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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1936
Page
16
Mount Vernon A A A W chapter honored Esther Caukin Brunauer research associate in international education at a luncheon. The meeting covered her 1927 headquarters role and work with women globally, in a brief report of events and memberships.
The N I E club met at Mrs. E Shaffer’s home with eight members and four guests. Mrs M F Harwood won high score and the traveling prize at bridge. Sunday's class party at Darlene Nichols home featured Virginia Holmes in charge with hostess. Open house for Rev Carrie V Lucas drew reception lines with Mrs Jennie Howard and others.
Mrs. Charles Marshall entertained the Cozy club on Friday. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. John Von Sprecken and Mrs. William Peck. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gerdes hosted their Five Hundred club on Tuesday with prizes to August Ingwersen, Wilbur Juehring and Emil Reimer. Mrs. S. V. Williams led the February C.T.T. club meeting on Friday. The Hawthorne club held its annual guest night Wednesday at Mr. and Mrs. August Thomsen’s home.
Delmar Mrs. Thomas White hosted a five hundred party for Quilting club members on Tuesday. The contract club met for a dessert bridge at Mrs. T. W. Kinrade’s home on Wednesday. Miss Beryl Goodjohn won high honors in bridge while Miss Laura Steen received a birthday cake from the hostess. Miss Etta Rasmussen of Rochester Minnesota visited for a month with her father Chris Rasmussen and was accompanied by Miss Helen Connor who returned to Rochester Thursday.
The piece explains planting delphiniums and larkspur in early March for border plants and supply, detailing seed sowing in beds, transplant timing, and bloom expectations. It promotes a 40 page Home Institute booklet THE BEST GARDEN MATERIAL FOR DISPLAY AND CUTTING with ordering coupon.
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Star of Maine circle meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Maine lodge hall followed by Washington birthday party. Hostesses include Gertrude Artis Minnie Castle Estella Davis Ethel Height and Bertha Jonas. A benefit apron dance and card party Friday at 2 p.m. at 1101 Daniels Street Fullerton by Star of Maine Cedar and Home Rebekah lodges. Winter Temple No 78 Pythian Sisters meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Home Rebekah lodge No 79 meets Thursday at 8 p.m. I O O F hall visitors welcome.
The Three Link circle will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Mabel Crow at 2416 C avenue NE. Mrs. Effie Neill will be assisting.
Mercy division No 51 G I A to the B of L E will meet Tuesday at 2 30 p m in K P hall with a door prize. The card party is postponed to March 3. A joint picnic supper with Cedar Rapids division No 159 B of L E is planned for Sunday at 6 p m in K P hall with meat dessert and coffee provided. members and families invited and urged to bring picnic items.
Association No 172 will meet Thursday evening in Moose hall. Pinochle and 500 will be played following the business meeting.
Parlor City camp No 1799 Hustlers plan a meeting with Clara Aver at apartment 419 Lincoln hotel Thursday at 2 p.m.
Linn Tent No 38 and Ioway Hive No 111 will host a dance Thursday at 8 p.m. in Pythian hall. Maccabees and guests are invited. The Junior Maccabees Court No 29 will host a Washington birthday party Saturday at 2 p.m. in Pythian hall.
Carrie Morcombe lodge No 2 Degree of Honor meets Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the Knights of Pythias hall Refreshments served Anniversary dinner postponed to a later date.
The Social Aiders will hold a Pinochle and 500 card party at Moose hall on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Neighbors and friends are invited to join for games and refreshments.
The Fidelity circle will meet Friday at 1627 Fifth Street NW the residence of Mrs Orlo Le Van.
Past Chiefs of Winter Temple No. 78 Pythian Sisters will meet Monday evening with Mrs. Edith.
The W B A will gather at Moose Hall on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. The agenda includes installation of officers.
Cedar Court No 3 Foresters of America will meet Wednesday at 8 pm in the I O O F hall. The degree team is asked to be present to initiate a class of candidates.
The Typographical union auxiliary plans a meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Hosts are Mrs Hubert Shafer and Mrs Lloyd Spencer at 838 First Avenue East.
The W. R. C. will meet Thursday at noon at the Memorial building for a picnic luncheon. A patriotic program follows honoring Lincoln and Washington. Mrs. Myra Nebour leads. Comrades and friends invited. Members should bring a covered dish.
The L A to B of R T will meet at V F W hall on Wednesday at 2 30 p m to hold a scheduled gathering and discuss upcoming arrangements.
