberty Dyersville E Avenue NW Turner Company Dewey and Almy Chemical Company

Wa-Ki-Ta-Ya Camp Fire ranks at Palisades sleepover

The Wa Ki Ta Ya Camp Fire Girls of All Saints school earned their trail seekers rank and held an overnight Saturday at the Palisades. Leader is Mrs. John Lockwood with Mrs. Harold Fellhauer assisting and Mrs. Anthony Andrle as sponsor.

All Saints School Palisades John Lockwood Harold Fellhauer Anthony Andrle

Mrs Sindahl Hosts Guests Leave After Visit

Mr and Mrs Murl Sanders of Seattle Washington who visited for a week with Mrs H J Sindahl at 26 Blake Terrace SE left Saturday for Indianapolis en route to New York for a six weeks vacation.

Murl Sanders Seattle Wash H. J. Sindahl Blake Terrace SE Indianapolis New York

Diane Maloy Hosts Birthday Buffet Supper

Diane Maloy at 1365 O Avenue NE hosted a buffet supper Sunday for her sixteenth birthday. Guests included Linda Hansen Marge Merritt Linda Spielman Carolyn Nay Judy Kehrer and Linda Waddell.

Diane Maloy O Avenue NE Linda Hansen Marge Merritt Linda Spielman Carolyn Nay Judy Kehrer Linda Waddell

Gold Photo Replicas In 14 Carat Jewelry

New process creates three dimensional replicas of photographs in solid 14 carat gold. Medallions in round or square shapes hold two heads, with a larger family album option for four. Men’s versions include cuff links and a key fob chain. Prices range from 66 to 130 dollars based on gold used. production takes about two weeks after photo submission.

New York INS

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THE Features Or Women Society Cedar Rapids Art Association James Lechay Edward H. Healey Art Association Lechay Marvin Cone Earl Bickel University of Iowa Kraushaar Public Library Kesh Mrs. Aaron Mother Elmcrest Club MR. Peterson Ingram Bixlers Kcrg-Tv DRY Cleaners Betty Francis King Elizabeth Toomey Ed Wynn Vivian Thomas Vicorey Rosalind Russell Violet Phillips Westbury L. I Ziegfeld Club Kathryn Dix Flo Ziegfeld, Jr Mrs. Phillips Mr. Ziegfeld Mrs. Dix Sacred Heart Court Women's Catholic Order of Foresters Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel David McNamara Fairfax Frank Harrington Anna Rottgen Chicago Mary McCullough J. R. Erlacher Linus Griffin Solon Miss McCullough Nancy Schweikert Emlils Memorial Coliseum American Legion Auxiliary Killian Morrisey 1St Ave 2Nd St Housewives Iowa Floor Covering Co First Avenue E Joan Hanauer Sanitone First Avenue West of State Theater Rapids Marion
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