Bridge Players Ride to Clear Lake for State Tourney
Several Cedar Rapids bridge players left this morning for Clear Lake to compete in the fourth annual state bridge tournament under the Iowa State Bridge League. The three-day event began today with players traveling by motor, stopping in Toledo to join others and staying with Mr and Mrs John M Grimm at their summer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Clear Lake
Iowa State Bridge League
George E Beatlie
Nineteenth Street
W. J Nenzil
Grande Avenue
the Lake
Oliver Longueville
Blake Boulevard
S A Sanders
Fifth Avenue
Toledo
Genevieve Keedick
Robert Cook
Crescent Drive
John M Grimm
Fourth Avenue SE
Edna Knaupp and Lyell Henry Wed in Iowa Ceremony
Edna Knaupp of Garner and Lyell Henry of Ames wed Tuesday at Marshalltown in a ceremony noted by Coe college students and alumni. Attendants included Miss Ruby Knaupp and Keith Tow of Norway. Mrs Henry, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Knaupp, studied at Coe and belonged to Alpha Gamma Delta. Henry, a graduate of Iowa State College, has been named CCC camp director in Iowa and the couple plan to reside where he is stationed this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
Edna Knaupp
Garner
Lyell Henry
Ames
Marshalltown
Ruby Knaupp
Keith Tow
Norway
Henry
George Knaupp
Alpha Gamma Delta
Tow
Wayne Stookey
Sixteenth Street
Iowa State College
CCC
Iowa
Theta sorority luncheon and rushing party at Country club
Active and alumnae members of Kappa Alpha Theta entertained at a luncheon and summer rushing party at the Country club Thursday. Guests included Town City and Cedar Rapids girls planning to enter the University of Town this fall. Local Thetas invited Mrs D W Warren and others. out of town attendees hailed from St. Louis and Iowa City. Mr and Mrs Harr FO Hunter on a motor trip were pausing in the Adirondacks at Saranac Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Country Club
Town City
Cedar Rapids
University of Town
D W Warren
C Louis Fontana
Gordon Fennell
Audrey Lea Ivins
Wiss’ Loss Zliers
Mary Catherine McCormick
Visit plans and residences noted in Portland and Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs JF MecRaih travel to Woodland near Portland Oregon to spend a month. Mrs George Cube arrives from Beavers Hills California to visit sister Mrs Ottm Ambraz and father. Grable Grable, formerly of Cedar Rapids, is mentioned in Los Angeles context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JF MecRaih
Portland
George Cube
Beavers Hills
Calif
Ottm Ambraz
Grable
Fof Grable
Nineteenty Street
Spf
Crdar Rapids
Los Angeles
Visitors Honored at Swisher Home Gathering
A Swisher social at the Frank J Sanka residence honored several guests including Wenzel Medek, Mr and Mrs Jacob Caste, and Mrs Piaore Viktor. Notables from Pierz Moen Preset to Miss Ann Seorney attended along with community members and Ye Wotris secretary. The event, under Mrs Trong Soe and other organizers, hosted at 275 Highway NW, featured honors for local leaders and plans for future committee duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J Sanka
Swisher
Fllis Park
Wenzel Medek
Jacob Caste
Auta Premesberge
Jnasepph
Pierz Moen
Paiore
Viktor
Josep
John Cof
Mio
Frank
Peane
Thea Sen Beane
Perri
Bobby Moo
Trong
Medeor
James Mo Wow
Stephens Co
Gautora
Coury
Ann Seorney
Wahoo
Thas AT & Movers
Aryaneenies
Elkader Girl Weds Frank J Loufek at Nashua Church
Miss Vernice J Gilje daughter of Mr and Mrs V L Gilje of Elkader and Frank J Loufek son of Mr and Mrs Frank A Loufek of Eldora were married in a single ring ceremony at the Little Brown church in Nashua. Rev William Kent officiated. Attendants were Miss LoRene Leath and Joseph Loufek. The bride, a University of Iowa alumna active in forensics, wore a dark blue ensemble. Loufek is a state park landscape architect. After a wedding trip to Chicago the couple will reside in Eldora after Sept 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernice J Gilje
