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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1935

Page

9

Varied Social Affairs Highlight Mount Vernon Gatherings

Ninety men attended a Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Grill with speakers John C. Reid and Frank Welch from Cedar Rapids. Residents hosted numerous events including bridge clubs, dinners, a stag party, a missionary society gathering, and a birthday picnic for Mr. Nathaniel Dean.

Mount Vernon Grrll Chamber of Commerce John C. Reid Frank Welch Cedar Rapids Hasan Turner Hannibal Joseph Bennett Dorothy Higbee Proco Helen Peet Bracelet Society Roy Nelsons Walt Gray Harry Siggins Gosscey Masons Methodist Home Missionary Society Nicholas Knight Nathaniel Dean Mr. Dean Gleaner Missionary Society E. V. R. Dvorak Lawrence Carl Becker J. L. Midkiff George Robbins Chapter DT Montrose Hotel E. R. Ristine W. D. Little Miriam Freer Mary Parsons Leila Huebsch Eva M. Blue Cornell Gymnasium John Wickham Wilton Gunn Charles Wickham Charles Anexand Bernard van Etten Independence

West Liberty Notes Hostesses Share Bridge Luncheon

West Liberty social page reports Mrs Raymond Fenstermaker and allies hosting a luncheon bridge at Globe cafe. Davenport guest Mrs A J Meyers won guest prize. top scorers included Mrs Andrew Guthrie and others. draw prizes went to Mrs Herbert Richards and Mrs L R Reid. Local P E O members attended a reciprocity meeting in Davenport. A postnuptial linen shower honored Mrs Rex Piercy with guests from Iowa City and West Liberty. Piercy previously Dorothy Strong.

Raymond Fenstermaker Blanche Kimberly Glenn Myers Ivan Luse Harry Nolte Globe Cafe A. J. Meyers Davenport Andrew Guthrie L. L. Birkett Walter Fogg C. V. Morris C. A. Reeves Margaret Piercy Ruth Faires Bessie Horan Iowa City Marie McCann

Tipton Groups Hold Founders Day Luncheon and Meetings

Tipton Chapter DY PEO held a Founders Day luncheon at Mrs. L S Maxson home. Presbyterian Service Guild met at Mrs. Will Chappell home with Mrs. John Owen and Miss Ada Brommel as hostesses. Dr Henrietta Gordon led the devotional and Mrs W Schneckloth led Japan study. Irma Baker entertained a bridge club. prizes went to Mrs Guy Wright and Mrs George Geller. Mr and Mrs G J Horn hosted the Fortnightly bridge group.

L. S. Maxson Service Guild The Presbyterian Church Will Chappell John Owen Ada Brommel Chappel Henrietta Gordon Ww. I. Schneckloth Japan Irma Baker Guy Wright George Geller G. J. Horn

Elegant 18th Century Dining Rooms Reflect Formal Style Shift

A 1938 Amos Parrish piece notes a trend toward formal 18th century dining rooms with dark mahogany, Hepplewhite and Sheraton influences, double pedestal tables, and deep blue upholstery. It highlights paneling, candlelight, and restrained color schemes to evoke old-time hospitality.

Sheraton Amos Parrish

Local clubs hold meetings with members and program

The D. C. club met Thursday with Mrs. Charles Bolton. The A. A. U. W. club met Tuesday at Mrs. L. E. Casterline’s home with Miss Dorothy Argo assisting. Miss Marguerite Geiger Mrs. H. B. Walters Miss Argo and Miss Dorothy Hatch were on the program.

D. C Charles Bolton L. E. Casterline Dorothy Argo Marguerite Geiger H. B. Walters Argo Dorothy Hatch

Local clubs host gatherings across Wapello region

Mrs C L McClurkin and Mrs Wilson McNeil led Tri T sisterhood chapter 6 in Wapello as plans emerged for a national convention. Colonial club quilting and kettledrum dinners featured hostesses Mrs George Deihl and Mrs Warren Stroup with a wide guest list including Mrs Ernest Dunlap and Mrs Russell Harris. Evening events included J A O club dinner hosted by Mrs John Keck and a Past Noble Grand circle waffle supper. Rural letter carriers met at Woodman hall with Sperry and Mediapolis families. Whatsoever class of Oakland met at the Samuel s home.

