Iowa State Fair Draws Cedar Rapids Folk for Artists Day
A Cedar Rapids contingent attends the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines for Artists day and a Stone City Art colony reunion. Attendees include Miss Bertha Sargent and Conger Metcalf with Malcom Metcalf and Sturges Ely, plus Florence Sprague hosting a reunion dinner.
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Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Harrison E. Spangler
Second Avenue
Frank C. Byers
Ganson
Nineteenth Street
Weaver Witwer
Sue Witwer Luberger
Robert Walker
Raymond H. Rutherford
Deane L. Adams
Carl Flick
Amana
Stone City
Bertha Sargent
Junior Arts Association
Conger Metcalf
Malcolm Metcalf
Sturges Ely
Harold Allison
Arnold Pyle
Adrian Dornbush
Howard Johnson
Robert Nunn
Grace Boston
Florence Sprague
Art Colony
Luncheon Hosts for Miss Luberger at Cedar Rapids Country Club
Thirty four young guests enjoyed a Wednesday luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club hosted by Misses Marion and Eleanor Hunting of 2800 First Avenue South. Guest of honor Miss Jean Luberger of Cincinnati Ohio will soon relocate to Davenport to attend St Katharine’s school for the coming year. She has spent the summer with her grandparents Mr and Mrs E E Pinney.
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Marion
Eleanor Hunting
First Avenues
Cedar Rapids Country Ub
Jean Luberger
Cincinnati
Ohio
Davenport
St. Katharine's School
E. E. Pinney
Guests at Wicke home include Loretta Barrett and W C Keleher
Guests in the J. A. Wicke residence at 1805 Blake boulevard SE this week are Loretta Barrett of Forest City and W. C. Keleher of Albuquerque New Mexico. After an extended visit, Mrs L A O Neill and her daughter Loretta O Neill of Los Angeles will leave Wicke home early next week.
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J. A. Wicke
Blake Boulevard
Loretta Barrett
Forest City
W. C. Keleher
Albuquerque
N. M
Wicke
Mrs. Wicke
L. A. O'Neill
Miss Loretta O'Neill
Los Angeles
Beta Delphian resuming fall study at Montrose Hotel
Beta Delphian society plans its first fall meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Hotel Montrose. The topic is Germanys Eighteenth Century Music with Miss Ruth Cotter leading and discussion by Mrs Irving Padley Mrs Ada Golden Moore Miss Jettie Belland and Miss Laula Meyer. In Gardens absence Miss Mae McMillan hospitalized in Iowa City Miss Gertrude Stenner will preside.
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Beta Delphian Society
Montrose
Germany
Ruth Cotter
Irving
Padley
Ada Golden Moore
Jettie Belland
Laula Meyer
Mae McMillan
Iowa City
Gertrude Stenner
Hawkins to Leave Cedar Rapids Pool for Wartburg College
Miss Kathryn Hawkins who has directed swimming at the Cedar Rapids Country Club pool this summer departs Thursday for Eldora then Clinton to teach physical education at Wartburg College this year. Warren Ross will supervise the pool as lifeguard at the club until cooler weather arrives.
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Kathryn Hawkins
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Eldora
Clinton
Wartburg College
Warren Ross
Second Christian church picnic planned at Bever Park
The annual Sunday school picnic for the Second Christian church is planned for Friday afternoon and evening in the large Bever park pavilion. Attendees are asked to bring well filled picnic baskets.
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Second Christian Church
Bever Park
Beta Phi Alpha Meeting Set For Thursday Evening
Beta Phi Alpha sorority schedules a 7 p.m. meeting on Thursday in the sorority rooms at Beta Belfry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Phi Alpha
Beta Phi Alpha Sorority
Beta Belfry
Westminster Missionary Society Meets Friday at Westminster Church
The Missionary Society of Westminster Presbyterian will meet Friday at 2 30 in the church parlors. The Rev R Q Lady will lead devotions. Stewart will oversee the program.
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Missionary Society of Westminster Presbyterian Church
R. Q. Lady
Stewart
Aunt Het Warns Against Parental Lies
A local speaker labeled John and Amy as blame for stifling children's future by parents believing their falsehoods. The remark emphasizes distrust of deceptive parenting and its impact on youth prospects.
