Antiques Displayed At Olivet Pageant
Lydians of the Olivet Presbyterian church sponsor a quilt pageant Friday evening featuring over 100 quilts and many antiques. Highlights include a 200 year old Bible and a 1839 book on Cedar Rapids first houses by Rev. George R. Carroll, plus shawls, 150 year old quilts, and a music box album. Dozens of named participants and Effie Elliott provided music with Doris Mae Newman playing accordion. refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Hillbrunner
Sarah Wykle
Betty Harger
Edward Miller
Douglas West
Paul Paterson, Jr
Bobbie Bane
Dick Lewis
Donald Lee
Martin
Kenneth Holvenstot
Betty Hiltbrunner
Billy Hilborn
Margaret Smith
Bobbie Dean Harger
Ann Robertson
Betty Louise Johnson
Betty Murdock
Alice Blackwell
Betty Dorland
Lavon Mrstik
Jean Ormiston
Mary Bennett
Yvonne Carpenter
Betty Rosdail
Donna Mae Faulkner
Elaine West
Betty Gallagher
Shirley Ann Hilborn
Peggy Ann Jones
Kathleen Miller
Ruth Good
Eddice Weichman
Lucille Martin
Bob Fryrear
Loisjean Warger
Curtis Hiltbrunner
Barbara Ann Bowser
Mable Fryrear
Harley Bowser
Janet Robertson
Donald Johanos
Joyce Fryrear
Effie Elliott
Doris Mae Newman
Miss Magdiene Apron and Harold H Groff wed at Nashua
Miss Magdiene Apron of Norway and Harold H Groff of Blairstown joined in marriage at the Little Brown church near Nashua at noon Saturday. Dr and Mrs Frank Henry of Traer attended. After a motor trip they will live on the Groff farm east of Blairstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdiene Apron
Norway
Harold H Groff
Blairstown
Little Brown
Nashua
Frank Henry
Traer
Groff
Pete Apron
Norway High School
W. B. Groff
Blairstown High School
Yakima
Wash
Yitzah Society Members Celebrate Chris Hanson Birthday
Yitzah society members and their husbands surprised Chris Hanson on Wednesday evening for his birthday. Cards were played with primes going to Mrs. Eare Lenway, Margarette Melsh, Mrs. Will Danson, Joe Stangle, Ezra Lenway and Chris Hanson. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Lenway, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Anderson of Fairfax, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. Will Danson, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bloch linger, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Ram ming, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stangle, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Quick, Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yitzah Society
Chris Hanson
Eare Lenway
Margarette Melsh
Will Danson
Joe Stangle
Ezra Lenway
Gus Anderson
Fairfax
W. R. Parsons
Chris Blochlinger
H. M. Ramming
Oscar Quick
Fashionable bookcases fit rooms from parlors to dens
The article discusses large and small bookcases suited to 18th century and modern rooms. It highlights the Governor Winthrop secretary design, the appeal of broken pediment tops, and the versatility of table-case shelves built into occasional tables and end tables. It notes plain and painted woods work in informal spaces and stresses comfort and convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Winthrop
Anthony Adverse
Ames Parrish
Society Gift Presented At Evening Event
Melsh Miss Mary Quick and Mr and Mrs Chris Hanson attended the event. At the close W R Parsons presented Mr Hanson a gift from the society.
Birthday Bridge Honors Miss Nichols at Home Party
A birthday bridge party was hosted for Miss Anna Nichols at 1107 Tenth Street NW on Friday night. Harold Rinderknecht and Leo Sears won prizes. Attendees included Virginia Jameson, Dorothy Bane of Des Moines, Arthur Nichols, Maxine Hunter, John Leonard, John Clausen, Frances Herr, Anna Nichols, and Leo Sears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Nichols
Tenth Street
Harold Rinderknecht
Leo Sears
Virginia Jameson
Dorothy Bane
Des Moines
Arthur Nichols
Maxine Hunter
John Leonard
John Clausson
Frances Herr
P. T. A. Meetings Outline Founders Day Programs
Arthur P T A meets for founders day at 2 p m in the school auditorium with Woodrow Wilson P T A holding a regular session at 2 30 p m Founders day includes a special program music refreshments by eighth grade mothers Fillmore P T A meets Tuesday at 2 30 p m at the school Miss May Frick speaks on A Glimpse of School Problems in India and a founders day pageant Beautiful Ideal is staged by Mothers of the organization Fourth and fifth graders sing with mothers as hosts An Inspiring talk by Mrs C A Love president of the p T A Council follows at Dairy Dale Friday evening Piano solos by Ruby Young and vocal duets by Mrs Bertha Ingels and Miss Margaret Gime were enjoyed Mrs Minnie Crew lit the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson P T. A
Fillmore, Fillmore P T. A
May Frick
India
Dairy Dale
C. A Love
P. T. A. Council
T. A
Ruby Young
Bertha Ingels
Margaret Gime
Minnie Crew
Founders' Day celebration with candles and treats
The article notes candles on the birthday cake and explains the celebration of founders' day. Refreshments were served.
