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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1934

Page

3

Post-Examination Jubilee Is Held At Cornell Gym

Cornell students and faculty joined in a post exam jubilee at the Alumni gymnasium Saturday night. Stunts and a free dance followed with refreshments served by the faculty. Alice Davidson directed arrangements with helpers Jane Smith and others.

Mount Vernon D. T Anson Burge Dana Wilcox E. T. Gough Joseph Bennett Richard Barker Walter Gray Grace West Mary Parsons R. H. Bowman Clara Blinks Wilcox Sorosis Club Roadhouse Bessie Wallis Keyes Ruth Pinkerton Horace Alden Miller Emma Locke W. H. Hoover C. L. Rich E. J. Osgood Alice Davidson Jane Smith Lester Coleman John Mount Ralph Wilkinson Alma Moots Dorothy Fisher Bernice Gill Wannamaha Bernice Becker Moots Miss Fisher J. B. Eyestone Lloyd McCutcheon J. R. Eyre S Lb, Chandler H. A. Miller M.S Hughes Willam S. Tomlinson Jean Dorothy Winnipeg Canada New York England Scotland Anamosa Faith Baker Francis Gilliland Edwin Rogers

French Bouquet Quilt Block 16 Directions Leaflet

Nancy Page offers a free leaflet via stamped self addressed envelope from The Cedar Rapids Gazette to guide quilt block 16 of the French Bouquet pattern. It details cutting, tracing, pattern adaptation, applique with invisible stitch, and assembly steps for the lily, leaves, stems, and bowknots across border strips.

Nancy

Drexler Hosts Bridge Tea and Twenty-Fifth Anniversary

Mrs. R P Drexler entertained at bridge on Wednesday. Mrs Henry Kerr won high score, Mrs Leslie Henderson low score, and Mrs S E B Little claimed the traveling prize. Mr and Mrs Patrick Casey celebrated twenty five years of marriage with a Sunday evening gathering at their home attended by numerous friends and relatives.

R. P. Drexler Bridge Henry Kerr Leslie Henderson S. EB. Little Patrick Casey Joe Smith Dennis Smith Frank McQuire John Keegan Sadie McEnany Fred Wade Dennis Coleman Frank O'Hara Robert Kirkpatrick Joe Grant Jim Callan Joe Wilson Patrick Monaghan

Columbus Junction couple celebrates fifty fifth anniversary

Mr and Mrs Albert McCullough of Columbus Junction observed their fifty fifth wedding anniversary at their grandson Ray McCulloughs home. They married January 23 1879 at the home of the brides parents near Conesville with Rev J H Buser officiating. Alice Smith hosted a birthday gathering for Ford Hank with many neighbors and relatives in attendance.

Albert McCullough Ray McCullough McCullough William Harper Conesville J. H. Buser Reformed Church Alice Smith Ford Hank Ernest Petrus Herman Schmalfeldt Melba Purdy Davis Forbes William Mincer Frank Mills George Deppy James

Married couple celebrated with showers in two towns

Mr. and Mrs. James Meyers hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. Robertson. United Presbyterian church women of Columbus City gave a surprise shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Richie in Columbus Junction for Eva Badham who will wed Carl Orr of Garner.

R. Robertson James Meyers Robertson United Presbyterian Church Women of Columbus City J. C. Richie Columbus Junction Eva Badham Carl Orr Garner

Arlington Groups Host Meetings and Birthdays in Week

Arlington society notes list several gatherings including Four Four club, postnuptial shower for Frances Daniels, Pastime Embroidery club, South Side Community club, Friday Afternoon club and Rebekah lodge representation. Families celebrated Paul Althouse and Mr Stet ter's seventy eighth birthday while Swastika club also met.

Arthur Ward Will McAlvey Frances Dale Daniels Everett Richards Clarence Althouse Alhouse Paul Altean Culver South Side L. E. Barnes L. E. Thomas C. J. Meyers Elma Ross J. E. Ruble G. E. Davis Dean Willerton George Wescott Rube Paul C. Norton Arlington Rebekah and West Union al Stetter Mr. Stetter Charles Cammack Swastika Club

Ladies group entertainments noted in town homes

What Cheer Baptist women were entertained in the home of Mrs. Anna Brower Tuesday. The Methodist Junior Ladies Aid was entertained Monday in the home of Mrs Lyle Wright. Mr. and Mrs. Will Danner, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Maynes and Mrs. Miller, mother of Mrs. Maynes, were entertained Friday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Baxter, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Yahnke and Mrs. Ella Kitzman were entertained Thursday by Mr. and Mrs. John Phillips and Mrs. Raymond Phillips at their home north of town.

