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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1936

Page

39

Tama Couple Will Be Married Today

Miss Isabelle Dee of Tama will wed Alvin Kouba of Tama at the local Methodist church at 4 30 in the afternoon. Rev Frank P Hladky will officiate with immediate family present. reception follows at 1000 Seymour street and a brief wedding trip will precede home life after August 15.

Tama Isabelle Dee Herbert H. Dee Alvin Kouba Paul Kouba Vining Frank P. Hladky Presbyterian Church Marengo Lillian Kouba Isabelle Butterfield Miss Dee Glada Davis Dorothy May Roginson Belle Plaine Roy Weaver Toledo Carl Semotan Kermit Boles Seymour Street Tama High School Cornell College Kouba Toledo High School Business College Quincy, Ill Tama Post Office

Ships at Sea Quilt Pattern by Nancy Page

Instructions for embroidery and assembly of the Ships at Sea quilt block with red hulls white sails and blue sails. Details include pattern placement for the Gunter and Sloop Yawl along with applique embroidery lines and the slogan Sliding Gunter. Includes pattern tracing tips and request for missing blocks.

Nancy Page Cedar Rapids

Tipton Social Roundup Highlights Family Visits and Bridges

In Tipton an extended sequence of social events unfolds as Mrs F N Fraseur hosts a luncheon honoring her mother Mrs H T Lee of Pomona California with guests Mrs A G Wingert Mrs Walter Meyer and others. A family reunion honors Mr and Mrs H T Lee with relatives from Chicago Sioux Falls and Cedar Rapids visiting, while bridge games and afternoon gatherings feature Mesdames Hartong Deardorf Wingert and others. Multiple visitors travel between Tipton Cedar Rapids Chicago and California for gatherings and tours.

F. N. Fraseur H. T. Lee Pomona Calif A. G. Wingert Walter Meyer Cedar Rapids W. M. Lee Tipton F. N George Fraseur Fraseur E. W. Ellman Sioux Falls S. D George Hartong Chicago Ida Nash Ralph Deardorf Ed Deardorf Blanche Wellman Katherine McKee H L. Brotherlin Allen Rumble Canute Oklahoma R. E. White George Geller H D Borts Edith Buck Wes Raymond Spencer Bo Soaieburs Gieorge Widler Steve Mall Weenes Ralph Wingert Jane Mee Cormien Vass Neone Crawfo California Noble Grand Cufe Ard Moon Crazy Donawld Wren Fox Chamberlain Willid Longacre Jake Winn

Community Members Celebrate Lena Englebart's 79th Birthday

A large group of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mrs Lena Englebart on Friday to honor her seventy ninth birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Schoon Mr and Mrs Carl Schoon and son Warner Mr and Mix Ben Englehart and daughter Vivian Mr and Mrs Rex Reute Mr and Mrs Ed Englebart and family Mr and Mrs Leroy Taster Mrs Henry E Dirks and son Maynard Lavern Marvin and Galen Englebart and others as listed in the notice.

Ara Ms Fine Toos Surigao Ed Orta Ata Jack Hoanan Ortyes Kroet Garkie Bohlkit Weooard Wes Wall Poppe Vieti Ore Wail Vier Jamals Jean Vipe Wi Hasy Rone Leroy Taster Henry E. Dirks Maynard, Lavern Marvin Galen Englebart Lena Englebart

Local Social Notes Highlight Farewells and Fellowships

Mrs Henry Kosbau left Saturday for Greene Indiana where she will settle as the bridge club and Royal Neighbors honored her with gatherings at Miss Marie Hausman and the Entwisle lawn. Mrs F L Beeman hosted a luncheon for her sister Miss Althea Reed of Fort Wayne Indiana.

Henry Kosbau Greene Bridge Club Marie Hausman Bert Entwisle F. L. Beeman Althea Reed Fort Wayne Ind Rita Keenan Althea Steffen Nellie Beall Dorothy Collins Evelyn Anderson Black Hills Yellowstone Park David Dickson W. H. Nichauls Ethel Gilchrist Nelle Purdy Lincoln Noebr M. Althea Reed

Manchester Announcement and Community Birthdays Noted

Announcement records the marriage of Dr J W Thompson and Nadine Hall at Kenwood on July 22. It also recalls Solon R Hamblin’s 74th birthday party at Bixby Park Edgewood with many Manchester guests. Further items mention travels to Caldwell Idaho and California, with local visits and relatives in Manchester.

