Young Folk Join In Skating and Bob Parties
Iowa winter social life centers on skating sleighing and tobogganing with teen hosts Bob Manatt and Bill Barron inviting friends to a dinner and bobsled ride. Guests include Mary Ella Wolverton Joan Lattner Mary Lee Larson Patty Kaufman Ruth Bottorff Alyce Chadima and others at four or more gatherings this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bob Manatt
R. W. Manatt
Park Avenue SE
Bill Barron
William J. Barron
Washington Avenue SE
Barron Home
Mary Ella Wolverton
Joan Lattner
Mary Lee Larson
Patty Kaufman
Ruth Bottorff
Alyce Mary Chadima
Gloria Lehti
Lorraine Barron
Bob Bugenstein
Billy Chadima
Dick Moon
Jim Grissel
Carl Hendrickson
Johnny Bob Horton
Marian Taylor
H. R Taylor
Blake Boulevard
Taylor
Rose Marie Doty
Marion Toms
Nancy Green
Margaret Barry
Corinne Hendrickson
Pamela Shackell
Jacqueline Wright
Janet Crabbe
Delores Skien
Jim Lick
Newell Hartrum
Arthur Gertsen
Larry Johnson
Don Denny
David Warren
Bill Plock
Dean Ring
Tom Pickford
Housewarming at Fenner Home on Washington Avenue
Dr and Mrs U L Fenner hosted a Thursday evening housewarming at 2101 Washington Avenue SE with a picnic supper and bridge games. Guests included Mr and Mrs R V Zimmerman, Dr and Mrs Charles F Huber, Mr and Mrs Bert Prohaska, Mr and Mrs EB C Torgerson, Mr and Mrs William C Culver, Mr and Mrs Paul L Jones, Dr and Mrs A N Hamilton, Miss Thora Herr and Carl W Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. L. Fenner
Washington Avenue SE
R. V. Zimmerman
Charles F., Huber
Bert Prohaska
EB. C. Torgerson
William C. Culver
Paul L. Jones
A. N. Hamilton
Thora Herr
Carl W. Nelson
Sub-Deb Club Dinner Theater Party Attendee List
Miss Gail Niesz will entertain Sub-Deb members Friday evening at dinner at her home 1802 Fourth Avenue SE. After dinner the group will form a theater party with Misses Phyllis Hatton Allayne Keneeny Mildred McKeely Margaret Massey Mary Jane Plate Betty Shafer and Jean Miller among those attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Niesz
Fourth Avenue SE
Phyllis Hatton
Allayne Keneeny
Mildred McKeely
Margaret Massey
Mary Jane Plate
Betty Shafer
Jean Miller
Mrs Imogen Emery Named Vice Chairman for Women at World’s Fair
Mrs Imogen B Emery of Iowa is appointed as a vice chairman on the national advisory committee on womens participation for the New York World’s Fair indicating active DAR involvement and national representation in event planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Emery
World's Fair Board
Imogen B. Emery
Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution
National Advisory Committee
Mr and Mrs Ristine to host Friday bridge dinner
Mr and Mrs Henry Ristine of 323 Crescent Street SE will entertain twelve guests at a dinner party on Friday evening. Guests will play bridge during the event at their home, hosting a social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ristine
Crescent Street
Bridge
Freshman Board Coe Y W Named at Coe College
The Freshman commission of the YWCA at Coe college announced the names of freshmen honored for outstanding participation in weekly discussion groups sponsored by the organization. The list includes Peggie Bode Dor othy Doolittle Margaret Farquhar Harriette Hamilton Betty Jean Minshall Diana Coffey Lois Mae Clark Marjorie Graham Dora Jane Hamblin Ruth Kirkpatrick Dorothy Manuel Cornelia Moershel Constance Nissen Patti Jane Shelton Nath ryn Skow Miriam Spielman Doris Smith Lauraine Walter Betty Louise Wick and Margaret Zimmerman from Cedar Rapids Wellman Albion Bedford George Keota Chicago Highland Park IL Newton Carthage IL Beaman Shenandoah Waterloo Vail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.C A
Coe College
Peggie Bode
Dorothy Doolittle
Margaret Farquhar
Harriette Hamilton
Betty Jean Minshall
Cedar Rapids
Diana Coffey
Wellman
Lois Mae Clark
Rochelle, IL
Marjorie Graham
Albion
Dora Jane Hamblin
Bedford
Ruth Kirkpatrick
Keota
Dorothy Manuel
George
Home Garden Club Luncheon Names New Committees
Fifteen members met at Mrs R W Kirn’s home for a dessert luncheon. New president Mrs Arthur L Bye appointed committees covering Program social civic ways and means Press flowers exchange membership and telephone with members including Mrs W Brown Mrs George Otis Mrs A L Willian Mrs J H Brookman and others. The program featured Bermuda garden lantern slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Garden Club
