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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1936

Page

9

Rosalia Gorius and Merle Paul Wed in Viola

Rosalia Gorius daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Gorius wed Merle Paul son of Mr and Mrs David Paul Tuesday at St Patrick s church Anamosa Rev P J Behan officiated The couple planned a reception at the bride s parents home southeast of Viola with about seventy five guests A dance in Fireman s hall Anamosa followed the ceremony

Viola St. Patrick’s Church Anamosa Rosalia Gorius Joseph Gorius Merle Paul David Paul Springville Dorothy Gorius Harrison Paul P. J. Behan Alice St. Paul’s School Worthington Gordon East Coast Company Polytechnic High School Long Beach Calif Fireman's Hall

Local quilting groups meet in Brandon churches

Brandon women held quilting sessions at the Methodist church with eight participants including Mrs. Herbert Strum and Mrs. Arthur Shaffer. The Get-to-Gethers of the Christian church gathered at George McKinley’s south of Brandon with thirty two attendees and two guests, plus games and refreshments. Loyal Women of the Christian church met in the church basement for quilting with seven present including Mrs. Manda Farmer and Mrs. Nettie Farmer.

Methodist Herbert Strum Arthur Shaffer George Shaffer Ralph Bender E. E. Quaas H. R. Alderman H. B. Hanouse Williams The Christian Church George McKinley Brandon Ed McKinley Tia Mae McKinley Women of the Christian Church Manda Farmer Nettie Farmer Susie Towne Maude Pardon Mildred Albert Rose Short D. H. Revel

Social and birthday gatherings in Monticello church circle

The Women’s Social circle of the Monticello Methodist Church met on Wednesday for a business session and social hour. Hosts included Mrs. Albert Schmidt at a birthday dinner for her husband with many local and out of town guests. Additional hospitality covered Maples Inn and a gathering for Vera Mattocks of Wadena and guests from Milwaukee and Detroit.

Methodist Church Byron Abel Boyd Shannon Rudolph Langer Stella Lang Albert Schmidt Fred Schmidt Chris Eileen Paul Schmidt George John Schmidt Lizzie Schmidt Ernest Henry Kameens Alph Oten Anna Kammerman Harold Egger Audrey Jean Fonticello Ted Little Clinton Lester Schmidt Earlville Fred Taylor Olin Fred McLaughlin Vera Mattocks Wadena Iola George Milwaukee Wis Marian Allen E. G. Hicks Maples’ Inn Howard Irvine Margaret Birmingham W. J. Greer Marion Frances Greer Petoskey Detroit, Mich C. K. Greer Albert McNeill John Bateman Monticello

Federated church guild meets in annex and hosts card party

The Lost Nation Federated church guild held its monthly meeting in the church annex. A Legion auxiliary public card party followed last week on the William Haak lawn. Nine tables played with prizes won by Gabe Bees, Mrs. William Mohl, Mrs. William Rohling and Mrs. Francis McAndrew. Sponsors included Mrs. Viola Wiese and others.

Federated Church Guild The Legion Auxiliary William Haak Gabe Bees William Mohl William Rohling Francis McAndrew Viola Wiese Stasia Rutenbeck Margaret Betts Lucille Mounts

Ships at Sea Quilt Block Instructions From Nancy Page

Instructions for appliqueing the Sloop Yawl block in the Ships at Sea quilt series by Nancy Page. Includes center panel layout, fabric choices, pattern tracing, cutting allowances, stitching directions, and notes on future blocks and obtaining the direction leaflet.

Nancy Page The Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rebekah Lodge Meeting at Hotel Montrose

Cedar Rebekah lodge meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Hotel Montrose French room after the VFW hall business session. Games and refreshments follow. Mrs. Mary Reese will outline plans for the women’s lay retreat at Sacred Heart academy.

Cedar Rebekah Cedar Rebekah Lodge Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall Montrose Sacred Heart Academy Mary Reese

Ladies auxiliary meeting at Memorial building

The ladies auxiliary to the V. F. W. post No. 788 will meet at the Memorial building on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Members are asked to bring their recreation home donation.

V. F. W. Post

Security Benefit Association Holds Friday Meeting

The Security Benefit association will hold its regular business meeting Friday at 8 p.m. in Moose hall. After the meeting members will entertain friends at a card party with pinochle and five hundred and prizes awarded.

Security Benefit Association Moose Hall

Star No 4 D of H Plans Regular Meeting

Star No 4 D of H will hold its regular meeting in K P hall Wednesday at 8 p m.