Anna Brower Methodist Lyle Wright Will Danner Dan Maynes Miller Maynes W. T. Baxter Louie Yahnke Ella Kitzman John Phillips Raymond Phillips

Randalia Couple Feted At Shifting Showers

A miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Tim Mahoney was held at the Ted Lennis home on Wednesday. That evening the Woman's Relief Corps surprised Mr and Mrs Mahoney with another shower and entertainment. The couple plan to live on a farm near Randalia.

Tim Mahoney Ted Lennis Woman's Relief Corps T. Mahoney Randalia

Missing French Bouquet Quilt Blocks Notice

The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites readers to send ten cents for each missing French Bouquet quilt block previously published, plus a stamped, self addressed envelope. Address Nancy Page care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Copyright 1934.

Nancy Page Cedar Rapids

Maynard Ladies Clubs Host Allied Social Gatherings

Maynard Good Will club members and their husbands were entertained by Mrs. A. W. Parsons and Mrs. R. E. Glew at Glewhouse Tuesday. Attendance listed includes Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gray Lockwood Warnke and others. Epworth League elected officers with Josephine Carley president and Violet Glen pianist. Lutheran Ladies Aid met with committee of Mrs. Lester Schmitt Mrs. John Meyer and Will Smith.

Good Will Club A. W. Parsons R. E. Glew C. H. Paul Lowell Gray Ray Lockwood Fred Warnke Oscar Sykes R. E. Glen Steve Gladstone Nell Gray Edna Perry Methodist Aid Society Josephine Carley Epworth League Betty Lockwood Harold Garland Caryl Sorg Atha Alderson Emma Strosahl Violet Glen Mesdames Lester Schmitt John H. Meyer Will Smith Lutheran Ladies Aid

Bridgette and Ballyhoo Bridge Club Hosts In Week

Tipton Mrs H B Walters hosted the Bridgette club with guests Wednesday. Ballyhoo Bridge club met Tuesday at Miss Evelyn Hamiel’s home with Lucille Wingert William Hobstetter and Mr and Mrs Ed Kelley as hosts. Bridge prizes went to Mr and Mrs John Lang. Ida Mansfield circle of Kings Daughters met Thursday led by Mrs Forest Ford with Mrs Pearl Kopf presiding. Mrs Luthart led Bible study. Mrs J W Fisher hosted the Needlecraft club Thursday.

H. B. Walters Bridgette Club Ballyhoo Bridge Club Evelyn Hamiel Lucille Wingert William Hobstetter Ed Kelley John Lang Ida Mansfield King's Daughters Forest Ford Pearl Kopf Luthart J W. Fisher

DeWitt Community Notices From February Events

Dewitt area groups report card party at St Joseph's School on Feb 6 hosted by parish members. Grace Evangelical Lutheran choir held a pot luck supper. St Veronica League sewing circle met with Mrs Ginther and Mrs Fuller hosting. St Patrick’s Villa Nova held annual duck and goose party with a long committee list. Mrs R H Butterfield hosted a week of gatherings. bridge prizes and guest prizes noted. Revival meetings to start at DeWitt Methodist with Rev Will Kirwin leading and Dr Frank W Court to speak at Davenport service Tuesday.

St. Joseph's Parish St. Joseph’s School Gertrude McDermott Helen Kearney Theresa Vegge Jane Scanlan Nellie Crowley Mary Sullivan Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Choir Grace Alfred Peters St. Veronica League Sewing Circle Iowa Mutual Insurance J.S. Ginther May J. Fuller St. Patrick's Church Villa Nova Frank Mulholland Ambrose Judge James Tierney J. McClinnon John Calahan Walter McConohy John McGarry Leo McGarry R. H. Butterfield J. M. Wells F. L. Harrington John G. Giner DeWitt Methodist Episcopal Church Will Kirwin C. E. Brooks Frank W. Court St. John's Methodist Church of Davenport

Wheatland Social Notes Highlight Local Club Events

Wheatland roundup lists St Pauls Reform church men's club chill supper and humorous debate by Glen Cooper J C Clark Perry Buxton and John Bicknese. Seven new members welcomed Alvin McIlvain William Hoker William Schocker George Hansen Conrad Bicknese Henry Schneider Carl Brinkman.

