Freeman Currents Celebrate Their 50th Anniversary
About fifty friends attended the open house Monday at the Freeman Current home to celebrate the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Current. Out of town guests included Cedar Rapids residents and others from nearby towns. Several other anniversaries were observed. Legion and church events filled the week with cards, prizes, and gatherings. Weekend visitors from Cresco and other towns joined local hosts for Easter tide celebrations in Mount Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Freeman Current
Margaret Hall
Mary Stickley
W. Clapp
Norman Emerson
Cedar Rapids
Herman Schultz
Elwood
J. C. Wolrach
D. DeCamp
Elmer Burge
C. F. Becker
Legion
W. Neff
M. R. Warner
Joseph Bennett
Ninocle
Clair Milhollin
Lloyd Kent
Jerry Walters
Forrest Walters
A. J. Rogers
Harry Siggins
Charles Beach
Arthur Dilley
Laurence McKay
Laurence Current
Bert Avery
Don Pringle
Lloyd Bnyder
Castle Hall
Ida McNally
Grand Chapter of
Pythian Sisters
Gleaner Society of
Presbyterian Church
F. H. Overholt
Japan
James Killian
Missions
Anna Zache
Carrie Oates
Marian Chamberlain
Alva Hunter
E. C.moorhead
Eerl Mathison
Kenneth Kleineck
Harvey Filison
Fred Turner
Ladies Aid
D. A. van Mere
Margaret Henges
Alma Moots
Evelyn Hunter
Otis Moore
Jessie Highes
Margaret Dilley
Helen Peet
Betty Rowley
Marjorie Littell
Cago
Fred Woodrich, Jr
Ot Cresco
L. D. Harper
John
Minneapolis
Minn
Beatrice Yates
Downer's Grove
Opal Stearns
Shellsburg
Helen Warren
Galva, Ii
Emma Fife
Beacon
III
Mary Little
Duluth
Grace Kegley
Maquoketa
Florence Chambers
Estherville
Engagement vow hints at spring wedding in Garrison
Van Horne Miss Louise Pelper daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Pelper will wed Francis Donnelly son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Donnelly of the Garrison community after Easter at Immaculate Conception Church. An miscellaneous shower at the Edmonds home featured guests including Mrs Ray Nolan Mrs Frank Reeder and others from Vinton and Garrison with high and consolation winnings in five hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Pelper
Joseph Pelper
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Francis Donnelly
Hubert Donnelly
Garrison
Prescott Edmonds
Jim Reardon
Edmonds
Lloyd Gordon
Vinton
Paul Schallan
Near Here
Ray Nolan
Frank Reeder
Glen Mease
Zora Keefer
Everett Rice
Harold Pennel
Earl Bashore
James Arice
Marcellin Donnelly
Arthur Schelhase
Carra Mare
Frank Braksick
Roy Pick
French Bouquet Quilt Block No 25 Leaflet Practice
Free leaflet to aid in making the French Bouquet Quilt offered by Nancy Page in The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Readers follow detailed steps to trace, cut, baste and appliqué the daisy border motif using border strips, gingham fabrics, and fine stitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Page
Nancy
Local Social Circle Notes List Attendees From Keystone Area
A section lists residents from Keystone and nearby families including Mrs Ed Maher Mrs Virgil Kelly Mrs Henry Mrs John Mrs Raymond Hanneman Mrs Ole Hoke and daughter Jean Maxine Mrs A F Schmitz Mrs C C Wamser Mrs Laurel Bobzien and daughter Nadine Genevieve Bernadine Kelly Mrs Clarence Kueny Mrs M Kraft Mrs Paul Schallau Marguerite Schallau Mrs Otto Streilner Mrs Joseph Peiper and daughters Rozella Larcille Catherine Tiernan Mrs Osborne O'Brien Mrs Ernest Mess and C C Gilbert.