Women of the Grand Army meet Tuesday at 2

General Grenville Dodge circle No 88 will hold its regular business meeting Tuesday at 2 pm All veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic are invited to attend

Grenville Dodge

Louise Leibert Circle Luncheon at Marion Country Club

Louise Leibert circle of King's Daughters will meet for a 1 o'clock luncheon Tuesday at the Marion Country Club. Hostesses will be Mrs. Robert Chapman, Mrs. K. E. Cornell, Mrs. H. D. Peters, Mrs. William Quinby and Mrs. A. R. Glazier.

Louise Leibert King’s Daughters Marion Country Club Robert Chapman K. E. Cornell H. D. Peters William Quinby A. R. Glazier

Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge to Hold Meeting

The Star of Maine Rebekah lodge No. 221 of I O O F will hold a business meeting at 838 First Avenue East on Thursday with a social hour and refreshments to follow.

Star of Maine Rebekah Rebekah Lodge First Avenue E

Daughters of Isabella Circle Plans Regular Meeting

Daughters of Isabella Lady of Perpetual Help circle schedules a regular meeting for Wednesday at an unspecified time and location. Members are urged to attend. protocol and activities to be discussed.

Daughters of Isabella Lady of Perpetual Help Circle

Cedar Rapids Navy Mothers Club Meeting Notice

The Cedar Rapids Navy Mothers club will meet on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the YMCA. All mothers of enlisted and former enlisted men are invited to attend.

Navy Mothers’ Club Cedar Rapids

Sunshine Auxiliary Meeting At Maine Lodge Hall

Sunshine auxiliary L A P M will meet Monday at 8 p m at Maine lodge hall refreshments will be served.

Sunshine Auxiliary L. A Maine Lodge Hall

Tirzah Society Postpones Regular Meeting

The Tirzah Society announces its regular meeting is postponed to the next regular gathering.

Tirzah Society

Foresters of America Court Cedar No 3 Meet Wednesday

Foresters of America Court Cedar No 3 will hold its next regular meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the I O O F hall. All Foresters are asked to be present.

Foresters of America I. O. O. F. Hall Foresters

Auxiliary Picnic at Daniels Park Friday

The Auxiliary to I A of M will hold a picnic lunch at Daniels Park this Friday at 1 p.m. Members should bring a covered dish and picnic supplies.

I. A. of M Daniels Park

Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Meets to Sew Dressings

Mercy Hospital auxiliary will hold a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the hospital to sew and prepare surgical dressings for patient care.

Mercy Hospital Auxiliary

Standard Life Association Picnic at Bever Park Pavilion

The Standard Life Association club will meet Friday for a picnic lunch at the new Bever Park pavilion. Members are asked to bring picnic requirements.

Standard Life Association Bever Park

Winter Temple Pythian Sisters Meet At Ellis Park

Winter Temple No 78 of the Pythian Sisters will hold a business meeting and a picnic supper at the river pavilion in Ellis Park at 6 p.m. Monday for members.

Winter Temple Pythian Sisters River Pavilion Ellis Park

Picnic Rules Apply as Community Event Starts

Residents are informed to follow standard picnic requirements for the community gathering. Organizers emphasize safety, cleanup, and proper disposal of waste to ensure a smooth event.

Royal Neighbor Boosters Cancel August Meeting

The Boosters club will not hold a meeting during August. No events are planned for the month.

Royal Neighbor Boosters Boosters Club

Social Riders Meet With Mrs Payn at 1914 Ninth Street

The Social Riders will meet with Mrs Hazel Payn at 1914 Ninth Street SW on Tuesday at 730 p.m. The notice provides a contact point for attendees and confirms the regular meeting location and time.

Hazel Payn Ninth Street SW

Modern Woodmen Linden Camp Plans 50th Anniversary Picnic

Linden camp No. 145 Modern Woodmen of America will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows hall to finalize plans for its fiftieth anniversary picnic set for Sunday at Ellis Park.

