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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1936
Page
27
In Mount Vernon the Vernon chapter CBS honored retiring officers at a Christmas dinner hosted by worthy matron Mrs Irl Hoodmaker. Decorations were festive and bridge was played with gifts given to Mrs Hoodmaker.
Several community groups met in Jones county with varied programs. Activities included Christmas programs, readings, carols, and hostesses at homes of Eichhorn, Cieveka, Storm, Huggans, Wherry, Latare, Orth, Buckingham, Johnson, Shaerrill, Brainard, and others.
Mechanicsville reports a Monday Bridge club hosted by Mrs H C McCormick with guests Mrs G A Woods and Mrs Wilson. Traveling prize awarded to Mrs J L Lynch. Miss Mary Fritz hosted the Presbyterian church Woman's Missionary society Friday with devotionals and lessons led by Mrs S A Wilson and Mrs Vesta Hines. Self Culture club met at Mrs R D Stoffel’s home for a Christmas party with committee members R D Stoffel Kisor P A Horner Bertena Frazee and R A Smith.
Olin The Bow Knot club met with Mrs Grace Tudor for a luncheon. Several members appeared on the program including Mrs Elina Rohwedder Abby Ann Tudor Billie Williams and Margaret Amend. The nutrition school met Monday with Mrs Frank Andrews in charge and hostesses named. A Past Matrons circle luncheon and music program were held at the Peck home with Mrs Maude Carter directing and a book review by Mrs Mable Kay. The Twentieth Century club gathered at Mrs Daisy Truax home with participants Miss Rosemary White Miss Lois Rohwedder and Mrs Floy Felter leading group singing. The Kozy Klub met at Mrs C N Easterly home with various hostesses and program sponsors. Congregational Missionary society met at Mrs J A Hartmans with officer elections recorded. A contract bridge club met Monday with prize awarded to Mrs B H Erb. Mercy Hospital Nurses Alumni held a Christmas dinner with Mrs Harold Heefner.
Whittier East Linn and Practical and Progressive Farmers clubs held Christmas celebrations with multiple local members attending. Host Bert Stewart welcomed N C club friends and a Sunday Adult Bible class gathering and a Monday birthday party honored Mrs Clarence McGrew with several local guests.
Rotary Anns enjoyed a Christmas party at Warden Frazer’s home. Fort Nightly Club hosted by Mrs. Kellogg. Mrs. Miller read a story as Smykil and Kellogg twins performed. OES Past Matrons party hosted by Mrs. La Chappelle with helpers. Independent Farm Women's Club hosted a program with Mrs. Witham and Mrs. Purcell. Wortman and Ramsey on program. Officers named: Nettie Brown president, Ed Ruhl vice president, I A Mirick secretary treasurer. Methodist Woman's Club elected officers led by Mrs. Green. Dorgeloh president, Price vice president, Shugart secretary, Bodenhoffer treasurer, Van Kirk.
Monticello residents enjoyed a week of celebrations and club meetings. The Poppe couple marked forty five years of marriage while Burns Lodge hosted members and guests. Prizes were awarded at several bridge gatherings and parish socials.
Mrs Bertha Pearson opened her home to the Priscilla club on Wednesday. Mrs B A Gill spoke. Piano music by Mrs Virgil Secrist illustrated the theme. Mr and Mrs C M Eden entertained Sunday. A golden wedding anniversary dinner was held Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs N P Anderson. Mrs Ed Richter was honored Wednesday for her birthday. The Birthday club arranged the affair. Mrs A M Rarick Isabel Elliott and D E Edwards received gifts and Mrs Charlotte Stuart was remembered. Mr and Mrs Charles Pedersen entertained Sunday. Mrs Martin Christensen left Thursday for California.
Wilton Junction Miss Clara Sessler will marry Wilmer H. Theiss of Atkins at Zion Lutheran church tonight. Rev. P. W. Happel will read the service with Lydia Theiss and Arthur Sessler present. Patricia Grunder as flower girl and Charles Sabbath to carry rings. Reception and luncheon to follow at the bride's home. new home will be on a farm near Atkins.
Atalissa community groups met with hostesses Mrs Bert Shafnit and Mrs Harold Hinkhouse. The Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid was led by Mrs H E Dieter and the Get Together club met with Mrs Harold Hinkhouse.
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