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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1936

Page

23

Mrs Norman Sutliff Receives National Art Week Award

Mrs Norman Sutliff chairman of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club art department is among fourteen Iowans awarded certificates of distinguished service during National Art Week by the American Artists' Progressive league. Certificates are signed by national leaders. Francis Robert White of Cedar Rapids is named to the advisory committee for the All Iowa Exhibition of Creative Art opening January 9 1937 in Chicago.

Norman Sutliff J Avenue Cedar Rapids Iowa

Belle Plaine Bride Weds Hartwick Man at Keystone Parsonage

Hulda Marie Nissen of Belle Plaine became the bride of Clifford Scott McIlrath of Hartwick at the Lutheran parsonage in Keystone. The ceremony was read by Rev. A W Brauer with Lila McIlrath and Paul Nissen as attendants. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s brother’s home. The wedding party and guests included numerous Nissen McIlrath and related families.

Keystone Hulda Marie Nissen Belle Plaine Clifford Scott McIilrath Hartwick A. W. Brauer Lila McIlrath Paul Nissen George Nissen Mcllirath N. H. Mcllirath Alvin Nissen N. H. McIlrath Clair McIlrath Fred Martens Clyde Smith William Dale Brooklyn Bernard McIlrath Garrison Elvin McIlrath Cherokee Julius Holst Lola Holst Adeline Schild Martin Stolper St. Cecelia Club Lincoln Cafe Helen Ogburn Jane Ealy Mary Jane Grimm Eleanor Kurth Virginia McLennan Ruth Craig Pearl Robshaw Esther E Louis C. Upah Frances Upah Elberon Alice Firkins John Nichols

West Branch Holiday Social Calendar Highlights

West Branch hosted a busy week of Christmas dinners and family reunions as students and visitors filled homes. Notable gatherings included C J Fawcett and Wayne Fawcett of Boston with local relatives, Louis Gibson's 72nd birthday dinner, and visitors from Iowa City and Modesto. A motor trip to California and a Los Angeles holiday visit were noted among local couples.

C. J. Fawcett Wayne Boston Mary B. Fawcett William Kennedy Louis Gibson Bob Carran E. H. Thomas P. J. Thomas John Hayslett Margaret Kloos Iowa City Amiel Krot Gibson Kloos Wheaton

Christmas Club Events Highlight Local Social Scene

Coggan Mrs Ralph Du Bois hosted the Christmas meeting of the Ladies Literary and Social club with readings by Mrs Hayenga and Mrs Read. Guests included Mrs E L Du Bois of Central City Mrs W C Trefz Mrs A W Savage and Mrs Lynn Savage.

Shellsburg J. J. Leach Ed Phillips E. A. Fay Clarence Evers and Bernard Maggie McLeod Carrie McLeod J. E. Blodgett Flo Page

Double Weddings and Yuletide Celebrations in Monticello Wyoming Cedar Rapids

The article reports the Christmas day marriage of Florence Ireland and Harvey Sexter in Wyoming with attendees Wilma Craig and Harry Ireland and ring bearer George Ireland. It also notes the Cedar Rapids wedding of Sylvia Olden and Fred Kreeb, attended by Alice Palmer and August Rickless, with Mrs. Kreeb a 1930 Monticello graduate. A Rotary-Ann party at Maples Inn featured Archibald Sowden. A family dinner in Monticello honored returning relatives including Paul, Lillian, Dr. Robert Locher, John Locher Jr., and Simon Locher among many Havel and Sammons relatives.

Florence Ireland George Ireland Wyoming Harvey Sexter Monticello Arthur Sexter Owatonna Minn Lutheran Church Wilma Craig Scotch Grove Harry Ireland Hilda Huggins Zinglinger Sylvia Olden Kitty Olden Fred Kreeb F. W. Kreeb Olivet Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids E. J. Wykle Alice Palmer August Rickless Anamosa Paul Notre Dame Lilliar St. Mary’s of Notre Dame South Bend Ind Robert Locher Madison, Wis John Locher, Jr Simon Locher

Christmas Party Honors Miss Velma Breeze At Nichols Home

Olin Mrs J W Nichols and Miss Helen Walcott hosted a Tuesday gathering in Velma Breeze’s honor. Attendees included Mrs H E Irons Mrs E T Jansen Mr and Mrs Gilbert Jones and Kenneth Baker. Eastern Star members held a Christmas party at the Masonic hall with bridge prizes to Mrs Esther Peck and Marion Grafft.