Ben Hur Life Association Meets Tuesday Evening
The Ben Hur Life Association No 12 will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 8 15 pm in the V F W hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur Association
Ben Hur Life Association
V. F. W. Hall
Mercy Division meeting and Tirzah Society card party
Mercy Division No 51 G I A to B of L E meets Tuesday at 2 30 p m In K of P Tirzah Society hosts a benefit card party Monday evening at the home of Mrs Chris Bloch linger 222 Tenth Street NW Play starts 8 15 p m Carrie Morcombe Lodge De gree of Honor Protective Association No 2 meets Wednesday at 2 30 p m in K of P hall with a birthday table planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Division
G. I A
L. E
K. of Phal
Tirzah Society
Chris Blochlinger
Tenth Street NW
Carrie Morcombe
Degree of Honor Protective Association No
Phall
Police Auxiliary Benefit Card Party at Y W C A
The Police Auxiliary sponsors a benefit card party at the Y W C A Tuesday at 2 p.m. Door prizes and table prizes. Refreshments served. Reservations with Mrs. John Stodola at 2 0664.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Auxiliary
Y.W. C.A
John Stodola
Home Rebekah LodgeMeeting Notice
Home Rebekah lodge No 79 will meet in regular session Monday night in I O O F hall. A picnic supper at 6 30 is planned. Members should bring a covered dish sandwiches and the regular picnic requirements. Visiting Rebekahs are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah Lodge No
I. O O. F. Hall
Parlor City Camp to Meet for Supper and Reception
Parlor City Camp No. 1799 Royal Neighbors of America will meet in RE of P hall Tuesday at 2 p.m. for a supper to be given by the losing side of the camp. Members on the losing side should contact Mrs Bessle Rand. After supper a regular meeting and reception of new candidates will follow. officers are asked to dress in white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parlor City
Royal Neighbors of America
RE. of
P Hall
Bessle Rand
Church Groups to Meet This Week in Local Circles
St Rita s Circle of the Immaculate Conception church meets Monday evening at Butterfly Tea Shop with Miss Mary Molumby as hostess. The Mary Steele Guild of the Olvet church meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Miss Bess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rita's Circle
Mary Steele Guild
Olvet Church
Bess
Weichmans Observe 23rd Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weichman of near Atkins celebrated their twenty third wedding anniversary Friday evening with family and friends. Attendees included Chester Erland and Carol, Joe Erger, George Freeman and family, Emery Weichman family, V Weichman and family, Louis Weichman, Irve Schrader and family, Gladys and Lester Weichman, and Marjorie Weichman visiting from Atkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Weichman
Near Atkins
Chester Erland
Carol
Joe Erger
George Freeman
Carlene
Dorothy
Emery Weichman
V. , Weichman
Louis Weichman
Irve Schrader
Gladys
Lester Weichman
Marjorie Weichman
Atkins
Eddice
Eleanor Weichman
First Avenue W
Olivet Endeavor Society Hosts Valentine Party
The February meeting of the Olivet Christian Endeavor society met Tuesday at 1407 First Avenue W, home of Misses Eddice and Eleanor Weichman. After business, a Valentine party followed with members Melvin Allen, John Breckle, Ralph Cutler, Ruth Elliott, Harold French, the Hulberts, Johnsons, Florence Fuller, Knaack, Meyn, Lawrence, Walker, the Sinclairs, Mildred Shelton, Billa Piedlau, Irma Paulda, Mrs. E. J. Wykle, Coprah and John Wykle, La Verne Rehn, and Martha and Betty Patterson present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivet Christian Endeavor Society
Eddice
Eleanor Weichman
First Avenue
Melvin Allen
John Breckle
Ralph Cutler
Ruth Elliott
Harold French
Louis
Betty Hulbert
Margaret Johnson
Florence Fuller
William Knaack
Harold Meyn
Lucille Lawrence
Roy Walker
David
Blanche Sinclair
Mildred Shelton
Billa Piedlau
Irma Paulda
E. J. Wykle
Cprah
John Wykle
la Verne Rehn
Martha
Betty Paterson
Eckert and Miss Shelton Hostess at Oakland Avenue Event
Eckert at 883 Oakland Avenue NE with Miss Mildred Shelton serving as assistant hostess.
