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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1939

Page

16

Brides-Elect Honored At Iowa City

Engagements and weddings are announced in Iowa City and nearby towns. Miss Anne McPhee, Newton Massachusetts, to James S. Youtsler of Chicago Illinois. Other couples include Miss Margaret Ann Farrell to John L. Freeman of Moline Illinois, and Miss Estelle Strohbeen to Ernest Cassill of Iowa Falls. Social events feature Y W C A activities and Christmas gatherings hosted by local families.

Iowa City Anne McPhee H. A. McPhee Newton Mass James S. Youtsler Chicago, NL William E. Youtsler Diagonal McPhee Frank B. Whinery Y. W. C. A. Board Margaret Ann Farrell Thomas Farrell Iens City John L. Freeman E. W. Freeman Moline St. Patrick's Church Estelle Strohbeen Ernest <. Cassill Iowa Falls Patricia Rowley Benj. F. Shambaugh Union Pacific Jack Johnson Levi O. Leonard Norman O. Freiland Midland House Publishing Company

Monticello Clubwomen Hold Meetings and Elect Officers

Mrs Henry M Carpenter hosted a Congregational church Missionary society and Working Band gathering with officers elected for both groups. Tea hosted by Mrs Harriet Coughlan and Halstead Carpenter followed. Contract club held a Christmas party with prizes to Mrs Walter Brainerd and Mrs J A Thompson. League of Women Voters and St Johns Ladies Aid also met and elected officers.

Henry M. Carpenter Missionary Society Congregational Church The Harriet Coughlan S. E. Guyan C. A. Palmer George Wilkens Rex Rickless Frieda Hanken Arthur Skelley Halstead Carpenter Contract Club X. Ray Childress Walter Brainerd J. A. Thompson Mesdames Brainerd Thompson John Shover Virginia Schneider Childress James Maurice Ross Baty Jean Liddy Ann Mainar R. J. Langer League of Women Voters T. M. Redmond Roy Moore Louise Fields R. J. Bone St. John’s Ladies Aid John Null William Null Arnold Jacobs H. W. Jacobs

Whittier clubs hold Christmas gatherings at private homes

Whittier groups hosted holiday events at local residences. The Home and Garden club met Tuesday at Mrs. Lizzie Kinkead’s home for Christmas activities. The Practical and Progressive Farmers' clubs shared a joint meeting and picnic in Community Hall on Saturday. The Progressive S. S. class spent Thursday at the Walter Gatewood home for an all day session. Mrs. Gatewood and Mrs. Norman Falcon hosted a Christmas party Friday for N. C. club members and families at the Gatewood home.

Home and Garden Club Lizzie Kinkead Practical S. S Walter Gatewood

Christmas Lanterns Made by Cub Scout Carollers

A Forester hall Christmas party hosted Cub Scouts and carolers Tuesday. Separate events included the Rosary circle of a Catholic church visiting Mrs. Lawrence Himmelsbeck at home Thursday and the Royal Neighbor camp dinner at Mrs. Archie Montague’s home. The sophomore class hosted a banquet for the school board and wives. Grace Camp No. 1632 Royal Neighbors met Thursday at Mrs. Montague’s, electing officers including Oracle Mrs. Ernie Montague and other officers with Mrs. Blanche Williams named manager for three years.

Forester Hall Rosary Lawrence Himmelsbeck Royal Neighbor Archie Montague School Auditorum Grace Camp No Royal Neighbors Oracle Ernie Montague Vivian Meredith Elmer Kolsto Recorder Marie Meredith Anna Fahnle Bertha Robertson Marshal Nora Barker Inner Sentinel Augusta Steffenson Outer Sentinel Clara Flemming Blanche Williams

Riverside Club Entertainment and St Marys Choir Farewell

Riverside members of the Soro sis club were hosted by Mrs. Albert Smola with guests Mrs. John W Tener and Mrs. R I Marner on the program. A farewell party for Mrs. John S Myles, recent bride, was held by St Marys church choir at Patricia Mor gin’s home before she left for Portland Oregon to join her husband. Ruth Rice and Francis Skubal won Banco prizes and gifts were given to Mrs Myles.

Riverside Sorosis Club Albert Smola John W. Tener R. I. Marner Mesdames H. P. Alen H. C. Borno Alan Frost Birdie Godlove Harold Cress Victoria Griffin Patricia Morgin St. Mary's Church John S. Myles Banco Ruth Rice Francis Skubal Myles Portland Ore

Christmas gatherings mark week in town

Wyoming Methodist Aid members surprised Mrs R C Scott at the parsonage for her birthday. Elmer Petersen hosted the high school sophomores. The Pinochio club dined with prizes to Mrs Robert Barber Lester French Joe Roach and Mrs Charles Marshall. Progressive Woman's club met at Mrs W W Bronson home with Mrs W J Beck assisting. Other hostesses included Mrs C J Ingwersen Roy Overley and Lena Shimerda. Cozy club held its Christmas party at Mrs Gordon Marshalls home.

