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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1932

Page

11

Honor Grandview Bride Elect Loved At Dinner And Bridge

Miss Leona Beik of Grandview a bridge party guest praised for two years of teaching will wed Don Walters of Burlington soon. Hostess duties were shared by Mrs. Morris and Miss Neva, with a guest list of West Liberty and Vinton residents. Miss Beik to be honored again Friday at Miss Alverda James home with Miss James and Mrs. Birkett aiding.

Leona Beik Grandview Miss Beik Don Walters Burlington Dorothy Strong Vinton Morris Neva Oo George Kirby Robert Wolf Irwin Mosher Harry Nelte Sam Carter Ray Hazlett Preston Brown Howard Watters Richard Peters James Birkett James Harney Harry Lewis Alverda James West Liberty W. G. Alcorn Lucille Beik Miss James

Local social notes from Anamosa and surrounding area

Edith Einstein of Radford Virginia visits with sister Mrs. Walton in Anamosa. Guests include Mrs. Alta Miles of Minneapolis and others from Sacramento Boston Lisbon and London Ontario. Rhinehart returns from Kansas City as supreme representative for Knights of Pythias. Several weddings parties and club activities noted with names of residents and visitors.

Edith Einstein Radford A. E. Walton Wenger Lee Calif Filson Sacramento Alta Miles Minneapolis W. H. Wenger Boston George Bittle Lisbon Walton Rhinehart Kansas City

New Fall Styles Highlight Lightweight Woolens and Silks

Readers learn of brisk fall fashions featuring lightweight woolens and crepey silks with bold contrasts. Patterns 1160 and 1180 showcase capes, boleros, puffed sleeves, and high necklines with detailed yardages, sizes, and easy step-by-step instructions. Send 15 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department for catalogs and patterns.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York

Columbus Junction Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings

Miss Leona Beik bride elect to Donald Walters of Burlington is honored at a pre nuptial party hosted by Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp with 45 guests. Wyman Community club hosts annual picnic and reunion at Columbus Chautauqua park with about 70 attendees including Mrs Herbert Halsey of Pittsburgh. Mrs H Lee Huston hosts a courtesy gathering for Mrs Moyle Lindsey with bridge. Rahmiller descendants hold third reunion at Columbus Chautauqua park with multiple families listed. A group of friends gather Thursday evening including F K Bryan and Mrs Frank Silver among others prominent in national democratic politics.

Leona Beik Donald Walters Burlington Ray Kemp Mesdames Murray Limbecker Paul Beik Jacob Keltner Guy Hardman Lucile Berk Marie Ce 1 Mary Lou Dorothy Downs Anita Dana Limbecker Faith McDill Wyman Myron Daily Wapello Jeff Cuthamp John Martin David Stapp William Rahmiller Fred George Boulton Fred Morrison T. N. O'Neil F. K. Bryan Frank Silver Cantril Joiner Memphis

Diverse community gatherings span Marion County

Lisbon hosts a Leona Roberts chapter gathering at Miss Alva Hen eks country home near Mechanicsville. Historical society members meet in Wyoming with talks by Minnie Whitcomb. W C T U members share a picnic with county leaders present. Numerous family reunions and birthdays mark a busy week across towns, including Burns, Wallick, and Meyer celebrations.

Leona Roberts Otterbein Guild Federated Sunday School Alva Heneks Mechanicsville Eloise Stuckslager Historical Society Wyoming Elva Calkins Briggs Minnie Whitcomb E. J. Esgate Marion Miss Whitcomb C. M. Stout Audrey Miss Stout C. C. Walmer Burns Bever Park Wallick Cedar Bluffs Elmer Wallick Blanche Wallick W.S. Aelick W. Bennett Yellowstone Park Calif Thay H. F. Sandrock Mrs. H. Bierkamp Durant Moscow

Williamsburg Circle Demonstration Portrays Diverse Characters

Williamsburg members of the Queen Esther circle met at the Methodist parsonage for a program featuring The Girl Who Had No Time with characters in costume including mountaineer Orientals Spanish people and the Negro. Officers elected included president vice president Dorcas recording secretary Viola Cubisher correspond secretary town treasurer. The WCTU met Tuesday at Mrs James Oliver home with Mrs John Denson in charge.

