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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1932

Page

9

Large Social Events Planned For Legion Auxiliary Sessions

Cedar Rapids hosts a week of social events for Iowa American Legion Auxiliary delegates. Monday reception at Hotel Roosevelt features Japanese lanterns and Aeolian trio. Eight and Forty party follows. Fidac pageant Tuesday noon at Hotel Montrose shines on international friendships. Wednesday banquet closes with national leaders and local music by Cedar Rapids artists.

Legion Auxiliary Marjorie Marian Grant Mary Louise Byrnes Harriette Evans Maurice Cahill Henry E. Haegg D. M. Robertson Organization of the American Legion Roosevelt O. H. Albee Marshalltown Fidac Montrose W. H. Fearing Manila Donald Pratt Ethelyn Hall Serbia Leland Reynolds Belgium Miriam Zambrakos John Reding Richard Krause

Wapello Wedding Notices Highlight Local Marriages

Wedding announcements from Wapello report the July 12 ceremony of Merry Beth Black and Mason Potter in Kirksville Missouri with Rev Garrett officiating. Attendants included Mr and Mrs C A Black of Wapello. Potter is son of Dr and Mrs W W Potter of Muscatine. Ella Paxson and Curtis Heldt also announced as married in Monmouth Illinois July 29.

Zeta Tau Alpha Potter W. W. Potter Muscatine Morning Sun Iowa Wesleyan College University of Iowa Washington University At St. Louis Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Luella Paxson Jesse Paxson Wapello Curtis Heldt Winfield Monmouth Ill Frank Wiley Guy Wiley Albert Downs E. M. Stewart E. C. Ohlwein

Columbus Junction Couple Wed in Rock Island

Miss Gladys Latta daughter of Mr and Mrs M E Latta Columbus Junction and M Wehmeyer son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Wehmeyer Columbus Junction were married Monday at 2 pm in Rock Island Illinois Attendants were Miss Mildred Latta and Harry George Both of Columbus Junction Mrs Wehmeyer a Columbus High School graduate class of 1932 will live in Muscatine

Gladys Latte M. E. Latta Columbus Junction M. Wehmeyer Daniel Wehmeyer Rock Island, Til Mildred Latta Harry George Wehmeyer Columbus High School Muscatine

Rahmiller Descendants Hold Third Annual Reunion at Columbus Chautauqua Park

The Rahmiller descendants gather at Columbus Chautauqua park for their third annual reunion. Jerome Morse of California attends from afar as the Cotter community club hosts a picnic with sixty five attendees. The Columbus high school Class of 1923 plans a reunion at the same park.

Fred Rahmiller Columbus Chautauqua Park Cotter

Local social notes and church group events reported

Miss Loretta Maley played violin selections at a Methodist Circle A meeting with Miss Edith G Rann on organ. A Niagara Falls Canada trip was made by Mr and Mrs James Carey and their daughter Josephine, who visited Freeport Indiana. Mrs Joseph Hutchinson hosted an afternoon tea for Mrs Emma Hadley of Sioux City. Miss Helen Hough was honored at a Shreve home gathering with a lawn party and five hundred game results. Legion auxiliary and missionary society meetings are listed along with Ladies Aid events and a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Earl Kaufman. Hazel Green U and I club pictures were taken.