Methodist Aid Society R. C. Scott Elmer Petersen Fred Petersen William Peck Charles Marshall Robert Barber Lester French Joe Roach Progressive Woman's Club W. W. Bronson W. J. Beckwith C. J. Ingwersen Roy Overley Lena Shimerda Cozy Club Gordon Marshall

Hopkinton Missionary Society Hosts Guest Day

The Hopkinton Methodist church missionary society held guest day Wednesday at Mrs. William McNeill’s home. On the program were Mrs. Roy V. Porter, Mrs. Kate Dolley and Mervin Blanchard.

The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church William McNeill Roy V. Porter Kate Dolley Mervin Blanchard

Mount Vernon Lisbons Rotary Hosts Christmas Dinner

Mt. Vernon Lisbon Rotary hosts the Rotary Anns for a Christmas dinner at Cedar Rapids tea room with organizers Dr. Harold Ennis E J Osgood C L Rich and Verne Jaynes. New Century club held its annual picnic at Mrs C W Neffs home with Mary Kepler Grace Wilder and Fred Blaine leading the program. Sorosis plans dinner at Jordan house with Mrs Russell Cole and Mrs C L Rich presenting. Lydia class held a Christmas party at Mrs J P Hannen home. Friendship club Christmas party to be hosted by Mrs Milo Walrole. Mrs James Killian of Cedar Rapids spoke at Presbyterian Missionary society tea at Mrs Joe Fisher home assisted by Mrs Sam Bair Mrs J P Hannen Mrs Arthur Lindsey and Mrs Anna Gormly. Mrs J W McCutcheon hosted luncheon for Mrs C J Lynch of Cedar Rapids and guests including Mrs C J Lynch Jr Mrs T McGowan Cedar Rapids Mrs Will G Smith Mr Ralph Wilson and Miss Hollis Wilson Stanwood. Mr and Mrs Joe Fisher hosted birthday supper for son Albert with out-of-town guests. Rural teachers of Franklin township visited Joe Fisher for dinner at his home.

Mount Vernon Mount Vernon-Lisbon Rotary Club Rotary Anns Jordan House Russell Cole C. L. Rich J. P. Hannen Milo Walrole Friendship Club James Killian Cedar Rapids Joe Fisher Presbyterian Missionary Society Sam Bair Arthu Lindsey Anna Gormly J. W. McCutcheon C. J. Lynch Ceda Rapids T. McGowan Cedar Raids Will G. Smith Ralph Wilson Jerome Wilson Hollis Wilson Stanwood Albert Ralph Vavra Henry Federson Clarence Howard Mason Dixie Lee Mechanicsville Franklin Township Doroth Fisher Joe Fishe

Postville Social Roundup Highlights Club Hosts

Mrs Ed Foley hosted the Henderson Prairie Study club Tuesday with Ruth Turner and Mrs Fra Hangartner on the program Hangartner to serve as hostess January 9 Mrs Clarence Hoth hosted the Club of the Holl Monday Carols are planned for Christmas week at Postville hospital and for elderly shut ins Dr and Mrs J W Myers hosted a bridge dinner Sunday for the Couples Club Mr and Mrs Will Kugel celebrated birthdays for Kugel Baade and Huebner at their home Gustave Renne of Cedar Rapids visited with Chapter FT of PEO Tuesday at Mrs John Waters home

Ed Foley Henderson Prairi Ruth Turner Fra Hangartner Hangartner Clarence Hoth Holl Postville J. W. Myers Will Kugel Kugel Lawrence Baade R. C. Huebner Gustave Renné Cedar Rapids P. E O John Waters

Coggon Couple Set for 65th Anniversary Celebration

COGGON Mr and Mrs Thomas Henderson will mark their sixty fifth wedding anniversary December 20 with all nine children in attendance. Mrs Henderson injured her hip in a fall at home south of town Wednesday. Local social notes mention Legion Auxiliary and Ladies Literary and Social club events with Mrs F A Munnecke hosting and Mrs W J Montgomery assisting.

Earlville Long Ago Club Meets at Ortberg Home

The Earlville Long Ago club gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Ortberg on Sunday. Guests included couples from De Witt Hamp ton Manchester and Greeley. The day featured Bridge club prizes won by Mrs James Bramley and Miss Mildred Bock. The Ladies Aid of Emanuel Lutheran met at Mrs Henry Yelden’s home.

