Looking Toward Spring Flowers and Gardens by Mrs J L Rhea
Early spring forecast from Mrs J L Rhea urges planning for garden prep in 1941. Advice covers forcing twigs, pruning, soil conditioning, use of ashes and manure, and early seed sowing for perennials and annuals. Emphasizes careful planning, proper transplanting, and avoiding overfertilization to ensure healthy root systems and prize-worthy displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Rhea
Shirley
Flanders Field
Community group notices fill Cedar Rapids schedule
A long list of club and lodge notices covers meetings and officer installations across Cedar Rapids. Valley Camp RN of A, Sitmasan Camp Woodmen, Rebekah lodges, Lions and Daughters groups, and Polish and fraternal orders announce gatherings, installations, picnics, and social events at halls including Maine lodge hall and Sokol hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Camp
RN of A
Maine Lodge Hall
First Avenue E
Sitmasan
Woodmen of the World
Hall
New Year Party and Society Gatherings Reported
Olin The Bow Knot club members entertained their husbands at a New Year’s party at the Mackey home. Mr and Mrs Brickley hosted a Tuesday supper. The United Brethren Aid society met Thursday and Mrs Ruth Andrews received a cist from Rev Mr Boston. she will move to Alburnett. Hostesses named include Eva Kline Libby Butler Ruth Andrews and Eulalia Rohwedder. Friday Methodist aid society hosts were Willa Laetare Luelva Coppleman Irene Ballou and Alma Story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow Knot Club
Howard Mackey
Clarence Brickley
United Brethren Aid Society
Boston
Ruth Andrews
Methodist Aid Society
Willa Laetare
Luelva Coppleman
Irene Ballou
Alma Story
Center Junction Ladies Host Presbyterian Meeting
Center Junction Mrs Arnold Aspland presided as hostess to the Presbyterian Ladies Working group with Mrs Peter Prahm in attendance for the Thursday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Aspland
Presbyterian Ladies
Peter Prahm
New Year Dance Hosted by Monticello Residents
Mr and Mrs John Shover hosted a New Year dance at the Monticello Country Club while Mr and Mrs Thomas Shover entertained a party at their home. The event honored guests Mr and Mrs Hugh Blake of Shanghai China visiting in the Shover home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shover
Monticello Country Club
Thomas Shover
Hugh Blake
Shanghai
China
Toddville Girl Is New Year's Bride
Miss Freeda Mae Oliphant of Toddville and Herbert K Hogilan of Center Point wed on New Year's Day at 2 p.m. in a home ceremony conducted by Elder W C Wilson. Attendants include Pauline Burr and Darwin Oliphant. The couple plans a Midwest honeymoon. Hoglan holds Phi Beta Kappa and other honors and serves in the Officers' Reserve Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toddville
Freeda Mae Oliphant
Fay F Oliphant
Herbert Kendall Hogilan
Herman K. Hoglan
Center Point
W. C Wilson
Pauline Burr
Alburnett
Darwin Oliphant
Minnesota
Dakotas
Hoglan
University of Iowa
Iowa State Teachers College
Center Point High School
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Lambda Upsilon
Sigma XI
Honorary Society of Scientists
349Th Infantry
Midwestern
Dow Chemical Company
Esars Mich
Eastern Stars Of Norway Install Officers
The final Order of Eastern Star held its annual installation of officers Friday evening. Officers installed included Worthymatron Mrs Ruth Sehloeman and associate matron George Dodhdl. Also listed were several other officers, with details of names and titles. The article notes supporting social events around New Year and a golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas with 125 guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Order of Eastern Star
Ruth Sehloeman
George Dodhdl
Asther Folvag
Prentiss Folvag
Amanda Cleghorn
Olive Johnson
Lois Thompson
Stella Buchanan
Ruby Tuttle
Mae Tuttle
Fioner Gunderson
Ada
Leona Riley
Ruth
Ada Durland
Esther
Elsie Miller
