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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1934

Page

5

Linn County Legion Auxiliary Meeting in Walker Thursday

The Linn County American Legion Auxiliary plans an all day conference at the Walker Methodist church with Grace Gilbert King as principal speaker. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and officers will be elected, with reports from multiple units and a program of music and talks.

Linn County American Legion Auxiliary Walker Grace Gilbert King West Union State Conservation Board E. D. Bare L. V. Koch Cedar Rapids Lacy Hill Coggon Bee UO WL Sckstein Center Point Ely Laura Vavra Fairfax Peter Wilson J. W. Eckstein Central City Earl Fisher George Takus Harlan Briggs Lisbon William Bleakley Marion Mount Vernon Lucy Tomlinson Walker Girls’ Glee Club R. W. Lockhart D. M. Robertson Marie Schueler Alburnett Russell Rankin Des Moines Order of Business Mary Ellen Sawyer Shirley Johnson Darlene Dunn Bernard Johnson

Relatives Honor Susan Swensen at 76th Anniversary Dinner

Calamus relatives hosted Mrs. Susan Swensen at a family dinner marking her 76th anniversary. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Peter Swensen and others. Rose Hill Cemetery assoc elected officers and delegates to a convention. auxiliary members and contest winners noted.

Susan Swensen Peter Swensen Robert Swensen Mildred Goers Rachel Olson Milton Henning Margaret Her Olive Keith Rose Hill Cemetery Association Mary Hasen M. E. Hefner Miss Cruson Laura Figley Mary Hayes August Jensen E North Auxiliary Gus Schroeig Thomas O'Neil Melon m Edgar Seifert

Surprise birthday party honors Mrs. Everett Pope

A Millersburg surprise gathering celebrated Mrs. Everett Pope on her birthday with attendees including Mrs. Hilda Bauer and Mrs. Rosena Stanard. Judge James Gaffney spoke on the Pp. T. A. program, and Supt Nafiziger and Coach Bruhn gave talks. The junior class hosted a minstrel show and popularity contest with Reta Dyson, Edith Seaton, and Kathryn Lortz winning prizes.

Everett Pope Hilda Bauer Rosena Stanard Margaret Costells Fema Densdill Marjorie Pope Laurine Bauer R. A. Nafiziger A. H. Bruhm Esther Cheney Vera Schultz J. Gerard James Gaffney Williamsburg Pp. T. A Supt A. H. Bruhn Reta Doris Dyson Edith Seaton Kathryn Lortz Miss Propp

Arlington Ladies Host Dinner for Girls Basketball Team

Miss Margaret Madeen hosted a dinner and theater party for the Waterloo girls basketball team on Thursday. Attendees included Norine Meyers Shirley Gordon Ardith Nus Joyce Brewer Effie Bachtell Kathryn Hetzel Carleen Meyers Frances Griesinger and Marjorie Darrow. The Four Four club was entertained by Mrs. Prank Handy Friday. Mrs. Edna Putman was host.

Margaret Madeen Waterloo Norine Meyers Shirley Gordon Ardith Nus Joyce Brewer Effie Bachtell Kathryn Hetzel Carleen Meyers Frances Griesinger Marjorie Darrow Prank Handy Edna Putman

Small-Town Social Clubs Host Weekly Gatherings

Various local clubs met this week with hosts including Mrs Agnes Newton Mrs Opal Sackett Mrs John Hill and Mrs L E Barnes entertaining groups such as the Helping Sisters club the Social Dozen and Pastime Embroidery. Guests included Mrs Jim Artwine.

Ess the Legion Auxiliary Agnes Newton Opal Sackett Klatter Klatter Club John Hill Jim Artwine L. E. Barnes Embroidery Club

Clermont News Briefs Include Club Meetings and Farewell

The Legion auxiliary met at Mrs. W A Kneeland home with Elizabeth Keehy and Mrs. Fred Maurer assisting. An English Chronicle was the theme for the Clermont Study group at Mrs. R V ana home. Mae Carlin and Lena Brecht spoke at St Theresa club gathering at St Peters for Rev F Kee farewell. Pathe Men’s bridge club met at D R Cottrell home. Mrs. Thomas Powers and Mrs. Kate Horan hosted W C O at the former’s home.