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John
Amy
Pre nuptial party honors Miss Ann Jack
Miss Ann Jack, to wed Harlan F. Benner of Honolulu this fall, was guest of honor at a Tuesday evening party hosted by Miss Bernice Hach at her home. Prizes went to Miss Evalyn Porter Miss Marian Clark and Miss Jack who also received a gift. Also present were Miss Frances Stepanek Miss Vivian Eaton and others.
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Ann Jack
Harlan F. Benner
Honolulu
Bernice Hach
Geneva Baker
Evalyn Porter
Marian Clark
Miss Jack
Howard Seid
Scranton
Frances Stepanek
Vivian Eaton
Harold Gipe
Elizabeth Watson
Maurita Sullivan
Sullivan
Hach
Bridge
Mrs H B Hunting And Daughter Return From Grand Cruise
Mrs Herbert B Hunting and her daughter Miss Helen Hunting arrive after a two month cruise covering more than 12000 miles. They departed July 1 aboard the S S Lancastria visiting Madeira Islands Spain Algiers Italy Monaco Holland Scotland Norway Sweden Denmark Belgium France Normandy and Germany.
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Herbert B. Hunting
Helen Hunting
Second Avenue SE
New York
S.S. Lancastria
Mrs Lily Delle Lockwood Honored At DC Visitor Dinner
Mrs Lily Delle Lockwood of Washington DC was guest of honor at a Tuesday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry J at 715 Second Avenue SW. She has served as secretary to Congressman Cyrenus Cole for years and will depart Thursday for St Charles Illinois before returning to Washington.
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Lily Delle Lockwood
Washington, D. C
Henry J
Second Avenue
Lockwood
Cyrenus Cole
St. Charles
Ill
Washington
Farewell Party for Sterlee Long Given by Mrs Johnson
Mrs. Ben F. Johnson hosted a Tuesday afternoon party at 23400 Avenue NE to bid farewell to Sterlee Virginia Long who will move with her father to Sacramento after a two month visit. Guests included Betty Noblett Ruth Baker Mary Baker Anna Mae Dunlap Marjorie Faber Betty Van Santee and Rhea Wolf.
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Sterlee Virginia Long
Sacramento
Calif
Ben F. Johnson
Avenue
Betty Noblett
Ruth and Mary Baker
Anna Mae Dunlap
Marjorie Faber
Betty van Santee
Rhea Wolf
Sisters Married in Double Wedding in Moline
Miss Helen Ceppl wed John Bauer and Miss Frances Ceppl tied with Lawrence E White in a double ceremony in Moline Illinois Saturday morning officiated by Rev. Arthur Chapman First Methodist. Brides are daughters of Frances Ceppl and Kalous and Whites are children of Calvin White. Breakfast in Rock Island followed. couples return to Cedar Rapids to begin married life.
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Helen Ceppl
John Bauer
Frances Ceppl
Lawrence E. White
Moline
Til
Arthur Chapman
First Methodist Church
Frances Cepps
Bauer
Edward Kalous
Mr. White
Calvin White
Rock Island
Mrs. Bauer
Mrs. White
Cedar Rap
Marriage of Dorothy Geiger and Noel Shields in Geneva
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Dorothy Geiger daughter of Mrs Mary Stanek to Noel Shields son of Leontius Shields. The ceremony occurred April 28 in Geneva Illinois with Rev Father Giglinger officiating. Mrs Shields worked in Davenport and Mr Shields is employed by E K Larimer Hardware in Cedar Rapids where they will reside.
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Dorothy Geiger
Mary Stanek
Noel Shields
Leontius Shields
Geneva, Ill
Giglinger
Shields
Davenport
E. K. Larimer Hardware Company
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Gladys Anderson Visits Lambert Home in De
Miss Gladys Anderson spends a week vacation with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Wilbur Lambert in De followed by remaining itinerary in nearby towns.
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Gladys Anderson
Mrs. Wilbur Lambert
Grotto Circle Hosts Guest Night at Sokol Hall
Ambar Grotto circle invites members to bring a guest Friday at 8 p m at Sokol hall. An interesting program will be followed by cards and refreshments. Members with guests should call Mrs O F Slapnick or Mrs L W Herdlicka.
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Ambar Grotto Circle
Sokol Hall
O. F. Slapnick
L. W. Herdlicka
Mrs. Pearlman Heads to Los Angeles for Long Visit
Mrs. R. A. Pearlman of 418 Gwen dolyn drive NE departed Wednesday afternoon for Los Angeles California for a several months visit with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Negus, former Cedar Rapids residents.