C. L. McClurkin Wilson McNeil Tri-T Wapello George Deihl Colonial Club Warren Stroup Kensington Klub Burr Harris Jolly Workers Club Eva Demorest Mary Morning Sun Ernest Dunlap Russell Harris Harry George John Keck J. A. O. Club Charles Stroup Lena Hesse Jessie Farrer H. E. Cover Elmer Brown J. M. Guthrie Ada Smith H. E. Hoover F. W. Miller Lloyd Haberichter J. C. Dodds T. E. Minor J. H. Dickson Rhoda Ball Lena Foster Gail Bishop Noble Grand Circle Treverton Warren Erma Hauge Story City Amelia Madsen Opal Knox Leona Weltha Ruth Beck Inez Lelia Ruth Eversmeyer Louisa County Woodman Hall Sperry Mediapolis Oakland Charles Samuels

Oelwein Clubs Host Luncheons and Weddings Week

Oelwein groups held numerous luncheons and meetings including Entre Nous at Mrs. Conner’s home and Kensington at Mrs. Wilson’s. A wedding shower honored Roberta Steggall, and Roberta B. Steggell wed Earl Roberts at the First Baptist parsonage with plans to live near Independence after March first.

A. Nelson C. C. Becker Walter Martin R. Bahe J. Richards William Paulson Rickert J. Wagner J. H. Stahl Guy Handy E. T. Wagner Haerring Fortney Glen Borland Caroline Beckner K. Behrens F. H. Voelker Parker Young C. L. Nelson A. S. Harper Helen Foster G. W. Club L. C. Knapp Roberta B. Steggell Oelwein Earl E. Roberts Indepence First Baptist Parsonage C. Hillis Karol Fox Arthur Roberts Independence

Marengo Floral aids installation and lodge activities

Irene Hutchison leads Marengo Floral in advancing Mrs. Mary Swezey to worthy matron of Eastern Star. Officers installed include Ruth Myers past matron and A H Kraus worthy patron with a full slate of conductress secretary and warder. Also noted are quilting bees hosts J A Rouse and Ernest Lindenmayer and Belle Plaine PEO Founders Day plans in Marengo.

Irene Hutchison Mary Swezey Eastern Star Lodge Fanny Ellis Nelsa Denzler Ruth Pascoe Wen Myers Ada Jane Swezey Ruth Myers A. H. Kraus Dorothy Bergman Lawrence Tanner May Tanner Clara Hall Blanche Franks Vivian Brown Carmen Gordon Maude Wall Marshal Helen Denzter Adah Edna Hadenfeldt Ruth Molly Rhoades Esther Helen Myers Martha Leila Smith Electa Cora Akerman Sam Patterson Sentinel Frankie Bricker Edith Gates J. A. Rouse Ernest Lindenmayer Belle Plaine P. E. O Marengo Chapter Westminster Guild G. A. Ellis A. I. Solbrig Iva Dee Topeka Kan Howard Baker

Wheatland social notes honor Miss Alice De Wulfe

Miss Mildred Schanze entertained for the future bride Miss Alice De Wulfe on a kitchen shower ahead of her January 24 wedding to Leon Timmerman. Local groups and birthdays are noted with prize wins and anniversaries among Wheatland residents.

Mildred Schanze Alice de Wulfe Leon Timmerman Emil Koch Tanta Club C. A. Ficke Albert Hoker Gus Horstman Norman Guenther E. V. Ridesel Glenn Cooper Buffalo A. C. Fischer J. Clark Doram Beitz Gus ‘Heksd Nanwor Charles Paterson Margaret Guenther Walter Thiele Addie Rogers Anna Hamdorf Walter Banco Clara Schneider Francis Hamdorf Lawrence Reinking Wheatland Lorain Coppess Stanwood Reinking A. M. Klahn Alice Dewarere Elmer Klahn Don Big Rock Fred Witte

Social Assembly Kicks Off Fellowship Effort at Community Church

Manchester reports the first of a series of public social assemblies to promote fellowship and church attendance held at the Community church. Dr. Harry M. Bradley acted as toastmaster with remarks from Mrs. Ernest Lawman and others. Local quartets and soloists performed while members hosted luncheons and bridge gatherings at several homes.

Harry M. Bradley Ernest Lawman Will Jones C. W. Bangs Ursula Robinson M. J. Yoran J. Frank Moore R. G. Harris T. B. Armstrong H. J. Amland Josephine At Glen - Charles George Y. Keiser Bridge Melvin J. Yoran A. C. Philipp Wayne A. Dutton

Oxford Announcement Reports Marie Bolen and Robert Sherlock Marriage

The marriage of Miss Marie Bolen of Belle Plaine to Robert Sherlock of Moline Illinois took place at the Presbyterian church in Marengo on December 22. Sherlock, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Sherlock of Belle Plaine, is a nephew of Mrs. J. H. Floetchinger of Oxford. the couple will reside in Moline.