Kenwood J. W. Thompson Nadine Hall Columbia Solon R. Hamblin Bixby Park Edgewood S Hamblin Howard Scanlan Dudley Fierstine Harl Hamblin Bert E Hamblin Frank Mason Emily Hicks Flora Hamblin Nell Hetherington Manchester Glen Hamblin Sheldon Woody Quinton Packer M. A. Parker Waterloo Mothe Rebecca Robinson Emporian Bertha Robinson Caldwell Idaho Ursa Robinson Yellows Black Hills I. S:mpson Pearl Huene Peterson Denver Colo Hazel Huene Bodwell Redding Calif Verda Anderson Pearl Reed California Phoebe McBride Belle Bailey Buffalo Joseph R Herman

Local visits and travel notes from Chautauqua to Clinton

Miss June Irene Jones departed for Clinton Missouri to stay with Dr Floyd Carroll. Eva Benson hosted a visit in Chautauqua New York. Cedar Rapids couple Judge Herbert Ring and Mrs Ring joined by Mr and Mrs John Barr of this city spent the week at Lake Okoboji. Reverend Joseph Cleveland of Kansas City Kansas returned home after attending the death of the late Reverend J Frank Moore.

Chautauqua N. Y Eva Benson June Irene Jones Clinton, Mo Floyd Carroll Herbert C Ring

Edgewood social notes recall grand daughter visit and birthdays

Edgewood reports a KK club meeting hosted by Mrs. William F Bellamy with guests including Mrs L L Densmore and Miss Merideth Way in California return. Effie Maxson hosted a two course luncheon for her granddaughter Merideth Way with Dorothy and Barbara Burtch among other attendees. A Sunday gathering celebrated Rose Fowler's 84th birthday with fifteen relatives and neighbors from eight towns including Earlville Waterloo Waverly Wood Center and Wat erloo for the family event.

William F Bellamy K. K Lou Algar California L. L. Densmore Fred I. Smith C. J. Rulon Lucia Buckley Leona B. Fraser F. Ray Minkler Margaret Kirk Effie Maxson Merideth Way Dorothy Barbara Burtch Osage Norma Rena Schultz Rose Fowler Martin Diesch, Jr Forest Earlville Gerald Diesch Waterloo Bert Fowler Waverly Fred Waldo Wood Center James Dodds Henry May Amanda Ingles

Social Roundup Visits and Bridge Club Notes

McGregor and Mrs R T O’Brien and sons Jimmy and Bob vacation in Michigan near Iron Mountain. Mrs Wayne Martin hosts a bridge club with high scores by Mrs Fred Wildman and Mrs M C Carroll. A motor trip takes Mr and Mrs Mervin Hagen and relatives to Fairhope Alabama and Biloxi Mississippi. Bridge club hosts a housewarming for Mrs W F Todd in her Ridgewood cottage. High contract scores go to Mrs Ethel Fraine and Mrs J F Walter. Butterfield family returns from Minnesota. Dinner at Antlers cafe honors Susanne Sutherland and Dorothy Miller. Rev August Grossheim and Mrs Grossheim visit, plus Mrs Mary Huebsch from Oakland visiting friends with granddaughter Shirley Damon. Relatives of W A Myers visit his home in Mansfield Illinois. Judge W L Eichendorf and family travel to International Falls Minnesota for fishing.