Modern Woodmen Linden Camp Modern Woodmen of America Odd Fellows Hall Second Avenue SE Ellis Park

Lisbon Daisy Burd Presents Local Music Recital

Lisbon Daisy Burd led a class of music pupils in a recital at Federated church on Tuesday afternoon featuring Martha Ann Bigger Dorothy Gish Carol Gish Leo Frederick Catherine Cahn Donna Faye Dunn Donna Lou Estabrook Orvin Kent Frink Lester Norbohm Laurence Gouchee Gene Johnston Elva Mae Argot John Argot Nola Robertson Alberta Gaines Bernice Lembaugh Joyce Ann Dunn Ethel Mae Bigger Evelyn Meyers Elizabeth Frederick and Marilyn Frink Peggy Frink. The Standard Bearer group held a pool party and picnic at Thomas Park Marion. officers elected include President Margaret Siggins Vice President Jean Sankot Secretary Betty Sankot Treasurer Roberta Johnston International Secretary Marilyn Frink Librarian Maxine Burge with Mrs Harlan Briggs as leader.

Daisy Burd Federated Church Martha Ann Bigger Dorothy Carol Gish Leo Frederick Catherine Cahn Donna Faye Dunn Donna Lou Estabrook Orvin Kent Frink Lester Norbohm Laurence Gouchee Gene Johnston Elva Mae John Argotsinger Nola Robertson Alberta Gaines Bernice Lembaugh Joyce Ann Dunn Ethel Mae Bigger Evelyn Meyers Elizabeth Frederick Marilyn Peggy Frink Thomas Park Marion Margaret Siggins Jean Sankot Betty Sankot Roberta Johnston Marilyn Frink Maxine Burge Harlan Briggs

Mechanicsville Bridge Club Recap at Mrs McCormick Home

Mrs H C McCormick hosted the Monday Afternoon Bridge Club at her house with guests Miss Ella Conner Mrs Frank Woods and Miss Reynolds. Mrs W J Dallas won the traveling prize. The Methodist Church Ladies Aid met Friday afternoon with Mrs Floyd Moir Mrs Charles Brown and Mrs Walter Kiehl on the entertainment committee.

H. C. McCormick Ella Conner Frank Woods Miss Reynolds W. J. Dallas Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church Floyd Moir Charles Brown Walter Kiehl

Tipton Modern Fiction Club Met With Mrs Gossett

The Tipton Modern Fiction Club met Monday with Mrs. L. O. Gossett. Mrs. Allen Rumble reviewed Weather in the Streets. A farewell courtesy showered handkerchiefs on Mrs. W. J. Glassgow. The Presbyterian service guild held a picnic at McCormick's camp in Rochester for Mrs. William Chappell and Mrs. W. J. Glassgow. Mrs. Ora Leabhart hosted Harmony club guests honoring her sister Mrs. Susie Gibson of Winterset who has stayed two weeks.

Modern Fiction Club L. O. Gossett Allen Rumble W. J. Glassgow Service Guild The Presbyterian Church McCormick Rochester William Chappell Ora Leabhart Harmony Club Susie Gibson Winterset Leabhart Home

Belle Plaine Society Hosts Reunion and Bridge Parties

Belle Plaine residents gathered for a relative and friend reunion at the Malcolm home with Martha Stone of Clovis as guest. Out of town guests included Gayle Eggers and Charles Sullivan of Cedar Rapids and Violet Hook of Manhattan Kansas.

Martha Stone Clovis N. M Walter Malcolm Malcolm Raymond Eggers Cedar Rapids Marion Rucker Gladstone O. A. Rucker Richard Rucker Ruth Hecht Rosemary H. L. Malcolm and Sons Homer Kithcart R. R. Shirk Anna Malcolm Belle Plaine Dora Murray Order of Eastern Star Jessie Rucker Bertha Collins Addie Theeman Wilma Sullivan Marian Kimm Blairstown Bridge Club Miss Sullivan Leon Dierks Nebel Burdette Beck Virginia Otto Ealy John Kruger

Iowa City Notables Move On to New Posts and Events

Dr. Gregory leaves Iowa City for an assistant professor post at Louisiana State University. Marjorie Bryan will teach at Stanton High School next year after earning a BA from the University of Iowa. Mrs. West hosts a Lake MacBride camping party returning today. Dr. Sinclair leaves Philadelphia after a visit with relatives. Two Iowa City women join DAR standing committees. Local D A R members plan the Washington district convention on Sept 16. Edith Tomlin hosts a shower for Mrs. Coen of Mexico. Jane and Joan Turley visit Florence Rohrbacher with a dance at her home. At a picnic.

