Social season opens with dances and treasure hunts
The article details fall social activities by the Younger Set, including an 8:30 dancing party hosted by the Misses Jeanne and Barbara Marshall at their Knollwood Drive SE home with guests from Iowa City and St Joseph. A parallel high school fete features a picnic supper and a Cedar Rapids treasure hunt with many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne
Barbara Marshall
Verne Marshall
Knollwood Drive
Margaret Stringfellow
St. Joseph
Jane Diller
Springfield
Ill
Martha Hartwig
Phyllis Sheehy
Edward Sheehy
Marshall
Ruth Shellito
John Shellito
Jacqueline Swan
Clarke Swan
Independence
Connie Cochenour
Nile Jones
Iowa City
Stringfellow
Diller and
Hartwig
Continental Grill
Roosevelt Notel
Sheehy
Jean
Joan Newburger
Margaret Ann Foster
Henrietta Dows
Kathryn Wandel
Josephine Wandel
Twentysixth Street
Cedar Rapids
Mary Zuercher
Barbara Rogers
Louise Flaherty
Dorothy Spencer
Kathryn Claassen
Nora Cocker
Jean Fahrney
Donna Jeanne Johnson
Bonnie Mae Diebold
Jeanne Cash
Marion Reiff
Susan Brown
David Keehn
Kenneth Lindsay, Jr
John
Northwestern Alumni and Students Dinner at Roosevelt Hotel
Northwestern University alumni and prospective students will gather at 6 30 p m Friday for a banquet at the Roosevelt hotel. The highlight is a film showing of Northwestern Touchdown Plays directed by Hal Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern University
Roosevelt Hotel
Northwestern
Hal Sheridan
Massey Family Returns From Spirit Lake Season
Mrs. John T. Massey of 2036 Park Avenue SE and her daughters Margaret and Jacqueline Massey have come home after spending the summer at Spirit Lake where Mrs. Massey served as hostess at Templar Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T.massey
Park Avenue SE
Margaret and
Jacqueline Massey
Spirit Lake
Massey
Templar Park
Lieut and Mrs Auerbach Visiting the Schoens
Mr and Mrs Charles Schoen of 356 Forest Drive SE host their son in law and daughter Lieut and Mrs Alvin B Auerbach as guests until Sept 6. The Auerbachs recently returned from two and a half years in the Panama Canal Zone and will establish their new home at Fort Belvoir Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schoen
Forest Drive
Inlaw
Alvin B. Auerbach
Panama Canal Zone
Fort Belvoir
Mrs Ivins Hosts Continental Luncheon At Roosevelt Hotel
Mrs Harry M Ivins hosted a Continental luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel on Thursday with guests including Mrs L R Bracken and Mrs Wallace Sturgis of Ocala Florida who arrived Wednesday to visit in the home of Mr and Mrs George L Schoonover and Miss Marie Todd of Warrensburg Missouri visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Delbert R Ashby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Hotel
Harry M. Ivins
Fifth Avenue SE
Ivins
L. R. Bracken
Wallace Sturgis
Ocala
Fla
George L. Schoonover
Grande Avenue SE
Marie Todd
Warrensburg
Delbert R. Ashby
Country Club Parkway
Mrs Diebold Hostess Shower for Miss Stark
Mrs A J Diebold hosted a luncheon and kitchen shower at Cedar Rapids Country Club for Miss Katherine Stark whose marriage to William G Isom is set for September 16. The event at 2207 Grande avenue SE featured decorations and placecards with a shower motif and four dozen covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Stark
William G. Isom
A. J. Diebold
Grande Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Charles Ives Leaves Riverside for California Home
Charles E Ives of Riverside California ends a week stay with Mrs J E Ives and Mr and Mrs Robert C Toms at 2300 Grande Avenue SE. He departed Thursday for San Francisco to spend a week before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Ives
Riverside
Calif
J. E. Ives
Robert C. Toms
Grande Avenue SE
San Francisco
Mrs Amen Hosts Iowa City Group In Cedar Rapids