R. T. O’brien Jimmy Bob Michigan Iron Mountain Wayne Martin Bridge Club Fred Wildman M. C. Carroll Mervin Hagensick Billy Will Hagensick Bernice Henry Fairhope Alabama Biloxi Williamsburg C. T. Gerndt Mary Huebsch Oakland Calif Shirley Damon W. A. Myers L. A. Myers Madge Young Jackie Myers Mansfield Ill W. L. Eichendorf Betty Jean Augusta Eichendorf LaVera Henkes International Falls Minn

Local families host relatives and guests in La Porte City

A busy social weekend shows Mrs. Harold Johnson hosting Mrs. Anna Matson and Miss Ida Matson from Cedar Falls plus a sister and husband the Gates. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sawyer entertained Wilsonville Illinois visitors. W C T U met in the city park with a picnic luncheon after the meeting. Guests include Twin Falls Wis and Bristow Iowa visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bagenstos left for northern Minnesota for a week vacation. Additional visits include Mrs. Arthur Anton's group from Twin Falls and relatives from Waterloo and Fort Dodge. Others hosted visitors from Brookings South Dakota Cincinnati Ohio and Hollywood California with trips to Vinton Iowa and Minnesota.

Harold Johnson Johnson Anna Matson Ida Matson Cedar Falls Cecil Gates Richard Sawyer Roy Clarence Alfred Wilsonville Ill Burrel Wilder Earl Bagenstos Minnesota Arthur Anton Lester Zoe Charles Freeberg Twin Falls Wis R. E. Ashley William Anton K. D. Miller Fort Dodge Emma Myers Marguerite Waalkes Bristow Noma Rupprich Edith Adams Wesley Mott le Roy S. A. Craiglow Waterloo John F. Kelso Milo McBride Walter Martin Cincinnati Vinton Leah Sanders Ruth Reiter Brookings S. C John Goon Bert Elliott R. H. Milligan Dean Milligan Carl Milligan Hollywood Calif Charles Milligan Harry Heacock Gloria Linda Hilmer

Wilton Junction Club Luncheon and Local Meetings

The Grace Nell Crowell Book club met at Hotel Thede for a monthly luncheon. Muscatine county rural young peoples group plans a Muscatine gathering on August 11. Walter reunion drew sixty attendees at Griff Norton home. American Legion auxiliary schedules its meeting at Mrs Rose Grunder's home. Methodist Martha class met at Ad die Barclay’s home with hosts Mary Felt man and Christina Kelley. Geburt twins Billie and Bobby Jenner honored by relatives. Presbyterian Ladies auxiliary hosted by several volunteers in church parlors for a Thursday gathering. Presbyterian church held its annual Sunday school picnic.

Grace Nell Crowell Book Club Muscatine County Arthur Jenner Billie Bobby Bert Gill Elmer Hinkhouse John Marolf Frances Kelley Betty Hain John Leuthye Thomas Owens Charles Brumbaugh Presbyterian Ladies’ Auxiliary Presbyterian Church

Whitmer Pioneer Family Reunion Planned at Weed Park

The fifteenth annual Whitmer family reunion is set for Weed Park Muscatine on Sunday Sept 6. Mrs Samuel McClung serves as president and Mrs George Kanoff of Wilton Junction is secretary. Relatives honored Mr F W Laucamp on his birth anniversary with a Sunday gathering.

Weed Park Muscatine F. W. Laucamp Laucamp

Local residents journey and social notices across Wisconsin and beyond

Clarence Supt and Mrs Benner and Mr and Mrs Hassel Busch returned Wednesday from a week in Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Coseriff and daughter Elizabeth of Austin Minnesota returned home after visiting Mrs Coseriff and Miss Mary Cosgriff. John Budelier and family vacationing in Painesville Ohio with sister Mrs Julia Spence. Harold McKnight Solon and Mildred Monson Chicago visited the Lyle home. Mrs Sarah Hoffman left for Davenport to attend her nephew Alvin Bowker's August 7 wedding to Irene Holtz. Division one Methodist Ladies Aid met with Mrs William Schilling and Mrs Wayne Merritt. Dr and Mrs J E Smith and Mr and Mrs George Miller plan a 3000 mile motor trip into Mexico via the Pan American highway.

K. L. Benner E. C. Hasselbusch Wisconsin H. C. Coseriff Elizabeth Austin, Minn Mary Coseriff S. L. McLeod Mary Cosgriff John Budelier Irene Holtz Methodist Ladies Aid Society William Schilling Wayne Merritt J. E. Smith George Miller Mexico

Oxford Junction Community Club Held Thursday

Oxford Junction community club members were entertained Thursday at the home of Mrs. Frank Kolarik. Children on the day program included Darline Herak Albert Kolarik Helen Harms and Eleanor Kolarik Janet Shimerda Ruth Nowachek Georganne Cave Bonnie Charline Peterson Dolores Shedek Vera Biddick and Mary Ann Cress. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. Harry Berner who will marry this month as Mildred Benhart daughter of Mr. and Mrs Otto Benhart.

