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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1940

Page

21

Five Alburnett Couples Observe Anniversaries

Five couples celebrated anniversaries at the Alburnett Methodist church. J Shaffer HN Rockwood J Wassmer marked fortieth, William Powers thirty seventh, George Smith thirty sixth. Betty Flitsch led the wedding march as couples processed, a dinner followed, and a mock wedding was staged with local residents.

Alburnett Methodist Church J. Shaffer H. N. Rockwood J. Wassmer William Powers George Smith Betty Flitsch Clyde Miss Flitsch Harold Johnson Mr. Clyde Merle Tritle Darlington Walter Recht Roy Higgins Adolph Christenson Vernon Heefner Mae Heefner Clarence Peterson Lillian Recht Neva Anderson Springville Muriel Thomas Donna Roby Eileen Wiles Eddie Cole David Etzel Mable Sloan

Washington's Birthday Tea at Central City Legion Hall

The Legion auxiliary held a Washington's Birthday tea and program in Legion hall on Thursday. Guests receiving were Mrs. Olive Haatfield and Mrs. Laura Slife. At the tea table were Mrs. Arnold O. Kenyon and Mrs. Madge Henderson. The program featured Mrs. Mary Brown, Pearl Anderson, Myrtle Bowen, Jean Beebe, Bonnie Newman, Mrs. B. H. Johnson, Shirley Johnson, Darlene Dunn, Mary Ellen Sawyer and Rev. Arnold O. Kenyon. Friends visited at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Dunn and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Drexler.

Legion Auxiliary Washington Legion Hall Olive Haatfield Laura Slife Arnold O. Kenyon Madge Henderson Mary Brown Pearl Anderson Myrtle Bowen Jean Beebe Bonnie Newman B. H. Johnson Shirley Johnson Darlene Dunn Mary Ellen Sawyer

Catholic Study club hosts farewell for Mrs Breen in Oxford Junction

The Catholic Study club of Sacred Heart church held a farewell party at Mrs. William Breen’s home in Oxford Junction on Tuesday. Contest winners included Mrs. Josie Tech and Mrs. Breen as she plans to move March 1 to What Cheer.

Catholic Study Club William Breen Study Club Sacred Heart Church Josie Tech Breen Thomas Mhunwardsen Methodist Sunday School Wendle Mayfield Jim Turner Dale Yardem Elaine Lasack Leonard Benhart Eva Juehring Clio Club Vernon Nordstrom L. L. McCreight John Nowachek Peerless June Kulhavy

Atkins Couple Wed at St Stephens Lutheran

Dorothy Gardemann of Atkins and Paul Rinderknecht of Cedar Rapids were married at St Stephens Lutheran church here. Rev. R G Rickels officiated. The couple plans to reside on the Rinderknecht farm near Atkins after February 28 following a reception at the bride's parents home.

Atkins Dorothy Gardemann Charles Gardemann Near Atkins Paul Rinderknecht August Rinderknecht Cedar Rapids St. Stephens Lutheran Church R. G. Rickels Wilma Rinderknecht Kathryn Jack Donald Gardemann Wilmer Schminke Johanna Hill Maid of Honor Mrs. Rinderknecht Chicago

School staff dinner and legion auxiliary gathering report

Olin eT Esther Kidder a home making instructor along with the freshman girls hosted a dinner for faculty school board members and their wives Tuesday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Guy Macomber and Mr and Mrs Clarence Brickley. Robert Manley sponsored a program. Legion auxiliary was hosted by Mrs Martha Blayney with Mrs Ethyl Brainard assisting. two new members Mrs Sophia Joura and Mrs Roland Fall. Mrs Edna Moreland hosted Bow Knot club. Edith Bixler and Zula Alexander led the program.

Esther Kidder Guy Macomber Clarence Brickley Robert Manley Legion Auxiliary Martha Blayney Ethyl Brainard Sophia Joura Rolland Fall Edna Moreland

Alta Levien Cashman Marries Douglas Cashman at Ana mosa

Mrs Anna Levien announces the marriage of her daughter Alta to Douglas Cashman son of Mr and Mrs C R Cashman The ceremony was held Saturday at the Methodist parsonage in Anamosa Rev J K Delahooke officiated They were attended by Mr and Mrs John Holmes The bride had taught fourth grade in the school for six years and will finish the year The couple will live on a farm southeast of Olin

Easterly Anna Levien Alta Douglas Cashman C. R. Cashman Anamosa J. K. Delahooke John Holmes

Mechanicsville Socials Hit Late Winter Bridge Circuit

Local social pages list bridge clubs hosting events Monday through Saturday with prizes for winners including Mrs. Sanket, Mrs. Pieper, and Mrs. Norris. Moviefest by Clarence Taylor at the Methodist church featured films from a world trip aboard the S S President Polk. Teener leap year party and dinners mark a busy week as families host gatherings and courtesy visits wrap up in Cedar Rapids and Baltimore plans.

