August Weddings Planned for Lesher Daughter and Walker
Mr and Mrs Jerry Lesher of Marion announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret to William Walker son of S N Walker of New London The bride to be is employed in the Penick and Ford company office The wedding is set for late August 000
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Lesher
Marion
Margaret
William Walker
S. N. Walker
New London
Miss Lesher
Penick and Ford Company
Social Notes from Williamsburg Clubs and Guests
Mrs. P H Giblin entertained at her home with out of town guests Mrs Percy Johnston Akron Ohio Mrs J P Gaffney Marengo and Mrs Robert Parry Cedar Rapids. A Bridge club dinner honored Mrs Leo C Stone moving to Ottumwa. Farewell for Jamieson and Buntrock couples as they move. Prizes awarded at E D Luzum gathering for Mrs Iverson and Mrs Eppens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Giblin
Percy Johnston
Akron
Ohio
J. P. Gaffney
Marengo
Robert Parry
Cedar Rapids
Leo C. Stone
Ottumwa
Meyer Cafe
Bridge Club
Clarence Smith
William Newcomb
Sherry
Caryl Jane
L. F. Stone
M. G. Jamieson
Arthur Buntrock
Jamieson
Hampton
Buntrock
Decorah
E. D. Luzum
J. C. Iverson
William Eppens
Picnic and club gatherings in Volga City area
Garden club members and guests enjoyed a park picnic on Tuesday. Sunshine club met in the park on Wednesday afternoon. Highland Goodwill society met Friday at the Gregersons home with refreshments. James Bruce Leete of Cedar Falls celebrates his fourth birthday today at a family gathering in local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Sunshine Club
Highland Goodwill Society
Melvin Gregerson
James Bruce Leete
Cedar Falls
G. A. Leete
Charles Otterbeck
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Clem A. Moser in Elkport
Elport residents gathered Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maloy Zittergruen for a birthday dinner honoring Mrs. Clem A. Moser of Garber, mother of Mrs. Zittergruen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maloy Zittergruen
Clem A. Moser
Garber
Quasqueton Notes Say Farewell For Mrs Murray
Quasqueton relatives held a farewell party at the W. W. Moore farm for Mrs P W Murray of San Francisco who has been visiting. Mr and Mrs John Shappell of Earlville announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Grace Tinkey to Francis Rahe son of Mr and Mrs John B Rahe of Dubuque. The wedding will be tomorrow at Nativity church in Dubuque and the couple will reside in Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Moore
John Shappell
Earlville
Grace Tinkey
Francis Rahe
John B. Rahe
Dubuque
Nativity Church
Adapt Your Wardrobe to Your Own Beauty
Fashion writer Mme de Wardener urges readers to tailor clothes to individual features rather than follow trends. She discusses hemline length, necklines, color choices, and shoulder shaping to flatter personal proportions and skin tones. The piece also notes a church social and an upcoming engagement and wedding for Viola Haworth and Leo White.
100 Bosses Won't Fall for Baby Talk
A Gazette Special offers job interview style advice for women graduates. It warns against coy behavior baby talk and flashy fashion while stressing clean appearance and friendly, competent bearing. It cautions avoiding dramatic makeup and emphasizes presenting a pleasant, capable image to persuade employers.
Methodist youth honor teacher with surprise lawn party
The young people class of the Methodist Episcopal church surprised their teacher Mrs. Paul Sheibley with a Thursday lawn party at the William Heald home. A picnic supper was enjoyed by the 17 persons present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
William Heald
Paul Sheibley
Study club elects officers and plans lawn social
Twelve members of the Grand Mound Study club met Thursday at Mrs. Leo Kellys home. Elected were President Mrs. Clarence Barnes Vice president Mrs. R V Kelly and Secretary treasurer Mrs. George Miller. Program committee includes Mrs. Lester Peters Mrs. Jerry Wolfe and Mrs. Lyle Stotesberg. St Phillip and James church will hold a lawn social on August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Kelly
Clarence Barnes
R. V. Kelly
George Miller
Lester Peters
Jerry Wolfe
Lyle Stotesberg
St. Phillip and James Church
Jansen Hosts Seventh Birthday Party In Oxford Junction
Janet Jansen entertained 12 friends Monday at her seventh birthday party. Refreshments were served by her mother Mrs. E. T. Jansen. The Luther league held a social meeting Monday at Velma Vanicek's home. Vernon Stetens became a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Jansen
E. T. Jansen
Luther League
Velma Vanicek
Vernon Stetens
Gwynne Seeks to Nullify Wheat Quotas in Congress
Iowa Republican Rep John W Gwynne told Congress that allowing feeding of excess wheat without penalty risks reducing corn belt farm participation in future programs. He argued the quotas aim to keep prices fair and soil fertility intact, vs letting non cooperators benefit at others expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John W. Gwynne
Iowa
Congress
Waterloo
Gwynne
Gillette urges Roosevelt to veto wheat feeding measure
Senator Guy M. Gillette calls on President Roosevelt to veto HR 5300, arguing the wheat feeding amendment would undermine crop control, reward non cooperators, and let growers market excess wheat without penalties. He cites Iowa Farm Bureau reasons and notes House Republicans failed to block the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Guy M. Gillette
Roosevelt
Iowa
Fred Gilchrist
John Gwynne
Real Jailbirds Keep Fort Madison Lively With Canaries
In Fort Madison Iowa prisoners keep brightly colored canaries and other pets in cellhouse rows. Birds perch on heads during meals and daily life, with canaries the favorite inmates breed and trade. Warden Haynes bans parrots due to potential vocabulary spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
State Penitentiary
Iowa State
Corn Rabbit Sandwich Spread Recipe Note
Corn and ketchup heated and stirred with American cheese until melted then seasoned with salt and pepper. Serve on bread toast or crackers.