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R. A. Pearlman
Gwendolyn Drive
Los Angeles
Calif
Charles Negus
Cedar Rapids
Seventh Birthday Surprise For Jackie Neal At Home
Jackie Dale Neal was surprised at his Blakely Boulevard home for his seventh birthday. Guests included Max and Dora Jean Bartholomew and many neighbors. Hosts Mrs. Neal and helpers served refreshments.
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Jackie Dale Neal
Henry Neal
Blakely Bouleved
Max
Dora Jean Bartholomew
Seine
Bell Stearns
Trene
Evelyn Boyles
Lois
Lavonne
Clarabelle
George Peterson
Vera
Helen Vaclav
Vanda
Freddie
Howard Kness
Clarke
Neal
E. B. Bartholomew
Clarence Peterson
Mildred Stearns
Maybell Boyles
Memorial paintings on view at Washington High Library
Public viewable paintings by Grant Wood and Marvin Cone are exhibited in the art room at the public library through Monday. Emma J. Fordyce and Elizabeth Cook are the donors of the memorial works. A bust by Sturges Ely from the Stone City Art colony is also on display in the library gallery.
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Emma J. Fordyce
Elizabeth Cook
Washington High School
Grant Wood
Marvin Cone
Sturges Ely
Stone City Art Colony
Mrs Gehm and granddaughter visit Chicago kin
Mrs Wilard Gehm of Rockford and her granddaughter Frances Truhlicek drove to Chicago Wednesday to see her former son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs A J Strub and their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Frank Truhlicek.
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Wilard Gehm
Rockford
Road
Frances Truhlicek
Chicago
A. J. Strub
Frank Truhlicek
Isabel Selden Hostess Shower Honors Phyllis Ford
Miss Isabel Selden entertained Tuesday evening at a shower for her cousin Phyllis Ford who will be and recipient noted at the event held at 2114 Greenwood Drive SE with friends and family in attendance.
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Isabel Selden
Greenwood Drive
Phyllis Ford
Mary Forrestal and John Bredl Wed at Immaculate Conception
Miss Mary Theresa Forrestal and John H. Bredl of Cedar Rapids united in marriage August 20 at the Immaculate Conception rectory with Rev. E. P. Ament officiating. The couple, from Cedar Rapids, were attended by Mr. and Mrs. John L. Prochaska at a Cedar Rapids wedding dinner.
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Mary Theresa Forrestal
John H. Bredl
Cedar Rap
Immaculate Conception
E. P. Ament
Mr. Bredl
J. F. Bredl
Seventh Street
Bredl
Emma Forrestal
Cobbancourt
John L. Prochaska
Et Anos Satine
Dinner hosts feature Yanecek family in Fairfax
Mr and Mrs Edward Yanecek of Fairfax hosted a dinner with guests including Mrs Charles Osborn of Los Angeles Mr and Mrs Speardemiete and others. The gathering also included Mr and Mrs Edward Yanecek and their sons Charles and Clayton along with Barnum and M. and Mrs. Edward Yanecek.
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Edward Yanecek
Fairfax
Charles Osborn
Los Angeles
Spe Ar Demiete
Momaparyta
Barnum
Charles and
Clayton
Dashing Suit Patterns and Sheer Wool Fabrics For Wardrobe
Ann Adams highlights a versatile suit design with easy changes of blouses and simple lines suitable for many occasions. Pattern 2417 available in sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 40 with yardage details and step by step sewing instructions included.
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West 17Th
Hostess to Junior Arts Group Picnic Supper
Mrs. Fred Petrick hosted a picnic supper for the Junior Arts association at her home Tuesday evening. Fourteen attended including Miss Bertha Sargent, director of the Junior association.
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Fred Petrick
Junior Arts Association
Winter Temple No. 78 Meets in K of P Hall
Winter Temple No. 78 Pythian Sisters will hold a regular meeting in the K of P hall Thursday at 8 p.m. All members of the order are invited to attend.
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Winter Temple
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Order
Mary A Lane Circle Plans Friday Riverside Picnic
The Mary A Lane circle will meet at Riverside park for a picnic luncheon at 12 Friday. Members are asked to bring the usual picnic requirements.