P T A Meetings Across Van Buren Include Luncheon and Broadcast
The Van Buren P T A study group holds a Wednesday luncheon at 1 15 p m hosted by Mrs Loyd McKee 1302 K Street SW topics draw from state and national magazines led by Mrs O H Lundquist All interested invited The P T A Mothersingers rehearse Monday at 1 15 p m at the Y W C A under Miss Grace Meloney and will broadcast Monday at 4 30 p m on WMT Chorus The Parent Teacher council meets Tuesday at 2 p m in the Board of Education building with Rev W A Jacobs speaking on Character Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Loyd McKee
K Street
the State Magazine
The
National
O. H. Lundquist
P. T. A. Mothersingers
Grace Meloney
WMT
P. T. A. Council
W. A. Jacobs
Board of Education
Local Social Notes Highlight Hartman Dinners And Initiations
Anamosa social roundup lists Anamosa Air J Hartman and Mary Dutton hosting Francis Shaw chapter at the Hartman home. Friday at Masonic hall Mrs Versl Purcell, retiring matron of Mount Moriah chapter, was initiated into the Past Matron circle. A New Year’s party hosted by Mr and Mrs Strawman drew 24 guests at the Strawman home, and Mr and Mrs J Remley entertained their Supper club and guests at dinner midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air J A Hartman
Mary Dutton
Francis Shaw
Masonic Hall
Versl Purcell
Mount Moriah
O. ES
D. M. Strawman
Edgar Beach
Clifford Strawman
Strawman
J & Remley
Belle Plaine New Year Socials and Club Gatherings
On New Year's Eve Mr and Mrs Albert Hillman hosted a party. Jack Yavorsky led a group of youths at Dr G W Yavorsky home Tuesday. The Alsen club was entertained by Mrs S A McCandless Friday. Mrs J C Mortland hosted the Happy Hour Embroidery club Friday. The Methodist women's Christian society was entertained by Mrs H J Dierks Thursday. Mrs Glen Peters hosted the Past Chief's club at her home. The Monday Night Bridge club met with Mrs Otis Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J C Glenn
St Rita Circle
Kate Boddicker
Ros King
Eva Larapa
Fargon
Methodist Church
John Hoyt
al McGregor
Chris Hoyt
Elmer Tow
Albert Hillman
Jack Yavorsky
G. W. Yavorsky
Alsen Club
S A McCandless
J.C. Mortland
Methodist Women's Christian Society
H. J. Dierks Thursay
Glen Peters
Otis Park
Riverside wedding and social notes from Plaza and Riverside
Riverside Amy Deutsch of Plaza. ND, married Robert Kiefer of Riverside at St Marys church by Rev William Schmidt of Ottumwa. Attendants included Richard Kallaus and John Riely. Reception at the bridegrooms mother home with about 75 guests. The bride is Matilda Deutschs daughter and recently worked in Iowa City. The groom is the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Kiefer and a farmer. After a wedding trip they will live on the Keefer farm east of Riverside. Also notes on Y Social club, Senior Needle club, Atalissa Venice Arnold Sunday school watch party, Mrs Henrietta Schmidt club, and New Years Eve hosts Ras Kemp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Deutsch
Plaza
Robert Kiefer
Riverside
St. Mary's Church
William Schmidt
Ottumwa
Richard Kallaus
John Riely
Lawrence Heck
Omer Kiefer
Washington, DC
Matilda Deutsch
Iowa City
Joseph
Elizabeth Kiefer
St. Mary’s High School
Keefer
John Swenka
Donald Smith
Caroline
Angeline
Wilma Swenka
Robert MecConaghey
Frank Lafourck
Venice Arnold
Henrietta Schmidt
Ras Kemp
Local Groups Gather for Hill Town Socials and Dinners
Hopkinton St Johns Lutheran Aid society met at Kathryn Langs home. The Progressive Farmers club hosted a work night party at the Fort Dunlap home Tuesday with Mrs Raymond Joseph Mrs Rachel Littlefield and Beth McGlade in charge. Members of the Reformed Presbyterian church held a New Years dinner in the church dining room Wednesday with Marjone Allen in charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
St John's Lutheran Aid Society
Kathryn Lang
Progressive Farmer's Club
Fort Dunlap
Raymond Joseph
Rachel Littlefield
Beth McGlade
