Dinners Precede Gold Rush Party Hosted by Community Players
Dinners begin this evening with hostesses arranging groups before the Gold Rush party at C. S. P. S. hall. Host families include Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ellian at 520 Vernon Drive SE and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell at 523 Knollwood Dr SE. A Dutch treat group will dine at 202 Twenty Fourth Street Drive SE and Miss Charlotte King hosts with Mrs. Fred Petrick at 625 Avenue NE. The event features a Western style floor show and a miniature covered wagon centerpiece. Tickets are limited and no door sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert L. Ellian
Vernon Drive
Robert Bells
Robert P Bell
Knollwood Drive
Arthur L. Augustine
Twentyfourth Street
Fred Petrick
Charlotte King
Miss King
625 Avenue NE
Mervin Severance
Robert Vernon
Frances McLaughlin
Howard Holman
Janet Lothian
Marion
David
Ocala Woman Visits Parents. Hosted At Home Socials
Mrs L R Bracken of Ocala Florida arrived Wednesday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs George L Schoonover at 2224 Grande Avenue SE. During a two week stay she will be honored at several social affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L R. Bracken
Ocala
Fla
George L. Schoonover
Grande Avenue SE
Mrs Everett Chandler Hosts Luncheon for Seven at Home
Mrs. Everett Chandler entertained at a small luncheon Friday at her home on Ridgewood Terrace SE. Covers were laid for seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Chandler
Ridgewood Terrace SE
Cedar chapter 184 O S officers welcomed at reception
A reception for Cedar chapter No. 184 O S officers followed its regular meeting Tuesday evening. Mrs Ruth Turner and J R Watson with officers were greeted by Mrs Jo Ann Bode, Vernon White and retiring officers. Green and yellow colors adorned tables and refreshments, and the evening ended with dancing and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Chapter No. 184
Ruth Turner
J. R. Watson
Jo Ann Bode
Vernon White
Richards and Kiburz Host Spring Dinner at Montrose Hotel
Mr and Mrs W W Richards of 2117 Washington Ave SE and Mrs Kate Kiburz of 1557 Park Ave SE entertained at a dinner party Thursday evening at the Montrose hotel. The table featured spring flowers and multicolored tapers with covers for forty five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Richards
Washington Avenue SE
Kate Kiburz
Park Avenue SE
Montrose Hotel
Forty fifth wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs John Graham
Mr and Mrs John Graham of 217 Second Street WNW were honored Monday evening at their home for their forty fifth wedding anniversary. Pinochle was played at five tables and refreshments were served. A gift was presented to the couple. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Zika Mr and Mrs C E Rosencrans Mr and Mrs John Horak Mr and Mrs C Kiffe Frances Truhlicek and several Mesdames Ethel Kepler Mary Gehm Melissa McAvoy Margaret Hutchinson Nellie Cole Sister Bessie Clark Annie Sorenson Bea Avery Berger and Leo Files.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graham
Second Street
Wnw
Frank Zika
C .E. Rosencrans
John Horak
C. Kiffe
Frances Truhlicek
Ethel Kepler
Mary Gehm
Melissa McAvoy
Margaret Hutchinson
Nellie Cole
Bessie Clark
Annie Sorenson
Bea Avery
Berger
Leo Files
Picnic supper bridge party hosted by Topic couple
Mr and Mrs Peter L Topic at 2523 E Avenue NE host a Friday evening gathering for an eight person bridge group. Members include Mr and Mrs Wallace D Lyon Mr and Mrs Donald M Leonard and Mr and Mrs Ronald P Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter L. Topic
E Avenue NE
Wallace D. Lyon
Donald M. Leonard
Ronald P. Evans
Brown Hosts Dinner Party at Home on Thursday
Mr and Mrs W J Brown of 1962 First Avenue E hosted a dinner party Thursday evening with twelve guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Brown
First Avenue E
Mrs Randall Hosts Bridge Luncheon at Meadowbrook Terrace
Mrs John D. Randall entertained her bridge club at a Friday noon luncheon at her Meadowbrook Terrace SE home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Randall
Meadowbrook Terrace SE
Mrs Burgess West Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon
Mrs Burgess West of 2223 Linden Drive SE hosted members of her bridge club at a Friday luncheon at her home. Covers were laid for eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess West
Linden Drive
Cooking Club Lunch at Mrs Ethel Pinney Ristedt Home
Members of the Cooking club gathered Friday afternoon for lunch at the home of Mrs. Ethel Pinney Ristedt located at 2662 Country Club Parkway SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooking Club
Mrs
Ethel Ristedt
Ethel Pinney Ristedt
Country Club Parkway SE
Canwapo Camp Fire Members Host Tea for Mothers
Sunday afternoon Canwapo Camp Fire group members hosted a tea in the First Congregational church. The table was laid in a valentine shape and each girl presented her mother a rose. Attendees included Judith Anderson, Patricia Benesh, Geraldine Berg, Harriet Bernstein, Sally Henry, Arlene Mastin, Barbara Nelting, Velma Drake, Mary Jean Scruby, guardian, Dora Jane Hamblin, assistant guardian, Mrs George Newland, and committee chairs Mrs Blomquist and Miss Jane Garwood poured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canwapo
First Congregational Church
Judith Anderson
Patricia Benesh
Geraldine Berg
Harriet Bernstein
Sally Henry
Arlene Mastin
Barbara Nelting
Velma Drake
Mary Jean Scruby
Guardian
Dora Jane Hamblin
George Newland
Blomquist
Jane Garwood
Honor Howard Fifields At Home and Buffet Luncheon
Mr and Mrs Howard Fifield were honored at a buffet luncheon Wednesday at their new home 1029 Second Street SW Mrs Fifield received a gift Guests included Mesdames Robert Hass Joe Dytrt John Kutchera Robert Kutchera and Misses Geraldine Haas Mary Klumpar Laureen Joy Fifield A Tuesday evening party followed with attendees Mr and Mrs Lloyd Delahey Miss Geraldine Hass Miss Mary Klumpar Fritz Philip and Jerry Boubin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Fifield
Second Street
Fifield
Robert A. Hass
Joe Dytrt
John Kutchera
Robert Kutchera
Geraldine Haas
Mary Klumpar
Laureen Joy Fifield
Lloyd Delahey
Geraldine Hass
Fritz Philip
Jerry Boubin
Wednesday Social Club Meets at Mrs Miller Home
Mrs John Miller hosted the Wednesday Social club at 441 Eighth Avenue SW with twenty two members present. Roll call cited famous trees and papers on Forestry in the United States were read by Mrs C A Kent and Mrs Hugh Harrington with assistance from Mrs W R Fair, Mrs Harrington and Mrs Bessie Greenlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Eighth Avenue
C. A. Kent
Hugh Harrington
United States
W. R. Fair
Harrington
Bessie Greenlee
Birthday Supper Held by Mrs. Remrodt
Mrs. Louis Remrodt hosted a supper Thursday at 516 Seventh Street Southwest for her birthday. Guests included Miss Martha Klekar Miss Vlesta Klekar Mrs. S M Hill Mrs. Tom Hill and Mrs. H G Dennison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Remrodt
Seventh Street
Martha
Vlesta Klekar
S. M. Hill
Tom Hill
H. G. Dennison
Bride Lola Conger Weds John Stillions at Immaculate Conception
Lola Conger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conger of Baldwin married John Stillions of Marengo Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Church rectory with Rev. M A Mullan officiating. Attendants were Miss Mary Baker and Max Pickart. Mrs. Stillions worked at Mays. Mr. Stillions is with the Coca Cola plant in Marengo and they will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Conger
Eighth Avenue SE
Charles Conger
Baldwin
John Stillions
Marengo
Immaculate Conception Church
M. A. Mullan
Mary Baker
Max Pickart
Stillions
Mays
Mr. Stillions
Janis Kay Husted Celebrates Third Birthday Party
Janis Kay Husted, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Husted of 723 Seventh Street SW, was honored at a Thursday afternoon party for her third birthday. Guests included Patricia Lane, Shirley Vogel, Myrna Lee Bixby, Patty Ann Tate, Gwenyth Hartberg, Janeece Montgomery, Janet Joyce, Jacquelyn Joyce, and Mrs Wallace Bixby, with Mrs Verne Donels and Esther M Husted assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janis Kay Husted
Charles Husted
Seventh Street
Patricia Lane
Shirley Vogel
Myrna Lee Bixby
Patty Ann Tate
Gwenyth Hartberg
Janeece Montgomery
Janet
Jacquelyn Joyce
Wallace Bixby
Verne Donels
Esther M Husted
Husted
High Twelve Club Dinner at Montrose Hotel Valentines Night