V L. Gilje
Elkader
Frank J Loufek
Eldora
Frank A. Loufek
Fourth Street
Little Brown Church
Nashua
William Kent
LoRene Leath
Joseph Loufek
Cedar Rapids
Maid of Honor
Elknader High School
Elkader Junior College
University of Iowa
Chi Omega Social Sorority
University Players
Delta Sigma Rho
Loufck
Town State College
Ames
Russell-Lamson
Waterloo
Chicago
Party Honors Ruth Lynch Before Her Aug 31 Wedding
Miss Ruth Lynch was feted at a tea room party hosted by Mrs. Kofron at 1224 Second Avenue SE. A town guest, Mrs. Paul Olson, attended while bridge prizes awarded to Mrs. R. F. McGinnis, Mrs. Olson, and Miss Helen Kehoe. Guests included Miss Laura Baker, Miss Gladys Groth, Miss Perle Lee, Miss Louise Safley, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imogene Lee
Second Avenue SE
Ruth Lynch
James McCutcheon
Kofron
Paul Olson
Town City
R. F McGinnis
Olson
Helen Kehoe
Miss Lynch
Laura Baker
Gladys Groth
Perle Lee
Louise Safley
Adrian Hoblitzell
McGinnis
Kehoe
C J Lynch
J Lynch, Jr
Malvina McKenna
Emalyn Egan and Lumir Zak Wedding at St Patrick’s
Emalyn Egan daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Egan and Lumir Zak son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Zak were married at St Patrick’s church by Rev Father Donald Peters on Tuesday morning. Attendants included Marian Egan and Emil Stepanek. The couple planned to reside at 101 Ninth Street SE after a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Patrick's Church
Emalyn Egan
Joseph Egan
Seventh Street
Lumir Zak
Joseph Zak
Tenth Street
Donald Peters
Margaret Giblin
Marian Egan
Emil Stepanek
Colorado
Nineteenth Street
Miss Gladyce Eggers Honored in Shower Before Sept Wedding
Miss Gladyce Eggers, fiancee of Howard B Helscher, was honored at a Wednesday evening miscellaneous shower hosted by her sister Edna Eggers at 1612 First Avenue E. Four tables of Bridge awarded prizes to Grace Randa and Gladyce Rogers. Guests included Jack Cameron and Helen Randa among others. A kitchen shower for the bride-elect is planned Friday at Jack Cameron’s home with attendees Lulu Boquist Dearborn Grace Rand Jones Main Harger Lee Hillbrunner Edna Eggers Myrna Pumphrey and Carl Richardson of Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladyce Eggers
Howard B. Helscher
Edna Eggers
First Avenue E
Grace Randa
Gladyce Rogers
Jack Cameron
Howard Jones
Merrill Main
Robert H Harger
Helen Randa
Claudine Thomas
Evelyn Havick
Dorothy Dichtelmiller
Anna Then
Frances McFall
Vernetta Timmson
Eleanor Root
Joyce Dearborn
Third Avenue SE
Lulu Boquist
Miss Dearborn
Grace Rand
Jones
Main
Harger
Lee Hill
Picnic and Bridge Honor Mrs Garman at Sixteenth Street
Mrs CL Holloway hosted a Wednesday evening picnic supper and bridge party at 389 Sixteenth Street SE honoring Mrs E Garman, formerly Miss Harriett Bentley, with place cards and candlelight revealing the secret. Gifts for the kitchen were given. prizes went to Miss Windhurst and Moss MacClaughry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CL. Holloway
Sixteenth Street
E . Garman
Harriett Bentley
Beatles
E. M Garman
Helen MacClavehrs
Grace Cook
Nethie Erickson
Ruth Windhurst
Laura May Burns
Ikan Burns
Milford Caviness
George Starman
Plorence Zimmer
F . Groth
Spencerr Bridger
Miss Windhurst
Moss MacClaughry
Jolly Ramblers Hold Park Picnic and Card Games
Members of the Jolly Ramblers club gathered at Daniels Park at noon for a midday picnic. In the afternoon, card games were played with prizes awarded to Mrs Leo J Smith and Mrs Emma Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Ramblers Club
Daniels Park
Leo J Smith
Emma Potter
Reading club luncheon at Country club reviews on adolescence