St. Paul's Reformed Church Glen Cooper J. C. Clark Perry Buxton John Bicknese Alvin McIlvain William Hoker William Schocker George Hansen Conrad Bicknese Henry Schneider Carl Brinkman Harry Balhorn Edward Hamdorf Norman Guenther Charles Patterson Wayne White Alvin MclIlvain Ladies Cinque Club Anna Rothbart Anna Dutton Theodore Jeppe Emil Koch Edward Siegmund Gus Horstman Carl Hoffmeister August Jeppe Alfred Endorf Walter Thiele Otto Klahn Carl Hominghausen Dorothy Missle Albert Wagner Henry Boettger Anna Balhorn Arnold Fox Wilhelmina Peutch Walter Morgan Alice Deaverwacr Henry Fox Wheatland Henry Knable Dick Schepper Hilda Beuthein Carl Kelting William Meyer Otto Siegmund Mothers” Club Edna Alexander

Riverside Needle Club Party Honors Winners and Attendees

Riverside awards at cards went to Mr and Mrs C V Dautremont with consolation to Mrs William Griffin and Robert H Heitzman at the Senior Needle club. Attendees included Dr and Mrs E E Blythe and son Edward. many couples and families listed. Melo Horn hosted at the Wilfred Thomann home Wednesday evening. Mrs Fred Frank and Henry...

C. V. Dautremont William Griffin Robert H. Heltzman Needle Club E. E. Blythe Edward John L. Deutsch Adrian Margaret Jane Mary Gertrude R. H. Heitzman William Ingram John Knittel William O'Loughlin A. H. Pogge Nettle Reardon Frank Lafourek Joseph Stransky John Tener al Wallon Howard Holt Fred Kron Edith Price Jackie Carrie Iden Helen Shradel Estelle Critz Joan Reinhart Pauline Reed Gladys Page Alice Scott Leon LaVonne Karel Melo Horn Wilfred Thomann Fred Frank Henry

Thomann Family Wins Prizes at Euchre Event

Frank, Mrs. Ralph Thomann and Mela Hora won prizes at euchre. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thomann and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Frank and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bowman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Simon and family, and other locals including Mr. and Mrs. Lester Thomann, Mr. Rudolph Simon, Mr. Joseph Walsh, Mr. Ivo Schnoebelen, Emmet Waldschmidt, Henry Frank and Al Lancy.

Emmet Waldschmidt Henry Frank al Lancy

Newhall Socials Anticipate February Nuptials

Mrs Gilbert De Klotz entertained Tuesday honoring Mildred Seeman who will wed Arley Boddicker of Newhall on February 7. Miss Martha Werning hosted Concordia Lutheran Aid Thursday. The American Legion auxiliary held a benefit card party Friday with Marile Vitt winning first prize and Mrs F H Thompson second.

Gilbert. de Klotz Mildred Seeman Arley Boddicker Newhall Martha Werning Concordia Lutheran Aid American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Marile Vitt F. H.thompson

Local clubs install officers as Eastern Star hosts dinner

Oxford Mrs. Elsie Moscow is installed as president of the Woman's Relief Corps with a slate including Mac Sherman Ruth Schmidt Esther Bireline Minnie Taylor and others. Eastern Star Masonic lodge host a dinner and card party with prizes won by Mrs. J B McAreavy and John Jennings at the Clark Lekin home. Lodges from Iowa City Lone Tree Sharon and North Liberty attended.