J. W. Nichols Helen Walcott Velma Breeze H. E. Irons E. T. Jansen Gilbert Jones Kenneth Baker Eastern Star Masonic Hall Esther Peck Marion Grafft

Riverside Davenport Wedding Planned for Heitzman Unferth Pair

Miss Helen Heitzman of Davenport and Buell Unferth of Moline Ill are to wed Thursday at St Anthony's church with Rev J W Bulger officiating. Attendants will be Miss Edith Heitzman and William Unferth. Heitzman is daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert H Heitzman of Riverside and Unferth son of Mr and Mrs O W Unferth of Moline.

Helen Heitzman Davenport Buell Unferth Moline Ill St. Anthony’s Church J. W. Bulger Edith Heitzman William Unferth Miss Heitzman Robert H. Heitzman Riverside Mr. Unferth O. W. Unferth John H. Younkin Elles Murdock Joseph Libenguth Gertrude Bulger Maude Cress South Side Club Claude Flynn Sherman Fox Paul Scherrer Eunice Craig S and C Club Leslie Hartzell Delores Redfield Wes Sojka Bunco Charles Sojka Vincent Tellin Richard Havel

Birthday Celebration and Community Club Meetings

Scotch Grove hosts Herbert Car sons birthday party with guests from Center Junction and Scotch Grove. Women’s Community club held a meeting with Mrs Sinclair and Mrs Moats on the program, plus guest Kathleen Hughes. Christmas party hosted by Mrs B M Fagan with lunch and several attendees named.

William FE. Carson Herbert Wayne Glenn Ladehoff Darlene Robert Schone Cecil Perkins Betty McDonald Center Junction Ronald Margery John Paulsen Vaneta Hughes Dorothy Marvin Ida Jane Jean Himebaugh Philip Harold Husman Scotch Grove Frank Royden M. M. Sinclair Albert Schrader August Schrader Floyd Sinclair Women’s Community Club Donald Sinclair George Moats Kathleen Hughes B. M. Fagan Janine Raymond Naylor L. A. Oltman Earl McLaughlin Esther Sinclair

North Liberty Reunion Brings Colony Family Together

Christmas day gathering of Mrs Mary Colony's children and grandchildren in North Liberty included Lucile Colony of Evanston Illinois Frances Shotwell Shirley Homer Fossier Martelle Frank Colony Austin Edgar Tiffin Moreland Colony Gordon Eleanor Maye Frank Marion Carroll Colony Carolyn Charles Billie Lee Paul Colony and Mary Colony Also Willard Horn hosted a Luther an church Sunday school Christmas party with Phyllis Sass Clarence Hightshoe Margaret Ferguson and others.

Mary Lucile Evanston Ill Frances Shotwell Shirley Homer Fossier Martelle Frank Austin and Edgar Tiffin

Richerts Honored At 51st Wedding Anniversary Dinner

Shellsburg Mr and Mrs Ed Richert were feted Monday at a dinner marking their fifty first wedding anniversary. Supt and Mrs H A Littelle hosted the faculty for Monday’s dinner. Additional gatherings included several families from Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Ed Richert H. A. Littelle Jesse Evens Frank Dietz Joe Cedar Rapids Roy Body Iowa Falls Lawrence Evens N. A. Evens Reuben Senft Merle Weir Janet Howard Williams L. W. Inman Harold Inman Des Moines Ida Bixby Kirk Bixby Mattie Johnson

Downey Hosts Pre-Nuptial Shower for Miss Orpha Jacobs

About seventy friends gathered at the Downey hall for a pre-nuptial shower honoring Miss Orpha Jacobs and Bud Wright. Music provided by A. J. Hummer and Mr. Kelley of Brooklyn, along with Harry Sexton and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Skriver.

Orpha Jacobs Bud Wright Downey Hall A. J. Hummer Mr. Kelley Brooklyn Harry Sexton Harry Skriver

Local clubs host meetings and prize winners named

Wyomings Miss Dora Thomsen entertained her bridge club Thursday evening with prizes won by Mrs. W H Alden Mrs. Meinhardt Thomsen and Erna Levsen. Mrs Ernest Reitz hosted the Cozy club Friday evening. The Luther league held a December devotional with Ronald Holtz hosting and Helen Westphal Everett Brunscheen on the program. The Pollyana circle met with Mrs Lee Sherrill and Mrs Nelson Brownell hosting at Mrs Sherrill’s home. Mrs H W Farnham led the lesson. The Dorcas class held an all day meeting at Mrs S H Brainard's home. Irvin and Melvin Sievers hosted the Willing Workers 4 H club at dinner Monday at their parents’ home with games and gift exchanges.

