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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1932

Page

9

Anamosa Missionary Society Celebrates Golden Jubilee

Anamosa The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church marked its golden anniversary with afternoon services on August 26. Mrs G H Monroe spoke on the growth of the society, followed by reminiscences from several members and a pageant recreating the group's origins. Out of town guests attended including families from Mount Vernon Cedar Rapids Rockford Clinton and Martelle.

Anamosa Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church G. H. Monroe Bartener Mount Vernon Woman’s Home Missionary Society C. L. Gould Nettie Chadwick W.L. Shankland A. G. Ba

Mary Ann Stoner Weds Donald L Stiefel in Independence

Mary Ann Stoner and Donald L Stiefel were married Thursday at 4 p.m. in the bride’s parents home, 710 Fourth Avenue SE Independence. The couple, with attendants James W Circus and Clara Stiefel, plan to reside in Independence after a short wedding trip.

Raymond L. Stoner Mary Ann Donald L. Stiefel Lydia Stiefel Independence Fourth Avenue SE S. B. Miller Clara Stiefel James W. Circus Washington High School St T St. Luke’s Hospital Stiefel Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls

Mount Vernon Social Week Highlights Departures and Visits

Mount Vernon hosts and guests mark a busy week of social events. Mrs. Fred A. Bauman and others hosted luncheons and bridge, with high scores noted for Mrs. D. A. VanMtre and others. Out-of-town visitors include Mrs. W Earl prise from Dallas and relatives from Cedar Rapids and Davenport. Families celebrate anniversaries, reunions, and birthdays, and several residents travel to Chicago and Blackberry Minn for visits.

Fred A. Bauman W. Earl Prise Unc Hs Y Dallas Tex H. C. Lane At Ferman Cedar Rapids Oan D. A. Vanm Tre W. Earl Me Fred Flengel Methodist Aid Society Watson Kepler Harry Shaw E. M. Holland Bernard Kemper Mount Vernon

Mabel Tries to Meet Husbands Family Expectations

A reader notes Mabel must live up to Harry’s social standing and expectations from his family. The letter panel reflects on parental pressure and hints at advice for gaining parental acceptance through supervised social meetings.

Harry Mabel

Marge Naughton to wed Lee Glantz in Parnell ceremony

Marge Naughton daughter of Mr and Mrs M F Naughton of Parnell will marry Lee Glantz of Iowa City son of Mrs Mary Glantz of South English. The wedding occurred at St Josephs parsonage Parnell Aug 16 with Rev James ONeil officiating. Attendants were Miss Nelle Naughton and Lester Stumpf of Wellman.

M. F. Naughton Parnell Marge Lee Glantz Iowa City Mary Glantz South English St. Joseph's Parsonage James O'Neil Nelle Naughton Lester Stumpf Wellman Order of Foresters Silver Inn Elizabeth Doty Mabel Luse Kate Mooney John Giberson Eva Bute Chicago Edward Herron Stanley Smith Edna Herron

Post nuptial courtesies honor Monticello bride

Mrs. Henry Uffelman, a recent bride, was guest of honor at several post nuptial events. Hostesses include Mrs. Ed Huibregtse and Mrs. Frank Stimson. Choir members and Methodist teachers attended. A tea towel hemming session preceded gifts. Robert Balster hosted Monticello High School’s 1921 graduates at Uffelman’s home. Patricia McNary and Ruth Hayes led a bridge party with out of town guest Patricia Meyer scoring second.

Henry Uffelman Ed Huibregtse Frank Stimson Methodist Church Uffelman Robert Balster Monticello High School Monticello

Paris Beauty School Seeks New Students With Easy Plans

Paris Academy of Beauty, an accredited school under the State Department of Health and a member of national beauty associations, invites prospective students to write or call for a free catalogue and information on an easy payment plan.

State Department of Health National Organization of All American Beauty Schools Associated

Toledo Ladies Attend Nevada Luncheon and Bridge

A group from Toledo traveled to Nevada on Monday for a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Paul Burson. Afternoon bridge honors went to Mrs. E C Wittee of Greenville Texas and Mrs. F C McClaskey. Several other guests were listed by name.