Elsie Moscow Woman's Relief Corps Mac Sherman Ruth Schmidt Esther Bireline Minnie Taylor Emma Schmidt Mary Saxton Alice Worthman Mabel Goodrich Grace Clearman Nelle Floetchinger Esther Larimer Ella Oakes Barbara Simpkins Agnes Parvin Eastern Star The Masonic Lodge Earl Hevern Ione Evelyn Croulek Wilmar Taylor Stanley James Milo Novak Odd Fellow Rebekah Raymond Rourke P. J. Stratton Eddy Okla Burton Falls Falls Regina Rohret Cletus Rohret Hall Iowa City Lone Tree Sharon North Liberty Clark Lekin J.B. McAreavy John Jennings

Mechanicsville Couple Married in Tipton Jan 19

Miss Ada McCarney and Charles Young wed in Tipton on January 19 with Justice E. C. Gillam presiding. Social notes record D C bridge prize winners Inez Rhodes and J C Houle, Legion Auxiliary Kensington event, Self Culture club hosting, and several local entertaining hosts and guests in Mechanicsville.

Ada McCarney Charles Young Tipton E. C. Gillam CG. W. Norris D. C. Bridge Club Inez Rhodes J. C. Houle W. E. Wright R. D. Stoffel Lois Gibbs Dayton Ohio American Legion Auxiliary Kensington Self Culture Club Berdena Frazee Carrie Smith Marjorie Osborne Jane McCormick W. H. de Wald M. E. Sauer Legion Auxiliary Allen D. Jackson Elsie and Eldora Koppenhaver T. L. Fegen

Grinnell Decades of Weddings Mark Local Nuptials

Grinnell residents Hazel Squire and Glenn Dexter wed January 20 at the Newton Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. W. R. Moore officiating. Attendants were Will Laymiller and others from Grinnell. A later dinner honored Cilatre Mulcahy and spouse with several local guests. Also announced is the secret marriage of Wilma Schafer to Edward Taylor performed June 28, 1933 in Kirksville Missouri.

Hazel Squire Walter Squire Glenn Dexter Maude Dexter Grinnell Newton W. R. Moore Will Laymiller Paul Wray Cilatre Mu George Schafer Edward Taylor W. E. Taylor Kirksville, Mo

Wyoming benefit bridge yields prizes for locals and guests

Local bridge party in Wyoming awarded prizes to Mrs Corwin of Anamosa and Mrs Laura Smith of Onslow while guests came from Anamosa Sle Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Community groups including Progressive Woman's club and Lutheran Ladies Aid held meetings with officers elected for 1934 35 and birthdays noted.

American Legion Auxiliary Corwin Anamosa Loyal Smith Onslow Mrrs Nona Terhune Elizabeth Alden Grace Vrooman Wyoming Ralph Miller Laura Smith Animass Cedar Rapids Iowa City Progressive Woman's Club Kland Dick Luella George Barclay George Schmidt Maquoketa W. B. Scarcliff Bridge Amelia Barclay Claribel Dykema Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Henry Nissen Gladys Marshall Chris Eichhorn Methodist Ladies Aid Society Hawthorne Club L. M. Koch Koch William Wilker W. B. Scarciff George Herzberger Scarcliff M. R. Terhune E. L. Millsap C. H. Hanold L. M. Sherrill W. B. Brown

Social event roundup highlights in Brooklyn and nearby

Bridge party hosted by Mrs. C D Busby and Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald yielded prize winners Mrs. Roy Cappen and Mrs. Clarence Ecklund. A Presbyterian church birthday observance honored Mrs. E W F Holler with dinner by Mrs. Andrew Calderwood and Miss Myrtle Torrance attended by numerous local residents. Chapter AK PEO met at Mrs. Lily Hicks with Mrs A P Hamilton leading the program assisted by Mrs. Dean Gates and Mrs. C W Fowler Jr.