Cedar Rapids Milo Hanzlik Country Club Crange Hanford Post No. 5 L. P. Lyman Leo Duster Sam Christensen H. E. Haegg D. M. Robertson J. P. Winn J. D Ngs G Oscar Lundquist Ee” W. Kopp J. C. Lick Sophus Klinge Mabelnach Harriette Evans The Paramount Loretta Maley Methodist Church Circle A Miss Maley Edith G. Rann James Carey Niagara Falls Watertown New York City Quebec St. Anne de Beaupre Canada Josephine Joseph Freeport Joseph Hutchinson Emma Hadley Sioux City Helen Hough T. P. Shreve Greeley Anl Roy L. Hough Mesdames Hough Shreve Will Ode August Miller 8S. T. Knox Oneida Missionary Society of the Community Church Ladies’ Aid Society Thorpe Church George McConkey Edgewood Aid Society of the Baptist Church Earl Kaufman D. J. Meggenburg U. and I Ladies Missionary Society of the Congregational Church Sarah Diesch Glen Carty Louis Kuehnle Glen Slick Cecil Seger Grace Hersey Maude Clifton A. J. Meythaler Will Cousins Louis Schaller James Kenny H. A. Coe A. Matthews Howard Hunter Oscar Simons Arthur le H. O L. C. Smith Ben Holscher George Cox Brown Dubuque Anna Vinton Country Club Carl Epperson Harrison Township Pauline Elmer Thompson Vinton Moline Bernard Bergen Thompson A. M. Thompson Mrs. Thompson Vinton High School Vernon Riddiough J. A. Rid Diough

Anamosa Hosts Visiting Families and Local Events

Anamosa hosts visitors including Mrs. Park Chamberlain Augusta and Helen at Templar Park. Mrs. Fannie Dutton and Miss Mary Dut with the Dut family. the Weber-Dut clan from Grand Rapids Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Max Genard and Miss Lucy Bolton depart after weeks with the Ruffiers. Local committees entertained with a Friday bridge party at the Country club. Joan and Jeanne Halamicek to perform a recital at the Methodist church on Tuesday evening.

Park Chamberlain Augusta Helen Templar Park Lake Fannie Dutton Mary Dut Minnesota Lawrence Dut Cedar Rapids Charles S. Weber Norma Grand Rapids Mich Anamosa Max Genard Toledo Ohio Lucy Bolton Detroit D. E. Ruffier A. G. Hejinian Mackinac Island Eee Gee A. L. Remley Eugene Ruffier Kenneth Hem A. N. Trevarthen B. J. McLaughlin L. J. Fleckenstein Eva Byerly A. G. Remley Mond Hines Joan Jeanne Halamicek Methodist Church

Piano Recital by Miss Gottbrecht’s Pupils in West Liberty

A piano recital is set for Tuesday evening at the Methodist church in West Liberty. Pupils of Miss Mildred Gottbrecht of Muscatine will perform, including John Smith, Mevilyn Ditmars, Mary Dallas McIntosh, Marjorie McMahon, Virginia Smith, Dorothy Holmes, Mary Edith Kirby, Betty Ann Spinden, Dorothy Wilson, Margaret Carey, Bernice Reid, Mary Davis, Margaret Jensen, Charlotte Crees, Leata Hilderbrand, Marie Smith, Dorothy Kleinert, Agnes Agnew, oe Plater, and Ruth Ann McMahon.

Mildred Gottbrecht Muscatine John Smith Mevilyn Ditmars Mary Dallas McIntosh Marjorie McMahon Virginia Smith Dorothy Holmes Mary Edith Kirby Betty Ann Spinden Dorothy Wilson Margaret Carey Bernice Reid Mary Davis Margaret Jensen Charlotte Crees Leata Hilderbrand Marie Smith Dorothy Kleinert Agnes Agnew Oe Plater Ruth Ann McMahon

Whittier L. A. L. Club Elects Officers at Farm Meeting

The L. A. L. club met at Ernest McGrew farm near Whittier on Wednesday afternoon. Present were Mesdames Paul Stewart Sam Palmer Clifford McClelland Carl Lundeen Ralph Pearson Irwin Coppock Alfred Coppock Cecil Cooper Clarence McGrew and Louis Taber. Election of officers named Clarence McGrew president Irwin Coppock vice president and Ernest McGrew secretary.

Ernest McGrew Whittier Paul Stewart Sam Palmer Clifford McClelland Carl Lundeen Ralph Pearson Irwin Alfred Coppock Cecil Cooper Clarence McGrew Louis Taber Irwin Coppock

Maquoketa Couple Wed in Lena Ill Home

Maquoketa Mrs Irma Quigley daughter of Mrs Charles Comstock and Clifford E Stowers both of seaceomera wed Tuesday at 2 45 p m in the home of Rev Theodore J Pogels Lutheran minister in Galena Illinois. Attending were the bridegroom s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs William Spohiler Center Junction. Mrs Stowers has worked four years at the Graham store. Mr Stowers owns a Maquoketa garage and they set up home at 119 North Olives.