West Branch Club Ladies Honor Mrs Worrall Events

Mrs. C. R. Worrall formerly Jessie Thomas received compliments from Mrs. Oliver Endsley and Mrs. Esther Wilkin at a Mexican party Monday. Joan Pilkington Arlene Horn and Lola Buchanan led the program. Local clubs hosted events and a library benefit tea featured several women’s groups.

C. R. Worrall Jessie Thomas Oliver Endsley Esther Wilkin Joan Pilkington Arlene Horn Lola Buchanan L. A. L. Club Worrall Glenn Hoffman Glenn Brown Klatter Klub L. C. Rummells A. F. Anderson E. C. Branson Ada Bumgardner Municipal Hall Priscilla Home Social Sunshine Carnation Centerdale Women’s

Urbana hosts club teas and performances this week

Mrs. Ted Luken welcomed the K Y B club Tuesday and the Ever Ready club Friday at her home. At the Methodist church Wednesday a patriotic tea was hosted by Mrs. R W Remer Mrs. John Rupp and Mrs. Lawrence Floyd with the high school quartet and sextet accompanied by Marian Parr A talk by Mrs Otis Moore of Brandon followed and tea table duties were shared by Mrs T H Kelly and Mrs C A Cross

Ted Luken Luken R. W. Remer John Rupp Lawrence Floyd Methodist Church Marian Parr Otis Moore Brandon T. H. Kelly C. A. Cross

Sunnyside club entertains at Belle Plaine home

Belle Plaine Mrs. R. M. Harder will entertain the Sunnyside club at her home Wednesday. A Washington luncheon party was given for the Richardson Art club women by Mrs. William Craig and Mrs. Clif Ford Nebel at the Nebel home Friday. Mrs. Louis Bartachek was complimented Wednesday at a party by Mrs. Charles Formanek Jr. and Mrs. Charles Kepner at the Bartachek home.

R. M. Harder Sunnyside Club Washington Richardson Art Club William Craig Clifford Nebel Nebel Louis Bartachek Charles Formanek, Jr Charles Kepner Bartachek

No Fun Alone Explain Why He Shines Only in Crowds

Dear Miss Manners explains that some people perform best with an audience. The writer describes a partner who is lively in crowds but silent and dull when alone. The answer notes that such individuals require a crowd or spotlight to engage and entertain.

Miss Manners Diz

Dear Miss Manners column on grateful girls

A reader complains that girls chase the first date and chase money spent on them. The columnist replies that some girls are appreciative and urges looking harder to find them, noting disillusionment with generalized claims.

Miss Manners the Gazette Damel

Couple Married At Hopkinton Church

Miss Lillian Lamont and Donald Gearhart wed at the bride’s parents home in Hopkinton. Rev. David de Best officiated and the couple will live on the Neil farm east of town after a short motor trip.

Gearhart Lenox College Neil Farm Here

Do You Want to Defend Yourselves Girls

The speaker calls for girls to defend themselves after noting some appreciate efforts yet receive no thanks. The statement questions readers about willingness to take action and support in response.

Call Her Up And Explain What Happened

The speaker urges contacting a woman to clearly recount the events that occurred. It implies trust in no other dates being broken and expects understanding through direct explanation.