Dora Thomsen Bridge Club W. H. Alden Meinhardt Thomsen Erna Levsen Ernest Reitz Luther League Ronald Holtz Helen Westphal Everett Brunscheen Pollyana Lee Sherrill Nelson Brownell

Webster Woman's Club Christmas Party Held Friday

Webster Mrs Henry Fredericksen hosted the Webster Woman's club Christmas party with assistants Mrs Nellie Montz and Mrs Pearl Dillon. Minnie Fredericksen described Christmas in other lands and Mrs Roy Sorden gave the Christmas story. Visitors included Mrs Leslie Brig Miss Merrill Maska of Iowa City and Mrs Clayton. Dinner guests at the William Irvin home in Wellman included Mr and Mrs S T Wheeler and family and Mr and Mrs Carl Griner. Hostesses at a family dinner were Mr and Mrs Charles Park with guests Mr and Mrs Clarence Reece Mrs Mary Park and Mrs Genevieve Swensen of Cedar Rapids.

Henry Fredericksen Webster Woman’s Club Nellie Montz Pearl Dillon Minnie Fredericksen Roy Sorden Leslie Brig Merrill Maska Iowa City Clayton S. T. Wheeler Carl Griner William Irvin Wellman Charles Park Clarence Reece Mary Park Genevieve Swensen Cedar Rapids

Monona Couple Henry Ellenbolt and Amy Vullgraf Wed

Monona Amy Vullgraf daughter of Mr and Mrs William Vullgraf of Monona and Henry Ellenbolt of McGregor were married at the bride’s parents home Tuesday The Rev H W Siefkes officiated The couple were attended by Sophia Drahn and LeRoy Ellenbolt Mrs Ellenbolt has taught in Clayton county rural schools for four years Mr Ellenbolt is a carpenter at McGregor A wedding dinner was served to immediate relatives at the bride’s home

Amy Vullgraf William Vullgraf Monona Henry Ellenbolt McGregor H. W. Siefkes Sophia Drahn LeRoy Ellenbolt Ellenbolt Clayton County Ida Rentien Lester Hack San Diego Calif Rudolph Englehardt Christine Bentien Albert Fick Charles Lizzie Hack Katie Bentien

Legion Auxiliary Luncheon Sets Up Initiation Drive

Bennett reports the losing section of the American Legion Auxiliary membership drive will host a 1 o'clock luncheon in Legion rooms on Tuesday to entertain the winning section and new members. The unit's membership stands at fifty-two, twelve above quota, with initiation of new members planned after the luncheon under Mrs Albert Theiring.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms Albert Theiring Omer Wright Hoyt Battolph Wright Miss Pearl Wright Sugar Creek Harry Carl Bridge Club William Kelting Ralph Ripson Frank Weich John Vaughn John Engel Maynard Bullis Ed Kruse A. Wustenberg Floyd Blair Ethel Stephenson J. C. Beamer C. L. Bolon Art Dilley E. J. Cryder Leone Shafer Hilda Toms

Armstrongs Celebrate 46th Wedding Anniversary in Whittier

Whittier Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Armstrong marked their 46th anniversary with a cake baked by Mrs. Kenneth Armstrong. Guests included Amos Strickel Kenneth Armstrong Gail Leora Clifford Armstrong Hillis Armstrong Lyle Rudolph Greica June Glick Kathleen Corlett Mamie Olsen Beulah Armstrong. June Glick Kathleen Corlett Mamie Olsen Beulah Armstrong attended a theater party in Anamosa for Miss Corlett's birthday. The L. A. L. club held a Christmas dinner with attendees including Copppock Hillis Armstrong Lyle Archie Post Billy Hervey Dewees Mildred Brown Homer Pollock Fred Leaf Elaine Ralph Pearson and Clarence McGrew and families.