R. W. Kirn
Crescent Street SE
R. W Manatt
W . Brown
Bermuda
Arthur L. Bye
Kirn
Frank Hahn
T. F. Hersch
J. F. Currell
George Krabbenhoff
A. C Fisher
Otis
Blanche Small Installed as President of Dodge Circle 88
At a meeting of General Dodge circle No. 88, Ladies of the G. A. R. in the Memorial building hall, Blanche Small was installed as president. New officers include Ellen Frear senior vice president and Nettie Kirkpatrick junior vice-president among others. Installation was by past president Martha Hughson with helpers Ella Tremain and Libbie Henry. Small presented gifts to Hughson, Tremain and Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Dodge Circle No. 88
Blanche Small
Ellen Frear
Nettie Kirkpatrick
Elizabeth Buchan
Nora Hollom
Emma Grunewald
Minnie Humble
Ira Montallon
Julian Rick
Margaret Rickson
Flora Perigo
Anna Bills
Lara Woolwine
Martha Hughson
Ella Tremain
Libbie Henry
Small
Hughson
Tremain
Henry
Membership drive planned for Daughters of Isabella lodge
At a Montrose hotel meeting of Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle Daughters of Isabella Mrs Eliza beth Teahen announced a membership drive to run through Sunday March 27 New members will be initiated at the meeting Mrs Helen Hoagland regent led the session and Mrs Lillian Shuel was admitted Monica Goodyear choir leader reported on a Y W C A dinner and rehearsal A party was planned at the Cedar Rapids Gas company bungalow Frances Duffy bookshelf chair announced new books and reviews Plans were set for an Easter Monday charity ball on April 18
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Montrose Hotel
Elizabeth Teahen
Helen Hoagland
Lillian Shuel
Monica Goodyear
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
Frances Duffy
Public Library
Irene Douglas circle hosts luncheon at Mrs Jackson home
Members of Irene Douglas circle of the King's Daughters met Wednesday afternoon for luncheon at 1734 Fourth avenue SE. Mrs L Poetzinger, president, led business, and devotions were led by Mrs Richards. The circle voted to donate $5 to Sunshine Mission for sewing materials. Next meeting January 25 at Mrs Adolph Heine’s home 375 Twentieth Street SE with hostesses Mrs C W McCalley and Mrs John Janecek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Douglas
The
King's Daughters
W.L. Jackson
Fourth Avenue SE
W. W. Richards
C. W. Whipple
L. Poetzinger
Richards
Sunshine Mission
Adolph Heine
Twentieth Street
Martha Lou Smith Hosts Birthday Party at Home
Martha Lou Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred W Smith 2000 Washington avenue SE will host a birthday party at her home Friday evening. The event features dancing and games with refreshments later. Guests include Kathryn Barngrove Diane Marshall Mary Van Vechten Shaffer Betsy Blaise Barbara Harmer Betty Ford Charys Lenzen Nancy Averill Marilyn Williams Louise Gage and several gentlemen attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia Kensinger
H. E Kensinger
Avenue NE
Miss Kensinger
Kensinger
Bonnie McGregor
Catharine Miller
Jean Thompson
Dorothy Batchelder
Caroline Engle
Ruth Knight
Ruth Hardiman
Jean Elder
Jean Fahrney
Janet Meyer
Phyllis Hook
Betty Erickson
Doris Mae Campbell
Martha Lou Smith
Fred W. Smith
Washington Avenue SE
Kathryn Barngrover
Diane Marshall
Mary van Vechten
Shaffer
Betsy Blaise
Barbara Harmer
Betty Ford
Charys Lenzen
Nancy Averill
Marilyn Williams
Louise Gage
John Fisher
Alumnae Luncheon Hosts Kappa Kappa Gamma Members
Mrs Stewart Holmes and Mrs Robert P Bell entertained alumnae of Kappa Kappa Gamma Friday afternoon at Holmes residence 369 Forest Drive SE. Luncheon guests included twenty and discussions followed the meal with relay of sorority affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Holmes
Forest Drive
Robert P. Bell
Knollwood Drive
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Holmes
Mrs Leach and Miss Larimer Return From Davenport Visit
Mrs James A Leach and Miss Helen Larimer returned Thursday afternoon from Davenport where they spent two days visiting Miss Nancy Rendleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leach