Legion Auxiliary W. A. Kneeland Elizabeth Keehy Fred Maurer Clermont R. V. Ana Mae Carlin Lena Brecht St. Theresa Club St. Peter's Rec F. Kee St. Peter's Par Pathe Men's Bridge Club D. R. Cottrell Thomas Powers Kate Horan Thursay

Earlville native marries Flint woman in April ceremony

Earlville resident Earlville native Donald Hamblin of Flint Michigan son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hamblin and Lydia Mae Kintner of Flint were married in Flint on April 7 The groom graduated Earlville high school in 1938 and will reside in Flint Other items note club meetings and a supper hosted by Mrs Frank Powell The passage also mentions a tip about washing platinum diamond rings with ammonia water

Donald Hamblin Flint Mich Charles Hamblin Earlville Lydia Mae Kintner Earlville High School Frank Powell Congregational Church Methodist Ladies Aid Rose Klaus Orra Laxson Marie Walters Myrna Deibert Bridge Club Laxson

Oxford Junction Social Clubs and Celebrations Recap

Royal Neighbors hosted a party at the lodge on Tuesday with prizes to Mrs. B. H. Lasack Mrs. H. V. Peterson and Mrs. John Mulvi hill. Miss eith Gibson led the Clio club gathering the next day with Mrs. J. J. Ber ner as leader. Mr. and Mrs. Lumir Sobotka marked their fifth wedding anniversary with friends last week. Firemen held a dance last week with prizes to George Vacek Robert Benhart and Fred Harrs.

B. H. Lasack H. V. Peterson John Mulvihill Charles Trinka John Stuhr A. M. Peterson Ernest Schaub Ed Peterson Eith Gibson Clio Club J. J. Berner Lumir Sobotka George Vacek Robert Benhart Fred Harrs Bridge Club John Karns J. A. Lathrop Thomas Hanwardson William Breen Fannye Moravec John Bieber H. G. Long Scovill Seovh Mise Mary Lasack

Local Social Gatherings Highlight Keswick Ladies

Keswick Mrs. Fred Smith entertained the I. V. T. club Tuesday. Mrs. John Blick gave a paper. St. Mary's circle met with Mrs. John O'Rourke Wednesday. Mrs. Will O'Rourke and others were guests. Mrs. Fred Fitzsimmons hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid Thursday with assistant hostesses.

Fred Smith I. V. T. Club John Blick St. Mary's Circle John O'Rourke Will O'Rourke Catherine Gregan Agnes Catherine O'Rourke Fred Fitzsimmons Methodist Ladies Aid Charles Oldaker Fint Hall

Oelwein Masonic Instruction Event and Club Activities

A Masonic temple audience will host a Eastern Star school of instruction Tuesday with Daisy Ray guiding and notable attendees including Belle Henderson Maude Bowers Paul Clark and Ada Thompson. The Oelwein Woman's Club discussed meetings and officers while several Federation and local clubs held sessions across Wednesday. The Fayette and Buchanan counties T U joint institute at the city library featured Mrs G M Hackett and Mrs C E Hall with state speaker Emma Armmoid.