Members of the Reading club met Wednesday at the Country club for luncheon. In the afternoon Mrs Kari P Biase reviewed several books on adolescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Club
Country Club
Kari P Biase
Smyth Family Holds Twenty-First Annual Reunion at Bever Park
Smyth family reunion at Bever Park draws thirty-eight members for picnic and noon dinner. Robert Smith of Solon elected president and Mildred Hieber of Solon secretary-treasurer. Attendees include Smyth, Johnston, Oliver, Campbell, Krueger, Stoner, Hertz, and several others from Marion Cedar Rapids Des Moines Ely Clinton and Mechanicsville with visitors from Marion Cedar Rapids and Soion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyth
Bever Park
Robert Smith
Solon
Mildred Hieber
George Smyth
Virgil
Menry Johnston
Lenora
Florence
Carl Johnston
Dwain
Marion
Dale Halestead
Coggon
Guy Wallace
Myrna
Darlene
Des Moines
Chester Butterfield
Oliver
Troy Mills
Coo Wharram
Nellie Campbell
Martha Campbell
Clarence Campbell
Ross Campbell
Alexander Campbell
Mabel Marian
Sarah
Claude Morey
Gordon Marey
Dorothy
Wayne
Hazleton
Lawrence Ferguson
Carol
Clinton
James Smyth
Margaret
Delbert
Robert Johnston
Robert Smyth
William Smyth
Alice
Arthur Smyth
Luther Hertz
L Hieber
Mildred
Earl
Jacob Hertz
Trene
Soion
Roy Morriss
Russell Ellson
Agnes Zaharanek
Cedar Rapids
Gertrude Fiala
They Kept Their Marriage Secret Says Aunt Het
Aunt Het claims the couple hid their marriage while noting she believes the couple is over courting once she tells her that her feet hurt. The remark points to private tensions and a public posture of romance ending.
Ruth Wild Weds Robert Harrison in Tama Home
Ruth Marilla Wild of Toledo married Robert C Harrison of Tama at the bride’s Tama home in a ceremony led by Rev William C Eckler. Seventy five guests attended as Lohengrin’s bridal chorus opened the event. couple to reside in Tama after October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Wild
Toledo
Robert Harrison
Tama
Ruth Marilla Wild
John Wild
Robert C Harrison
Carl B. Harrison
William C Eckler
Audrey McAnally
Independence
Phyllis
Virginia Wild
Traer
Arlene Palmer
Dysart
Earl Newton
Conrad
Miss McAnulty
Ruth Crouse
Alta Cox
Delma Clark
Eagle Grove
Ruby
Alice Anderson
Harrison
Toledo Inch School
Frances Shimer School
Mount Carroll
Iowa State College
Ames
Gamma. Phi Beta
Iowa Newspapers, Inc
Tama High School
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
A. J. Wentzien
Leech Lake
Minnesota
Lake of the Woods
Canada
Bentley-Garman Nuptials Held in Chicago Chapel
Mr and Mrs Charles Bentley announce the marriage of their daughter Harriett to Earl Martin Garman son of Mr and Mrs Lee Garman of Liberty Nebraska. The ceremony occurred March 31 at Thorndyke Hilton chapel University of Chicago officiated by Dr Douglas Horton. Garman trained in Atchison and Northwestern University and works as an accountant for Martin-Senour Co in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bentley
Green Avenue
Harriett
Earl Martin Garman
Lee Garman
Liberty
L. Sheldon
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Garman
Atchison, Kan
School of Commerce
Northwestern University
Martin-Senour Company of
Chicago
Sixteenth Gibson descendants reunion at Marion park
The sixteenth annual reunion of the descendants of Thomas Gibson met recently in Thomas park at Marion with a noon picnic. Adelaide Gibson presided as president and officers Everett Gibson Bert Gibson and Gladys Wink were elected. A future reunion date was set for Bever park the third Sunday in August next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gibson
Thomas Park
Marion
Adelaide Gibson
Everett Gibson
Bert Gibson
Gladys Wink
Bever Park
W. H. Gibson
Laurel
Ned
Lawrence Dougherty
Newcastle
Neb
Joan
Maude Patten
Harl Gibson
Kendall Gibson
R C Bair
Semi-Formal All-Event Suit Becomes Fashionable For Women
