Sororities Host Annual Supper Dance at Memorial Union
Sorority women from Iowa cities gathered for the PanHellenic supper dance in the Memorial Union with music by Ron Dunbar and chaperons. Local organizers listed include Mary Car Roe Kuever Adele Onan Barbara Thornell Helen Zastrow Lois Patten and Julia Weaver. Prof Sybil Woodruff spoke at a journalism and home economics luncheon. Additional Theta Sigma Phi events planned include a breakfast and the Wayzgoose banquet. Genevieve Lundvick will marry William J Masson Jr on February 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eine
Iowa
Memorial Union
Byron Dunbar
Mary Car- Roe Kuever
Iowa City
Adele Onan
Albany
N. Y
Barbara Thornell
Sidney
Helen Zastrow
Charles City
Lois Patten
Cedar Rapids
Julia Weaver
Shenandoah
Sybil Woodruff
University
Theta Sigma Phi
Woodruff
Sigma Delta Chi
Beth
Genevieve Rosemary Lundvick
A. W Lundvick
Gowrie
William J. Masson, Jr
Miss Lundvick
University of Iowa
University of Washington
Seattle
Kansas State College
Masson
College of Commerce
Sherman Maxon
Sally
Denver
Maxon
Dental Reserve Corps
College of Dentistry
University of Minnesota
Founders Day activities across multiple PTA groups
The column lists Founders Day programs and meetings for 3A mothers groups, Polk and Lincoln P T A units, Kenwood and Garfield study circles, plus Buchanan and YWCA events. It notes demonstrations, hostesses, chairmen, and social hours, with invitations to past officers and new mothers in each district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's
St Matthew's
PTA
Busines
von Sophn
Marengo Presbyterians elect officers for missionary society
Marengo Mrs. Lewis Swezey is elected president of the Presbyterian Missionary Society with officers named including Mrs. Harry Fisher as vice president and Mrs. Clarence Kern as treasurer. Daughters of Union Veterans plan a Wednesday meeting in library club rooms with hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Swezey
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Harry Fisher
Clarence Kern
R R Hibbs
Frank R Smith
Frankie Bricker
Sewing Daughters of Union Veterans
Mildred Benest
Charlotte Hohensee
Gladys Wilson
Eva Kurth
Julia Hohensee
Julia Wanamaker
Sarah Sommers
Engagements and Social Notices Include Durand Bride Elect
Miss Polly Palmer of Durand Michigan and Glenn A Glackin announce their upcoming marriage in Durand early this summer. The couple will live in Indianapolis where Glackin works for Allison Engineering. Polly Palmer is a Durand High School graduate and ex A G Redmond employee. Glackin is Franklin High School graduate and Bradley College alumnus. In Keystone Amanda Stoecker announces Nadine Meyer to Leonard Steinford with a Wednesday ceremony planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Palmer
Durand
Mich
Glenn A Glackin
H. H. Glackin
Avenue
Durand High School
A. G Redmond Company
Owosso
Glackin
Franklin High School
Bradley College
Indianapolis
Allison Engineering Corporation
Keystone
Amanda Stoecker
Nadine Meyer
Leonard Steinford
John Steinford
Enid Wade
Sixth Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Ernest Wade
Council Bluffs
Robert Wright
Walter Wright
Marion
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Miss Wade
Adair High School
Paris Academy of Beauty Culture
Stark Beauty Shop
Wright
Springville
Brookside Dairy
Miss Margaret Miller to Wed Kenneth Jones Today
Winthrop social news notes prenuptial courtesies for Miss Margaret Miller and Kenneth Jones. Multiple hostesses hosted dinners, showers, and games for the bride to be, with gatherings across Postville and Quasqueton. A Lansing Eastern Star visit, a Traveling Star presentation, and a Postville High Valentine party wrapped up the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Miller
Kenneth Jones
Karl Manz
Ellis Smith
Bessie Harris
Julia Walters
Harris
Quasqueton
Hobbying In Tropicals and Gardens By Mrs Rhea
The article discusses winter weather challenges for perennials hobbyists and suggests tropical bulbs and tubers like amaryllis, crinums, zephyranthes, and begonias as colorful alternatives. It notes hardy amaryllis varieties in Cedar Rapids and offers tips for Wintering bulbs in cellars and starting indoor for early spring displays. It also includes local social notes and upcoming weddings in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Rhea
Barbados
California
P T A Meetings in Taylor Highlight Anniversary Events
Taylor P T A hosts a Thursday 2 pm chalk talk by Rev RN Coolidge of the Church of God and a one act play by Mothers of 6B and 5A students as Fillmore PTA marks its forty fourth anniversary with a memorial service and woolly rose honors for past officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillmore Pta
Parent-Teacher Association
C.L. Johnson
G. H. Johanos
P.T A. Council
Mothers’ Chorus
Grace Meloney
Massa Dear
Maria
Anton Nilsson
Doreen Cobb
Bessie Maloney
Miss Cobb
A. Fisher
Birthday honor for Alburnett teacher and juror Miss Basker
Alburnett celebrated Miss Bernice Basker, a high principal and history instructor, with a pupil birthday party featuring gifts and refreshments. The Royal Oaks Sunday school class, led by Miss Freda Schmickle, met at Mrs Bert Kahler’s home with 31 attendees, welcoming three new families: the Nieterts, the Shermans, and the Glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Basker