Tonight at 6 30 members of the High Twelve club and guests attend a dinner and dancing party at the Montrose hotel. The event honors ladies night and St. Valentine s Day with a valentine exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Twelve
Montrose Hotel
Birthday party honors Bobbie Shulsta at home
Mrs Joe Shulsta hosted a Tuesday evening party at 65 Twenty second Avenue Southwest for her son Bobbie's fifth birthday. Refreshments were served and guests received whistles and balloons. Attendees included Delores Ann Pospishil Donald Joe Nemec Bobbie and Leo Smejkal Jula Joanne and Paul Jerabek Bobbie Sojka Bernard and Leonard Smejkal Vera Vitek Raymond Vecekia Barbara Jerkosky Jean Ann and Dickie Shulista Bobbie and Betty Kapoun Patty Lou Shulista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shulsta
Bobbie
Delores Ann Pospishil
Donald Joe Nemec
Leo Smejkal
Jula
Joanne
Paul Jerabek
Bobbie Sojka
Bernard
Leonard Smejkal
Vera Vitek
Raymond Vecekia
Barbara Jerkosky
Jean Ann
Dickie Shulista
Bobbie and
Betty Kapoun
Patty Lou Shulista
Jolly Neighbors Celebrate Ninth Anniversary Luncheon
The Jolly Neighbors met Thursday at Mrs. Julius Hepker’s home for their ninth anniversary luncheon and elected officers. President Mrs. Ralph Hepker secretary treasurer Mrs. Ray Heins reporter Mrs. Lester Scott. Bunco prizes went to Mrs. Glenn Johnson Mrs. Charles Packingham and Mrs. Heins. Guest was Mrs. Etta Hopker. Next meeting March 2 at Mrs. Packingham’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly
Julius Hepker
Thirty-third Street
Ralph Hepker
Ray Heins
Lester Scott
Bunco
Glenn Johnson
Charles Packingham
Heins
Etta Hopker
Packingham
Fifth Avenue
Netoppew Camp Fire Party At Jane Washburn Home
A Netoppew Camp Fire gathering held at Jane Washburn’s home featured games and treats including taffy and apples. Attendees included Mrs Bess Scott Wilma Randall Twyla Memler Betty Ruth Konigsmark Ruth Anne Washburn and Georgia Merrifield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netoppew
Jane Washburn
Bess Scott
Wilma Randall
Twyla Memler
Betty Ruth Konigsmark
Ruth Anne Washburn
Georgia Merrifield
Tyler P T A Founders Day Meetings Notice
The Tyler P T A held its Founders day program with sixty one attendees. Mrs. C J Paulsen presided and third and fourth grade mothers served as hostesses. Mrs C H Lisenbee led the program with talks on founders and songs and roses were given to past presidents and the principal. A luncheon for the study group was announced and the next meeting is March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler P. T. A
C. J. Paulsen
C. H Lisenbee
S. V. Shonka
Milo Heral
Evan Paula
The H D Omearas To Honor Mr And Mrs Geo Shean
The H D Omearas host a dinner at Cedar Rapids Country Club honoring Mr and Mrs George R Shean visiting from Beverly Hills California. Attendees include Mrs F P Shean Miss Ethel Shean Mr and Mrs Pyre N Shean Dr and Mrs V Hasek and others gathered at 1903 Bever Avenue SE and Sixteen Street NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
Calif
H. D. O’meara
Bever Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids Country Club
George R. Shean
Sixteen Street
F. P. Shean
Ethel Shean
Pyre N. Shean
V Hasek
George Sturges
L. S. Filloon
M. M. Filloon
Central City
Jane O’meara
Robert O'Meara
Valentine Shower Honors Vera Scott Before Feb Marriage
Mrs. C. G. Scott Mrs. LeRoy Seaton and Mrs. J. C. McClurg hosted a Tuesday afternoon miscellaneous shower for Vera Scott whose marriage to James C McClurg Jr on February 26 is planned. Bunco prizes went to Mrs. John Frochlich Mrs. E Shores and Mrs. Henry Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Scott
LeRoy Seaton
J. C. McClurg
Vera Scott
James C.mcclurg, Jr
Bunco
John Frochlich
E Shores
Henry Scott
Central City
John Matthews
T J. Leahy
John Belorit
Emil Klumpar
George Stewart
Stanley Jonas
J. Kitterman
Vz. Schmidt
J. Fease
F. Jettick
C. A. Hill
C. Baker
Leo Krecsi
L H. McClurg
F. Gearkel
L. W. Perkins
E. Martin
J. Resseler
N. Nicholls
Ira Gongwer
Atkins
Ruby McDowell
Marion
Lillian Majewski
Doris Rollins
Rose Kosina
Imelda Morgan
Margaret Springer
Edith Wims
Delores Ament
Bette Kibler
Marvel Scott
Florence Scott
Thelma McClurg
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Holds Picnic for Past Presidents