Irma Quigley Charles Comstock Clifford E. Stowers Seaceomera Theodore J. Pogels Galena Ill William Spohiler Center Junction Maquoketa North Olives

Social Newsfrom Earlville and Surrounding Towns

A roundup of local gatherings includes Earlville host H C Snyder and family honoring Mary Nodolf of Belmont Wisconsin on a birthday. several church and club groups hold picnics and lawn parties at homes in Manchester Thrills and Thrill’s. Participants include Nodolf families, Wickmanns, Kusts, Coes, and local wives and groups such as Ladies Aid and Missionary societies with varied devotionals and programs.

H. C. Snyder Mary Nodolf Belmont Wisa Theas Ters Carrie G. H. Nodolf Bobby W. Nodolf Sal. Hy Tan Co. H. Wickmann Guerdon Wis Will Kust Kenosha Ladies Aid Society Immanuel Lutheran Church Chain of Ten Club Thrill’'s Manchester Sunda Golda Larson T. Club Elsie Davey

National and State Officials to Attend Iowa Auxiliary Convention

The American Legion Auxiliary Iowa department holds its annual Cedar Rapids convention Tuesday through Thursday. National President Mrs Louise W Williams from Tucahohe arrives Tuesday morning, along with National Secretary Mrs Gwendolyn Wiggin MacDowell of Indianapolis. State President Mrs George W Prichard of Onawa and Department Secretary Mrs M Myrton Shelley of Des Moines arrived Friday to finalize preparations. Mrs L P Lyman chairs the host Han ford Post No 5 group and leads the convention planning.

Chamber of Commerce Bernhard Duthbert Sam Christensen Maurice Cahill Legion Memorial Building Legion Auxiliary Louise W. Williams Tuckahoe N. Y Gwendolyn Wiggin MacDowell Indianapolis Ind Boys Mary Jane Hubbard Patty Ann Dudek Maxine Darey Marilyn Morehouse Frank V. Orr Maurice Hic American Legion Auxiliary Cedar Rapids Iowa Department of the Auxiliary Story City MacDowell Williams

Bridge Club Hosts Quiet Evening and Elections

North English Mrs W C Carson hosted the Bridge club with guests Mrs Melvine McCurdy Mrs Alvin Fluek and Mrs Charles Fawcett from Philadelphia. High score went to Mrs James Lindsley low to Mrs Arthur Baird traveling prize to Mrs Jack Lavelle. Dorothy Geiger chosen president replacing A C Schoenthaler. The Kensington Methodist church hosted an afternoon session with Mrs Maggie Rowe Mrs Clark Berry and Mrs C C Evans as hostesses. Grace Roberts elected president with Trae Melee the new officer. Kenneth center of her son Ardiths fourth birthday drew family and guests.

W. C. Carson Bridge Club Melvine McCurdy Alvin Fluek Charles Fawcett Philadelphia James Lindsley Arthur Baird Low Fluek Fawcett Low Jack Lavelle Dorothy Geiger A. C. Schoenthaler Methodist Kensington Maggie Rowe Clark Berry C. C. Evans Grace Roberts Trae Melee Aeleter Sears Kenneth Centerof Ardith Barnes Elev Davidson Margaret Mitchell Edith Barnes Keith Weber van Teddy

Edgewood Couple Weds at Grandparents Home

The marriage of Miss Elda Mae Schultz daughter of Francis Schultz Edgewood and Gustav Adolph Anderson of St. Paul Minnesota was solemnized at the bride�s grandparents home four miles south of here on Sunday noon. The Rev T Richardson Gray Edgewood Congregational church led the ceremony before near relatives. Places at the wedding dinner.