C. D. Busby Edward Fitzgerald Roy Cappen Clarence Ecklund Tom Ryan Paul Ryan Robert Klenck Eugene Light Ray Light Theodore Thomas J. A. Barnes O. R. Armstrong James Quegg Alva Montgomery M. H. Goeldner Floyd Eichhorn F. E. Simeral A. E. Anger E. J. Schmitz Andrew Shadel Rex Bramer C. W. Fowler A. M. Reed Harold Reed Floyd McAllister Harold Miller E. J. Stirnaman Edna Cummings C.H. Manatt M. A. Kinnamon W. K. Miles Herbert Brannian Carpenter Helen Reed The Presbyterian Church E. W. F. Holler Andrew Calderwood Myrtle Torrance Carl Burlingame J. E. Talbott John Armstrong John Bickford Ruth Roo Beryl Green Thursia Hayward W. F. Holler R. J. Breckenridge Charles Berckhan Bert Carmichael John Carlson Thomas Torrance James MclTirath Raymond Montgomery WMII Myrtle Torrence Effa McGregor William Torrence Lily Hicks A. P. Hamilton Dean Gates C. W. Fowler, Jr

Victor Women Host Benefit Card Party at Local Residence

Mrs. A. C. Leer topped the bridge game with high score and Mrs. Walter Mulherin led euchre. Mrs. E. P. Conley entertained at bridge on Thursday honoring her sister Mrs. Will Grabin of Des Moines. Prizes went to the guest of honor and to Mrs. Emil DeMoulenaera and Mrs. Dan Conley. The Fortnightly Bridge Club met.

St. Bridget’s Church T. J. McCabe A. C. Leer Walter Mulherin Euchre E. P. Conley Will Grabin Des Moines Emil DeMoulenaera Dan Conley

Legion and bridge club gatherings highlighted week

Mrs J W Shultz Jr hosted a party with two guests Mrs Nelle Schrader of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Will Grabin of Des Moines. Prizes went to Mrs T H Whitworth Mrs Charles Ferguson and Mrs John Dusterhoff. Harold E Smith post of the American Legion hosted fellow Legionnaires from nearby towns at a Thursday party. Mrs E I Lawton hosted the Monday Bridge club with prizes to Mrs Ed Cahill and Miss Irene Voelkel.

J. W. Shultz, Jr Nelle Schrader Cedar Rapids Will Grabin Des Moines T. H. Whitworth Charles Ferguson John Dusterhoff Harold E. Smith Post American Legion E. I. Lawton Monday Bridge Club Ed. Cahill Irene Voelkel

Grinnell College Leader Visits Iowa School for the Blind

Vinton President J S Nollen and Mrs Nollen attended events at the Iowa School for the Blind Tuesday night and Wednesday with Superintendent and Mrs F E Palmer. Also noted are club meetings and a Saturday wedding of Antone Arneson and Jewell Fuller in Albert Lea Minnesota.

J. S. Nollen Grinnell College Nollen F. E. Palmer Iowa School For the Blind Palmer Vinton Methodist Homebuilders Ralph O. Shaw John Scott Alva Scott Thea Muhl Chorch Club G. M. St Clair E. M. Tinkham William Caldwell The Presbyterian Church Arneson McIntyre Albert Lean

Hopkinton Bethany Class Entertained at Miss Griffiths Home

The Bethany class of the Hopkinton Methodist church school was entertained Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Elnora Griffith. Hostesses were Mrs Mildred Griffith and Miss Elnora Griffith with a long list of attendees.

Bethany Methodist Church School Elnora Griffith Mildred Griffith Elnora Griffth Pearl Bryan Bertie Casteel Janella Ward Edith Fierstine Sarah Herington Vesta Boots Ocle Allen Minnie Hawn Doris Freeze Gladys Bolen Hazel Blanchard Ella Hageman

Social Gatherings In La Porte City Women Groups

Mrs L J Lamb entertained at a Tuesday Thursday and Friday bridge sessions. The Girl Reserve led by Miss L Garra Grant and Miss Edne Taylor hosted high school girls and faculty women Wednesday evening. Mrs Harry Green hosted the Community club Thursday with visitors Mrs Lyle Vaupel and Mrs Harry Peterson. Mrs C C Hahn hosted the Methodist missionary society Wednesday afternoon and alphabet circle Friday. Mrs Hahn also entertained an alphabet circle while Masters Ten of the Presbyterian church was hosted by Mrs J R Buser Mrs L A Moore and Mrs R GC Bremer.

L. J. Lamb Bridge Lillian Garra Grant Edne Taylor Harry Green Community Club Lyle Vaupel Harry Peterson C. C. Hahn Methodist Missionary Society Glenn Haven Ira Richards Don Aid Cummings G. C

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