August and September Prove Popular Months for Weddings
Multiple marriage announcements feature couples to wed in late summer and early fall. Lillian Marie Repstien and Clifford Davin plan a St Matthew's church ceremony August 31. Betty Worthington and Elmer Pycha set August 26 in Cedar Rapids. Oxford Junction hosts Mary Ann Cress and M Richard Clausen today at 2 30 in the Methodist church. Bernice Elaine Mieras and James T Van Orsdal schedule September 10 in Cedar Rapids. Ag ness Campbell and Arthur Campbell wed in September. Elmer Benish and Gladys Stepanek marry in Ely with a reception and dance at Swisher following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Repstien
Elm Avenue SE
Lillian Marie
Clifford Davin
M. J. Davin
First Avenue
St. Matthew's Church
Oxford Junction
Mary Ann Cress
George H. Cress
Richard Clausen
Clear Lake
Ed Clausen
C. A. Koehler
St. Paul’s Reformed Church of
Wheatland
Betty Seward
Rocl Island
Gertrude Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Lloyd Meyer
North Liberty
A. E. McIlvain
Richard Uridel
Dixon
Margie Hayden
Eileen Kotlinek
Martin Underwood
Davenport
Burton Dean McIlvain
Dorothy Clausen
Atkins
Palmer Vaughn
Lou Christensen
T. Hanwardsen
E E. Phillips
Wheatland High School
Coe
Cornell
Oxford Junction School
Clausen
Sabula
University of Iowa
Cleveland Indians
J. E. Mieras
Maurice
Bernice Elaine
James T. van Orsdal
F. J. van Orsdol
Rowley
Miss Mieras
Coe College
Chi Omega Sorority
Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company
van Orsdol
Delta Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Wilson and Company
Gladys Stepanek
Mary Stepanek
Swisher
Elmer Benish
Anna Benish
Bohemian Reformed Church
Ely
Ludwig Burian
Olga Lorence
Leonard Stepanek
Fairfax
John Vondra
Johnnie Vosatka
Melvin Stepanek
Eldon Stepanek
Virginia
Evelyn Hilmer
Benish
Paris Beauty Academy
Lillian Luchy
Community lodge and club picnic notices compiled
A long list of fraternal group events details many picnics at Bever park and nearby venues. Members are asked to bring covered dishes and tableware with ice cream and beverages provided by some groves. Meetings cover Woodmen circles, Rebekah lodges, Ladies auxiliary groups, and neighborhood social clubs with dates this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Morcombe
Degree of Honor
Bever Park
Palm Grove No
Woodmen Circle
Forest of Myrtle Lodge
the Grove
Lodge No. 4
Degree of Honor Protective Association
River Pavilion
Ellis Park
L. A
V. F. W. Ladies’ Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
All Union
Marriage of Keystone Miss Ruby Paulsen Honored at Shower
Keystone Miss Ruby Paulsen wife of Joseph Tefer Jr Cedar Rapids was feted at a Monday shower hosted by 35 friends and relatives at the Paulsen home. Local hostesses included Dorothy Paulsen Hilda Tecklenburg and Mrs Herman Schneider Jr with out of town guests from Wilton Junction and Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Paulsen
Joseph Tefer, Jr
Cedar Rapids
Herman Paulsen
Dorothy Paulsen
Hilda Tecklenburg
Herman Schneider, Jr
Rudolph Tecklenburg
Wilton Junction
Elsie
Priscilla Smith
Anna Zvacek
Pla Mor Club Hosts Picnic At Backbone State Park
The Pla Mor club held a Wednesday picnic at Backbone state park with cards for entertainment. Mrs Adah Nichols was elected president and the fall meeting is set for Sept 13 with Miss Lucille Standt at Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pla-Mor Club
Backbone State Park
Adah Nichols
Lucille Standt
Arlington
Carl A. Schoeppe
Aileen
Helen Maxwell
Rome
Ohio
Margaret Hanson
Dubuque
M. F. Harwood
Guttenberg
McGregor
Post-nuptial Shower Honors Mrs Knapp at Peters Home
Mrs James Peters hosted a post-nuptial shower for Mrs Jack Knapp Tuesday evening. Five hundred prizes were awarded to Mrs Hazel Wiles Mrs Leon Knapp and Miss Betty Carmello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Knapp
James Peters
Hazel Wiles
Leon Knapp
Betty Carmello
Local Church Groups Plan Thursday Meetings and Picnics
United Brethren women host a paid luncheon at 12:30 p.m. at the church. Trinity Methodist Division No. 2 schedules a 9 a.m. breakfast at Mrs. E. S. McManes home. Calvary Baptist holds an all day meeting starting 10:30 a.m. with a noon cooperative lunch and 1:30 p.m. business session. Loyal Workers meet for a 12:30 p.m. luncheon at Daniels Park, bring picnic items. The Three L class plans a 1 p.m. picnic Friday at Ellis Park duck pond. St. Pauls District No. 9 to hold a Bever Park family picnic Friday at 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
Women's Missionary Society
Trinity Methodist
E. S. McManes
Vinton Road