Oxford Junction Community Club Frank Kolarik Darline Herak Albert Kolarik Helen Harms Eleanor Kolarik Janet Shimerda Ruth Nowachek Georganne Cave Bonnie and Charline Peterson Dolores Shedek Vera Biddick Mary Ann Cress Otto Shedek Louis Lasack Harry Berner Legion Pavilion Mildred Benhart Otto Benhart

Keystone Ladies Host Bridge Clubs and Social Visit

Mrs Lena Wamser hosted the 500 club on Wednesday with Mrs Anna Ballhorn taking high score. Mrs F F Wichen entertained the Ladies bridge group Friday. Mrs Roy Miller hosted a Lak-A-Name club gathering Friday. Mr and Mrs George Wiese senior and junior with daughter traveled to Spring Valley Minnesota Tuesday to visit Mr and Mrs John Wiese and family. Mrs Harry Anderson and children of Hempstead Long Island joined Mrs Ray Schubert and daughter Betty and Mrs W A Donnan as guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Donnan at Pine Lake near Eldora on Thursday.

Lena Wamser Anna Ballhorn F. F. Wichen Roy Miller Friay George Wiese Sr George Wiese, Jr Spring Valley Minn John Wiese Harry Anderson Hempstead L. I Ray Schubert Betty W. A. Donnan Bill Donnan Pine Lake Eldora

Mechanisville Socials Highlight Bridge Club and Garden Club

Mechanicsville Miss Mary Jane Scylar entertained the Emanon Bridge club on Monday with guests Miss Bulla Hatcher and Miss Grace Moir. Hatcher won the guest prize, Verna Moir the high score prize, and Mrs. Lee Scott the low score prize. The Federated Garden club met with Mrs. F. M. Wilson on Wednesday with Mrs. Glen Woods leading discussions on African Violets and Pansies. The Ladies Missionary society of the Presbyterian church met at the church on Wednesday.

Mary Jane Scylar Emanon Bridge Club Bulla Hatcher Grace Moir Miss Hatcher Verna Moir Lee Scott Federated Garden Club of Mechanicsville F. M. Wilson Glen Woods Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church

North English society roundups and upcoming events

Miss Addie Berry will host ess to the Methodist Kensington Tuesday. The Dorcas society meets at the church Tuesday with hostesses Mrs. Jessie Hahn and Mrs. Clifford Carnes. Libbie Wade entertained Sunday school class Tuesday. Ray Claypool hosted the Poinsettia club Thursday at his country home. Margaret Rowe and Charles, Pete Butler and Mary, Dad Claypool and Le land Miller plan a Sunday auto trip to California.

Addie Berry Kensington Dorcas Society Jessie Hahn Clifford Carnes Libbie Wade Ray Claypool Poinsettia Club Margaret Rowe Charles Pete Butler Mary Dad Claypool Leland Miller California

Marriage of Lulu Ridley and Maurice Ream in Hampshire Il

Lulu Ridley daughter of Henry Ridley and Maurice Ream son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Ream of Hampshire Ill wed Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs R B Parsons in Hampshire Ill Rev C W Brown of Elgin officiated The Reams will reside in Hampshire The Presbyterian church youth hosted an ice cream social Saturday Other weekend visits included Mr and Mrs Walter E Fuller and guests at their home and Mr and Mrs Warren Nanke with two children The Baptist Ladies Aid met Wednesday for a business session and luncheon

Lulu Ridley Henry Ridley Maurice Ream Edgar Ream Hampshire Ill R. B. Parsons C. W. Brown Episcopal Church Elgin Ream Presbyterian Church Walter E. Fuller Will Burdock Junior Fuller Springfield Anna Humes Earnest Nanke Warren Nanke Richard Keepe Walter Berwin Baptist Ladies Aid

Picnic Supper Honors Hannan Couple in Conesville

A group gathered Monday night at the home of Mr and Mrs E C Snyder for a picnic supper honoring Mr and Mrs L Hannan of Moline. Attendees included Mr and Mrs R V Wolford Edith and William, Mr and Mrs V L Huter Berta Max and Le Moyne, Wayne Singleton and Dick, LeRoy Huther Nelle Foor and Miss Geraldine Carpenter Lone Tree.