Nevada Paul Burson Ruth Youngman Toledo E. C. Wittee Greenville Texas F. C. McClaskey L. E. McEntree W. H Raymond Westfall N. Lichty H. A. Runkle Tles Angel Runkle Violet Iy Ws . Thompson Z. R. Mills Lenore Schultz Lee M. Youngman H. B. Shoemaker Tam A Presbyterian Sunday School Tama J. T. McNally C. P.natt Petty McNally Age George Car 7. Ack D. M. Survely James Fitegerald B. W

Social gathering honors a bride Emma Letare Roff

Mrs. Fred Latare Mrs. Jens La tare and Mrs. Sophie Rohwedder hosted twenty friends and relatives Wednesday afternoon at the Rohwedder home to honor the new bride Mrs. Donald Roff formerly Miss Emma Letare.

Fred Latare Jens Latare Sophie Rohwedder Rohwedder Donald Roff Roff Emma Letare

Washington Invitations Sent for Miss Gertrude Hammer and Theodore Bailey

Invitations are issued by Mr. and Mrs. E B Hammer for the wedding of Miss Gertrude E Hammer daughter of the Hammers to Theodore B Bailey son of Mrs M W Bailey. The ceremony will take place at the Methodist church here on Sept 2 with a reception at the Washa pam club to follow. Friends note many preparations and expected guests.

Gertrude E. Hammer E. B. Hammer Theodore B. Bailey M. W. Bailey Bridge Margaret Alice Stewart Margaret Livingston Livingston Baja Boller Miss

Women Missionary Society and Ladies Aid hold annual union meeting

The Women's Foreign Missionary Society and the Ladies Aid of the Methodist church met Thursday at Mrs. Eloise Stuckslager's home. The afternoon included two vocal numbers by Mrs. Gail Frink, a reading by Mrs. Stuckslager, mite box opening, and hostess helpers Mrs. Kohl Mrs. S Arbingast and Miss Margaret Warnholt.

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Church Eloise Stuckslager Gail Frink Bridge Vera Bittle H. F Precious Miller Winchester Ind Kettering Niagara Falls Bietie Wash Harry W. Sizer Jay Jone Federa Arch Thomas Park Marion E. M Ank Sraaks M. Hansen Ily Og Sunaay Hansen Conroy

Bridge Party Hosts Three Tables for Coggan Miss Frances Johnson

Mrs. Margaret Litchfield and Mrs. Ramsom Trumbull won prizes at the bridge event. Guests included Mrs. Margaret Litchfield of Water and Mrs. J. M. Francis of Galveston Texas.

Frances Johnson Margaret Litchfield Ramsom Trumbull Water J. M. Francis Galvention Tex

Advice on Life Decisions and Military Service

A reader asks whether to join the military after a breakup and job loss. The medical advisor replies that service entails more than appearance and suggests seeking steady work first, becoming worthy of the girl, and earning her parents’ approval through steadiness, industriousness, ambition, and genuine affection.

EL Medico

Dear Miss Manners Reproachful Letters to Palz

A reader scolds Palz for perceived promiscuity and urges married men to test their choices by marriage. The reply notes readers may respond and offers no direct resolution.

Miss Manners Palz O. K Tom, Dick Harry

Riverside Honor for Sumner Cummings at Eleventh Day Party

Riverside Sumner Cummings was honored at a Wednesday party marking his eleventh day. Guests included Paul Heitzman William Best Mélvin Hartzler Robbie Workman Gale Kern John Jacob Frank Clifford Heaton Leon Kloppfer Sammy Marner Robert Frost Lyle Luckey Robert Clark Junior Marnér and Kenneth Kern.

Sumner Cummings Paul Heitzman William Best Mélvin Hartzler Robbie Workman Gale Kern John Jacob Frank Clifford Heaton Leon Kloppfer Sammy Marner Robert Frost Lyle Luckey Robert Clark Junior Marnér Kenneth Kern

Diner Hosts Sorenson Family Gathering In Jesup Area

A social event at the Otto Sorenson home Sulu 24 drew Mr and Mrs Donald Sorenson and their son Bobby of Quasqueton L Sorenson of Pine Creek Mr and Mrs John Nelson Mr and Mrs Harvey Nelson and their daughter Mr and Mrs Albert Houser and their Gallanint and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hull all of Jesup Also Cone Ladies Home and Foreign held a meeting in Cone church A play entitled Steward was presented to the president Mrs Kaessar and the Presbyterian ladies guild was hosted by the Sunday school class of Mrs