Social Circle Meets at Peoples Church Social Rooms
The Social Circle of the Peoples Church will gather Tuesday at 2 30 in the church social rooms hosted by Mrs Henry Montillon and Mrs Mary Dickson. Women of the congregation are invited. St Martha s Circle holds luncheon at 1 Tuesday at Mrs M J Donnelly s home 315 Nassau Street SE with Mrs A J Diebold as assistant.
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The
Peoples Church
Henry Montillon
Mary Dickson
St. Martha’s Circle
Kenwood Guild Meeting At Mrs Daniels Home
The Young Women's guild of Kenwood Presbyterian church meets Tuesday at 7 30 PM at 3400 CG avenue NE. Assisting hostesses are Mrs Cornwell and Mrs Dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenwood Guild
Young Women's Guild
Kenwood Presbyterian Church
Oscar Daniels
CG Avenue
Cornwell
Dale
Y M P Class Plans Picnic at Goodman Home
The Y M P class of Kenwood Methodist holds its regular meeting and picnic supper at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goodman 1811 D avenue NE Tuesday evening with assistants Mrs. Norman Emerson and Mrs. Harry Bachman. Trinity W M S meets at 1012 First avenue W with Miss Lucy Mills leading devotional and Mrs. E B Frye as program leader. Members are asked to bring birthday money. guest night and families are invited.
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Y. M. P. Clase
Kenwood
Trinity W.H.M.S
Trinity Methodist Church
Nettie Sisam
First Avenue
Lucy Mills
E. B Frye
Local Couples Celebrate Golden Wedding and Anniversary
Grinnell residents Mr. and Mrs. E. Raffety marked their fortieth anniversary on Wednesday. Newton native Jac Wilson announced Ruthe Wilson's engagement to Lowell Deming of Grinnell on February 13. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wolford observed their golden anniversary after fifty years of marriage begun in Montezuma officiated by Rev. Martan. they have three children: W A Wolford Cedar Rapids, Wilmer in the Philippines, and Elma at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Raffety
Grinnell
Jac Wilson
Newton
Ruthe
Lowell Deming
Walter Deming
Charles Wolford
Near
Deep River
Montezuma
Methodist Parsonage
J. G. Martan
W A. Wolford
Cedar Rapids
Wilmer Wolford
Philippine Islands
Elma
Belle Plaine Weddings and Social News Highlight Local Events
Belle Plaine reports the marriage of Gayle Malcolm to Raymond Eggers in Waterloo with Mrs. Mae Miller and Charles Chess attending. Alma Nichols hosts Portia Study Club. various clubs host dinners, bridge and piano programs. Community members celebrate birthdays and farewells as clubs meet across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Malcolm
Gayle
Raymond W. Eggers
William Eggers
Keystone
Evangelical Lutheran Parsonage
Waterloo
A. H. Leman
Melvin Holst
Dysart
Black's Tea
Eggers
Order of Rainbow
Keystone High School
Mae Miller
Charles Chess
O. C. Garrell
Bethany Evangelical Parsonage
Stella Johnson
Mary Kethart
Cedar Rapids
Chess
North Yocsel Railroad
Alma Nichols
Portia Study Club
R. W. Miller
W. S. Malcolm
Married Folks Bridge Club
Rolla Fox
Adda Clear
Contract Bridge Club
Lincoln Cafe
City Federation ‘of ' Clubs
Mart Library
Buren Robbins
Tone Luedtke
Harold Miller
Charles Shields
Howard Palmer
Thelma Shadle
Grace Morek
Don Gatrell
Marion Bistricky
Minnie Hale
Minnie Fuller
Eva Rusk
Eva Potter
Ida Case
Adelphia Quigley
White Shrine Kensington Club
F. B. Collins
Mollie White
Methodist
Wesleyan
Methodist Episcopal Church
F. E. Draner
Methodist Episcopal General Aid
Arnold Wratny
Clarence Bird
Mesdames Draper
Roy Bird
H. J. Dierks
A. H. Palmer
H. W. Stettler
Robert Lester
James Pecenka
I. B. Colson
Carrie Lortcher
Amber
Kenneth McLeod
Robert E. Moore
Helen Seedorff and Burl Brown to Wed in West Union