Manchester Couple Wed at Methodist Parsonage
Miss Ruby Morris of Waterloo and Ben Burkholder of Waterloo were married at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Elton D. Wells officiating. Attending were the bride’s sister and her husband from Waterloo, and news notes mention other area engagements and club meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Morris
Waterloo
George Morris
Manchester
Ben Burkholder
Elton D. Wells
Warren Brewer
Olive
Calif
Genevieve
Ernest Conger
Percy Charles Everett
Henry M. Conger
Floyd E. Platt
City Federation of Women’s Clubs
U. S. Baxter
Ryan
Floyd A. Hickman
E. A. Brockmeier
Forrest K. Jones
Kensington
Howard DL. Rann
Ernest Lawman
E. L. Simpson
Circle A
Methodist Church
Charles Keller
Fortnightly North English meeting and club notices
The Fortnightly met at Mrs. L A Miller and others with papers by Olive Reed Elizabeth White and Mrs William Miller. Mrs John V Thomas to entertain Bridge club Tuesday night. Grace Roberts hosts Philathean club Wednesday. Mary Elaine Mahannah surprised on her birthday. PTA to meet Monday at the high school with a freshman English play music and monologue planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Miller
Olive Reed
Gibbons
Elizabeth White
William Miller
John V. Thomas
Bridge Club
Grace Roberts
Philathean Club
Mary Elaine Mahannah
P T. A
E. B. Warner
Merle Smith
Leon Healy
Williamsburg Group Event Shares Talks and Songs
Williamsburg area residents gathered for a home program hosted by Miss Jennie Perkins with Mrs. Lewis Kell in charge. Speakers included Mrs. J A Tanner Mrs. Lois Owen Mrs. Sarah G Williams and Mrs A D Jones. Children Julia Matheson Ruth Kasak Virginia Orris Patsy Spang Jer Karl Windhorn Oren and Keith Peterson sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. GC. T. A
Jennie Perkins
Lewis Kell
J. A. Tanner
Lois Owen
Sarah G. Williams
A. D. Jones
Julia Matheson
Ruth Kasak
Virginia Orris
Patsy Spang Jer
Karl Windhorn
Oren
Keith Peterson
Eunice Jones
Catherine Montillon
Cedar Rapids
Vivian Sinclair
Bridge
Maxine Boland
Dorcas Manor
Ruth Jones
Dorothy Huntelman
Aura Williams
Margaret Jones
Flavia Leech
Dorothy Jones
Olga Ahrens
Eleanor Lewis
Melba Kuch
Dorothy Pugh
R. E. Jones
Williamsburg
Eva Clark Rae
Rex Porer
Marengo Nuptials and Local Society Notes Highlight Ox ford Event
Bernice Glick wed Elmer Rotter with Rev Theodore Rottman officiating on Wednesday. Attendants Ed win Kahler and Lorine Rotter. The couple plans to farm near Oxford. Adelaide Denzler named delegate to Pythian Sisters grand temple. Otto Denzler alternate. Anna Thode delegate. Marietta Ware alternate. Marie Eichacker and Herbert Fels married March 24 and will live in Homestead. Rebekahs marked Schuyler Colfax anniversary with local committee. I O O F Rebekah Town county council drew 175 attendees. Maud Wall and others led. North English hosts planned for April council. Rosa Furlong celebrated fourteenth birthday. Ward Wilson wed at Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Glick
George Glick
Oxford
Elmer Rotter
Theodore Rottman
Edwin Kahler
Lorine Rotter
Ben Potter
Adelaide Denzler
Pythian Sisters Grand Temple
Des Moines
Otto Denzler
Anna Thode
Marietta Ware
Marie Eichacker
Otto Eiihhacker
Herbert Fels
Peter Fels
Homestead
Fels
Marengo Rebekahs
Schuyler Colfax
United States
Ben Franks
N. L. Mercer
H. P. Friederichsen
I. O. O. F.-Rebekah Town County Council
Maud Wall
A. T. Akerman
Arthur McKusker
Harry Stephan
Will Langlas
Back Blocks Supplied Quilt Offer From Nancy Page
Readers asked to mail ten cents per missing French Bouquet Quilt block with a stamped self addressed envelope. Send to Nancy Page care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Copyright 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Page
The
Cedar Rapids
Island Monday to Neva Stevens of Montezuma
