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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1937

Page

29

Fisher Miller Wedding at Lowden features local pairs

Kathleen Fisher will wed Arnold H. Miller at 4 p.m. in Zion church parsonage. Attendants include Ber nice Miller and Howard Fisher. Reception for about fifty at the bride’s home followed by dinner. The bride, a Lowden High School ’31 graduate, has taught in Wischmann school near London. The groom worked on the family farm. Other local notices cover birthdays, club events, and a music supervisor assignment for Miss Virginia Black in Mt. Clemens.

LaVerne Benning Burdette Fankhauser Vivian Pruess Clarence Viola Miller Lowden Tipton Wischmann School London Arthur Fisher Darlene Prange la Verne Benning Leora Klippe Evetta Hormann Kathleen Fisher Aid and Sewing Circle Trinity Lutheran Church Ernest Schluter Caroline Stolte Herbert Kroemer Fred Pieper L. D. Rixe Ida Hoffmeier Louise Ernstine Louis Meier Fred Wiebel Cyrus Kemmann Otto Stolte Herman Wiese William Bicknese Albert Neiting Emil Stolte Herman Meier Otto Bunge

Former Belle Plaine Man Wed In Minnesota

Announcement reports the marriage of Dr. Robert M. Martin formerly of Belle Plaine to Miss Pearl Alferts at the bride’s Clara City home on August 22. Martin, son of Dr. and Mrs. H. R. Martin, grew up in Belle Plaine and holds degrees from Belle Plaine High School Herman School Philadelphia and National College of Chiropractic Chicago. He is the physical director at Central College.

Belle Plaine Robert M. Martin Pearl Alferts Clara City Minn Martin H. R. Martin Herriman School of Physical Education Philadelphia National College of Chiropractic Chicago Central College Harold Cronbaugh Bert Cronbaugh Edith Slaymaker Alva Slaymaker Ladora Cronbaugh Belle Plaine High School Eva Potter Gladys Sinkey R. W. Miller W. H. Greenup Long Beach Calif J.C. Rogers P. A. Lohr New Deal Club John Walton Otto Olsen B. F. Beyer Grand Temple Pythian Sisters of Iowa Des Moines Neil Ward

Alcorn and Leefers Leave for Two Week Mexico City Trip

Louis Alcorn and William Leefers depart Saturday by motor on a two week trip to Mexico City. They leave from 2226 Fifth avenue SE and 1535 Second avenue SE respectively.

Louis Alcorn William Leefers Mexico City Second Avenue SE Fifth Avenue SE

Lost Nation Grandchildren’s Birthday Event Noted

Miss Esther Rungeberg hosted the J T club Tuesday with prize winners including Mrs Hubert Glynn of Minnesota Mrs Emil Boettcher and Mrs Herbert Mills. Mr and Mrs H Newcomb entertained at their Charlotte home honoring grandchildren Peggy Patricia and Lee Ales Jr of Lost Nation whose birthdays fall within a week.

Esther Rugegeberg J. T. Club Hubert Glynn Minnesota Emil Boettcher Herbert Mills H. Newcomb Charlotte Peggy Patricia Lee Ales Jr Lost Nation

Elwood Party Hosts Cards and High Scores Named

Mrs John Wirth entertained Tuesday with high scores won by Mrs Margaret Scott and Mrs Lester Wirth and low going to Mrs John Wirth. Guests included Mrs Farnest Andrews Mrs Gilbert Riggs Mrs Lester Wirth Mrs Margaret Scott Miss Laura Schoenthaler Mrs Albert Miller Miss Esther Peet and Mrs John Wirth.

John Wirth Margaret Scott Lester Wirth Low Farnest Andrews Gilbert Riggs Laura Schoenthaler Albert Miller Esther Peet

Lamont hosts Easy Aces bridge night with prizes won

Lamont residents Mr and Mrs Carl Allenstein entertained the Easy Aces bridge club on Monday. Prizes were awarded to Don Fry and spouse, Bernice Allenstein, A Q Cowles, and Carl Durham and spouse.