Monona Boy Celebrates Ninth Birthday With Friends

Billy Orr entertained fifteen guests Monday afternoon for his ninth birthday. Prizes were awarded to Gwenneth Rasmussen and Verdis Webster. A birthday luncheon followed with Rae Frances Downing Genevieve Downing Inez Donald Wegman True Marie Jasmann Verdis Arnold Webster among the attendees.

Billy Orr Gwenneth Rasmussen Verdis Webster Rae Frances Genevieve Downing Inez Donald Wegman True Marie Jasmann Verdis Arnold Webster Wal

Mrs Gilbert Hosts Birthday Luncheon and Dinner

Mrs Harold Gilbert entertained Sunday in honor of Caroles birthday with luncheon guests Mrs Eva Gilbert and Mrs Kathryn Sobolik of Ossian Mr Dan Kaufman and Mr George Hazelett and Billy and Dolly of Monona. Monday evening Mrs Gilbert hosted dinner for Mr and Mrs Pete Mathews Gillbert Peglow of Monona and Miss Jean Fisk of Cherokee.

Pete Mathews Gillbert Peglow Monona Jean Fisk Cherokee

Kenwood Presbyterian Women Plan Wednesday Meeting After Picnic

The Kenwood Presbyterian Church women’s circle will convene at the church next Wednesday after a picnic luncheon at 1 p.m. Members and friends should bring the usual picnic supplies. Olivet Presbyterian Missionary Society also meets Friday at 2:30, with devotionals by Mrs. M. W. Kent and Miss Jennie Barbour reviewing The City’s Churches.

Kenwood Presbyterian Church

Church Women Plan Friday Meetings and Picnic

The First United Brethren women’s missionary society meets Friday at 2 15 at 1551 Sixth Avenue SE Central Park area. Central Park Presbyterian holds a Friday 10 am relay class in the church parlor with devotionals led by Mrs F K Focht and leadership by Mrs Arthur Baxter. A picnic lunch with covered dishes is planned. Hostesses include Mrs D L Nicholson Mrs Walter Rice Mrs W O Shelquist and Mrs Dean Cooper. Trinity Methodist Division No 1 meets Thursday at 7 30 pm at the Hubbard Ice Company store with refreshments. The church school picnic is set for Bever Park Saturday afternoon with car owners and those without transportation asked to meet at the church 4 to 6 pm.

First United Brethren Women’s Missionary Society of the First United Brethren Church Alex Sampson Sixth Avenue SE Central Park Presbyterian Missionary Society of the Central Park Presbyterian Church F. K. Focht Arthur Baxter D. L. Nicholson Walter Rice W. O. Shelquist Dean Cooper Trinity Methodist Church Division No Hubbard Ice Company Bever Park

Kenwood Methodist Women Plan Thursday Picnic Luncheon

The W F M S of Kenwood Park Methodist church will meet Thursday at 1 p m for a picnic luncheon at the home of Misses Vina and Tillie Knouf 125 Thirty sixth street NE All women of the church invited Bring picnic requirements and enjoy post luncheon program events.

Kenwood

Church Circles Plan Meetings At First Baptist

Circles led by Mrs Charles Loomis and Mrs E F R Moore will meet on the Wom en's society day. Mrs Park Newbold’s circle meets at 1500 Fifth avenue SE Friday at 2 PM. Mrs Walter Schrodermier’s circle meets at 2021 Bever avenue SE Friday at 1 PM for a picnic luncheon. Mrs Milo Wenger’s circle meets Friday at 9 AM for breakfast at Bever park.

First Baptist Charles Loomis EF. R. Moore Women's Society Park Newbold Newbold Fifth Avenue SE Walter Schrodermier Bever Avenue SE Milo Wenger Bever Park

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