Queen Esther Mountaineer Eee Dorcas Viola Cubisher Ttawn James Oliver John Denson

Calamus Willing Workers Plan Idle Hour Camp Picnic

Calamus Willing Workers met at Mrs Julius Petersens home Aug 8. Contestants included Mrs dames Dorothy Wieck Dorothy Grimm and Margaret Pruhs. A club picnic was set for next Tuesday at Idle Hour camp and Mrs Harlow Swensen will host next. The Girl Scouts met at Crystal Lake for dinner and swam in the afternoon. Virgil White was surprised with a birthday party for his 64th birthday Monday evening. The Just-A-Mere club held its annual picnic at Crystal Lake Thursday.

Julius Petersen Dames Dorothy Wieck Dorothy Grimm Margaret Pruhs Idle Hour Camp Harlow Swensen Crystal Lake Alex Park Virgil White Just-A-Mere

Missionary Society meets at Seehusen home

Center Junction Presbyterian group holds Thursday session with thirteen members. Devo tions led by Robbie and Pangburn. Irma Sanford discusses China of Today and J R McNeilly on A Challenge to Missions. Peter Prahm activates study book A Challenge to Change. Visitors include George Seehusen and others.

The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church T. B. Seehusen Robbie Pangburn Irma Sanford China J. R. McNeilly Peter Prahm Pen Pent George Seehusen J. I. J. Serbouse Rudolph Charles Dawes

Springville Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Sterner and Guests

Mrs Anna Sterner hosted the Springville bridge club with a long list of attendees including Mesdames Patten Crew Johnston Schwab Batch elder Sterner and Wilson among others. Guests included Miss Leta Smith and Mary Jackson with several Coopers and Carters noted. Bethany circle gathered at the Methodist church parlor Tuesday with Mrs Harry Dunn among hosts. The Willing Worker society met at the Presbyterian church parlor Wednesday.

Anna Sterner Bridge Club Mesdames Fannie Oma Patten Cleo Crew Vivian Johnston Irma Schwab Lulu Batchelder Fie Hazel Patten Aveh Gelvers Hattie Wilson Carolyn Ste Louise Curtano Ella Foust Lena Mann Ruby Ericson Freida Port Lucy Cooper Flo Sterner Bessie Newland Flo Smith Vera Carson Marion Nelle Wiley Margaret Emmons Ethel Freeman Lulu Batchener Fannie Safely Leta Mabel McShane Leta Smith Max Batchelder Mary J Cson Wilson Cooper Mary Jean Cooper Caroline Cooper June Pations Tom Pollock Cecil Oung Bethany Circle Methodist Church Harry Dunn J. W. Paust Cecil Cooper Willing Worker Society Presbyterian Church

Local Socials Highlight Birthday and Reunion Gatherings

Rowley The Lazy Daisy ox was entertained in the home of Mrs. Ronald Beachler Tuesday. One of Mrs. Eli Householder’s guests helped celebrate her birthday. A Martin Kress reunion is set for Sunday with many relatives listed from the area. Mrs. William Sloan hosted the King’s Heralds for Norma Sloan and John Bernisse birthdays at a Methodist church party.

Daisy Ox Ronald Beachler Eli Householder Minnie Hight Verle Annabelle Hight Frank Kautz Naomi Beverly Martin Kress Cass Maude Johnson Irene Bobbie Cae Neb George Kress Clarence Angellow Clarence Kress E. A. Johnson William Sloan King’s Heralds Methodist Church Norma Sloan John Bernisse

McCoys Honored Before Springdale Departure

Stanwood Mr and Mrs F A McCoy and children Helen and Joseph received multiple informal courtesies this week before leaving for Springdale. Helen attended a party hosted by the Misses Helen and Doris Miller and was guest of honor at a Girl Scout meeting where a clock and compass were given. The McCoys attended a picnic supper, with Mr McCoy noted for five years directing. Bertha Saverman and companion were also entertained at a picnic dinner on Sunday as she travels from Wisconsin to California to make her new home. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church met Thursday with refreshments served by newly elected officers: President Mrs F R Spear, Vice President Mrs J R Mackey, Treasurer Mrs Hazel Spear.