Mrs Harlan R Amen hosted about fourteen women from Iowa City for a luncheon Thursday at the Continental Grill in the Roosevelt hotel Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan R. Amen
Vernoncourt SE
Continental Grill
Roosevelt Hotel
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Dr and Mrs Gage Ready Return from Estes Park
Dr and Mrs Harry M. Gage of 1945 Second Avenue Southeast will return Thursday evening after spending two weeks at Estes Park Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gage
Estes
Harry M. Gage
Second Avenue SE
Estes Park
Colo
Franklin High Class of 1938 Reunion Dinner
Franklin High School alumnae of the June class of 1938 plan a reunion dinner at Bever Park on Thursday evening. The event brings together former Franklin girls for a picnic style gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bever Park
Franklin High School
S. D. C. Club Holds Theater Party and Slumber Event
Members of the S. D. C. club met for a theater party Saturday night and a slumber party at Miss Betty Fitzgerald's home. Those present included Bernice Svoboda Helen Parker Mildred Johnson and Eunice Boyle. The group attended mass at St. Matthew's church Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Fitzgerald
Bernice Svoboda
Helen Parker
Mildred Johnson
Eunice Boyle
St. Matthew’s Church
Strang Family Returns From California Vacation
Mrs. H. B. Strang and her son Richard arrived home on Tuesday from a three months west coast trip. They visited relatives in South Pasadena and made brief stops at the San Francisco fair and other California points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Strang
Richard
Washington Avenue
West Coast
Two Hostesses Honor Brides Elect in Bridge Party
Mrs. Ronald B. Moore and Miss Frances Mc Laughlin host a Thursday bridge party at the Moore home honoring Miss Elizabeth Kay and Miss Evelyn Northcott. The two brides elect, to wed Kenneth E. Myers and Walter Staves, receive gifts as pink and green garden decor enhances the dining setup. Attendants include Miss Jane Dunlap, Miss Doris Garner, Miss Gertrude Shoemaker, Miss Frances Halpin, Miss Jean Dunlap, Mrs. Russell Knapp, Edward Lee, and Mrs. John Rick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald B. Moore
C Avenue NE
Frances McLaughlin
Moore
Elizabeth Kay
Kenneth E. Myers
Evelyn Northcott
Walter Staves
Jane Dunlap
Doris Garner
Gertrude Shoemaker
Frances Halpin
Jean Dunlap
Russell Knapp
Edward Lee
John Rick
Miss Bernice Mieras Showered Before September Wedding
Miss Betty French and Miss Janetta Merritt hosted a crystal and china shower for Bernice Mieras at Merritt’s apartment 835 Third Avenue SE. Bridge was played with out of town guest Mrs. Robert E. Hyde of Des Moines and numerous local attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Mieras
James van Orsdol
Betty French
Janetta Merritt
Third Avenue SE
Bridge
Robert E. Hyde
Des Moines
Mary Jane McBaith
Marion Hepner
Catherine Crane
Jeanette Focht
Elizabeth Focht
Juanita Jordan
Pauline Frederikson
Maxine Culbertson
Phoebe Jane Nemecek
Elizabeth Jackson
Mary Nelson
Helen Burt
Marion
Miss Frances Eby and John C Greedy to be Honored Tonight
Mr and Mrs M Holbrook Morrison Jr host a buffet supper and bathroom accessories shower at their home at 1419 Second Avenue SE. Miss Frances Eby and John C Greedy, whose wedding is Sept 9, are guests of honor. Bridge entertainment follows with Mr and Mrs George L Erwin Jr and Mrs Glenn Campbell and Mr and Mrs Arthur Biddinger sharing the courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Eby
Johnson C. Greedy
M. Holbrook Morrison, Jr
Second Avenue SE
Bridge
George L. Erwin, Jr
Glenn Campbell
Arthur Biddinger
Miss Marybea Manly Guest of Penningroths
Miss Marybea Manly daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Manly of Grinnell is visiting Miss Charlotte Penningroth daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Penningroth at 1941 Fourth avenue SE They will be the Penningroths guests Sunday and accompany their daughter home that evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marybea Manly