Mrs. F. E. Ormsby hosted Cedar Rapids Woman's club past presidents at a picnic luncheon and business meeting on Thursday. Eleven attended with Mrs. J. T. Taylor, Mrs. John P. Mills and Mrs. J. W. Ballard assisting. Mrs. Crissman led the meeting and Taylor spoke about her Madison Wis visit and the general federation director Mrs C Houghton Jr's address on The Challenge of the New Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Ormsby
Second Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Woman's Club
C. Houghton, Jr
General Federation
Malta OES Chapter 415 Officers to Be Feted
The 1939 officers of Malta chapter No. 415 O E S will be honored at a reception Saturday at 8 pm in the Masonic hall. The past matrons will present a play directed by Mrs. Jennie Mickel. Refreshments, cards and dancing will follow. All members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officers of
Malta
Masonic Hall
Jennie Mickel
Order
Lisle and wife celebrate silver wedding with picnic and mock wedding
Mr and Mrs Lisle Andrews observed their silver wedding anniversary at a picnic supper and card party. Johnny Sage acted as minister for a surprise mock wedding with Bobby Cray as groom and Stanley Plummer as bride, attended by Glenn Irvin and Harold Andrews. Several families attended and prizes were awarded to Mrs Mayfield Mrs Shimek Mr O Brine and George Mayfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisle Andrews
Nineteenth Avenue SW
Johnny Sage
Bobby Cray
Stanley Plummer
Glenn Irvin
Gordon Shimek
Harold Andrews
Andrews
William Shimek
Aretha
Gordon
Andrew Mayfield
George
Robert
John Dill
Orville O'Brine
Charles Faulkner
Ruby O’brine
Mayfield
Shimek
O'Brine
George Mayfield
Camp Fire Awards Committee to Meet at Public Library
The Camp Fire committee of awards will convene Saturday at 9 30 a.m. to discuss honors. Mrs A J Anderson and Mrs C S Foster will lead the meeting at the public library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire Committee of
Public Library
A. J. Anderson
C. S. Foster
Entertaining Before Teen Age Dance At Cedar Rapids Club
Cedar Rapids Country club hosts and guest lists mark the pre dance dinners for the fifth of eight teenage dances. Chaperons include Mr and Mrs Verdi F Lenzen and Mr and Mrs J Hamilton Bell. Hostesses are Miss Ellen Curray and Miss Barbara Wright with several guests noted. A pre dance dinner at Miss Martha Lou Smith’s home features a patriotic table theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids ‘Country Club
Verdi F Lenzen
J. Hamilton Bell
Ellen Curray
Roy E. Curray
Linden Drive
Curray
Sally Luberger
Jane Alexander
Laura Ann Safely
Mary Jo Studer
Bob Lundquist
Allen Taylor
Bill Kennedy
Allen Matheson
Jack Albert
Barbara Wright
Marvin Wright
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Peggy Smythe
Diane Waples
Lorraine Barron
Mary Steiner
Betty Blaut
Jim Holmes
Marcus Bates
Dick Lehman
Winston Williams
Donald Bennett
Dick Reeder
Martha Lou Smith
Fred W. Smith
Washington Avenue SE
Luncheon Hostess Hosts Card Club At Home
Mrs. John Tomash entertained her card club at a luncheon at 1515 Sixth Street SW. Decorations were yellow and prizes went to Mrs. Caviness Mrs. Frank Keister and Mrs. J. L. Shaw. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Caviness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tomash
Sixth Street
Caviness
Frank Keister
J. L. Shaw
Doris Wage Honored On Her Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Wage of 2600 0 avenue NE hosted a surprise dinner at their home for their daughter Doris on her sixteenth birthday. Washington’s birthday decor and a large birthday cake adorned the table. After dinner, guests played games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Wage
Avenue NE
Doris
Washington
Jean Daniels
Winifred Hargrave
Phyllis Haynes
Dorothy Cline
Rosemary Smythe
Catherine
Audrey Bleakley
Mrs Critchett and Des Moines Visit Ends
Mrs Bert Critchett left Friday afternoon for her home in Des Moines after a stay as the guest of her daughter Mrs C Kenneth Brown and Mr Brown at 207 Fifteenth street SE, following several days with the Browns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Critchett
Des Moines
C. Kenneth Brown
Brown
Fifteenth Street
Mrs Hollenbeck Visits Chicago. Palmer Suffering Leg Injury