Raymond Gregory New Orleans Gregory University of Iowa College of Medicine Louisiana State University Marjorie Bryan Alvin W. Bryan Stanton High School University of Iowa Dorothy Jane West A. A. West Bella Vista Place West Cottage Lake MacBride Iowa City Andrew H. Wood J. F. Sinclair Philadelphia Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution Zada M. Cooper James Lons Washington E. Belle Durant Edith Tomlin William Coen Mexico Edward Shea Jane Joan Turley Springfield Ill Florence Rohrbacher William M. Rohrbacher Rohrbacher

Notable Social Gathering and Travel Notices

A group of young ladies hosted the Turley twins and Helen Graham of Terra Haute Indiana at a park supper on Tuesday. Mrs Caroline Steindler and her son and daughter-in-law Dr and Mrs Arthur Steindler left Iowa City for New York to sail to Europe on the Ile de France. Mrs Steindler plans to live in Vienna while the Steindlers expect to return to Iowa City mid September.

City Park Turley Twins Helen Graham Terra Haute Ind Russell Graham D. W. Corey Caroline Steindler Arthur Steindler Iowa City New York Europe Ile de France

Local golf and social notes from Anamosa Wapsipinicon club

Anamosa reports prize winners at Wapsipinicon Country Club including Mrs Alfred Remley and Mrs G R Wilkinson for golf with second place to Mrs H C Metcalf and Mrs Jack McCullough. Helen Corwin won the putting prize. Social events feature breakfasts after matches, vacations, and gatherings including a surprise birthday for Lucille Remley and a seventh birthday for Earnest Ament. A May wedding for Rosalia Gorius and Merle Paul is noted with 150 guests and a planned dance.

Alfred Remley G. R. Wilkinson Wapsipinicon Country Club H. C. Metcalf Jack McCullough Helen Corwin W. H. Frazer James E. Remley California Seattle H. F. Dolan Dorothy Hunt Ocean Springs H. S. Dutton Mary Dutton Steuben Cedar Rapids Wapsipinicon State Park Winifred Gladys Lillie Mertie Créw Eckerman W. J. Blanch Lee Reid Mertie Crow W. H. Chipman James Porter Alvina Rich Joe Gorius Anamosa Merle Paul David Paul Springville P. J. Behan St. Patrick’s Church Dorothy Gorius Harrison Paul Mable Murray Jane Niles Mrs. Paul Paul Lou Hartman Warden

Duffe Hosts Fortieth Anniversary At Wilton Junction

Mr and Mrs Frank L Duffe celebrated forty years of marriage with a large family gathering at their Wilton Junction home on Sunday Frances Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Smith Atalissa and Herbert L Coss son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Coss wed Saturday Aug 1 at St Marys church with Rev J M Cash presiding The Moscow Methodist Ladies aid held an all day quilting session followed by a picnic din

Frank L. Duffe Frances Smith Lee Smith Atalissa Herbert L. Coss Elmer Coss St. Mary’s Church J. M. Cash P Methodist Ladies’ Aid Moscow

Waubeek Social Club Meeting Highlights

The Waubeek W V I S club met Monday with Mrs. Lucy Moore as president. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Reiger Mrs. Ernest Miles Donald and several others. A picnic supper was served at five oclock. Sylvia Willmott hosted the H G L E club on Wednesday with a list of members and guests attending.

Lucy Moore Charles Reiger Ernest Miles Donald Marshall Miles Shirley Katherine Delaney Hayden Grace McCann Truman Tom Willmott Tony Lillig Cora Heminway Sylvia Willmott Goldie Walmutt Liela Miles Dorothy Lillig Fonta Cunningham Thelma Hartsell Ruby Miles Viola Etzel Edna Miles Betty Walmott Lila Hills Bertha Willmott

Mid-summer picnic highlights Whip-Poor-Will club

North Liberty hosts the Whip-Poor-Will club annual picnic at Grace George’s home. About fifty enjoyed a lawn supper, readings by Mrs. Nelle Fuhrmeister, and a play Cleaning the Attic by Mrs. Verne Colony and others. Guests included Mrs. Florente Wolfe and Miss Annie Winters of Independence. Rose Mary Fuhrmeister hosted a gathering for Alva Munson of Whittier, Calif. Inez Anderson and Margaret Myers won bridge prizes.

Whip-Poor-Will Club Grace George Nelle Fuhrmeister Verne Colony Lila Alt Eleanor Mae Florente Wolfe Mary Colony Annie Winters Independence Rose Mary Fuhrmeister Here Alva Munson Whittier Calif Margaret Myers Inez Anderson

Presbyterian Ladies Work ing Band Hostess and Guests

Center Junction Mrs Willis Martin hosted the Presbyterian Ladies Working band at her east of town home Thursday afternoon with Mrs Frank Dawes presiding and leaders Mrs Fred Biere and Mrs Harry Chase. Guests included Mrs Harry James and Mrs Jessie Arnold plus Mrs A D Serbousek. Mr and Mrs F D Sutherland entertained relatives north of town Thursday evening for house guests Mr and Mrs A Norris and two sons from Hawich Minn, with out of town guests Mrs R P Clark and daughter Roberta of Monticello.