Carl Allenstein Easy Aces' Bridge Club Don Fry Bernice Allenstein A. Q. Cowles Carl Durham

Aldrich Buol Wedding at Monticello Presbyterian Church

The wedding of Mildred Aldrich and William Buol occurred Saturday at the Monticello Presbyterian Church. Rev. Arnold Buol officiated. attendants were Clarence Aldrich and Edna Buol. The bride, Monticello High School Class of 1932 graduate, plans to live in Monticello after a trip west. The reception was at the bride’s home, with future plans to reside in Monticello.

Monticello Mildred Aldrich W. L. Aldrich William Buol Len Buol Presbyterian Church Arnold Buol Dubuque Clarence Aldrich Edna Buol Raymond Buol Helen Crane Monticello High School John McDonald Hospital Ames Bud Alice Cowan Cedar Rapids Charles Locher Lois Carrie Myrtle Cowan Elsie Bender Wyoming Dorothy Houcks W. E. Corbin Fred Kay

Bowman and Green reunion and local notices in Iowa City

The Bowman and Green reunion was held in Iowa City with officers elected C. C. Green president Ed Bowman vice president John Bowman treasurer Jessie Lininger secretary and Mrs C C Green corresponding secretary The oldest attendee Mrs M M Green will be 90 later in September and Junior Crew of Iowa City were the youngest. Sons of Union Veterans and auxiliary held a Friday picnic at Lentz home where Isaac Meyers civil war veteran is to be 96 in September and receives birthday gifts. Standard Bearers of the Methodist church met at Carolyn Colony home Maxine Drake admitted to membership hostesses led devotions and Lucile Colony sails for India on September 8. Attendees included Lorna Bane Phyllis Briceland Eleanor Maye Colony Ruth Green Maxine Drake Carolyn and Charles Colony Lucile Colony Rev J A Worrell and others. King’s Herald Band of the Methodist church met at Harold Crutchley’s with refreshments for Junior Wolfe Lucile and Maurice Martin Doris and Marcella Ranshaw Betty Albright Robert and Richard Briceland Harold Crutchley and Helen Crutchley

Bowman Jessé Richards Iowa City Isaac Meyers Paron Liberty Methodist Church Carolyn Colony Maxine Drake Mattie Worrell Lucile Colony India Lorna Bane Phyllis Briceland Eleanor Maye Ruth Green Carolyn Charles Lucile J. A. Worrell King’s Herald Band Harold Crutchley Junior Wolfe Maurice Martin Doris Marcella Ranshaw Betty Albright Robert Richard Briceland Helen Crutchiey

Oelwein Legion Auxiliary Sewing Circle Meets Friday

The Oelwein American Legion Auxiliary held a sewing circle Friday at the home of Mrs. Marion Zierjack. Dinner and a card party at the Country club Thursday were chaired by Mr and Mrs. H A Wardell with several couples assisting.

American Legion Auxiliary Sewing Circle Marion Zierjack H. A. Wardell R. W. Ritchie Harold Ross H. M. Hintz P. J. Haverly Country Club Mary Jo Connell Double M Mary Patterson Rita Donahue Woman's Club Garden Department E. F. Schuchman J. Hancock John Eickenberry John Read Fred Locke

Pioneer Women Honored At Center Point Socials

Center Point events honor two pioneer women with family gatherings and visits from Cedar Rapids, Marion, Waterloo, and Pennsylvania. A rural schools meeting at Eva Mollenhauer’s home drew teachers including Vivian Satchett, Virginia Satchett, Doris Heefner, Ruth Heins, Betty Whitmore, Doris Lanning, and Flora Stookey.

Elizabeth Wheeler Ella Mounce A. H. Ring Sue Luce Pennsylvania Essie Alexander Agnes Knight Dorothy Bunting Marion Ella Bunting Madge Moats Dessie Sells Nettie Marsh Minnie Patten Hazel Petticord Cedar Rapids Essie Stephenson Waterloo

Miss Mertens and Bernard Stephan to Marry

Announcement by Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mertens of Mary Catherine Mertens engagement to Bernard L. Stephan of Cedar Rapids. Bernard is son of Mr. and Mrs. J F Stephan of Blue Island, IL. The wedding is set for September 25 at Immaculate Conception church.