In New York fashion, women favor semi formal all occasion suits that blend sports and formal elements. Tweed fabrics in quiet tones with semi dressy fur like lynx or nutria provide warmth and versatility for attending sports events, work, and luncheons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Carrolls Move to Collins Colorado for Medical Practice
Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Carroll of Manchester Iowa relocate this week to Collins Colorado where he will practice medicine. Mrs. Carroll is formerly Miss Marjorie Petrovitsky of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Carroll
Manchester
Collins, Colo
Carroll
Marjorie Petrovitsky
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Temple Returns Home From Champaign Visit
Mrs Gilbert Temple of 350 Pleasant Drive SE is returning Friday from Champaign Illinois where she spent four months in the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Dan Swannell Accompanying her will be Mr and Mrs Swannell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Temple
Pleasant Drive
Champaign
Ill
Dan Swannell
Mrs. Swannell
Mrs A Bracha and Amelia Leave for Ten Day Trip
Mrs A Bracha and her daughter Amelia of 1942 Washington Avenue SE have departed on a ten day motor journey to Green Bay Wisconsin diary confirms city trip with plans to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bracha
Amelia
Washington Avenue SE
Green Bay
Wis
Jeffries-Franklin wedding announced in Sioux City
Mrs. Ella Jeffries of 625 Third Street SW announces the marriage of her daughter Eulalie to Orland A. Franklin, son of Mrs. J A Franklin of 52542 First Avenue E. The ceremony occurred August 18 in Sioux City, with Mr and Mrs. David Holding of St. Joseph, Missouri in attendance. Franklin belongs to the Philbrick recording orchestra now touring Nebraska en route to the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Jeffries
Third Street
Eulalie
Orland A. Franklin
J. A. Franklin
First Avenue
Sioux City
David Holding
St. Joseph
Franklin
Philbrick Recording Orchestra
Nebraska
Pacific Coast
Alpha Gamma Delta Chapter Meeting Friday at 7 P M
Undergraduate members will meet Friday at 7 p m with Miss Nedra Arendts at 1721 A avenue NE. The notice lists the Alpha Gamma Delta chapter and the contact person for the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Gamma _ Delta chapter
Nedra Arendts
A Avenue NE
Miss Hill Hosts Janet Fish for Weeklong Visit
Miss Zona Hill of 1706 Sixth Avenue SE entertains Miss Janet Fish from Cedar Falls as a weeklong guest. Fish stays at the Hill residence through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zona Hill
Sixth Avenue SE
Janet Fish
Cedar Falls
Moose Women Meet to ballot on initiation candidates
The women of the Moose will hold a meeting in Moose hall Friday at 8 p.m. to ballot on candidates for initiation into the conference class on Aug. 26. The B and G club of the Maccab ees will meet Friday at 7 30 p.m. at Bruce Cairns home 1535 Bever avenue SE for initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose
Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
The
Maccabees
Bruce Cairns
Bever Avenue SE
Westminster Church Women Hold Annual Picnic
The Westminster church women’s organizations announce their annual picnic event hosted by Westminster Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Women's Organizations of
Westminster Church
Picnic at Bever Park Attended by St Pauls Church Members
District No. 5 of St Paul's Methodist church will host a picnic in Bever park. The event takes place Friday at 1 p.m. All church members and friends are invited and asked to bring the usual picnic supplies to the small pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bever Park
St. Paul's Church
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Adoption of Feed Loan Plan Hailed by Gillette
