Record turnout for Girls Grex at Cornell College
Mount Vernon reports a record crowd of over three hundred high school seniors attended the annual Girls Grex at Cornell College. The luncheon theme The A B C s of College Life featured toasts by Dean Alice R Betts and students, with various campus events and installations noted. Newcomers to Mount Vernon include Mr and Mrs Gordon Spry and Mr and Mrs James MacCauley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Grex
Cornell
Methodist
College
Alice Louise Scatliff
Alice R. Betts
Gertrude Ann Holmgren
Davenport
Helen Glen
Frances Long
Alice Davidson
Eleanor Logue
Glee Elch
Lelia Huebsch
Marjorie Coleman
Delhi Community Notes Highlight Legion Talk and School Exhibit
Delhi witnessed the Legion auxiliary meeting at Mrs E J Wintenburg home with guests Mrs Olaf Hanson decorah fourth district committeewoman and Mrs Clubineé Bachman county chairman. Sarah Clough hosted S B Bridge club with Rimmer winning high score and traveling prize. Delhi high school held a well attended annual exhibit and the glee club directed by Miss Ethel Young performed an operetta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Hanson
Decorah
Clubineé Bachman
Legion Auxiliary
E. J. Wintenburg
Hanson
Sarah Clough
Mr. Rimmer
Miss Clough
Charles Palmer
Delhi High School
Glee Club
Ethel Young
What Cheer Lodge Officers Meet and Local Club Activities
Tuesday gathering in Legion hall with What Cheer Royal Neighbor officers. Methodist women met Wednesday at the church. Baptist women Tuesday hosted by Mrs. Ebb Demick. American Legion event Thursday hosted by Mrs. Paul Bollinger. East Side club Thursday with Miss Velda Clemens. Officers elected include President Mrs J Richards and vice president Mrs Fred Koch. secretary and treasurer Mrs Leo Shaw. Episcopal Guild visited Gibson Tuesday. Sew and So club met Wednesday. Prizes awarded to Mrs William Andeway, Mrs Elmer Courtney, Mrs Carl Bowen, and Mrs Henry Faas.
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Royal Neighbor Lodge
Legion Hall
Ebb Demick
Paul Bollinger
American Legion
Roy Willis
East Side Club
Velda Clemens
J. Richards
Fred Koch
Leo Shaw
Episcopal Guild
Gibson
Harvey Paul
Gildra Knox
William Andeway
Elmer Courtney
Carl Bowen
Henry Faas
Simple Window Gardens Brighten Indoor Rooms
Indoor window gardens use sunlit walls and shelves across a window to display pots. Varied pots in yellow, orange, white, or black blend with wall brackets and stands, while easy plants like ivy ferns begonia and coleus make lush, decorative greenery for rainy days.
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Amos Parrish
Secret Brooklyn Marriage Noted For Vera Anger and Clarence Schwiebert
Announcement records the July 29 secret marriage of Vera Anger of Brooklyn to Clarence Schwiebert of Victor at Westminster Presbyterian church Buffalo New York. The bride, a Brooklyn high school graduate, plans to teach in Victor after June 1. The report includes family observers, education, and sorority affiliations.
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Vera Anger
A. E. Anger
Brooklyn
Clarence H. Schwiebert
J. E. Schwiebert
Victor
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Buffalo
N. Y
Whitworth Ferguson
Brooklyn High School
Syracuse
University of Iowa
Cedar Falls
Chi Omega Sorority
Ak, P, BE. O
Schweiberg
Victor High School
Iowa Wesleyan College
Maxine Goehring
Omar Goeh
C. C. Ecklund
Rex Brainer
Bridge
E. S. Armstrong
Clarence Bickford
Gordon Cronk
Harold Knecer
Robert Klenck
Alburnett Bridge Party Honors Mr Naylor Birthday
Mrs C C Naylor hosted a midweek bridge party celebrating Mr Naylor's birthday. Women’s high prize went to Mrs Clyde Wilson and men’s to Clyde Price of Center Point. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Forrest Keller, Frank Price, L E Petrak and son Ronald, and Mr and Mrs Clyde Price. The Methodist church monthly meeting followed with a varied program of songs prayers recitations solos and poems led by Mrs Fred Deiter and Rev J Bruce Eyestone.