Larimer
James A. Leach
Second Avenue SE
Helen Larimer
Fifth Avenue SE
Davenport
Nancy Rendleman
Installation of Malta chapter Eastern Star officers
The Malta chapter No 415 Order of Eastern Star holds installation Saturday at 7 30 p.m. in the Masonic hall with Mrs Rowena Johnson as installing officer. A prior dinner at 6 p.m. invites 1937 1938 officers past matrons patrons Cedar and Marion chapters and Malta members. A reception follows the installation and the evening ends with dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Rowena Johnson
Worthy
Order
Cedar and
Marion
Lorraine Supple Honored On Eighteenth Birthday
Mrs. W J Supple of 1229 Third Avenue SE entertained a group of young people Wednesday evening honoring her daughter Lorraine Supple on her eighteenth birthday. Guests joined a bob sled ride from the Supple home to Maxine Lefebure in Fairfax then returned for dancing and refreshments. Attendees included Mickey McDermott Mary Scanlan Bob Elwood Gwen Nolan Gerard Venhorst Margaret De Bont Fred Fleming Maxine Lefebure Dean Turnipseed Mary Louise Kiffe Bill Green Sylvia Egan Joe Goslin Mary Virginia Glenn and Don Fitzpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Supple
Third Avenue SE
Lorraine Supple
Supple
Maxine Lefebure
Fairfax
Mickey McDermott
Mary Scanlan
Bob Elwood
Gwen Nolan
Gerard Venhorst
Margaret de Bont
Fred Fleming
Dean Turnipseed
Mary Louise Kiffe
Bill Green
Sylvia Egan
Joe Goslin
Mary Virginia Glenn
Don Fitzpatrick
Ladies Auxiliary VFW 788 Met With Plans for Feb Events
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 788 met at the Memorial building with Mrs. Emil Erickson presiding. Reports covered Christmas baskets and clothing for the needy. Membership drive is planned with a February 2 luncheon at the Memorial building inviting the public. An annual card party is set for February 23 with Mrs. Hugh Sheridan and Mrs. White as chairmen. Hostesses were Mrs. Florian Francik, Miss Esther Schultz, and Miss Zelina Weise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Erickson
William White
Memorial Building
Hugh Sheridan
White
Florian Francik
Esther Schultz
Zelina Weise
Hollison Surprise Party Honors Jim Hollison
Jim Hollison who has recently returned from Chicago was honored at a surprise party Thursday evening. The gathering at the Hollison home 212 Third Street NW included Mrs. James Riley, Joseph Hollison, Betty Cline, Charles Krebs, Joseph Healy, Don Wing, Velma Schelline and Agnes Stepanek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hollison
Chicago
Hollison
Third Street NW
James Riley
Joseph Hollison
Betty Cline
Charles Krebs
Joseph Healy
Don Wing
Velma Schelline
Agnes Stepanek
Klima brothers head to Chicago for skating derby
Charles Klima and Richard Klima of 1645 A Avenue NE will leave Friday night for Chicago to attend the skating derby. They plan to spend the remainder of the weekend with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Richard Klima
Avenue
Chicago
New And Retiring Matrons Of Women's Home Honored
Mrs. Carrie B. Elliott of Kansas City arrives to take matron duties at the Home for Aged Women. She replaces Mrs. Gusta Minott, retiring after sixteen and a half years. Minott will spend two months in Lisbon before returning to Mount Vernon. A board luncheon honored both women, with Minott receiving a silver tea service and a coffee table gifted earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie B. Elliott
Kansas City
City
Iowa
Elliott
Linwood Presbyterian Convalescent Home
Gusta Minott
Mount Vernon
Minott
Laura Turner
W. F. Johns
Steele Wilcox
John B. Finney
E. J. Buser
Walter M. Krebs
C .N. Booth
O. C. Olney
E. BE. Wilcox
J. E. Jackson
Ellen Montillon
Three Tables Tie For First Award At Newcomers Party
The Newcomers club birthday party in the Crystal room at the Montrose hotel drew 160 women. Tables tied for first: January May and July with distinct themes. Second place went to October March December and June. prizes awarded to all first and second place tables and the most recent newcomer at each table. The afternoon program featured songs and performances by Wilson high school students and local musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomers Club