Mrs Sylvia Hollenbeck of 716 Eighth Street NW returned Friday morning from Chicago where she visited her daughter Mrs Robert L Palmer and Mr Palmer. Mr Palmer is confined to a Chicago hospital with a leg injury from an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Hollenbeck
Eighth Street
Chicago
Robert L. Palmer
Palmer
Bridge Club Event Lists Winners at Happy Bridge
Mrs W E Smith of 121 Second Street hosted the Happy Bridge club on Thursday afternoon. Prizes went to Mesdames Leo Slaughter Mae Speedling and W B Nugent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Smith
Second Avenue SW
Happy Bridge Club
Leo Slaughter
Mae Speedling
W. B. Nugent
Cedar Rapids Police Auxiliary Benefit Card Party
About 500 people attended the Cedar Rapids police auxiliary annual benefit card party at St Patrick's school auditorium. Mrs Leo H Logan won the grand prize a handmade quilt donated by Mrs Leland Duncan. Prizes were awarded at each table for bridge 500 pinochle and Chinese checkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Miss Hardiman Honored as Model Initiate at Chi Omega
Miss Mary Eleanor Hardiman daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hardiman 414 Nineteenth street NE a Culver Stockton college student Canton Mo has been chosen model initiate of Chi Omega at the college She was also elected second honor initiate for pledge lesson grades of 100 percent character personality attitude participation in activities and personal appearance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eleanor Hardiman
Thomas Hardiman
Nineteenth Street
Culver Stockton College
Canton
Chi Omega
Hardiman
Rock Island Woman's Club Hosts Card and Dancing Party
The Rock Island Woman's club will entertain members and their families with a card and dancing party Saturday at 8 30 p.m. in Sokol hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Woman’s Club
Sokol Hall
Naomi circle honors Mrs De Losse Jones at shower
Members of the Naomi circle honored Mrs De Losse Jones a recent bride at a shower Monday at the home of Mrs D A Gardner 616 B avenue NE Fourteen guests shared the courtesy. Prior to marriage on January 26 she was Miss Ada B Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Circle
Ethel Evans Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon
Ethel Evans circle of the King's Daughters met with Mrs. C. G. Davis at 1707 Maple Drive NW Thursday for a dessert luncheon. Guests included Mrs. J. M. Wiley president of Mizpah circle, Mrs. W. C. Wikel and Mrs. B. E. From.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Evans
The
King’s Daughters
C. G. Davis
Maple Drive
J. M. Wiley
Mizpah Circle
W. C. Wikel
B. E. From
Anniversary plans set for March 16 at Mrs Montgomery’s home
The afternoon was spent in sewing and discussions as plans were laid for the anniversary fee to be held March 16 at the home of Mrs. W. H. Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Montgomery
Mrs Andrle Hosts Circle of Sunshine Luncheon
Mrs. M. P. Andrle entertained eighteen Circle of Sunshine auxiliary No. 22 L A P M members at lunch at 1110 First Street SW. Assisted by Mrs. C. H. Bachman and Mrs. Joe Hronik. Dance prizes went to Mrs. Scott Hammond and Mrs. Sarah Hutton. Next meeting set with Mrs. A. M. Noblett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Andrle
First Street
Circle of Sunshine Auxiliary No. 22
C. H. Bachman
Joe Hronik
Scott Hammond
Sarah Hutton
A. M. Noblett
North Carolina dairy groups gain 19 egg farms and 676 cows
North Carolina dairy herd improvement associations record a modest expansion with 19 egg facilities and 676 additional cows added to herds. The increase reflects growing dairy production efforts and regional cooperative activity amid farm modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Everett Chandler
Cedar Chapter
Honor John Grahams
Peter
Ww. J. Browns
John Randall
Canwapo Camp
Honor Howard Fifields
HIGH
Past Presidents Party
Netoppew Camp
P.T.A. Meetings
Tyler
FS Mitvalsky & CO
Rloo
H. D. O’mearas
Geo. R. Shean
Mrs. Ormsby
Committee OF Awards
Mrs. Tomash
Bill
Doris Wage
Mrs. Critchett
Mrs. Hollenbeck
Arm
Miss Hardiman
CHI Omega Sorority
R. I. Woman's Club
Mrs. Andrle
Milwaukee Liver Sausage
Hladky’s
Grocery & Market
Dih Ave
Dial
Richards’ College Pharmacy
Melvin E. German
Uic
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