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Marjone Allen
Stamp Collectors' Part In Postal Revenues
Washington Post master General Frank C. Walker told a nationwide radio audience he is not a stamp collector. He noted stamp sales generated over $521000 in the last fiscal year, with about 4 million from collectors via the philatelic agency and post offices. He credited rising interest to Roosevelt era policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
ENS
Frank C. Walker
Roosevelt
James Farley
Walker
Philatelic
Church group calendars list dozens of meetings
A long parish notices page lists multiple church groups with dates, times, and hostesses. Activities include ladies auxiliaries, couples picnics, mission study, sewing for Red Cross, luncheons, and club gatherings across First Evangelical, First Presbyterian, St Elizabeth's, St Rose, Trinity, Kenwood, and other churches.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Praha Rebekah
Sokal Hall
Praha Rebekah Lodge
Margaret Lacock
Springville
St Mary's Court
Immaculate Conception
Grace McCurdy Club
Genevieve Fellingsworth
Mildred Hardy
Grace McCurdy
Royal Neighbors
Boat Club Auxiliary
Cedar Rapids Boat Club
William Radloff
Twenty-first Street
Columbia Division
1. A To O
R. C
Maine Inedge Hall
Lester Atwood
D. W. Appleby
Bluff View Aid Society
Atwood
J Avenue NW
Westwood Community
Westwood Community Club
F. A. Nelson
Glenwood Drive
Union Label League
Cedar Rapids
Laber Temple
Star of Maine
Rebekah Lodge No. 221
Maine Hall
Lillian Neff
Rebekah Lodge
Fidelity Boosters
Fidelity Booster Club
Carl Stevens
Ellis Boulevard
Standard Lodge No. 92
Standard Lodge No
Switchman's Union and
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Wild Rose No. 51
K. Phall
Margaret McNally
West Des Moines
Ladies of
Norden
Ed Nelson
Eighth Avenue SW
Linden Camp No
Modern Woodmen of America
Odd Fellows Hall
Second Avenue SE
H. Cedar. Rapids
K. P. Hall
L. A. Social Club
S. L A
Alice Shepherd
D Avenue NE
Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge No
Bat
Melody Camp
Moose Hall
Esther Davis
Firefighters’ Auxiliary
Flostesses
William Siebert
James Tefer
W. H. Barnes
Frank Chadima
Rebecca Alexander
Montrose Hotel
Star of the West
Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Ella Lund
First Avenue W
N.A
Maine
R. I. Woman's Club
Rock Island Woman's Club
Y W.C. A
Tirzah Society
Mitzi Gugenbuel
J Avenue
Wv. F. W
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Light Company
Ella Sedenka
Laura Hach
Mercy Division No. 51
B. of L. E
Woman's Labor
Woman's Labor Bureau
Labor Temple
Queen of the West
Lodge No. 2
Ladies Society of B. of L. F
Cain
Carrie Morcombe
Degree of Sfonor
Nellie Miller
First Street
Royal Arch Masons
Linn
Ioway Hive
Sokol Hall
Lydia Wehmeier Perkins
Olin
Center Junction
Monticello
Brabbit-Taylor Music CO
King Band Instruments
1St Ave
Iowa
Herbert Hoglan
Eastern Stars of
P.T.A. Meetings
T. A. Mothersingers
Parent-Teacher Council
Anamosa
Belle Plaine
3Rd Ave
Dial
Second Christian
Edith Souchek
Ninth Street
First Evangelical
Ladies’ Association
Frank Lange
Washington Avenue SE
L. A. Talbott
First Presbyterian
Alice King
Helen Hubbard
A Avenue
First Baptist
R R. Heath
Grant Anderson
Tus Presbyterian
Tahita
Saron Lutheran
Ladies’ Aid
Charles Pose
V. C. Sundberg
Kensington
A.C. Loepp
Fourth Avenue SE
Susannah Wesley
F W. Niesz
St Elizabeth’s Circle
Joe McCormick
P M. Lattner
St Rose Circle
Aid Society
Mesdames
St. James
Missionary Study Croup
O R Gustafsson
Tenth Street NW
Peoples
Social Ciele
Adolph Jandrt
Grande Avenue
Elizabeth Gordon Society
Tuseday
Trinity Lutheran, the Missionary Society
Trinity Methodist
Pam
M Hamilton
Church School Board
Epworth League
Collister
Susannah Wesles
Cocayne
Hinkle, Avenue Nw
United Brethren
Aid Wall
Freda
Ted Ata
Vas Frick Sewing Circle
Mie
Kenwood Presbyterian
Wernecdar
Kenneth Roel
Fourth Street
Central Park
Pune
Olivet
Rosene
Ker
Pene
Ron Lyons
Dred Ow
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