Alburnett
Royal Oaks
Bert Kahler
Freda Schmickle
Raymond Nietert
E Sherman
Glass
Community clubs host gatherings across Monticello area
Duane Barnhart Frances Lee Knight Pauline Wetzel Patricia Gatewood Arnold Part er and Mrs J F Stiler entertained their Hi Lo card club Wednesday. Cedar Rapids guests included R R McDonald and Fox families. prize winners named. In Monticello, Mrs Arthur Shelley hosted the Fortnightly club with high score by the hostess. Several church and civic groups met, including the Ladies Aid, Missionary society, League of Women Voters, and local Five Hundred and Birthday clubs with guest lists and party scores noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Miller
Robert Hecker
Miller
William Leai
J. W. Myers
Postville Ladies Commercial Club
Hulda Miller
Clarence Hoth
John Lawvelle
George C. Sebastain
Harry Overeen
Truman Overeen
Elizabeth Kohl
Postville High School
Loyal Woman's
Evangelical Church
Kenningston
G. F. McPike
R. C. Jenks
Vera Kerkman
American Legion Hall
Wilbert Heitman
Keystone
Pythian
E. C. Cornelius
Margaretha Baumgardner
St. Andrews
John Heitman
W. B. Tarr
Julius Nelson
Donald Heitman
van Horne
van Horne High School
Cedar Rapids
Heitman
Keystone High School
William Ullerich
St. Andrews Lutheran Manse
Ethel Knaack
William Knaack
Vernon Bross
H. F Bross
Lorena Knaack
Orville Jagim
Bross
Earl George
Coon Hunters Club
NG. Graham
O. J. Elsenbast
Amana Society
Bess Hendrickson
North Side
Ralph Waln
L. A. Johnston
Presbyterian Church
C. I. Burroughs
Phi Alpha Club
Allen McAr
Arthur Shelley
Contract Bridge
William Shaffer
Albert Stuhler
James Maurice
Tom Hamilton
J. E. Heiserman
Anamosa
George Wilkens
the Reformed Church
Andrew Ambuehl
A. H. Tendick
Lorenz Anamand
Ambuehl
Alma Meyer
Alfred Etten
John Ross
Milton Stott
Steve Petersen
Sam Brenneman
George Eby
Harriet Coughlan
Missionary Society of the Congregational Church
C. A. Palmer
Caroline Hicks
Coughlan
Herman Brockhaus
Agnes Gearhart
League of Women Voters
Earl Shrove
T. M. Redmond
Donald Sutherland
Earl DeShaw
Irving Hintz
N. A MeeNee
C. O. Towe
Glen Pirie
W. N. Shellenbarger
Hartwick
East End
Advice From Mary Manners and Miss Manners Letters
A column features Mary Manners and Dear Miss Manners exchanging views on pride relationships and modern girls. Readers discuss stubborn pride, romantic misreads, and the role of criticism in dating, ending with advice urging self defense and thoughtful consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Manners
Rebel
Helen of Troy
Atta Boy
Lucky Man
Valentine Parties At Lamont Clubs Highlight Week
Lamont Mrs Frank Macheak hosted the Lamont Woman's Literary club for a Valentine party Friday. Mrs Joseph Newton and daughter Mrs Milo Murray hosted the Tourist club Tuesday evening with a Valentine event. Mesdames Fritz Verabagt and Hubert Reiger led the entertainment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Macheak
Lamont Woman’s Literary Club
Joseph Newton
Milo Murray
Fritz Ver~bagt
Hubert Reiger
Valentine parties honor local women in North Liberty
Mrs. Edna Powers hosted a Valentine party at her home with 12 ladies enjoying refreshments. Mrs. Pearl Lemons entertained eight women at luncheon the following day, and the afternoon featured a game of pinochio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Powers
Pearl Lemons
Surprise farewell honors for McDevitts move to Lyons farm
Thirty neighbors gathered at Frank McDevitt home Monday evening for a surprise farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. McDevitt and family who will move to a farm near Lyons on March 1. In 500, honors went to Mrs. Ed Burnett and Earl Dann first, Mrs. John Fischer and Gilmore Schanze second, Mildred McDevitt and Gene Burnett third. Andy Lund presented the guests with a gift from the neighbors. Guests came from Welton, Calamus, De Witt and Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McDevitt
S.S Arnold
Herman Petersen
Herbert Vetter
Clarence Mueller
Welton
Calamus
de Witt
Davenport
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Lege
Lovella Ewoldt
G A Gage
C C Boone
W. C. Bernstorf
Arthur
Arthur P . A
L. T. Mitchell
Polk Democracy Study Group
David I. Berger
B Avenue
National
Parent Teacher Magazine
Kenwood
Lesle Mills
William Syers
Garfield, Garfield
Tyler
Buchanan
P.T.A
Buchanan Pta
Edwin J Bruns
Mexico
Parent Education
YWCA
May Youtz
Iowa Child Welfare Station
Lincoln
Lincoln P T.A
Robert Hensch
Ellery Whitmer
Charles Loufek
Thomas E Radloff
Amos Scott
G W. Reger
Harold Miner
Larry Miner
John B Frasher
Elizabeth Dennis
CC Jo Hahn
Marengo
Waukon
VOO. Vo
J. K. Griebel
Earl Marktey
William Leschensky
Charles Palmer
Charles Coddington
Eleanor Hastings
Earl Krausse
Shirley Griebel
Jeanette Helms
Vera Fischer
Winthrop
The
Crinums
Mildred Wahe
P.T.A. Meetings
America
Killian Company
ACE Cleaners
Third Avenue
First Avenue E
Third Avenue SW
Monticello
Mary
Aisy
Man
Marty
Baer II
North Liberty
Smulekoffs
Smulekoff
Third Avenue Bridge
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