W. H. Armstrong Kenneth Armstrong Amos Strickel Gail Leora Clifford Armstrong Hillis Armstrong and Lyle Rudolph Greica June Glick Kathleen Corlett Mamie Olsen Beulah Armstrong Beula Elaine Ralph Pearson Clarence McGrew

Christmas Parties Highlight Epworth League and Classes

Springville Epworth League held a Christmas party Wednesday with Kenneth Taylor Bob Wild Max Ramsey Bill Graham Lois Newman Cleo Franks Bernita Wild Mildred Irons Dorothy Boxwell Grace Clark and Bernice Palmer in attendance Jean Burroughs hosted a Sunday school class Christmas party Monday with guests Mary Jean Erickson Mary Jean Caldwell Mary Batchelder Wanda Rodman and Eula Bennett Queen Esther Girls met with Mrs Kendall Gibson Monday for their Christmas party Present were Lucille Veal Norma Heald Jean Rotert Hazel Rotert Iva Mae Wetzel Olive Wetzel Doris Lehr Ellen Lehr Doris George Glendolyn Jones Delila Palmer

Epworth League Kenneth Taylor Bob Wild Max Ramsey Bill Graham Lois Newman Cleo Franks Bernita Wild Mildred Irons Dorothy Boxwell Grace Clark Bernice Palmer Jean Burroughs Mary Jean Erickson Mary Jean Caldwell Mary Batchelder Wanda Rodman Eula Bennett Queen Esther Kendall Gibson Lucille Veal Norma Lois Patten Evelyn Walton la Fonda Parker Arleta Smith Mary Pauline Groves Jeannette Shaeffer Mrs. McCoy Doris George Delila Palmer Glendolyn Jones Olive Wetzel Zereta Port Norma Heald Betty Jeanne Levsen Violet Bruger Margaret Wells Iva Mae Wetzel Marvin Groves Weldon Wiley Herber Shaeffer Ray Bennett Howard Hendrickson

Do Dreams Hold Warnings

A Cedar Rapids Gazette promotional piece offers a 40 page booklet on interpreting dreams. It claims dreams reveal personality and warn of weaknesses, with examples like fear of failure and missed opportunities. Readers are urged to send 15 cents to Home Institute in New York for the booklet.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute West 19Th Street New York N. Y

Christmas Party Guests List Recalled

Lois Patten Evelyn Walton Doro thy Boxwell La Fonda Parker Mildred Irons Bernice Palmer Bernita Wild Lois Newman Arleta Smith and Mary Pauline Groves attended a class Christmas party hosted by Jeannette Shaeffer on Tuesday.

Methodist Ladies Aid entertained at Wilton Junction church

Community groups meet in Wilton Junction with various hostesses. The Methodist Ladies Aid, Mesdames Emil Schroeder and others hosted the church gathering Tuesday. Bridge clubs held sessions with high scores noted for Mrs. Maurer, Mrs. Duffe, and others. The Will Try class sang carols to shut ins after a home gathering.

Methodist Ladies Aid Society Emil Schroeder T. A. Hill Julia McCartney Ella Nicolaus C. D. Sterner H. F. Yingst Evangelical Church Kate Claussen Lillie Maurer Nora Duffe Emanon Bridge Club Dorothy Woodhouse Florence Kean Wilma Gruemmer Will Try Presbyterian Church Elda Mae Lathhan Frances Kelley

Christmas Parties Move Through Chelsea Homes

The Jolly Sixteen club held its annual Christmas party Thursday at Mr. and Mrs. James Hayek’s home with Marjorie Upah as Santa. Dinner followed, gifts exchanged, and five hundred played. Garden club members gathered Saturday at the Cross home for their Christmas party with Darlene Beadie and Arlene Cross serving dinner.

Jolly Sixteen Club James Hayek Marjorie Upah Emil Warner James Stadler Perry Boyer Fred Upah

Local club gatherings and holiday parties noted

Earlville and surrounding families held W C T U devotion lead by Mrs Sydney Hunt at Miss Anna Ede home. Mrs A W Sinden led devotions. Mattie Myrley class hosted a party. Nathan Edwards are visiting Polk City and Massena. Vernon Harris gave a lesson at Mrs George Harris home. Legion and auxiliary and families shared Christmas party Tuesday. Della Parkin spoke at E O T meeting at Irma Thompson home. Almoral club entertained Merle Kuehnle home. E W C and families hosted a party at H A Bergman home.