Elda Mae Schultz Francis Schultz Edgewood Gustav Adolph Anderson St. Paul Minn Joseph Sharp Here T. Richardson Gray Edgewood Congregational Church

Monticello Social Notes Include Literary Club and Bridge

Monticello hosts Friday literary club meeting with program on America Convalescent and a review of Years of Grace by Harriet Coughlan. Miss Vera Paul visiting from Onslow honored with bridge at Oscar York home. First Presbyterian Missionary Society met at Frank Walker home with Ethelwyn Wilcox and E J Farley speakers. Summer bridge party at local Country club featured guests from Dixon Illinois and Clermont. Dress of Monti members noted in social roundups.

L. W. Lovell Friday Paternoon America H. 8. Richardson Grace Harriet Coughlan Oscar York Vera Paul Onslow Frank Walker Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Ethelwyn Wilcox E. J. Farley Collen Dysert Dixon Ill Herman Rolf Clermont August Ricklefs Mesdames L. W. Lovell B. C. Rothmarring Ryn Burrell Fagan Keota Illinois R. A. Dress Monti- Fagan Thomas Hamilton O. S. Darland

Visitor Elsie Narber Showman Guests in Cedar Rapids

Shellsburg notes Elsie Narber Showman from Casper Wyoming has visited her Narber parents in Cedar Rapids and her Beatty relatives in Shellsburg. A Shellsburg camping party departed Tuesday for a Cedar River trip north of Palo with several local youths joining the outing.

Elsie Narber Showman Casper Wyo Homer Narber Cedar Rapids C. E. Beatty Shellsburg Cedar River Palo Nellie Kathleen Gladys Nettell Fern Calah Evans Margaret Evans Dorothy Mary Bixby Lela Inman Leota Jones Florence Penny

Oakdale Socials and Ringling Circus Visit Cedar Rapids

Oakdale residents entertained guests including Mr and Mrs Harold McCandlass of Belle Plaine. Ringling's circus drew Oakdale visitors in day and evening shows at Cedar Rapids including Dr W H Ruark and family, Miss Ethel Cararet, and nurse Ruth Taylor. Hospital scene saw William Winter visited by Felix Adler and Charlie Webber, circus performers. Miss Margaret Thompson, superintendent of nurses, was recalled home to South English for her mother’s death. funeral planned there. Dr J William

W. McL. Spear Harold McCandlass Belle Plaine Ringling Cedar Rapids Oakdale Spear Dougy Jimmy Ethel Cararet W. H. Ruark LeVerne Swigert W. J. Johnson Ruth Taylor Second North William Winter Felix Adler Clinton Charlie Webber Adler Helen Atterberg Keokuk Perry Richards Sterling Margaret Thompson South English Josephine B. Thompson Baptist Church J. William

Miriam Davidson Weds E Raymond Wilson At Stanwood Home

Miss Miriam Davidson daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark Davidson of Stanwood married E Raymond Wilson son of Mrs Charles B Wilson of Morning Sun in a Thursday ceremony at the Davidson home. Guests included numerous relatives and friends while music and a reception followed the service. The couple plan to sail August 13 on the S S Bremen for Germany as Wilson pursues further study in Europe.

Stanwood William Davidson Miriam Davidson Mark Davidson E. Raymond Wilson Charles B. Wilson Morn- Sun Walter C. Davidson William Arthur Davidson C. B. Wilson J. Ralph Wilson Marion Wilson Mary E. Wilson John Wilson Lois Honeyman Morning Sun Raymond Joseph Hopkinton Marjorie Munn Erie 5. Porter Miller Cairo Egypt J. Wiley Beveridge Sumner Margaret Jean Spehr Monmouth Ill H. J. Hoyman Roberta Waterloo W. H. Hoyman Indianola W. C. Davidson Somenouck Terrell Des Moines Wallace McKee Carlisle High College University of Iowa Assait Tipton Monmouth College Iowa State College Ames Columbia University New York Japan Wilson Bremen Germany Europe Geneva