Charles Manly
Grinnell
Charlotte Penningroth
Charles Penningroth
Fourth Avenue SE
Mrs. Manly
Penningroths
Mrs Ruebel Hosts Guests At Continental Luncheon
Mrs Grace Ruebel of 1002 Fourth Avenue SE hosted a Continental luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel on Thursday in compliment to her guests Mr and Mrs Clyde Gustling of Fort Dodge who are in the city for the Knights of Pythias convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Ruebel
Fourth Avenue SE
Roosevelt Hotel
Clyde Gustling
Fort Dodge
Knights of Pythias
Grimm Family Reunion Held At Bever Park
The eleventh Grimm reunion gathered 200 attendees from Jones Linn Benton Cedar and Iowa counties at Bever park. Officers reelected included A C Koster president Albert Grimm vice president and Mrs Lewis Grimm treasurer with Nelson Fink as secretary. The oldest member was Kohl and the youngest Reather Miller three months old. The 1940 reunion is planned for the last Sunday in August at the same park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimm
Bever Park
A. C. Koster
Atkins
Albert Grimm
Cedar Rapids
Lewis Grimm
Garrison
Nelson Fink
Henry Kohl
Reather Miller
Urban Miller
Mechanicsville
Otto Kohl
Otto, Jr
Charles Winegardiner, Jr
Glen F. van Orsdall
Sigourney
Ed Grimm
Koster
J. W. Carbee
Mount Vernon
Abraham and
Mariah Grimm
Ed Baker
Rock Falls
Inl
Jones, Linn
Benton
Cedar
Iowa
Henriette Barta Weds Raymond Kloubec at St Ludmila's
Miss Henriette Barta daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Barta route two married Raymond Kloubec son of Mr and Mrs John P Kloubec of Solon in a single ring ceremony at St Ludmila's church Rev Frank Hruby officiated. The couple plans a western Cedar Rapids home after a trip to the New York World's Fair and both work in area businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henriette Barta
W. J. Barta
Route Two
Raymond Kloubec
John P. Kloubec
Solon
St. Ludmila’s Church
Frank Hruby
Gladys Barta
Dorothy Bartos
Vernon Kloubec
Joe Poduska
Irma
Irene Rigel
Swisher
Van Vechten Guild Porch Party Held
The Van Vechten guild of the Peoples church held its annual porch party Wednesday afternoon at 1846 C avenue NE honoring past president Mrs. George Dennis. A dessert luncheon was served to twenty two with guests from Springfield Mass Los Angeles and Spring Valley N Y and local officers presiding. The next event will be a luncheon on Sept 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Vechten Guild of the Peoples Church
Walter Allison
C Avenue NE
George Dennis
Grace Huston
Springfield
Mass
Melvin L. Welke
F. W. Miller
Spring Valley
N. Y
Bertha Conn
Los Angeles
James M. Shields
Guild
Mesdames Houseman
Frank Brejcha
George Klumpar
A. B. Steele
Lula Siver Hosts Wiener Roast for Sister Hazel
Miss Lula Siver entertained guests at a wiener roast in Shaver Park Saturday evening honoring her sister Miss Hazel Siver on her birthday. Attendees included Ralph Fisher Bud Fisher John Berry Mr and Mrs Don West Mechanicsville Jim Berry Blairstown Norma Bailey Mount Vernon Lula Siver Betty Messenger Leonard Shebetka Richard Shebetka Dorothy Worrel Solon Lester Campbell Loretta Pierce Iowa City Mr and Mrs Earl Siver Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Siver
Shaver Park
Hazel Siver
Ralph Fisher
Bud Fisher
John Berry
Don West
Mechanicsville
Jim Berry
Blairstown
Norma Bailey
Lisbon
Betty Messenger
Mount Vernon
Leonard Shebetka
Richard Shebetka
Dorothy Worrel
Solon
Lester Campbell
Loretta Pierce
Iowa City
Earl Siver
Cedar Rapids
Leefers Reunion Held at Anamosa State Park
The Leefers family reunion took place Sunday at Anamosa state park. President P Blayney was re elected and the group planned to meet again at the same site in 1940. Attendees came from Cedar Rapids Lisbon Tipton and Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leefers
Anamosa State Park