Wellman Wiener Roasts Honor Two Local Women
A series of gatherings at local homes honored Martha Godlove who leaves for Des Moines to attend business college and Charlotte Bidwell who will marry in September. The Gis lain and Erion households hosted a Sunday event and a Monday picnic for the group. Co-hostesses shared a shower for Bidwell with Martha Godlove and others, followed by a buffet lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Gislain
Martha Godlove
Des Moines
Business College
Charlotte Bidwell
Carl PA Ereon
Miss Godlove
Donald Bidwell
Margaret Furman
Fall makeup offers a photo finish to suit autumn fashion
The Gazette notes a trend toward subdued makeup to contrast bold fall colors. Sepia toned finishes soften the face, enhancing natural skin tones and working with sun tans or pale complexions, with light applications meant to enliven rather than cover the natural flush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicia Wart
Gazette
Ladies Golf Event at Oelwein Country Club
Mrs. A J Lathmer and Mrs L M Diehlman led the ladies golf event at the Oelwein Country Club Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ray Falkenberg hosted twenty guests for dinner and social time Tuesday evening. A men's stag dinner at the Oelwein Country Club Wednesday evening was set for sixty covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Lathmer
L. M. Diehlman
Oelwein Country Club
Ray Falkenberg
Corrine Robinson Marries Marvin Betcher in Davenport Ceremony
Miss Corrine Edith Robinson of Davenport marries Marvin Betcher at St Pauls Lutheran Church Davenport in a two o'clock ceremony performed by Rev Emerson Miller Jr Attendants include Evylyn Quigg George Allen Best wishes extend to a two weeks wedding trip The couple plans to reside in Davenport after September 15 Robinson is valedictorian from Mechanicsville High School and alumna of A I C Business College Betcher attended cosmetology school in Cedar Falls and co owns Marvin Allen Hair Dressers The Manhattan telephone directory notes 463000 listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church of
Davenport
Corrine Edith Robinson
Will Robinson
Mechanicsville
Marvin Betcher
Anna Betcher
Bellevue
Emerson Miller, Jr
Evylyn Quigg
Rock Island
George Allen
Robert Fegon
Mechanicsville High School
A. I. C. Business College of
Alpha Iota Sorority
Quad-City Dairy Company
Betcher
Cedar Falls
Marvin Allen Hair Dressers
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Williamsburg
Calmar
Volga City
Elkport
Quasqueton
Hyland Studio
Mme. de Wardener
Paris
Mme. Bijie DE Wardener
Alburnett
The
Evangelical Church
Bennie Boddicker
Lester Hense
W. J. Haworth
Ninth Street
Viola Florence
Leo M. White
Julia White
Fourth Street
William O. Eckler
Trinity Methodist Church
Miss Haworth
Roosevelt High School
Iowa State College
Ames
St. Luke's Hospital
Mr White
Grant High School
Collins Radio Company
Mme
Bijie de Wardener
Viola Florence Haworth
Alicia Bart
Tom
Sun Ma
Pretec
C. G. Com Band Instruments
Hilterunner Music Company
First Street Southeast
DIAL
Grand Mound
Oxford Junction
Klinger’s Wallpaper and Paint CO
Second Avenue SE
George Stimpson
Farm Bureau
Hollywood
Lucille Ball
Canaries
Glenn C. Haynes
Wolf’s
Second Street
Java Room
Montrose
Wellman
Oelwein
Manhattan Borough
New York
Lasswell Studio
Paramount Bhig
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