Women’s Missionary Society
Daniels Park
Duck Pond
Ellis Park
Bever Park
Picnic at First Reformed church hosted by women’s groups
Members are asked to bring usual picnic items and sandwiches for a Wednesday 1 p.m. meeting at the church where Mesdames Cornell Loftus Lightner Shadle Hartman Skinner and Bert Rice will host. Hus Memorial Christian Endeavor sponsors a Wednesday evening entertainment and the Women’s Council will meet Thursday at 2 15 p m replacing the prior Aug 17 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star of Maine, Rebekah Lodge No
Maine Lodge Hall
First Avenue E
Women’s Labor Bureau
No. 17
Bever Park
P.m
L. K. Cornell
A. W. Loftus
F. J. Lightner
Alletta Shadle
F. Hartman
B. E. Skinner
Bert Rice
First Reformed
Ladies and Society
Peach Turnovers and Custard Cake Delight August Luncheons
Dessert feature from MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX includes warm peach turnovers and a peach custard cake. Recipes specify ingredients and steps for turnovers with cream cheese, marmalade, and brown sugar, plus sponge cake layers topped by custard and peaches. Also notes social events: Ervin Thayer and new bride honored at Diggins home and Lend a Hand guild gathering hosted by Mrs. Monroe Houser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor Maddox
NSA
Ervin Thayer
Charles Diggins
Thayer
William Kies
Williamsburg Couple Wed In Falls Church Virginia
Miss Adelaid Howser of Arlington and John Gittins were married at Columbia Baptist church Falls Church Virginia on August 12. The couple will reside in Washington with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gittins hosting a nuptial visit for the Gittins family during the week. John Gittins is a government printing office and FCC veteran, now chief of purchasing. A courtesy party for the Junior Federated club winner will be held Monday evening in the town hall auditorium. Methodist Ladies Aid held a memorial service for Mrs. Harrington and re elected officers led by Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
John Gittins
Washington, DC
Edward Gittins
Adelaid Howser
Arlington
Columbia Baptist Church
Falls Church
Virginia
Gittins
Lester Howser
Williamsburg High School
Iowa State University
Government Printing Office
Washington, D. C
Federal Communications Commission
Washington
Local social notes from Wellman and nearby towns
Mrs. A. J. Nichols hosted a luncheon at her Wellman home Friday. Mrs. Lewis Leeper held a Wednesday birthday party for her daughter Janice. Mrs. E. A. Wehrle led the Dinner and Bridge club gathering Tuesday. Prizes went to Mrs. Lon Fleming, Mrs. W. S. McIntosh, and Mrs. J. J. Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Art Yoder hosted Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. Dan Hershberger's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Nichols
Lewis Leeper
Janice
E. A. Wehrle
Lon Fleming
W.S. McIntosh
J. J. Ward
Art Yoder
Dan Hershberger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Betty Worthington
Roy J. Worthington
Sioux City
Elmer J. Pycha
J. F. Pycha
Fifth Avenue SE
Washington High School
Cedar Rapids Business College
Sioux City Gas and Electric Company
Pycha
Washington High
Robert Bock
Ninth Street NW
Agnes
Arthur Campbell
Ella Boyle
E Avenue NW
Lillian Repstien
Bernice Mieras
Agnes Bock
Lasswell
Progressive Circle
Linden
Woodmen of America
Odd Fellows Hall
Second Avenue SE
Woodmen
Woodmen, Colo
Woman’s Relief Corps
T. Z. Cook
Little Brown Church
Nashua
Standard Life
Standard Life Association No. 172
Queen of the West
Queen of the West Lodge
Ladies’ Society of B. of L. F
K. P. Hall
Esther Davis
Ellis Boulevard
Star of Maine
Rebekah
Rebekah No
Hasek
Royal Homestead
John Dill
Valley Camp
R.N.A
I.C.C.F. Hall
Parlor City
Royal Neighbors of America
General Dodge
General Dodge Circle No. 88
Elizabeth Buchan
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
Nora Holtom
Moose Hall
Tirzah Society
Mattie Phillips
Seventh Avenue SW
Barbers’ Union
Keystone
Strawberry Point
Oelwein
Luella
DIAL
First Avenue SE
Dempsey’s
Ray Whitmore
Oscar Workman
Dempsey
Second Avenue
Calvary Baptist
First Christian
St. Paul's
Hus
The
Christian Endeavor Society
Lasswell Studio
Paramount Theater
Merchants National Bank
Federal Dercare Insurance Corp
Jesup
Walter Harrington
E. C. Edwards
Leonard Hanson
Dean Smith
A. B. Wallace
Irene Edwards
M. K. Paulson
A. D. Jones
J. L. Bullers
R. E. Wilson
Harry Jones
Evan Jones
Lois Owen
Mollie Jones
J. Orris
Frank McCollister
Wellman
Rockbottom
General
Electric
Tenisht
General Electric
Permadrive
Edar Rapids
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