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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1936

Page

4

Pep Jamboree At Iowa University Friday

University of Iowa pep jamboree planned for Friday April 17 will reveal the pep queen and attendants during intermission. Will Osborne and his orchestra will provide music for the all university event sponsored by Pi Epsilon Pi. The queen and attendants are chosen by pep fraternity members from candidates and kept secret until intermission.

Iowa City University of Iowa Will Osborne Pi Epsilon Pi Pep David Elderkin Cedar Rapids College of Law Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity Madge Jones Frances Nelson Jane Anderson William Corey Wlogg Aims Delta Tau Margaret Gilmore Greencastle Ind Eugene E. Gilmore Fred Lazell, Jr Des Moines Fred J. Lazell School of Journalism Herbert Martin Chicago Erich Funke William J. Petersen State Historical Society Hot Springs Lark Theta Sigma Phi

Decorah Family and community anniversaries noted

A Decorah dinner on April 5 marked the thirtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Vine with many relatives present from Decorah and nearby towns. On April 8 Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jaeger observed their fiftieth anniversary with relatives from Decorah and distant places including Columbus Ohio and Iriquois South Dakota. Other events include house warmings hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Reed and celebrations for Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Fretheim and Mr. and Mrs. John Bakke. Community gatherings featured a Decorah Elks basketball social, weekly bridge at the Hotel Winneshiek, a Child Study club talk by Hazel Brazelton, and a First Lutheran men's club banquet with Prof. S. S. Reque of Luther College.

John T. Vine Arthur Vine Gladys Elmer Melvin Decorah Charles Kebler Waterloo Miss Woodson West Union Miss Allen Castalia Anna O. Anderson Cresco C. W. Vine Canoe Vine Lena Guttormson Anne Guttormson Madison Township W. H. Jaeger Oscar Jaeger G. Y. Fais Columbus Ohio Roy Nyqauist Iriquois S. D Jaeger Anna_ Skaalien Helge Skealien L. O. Reed Henry H. Fretheim North Madison Lutheran Church John Bakke Bakke Martha Aakre Stoughton Wis P. C. Hammond First Lutheran Church S. S. Reque Luther College

DeWitt Community Club April Dinner Meeting Report

The DeWitt Community club held an April dinner meeting in the Iowa Mutual Insurance building with Carl J. Smith presiding. Attorney S. C. Locher of Monticello spoke as guest speaker and township soil conservation chairmen attended.

DeWitt Community Club Iowa Mutual Insurance Carl J. Smith S. C. Locher Monticello Soil Conservation Program Anne Edgerton Clinton County American Legion Auxiliary Ace-Hi Club Bridge O. W. Beauchamp Clayton van Meter Carrie Ryder

Hawkeye Families Celebrate Milestones and Marriages

Hawkeye residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pitts marked their golden wedding with relatives including Art Wendland and Harry Brennecke. A. A. Johnston celebrated their 55th anniversary, linking West Union Auburn and Hawkeye in a family history noting four children. Flora Hennig wed recently at Island with local attendees Vince Trebe and family.

Gus John Schultz Ed Fritz Lester Fritz Charles Pitts Art Wendland Harry Brennecke Hawkeye Pitts Frank van Borgart Charles Clara Fish A. A. Johnston West Union Auburn Waucoma Earl Ruby Aubrey Fredee Leo Nellie Pleman Flora Hennig J. C. Hennig Island Vince Trebe

Local Ladies Aid and Eastern Star events near Oxford

Oxford area residents hosted multiple birthday anniversaries and social gatherings. The Ladies Aid society and Agnes Parvin Order of Eastern Star members held events with hostesses and guests. Neighbors honored Mrs. Schropp on her sixtieth birthday with a family gathering, and others enjoyed card parties and bridge evenings.

Fred Gegenheimer Fred Wagner Henry Maske William Oakes Nelson Taylor Boyd Brack Stanley James Raymond Rourke Ladies Aid Society Mesdames W. E. Harker Eugene Maske Raymond Rouck E. K. Leickhart Grace Speers W. A. Scott Agnes Parvin Order of Eastern Star E. K. Linkhart Dennis Kennedy George Graver, Jr Eldon Vogt Graver Lucy Henderson M. E. Baker Eastern Star T. G. Specht D. E. Worthman J. G. Florechinger Faye Horn John Nunn Isaac Schropp, Jr

La Porte City Social News Roundup

Closing meeting of the adult night school featured a gift to Miss Fairley. Evangelical Ladies Aid readings by Marlys Cordray and Lucille Lee. Bridge club hosted by Mrs. Roy E. Wagner. Methodist Aid Division II met with Mrs. Arthur. Hostesses included Mrs. Will Sawyer Myrtle Craft and C W Bard. Families and clubs held various gatherings around town.

Will Sawyer Myrtle Craft C. W. Bard Frank Buren Sheldon John Miller Miller E. E. Triem Tulsa Okla Harold Brallier American Legion Auxiliary W. R. Cordray William Turner G. A. A. Board Ruth Lyle Kildare Klub Waterloo

Wapello Community Clubs Share Meetings and Activities

Wapello reports a Monday gathering at the Christian church with the high school basketball squad and coaches plus Scoutmaster Dick Davison and his Scouts. ET PEO met at Mrs. Lewis Keck’s home for musical reading and a Ruth Minor Easter pageant. Numerous club hosts and members held social events and a quilting and rug sewing session at multiple households in Wapello and nearby towns.