Sue Kepler Marjorie Coleman Bridge June Holland Cleone Brookins Miss Holland Hillis Culver Mitchell, S. D Earlville Mason Lowe Chicago John Way Albert Lott Tacoma Wash David Johnson Downer’s Grove Ill Otto Sorenson Sulu Donald Sorenson Bobby Quasqueton L. Sorenson Pine Creek John Nelson Harvey Nelson Albert Houser Wilbur Hull Jesup Cone Ladies Home Cone Church Kaessar Ladies’ Guild The Presbyterian Church

Local notes on weddings and club events in Vinton

Mr and Mrs Fred Cameron return from Sabian to take high school principal and coach posts. Mrs Cameron earlier taught at Tipton. Meakins and H M Johnson marry Aug 20 at Noel Missouri. Vinton Garden club met at Yerkes home with tulips lesson and sponsored a successful Benton county fair flower show. Luncheon drew Ninety at the Vinton Country club with Henry Field speaking. Activities include dances, bridge, golf breakfast and tournaments. Prof Waldo Glock and family hosted a party at St Clair home before Glock leaves for Tucson.

Fred Cameron Cameron Aet Tipton Meakins H. M. Johnson Noel Dave Littell Munford Elmer Wallace Waterloo Vinton George St. Clair Littell Pratt Creek Vinton Country Club Henry Field Shenandoah Field U. S Iowa Milo Harper Gerald Krohn M. A. Hall

Oakdale Tuberculosis group holds quarterly Iowa meet

The Iowa Tuberculosis Association executive committee met at Oakdale on August 21 for its quarterly session. A luncheon at Superintendent J A Edwards home followed. Attendees included Dr John Peck T J Edmonds T P Eslick Ruth Walker Marguerite Pfeffer Des Moines Mrs Frances Whitley Webster City Dora Weinstein Burlington Dr Fred Smith Town City and Dr Edwards Oakdale. Dr J A Edwards with Mrs Beatrice Voigt plan Oakdale exhibit duties at the state fair in Des Moines. Frances Ingbre Gedo Senaeene awaiting Steve arrival with Mrs Ida Clarke entertaining at George W home on Oakdale area Sunday for Frances fourteenth birthday.

Iowa Tuberculosis Association Oakdale J. A. Edwards John Peck T. J. Edmonds T. P. Eslick Ruth Walker Marguerite Pfeffer Des_ Moines Frances Whitley Webster City Dora Weinstein Burlington Fred Smith Town City Oscar Baumeister Council Bluffs Edwards

Toddville Residents Return from Missouri and Kansas Trip

Calvin Goocke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Goocke, and his parents returned Monday evening from a trip through Missouri and Kansas. They visited Leavenworth and Mrs. Harry Perry, former Toddville residents, and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kepple in Kansas City where Mr. Wilson preached at Church Christ. Arthur E. Johnson and his children from Rockwell City visited friends here on Tuesday.

Millie Wilson John Olson Hillis Waldo Glock Tucson Ariz

Silver anniversary reunion for Mr and Mrs Doyle observed

A reunion marked the twenty five year silver anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Doyle of Colfax. Rev W E Carroll officiated at Davenport where they were married. Guests included Mrs J M Dower and other relatives, plus friends from Tipton Omaha and Los Angeles. A breakfast at Fern room River-to-River hotel preceded a day of gatherings with family and friends.

John Doyle Colfax W. E. Carroll Senda Davenport Fern Room J. M. Dower Barbarale Miss Doyl Tipton Mr. Doyle

Local Social Notes and Community Elections in La Porte City

La Porte City reports travel from Kongsberg Norway by Harold Johnson and his son Rus, and notes plans to return to New York. Auxiliary to the American Legion nominates Mrs. G C Teeter for president with officers named. election set for Sept 26. Women’s Christian Temperance Union marks Benedict home’s 50th anniversary with programs and new officers. Presbyterian Missionary Society reports 500 hospital dressings and four pillow slips completed. Methodist Aid societies hold meetings with officers elected. Catholic Ladies’ league sponsorship mentioned.