F. A. McCoy Helen Joseph Springdale Doris Miller McCoy Bertha Saverman

Central City Aid Society Meets at Congregational Parlor

The B and division of the Federated Church aid society held a joint meeting at the Congregational church parlors Wednesday with about fifty attendees. Guest Miss Theresa Woo discussed conditions in China and Sino-Japanese tensions, noting her studies in Ann Arbor and plans to return to China after completing her work. Other guests included Mrs. W. F. Johnes of Cedar Rapids, Miss Effie Norris of Denison, and Miss Margaret Davis of Clinton.

Aid Society of the Federated Church Congregational Church Theresa Woo Camp Wapsie Y China Miss Woo Ann Arbor Mich W. F. Johnes Cedar Rapids Effie Norris Denison Margaret Davis Clinton

Hopkinton Bridge Club Meets with Guests From Several Cities

The Hopkinton Fortnightly Bridge Club hosted Mrs E V Laughlin Mrs Adeline Finley of Kansas City Miss Elizabeth Maxwell of Earlham Ia and Miss Frances Laughlin as guests Monday Mr and Mrs Everett Wright entertained friends from Marion and Cedar Rapids Sunday Guests included Opal Hopker Virginia Cunningham Merle Paul Dorothy Cherry Melvin and Marjorie Han The Cedar Cliff Boys Club met at the district church Tuesday with a notice of work at the site.

Bridge Club E. V. Laughlin Adeline Finley Kansas City Elizabeth Maxwell Earlham Frances Laughlin Everett Wright Marion Cedar Rapids Opal Hopker Virginia Cunningham Merle Paul Dorothy Cherry Melvin Marjorie Hanson Cedar Cliff

Oelwein Teacher Weds In Minnesota

Miss Bessie N. McKay and Palmer Hilsabeck united in marriage at Redwood Falls Minnesota. The ceremony was at the bride’s mother’s home with Rev. Lynn officiating. The bride is an Oelwein teacher. the groom, former Oelwein resident, now in Glasco Kansas, will live here after a Minnesota lakes honeymoon. Out of town guests included Laurence Hilsabeck and family and Sarah Betty Hilsabeck.

Elizabeth McKay Redwood Falls Oelwein Hilsabeck A. R. Hilsabeck Glasco Kan Aresent Minnesota Laurence Hilsabeck Robert Patricia Sarah Betty Hilsabeck

Methodists Dine At Mrs Atherton Home In Wyoming

Wyoming Methodist Ladies Aid were entertained at Mrs Nellie Atherton's home with assistant hostesses Mrs Marie Eichhorn Mrs A D Hunt Mrs Katie Phelps and Mrs Pearl Rogers. Birthday cake presented to Mrs G H Goodrick. Vacation visitors include Mr and Mrs Glen Cullen and family from Cincinnati visiting Wheery Hostetter and Lyons families. others guests include Ben Roush Estherville and relatives in Cambridge bound visit.

Methodist Ladies Aid Society Nellie Atherton Marie Eichhorn A. D. Hunt Katie Phelps Pearl Rogers G. H. Goodrick Wyoming Glen Cullen Cincinnati W. G. Wheery W. J. Hostetter Ben Roush Estherville W. J. Lyons C. H. Rogers Bonboy Millie Paul Thelma Benson Mary Jean Charlene Loveland Colo Gayle Hanold Eleanor Herzberger John Inglis Jane and Miriam Cambridge

North Liberty Notes Highlight Local Visits and Reunions

The Rev Everett Naftzger of Cairo visited the Bowmans in North Liberty. Ira Albright and daughters toured Pomona Ban with his sister and her husband Greenmiller. Irving Cropley and son left for Denver after visiting Ed Cropley’s family. Salley Files joined Cedar Rapids travelers to Letts to visit sister O L Foster and Elmer Black. The Wallick reunion drew M F Stoner Harold Nost John Stoner Florence Reuben Stoner and families to Cedar Bluffs.