Special to The Gazette West Union Miss Helen Seedorff and Burl Brown will be married this afternoon in a 4 o clock service at Bethel Presbyterian church. The Rev George DeF Fisher will read the service and Mrs Marvel Paulson Weston will sing before and after. Billie Johnston will preside at the organ. Bridesmaid is Josephine Kniel Elgin and best man is Lesys Stiyer West Union. Reception at E E Brown home for families and close friends. Out of town guests listed. bridal party helpers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Helen Seedorff
Burl Brown
Bethel Presbyterian Church
George Def. Fisher
Marvel Paulson Weston
Billie Johnston
Josephine Kniel
Elgin
Lesys Stiyer
Miss Seedorff
Ernest Seedorf
Hutchinson Ice Cream Company
Vinton
E. E. Brown
EB. E. Brown
Des Moines
Ernest Seedorff
Monticello
Harley Seedorff
Arlington
John McClain
Fayette
James Hart
Anna Voorhels
Paul Hubbell
Wapello
Harold Schroeder
Postville
Don Kiinkel
Winfield
Edward Carr
W. G. Fredericks
Minz
Dorothy Warren
Margaret Lyon
Gladys Grimes
Garden and Art Club Gatherings Mentioned
Saturday marked Mary Ann’s seventh birthday with family notes. The Garden club met Mr and Mrs F E Draper Friday for a picnic dinner and lesson. Richardson Art club was entertained by Miss Alma Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann
Garden Club
F. E. Draper
Richardson Art Club
Alma Nichols
Local Social Notes From Springville Gatherings
Springville residents hosted a series of social events with bridge prizes won by Edwin Roberts and guests, including the Hoarnemans. Church and club activities featured the Bethany circle, Willing Worker society, Woman's Home Missionary society, Monday club, and M. O. B. club with several hostesses and organizers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Roberts
Nat
Darwin Beck
A. C. Hoarneman
Kendall Gibson
Hoarneman
Bridge
Bethany Circle
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Carl Calvert
Frank Calvert
Robert Bair
Hattie Pollock
Flo Smith
Willing Worker Society
Mina Wild
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Lucy Cooper
Monday Club
Bess Burroughs
Mary Falcon
Hazel Wilson
M. O. B. Club
Local Ladies Clubs Host Teas and Talks Across Elgin
Elgin meetings show the city active with club events. Mrs. Clarence Schori hosted the Ladies' study club. Adelina Torkelson spoke. and Mrs. Krider reviewed a book. American Legion Auxiliary hosts planned at the Haug home. Methodist Ladies' aid divisions gathered at Schori, Hughes, Feller homes, and a town hall quilting session. Thurlow Dean hosted the Kensington club. G. N. Schort welcomed the Priscilla club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Schori
Ladies' Study Club
Adelina Torkelson
Krider
Elmer Haug
Earl Kiple
American Legion Auxiliary
Haug
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
George N. Schori
F. W. Hughes
Charles Feller
Town Hall
Thurlow Dean
Kensington Club
G. N. Schort
Priscilla Club
Mount Vernon Social Clubs Host Valentine and Tea Events
Tuesday evening featured two large dinners as Mount Vernon groups held Valentine parties and teas. Rotarians and Rotary Anns were hosted at a Valentine tea with toasts led by Rev E T Gough and Dr C L Rich, and a guest list of local professionals. Multiple clubs held gatherings at homes with varied programs and desserts, including the American Legion auxiliary initiation and birthday celebrations for locals. Out-of-town guests attended several events, with committees and hosts named across arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotarians
Rotary Anns
E. T. Gough
C. L. Rich
F. M. McGaw
S. L. Chandler
L. E. Bigger
J. B. Eyestone
J. R. Eyre
S. G. Fouse
New Century
J. D. Peet
Nama Lathe
Lucile Indra
Claude Rose
Huldah Peet
E. E. Moots
Hattie Miller
Harold Current
Flora Buck
C. N. Neff
John Neff
Arrow
Roadhouse
Dan C Brummitt
H.J. Burgstahler
C. C. Tull
Ruby Wade
Ruth Trump
Leila Huebsch
Fannie Irons
Brownsdale
Minn
Lydia
Earl
Lydia Dolezal
Anna Kent
Mary Walters
Frances Beach
Ed Smith
Mr. Smith
Luther Plattenberger
Jerry Walters
Charles Beach