Harold Johnson Russell Kongsberg Norway Ralph Runyan W. A. Franklin Adele Schaibie C. W. Kocher Jer Cedar Rapids Women’s Christian Temperance Union F. M. Igon Benedict Tina Ballheim E. L. Pfalzgraf Lovia B. Benedict Stevens Pearl Williams Elmina Edsill Hazel Carr Jean McChane Janice Elliott Velda Jean Brust Harold Coleman E. B. McLaughlin W. Peterson Presbyterian Missionary Society White Cross E. E. Triem O. V. Hemsworth

Farewell party and reunions mark Delaware social week

A farewell for the F. A. Trumblee family precedes their move to Earlville on Sept. 1 due to Mr. Trumblee’s Illinois Central job. Walther league honors George Glant Jr. on his birthday. Luther league visits Ed Hokenson home near Oneida. Multiple local friends host gatherings at Delaware homes. The Moore reunion meets at Tirrell’s Park in Manchester with many relatives from Cedar Rapids to Wadena and Volga City in attendance.

F. A. Trumblee Earlville Trumblee Illinois Central Railroad Walther League George Glant, Jr Luther League Ed Hokenson Oneida Harold Angell Moore Tirrell’s Park Manchester Fred Moats Frank Moats Ben Moats Frank Talbott Cedar Rapids Lawrence McKellar Elgin Joe Jones Marjorie Hinton Iowa Falls J. S. Moore W. F. Moore Robert Frye Wadena W. W. Moore Ira Moore Volga City A. W. Sackett Delaware

Central City Social Life Aids and Announcements

Central City notes report M M Mills hosts dinner and bridge after the Masonic picnic with guests from Cedar Rapids Marion and Central City. Miss Gertrude Bateman weds Frank Smith in Knoxville on August 21 with Clarence Smith as attendant. Oscar Page visits Waterloo for an eightieth birthday dinner. Federated church Monday club hosts a party with Mrs Henry Drexler welcoming remarks and musical numbers.

M. M. Mills Edna Duncan Adah G. Thompson Harry Manchester Cedar Rapids Leon Blinks Leisure Lulu Keith Marion E. M. Adams Central City Gladys and Maude Norris F. S. Phillips C. E. Norris F. W. Sauer Earl Henderson W. D. McTavish The Federated Church Henry Drexler R. M. Sawyer Lois Hutchins Betty Hatch Helen Drexler

Whittier Women Host Slumber Party After Festive Games

Mrs Edna Wild entertained six teen women at a Whittier hard-times slumber party on Tuesday night. Guests played a bag of stunts including white elephant exchange. Mrs Calvert won the costume prize. The group then traveled by car to Thomas Park Marion for breakfast with attendees from Whittier and nearby towns.

Edna Wild C_alvert Thomas Park Marion Will Wildville Ella Minor Mount Vernon Will Mitchell Leola Gray Waubreéck Neil Larsen Viola

Community club notices from Calamus schedule meetings

Local groups in Calamus held multiple gatherings this week. Girl Scouts hiked to Alex Park for breakfast with a next meeting slated for August 22. Various auxiliary clubs hosted picnics and meetings at Alex Park and homes, with Bunco, quilting, and cards among activities. Several hosts and attendees named, including Mrs. Snyder, Mrs. Stankee, Mrs. Hays, Mrs. Eden, Mrs. Austin, Mrs. Kuebler, and others. A birthday dinner for Mrs. Schwensen and a bazaar planning for the near future were noted. The Crawfords and neighbors traveled to Wyoming for a birthday surprise at the Scarcliffs' former Calamus home.

Alex Park North Auxiliary Club South Auxiliary Club Paul Stankee Bunco Mary Hays Agnes Eden Snyder Austin Clinton L. Kuebler Mena Kuebler Methodist Ladies Aid Society Harlow Swensen Andrew Petersen Norwegian Ladies Aid Society Fred Schwensen O. A. O. Club J. L. Pinter James Denahy Ted Goldman Ed Burnett Eben Rohling Lost Nation Henry Will Anna Roesland R. F. Mueller Will Mueller

Wedding Shower for Mrs Everett Johnston in Columbus Junction

Lillian Wasson, now Mrs Everett Johnston, celebrated a wedding shower Saturday afternoon with many gifts for her new home. Columbus Junction friends and relatives joined in the event at a local gathering.