A Millersburg High School graduate, Island Monday is set to marry Neva Stevens of Montezuma in a Farm Bureau Service Company ceremony near Oli. The couple plans the wedding at a local venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva Stevens
Montezuma
Millersburg High School
Farm Bureau Service Company
Oli
Marriages and community notices from Columbus Junction area
Columbus Junction reports the marriage of Charles Hanft to Emma Griffth in Monrovia California and Evelyn Ruth Gilkey to Kenneth Coombs in West Middlesex. Local social events include Standard Bearers gathering, prize awards in a story contest, tenth wedding anniversary celebrations, and Shellbark club gathering with multiple attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hanft
John H. Hanft
Columbus Junction
Emma Griffth
Monrovia
Calif
Hanft
Columbus High School
Pasadena
Harry M. Gilky
Middlesex
Evelyn Ruth
Kenneth Vincent Coombs
Fred J. Coombs
Brookfield
Ohio
R. B. Harsha
United Presbyterian Church
West Middlesex
Ralph Gilkey
William Germond
Marjorie Reaney
Helen Leonhard
Evelyn Newell
Margaret Hanft
Ruth Weber
Margaret Wykert
Letha Simons
Thelma Martin
Vera Bliven
Vesta Martin
Glen Holliday
Everett Blake
Ewart Mundy
Milo Baker
Thomas Hunter
R. Hawkins
Albert McGill
Dorothy
Alberta
Carl Griffin
Beverly Ann
William Munday
Floyd Holliday
Harry Munday
Ruth Holliday
Marcella Buck
Walter Lewis
Shellbark Club
Social Roundup Highlights Local Hostesses and Clubs
Springville dinners and bridge events feature Mrs Pat Dunlap entertaining on her husband’s birthday with guests Mr and Mrs Albert Switzer Mr and Mrs Wilbur Brearns and Mr and Mrs W B Palmer. Various clubs are noted with hostesses and attendees across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Dunlap
Albert Switzer
Wilbur Brearns
W. 8. Palmer
Ivan Johnston
Bridge Club
Ina Hunte
Glenn Stowdish
Ed Patten
Glenn Bodwish
Kendall Gibson
Ralph Hunte
Hattie Pearson
Monday Club
Margaret Johnston
Addie Cline
Althea Beck
Methodist Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
James Gallagher
Ada Hindman
Esther Wain
Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society
Esther Hopker
Arlington social notes list club gatherings and showers
Arlington women host the Four-Four club Klitter Klatter club and J. F. F. club events. A post nuptial shower honors Mrs Floyd Manson, formerly Hazel Bowman, married Jan 20 in Galena, Michigan. The Manson couple, Arlington High School graduates of 1928, are noted. Ella Teters hosts Jolly Mixers. Helping Sisters meet at Mrs Will Hoffman and Mrs Arthur Ward hosts Swastika club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Nus
Grover Davis
Arlington High School
Ella Teters
Helping Sisters Club
Will Hoffman
Arthur Ward
Soloist Jess Chaney at First Presbyterian service
Miss Jess Chaney will be the contralto soloist at First Presbyterian Church today at 11 AM. She sings with an augmented choir directed by Paul Schumann Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Chaney
First Presbyterian Church
Paul Schumann Ray
Kensington group meetings and church social events
Stanwood The W R C Kensington met at Mrs Agnes Richard home Tuesday. Mrs Mary McKerron hosted the R N A Kensington Wednesday. The Legion auxiliary met at Mrs Paul Ostergard Tuesday. Miss Sally Alexander entertained the Ways and Means society of the United Presbyterian church Thursday. The Methodist Young Married class held a box social and program at the church Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. C. Kensington
Agnes Richard
Mary McKerron
R. N. A. Kensington
The
Legion Auxiliary
Paul Ostergard
Sally Alexander
Ways and Means Society
United Presbyterian Church
Methodist
Wilton Social Groups Report Easter Events
Wilton hosts record multiple church and club gatherings. Presbyterian Ladies auxiliary, Methodist Ladies' Aid, W A C, St Marys Rosary society, and bridge club members attended Easter programs, dances, card parties, and picnics with several members receiving high awards.