Miss Ellis Honored Guest At Luncheon For Brides
Miss Laura Pearle Stewart entertained at the Roosevelt hotel mezzanine for her nephew's fiancée Miss Virginia Ellis, with two other brides elect Miss Harriet Mateer and Miss Mary Elizabeth Erwin also honored. Guests included Mrs Ruth E Ellis and Mrs Elizabeth A Stewart among others at a flowers centerpiece table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Pearle Stewart
Second Avenue SE
Roosevelt Hotel
Virginia Ellis
Matthew C. Stewart
Waterloo
Harriet Mateer
Harold Kolar
Mary Elizabeth Erwin
Marion
Don Kirkham
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ellis
Miss Stewart
Elizabeth A. Stewart
Ruth E. Ellis
Robert K. Mateer
George L. Erwin
Adolph Topinka
Helen Kacena Stark
Miss Margaret Springer Weds Burdell Staab at Home Ceremony
Miss Margaret Springer daughter of Mr and Mrs M C Springer became the bride of Burdell F Staab in a double ring ceremony at the bride’s home performed by Rev Thomas C Collister pastor of St James Methodist church. they will reside in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Springer
M. C. Springer
Twentieth Street NW
Burdell F. Staab
Thomas C. Collister
St. James’ Methodist Church
Jane Lockwood
M. R. Springer
Mrs. Staab
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club seeks volunteers for bathroom redecorating
The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club invites members to help redecorate the club home bathroom. Six volunteers are requested to participate and should call Mrs. Henri Bollen at 2 2675 by Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Camp Fire group holds weekend at Camp Huaga
Members of the Cheschamay Camp Fire group spent the weekend at Camp Huaga where they drafted blueprints and conducted a treasure hunt as part of fire maker requirements. Attendees included Glatha White Patricia Maloney Barbara Chaplin Beverly Keister Patty Long Beverly Lawrence and guardian Mrs. G. V. Wood with guests Mr. Wood Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Lawrence Elaine Lawrence Roberta White and Lucien LaRue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheschamay Camp
Camp Huaga
Glatha White
Patricia Maloney
Barbara Champlin
Beverly Keister
Patty Long
Beverly Lawrence
The
Guardian
G. V. Wood
Mr. Wood
C. P. Lawrence
Elaine Lawrence
Roberta White
Lucien LaRue
Emil Klumpar Hosts Wiener Roast for Departing Couple
A group of friends entertained Mr. and Mrs. Emil Klumpar at a wiener roast Sunday evening before they move to Monticello where Mr. Klumpar will coach at the high school. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Shultz and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Klumpar
Monticello
Klumpar
Elvin Shultz
Alex Hofferber
George Klumpar
Frank Mary
Frank J. Brejcha
Audrey Campbell Honored At Shower And Breakfast Party
Miss Joyce Dollman hosts a morning shower and breakfast at 2027 Washington Avenue SE honoring Audrey Campbell ahead of her Monday evening wedding to Alexander Batchelor of Moline Illinois. Guests include Corrine Fahrney Margaret Threllheid Marabelle Fuller Lorena Musgrave Ida McQuin Elinor Kendall Marion Helenruth Becker Gertrude Ilten Mrs Angus McQueen Minneapolis and Mrs Robert E Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Dollman
Washington Avenue
Audrey Campbell
Alexander Batchelor
Moline
Ill
Miss Campbell
Corrine Fahrney
Margaret Threllheid
Marabelle Fuller
Lorena Musgrave
Ida McQuin
Elinor Kendall
Marion
Helenruth Becker
Gertrude Ilten
Angus McQueen
Minneapolis
Robert E. Campbell
Palm Beach visitor taps local residents over weekend
E. J. Sharon of Palm Beach California stayed with Mrs. H. E. McCormac and her son Norman at 1512 Sixth avenue SE and Louise Van Pelt at 1508 Fifth avenue SE during a weekend visit to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Sharon
Palm Beach
Calif
H. E. McCormac
Norman McCormac
Sixth Avenue SE
Louise van Pelt
Fifth Avenue SE
Couple Returns From Two Week Vacation Tours National Sites