Eastern Star Masonic Temple Daisy Ray Belle Henderson Maude Bowers Orient Paul Clark Cedar Rapids Ada G. Thompson American Home Department The Oelwein Woman's Club E. W. Anderson J. H. Eikenberry Eva Cresswell A. C. Wilson Hauth 8. E. Cotham Wetlaufer Maude Wetlaufer Laura Belle Platt Alden Porter E. B. Shaw G. G. Ward C. E. Meyer Donald Ross T. E. Stevens Amethodiss Unis Frank Foster George Stebbins L. A. Dailey W. H. Waterous C. O. Crowe C. A. Clingman Grace Foster Irene Bentley Ray Bell E. A. Clark J. T. Maikie A. H. Retz J. W. Newton Elsie Kappen Board of Missionary Co-operation New York City First Baptist Church Aid Esther Finch W. I. Garrison YT and T Club H. W. Theis Howard Risk Cardinal Club W. C. Elmer John Potts Maple Grove Club W. H. Club J. W. Hill Westminster Board M. Grimwood John Lennon St. Margaret's Circle Alpha Circle Christian Church Roy Anders F. C. Club J. M. Hayes Fayette Buchanan G. M. Hackett West Union Payette Organization Cora Hall Jesup C. E. Hall Flora Fessler Oelwein Grace Williams Independence Belnap Weat Union I. E. Wade Esther Anderson T.E. Hearne Emma Armmoid Mt. Auburn Burma

Community club notices and gatherings in North English

North English Mrs Merle Smith hosts the Bridge club Thursday. Mrs Melvin McCurdy to entertain the Philathian club Wednesday. Iowa county girls club leaders meet Friday at Mrs W C Carson’s home. Mr and Mrs Truman Fans and daughters Donna and Dorothy host dinner on parents wedding anniversary with guests including Mr Mrs Willis Thomas Orval Moore Orphea Ann Raymond Struble Marvel Geiger Rev and Mrs L R Hudson Richard Robert Lewis Beth Rollin Powers. Women’s Missionary Society meets Tuesday with Mrs Weathphal. Leaders are Mrs Roller and Mrs Melvin McCurdy.

Merle Smith Bridge Club Melvin McCurdy Philathian Club Girls’ Club Iowa County W. C. Carson Truman Donna Dorothy Willis Thomas Orval Moore Orphea Ann Raymond Struble Marvel Geiger L. R. Hudson Richard Robert Lewis Beth Rollin Powers Women’s Missionary Society

Salon Hosts Bridge Club and Birthday Dance Gatherings

Mrs. F A Brosh entertained the bridge club with a Thursday gathering. Guests included numerous named ladies and a long list of attendees. A Wednesday birthday dance honored Yankhima and Del Sedlacek with many invited guests present.

F. A. Brosh Bridge Club C. H. Scott Ralph Chansky J. B. Griffith Herman Stahle L. L. Randall E. H. Beretta Stanley Beranek Leo A. Peters Lee Ulch George Drahos Emil Upmeyer Paul Upmeyer Yankhima del Sedlacek Arlene Bernice Jedlicka Eleanor Povender Evelyn Marsh Agnes Mekota Marie Margaret Donohue Gladys Louvar Helen Meka Clara Kabela Rose Kriel Clarence Milo Warren Beltz Lloyd Zelmer Lloyd Marsh Otto Henry Ross Edwin Mekota Gene Croshek George Zeman Leo Louis Meka Adolph Willard Dvorsky Louis Kabela Frank Strebal Edwin Volesky Frank Kriel, Jr Victor Rozinek Frank Kriel Edward Jebousek Edward Kasparek Wesley Svates Otto Kasper Dorothy Joe Shima

Local Families Named in Community Notice

Mrs. Oscar Petersen and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Shima and their kin are listed. Other households include Mr. and Mrs. Linus Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zeman and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jedlicka plus Mrs. Croshek and Mrs. Meketa and the Rasper family.

Oscar Petersen Victor Shima Linus. Griffin Frank Zeman Frank Jedlicka Croshek Meketa Joe Rasper Gene Cambridge Lee Winekee

Local social notes from Wapello and Clinton clubs

Edith Dixon of Clinton led Wapello ern Stars at Masonic hall. Up-to-Date club lunch hosted by Mrs. Archibald with Mrs. Baker assisting. Millicent Hicksis initiated. Kens ington club hostess R. V. McNeal. Glen Outcomp led music tour. Gerd Bromley and spouse honored on 31st anniversary with guests Wiley Torbert Ohlwein Limbecker Morledge Williamson. Methodist Ladies Aid met. program committee listed. Don Parsons hosted Kappa Tau bridge club. Dr and Mrs L E Weber entertained for children Leslie Jr and Clare Adelle with teachers Ruth Beck Catherine Peters Marian McGill.