J. G. Mertens Fourth Avenue SE Mary Catherine Bernard L. Stephan Cedar Rapids J.F. Stephan Blue Island Immaculate Conception Church

Edgewood Couple Weds in Jesup Sealing New Union

Miss Faye F. Rossow of Edgewood wed Francis E. Wilson four miles northwest of Edgewood in the Baptist parsonage at Jesup. Rev. Ernest L True officiated the single ring ceremony. Attendants were Miss Helen Rossow and Dale Sauerbry. The newlyweds plan a Wisconsin wedding trip and will reside on Mr. Wilson's farm with his father.

Faye F. Rossow Charles F. Rossow Edgewood Francis E. Wilson Delbert J. Wilson Jesup Ernest L True Helen Rossow Dale Sauerbry Strawberry Point Mrs. Wilson Wisconsin Mr. Wilson

West Branch Family Reunions Highlight Week’s Social Gatherings

West Branch communities hosted multiple reunions and social events. Families of Anton Miller, Peter Jacobsen, Adolph Miller, and Wilhelm Miller gathered at Cedar Falls. Phelps kin met at Springdale with about 200 in attendance. J F E Larson and Hobbs households welcomed visitors at Atalissa. W M S met at H M Grant home with Paul Moorhead as cohost. Standard Bearers planned a gathering at Jens Jacobsen home with Ruth Jacobsen and A K Zalesky hosting. Bobbie Glee Lewis celebrated her birthday at her parents J R Lewis home. Corrinne Layman hosted the R S club in farewell before teaching moves to Ellsworth, and honored Margaret Hemingway before her Mount Union assignment.

Miller Cedar Falls Anton Miller Peter Jacobsen Adolph Miller Wilhelm Miller West Branch Phelps Springdale J. FE. Larson S. R. Hobbs Atalissa H. M. Grant Paul Moorhead Jens Jacobsen Ruth Jacobsen A. K. Zalesky Bobbie Glee Lewis J. R. Lewis Corrinne Layman R. S. Club Ellsworth Margaret Hemingway Mount Union

Mrs Knapp and Mrs Van Horn Host Methodist Aid

Waubeek and local guests gathered Wednesday as Mrs Clarence Knapp and Mrs Nelson Van Horn led the Methodist Episcopal Aid event. Carrie Miles celebrated her seventy six birthday Tuesday with ten children and families present, including the Miles and Crookshank households and Merna Jane.

Clarence Knapp Nelson van Horn Methodist Episcopal Aid Carrie Miles Carl Miles Ernest Miles Donald Albert Miles Charlotte Jackie Burgie Crookshank Merna Jane Marshall Miles Francis Kenneth Katherine Shirley

Methodist Aid Hosts Luncheon to Open Club Year

Mrs E L Tomlinson hosted the Methodist Aid gathering with Mrs Howard Leech presiding. The Women's club officers will start the year with a luncheon at Mrs Myrtle Himebaugh’s home on Wednesday.

E. L. Tomlinson Methodist Aid Howard Leech Women's Club Myrtle Himebaugh

Coralville Club Hosts Hostesses Across Local Groups

Mrs H W Fairchild entertained her card club Wednesday while Mrs Joe Rohret hosted the Young Women's club. Mrs Alfred Robinson entertained the Coralville Heights club Thursday with assistant hostesses Mrs Dean Jones and Mrs L C Sebern participating.

H. W. Fairchild Card Club Joe Rohret Young Women's Club Alfred Robinson Coralville Heights Club Dean Jones L. C. Sebern

Local Hostesses Honor Women Society Members

Grand Mound Mrs Frank Smith hosted the Ladies Industrial society gathering. Mr and Mrs H C Meints entertained guests for the second birthday of their daughter Joan. Mrs Will Schunter and daughter Mildred entertained relatives Wednesday.

