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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1934
Page
9
Vacation activity fills the week with tea parties bridge luncheons dinners and club events. Notable gatherings honor Miss Margaret Wilcox and Miss Elizabeth Wallis with family ties and hostesses ranging from Mrs. Jessie Coleman to Miss Bernice Becker.
Mrs I T Wilson hosted the Cio club with Miss Franc Earhart and Mrs B W Humphrey giving talks. Embroidery club met with Mrs Fred Dean. I Bid club gathered at Norton Loomis home. Fortnightly club hosted by Miss Mabel Biiney at E V Laughlin home. Missionary societies met across various homes with teas and programs. The Methodist Ladies Aid plans a supper and entertainment at Legion hall on April 19. Mr and Mrs Lester Lang entertained a large party including several couples from Langworthy.
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Founders day activities in Monticello included attendees Mrs Will Laude Avert Kiburz Caroline Kiburz Charles Boss Rosalind Kiburz Lyle Bur richter Dorothy Bader Ruth Zubler Louise Kreeb Mrs Bertha Sutherland Evelyn Lambert and dinner chair Mrs Linda Kiburz. Ann E Ehrisman and Gilbert F Skelding wed in Galena Illinois on New Year’s Day officiated by Rev E C Ballis with plans for a southern estate honeymoon through April 15. Mary Kammerman married Ambrose Kelly at her parents home with Ruth Cunningham Felix Pieray as attendants. Carl Zimmerman wed Elsie Reuter at St John’s Lutheran Wayne township. Rev Paul T Gutknecht officiated. Several club meetings and bridge socials are listed with new officers of the Friday literary club and Delta Delt bridge group.
West Union Mrs Wesley Moore was elected president of the West Union Art club Tuesday with Mrs Harry Wenger as vice president. Re-elected were secretary and treasurer Mrs L F Molumby and Mrs Elizabeth Stafford. Program committee includes Mrs C H Williamson Mrs H H Buchmann and Mrs Moore. Meeting at Mrs Fred Blessins home. Mrs D R Lynch and Mrs A J Baschnagel read papers. Miss Nora Talley Mrs E L Pritchard Miss Mae Lambert Miss Eva Bradley Mrs C C Brink and Marjorie Windhurst spoke Friday at the Womens Foreign Missionary society meeting. Hostesses noted as Mrs J H Cline Mrs GC H Schoonover Mrs R L Ostrander Mrs W J Graham Mrs H J Hansel Mrs Harry Kelg and Mrs C M House.
Webster Ladies Aid met Wednesday at Mrs Gar Boland home with Mrs Frank Bliss Mrs Donald Wilkins and Mrs Mc Laughlin assisting Guests included Mrs Pete Hofman Mrs Jake Bowman Mrs Ama Miller and Miss Ruth Johnston The Willing Workers gathered with Miss Margaret Herrick at the Lota Herrick home Thursday A Saturday birthday party at Frank Bliss home honored Kermit Bliss and Ted Snakenberg
Anamosa Garden Club met Monday at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J D Paul with about thirty in attendance. Various local groups gathered including Francis Shaw chapter D A R and P E O chapter FU. A Camp Fire girls card party and Fortnightly club talks were noted with several guests visiting from Cedar Rapids.
Belle Plaine hosts Easter dinner at the Burnett home with multiple families and guests from Newton Vinton and nearby towns attend. Numerous clubs meet. Northwestern Women’s club hosts a luncheon with General President Peabody. Circles, bridges, and card clubs gather at homes and local halls. Arlene England receives a surprise kitchen shower.
Mrs. Jim Her hosted a bridge club gathering last week and Mrs. F. E. Myerly entertained the Past Matrons association on Saturday. The City Federation of Women's Clubs plans a Hart Memorial Library meeting Tuesday with the St Corvelia club sponsor. The Rebekah lodge will meet Tuesday with William Merrill to preside as noble grand.
Miss Gail Beddow entertained the Young People's Bridge club at the James Reisner home with Robert McMillen winning first prize and Gerald Byers taking the consolation and the first women’s prize. Various neighbors attended, and events include birthday calls for Mrs. Mary Hartness, missionary society activities, and a Tuesday public concert by the Oltille family orchestra at the high school gym. Mrs. A J Gildner was honored at a luncheon by the Audubon society before moving to Waterloo.
The Fortnightly club in West Cascade enjoyed a social on Thursday with high score by Miss Olive Lane. Guests included Mesdames Otting, Bisenius, Davis, Moore and Conlin among others. A miscellaneous shower for Rita Evers announced her upcoming April 10 wedding to Hillarius Roob.
Springville Mrs. Willard Lacock hosted a surprise dinner for her grandmother Mrs. Anna Hodgin. Assisted by her mother Mrs. Della Rollins, guests included Hattie Pearson Hattie Pollock Harriet Patten Minnie Wilson Elizabeth Gritman Tibitha Calvert Jennie Brown Anna Hodgin Martha Hood Sadie Roberts Tillie Yocom Vena Greena walt Emma Gritman Amy Crew and Billa McNeilly. Mr. and Mrs. W K Wild held a picnic supper for Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brickley and daughter Dorothy of Morrison Illinois. Attendees included Mrs. Emma Wild and her daughters Wilma Catherine, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Calvert and daughter Anita, Rev R A Badger and Carl Carney. Miss Katharyn Newhard assisted.
Miss Winnifred Wiley entertained Thursday for Louise Thomps, son of Cedar Rauids visiting the Newhard home. Doris George won a contest. Guests included Louise Thompson, Jane Goldsberry, Dorothy Clausen, Eleanor Roberts, Mary Pauline Groves, Delilah Palmer, Lois Patten, and Doris George.
Lis bon Miss Eleanor Meyers hosted Pollyanna Sunday school class with Annie Kruse and Helen Slater winning prizes. Mrs C R Runkle led the Lucky Thirteen bridge club with prizes to Mrs Lee Crelly and Mrs G K Frink. Mrs J R Gardner hosted a bridge luncheon honoring Mrs H W Sizer with prizes to Mrs Co Yocum and Mrs Raphael Gardner. Mr and Mrs Raphael Gardner and Mr and Mrs Samuel Dunn attended dinner and bridge at Mrs Helen Hemenway in Mount Vernon where Mr and Mrs Dunn won prizes. Mrs G K Frink hosted the Methodist Ladies Ald with assistants Mrs L N Rehn and Mrs Raphael Gardner. Mrs Florentine Downing hosted the Sarah Fouse Missionary Society with Miss Eva Floyd assisting. Effie Bare led the program.
Ely residents gathered at the Joe Kremenak residence Wednesday for a Bridge club session. High score went to Mrs. Jos Kremenak and low score to Mrs. Elmer Ulch.
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