Everett Naftzger Cairo Elmer Bowman Ira Albright Albright Greenmiller Pomona Ban Irving Cropley Denver Colo Ed Cropley Salley Files Jesse Livinger Cedar Rapids Letts Files O. L. Foster Elmer Black M. F. Stoner Harold Nost John Stoner Florence Reuben Stoner Wallick Cedar Bluffs

WN C club picnic at Bever Park Cedar Rapids

Whittier The WN C club members with their husbands and families enjoyed a picnic at Bever Park in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday. Attendees included Mrs. Edna Wild with two sons, Mrs. Silas Bradley with daughter, and many other couples and their children.

WN. C. Club Bever Park Cedar Rapids Edna Wild Silas Bradley Bert Halstead Kyle Clark Guy Martin Ben Shellhammer Henry Hood Bert Stewart Tom Fred Bailey Fred Stanley Arthur Pearson Nellie Cregson Virginia Miller Maurice Miner Herman Steufel Will Secrist

Monticello Hosts and Honors At Social Gatherings

Monticello events feature EB Hicks hosting a Wednesday Maples Inn dinner with Ernest Hicks from Chicago as a guest and Mrs Lowell Hicks of Detroit also attending. A birthday celebration honors Yola Rodman and another at John Matthiessen’s country home marks George Riess Stuhler’s second birthday. Local residents Michelle Cass and Merle Cass host a birthday dinner with prize winners at bridge. Mrs Norman Bringard of Detroit and Mrs G Suter receive tribute on Mrs Suter’s seventy six birthday with relatives Alma Buel and Elizabeth Adams noted.

EB. G. Hicks EB. E. Hicks Maples Inn Ernest Hicks Chicago Monticello Lowell Hicks Detroit Mich Agnes Gearhart Ann Ehrisman Merle Cass Will George Riess Stuhler John Matthiessen Albert Stuhler Jane Marcella Clement E. J. Kint Margaret Georgia Kint Walker Harry Rodman Yola Lucile Huibregts Janet Lubben Louise Mettler Joyce Ambuehl Vanetta Shover Bonnie June Burris Ellen Mae Arthur Anamosa Friary Lena Marugg Arthur Madsen Cass Louis Barrack Carl Hodson Norman Bringard G. Suter Suter Marie Bader Alma Buel Elizabeth Adams Iowa City

Birthday gathering honors Troy area resident

Mrs Ashley McCright was surprised by fifty four friends and neighbors at her Troy home for a birthday. The list includes Florence Price Berdena Goldsberry Earl and Clifford Bostetler Ralph Oldridge Walter Melvin Wright Winnie McCright Carl Walton Emmett Shaffer Ervin Price Leo Kelso and others. A family dinner followed at the Jess Pugh home for visitors Mr and Mrs A L Teeters of Pueblo Colorado.

Ashley McCright Florence Price Berdena Goldsberry Central City Earl Bosteder Nebraska Clifford Bostetler Ralph Oldridge Walter Melvin Wright Jacob Schantz Carlton Winnie McCright

Maynard Bride Seals Marriage of Caldwell Kin to Philips

In Maynard Miss Winifred Caldwell wed John Philips of Luverne in a ceremonial vows event. The couple plans to reside in Luverne. A Caldwell home shower featured guests including Lois and Georgia Bing and Zella Caldwell, with misc showers hosted by Mrs. J E Bartels and Mrs. George Carley.

Lois Bing Georgia Bing Indianapolis Ind Hazel Bartels Gwenda Brownell Ruby Meyers Doris Meyers Hazel Henniges Ardella Brooks Mabel Haas Annabel Ingels Eleanor Barnes Mary Lou Barnes

Viola Oakes and Floyd Russell Wed in Stanley Parish

Miss Viola Oakes of Stanley and Floyd Russell of Ocelwein united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. C. E. Hillis officiating. Bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Oakes, graduated from Stanley High School in 1930. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Petry of Ocelwein. They will reside in Ocelwein.