Everett Johnston Lillian Wasson The Presbyterian Church Columbus Chautauqua Park United Presbyterian Church of Columbus City

Community clubs host events in Oxford Junction and DeWitt

Oxford Junction Mrs E E Phillips was hostess to the Oxford Junction Community club. The Happy Hour club members were entertained at a card party at the home of Mrs T Barker of DeWitt on Thursday.

Mon Foss George Bedard M. Helagardelle Gilbertville Tv Club Ada Narbér Gg Oak Whee E. E. Phillips Oxford Junction Happy Hour Club T. Barker DeWitt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anamosa Methodist Missionary Society Mary Ann Stoner D. L. Stiefel Frank Cole D.C Phyllis Hedges Ivan Hedges Mason City D. E. Hedges C. E. Hedges Lewis Chapman Edna and Mary Kepler Anita Kepler Margaret Betty June G. H. Wandel T. R. McConnell C. E. Kegley R. A. Nelson Harlan Audrey Jean Blackberry Minn Liroyd Thurston Thurston Osceola J. R. Eyre Eyre Alice Isaacson Charlevoix Mich Pegh Mega George B. Douglas Minard Lozier Pittsburgh Watson ‘Keple Mary Manners Ince Mary Oxford Little Falls Walter Migen Heights Iligen George Wilkens Fred Zunrunnen Gerd Ehlis Delta Delt Bridge Club William Smith Karl M. Keyes Billy Thomas Jackie Stahler Albert McNeill Bobbie Husman Jimmie Matthiessen Billy Corbin Phyllis Anderson Jean Reichart Ann Marie Husman Henry Husman Eloise Timmins Ruth Ann Hoag Betty Lou Patterson Joann Schemmel Roxy Ann Yeoman Wanda Betty Lou Audrey Ann Podhaski Harriet Coughlin George W. McNary Patricia Paris Academy of Beauty Wyoming Washington Lisbon Coggan Billy Riverside E. F. Wheelan Vérné Landess John Knittel Richard Schnoebelen Harold Cress Elmo Knittel H. E. Doud Barlee R. G. Miller Oaarner Ray Cummings M. J. Wilkinson Norval Prynn Edward Bushek Ray Walton al Walton Clifford Earl Walton Anna Walter Sloan Carns Anita Rowley Toddville Lydia Wehmeier Perkins First Ave. SE Dial Marengo V. C. McHiraith Los Angeles Cailif L. F. Mollins Omaha Woman's Relief Corps L Hardenbrock Craft Club St. John’s Reformed Church Charles Voss Jack Allen Helen Denzler Virginia Redman Ruth Casey Gladys Roller Bernice Ray Lindsay Milcasteller Waddell Ene Fetzer Dies Masteller Marie Irving Lillian Cochran Adele Mark Muscatine Ervin Langlas Mount Pleasant Helen Paine Margaret Scott Henry Murphy Altar Rosary Society Dreamland Park Betty Popham Catherine Hogan Marjorie Patterson Elizabeth Dower Frances Seidel Muriel Hanson Ervin Lengins Bernice Wiese la Porte City H. H. Scott Buck Cedar River Will Sawyer C. A. Brust G. C. Teeter Or. van Brocklin Catholic Ladies’ League Spon Allison Hotel Central A. L. Fuller Woman’s Relief Corps Joe Sisler Drexler Ed DuBois Bernice Pfiwauaaik Lon Williams Nebraska Gertrude Bateman George Bateman Frank Smith Knoxville Clarence Smith Smith Ross Construction Company Oscar Page Leo Whittier Newman Calamus C. A. Blake Forty Club Eli Andersen E. Olson Lutheran Ladies Aid Society C. Pelham Clifford Eden Mildred Siegmund John Hoeing Farmers Wives Circle Happy Bunch Club Henry Ulrich Dorothy Dosland Freda Fey Mildred Dosland John Ehlers Ray Capenhalmer Will Campbell Columbus Junction W. A. Norris Ronald Horr Glen Elfyn, Jr Ruth Lewis S. J. Lewis Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Robert Barnes E. G. Anwyl Hallie Hanit Anwyl Joseph H. Johnshton Evelyn Eben G. Davis Clair Holmes Johnston
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