Beach
Walters
Plattenberger
C. N. Warren
Mr. Warren
Fred Travis, Jr
Laurence Travis
Mrs. C. S. Miller
Tipton
Colonial dinner at Vinton church features quilt display
Vinton Methodist Pastor's Aid hosts a Thursday 6:30 pm colonial dinner with a 2 to 8 pm quilt and hooked rug display including a piece by Mrs. George Miller of Vinton. A gown revue, quilt exhibit led by Mrs. George D. McElroy, and rug supervision by Miss Esther Knapp accompany the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Ald ThursoYey
R ‘ S Ea Ieee
Ward Tea Room
Anna Voorheis
Kate Bickel
Bickel
Mentor
Raymond Bowers
Jesson
Alfred Moelk
J. E. Showalter
Methodist Episcopal
F. E. Palmer
Iowa
Brooklyn Couple Ties Knot At Presbyterian Parsonage
Lola Florence White daughter of Almon and Mrs White and Richard Williams son of Mr and Mrs Williams wed Monday at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev E W F Holler officiating Attendants were Neva White and George Williams. The bride a Brooklyn high school graduate and will live on the Dr Anger farm east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Florence White
Almon White
Richard Williams
Tom Williams
Presbyterian Parsonage
E. W. F. Holler
Neva White
George Williams
Brooklyn High School
Dr. Anger Farm
the Foresters
St. Patrick's Church
Winifred Cummings
Harold Knerr
Herbert Barmain
Bridge
Edward Fitzgerald
Tom Ryan
Roberts Moore
Evelyn Brannian
Norman Spillett
Fern Light
Mildred Ramsey
Gordon Cronk
Rex Bramer
H. C. Miller
A. M. Reed
Randolph Roudabush
I. A. Gabriel
Ray
Gene Light
Hotel Brooklyn
Gerald Bolen
E. J. Schmitz Low
Social gatherings in Stanwood area churches Sunday school events
Stanwood activities include the United Presbyterian Sunday school couples and families gathering, the Methodist young couples supper social, the United Presbyterian Girls circle hosting a meeting at Amy Hemphill’s home, the Owls club pinochle night hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Naley, and dinners and bridge at Dr and Mrs C A Waite’s with guests L Reid Everett Mead and Roland Spear. Idelle chapter 491 0 EB 8 held a school of instruction led by Mrs Elon Rhowedder from Olin with matrons visiting Tipton Mechanicsville Olin and Clarence. Dinner and initiatory work followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Miller
United Presbyterian Sunday School
United Presbyterian Girl's Circle
Amy
Martha Hemphill
Henry Naley
Owls Club
Pinochle Priday
C. A. Waite
L. ©. Reid
Everett Mead
Roland Spear
Elon Rhowedder
Olin
Tipton
Mechanicsville
Clarence
Meggers Siemens Tie In Gladbrook Area Wedding
The wedding of a Miami of a Meggers and a Siemens was held Wednesday at Waterloo with Arlene Meggers sister of the groom and William Siemens brother of the bride in attendance. A supper at the Meggers grandmother’s home in Gladbrook followed by a 400 guest dance at the American hall in Gladbrook marked the celebration. The groom, son of Ferdinand and the late Mrs. Meggers near Gladbrook, works with his father in farming. The bride, daughter of Dick and Mrs Siemens near Traer, will reside on Mrs Peter McMillan’s farm west of Traer where the groom will work for Albert McMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1Iami Ofavin Meggers
Cladbrook
Waterloo
Arlene Meggers
William Siemens
Mr. Meggers
Gladbrook
Ferdinand Meggers
Dick Siemens
Traer
Peter McMillan
Meggers
Albert McMillan
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Olivet
Winthrop
Amos Parrish
Secretary Handy
Siliyiy
York
P. T. A. Meetings
Arthur
Arthur P. T. A
Washington
Sidwell
Third Avenue
Clubs
Fred Weichmans
Holden-Kahler CO
Third Street
Belle Plaine
Springville
Mount Vernon
Herman Alpers
Edmund Schminke
Roy Schminke
van Horne
Victor Schminke
Hazel Price
Luella Schminke
W. T. Weems
Fred Cameron
Cameron
Allan
Allan's
Allans
Second Street
Brooklyn
Stanwood
Harmony Cafeteria
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