Local clubs share meetings and parties around town

The Friday literary club gathered at Mrs. John Fraser to hear Mrs. Harriet Coughlan and Mrs. Halstead Carpenter on the program. Delphian club hosted by Mrs. E. H. Huibregtse with Mrs. Ross Baty and Mrs. Raymond Echternacht speaking. The ’94 literary club met at Mrs. Albert McNeill’s home, with Mrs. A. M. Maurice and Mrs. S. E. Guyan on the program. Chapter FP P. E. O. met to mark the nineteenth anniversary at Mrs. Maurice’s. committee included Mrs. Maurice, Mrs. B. C. Roberts and Mrs. F. E. Stimson. Mrs. George Timmins and Mrs. Thomas Hamilton hosted the Monday club at Goudy’s. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Walter Brainerd, Mrs. G. M. Jones and Virginia Schneider. Delta’ Dek club enjoyed a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. Thomas Hamilton. high contract score to Mrs. John Shover. Hi Low club hosted by Mrs. Oscar York. high scores to Mrs. Harry Rodman and Mrs. Ben Cotton. Friendly Bible class of Hopkinton Methodist met at Mrs. Kate Dolley’s. Ada Willard led devotions and Mrs. A. K. Cramer directed the program. Methodists Aid to hold midwinter festival Thursday. Kil-Kate club honored Mr. and Mrs. Emil Greif at a farewell party at the Lux home. the Greifs will move to Coggon. Mrs. Marshall Neil and Mrs. A. P. Himebaugh hosted a shower for Mrs. Donald N. Gearhart, a recent bride. Mrs. B. A. Moore hosted I-Bid bridge club Monday.

John Fraser Harriet Coughlan Halstead Carpenter E. H. Huibregtse Ross Baty Raymond Echternacht Albert McNeill A. M. Maurice S. E. Guyan Maurice B. C. Roberts F. E. Stimson George Timmins Thomas Hamilton Goudy’s Walter Brainerd G. M. Jones Virginia Schneider Delta’ Dek Bridge Club John Shover Oscar York Harry Rodman Ben Cotton Methodist Church Kate Dolley Ada Willard A. K. Cramer Methodist Aid Society Emil Greif R. E. Lux Greif Coggon Marshall Neil A. P. Himebaugh Donald N. Gearhart B. A. Moore

Bohac announces wedding of Bessie Marie Bohac to Henry Charipar

Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Bohac of 226 Wilson avenue SW announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Bessie Marie to Henry W. Charipar son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Charipar of Makoti North Dakota. The wedding is set for March 30 at St Ludmila's Church with Rev John Chehak officiating. They will reside in Cedar Rapids.

C. J. Bohac Wilson Avenue Bessie Marie Henry W. Charipar M. J. Charipar Makoti N. D St. Ludmila’s Church John Chehak Cedar Rapids

Washington party and community events at Anamosa

The Henke circle of the Methodist church hosts a Washington party in the courthouse community room with stunts a piano solo a song and a one act play by local participants. A conservation program followed by a garden club meeting features slides by J N Darling and comments by William Fisher.

Henke Methodist Church Washington Anamosa B. P. W The Legion Auxiliary Chris Conrad William Dorgeloh Ed Chipman T. L. Taylor Rowena Gordon

Local social notes feature multiple club and church events

Coggan Mrs Gaylord O Dossa hosted the Christian aid society with Mrs R DuBois and Mrs Ernest Haars assisting. Mrs J C Drexler and Mrs J H Schaum led the program. Mr and Mrs Fred Heldt were honored at a surprise party by the Ehler Country club. The Heldt family plans to move to Cogg on March 1. A mother daughter banquet at the Presbyterian church had Mrs W M Crosier as toastmaster with Carol Henderson Muriel Warnock Mrs Garnet Main Eloise Kehrli Beth Ellis Mrs Maxine Betenbender and Mrs D I Berger of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Floyd Henderson on the program.

Gaylord O’dossa Christian Aid Society R. DuBois Ernest Haars J. C. Drexler J. H. Schaum Fred Heldt Ehler Country Club Heldt Cogg Presbyterian Church W. M. Crosier Carol Henderson Muriel Warnock Garnet Main Eloise Kehrli Beth Ellis Maxine Betenbender D. I. Berger Cedar Rapids Floyd Henderson

Stanwood Clubs Plan Patriotic Program at School

The Stanwood Community club will meet in the school auditorium Monday evening for a program titled Americanism with a talk by Mrs Paul Ostergaard plus patriotic plays songs and pupil readings. The Stanwood Woman's club met at Mrs M D Hart's home where Famous Men of Today was discussed by Mrs Kenneth Smith and Who's Who in the News was the topic presented by Mrs Ed Busching.

Stanwood Community Club Paul Ostergaard Stanwood Woman’s Club M. D. Hart Kenneth Smith Ed Busching

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