Sydney Hunt A. W. Sinden Anna Ede Mattie Myrley Nathan Edwards Polk City Massena Vernett Harris George Harris Legion and Auxiliary Della Parkin E.O.T Irma Thompson Almoral Club Merle Kuehnle E.W.C H. A. Bergman

West Liberty Guests at Pre Nuptial Party Honors Miss Hise

Miss Margaret Hise of West Liberty honored at a Monday pre nuptial party hosted by Miss Fern Robinson with prize winners Marie McCann and Mrs. Harold Templeman. многочисленные гости from Des Moines, Chicago, Iowa City and local towns attended.

Margaret Hise Fern Robinson Frances Harney Marie McCann Harold Templeman Dorothy Heatherington T. R. Robertson Des Moines Herbert Richards Robert Wolf Leota Bailey Mary Dell Kerr L.A. Royal Treadwell Robertson Engall Swisher Scott Bob Iowa City Mary Brant Martha Brandt Chicago Helen Brandt Maynard Mhermina Brandt University of Iowa Clara LaMaster Creston Alice Hancock Fort Totten N. Dak Nora Beck O. V. Morris Thomas Richardson Mediapolis L. V. Morris Frank Evans Rex Piercy Muscatine Robert W. Brooke Findley Brooke Robert Brooke II Katherine Robert Brooke, III R. I. Hawthorne C. LI. Brooke Tommy D. C. Anderson Mary Anderson Raymond Fitzgerald John Dorothy Davis Fletcher Beehm Janet Greeley D. M. Crumley David Phillip Rippey Henry Hayes John Jefferson Raymond Wintermute Shirley Henry Morrison Marie Shriver Jack Cantrell

Stanwood Celebrates Weddings and Community Events

Stanwood honors twenty first wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eiler with a large celebratory dinner list. Local clubs and groups host Christmas activities including a pet show, Girl Scout party, American Legion auxiliary event, and a birthday party for Mrs. Elmer Barnes. Guests include families and residents from Stanwood and Cedar Rapids areas.

Fred Eiler Carrie Escher Belle Yule H. J. Safley Edward Gerda Hazel Nell Gunn Kenneth Smith Earl Escher Cyrus Rickard E. B. Dallas Dave Moon H. S. Smith Det Rickard John Miller Allen Laing Robert Roland Spear Stanwood Woman’s Club W. N. Walters Grace Showalter Allen Elliot C. E. Hayman John Davidson Charlene Hanlon Marion Schneider Doris Haesemeyer Lillian von Behren Dorothy Cruse Bethany Hegarten Junior Rhodes Donald Sisler Jack Woodstrchill Bill Koch Hildren Finson Florence Anthony American Legion Auxiliary Paul Ostergaard Elmer Barnes Herb Behrens Barnes Will G. Smith Laura McGowan Cedar Rapids Ralph Wilson Jerome Wilson Hollyce Wilson Stanwood Burdette Wilson Beth Wilson Calamus Fred Haesemeyer Ed Haesemeyer Rockford, Ill

Kil-Kare Klub hosts La Porte City luncheon

Local husbands group gathers at the Ashley home for a five hundred party and gift exchange. Various clubs meet with officers elected and plans discussed for holiday baskets and parties.

Hawker Blairstown honors Hudsons fortieth wedding anniversary

Blairstown Mr and Mrs Frank Hudson were surprised Tuesday by a party celebrating their fortieth wedding anniversary. Present were Mr and Mrs Charles Coffland and their sons Raymond and Roland, Mr and Mrs Elmer Mayhew, Mr and Mrs Frank Miller and their son Maurice, Mr and Mrs Henry Voss, Miss Tessie Voss, Elde and Wilbert Voss, Mr and Mrs Henry Eckert and Mr and Mrs Oscar Ilton of Van Horne.

Frank Hudson Charles Coffland Raymond Roland Elmer Mayhew Frank Miller Maurice Henry Voss Tessie Voss Elde Wilbert Voss Henry Eckert Oscar Ilton van Horne

Calmar Study Club Hosts Christmas Party at Weselmann Home

Calmar Study club held its annual Christmas party Monday at Mrs Esther Weselmanns home with a turkey dinner and a large Christmas pudding bearing gifts on each plum. A Christmas program followed. Calmar high school seniors entertained classmates and faculty at a Christmas gathering Wednesday evening in the high school auditorium.

Esther Weselmann Calmar High School

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