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Mary A. Lane
Riverside Park
Women’s Relief Corps Meeting Set for Thursday
The Women’s Relief corps will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m in the Memorial building. Officers are asked to be present to practice for inspection. Comrades are invited.
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Women’s Relief Corps
Fraternal Aid Union to Meet and Host Card Party
The Fraternal Aid union No. 172 will convene Thursday evening in Moose hall. After the business session a card party will be held with Pinocchio and five hundred to be played.
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Fraternal Aid Union
No. 172
Moose Hall
Milwaukee Railroad Women's Club Meeting Preview
The Milwaukee Railroad Women's club will meet in regular session in its club rooms Thursday evening. Discussion will cover activities planned for the coming months and refreshments will be served.
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Milwaukee Railroad Women’s Club
Picnic Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Ree for Railway Club
Mrs Ree of 1120 Cen Street SE will host members of the Chicago and Western Women’s Railway Club for a picnic luncheon at her home Thursday at 1 p.m.
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Ree
Cen Street
Chicago and Mace Western Women’ S Railway Club
Ladies of the TP A Auxiliary Plan Picnic Luncheon
The auxiliary to Post C will hold a 1 pm picnic luncheon Friday at Mrs. C H Brittin’s home 125 Thirty-fourth Street NE. Mrs. Brittin and Mrs. Charles Newell host. Members should bring a covered dish. after lunch the first regular business meeting of the winter season will proceed followed by cards.
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Post C
C. H. Brittin
Thirty-fourth Street
Independence Man Schweitzer Dies After Operation
Jacob Schweitzer, 80, died Tuesday morning at University hospital in Iowa City after four weeks of treatment. Funeral set for Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at his home with Rev. Floyd Weed officiating. He was born in Germany and lived in Linn County before moving to Independence in February. Survived by five sons and three daughters. wife Lisetta (died 1894) and second wife Fannie (died 1930) are noted. He was a Methodist.
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Gazette
Independence
Jacob Schweitzer
University Hospital
Iowa City
Floyd Weed
Schweitzer
Germany
Pennsylvania
Cook County
Illinois
Linn County
Lisetta Seh
Otter Creek
Fannie Alton
Fred
Frank
Cedar Rapids
Clarence
Manchester
Arthur
Kansas City
Chester
San Francisco
Calif
Ethel Albright
Milton
S. D
Louise
Flora
Mr. Schweitzer
Methodist Church
Iowa News In Brief Delights Bridge Tips And Reunions
Iowa notices from Delaware County to Columbus Junction cover social events, club officers, and family reunions. Delhi Woman’s club lists officers. Kenner family holds second reunion. St Mary’s holds annual picnic in Wilton Junction. rural mail carriers and Voleschow family reunions note gatherings across towns. funeral and appointment brief mentions mark local life.
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Elena Kenner
J. A. Pennell
Toledo
A. H. Walton
Kenneth Pennell
Garrison
Wilton Junction
St. Mary's Church
L. A. Scie
Wrenington
Congress
Delhi
Delaware County
Silver Lake Park
Walter Semeiss
Manchester
Two Directors Two Teachers For Elm School
Elm school in Lineville will have two teachers this fall with contracts for both Miss Dorothy Ellis and Miss Cleo Shira. Ellis secured her contract after her father was named school board director. A recount briefly placed the directorate with Bad Bright, who appointed Shira.
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Lineville
Elm School
Dorothy Ellis
Cleo Shira
Ellis
Bad Bright
Miss Shira
Time Trials Spark Thompson Trophy Race Fans at Municipal Airport
At Municipal Airport Cleveland time trials for the Thompson trophy race drew crowds as Robert G. Hall piloted a gull winged Wasp powered monoplane to an average 222.971 mph with a peak 245.799 mph. Benny Howard qualified second with 213.885 mph average and a high 219.163 mph. A 200 mph minimum qualified for the trophy race while the Serio mystery derby division for planes over 110 mph began with 13 entrants bound for Willoughby and then a statewide route ending back at the airport. first prize is 312 dollars.
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Benny Howard
Chicago Airmail
Howard
Willoughby
Here
Ohio City
Oakland County Leads Michigan With Nine Cities, Two More Ahead
Oakland County in Michigan claims the most cities in the state with nine already incorporated and two more moving toward incorporation as officials report growth and governance expansion.
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Oakland County
Michigan
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