Van Horne Band Hosts Luncheon at Hagen Home

Van Horne band members and director Daniel A Upah held a luncheon and lawn party at George Hagen home south of town. Band members listed include Hillis Hausman Catherine Coon Opal Hagen and others with four absent. Evangelical Missionary members met for a regular business luncheon at the church. St Andrews Missionary Society hosted Mrs Marvin Kerkman. Mrs Vernon Coffman entertained girls at the park for Patricia birthday.

van Horne Daniel A. Upah George Hagen Hillis Hausman Catherine Coon Opal Hagen Jeanette Thompson Marjorie Guider Harrett Werner Marion Woltersdorf Geneva Jenks Donald Grady Francis van Deusen Donald Kading Leland Barron John Barry Victor Ullerich Laverne Kelly Kanke Russel Sparks Charles Johnson Harold Plagman Kenneth Jurgens Howard Wieditz John Garbers Harold Wieditz Leland Barry John Holler Orville Bruger Robert Krumm Gilbert Schiarbaum Norma Reinhardt Evangelical Missionary Henry Grote C. G. Coon Orin C. Thompson St. Andrews Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church Marvin Kerkman Vernon Coffman Patricia

Woman's Missionary Society Meets at Mrs John FF Bor ing

The Stanwood group of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church met at Mrs John FF Bor ing's home Thursday afternoon. Mrs Nelson Clancy and Mrs Loran Hart led the study period. A picnic supper honored Mrs F A Mc Coy for five years of active service as she prepares to move to Springdale.

Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church John FF Nelson Clancy Loran Hart F. A. McCoy Springdale

Vinton Residents Hosting Family Events and Weddings

Dorothy Prescott and George S. Carlson Jr. plan a Lake Park Iowa wedding with immediate family only. Prescott is the daughter of Oscar and wife, a Vinton High School 1930 graduate. Carlson, a Vinton creamery worker, is a Dike High School alumnus. An extended social calendar follows with bridge parties, Primmer family reunion, and other gatherings in Vinton and Shellsburg as guests visit from Chicago and Florida.

Dorothy Prescott George S. Carlson, Jr Vinton E. EB. Star Lake Park Iowa Marcella Star Carlson Donovan Martin Prescott Oscar Prescott Vinton High School Dike High School Vinton Creamery Anna Eddy Vinton Country Club Hamilton Tobin

Beautiful Prairieburg wedding linked with Cedar Rapids

Miss Helen M. Kula married Amos A. Meyers at St Josephs church in Prairieburg. Bridesmaid Miss Wilma Kula and best man Ralph L. Myers. Rev. Stephen J. Kucera officiated. After a noon dinner at the bride’s parents near town wedding dance followed. The couple plan to reside in Cedar Rapids after a brief Wisconsin trip.

St. . Joseph's Church Helen M. Kula Amos A. Meyers Wilma Kula Ralph L. Myers Stephen J. Kucera Frank A. Kula Cedar Rapids Andrew Meyers Solon Wisconsin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Hotel Roosevelt State Board George W. Prichard Leo J. Duster Past Presidents’ Party Charles Duster Ruth Ebling Massey Eleanor Taylor Ruth Hurtt Yount Charles Brabbitt Helen Kacena Stark Lulu Engleman Welty Cedar Rapids Legion Auxiliary Merry Beth Black of Legion Auxiliary Convention Ms Gwendolyn Wiggint MacDowell Trobaart Mos.m Mutton Shelley Mye Mrs. Lplarmar West Liberty Earlville Monticello Lydia Wehmeier Perkins First Ave Gazette Want Primmer Charles G. Primmer Chester Clime Urbana Herman Rogers Earl Wilson Beulah Kizer Brandon Ivan Dickinson Shellsurg G. E. Carrier Meee Joe Showalter R. J. Brown Riverside Park Alberta Thompson Chicago Ella Jo Thompson West Palm Beach Fla John Thompson Prairieburg R. D. Brown Se. St. St. E
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