Valley camp No 2136 Royal Neighbors of America will meet in I O O F hall Friday at 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Cedar auxiliary number 193 will meet Wednesday at the home of Mrs J H Gray 427 Longwood Drive SE Mrs Clarence Whelan and Mrs A E Rosenberger will assist
The past presidents meeting of Star No 4 Degree of Honor is postponed and will be held February 24 at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Meyn 1211 Sixth street NW
The Brass Button study club and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War plan a Wednesday meeting at 2 pm. to be held at Miss Ada Toogood's home located at 1820 Third Avenue SE.
Aldebaran court No 12 of the Ben Hur Life association will convene Thursday at 8 15 p m in Odd Fellows hall 1094 second avenue southeast. After the meeting members will enjoy entertainment.
Anamosa groups including the Concord Round Table and Fortnightly welcomed Delphian members at the Smykil home with Prof. Fred McGaw giving a travel talk on Mexico. Tea duties, Valentine luncheon, and several bridge prizes were noted among multiple hostesses and gatherings.
Monticello notices list a string of club meetings and hostesses. The 94 literary club, Alpha Delphian chapter, Friday Literary club, bridge dinners at Ann's cafe and Bertha Schatz home, and League of Women Voters chapter all meet with various programs, scores, and devotions. A church mission society and Ladies Aid meet with service and tea. The Dirks and Bohlken marriage is noted with ceremony details and future home.
Miss Clara Palmer Miss Kathryn Redmond Miss Marian Hayes Miss Virginia Ferring and Miss Clara Willis were surprised by friends and relatives Thursday at the Kansas City halls to honor them with a pre-nuptial shower. Lawrence Heeren accompanied Miss Willis at the event.
Belle Plaine residents held many small gatherings this week. Mrs. E. K. Clear hosted the Monday contract club. the St. Cecelia Bunco group met with Miss Dorothy Robinson. Miss Marion Yavorsky and Miss Virginia McLennan won prizes. Marilyn Kay Hunt’s birthday was celebrated at Mrs. Harry Hamilton's with eight young guests. Linger Longer club dined and bridged at Mrs. T. B. Kelsey’s. Girl’s Wednesday Night and Valentine luncheons at several homes. the Nona Cara club and Happy Hour club held bridge and Valentine events. Catholic Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Harry Hamilton’s. Duplicate Contract club gathered at Mrs. William Little’s. Richardson Art club met with Miss Alma Nichols.
About twenty five friends helped Mr and Mrs James Slebiska celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary Monday. The evening included a game of five hundred and lunch. The honored couple received many gifts. Royal Neighbors of Calmar were guests of Decorah Royal Neighbors at a Valentine party Thursday evening.
The Federated guild met Margaret Dickman with thirty present and plotted a birthday celebration. Ruth Rech terman reviewed Green Lights by Lloyd C. Douglas. Luncheon served by hostesses Margaret Dickman Emma Dickman and Mollie Balster. Will C. Mohl hosted July Twelve club gathering west of town. Card prizes went to Alva Mohl Emil Mohr and Herman Machande. W C Mohl celebrated his birthday with a party hosted by his wife. entertainment included cards with prizes awarded to Alva Mohr Herman Machande and Emil Mohr.
The Johnson county council for Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, set to meet in Lone Tree on February 19, is postponed indefinitely because of fuel shortages and poor road conditions. Deloris Laren and J S Wrede have wed secretly. marriage announced by the Laren family.
A 1933 Lone Tree high school graduate now in Iowa City hosted the Priscilla club with bridge showers for Mrs. L G Kilbourne and Mrs. G B Kirchner. Effie Nelson was named Missionary Education secretary at the Missionary Society gathering at Mrs. Paul Hann’s home, preceded by a luncheon from the losing team in a membership drive. Mrs. Hann led devotional services and Mrs. J H Kent delivered the lesson.
What Cheer PEO met Tuesday at Mrs. B A Clutter’s home for A Constitutional Quiz led by Mrs. Katherine Richardson. Baptist women met Guy Trussler. After business, lunch was served. Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid met Wednesday at Mrs. Stella Farrow’s. Sew and So club hosted by Mrs. Gildra Knox. East Side club met Thursday at Mrs. Jack Kronen’s home with twelve members present.
Miss Mary Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs James Martin DeWitt will wed Raymond McAllister son of Thomas McAllister Wheatland Feb 24 at St Josephs Catholic church Davenport. Rev Thomas Loftus to celebrate nuptial mass. They will live in Davenport.
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