Virginia and Ralph N Schissel of 110 Sixth Street SW returned Thursday after a two week vacation visiting Boys Town Yellowstone Colorado Springs Pike's Peak and the Black Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Ralph N. Schissel
Sixth Street
Boys’ Town
Yellowstone
Colorado Springs
Pike’s Peak
Black Hills
Harriet Mateer Honored by Light Company Club
Members of the Round Table club of the Light company honor Harriet Mateer ahead of her Saturday 8 am wedding to Harold Kolar at the T. M. Sinclair Memorial chapel on Coe campus. The group presents linen gifts, hosts bridge, and serves refreshments with thirty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Mateer
Harold Kolar
T. M. Sinclair
Coe
Round Table Club
the Light Company
Miss Mateer
Lillian Frantz
Ruth Trunkey
Adalene Dauchy
Gladys Swangler
Martha Womochil
Birthday Surprise Honored Mrs Joe Janko Sunday
A birthday surprise was given in honor of Mrs. Joe Janko Sunday afternoon. Gifts were presented and refreshments served. Attendees included Darlene Janko Ernest Jansa Jr Norma Jane Rigel Marvin Rigel Roman Volesky Dorothy Merta Melvin Modracek Irma Rigel Leo Modracek Jerry Merta Irene Rigel Robert Modracek Leonard Modrcek Darlene Merta Mr and Mrs Frank Modracek Mr and Mrs Leo Rigel Mr and Mrs Ernest Jansa Mr and Mrs Emil Volesky Mr and Mrs Aldrich Rigel and Joe Janko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Janko
Darlene Janko
Ernest Jansa, Jr
Norma Jane Rigel
Marvin Rigel
Roman Volesky
Dorothy Merta
Melvin Modracek
Irma Rigel
Leo Modracek
Jerry Merta
Irene Rigel
Robert Modracek
Leonard Modracek
Darlene Merta
Frank Modracek
Leo Rigel
Ernest Jansa
Emil Volesky
Aldrich Rigel
Harvey Coats Visit From Omaha Arrives Saturday
Mr and Mrs Harvey Coats of Omaha travel with their son Bobby to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs H L Coats at 390 Seventeenth street SE. They will arrive Saturday to visit relatives during the stay in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Harvey Coats
Omaha
Bobby
Mr. Coats
Mrs
H. L. Coats
Seventeenth Street
Hobby Club Meets at Ells Park Dinner
The Hobby club of Seeley's Clover Farm store met at Ells park for dinner Tuesday. Nevin Nichols directed games and 150 children received balloons. Richard Heaton serves as president and Richard Donegan as secretary treasurer of Leo club which has 200 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobby Club
Seeley
Clover Farm
Ells Park
Nevin Nichols
Richard Heaton
Richard Donegan
Leo Club
Mount Mercy Alumnae Luncheon Planned at Killian's Tea Room
Mount Mercy alumnae will meet for luncheon Saturday at 1 p.m. Those planning to attend may make reservations with Mrs. R. D. Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Mercy
Killian’s
R. D. Long
Mr and Mrs Weltch Visit Ottumwa Robinson Ill
Mr C S Weltch and Mrs Weltch of 2908 Madison street NE left Wednesday for Ottumwa Robinson Illinois to visit friends and relatives.
Tender Made Ham Ends Shrink. More Servings Per Pound
An advertisement touts Wilson's Tender Made Ham as not shrinking during cooking. It claims only a few ounces are lost, yielding about one third more servings and lower cost per serving than competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Venience
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Mrs. Auerbach
Mrs. Diebold
Miss Stark
Charles Ives
California
Mrs. Amen
Franklin Girls
S. D. C. Club
Second Street
AR Rapids A : SE
French
Merritt
Mieras
Miss Eby
MR. Greedy
Mrs. Ruebel
van Vechten Guild
Miss Ellis
Weds
Burdell Staab
Woman’s Club
Cheschamay Camp Fire
Holmes & Edwards
Prastea
U.S
Ada
Jewelers
le Fonts
China
Third Ave. SE
Paramount Theater
Light Company Club
Harvey Coats
New York
Wolf’s
Wolf's Wolf's
Wolf
Gay Gibson
Wolf's
Second Street SE
MT. Mercy
C. S. Weltches
Wilson & Co
U. S. Department of Culture
George Rector
Wilson’s
Eap
Ilson
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