Congressman Guy M. Gillette urges Secretary Wallace to adopt a feed loan plan to pay farmers about ten dollars per ton for harvesting and storing corn fodder hay and straw. The plan aims to preserve feed now on farms to support livestock through winter and anticipated shortages next year. Gillette notes the program would save millions of tons of feed and argues for immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Guy M. Gillette
Iowa
Gillette
Railways Aim to Preserve Independence Amid Nationalization Debate
Washington report notes U S railroads face heavy debts and favor independence for now. Government takeover rumors are unfounded though Rail Co-ordinator Eastman favors eventual nationalization, cautions against immediate radical changes or a broad consolidation plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
United Press
Joseph B. Eastman
Congress
Eastman
Misplaced Heart Adds To His Worry
CHICAGO AP reports 17 year old Joseph Burns, already jailed for stolen jewelry and a revolver, faces new concern after a prison doctor finds his heart on the wrong side during a routine examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph Burns
Joseph
Divorce aid to repair home prompts alimony use demand
In Memphis a woman appeared before officials at a conference and asked for aid in obtaining a divorce so she could use alimony to repair her home. The meeting included government housing officials discussing the case and its implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
New Orleans
Truck Driver Injured In Crash Near Monona
Special to The Gazette Monona Mike Nicks of Dubuque suffered a fractured hip and internal injuries Thursday morning at 9 when a truck load of melons he was driving south crashed into a car driven by W Z Van Emon of Waterloo at the junction of highways 55 and 13 nine miles southeast of Monona He was taken by ambulance to McGregor Van Emon suffered cuts on his face and received first aid at Monona
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Monona
Mike Nicks
Dubuque
W. Z. van Emon
Waterloo
McGregor
van Emen
Pig Thief Found In Danbury Farm Eagle Heist
Arthur Hollenbeck reports a large American eagle and six young eagles swoop onto his Danbury farm each morning between three and four to seize a pig and fly off, with the thief later identified as the culprit behind the missing pig stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury, N. H
Arthur Hollenbeck
Marriages listed for Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas
Marriage licenses issued to Wesley Cerveny Jr of Fairfax and Mary Netolicky of Cedar Rapids Harold J Murray and Wanda Beery of Cedar Rapids James W Northrup of Anamosa and Laura A Thill of Walker Harold Leon Cuppy and Katherine Louise Hermanstorfer of Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Cerveny, Jr
Fairfax
Mary Netolicky
Cedar Raps
Harold J. Murray
Wanda &. Beery
Cedar Rapids
James W. Northrup
Anamost
Laura A. Thill
Walker
Harold Leon Cuppy
Katherine Louise Hermanstorfer
Iowa City
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Adirondacks
Harr
Hunter
New England States
Adiondacks
Saranac Inn
TIN Ambroz Home
Stephens Pence Heon
Frank J, Loufek
Tru-Ark
Emalyn Egan and
Gladys Eggers
Holloway
E. M. Garman
Round Table Club
Electric Tight and Power Company
Mna
Jolly Ramblers
Paris Hat&beauty Shop
Bentley-Garman
Gibson
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Amos Parrish
Mer, McShane
Harwood
Richard
R. Co. Bair
P. M. Neilson
Paul and
Norman
Springville
Mary Gibson
F.A. Wink
Vera Rowley
C. W. Bills
Augustine
Center Point
Marley Clark
Mount Vernon
Jeffries-Franklin
Miss Hill
Clubs
Yoolig
Second Street
Dews Bidg
United States
the Peoples Savings Bank
Third Avenue
First Street
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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