Montrose Hotel
Alice Inskeep
America
Wilson
Wilson High School
Ross Wortman
Charles Moel
Tom Farmer
Jack Machula
Robert Stastny
Beulah Wessale
Bob Smythe
Franklin High School
Gladys Thomann
Lulu Engelman Welty
Hawaiian Guitar School of Music
G. M. Glendenning
Ray Ford
L. Locatell
M. H. Williams
A. L. Alden
P. W. Myron
John Rienitz
C. V. Keith
L. A. Tyler
J. R. Harper
Irving L. Churchill
J. Dale Welsch
J. B. McPherson
R. W. Friday
J. W. Colburn
Leland Murray
H. N. Jerome
John Byrne
George G. Whitney
C. B. Meffert
J. M.ferguson
Notable Names Mentioned in Court Notices
Robert Donahue is listed alongside two women, Mrs. R. C. Mullin and Mrs. J. F. Morris, with no specific actions or dates attached beyond November and December references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Donahue
R. C. Mullin
J. F. Morris
Neillys Host Linen Shower Honors Mrs Harold Neilly
Misses Winifred and Eileen Neilly hosted a linen shower at their home on Park Avenue SE honoring Mrs Harold Neilly the recent bride. Bridge was played at three tables with prizes to Mrs C O Hillbrunner and Miss Almeda Bell. Guests included Mesdames C O Hiltbrunner Lee Hiltbrunner Donald Dunn Robert McAleer Howard Secor Gertrude Kilborn Donald Bell and Misses Lucille Hiltbrunner Mabel May Catherine Redmond Almeda Bell Shirley Ann Bell and Patricia Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred
Eileen Neilly
Park Avenue SE
Harold Neilly
C. O. Hillbrunner
Almeda Bell
C. O. Hiltbrunner
Lee Hiltbrunner
Donald Dunn
Robert McAleer
Howard Secor
Miss McFaddin Home From Macomb Visit
Miss Jean McFaddin daughter of Mr and Mrs L J McFaddin 842 Fourteenth Street SE returned Wednesday evening after spending two weeks as then of the Rev Mr and Mrs W N Appelgren of Macomb
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean McFadddin
L. J. McFaddin
Fourteenth Street SE
W. N. Appelgren
Macomb
Beardsleys Leave for Extended Florida Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Chester C Beardsley departed Friday for an extended visit in Florida. They will travel home via the east coast stopping in Detroit Michigan en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester C. Beardsley
Florida
Detroit
Mich
P.T.A. Plans Choir as Mothers Sing at Hayes Meeting
About forty five mothers attended the Hayes P.T.A. meeting on Wednesday. Mrs Suma said the P.T.A. council will start a choir of mothers from all schools and invited any mother to phone for the group. Second graders, directed by Miss Edna Taylor, performed songs plays and recitations. Refreshments were provided by second grade mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes P.T.A
Suma
P.T.A. Council
Edna Taylor
Degree of Honor Installs Officers at Cedar Rapids Lodge No 4
Bess Rae Deal was installed as president of Cedar Rapids lodge No 4 Degree of Honor at the K P hall. Others include Josephine Kimes as vice president Effie Dennis second vice president Nora Mulvihill past president Elizabeth Meyn financial secretary Emma Burmeister treasurer and more. Mrs Rose Harvey former state president acted as installing officer with several aides. All officers wore white. Mulvihill retired and received gifts including a diamond ring for insurance writings in 1937. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Rae Deal
Cedar Rapids
Mae Martin
Dorothy Robinson
Louise Smith
Elizabeth L. Meyn
Emma Burmeister
Rose Harvey
Mable Walsh
Elizabeth Schulte
Winnifred Dyson
Elizabeth Rebec
Mulvihill
Camp Fire Girls Skating Party In City Saturday
All Camp Fire girls in the city are invited to a skating party at the Municipal rink on E avenue and Tavelfth street NW starting Saturday at 10 a.m. Rooms reserved with playground commission and park department. Bring lunch, bonfire planned, cooking sticks advised, coasting near rink, weather may cancel, Miss Jane Niles present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire
E Avenue
Tavelfth Street
Playground Commission
City Park Department
Jane Niles
Linen shower honors Mrs Lester Eppers former Mildred Johnson