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C .C. Naylor
Naylor
Clyde Wilson
Clyde Price
Center Point
Forrest Keller
Frank Price
L. E. Petrak and
Ronald
The
Methodist Church
Fred Deiter
Bruce Eyestone
Darlene Heerner
Orlena Powers
Dave Miller
Merle Peterson
Adolph Christenson
Ruth Kee
J. Bruce Eyestone
Leora Heller
Leo
Local clubs host meetings with readings and bridge prizes
Tama and Toledo area clubs held social events this week. Oc tagon and Clover groups featured readings, reviews, and programs by members, while several bridge sessions awarded prizes to Mrs. James O'Connor, Mrs. Dan Mulligan, and others. Guests included Mrs. Dolly Randolph Jackson and Mrs. Howard Smith.
Ainsworth Supper Club Hosts Pot Luck Evening
Ainsworth Supper club met with Mr and Mrs D R Thoma for a pot luck supper. John Buenneke and Mrs Deryl Mathers won high scores at bridge. Mrs Florence Stearns hosted the Wednesday Kensington club. Guests included Mrs Ida Butterworth and Mrs Mildred Stephens. The Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church marks its seventy fifth anniversary today.
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D. R. Thoma
John Buenneke
Deryl Mathers
Bridge
Florence Stearns
Ida Butterworth
Mildred Stephens
Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church
Mechanicville Social Notes Show Luncheon and Meetings
The Past Matrons circle of Evan geline chapter FE 8 hosted a luncheon at Mrs. C. H. Stoffel’s home with assistants Mrs. Cass Riddle and Mrs. Graydon Johnson. President Mrs. F. L. Wilson led, devotionals by Mrs. Cc. G. Stookey. Arlene Fisher celebrated her tenth birthday. Attendees included June Miller Genevieve Stoecker Margaret Cruse Mary Dennis Aline Fisher Lois Fergu son Helen Jack Marjorie Fisher Georgia Dennis Eva Aaron Betty Morden Betty Aaron Florence Stiles Ruth Ferguson Mary Huda chek Dorothy Ferguson John More fit Jack Hudachek Raymond Fisher Robert Dennis Mary Fisher Miss Mary McCallister and Mesdames Kathryn Hines Edna Dennis Margaret Moffit Maggie Fisher. Self Culture club met with Misses Emma and Mary Fritz. Margaret Kisor and Sarah Mitchell spoke. Monday Bridge club gathered with Mrs. Albert Smith. guests Mrs. Paul Horner and Miss Berdena Frazee attended. Presbyterian Ways and Means society held a Kensington at the church Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangeline
C. H. Stoffel
Cass Riddle
Graydon Johnson
F. L. Wilson
Cc. G. Stookey
Arlene Fisher
June Miller
Genevieve Stoecker
Margaret Cruse
Mary Dennis
Aline Fisher
Lois Ferguson
Helen Jack
Marjorie Fisher
Georgia Dennis
Eva Aaron
Betty Morden
Betty Aaron
Florence Stiles
Ruth Ferguson
Mary Hudachek
Dorothy Ferguson
John Morefit
Jack Hudachek
Raymond Fisher
Robert Dennis
Mary Fisher
Mary McCallister
Kathryn Hines
Edna Dennis
Margaret Moffit
Maggie Fisher
Self Culture Club
Emma
Mary Fritz
Margaret Kisor
Sarah Mitchell
Monday Bridge Club
Albert Smith
Paul Horner
Berdena Frazee
Presbyterian Ways and Means Society
Kensington
P. E. O. Anamosa Chapter Celebrates Thirteenth Anniversary
The Anamosa Chapter FU of the P. E. O. held its thirteenth anniversary dinner and program Tuesday at Mrs. A. G. Remley's home with Mrs. Lucea de Kieweit of Iowa City giving a talk. Other clubs met through the week with various hostesses and programs detailed by names of members and guests.
Lisbon News Highlights From Club Events and Elections
Lisbon social notices report the Lucky Thirteen bridge club prizes to Mrs. Lee Crelly and Miss Maxine Cameron with high scores by Miss Stahl and Miss Beasmore. Federated church Ladies Aid elected officers and hosted members. George Bittle received a surprise birthday. A. E. Kohl and John Lynch won bridge prizes at another gathering.
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Bernal Walmer
Lucky Thirteen
Bridge Club
Lee Crelly
Maxine Cameron
C. ©. Hoover
George Young
Verlyn Beasmore
Nadine Stahl
Edith Briggs
Miss Stahl
Miss Beasmore
Ladies Aid of the Federated Church
Ellen Dickey
Amanda
Ethel
Dan Morningstar
John Haak
Bert Siver
C. O. Hoover
C. W. Carbee
S. Grouse
Earl Warner
George Bittle
A. E. Kohl
John Lynch
4A. E. Welton
Alin
A. E. Kohn
Anamosa
Mechanicsville
Washington engagement and local club notes in Washington
The notice lists upcoming marriages for Pauline O Loughlin in Riverside to Robert Arthur of Washington, and Kathryn Denzler to Dr M J Cruise of Washington, plus several other wedding plans around Marengo Davenport and Richland. Fortnightly club activities at the Y M C A include leadership updates and meetings.