Marie Bolen Belle Plaine Robert Sherlock Moline Marengo Sherlock William Sherlock Lillie Paul Albert Lea Minn Ralph Springmire Paul Tiffin Myrtle June Richard Dale L. R. Paul Horace Paul Doris Klenk Regina Rohiet Lola and Ione Herein Elizabeth Stratton Pauline Frauenholz Alice Goodrich Melva Iowa City R. J. Beard Ross and R. E. Beard

Decorah Social News Highlights This Week

Decorah events include Mrs. Roland Brandt hosting cards on Tuesday and the Business and Professional Women’s Club dinner at Hotel Winne shiek on Wednesday. Mrs. Hjalmar Carlson hosted P. E. O. Thursday and Founders' Day featured Mesdames Cecile Meyer and Kath leen Broderick and Miss Esther Oole in charge. A miscellaneous shower for Mrs. John W. Jackson, tied to her Dec 31 marriage, was held at the Sorenson home Thursday. Mrs. H. B. Montgomery will be

Entre Nous Club Robert Conner New Deal Club J. T. Kinney Harry Wilson Kensington Minerva Club Daney St. Helena L. F. Duffy Oliver Reynolds Little Flower Circle C. O. Olson Leonard King Catholic Daughters of America Mayme Search Max Crain Cardinal Club Sacred Heart Circle J. B. O'Conner W. E. Smith J. W Thomas F. C. Club J. P. Smith Presbyterian Guild Oliver Sc Cc. A. Roberts Earl F. F. Riedel Independence Jennie Wade Grace Foster Elizabeth Gleason Alice Holt Carrie Hanson Mary Chase Sadie Gilman Nellie Fleming Alice Mittlestadt Ellen Ervin Adah Potts Lucy Obenchain Ellen Shackelford Emma Hearne Minnie Samary Alice Webb Katherine Kappes Presbyterian Westminster Federation Martha Guild W. P. Hilsabeck E. B. Shaw L. E. Hilsabeck John Feld Warren Walrath C. B. ‘Hintz T and T Club E. Q. Club June Reed George McFarlane Emma Burton Oelwein Woman's Club Farm Bureau W. H. Hatch Ray Bell W. T. Sinnott Ed Clark Frank Hall W H. Hatch Albert Dohse Lutheran Ladies Aid Ob Roland Brandt Business and Professional Women’s Club Winneshiek Hjalmar Carlson Cecile Meyer Kathleen Broderick Esther Oole John W. Jackson A. J. Sorenson H. B. Montgomery

Decorah Women Plan Social and Charity Events

The Girl Scouts sponsor a Book Ten Tuesday event led by the local advisory council. The Decorah fire department hosts its annual ball on January 29. Decorah hospital clubs meet at Decorah Lutheran church on Friday. Fifth avenue evening unit offers refreshments. Oneota Country Club women host a bridge luncheon at Hotel Winneshiek on Thursday.

Girl Scouts Decorah

Community clubs meet around Newhall this week

The Tuesday bridge club gathered at Mrs. Irvin Gardemann’s home. The Legion auxiliary met at Mrs. Franklin H. Thompson’s home. Attendees included Mesdames PSWweuker Fer Arable Connor John Fix O H Hayek Edgar Brecht H W Miller and Misses Etta Doss Elizabeth Miller Alma Bierschenk. Mrs. L J Hoepfner hosted the Kill Kare club Thursday with Mrs. Christine Williams and Mrs. C E Tuttle winning high scores.

Irvin Gardemann Legion Auxiliary Franklin H. Thompson Mesdames Louis Pswweuker Fer Arable, Connor John Fix O. H. Hayek Edgar Brecht H. W. Miller Etta ‘Doss Elizabeth Miller Alma Bierschenk L. J. Hoepfner Christine Williams C. E. Tuttle

Toledo Hosts Nineteenth Century Club Event

Mrs. L. E. McEltree chaired the Toledo gathering with hymns sung by Mrs. H. P. Giger and a paper read by Mrs. J. H. Yaggy. A religious drama was presented by a list of members led by Mrs. Coray Amidon, with several guests in attendance.

L. E. McEltree H. P. Giger J. H. Yaggy Coray Amidon D. Ww. Bowman W. O. Beck E. A. Benson Merle Mooney F. G. Hinegardner C. E. Townsend Harry A. Rager M. E. Steele C.H. Yerkes M. R. Thompson Marie Dickens E. W. Rueppel Tama-Toledo A. H. Conant Lucie Stevens Lara Dow

Social Guests Dine and Host Luncheon in Hawkeye

Mrs R M Ludeman hosted K U women and husbands at dinner with guests C A Munson F T McGrew L C Johnston H C Carmichael W E Jones Nora Rawson and Ralph Hecht. Mrs Orra Bevins held a luncheon honoring Mrs C A Kearney of Des Moines with Mrs K R Henderson winning high bridge score and Mrs Kearney guest prize. The History and Travel club gathered with Mrs W E Jones as program hosts featuring Mrs D H Gundacker Mrs Charles Ferris and Mrs W Walsh.

R. M. Ludeman Messrs K. R. Henderson Kearney Mesdames A RTT Ties Gel L. H. Hauth W. B. Walsh History and Travel Club W. E. Jones D. H. Gundacker Charles Ferris W. &. Walsh

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