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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1944
Page
24
Tritoma, or torch lily, is a non bulbous lily family plant from Africa offered by bulb dealers. It propagates by division or seeds, blooms in year one if sown early, and thrives in full sun with well drained soil. It suits summer to autumn gardens, creates striking borders with Michaelmas daisies, and combines well with ageratum and phlox for vibrant summer displays.
Westminster Presbyterian and Oliver Presbyterian announce multiple women’s societies and missionary groups meeting this week. Events include luncheons, dinners, and picnics led by named hostesses at various church venues and addresses.
Local church notices list multiple guild meetings and events. Hostesses include Mines and various names. dessert luncheons at Mrs. Helming and Mrs. Gaston. Admin and congregational meetings, women's circles, and missionary groups scheduled across First Congregational United Brethren Kenwood Presbyterian St. Elizabeth's circle and others with dates, times, and addresses.
Cedar Rapids residents report Naval Academy midshipmen spending holidays with families including Bill Chester Jim Barry John VanVelzer and Bill Henningsen. Social events note a dinner hosted by Miss Peggie Hruska for college students and visiting relatives with several Cedar Rapids and Marion residents mentioned. The Past Matrons OES chapter plans a Thursday luncheon at the Light Company Bungalow with hostesses named.
Conesville Mr and Mrs Vere Walker hosted sixty relatives at their south Nichols home Monday for the golden wedding anniversary of Mrs Walker s parents Dan Wehmeyer of Columbus Junction and Mrs Wehmeyer Guests included the couples daughters and their families from Wapello Montpelier Mt Union and Conesville and their sons Merritt and Herman Wehmeyer of Riverside and Columbus Junction A cafeteria dinner was served.
The Nursery auxiliary to the Children’s Home will meet Thursday at 1 for luncheon at the Glow room of the Gas company. Hostess will be Mrs Lumir Struesky. A second notice: Wednesday Social Club meets at 2 30 p m with Mrs J C Mahannah at 1562 Fourth Avenue SE. A play will be performed by Mrs F A Fitch and others. Beta Sigma Phi Lambda chapter meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the sorority rooms.
Mrs Herbert Williams hosted a luncheon for Cheshchamay Camp Fire members at 118 Fifth Street SW. Gifts were exchanged during the gathering. East Side WCTU members plan a picnic luncheon with Mrs Flewelling at 614 First Street Tuesday at 12 30 pm.
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