Willis Martin Presbyterian Ladies Working Band Frank Dawes Fred Biere Harry Chase Harry James Jessie Arnold A. D. Serbousek F. D. Sutherland A. Norris Hawich Minn R. P. Clark Roberta Monticello

Frasers and Bradkes Hold Regional Family Reunions

Hopkinton hosts Fraser family gathering at Hartwick camp on the Maquoketa River with six siblings and many relatives listed from across Iowa and beyond celebrating fifty two years since the Scottish immigrants settled in Delaware county. A Bradke family reunion followed in Anamosa State Park with attendees from Hopkinton Vinton Cedar Rapids and Minnesota. A reunion of the entire E. S. continues the note.

Fraser Hartwick Maquoketa River Thomas Fraser Scotland America Delaware County W. C. Mason Edward Mason Mary Elizabeth Mason Hopkinton Clarke Fraser Mason and Son Ward Iowa City Donald Fraser Betty Jane Fraser Queen City Donald Bowman Des Moines John Harker Leonard Mortensen Minneapolis David Fraser Cortland N. Y Meffert Fraser Randolph Kan John Fraser Elizabeth Fraser Manhattan Ralph Bowman Billings, Mont Kenneth Bowman Bradke State Park Anamosa Robert Bradke Ellen Bradke Erma Bradke John Bradke Vinton L. J. Dvorak Jack Harback Cedar Rapids George Shrader P. B. Nieman James Reisner Manchester Walter Kurth Homestead Robert Munson Virginia Detroit Lakes Minn Harold Wendt Dorothy Bishop Earlville L. P. Bradle Macknight Minnesota E. S

Dufoe Family Fellowship at Home Gathering

The Dufoe family held a Saturday reunion at their home with E S Dufoe of Hopkinton and Floyd and B F Dufoe of Center Point among attendees. Also present were Loren Wheeless of Orlando and Rev and Mrs David de Best who observed their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise gift of twenty five silver dollars from the church congregation. The de Bests have led the local Presbyterian church for five years.

de Best Presbyterian Church

Seventeenth Birthday Suprise For Richard Rohwedder

Richard Rohwedder celebrated his seventeenth birthday with a surprise party hosted by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Otto Rohwedder. About twenty guests attended and presented the honoree with a gift.

Family reunions held at Schoon and Husmane homes

A Sunday family reunion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Schoon with many relatives from Macrengo and nearby towns including Ed Nickles Edwin Englebart and Herman Englebart among others. Jack Husmane hosted a dinner Sunday with guests from Langworthy Castle Grove and surrounding areas.

George Schoon Ed Nickles Edwin Roy Nickles Lawrence Etner Macrengo, Ill Lena Englebart Ed Englebart Ed Engelbart Herman Englebart Ben Englebart Vivian Leroy Taylor Rex Reuter Carl Schoon Wilmer Gerd Rickels Vinecent Tishauser Jack Husman Ene Dorothy Robbert Langworthy Ernest Ortjies Rose Marie Castle Grove Carl Ortjies Emil D. John Dirks John Henry Henry E. Dirks Maynard

Community Notes From Shellsburg Area Ladies Aid Gatherings

The Presbyterian ladies aid met Thursday with Mrs. Henry Heath. A surprise birthday party for Mrs. Ethel Tumulty occurred at her home Wednesday hosted by the Methodist ladies aid. Dinner guests Tuesday at Mrs. Minnie Hayes included Nellie Castleman and children from South Bend Ind., Dora Wright Leal Wright Faye Wier Velma Wright from Palo, and Leora Evens of Shellsburg.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Henry Heath Ethel

Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting at Atalissa

The Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid society met with Mrs. Fred Pass Sr on Thursday with seventeen members and five visitors present. The Cheerful Workers club met at the home of Mrs Rowena Barkalow on Tuesday with eight members listed.

Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Fred Pass Cheerful Workers’ Club Rowena Barkalow Pearl Chapman Bernice Fingle Mildred Moe Killip Dorothea Markham Vinnie Conklin Blanch Hines Lillian Schmidt Minty Wathan

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