Walter Ortberg Willard Bliss de Witt John Coonley Hampton A. E. Larson E. J. Paris Elfreda Grapes Delaware Roy Harvey Howard Reed John Brayton Manchester Harold Ham Amy Benda Glenn Ortberg Greeley Bridge Club James Bramley Mildred Bock Ladies Aid Society Immanuel Lutheran Church Henry Yelden

Christmas spirit at area clubs brings cheer

Mrs W S Maxson hosted the Priscilla club Christmas party with Mrs F E Corbin on the program and souvenirs given to guests. Mrs Charles Stratton hosted bridge Monday. Centerdale Women's club held a Christmas party Wednesday. Womans guild at Mrs Smith home Wednesday with Mrs C R Smith and others. Mrs W A Hicks led the business meeting with help from Mrs Wilson Briggs and Miss Zelma Cass. guest Mrs Arlie Bethel attended.

W. S. Maxson Priscilla Club F. E. Corbin Maxson Charles Stratton Bridge Aes CS. I Centerdale Women’s Club C. R. Smith Edwin Wilcox Lillie Buck Womans Guild Smith W. A. Hicks Wilson Briggs Zelma Cass Arlie Bethel

Winter Garden Protection and Home Wintering Plans

Practical tips for protecting plants in hard frost, storing perennials and bulbs, and using cold frames. Emphasizes not over-wrapping, lifting moisture-sensitive roots, and using light mulch such as straw or excelsior to preserve gardens through winter. Mentions wintering foxglove Canterbury bells and keeping bird food available.

North English Bridal Shower and Florida Trip Notices

North English Mrs Harry Reed a recent bride was honored at a miscellaneous shower Friday at Mrs Lewis Miller home. Hostesses included Mrs Roy Harris Mrs Laverne Butler and Mrs William Harris. Home Builders class of the Christian church held a party Friday at Mr and Mrs Elmer Reiss. Mr and Mrs O O Hauskins and Mr and Mrs Forest Plank left Monday for a trip to Florida and New Orleans.

Harry Reed Lewis Miller Roy Harris Laverne Butler William Harris The Christian Church Elmer Reiss O. O. Hauskins Forest Plank Florida New Orleans

Christmas Party for Ossian Study Club Members

Ossian hosts a Christmas gathering with Mrs. Herman Schulze, Mrs. W. M. Allen, and Mrs. Luke Radkte attending at the latter’s home.

Herman Schulze W. M. Allen Luke Radkte Radkte

Mount Vernon Manned Today To Lamoni Girl

Miss Hazel Jones daughter of Lamoni and John Uthoff son of Mount Vernon will wed at Graceland college chapel in a candle light ceremony by Elder Wilbur Prall. Attendants include Ralph Lorance as matron of honor and bridesmaids Margaret Williams Avilda Athoff. Best man Donald Jones with ushers Laurence Hard and Stewart Tinker. Reception at Briggs hall. They plan to reside in Iowa City.

Mount Vernon Hazel Jones Grant Jones Lamoni John Uthoff George Uthoff Graceland College Wilbur Prall Ralph Lorance Margaret Williams Avilda Athoff Donald Jones Iowa City Laurence Hard Stewart Tinker Des Moines Briggs Hall Miss Jones State Home Economics Association University of Iowa Beta Gamma Sigma

Community Clubs Host Holiday Gatherings in Norway

Thirty East End birthday club members met at Mrs. Laura Olson's home Tuesday to honor Mrs. Prentiss Folway and Mrs. H. E. Williams. The Tri-Angle Twenty Literary club enjoyed a holiday party hosted by Mrs. Olive Johnson with Miss Dorothy Burroughs assisting. American Legion auxiliary members and husbands attended a Christmas party at Mrs. Clara Flam mang's home Tuesday. Women of the Foresters held a

East End Laura Olson Prentiss Folway H. E. Williams Tri-Angle Twenty Literary Club Olive Johnson Dorothy Burroughs American Legion Auxiliary Clara Flammang Women of the Foresters

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Monticello Whittier Iser Lasswell Studio Master Photographers Paramount Theater Bldg Cub Scout Cub Scouts George Kosek Carroll Drive Hawthorne Hill Jon Kosek Milo Loomis Bobby Daniels Kenneth Daniels John Allen Smith DeVere N. Smith Don Kosek George Koseks Curtis Hiltbruner Lee Hiltbruner Jack von Lackum J. K. von Lackum Howard Ewoldt Hans Ewoldt Tommy Chadima Harry J. Chadima Kosek Riverside Wyoming Mt. Vernon- Lisbon Coggon Earlville West Branch Ossian Norway Krall Krall Shoe CO First Street Morgan's Morgan Bros Third Ave. SE
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