Wapello The Christian Church Lloyd Kaberichter Alvie Harvig Dick Davison Edwin Hicklin Ralph McChesny E. R. Hicklin Lewis Keck Mary Erwin Patty Jean Christie Ruth Minor Jean Patty Christie Mary Catherine Minor Ruth McCullough Helen Miller Earl Peterson Eva Deihl Glen Mills Kensington Club Blanche Bigger Tarry Awhile Club H. L. Davison Guy Wiley Maude Elliott Jolly Workers Olive Carey Billa Foster Columbus Junction Gerd Bromley Ary McGrew Laura Thompson Ollie Thompson Mollie Hardman Ella Woodruff Amelia Kemp Lydia Krahl Grandview W. L. McLaughlin Thelma McLaughlin George Adye Addie Creswell Nellie Carey Swanson Frank Cornic Morning UN

Conesville Parents Council Nominating Committee Appointed

The Conesville Parent Teacher council met on Wednesday to appoint a committee to nominate officers. Harold Hawkins Mrs Wayne Singleton and Daisy Kemp named. Rev Emmanuel Jasmann sang and Mrs J Kelly McKee spoke. A game period ran under Supt and Mrs Ralph Crawford with refreshments served by the school board members and wives. The Methodist Ladies Aid met Wednesday with Mrs John Curtin Mrs Wayne Singleton and Mrs Warren Abbott on the committee.

Harold Hawkins Wayne Singleton Daisy Kemp Emmanuel Jasmann J. Kelly McKee Ralph Crawford Methodist Ladies Aid John Curtin Warren Abbott

Washington Marriage Notice and Local Club Elections

Announcement records the marriage of Miss Lucy Bruty to Walter Schoenfelder in March and lists attendants and future residence in Iowa City. It also notes several local club elections and leadership roles, Baptist rally remarks, and Easter travel of college students in Washington.

Lucy Bruty Frank Bruty Walter Schoenfelder Oscar Schoenfelder Marengo Elise Holiseck Lawrence Martin Iowa City University of Iowa Howard Wess, Jr Chicago Fred Steve Crawford Clarence Goff T. R. Phillips South Carolina Washington Philadelphia F. R. Asquith Waterloo Alice Snape Carl Klein Ladies Aid Society St. Paul’s The Highway Commission J. N. Irwin Edith Weldin Brighton Gertrude Smith St. Paul Minn H. C. Hull Ruth Thorne E. D. Morrison, Jr Harry W. Sizer Mabel Rice Henry C. Hull Cc. O. Davis Arthur Krause

Riverside North celebrates eighth birthday with friends

Riverside North's eighth birthday party gathered thirty two friends for games and refreshments. Guests included many local families and clubs. a separate Five Hundred card gathering awarded high and consolation prizes. church ladies hosted a tea at Mrs Holt's home.

Buddy North Justin North Barbara Ann Miller Shirley Cress Emily Lantz Willadene LaMoine Korpus Hope Rae Stransky Viola Evelyn Beatty Donna Darris Doran Whitlock Virginia Freddie Luckey Donald Francis Dale Holfrich Herbert Hal Holt Billie Jimmie Jackie Mottet Melvin Schnoebelen Jackie Price Dwayne Murdock Dean Hartzler Dick Cress Dwayne Latta Robert Soukup Hubert Myles Doud Dickie Dutler Fred Klein H. J. Club Edward Prebys Charles Kallaus Rosella Sheetz Darlene Shalla William H. Cress Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Church Holt

Keota Women Hostive Gatherings and Glass Display

The Standard Bearers met at Mrs. Walter Stoutner's home with Genevieve Stoutner Ben Amsberry and Thelma Dunbar assisting A pot luck dinner followed A program by Mrs Omar Stoutner and Miss Neva Hart Tuesday Chapter CM P E O met at Mrs H B Morris home Alice Wilson presented glass history A display showcased antique glass including Keota glass factory pieces from 1879 Wednesday Embroidery club met at Mrs J W Helscher with Mrs J S Carris assistant hostess guest Mrs Frank Pringle of Washington

Walter Stoutner Genevieve Stoutner Ben Amsberry Thelma Dunbar Omar Stoutner Neva Hart H. B. Morris Alice Wilson Keota Embroidery Club J. W. Helscher J. S. Carris Frank Pringle Washington

Marquette Legion Auxiliary Hosts Ladies at Home

The American Legion auxiliary gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Mark Young’s residence with Mrs. A W Henthorn assisting in hosting duties at the event in Marquette.

American Legion Auxiliary Mark Young A. W. Henthorn

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Iowa University DeWitt Oxford la Porte City Conesville Riverside Frigidaire Luberger By Simmons Tine Ao H Marquette Lydia Wehmelier Perkins Ous Furni Iowa Second Avenue
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