Birthday Surprises Mark Week for Williamsburg and Cedar Rapids Guests
Williamsburg residents surprised Mrs. O C Mumm on her birthday with a large gathering including Lloyd Granger Clara Mumm and many others. A second surprise party followed on Tuesday with relatives and friends from area families attending. A joint party celebrated Alberta Linn and Laverne McCallister with relatives present.
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Cedar Rapids
O. C. Mumm
Lloyd Granger
Clara Mumm
Mia
Jean Foley
George Clifford
Phil Lazio
Merlyn Snyder
Ralph Keller
Leonard Kirchel
Reny Shamberger
Hugh Reiner
Jim Hollison
Leonard Brush
Marietta McCabe
Marion Gittins
Mumm
Henry Behre
Margaret Cunningham
Sander
Emma Blythe
Irene Roberts
Lettie Harrington
Elia M. Jones
Leo Stone
Corning
I. J. Linn
Alberta
Laverne McCallister
Frank McCallister
Mary Ann McDonough
Joan Murphy
Gloria Durr
Joyce Hall
Donald Stark
Eddie Parry
Howard Jones
Barbara Ann Porter
Mervin Blythe
Jimmie
Birthday Gatherings Share Local Guests and Celebrants
Cash Merilyn Lewis Margaret Ann Behrens Chris and Jean Evans attended a party hosted by Mrs Roy Engelbert for her son Tommy's tenth birthday. Guests included Bobby and James Martins Gene Stone Buddy Worth Leighton Durr David Reader Donald O'Donnell Jimmy Gittins Charles Harris Walter Harris Tommy Gaffney John Collins. John Norman Hanson celebrated his fifteenth birthday with guests Verne Davis Evelyn Boland Luella Maas Merilyn Meyer Marjorie Smith Imogene Edwards Burton Jones Dean O'Donnell Campbell Watts Harold Petershagen Jack Morrin Howard Evans Harry Jones Bright Walker.
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Merilyn Meyer
Marjorie Smith
Imogene Edwards
Burton Jones
Dean O'Donnell
Campbell Watts
Harold Petershagen
Jack Morrin
Howard Evans
Harry Jones
Bright Walker
West Liberty literary club guest day at Iowa Union
The Fortnightly club met Monday afternoon at the Iowa Union in Iowa City with Mrs. L. A. Royal presiding. Lucille Delano spoke on Spain while Mrs. Alexander Ellett sang with piano accompaniment.
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Iowa Union
Iowa City
L. A. Royal
Lucille Delano
Spain
Alexander Ellett
Smith
A. Mickelo
Brooke
Paul Anderson
Esther Carlton
Spirit Lake
Glenn Myers
Kansas City
Luncheon Luncheons at Filoren Tine Room Hotel Roosevelt
Nancy promotes daily special luncheons for women at the Filoren tine Room in the Hotel Roosevelt. Luncheons cost forty cents and provide a refined setting for shopping talk and socializing during noontime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yost
Filorentine
Hotel Roosevelt
Bishop Cafe offers family night delight at Bishop's
A reader recalls a dinner at Bishop's Cafeteria where a family enjoyed varied meals. The eight year old savored spinach while the baby used a familiar plate and cup, highlighting the cheerful dining atmosphere and the restaurant's appeal to all tastes.
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Bishop
Bishop's
Oll-O-Matic oil burner promises cleaner furnaces
Several women decide against further housework until the furnace is improved. The William's Oll-O-Matic oil heater is said to eliminate furnace dirt and create recreation rooms in basements, adding an extra room to homes. For details, contact the Hawk Eye Tin Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Hawkeye
Painting urges and Sherwin-Williams stencils featured
A spring promotion invites customers to visit Sherwin-Williams for grand paint selections and stencil options. The piece suggests planning wall projects, with guidance on applying stencils to nails, furniture, or textiles. Prices range from a nickel to fifty cents.
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Sherwin-Williams
Petersen's Vitamin D Bread Promises Bright Toast
A reader extols Petersen's Vitamin D bread noting Columbia University vitamin content tests and regular checks. The loaf is praised for resilience in toast and suitability for children, with a suggested toasted cheese sandwich and grocer delivery tomorrow.