Edith Dixon Clinton Masonic Hall W. C. Archibald H. W. Baker Millicent Hicksis R. V. McNeal Kensington Club Glen Outcomp Gerd Bromley Frank Hook Francis Bucher Don Parsons Kappa Tau Bridge Club L. E. Weber Leslie, Jr Clare Adelle Ruth Beck Catherine Peters Marian McGill

Baptist Auxiliary Officers and Guests Named

South English reports Mrs. Cora Wadaworth elected president Mrs. Charley Miller vice president and Miss Lottie White secretary for the Baptist auxiliary hostesses were Mrs J S Niswander and Mrs John Ruth with guests Mrs J F White Mrs Will Herr and Mrs Frank Euler. Starlin Wheeler of Webster will host the Past Matrons club Friday.

J. S. Niswander John Ruth Baptist Auxiliary Cora Wadaworth Charley Miller Lottie White J. F. White Will Herr Frank Euler Starlin Wheeler Webster

Riverside Birthday Celebrations and Local Activities

Inez Mannion of Riverside celebrated her twenty first birthday with local friends as Joan Reinhart won the high score in bridge and Opal Gerot took consolation. Pauline O Loughlin earned the traveling prize. Attendees included Margaret Jane Griffin Ia O Loughlin Joan Reinhart Opal Gerot and Pauline O Loughlin. A farewell party honored Leona Vondracek for her departure from Washington County Hospital. The Methodist Ladies Aid held an all day quilting bee at Mrs William Ingrams with numerous guests listed.

Inez Mannion Iova Joan Reinhart Opal Gerot Pauline O'Loughlin Margaret Jane Griffin Ia O'Loughlin Leona Vondracek Riverside Washington County Hospital Margaret

Local Socials Report From Center Junction Past Week

Center Junction residents held bridge night with Mrs. Scott McDonald high scorer and guests Mrs. Howard Porter Mrs. Lou Anniken and Miss Wilma Jackson. Missionary society met at Mrs. M. J. McNeillys country home with Mrs. J. W. Livingstone and Mrs. J. N. Smith on the program. Methodist Ladies Aid welcomed Mrs. Nina Bulgren and visitors including Mrs. Herbert Cox Mrs. Scott McDonald and Mrs. Routh Mallicoat who joined. Trinity Lutheran Friendship Circle met at Mrs. Bernice Brokens home with Minnie Husman reading Irene Schrader paper and Rev Paul Gutknecht speaking.

Scott McDonald Bridge Club Howard Porter Lou Anniken Wilma Jackson McDonald Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society M. J. McNeilly J. W. Livingstone J. N. Smith Nina Bulgren Methodist Ladies Aid Herbert Cox Routh Mallicoat Friendship Circle Trinity Lutheran Church Bernice Brokens Martha Heiken Minnie Husman Irene Schrader Paul Gutknecht

Also Mentioned on This Page

Linn County Legion Auxiliary Calamus Millersburg Arlington Harmony Cafeteria Oxford Junction Keswick Oclwein Wheatland Anna Dutton Mia Ida Guenther George Cress Earl Wilmarth Gus Horstman Alvin Mcllivain Marcelyn Malcolm Nita Floyd Jane Ficke Charles Patterson Jolly Nine Card Club Albert Wagner Charles Petersen Emil Koch Wheatland Parent-Teacher Association G. Cooper Geneva Petersen Wilma Hoffmeister Verna Mae Hoffman Juanita van Pelt Reva Martens Wendle Lohman Ralph Martens Dale Klahn Kenneth Hoffman BE. V. Riedesel Sophia Lahann Center Junction Smulekoff General Electric O.K PRSTE 3Rd Ave
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