Riverside Club Event and Birthday Surprise Staged Nearby
Riverside area social notes describe Mrs. Bert Cray hosting a Wednesday gathering south of Riverside with guests from Extra Hills and local haunts. Forty attendees joined a surprise birthday party for Harry Malicky at his southwest Riverside home, featuring banco games won by Vera Prebyl and Melack Marek and consolation prizes for Verle Wollrab and Harold Prebyl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. and C. Club
Bert Cray
Riverside
Sturgeon
Extra
Ivan Rummethart
Hills
Ruth Shalla
Dolores Hartzell
Walter E. Nicola
Worth Hartzell
John Moss
Leslie Hartzell
Milt Wollrab
Henry Klein
Robert Nicola
R. C. Wells
Iva Hartzell
Harry Malicky
Banco
Vera Prebyl
Melack Marek
Verle Wollrab
Harold Prebyl
Charles Havel
William Prebyl
Stanley Heck
Wesley Sojka
James Preby
Social Gatherings and Birthday Note Events
The Five Hundred club met at the Ingrams with Hubert E. Doud taking high score and C W Ingram low. A birthday surprise marked Viola Petsel turning sixteen at Mildred Kenney’s home with a group of friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Wollrab
Mary Bojka
Clem Chalupa
Milo Stransky
Lod Havel
Five Hundred Club
William Ingram
Hubert E. Doud
C. W. Ingram
Howard T. Holt
Clair Flynn
Ray Cummings
Norval Flynn
Whilam Ingram
Viola Petsel
Mildred Kenney
Genevieve Hartzier
Irene Beranek
Fern Meeks
Mary Staten
Leta Kieper
Wilma Jane Tener
Dorothy Knebel
Leon Karel
Postville Socials Include Birthday Party and Legion Event
A party honoring the birthdays of Mrs. A and Burdick and Mrs. Eva Tuller was hosted by Mrs. Eva Tuller Wednesday. Mrs. John Palas hosted the American Legion auxiliary event. Final program plans were made for the Postville post broadcast on April 11 over KGCA Decorah. E S lodge No 238 held its anniversary party Monday with Mrs. Otto Beucher high at bridge. Mrs. R. E. McNally hosted the Happy Day club Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & Burdick
Eva Tuller
John Palas
American Legion Auxilary
Postville Post
KGCA
Decorah
O. E. S. Lodge
No. 238
Lodge
Otto Beucher
Bridge
John Sowell
R. E. McNally
Happy Day Club
Surprise parties mark birthdays and honors at local homes
A birthday surprise was held Saturday at the home of Arlene Bair. A second surprise honored Misses Ethel and Opal Finch at Henry Finch’s residence. On Wednesday Mrs. Dewey Miner hosted a bridge party at the George Rubins home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Bair
Henry Finch
Ethel and
Opal Finch
Dewey Miner
George Rubins
Easter Dinner at Bishop Cafeteria Promises Delights
The ad highlights Easter fare at Bishop Cafeteria with fried chicken 22c roast lamb 15c fresh strawberry shortcake 12c, spring salad, cauliflower, asparagus, and a choice of fresh vegetables. Dinner served 11 30 to 3 30 and 4 30 to 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
Gas Furnaces Tell Cedar Rapids Families About Savings
Residents are urged to visit the Cedar Rapids Gas Company to learn about gas furnaces. The ad notes compatibility with existing systems and the availability of complete gas furnaces for new homes. It promises efficiency and economy and offers staff to answer questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
Cedar Rapids
Studio offers portrait sale in Roosevelt Hotel week
Coming week features communion or confirmation pictures at the Mone Tieur Studio in the Roosevelt Hotel. Visit to view spring folders with bold white frames and modern designs for church background portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Hotel
Monsieur
Indirect Lighting Trends In Home Lamps
The piece highlights new Pin-It-Up lamps from the Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. with chromium two tiered shade of aluminum, adjustable for any angle, priced at $6.95. It also mentions the Eveready Wallet as a modernized flashlight for dark areas that auto shuts off after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Electric Light and Power CO
Light Co
Eveready
New York Show Highlights Satin Gowns and Linen Jackets
Satin gowns in evening wear were shown with beige and black prints. A crash of uncrushable natural linen formed a coordinating jacket. Velvet jackets styled like eighteenth century waistcoats complemented the evening frocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Restless mood prompts home makeovers and shopping help
A reader asks for ideas to rejuvenate a room or transform their look and suggests sending requests care of The Gazette. The item invites readers to write for guidance on purchases and styling tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
New Fashion Notes On Dresses And Coat Colorways
The article notes daytime dresses featuring back drape from one shoulder in varied drops. It also introduces new coat color combos: rust brown with navy lining and collar, and navy with pink accents.