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Petersen
Columbia University
Local social clubs host a busy week in Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine hosts a week of social events with multiple contract bridge clubs meeting at homes and cafes. Mrs. LaVerne Clark and Lois Luedtke chaired gatherings. Chapter meetings included Caleth Delphian and EL P. E. O. Others hosted groups: Seventh Avenue Birthday club, Athena study club, and Jolly Sixteen. A birthday dinner and theater party honored Don Newland and Margaret Joyce among others. The Legion Auxiliary and Methodist women held gatherings as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne Clark
Caleth Delphian
B. G. Park
H. B. Conklin
Lois Luedtke
EL P. E. O
Ruth Herring
L. B. Hines
Seventh Avenue
LaDonna Corns
Athena
Degree of Pocahontas Council No
Frank Stotelmyre
Thelma Gaskill
Teachers Bridge Club
A. RB. Luckrits
Paul Miner
Oskaloosa
Curt Ealy
Turnabout
Roy Chambers
Peter Deitz
H. W. Hartman
E. W. J. Kurth
Keota CM PEO initiates two members at Walden Farm
Keota Chapter CM of the PEO initiated Miss Cornelia Bulkley and Miss Arlene Lyle at a Tuesday meeting held at Walden Farm, the home of Mrs. C. D. Kirkpatrick. They plan a Cedar Rapids visit on May 1 for a meeting hosted by Mrs. George Helscher of chapter CW, with Miss Ella McLaughlin of New York City and Mrs. Besse Crone of Mount Vernon also expected.
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Cornelia Bulkley
Arlene Lyle
Walden Farm
C. D. Kirkpatrick
Cedar Rapids
George Helscher
Ella McLaughlin
New York City
Besse Crone
Mount Vernon
Shopping Weather Sparks Bargain Chases This Week
Elegant weather invites shoppers to roam for bargains with reports of great deals and steady crowds. The Gazette notes shoppers seek value in sales, with bargain hunters tracking discounts across stores as the week progresses.
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the Gazette
Electrolux Refrigerators Boost Home Food Safety
The 1934 Electrolux gap refrigerator promises gas powered cooking and food protection with 20 pendable features. It highlights energy saving and long preservation for perishables, plus a convenient temperature regulator and a trigger ice cube tray. Cedar Rapids Gas Company offers demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrolux
Gap
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
Buick appeals to women drivers at Allen Motor Co
The ad emphasizes Buicks beauty and reliability for women, highlighting ease of handling and dependable engines. It invites readers to view the cars at Allen Motor Co located at 80 stop in soon.
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Allen Motor CO
Home movie cameras open a lifetime of entertainment
This ad explains affordable home movie kits from Morris Sanford’s with a full length scene priced at ten cents and a complete outfit comparable to a fine Kodak. Mr. Hansen in charge of photography at Morris Sanford’s offers thorough explanations on home movies and their possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak
Morris Sanford
Mr. Hansen
Westinghouse Refrigerator Showcased At IOWA Electric Display
The new Westinghouse refrigerator features knee action door opens flat ribbon shelves and broom high legs for easy cleaning. The Select A Cube tray pops out individual ice cubes quickly and promises abundant ice. Prices start at $129.50 and the unit is on display at the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
Iowa
Charis foundation garments touted for slim lines
Blim Paris fashion feature praises Charis foundation garments for a trimmer silhouette with new Tropical summer piece and a low back youthful model. It notes a maternity garment service and offers Mrs Bagley at 6729 to arrange a viewing of the models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Vogue
Charis Foundation
Charis
Laundry Service Pitch From The Wet Wash Beloved
The speaker extols affordable laundering options including Wet Wash which leaves clothes damp for ironing. Thrift-T irons only table linen and towels at a low rate. A New Process is advertised as solving laundering needs this week with promising results and strong cost savings.
Mother's Day Portraits At Montieur Studio
Photographs are popular for Mother's Day gifts as Montieur Studio reports many portraits this week. It's not too late to book a remembrance for family members. Consider children's pictures for grandmother and view new folders and frames on your first downtown visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montieur
Montieur's
Russian peasant art lands at Iowa Gift Shop
Colorful wooden ware from Russia arrives at the Iowa Gift Shop featuring hand carved lacquered pieces in red gold green and silver. No two pieces are alike and there are large carved wooden goblets suitable for vases. Most items priced under a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Fashion notes highlight hand loom linens and angora wear
Eparate sack jackets with six to eleven buttoned tailored lines use hand loomed peasant linen. Fine angora sweaters in white and colors will be worn widely this summer. Tobacco twine is crocheted into sport clothes.