Frank Smith Ladies Industrial Society H. C. Meints Joan Will Schunter Mildred

Community club program at Oxford Junction hosts lively event

Mrs. L. H. Biddick welcomed guests as the Community club met Thursday in Oxford Junction. On the program committee were Mrs. Tillie Coon and Mrs. G. H. Cress with participants including Mrs. G. H. Cress, Mrs. Ann Lasa k, Mrs. H. V. Petersen, Mrs. Frank Peckosh, Mrs. Frank Kolarik, Mrs. James Kotilinek and Mrs. Coon.

L. H. Biddick Community Club Tillie Coon G. H. Cress Ann Lasack H. V. Petersen Frank Peckosh Frank Kolarik James Kotilinek Coon

North English Fortnightly Opens Year With President’s Tea

The North English Fortnightly club starts the year with a President’s tea at Mrs. E. C. Reed’s home. Charles Clark of South English and Grace Rohloff of North English were married August 21 in Cedar Rapids by Rev. El ton D. Wells of Trinity Methodist. They will live in North English and were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Webb.

E. C. Reed Charles Clark South English Grace Rohloff North English Cedar Rapids Elton D. Wells Trinity Methodist Church W. R. Webb Barbara Wine John Hull Marlene Fort Collins Colorado Geo A. Youngs Barbara May Carl White Des Moines Verne Marr Washington, NL Annie Grove George Wine Virginia Sonny

Former Marengo Man Marries Former Marengo Man

Kenneth Voss wed Laura Matson in Ames in a ceremony that linked Marengo families. Voss, son of Charles and unnamed mother, teaches in Kingsport Tennessee and studied at Marengo high school and the University of Iowa. Matson, daughter of Nina Matson of Eagle Grove, is an Ames High School graduate who worked for the state highway commission. The couple plans a honeymoon via St. Louis and Lexington.

Brecial the Gazette Marengo Kenneth Voss Ames Laura Matson Nina Matson Eagle Grove Charles Voss Marengo High School University of Iowa State Highway Commission Voss Kingsport Tenn

Prolow announces marriage of Louise Garber to Burdette Osten

Mr and Mrs E J Prolow announce the marriage of their youngest daughter Louise to Burdette Osten son of Mrs Lydia Osten of Melbourne Iowa. The ceremony was Aug 10 1936 in Rockton Illinois. The couple will reside in Iowa City where Osten will resume medical studies as a senior.

E. J. Prolow Louise Burdette H.> Osten Lydia Osten Melbourne Rockton, Il

Vernon Wrights Honor Guests After Minnesota Wisconsin Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Potter hosted a reception for Vernon Wright and his bride Hermina Potter Wright following their Aug 18 Nashua wedding. Attending were R. R. Wright Barnes and the Potter family, Vernon Hostier, and other relatives. The couple plans to reside at the Wright homestead after Oct 1. A postnuptial shower honored the bride at Vera Compton’s home.

Gazette West Liberty Dan Potter Vernon Wright Minnesota Wisconsin R. R. Wright B. W. ‘Barnes Potter Vernon Hostier Conesville Wright Homestead Vera Compton

Local social gathering attendees listed in ceremony notes

Present were Misses Wilma Roth Helen Roth Marie Jensen Lucille James Marguerite James feota Hilderbrand Dorothy Wilson Elizabeth Wilson Marion Stokes Margaret Burnett and Mesdames Lowell Rockafellow Lee Herrold LeRoy Bothell Chester Beach Jr. and Dan Potter.

Springville Ladies Host St Theresa Circle Meeting

Springville Mrs Clarence Darrow entertained St Theresa Circle members on Wednesday. Attendees included Miss Lillian Chudzinski Mrs Dave Doyle Mrs George Aiaen Mrs Joe Mahacek Mrs J Reardon Mrs C C Hotchkiss Mrs Winifred Kohl Mrs James Begley and Mrs Lawrence Beg ey.

Clarence Darrow St. Theresa Circle Lillian Chudzinski Dave Doyle George Aiaen Joe Mahacek J. Reardon C. C. Hotchkiss Winifred Kohl James Begley Lawrence Begey

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