Florentine Room Hosts Popular Forty Cent Luncheon
OU women seeking a woman's luncheon can find the Florentine Room at the Hotel Roosevelt offering forty cent lunches. The informal gatherings attract shoppers who discuss bargains over meals in a friendly atmosphere with good food and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florentine
Hotel Roosevelt
Glove Maker Debuts Collarettes and Wrist Coat Mix
A glove manufacturer introduces collarettes and wrist length jackets with ripped waistlines and rovers, pairing navy wool with yellow for a smarter look than navy and white.
La Salle Car Tops Auto Show Buzz At Allen Motor Co
Women and husbands debate the La Salle after the Memorial building show. Allen Motor Co invites all to test drive America’s newest car and see why it’s drawing strong praise and purchase interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Salle
Memorial Building
Allen Motor Company
America
la SaJie
The
Washable Wallpaper From Morris Sanford Company
Sun tested washable wallpaper offered by Morris Sanford Company promises long lasting color with easy cleaning using water turpentine or benzine. Mr Wilcox in charge demonstrates the product and helps select colors for spring patterns appealing to families with children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Sanford Company
Morris Sanford's
Wilcox
Dresden china figures and handpainted lamps at Iowa Gift Shop
The Iowa Gift Shop in the Iowa Theater Building highlights genuine Dresden china figures including water carriers and Polish peasants, plus Colonial figures and Dutch salt and pepper shakers. Handpainted bed lamps are 49 cents and lamp shades 19 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Theater
Petersen's hard rolls add delight to meals at home
Petersen Baking Co offers sesame topped hard rolls for home dinners. Order through your grocer the day before and Petersen trucks deliver them about ten o'clock each morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersen Baking CO
Petersen
Petersen Truck
Sherwin Williams Paint Promoted in Good Housekeeping
A new Semi Lustre washable paint by Sherwin Williams is featured in Good Housekeeping with stain removal tips. The Sherwin Williams Paint Store offers twelve Bemi-Lustre colors and a free book called The New Home Decorator to inspire home refreshes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwin Williams
Good Housekeeping
Sherwin Williams Paint
Siich
Hig Bee Shoe Store Offers Comfortable Sport Shoes
If you seek a really comfortable sport shoe for golf or school, Hig Bee Shoe Store is the place. They offer moccasin toe designs with contrasting stitching, white elk and buckskin shoes with perforated trimming, and genuine pig skin options in tan and brown. A new rough leather line suits sports, and a special sole that resembles rubber performs well on wet pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higbee Shoe
Higbee’s
Bachelor Laundry Service Promoted as New Process
A local ad touts a new laundry service offering thorough men’s garment care. It promises washing ironing repairing hose and sewing on broken buttons to give shirts a crisp finished look valued by men.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Freeman Currents
van Horne
Betsy Patterson
Stieff Co
Baltimore
Betsy Patterson Plain
Betsy Patterson Eng
Groyson Tie Jewelry Co
Second Street
Quilt Club
Florence la Ganke
Marge
Lezy
Ivy
Marengo
Springville
Arlington
Sanfords
Stanwood
Wilton Junction
M. M. Harding
Herman Kelelsen
H. F. Schnack
H. R. Maurer
G. G. Leith
James Walton
Presbyterian Ladies’ Auxiliary
Leith
Postville
Webster
Kout
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