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Eparate
New Tunic Dress Styles with Dual Skirts Feature
The design introduces tunic dresses with two skirts, one for daytime and one dinner length. Black wool with beige crash fabric is new. Summer evening gowns appear low in front with soft bows at the bodice top.
Weathered Raincoats Described As Army Style Topcoats
Fragmentary text describes WTEW RAINCOATS as craven yet serge cord topcoats with army officer look. The snippet mentions flat pancakes and swirling details, but content is incomplete and context unclear.
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Cornell College
G. L. Hill
E. R. Ristine
Elva Colton
Ralph Klinefelter
John Kirkpatrick
Mark Hutchinson
Ingleside Club
Nicholas Knight
Eva Blue
Winthrop
John Strother
Springville
Whittier
Pirkey
Hazel Pirkey
Virginia Blaine
T. A. Gormly
Tessie Sommerville
Pythians
Fellowship Club
Stone Quarry
W. E. Litts
Clara ’Hendricks
Gerald
Pythian Bisters
Harold Current
George Robbins
C. W. Neff
Jesse Travis
American Legion and Auxiliary
Jerry Walters
Mae Mitchell
Robert Plattenberger
Luther Plattenberger
Harry Siggins
Ollie Duncan
Mary Caraway
Gertrude Midkiff
Walters
Mitchell
Gordon Spry
James MacCauley
Delhi
Mr. and
Mrs. S. L. Zier
Dubuque
Ellis Blvd
York
Arntree
Gertrude Fishel
Maurice Neighbor
Ruth Marie Hense
Leonard Barton
Genevieve Wenger
Fredrick Peter
Beatrice Gerlaph
Hubert Mounce
Beulah Stirm
Milton Houts
Floyd Johnson
Paul Lillie
Leila Flitsch
Dorothy Quaas
Lee Sloan
Doris
Dorothy Hense
Francis Kee
Cc. R. McCalley
Alburnett
Tama
W G. MacMartin
Emma Abbott
MacMartin
Clara Lauderdale
O. E. Wilcox
L. C. Davis
L. F. Bond
Eagle Grove
A. J. Sandeen
Clover Club
F. W. Ingersoll
E. G. Turbett
S. D. Carmichael
Dana Metz
Dolly Randolph Jackson
Norma, Dietrich
Isabelle Butterfield
Meredith Yerkes
Betty Metz
Helen Krajicek
James O'Connor
Toledo
J. F. Doran
Dennis Enright
J. V. Roushar
Dan Kearney
John Kearney
Clutter
Howard Smith
Dan Mulligan
C. L. Kirk
Dorothy Mills Smith
Kirk
William Mudd
Bernice Mason
Doris Byrne
Calvin Croskey
R. J. Blythe
Ainsworth
A. G Remley
Lucea de Kieweit
Frank W. Jones
B. E. Rhinehart
W. H. Prentice
J. A. Belknap
Frank Maudsley
Mary Leech
Mary Diserens
Frances Westphal
Dorothy Herren
Mesdames O. M. Miller
J. W. Mc Lees
A. N. Trevarthen
Sol Anderson
Verne Purcell
G. B. Frazier
A. Kohl
Congregational Woman's Association
Mother's Club
Hubert Metcalf
R. A. Springer
Methodist Woman's Club
Charles Ryan
Ed Ruhl
Albert Johnson
H. D. Green
Armour Gould
E. G. Rawson
Lisbon
Washington
Pauline O'Loughlin
Riverside
William O'Loughlin
Robert Arthur
E. L. Arthur
Des Moines
Arthur
Wilson Concrete Company
Iva C. Crone
Sherman Crone
Paul B. Lighthall
Chicago
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
C. W. Klein
Charles Crone
Rex Long
Talma
Myr. Lighthall
Boneta Larby
Mary Welch
Gladys Edwards
Kathryn Denzler
Marengo
M. J. Cruise
Cruise
Town University
J. L. Cruise
Atlantic
J. R. Dentzler
Coe College
Genevieve Wehr
Joe Wehr
George Werthmann
St. James
Mercy Hospital
Town City
Werthmann
Luella
Mienlens
Charles Harold Tucker
Mi Thodlet
Feil F. C
Carol Forgey
Nondas Richardson
Elda White
Charles Lynn
Enterprise P. T. A
W. B. Dupuis
Bryan Snider
Harry McCall
Harland W. Mead
Howard Crosier
Williamsburg
Lasswell
Lasswell Studio
Higley Building
Second Street SE
West Liberty
Nancy
Belle Plaine
Keota
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