Viola Oakes Stanley Floyd Russell O¢celwein C. E. Hillis Thomas Oakes Stanley High School John C. Russell Ray Petry Ooclwein

Onslow Visitors and Local Social Gatherings

Washington D C residents Mr and Mrs J W Bombay visited Onslow Wednesday with Mrs S G Hutton. They plan to move to California. The Ladies Guild met at Presbyterian church parlors hosted by Mrs A K McMaster and others. Birthday surprise for Mrs A K McMaster occurred Friday evening. Dike residents M B Waiters and daughter Ada Henningsen visited Mrs Elizabeth Orr last week. Another daughter Siby Smith from Washington DC joined Friday and returned to Dike Saturday.

J. W. Bombay Washington, D. C S. G. Hutton C. M. Holst Howard May Mossberry Plymouth Velma Neilson A. K. McMaster M. B. Waiters Dike Ada Henningsen Walters Siby Smith

Reverend Thomas to Lead Tripoli Church

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Theodora Thomas and daughter Helen hosted a parish hall supper with Zion Evangelical choir members and neighbors. The Rev. Mr. Thomas will leave this week to assume a new pastorate in Tripoli after accepting the call. Henry Koehne observed his seventy eighth birthday at home Friday with twenty relatives and friends in attendance.

Theodora Thomas Helen Zion Evangelica Arch Choir William Witte Charles Strackbein William Koch Carl Deichmann F. Conrad Lorraine Pauls Irma Griesbach Leona Schroeder Hugo Muhs Raymond Pancratz

Riverside Women Plan Three-Week Eastern Trip

Mrs. Anna Kern and her daughter Gail will depart Saturday for a motor tour through the eastern states. Their itinerary includes New York City Washington Philadelphia and Niagara Falls, with companions Misses Mary Crowe Evelyn Brown and Clare McKenna. They expect to be away about three weeks.

Anna Kern Gail New Y City Washington, D. C Philadelphia Niagara Falls Mary Crowe Des Moines Evelyn Brown Iowa City Clare McKenna Cedar Rapids

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Anamosa D. M. Strawman W. H. Prentice Onowa Club Strawman Country Home Country Club Clinton Bride Frank Maudsley L. A. Downing R. L. la Chappelle E. G. Rawson H. H. Gee B. I. McLaughlin Hildartman John . Dale Paul A. G. Remley Russell Beeson Baby Niles Clifford Niles Ralph E. Ditch Florence Kehoe Ganget C. E. Irwin Ditch Weiss Bungalow George Fegan Ray Hutchinson Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Harriet Cunningham Marjorie Monroe Merlin Sones Olive Gould C. Bride B. F. Erb James McMurrin H. D. Green Clayton Hartman Nettie Brown H. D. Barton F.S. Vetter Jennie Belknap O. Bride A. B. Lake Columbus Junction L. E. Lewis A. Tanner D. M. Roberts Lois Owen Owen Robert Sarah G. Williams Rex Porter Iva Oliver D. Blythe C. C. Dane Helen, Roberts Freret Kathleen David D. Williams Shirley Dubuque van Hoene Elizabeth Evans Emma Blythe Orlo Meyer Lewis Meyer Floyd Mayer O. C. Mumm George Koester Ella Irvin Hofmaster Williamsburg Calamus Center Junction Springville Rowley Stanwood Central Tru Mrs. Palmer Hilsabeck North Liberty Whittier Merchants National Bank Dial Troy Mills Winifred Caldwell of Maynard Mrs. Join Philips George Carley Edwin Greve Freeport Ill Frank Potts Darrel Howard Louie Larson Waterloo Jefferson Cedar Falls Celwein South Second Street Londen Riverside Gleen Ridgewood Bolton C. R. Savings Bank Bldg Cafeter Allison Hotel Asker Chichesters Pills Brand
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