Miss Ella Hansen hosted a linen shower at 235 Highland Drive NW on Thursday evening in honor of Mrs Lester Eppers formerly Miss Mildred Johnson. Attending guests included Mesdames Donald Madison M B Eilers and Everett Obrecht and Misses Alfrieda Metz Ermengarde Cuhel Mary Fernow and Helen Burt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Hansen
Highland Drive
Lester Eppers
Mildred Johnson
Donald Madison
M. B. Eilers
Everett Obrecht
Alfrieda Metz
Ermengarde Cuhel
Mary Fernow
Helen Burt
Gauger Returns From Evanston Holiday Visit
Mrs. W. A. Gauger of 1700 Second Avenue SE has returned from Evanston Illinois after a three week holiday visit with her daughter Mrs. Hampton McLaughlin, Mr. McLaughlin, and their daughter Roberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Gauger
Second Avenue SE
Evanston, Il
Hampton McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Roberta
Adjourn Hearing On Official County Papers To Jan 24
Linn county officials paused the process to choose three official newspapers for 1938, delaying the hearing to January 24 at 10 am. Objections were filed by Marion Sentinel and Mount Vernon Hawkeye Record against Central City News-Letter and Springville New Era lists, with Cedar Rapids Gazette also an applicant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Central City News-Letter
Springville
New Era
Central City
Marion Sentinel
Mount Vernon Hawkeye Record
Lisbon Herald
Marion
Mount Vernon
Cedar Rapids Gazette
F. O. Satter
Education for Marriage Urged by Bever Winner at Coe
Miss Gertrude McIntosh a Coe College sophomore from Davenport won first in the Bever oratorical contest held in chapel Friday morning taking a $25 prize. Miss J Avalonne Cross Waterloo freshman took second and $15. The rivals included Carl Koehn and Walter Dennis as other entrants. McIntosh argued education in marriage is vital, urging schools to offer courses like Creating a Happy Home amid concerns over divorce and its impact on orphans. Max Reed presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude McIntosh
Coe College
Davenport
Bever
Chapel
J. Avalonne Cross
Waterloo
A. Craig Baird
University of Iowa
Carl Koehn
Thirteenth Street NW
Walter Dennis
McIntosh
Coe
Church
Miss Cross
Keehn
Dennis
Max Reed
Ottumwa
Contenders Exchange Source Lists in Friday Hearing
The three contenders submitted their subscriber lists and receipts with expiration dates. By agreement, each party may inspect others records by Monday at 5 p.m. The records are in custody of County Auditor Robert M. Vesely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poenaed
Robert M. Vesely
Westminster Cub Pack Receives Charter at Church Meeting
Westminster Cub Pack 29 sponsored by Westminster Presbyterian church earned its charter at a church meeting Thursday night. Bob Glue of the Boy Scouts presented the charter. Cubmaster J C Young Jr and assistant Dick Gourley led a ceremony awarding Wolf ranks to John Skein Richard Jones and Roger Peterson and Bear ranks to James Pollock Charles Shafer Richard Klinck Bruce Carnes and Roger Dauchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Bob Glue
Boy Scouts
Ray Pollock
Ben Peterson
James H. Blackstone, Jr
Derald I. Roland
J.S Skein
J. C. Young, Jr
Dick Gourley
Better Car Buy Now in Want Ad Section
Plan for spring by getting a good used car now. The ad urges checking the Want Ad section for selections and deals.
CCC Workers Given Etiquette Diplomas
In Mill City Oregon 31 CCC workers earned diplomas for outstanding work in Mrs Phoebe Busicks etiquette course. The WPA project class included a graduation banquet and games such as basket turnover cross questions and pin the tail on the donkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill City
Ore
Husky CCC
Phoebe Busick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Fenner
Miss Niesz
Henry Ristines
Beauty Shop
Clairol
Wendl B. Gatto
3Rd Ave
S Rt
Coe Y.W
General Dodge Circle
Kappa Kappa Gamma
W. F. W. Auxiliary
Mrs. Neilly
Miss McFaddin
Co. C. Beardsleys
P.T.A. Meetings
Hayes
John E
Lapes Avenue
Florist
Camp Fire Girls
Mrs. Gauger
Milwaukee
Bird’s Eye
Jones Sausage
Grocery & Market
4Th Ave
Dial
Neumode Hosierye
Westminster Cub Pack
CCC
Killian
Mair
Sam Lee's
Sam Lee
Second Street
Dows Building
Brucewood
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