Flexible Wrists Highlight Hula Dance In Hawaii
Miss Ruth Goodwine of Cedar Rapids recounts Hawaiian hula as a revered dance form learned during nearly two years on Oahu. She notes Americans often study hula upon arrival, details wrist motion exercises, and explains native versus Americanized tempos with steel guitar and ukulele music. The piece covers lessons, performances at hotels, and cultural history from ancient to modern times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Goodwine
Hawaii
Cedar Rapids
Robert G. St. James
Grande Avenue SE
Goodwine
Miss Goodwine
Schofield Barracks
Wyoming social recap at the Bissell and Dodge homes
Members of the Wyoming Fire company and their wives were entertained by Mr and Mrs W M Bissell and Mr and Mrs Elmer Dodge at the Dodge home Thursday evening. Cards were played. The Progressive club was entertained Tuesday evening by Mrs M Bissell, Mrs Nelson Crowell and Mrs Elmer Buckingham at the Bissell home. Mrs William Peck had charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Fire Company
W. M. Bissell
Elmer Dodge
Dodge
Progressive Club
M. Bissell
Nelson Crowell
Elmer Buckingham
Bissell
William Peck
Mrs Elwood Bunge Married at Oxford Junction Shower
About 175 friends and relatives attended a post nuptial shower for Mrs Elwood Bunge at the Oxford Junction high school gymnasium. The bride Charlene Starr, who married Jan 21, will reside with Elwood in Clarence where he works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Bunge
High School
Charles Starr
Bunge
Charlene Starr
Clarence
Vashti Rebekah Lodge Hosts Clio Lodge In New Sharon
The Vashti Rebekah lodge entertained Clio Rebekah lodge No. 182 of New Sharon Tuesday evening. Mrs. Rhoala Wilson presented the traveling gavel to Vashti and it was accepted by noble grand Mrs. Jesse Martin. The Women’s Study Club met at Mrs. R. A. Vanderval’s home Monday evening with Mrs. A. C. Heath discussing The Apostle Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vashti Rebekah Lodge
Clio Rebekah Lodge No
New Sharon
Vashti Lodge
Rhoala Wilson
Jesse Martin
Woman’s Study Club
R. A. Vanderval
A. C. Heath
Apostle Paul
Church groups plan meetings and social events
Trinity Methodist and many area churches schedule midweek meetings a picnic supper and business session at homes and church offices. Various circles and missionary societies meet Thursday and Friday with devotions reviews luncheons and discussions led by named hosts in multiple neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Victor Girls Aid Names New Officers at St James
Victor reports the Ladies Aid society of St. James Lutheran church elected officers led by President Mrs Henry Keller and first vice president Mrs H W Refer with second vice president Mrs Otto Timm, secretary Mrs E F Dohrmann, and treasurer Mrs Charles Herzberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
St. James Lutheran Church
Henry Keller
H. W. Refer
Otto Timm
E. F. Dohrmann
Charles Herzberg
Lele Tesser
Will Tesser
Grinnell
Ted Dont
Frank Dont
Victor
Keswick Club Notices Highlight Local Meetings And Weddings
Keswick circles meet with officers named for the year. Keswick Federated Woman's club hosts with papers read and music provided. Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Mikesell celebrate their thirty fourth wedding anniversary with quilting and luncheon. Loyal Temperance Legion ends a boys and girls contest with plans for a party. Keswick High School sophomores host a farewell for Virginia Ralston moving to Sigourney. Esther Ledvina wed Leo E. Hanson at the Methodist parsonage. Ingleside Federated club Fine Arts reviews, Home Arts set to meet in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Minnie Wright
Arnold Wagner
Marie Dunn
Francis Bender
C. D. Harlan
Keswick
Ruby Ferree
W. C. Axmear
Clarence Hartzell
Cloyd Mikesell
Mable Cox
Loyal Temperance Legion
Keswick High School
Virginia Ralston
Sigourney
Helen Ackley
Charlotte O'Rourke
Edith Calvert
Mary Ellen Byers
Esther Ledvina
Charles Ledvina
Belle Plaine
Leo E. Hanson
Andy J. Hanson
Brooklyn
C. G. Hunt
Genevieve Hanson
Edward Ledvina
Brookyn
Ingleside Federated Club
Grace Ellis
Mildred Franey
Clara Boedeker
Sarah Eckert
Otyokwa Camp Fire Girls Host Mothers at Turkey Dinner
Strawberry Point program at the Franklin hotel Wednesday featured a gift for Mrs. George E Dunfrund from her daughter Barbara. Kathleen Conboy Rosalee Gill and Dorothea Moser led the entertainment. Mrs J J Conboy and Mrs E F Opperman won bunco prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otyokwa
Franklin Hotel
Kathleen Conboy
Rosalee Gill
Dorothea Moser
George E. Dunfrund
Barbara
J. J. Conboy
E. F. Opperman
Bunco
Wedding Plans Announced By Eastern Iowa Couples
Miss Jean Esther McChane will wed Leo F. Bauer on February 26 in La Porte City announced by her mother Mrs. Neva McChane. At a party, guests included Mrs. Martin Renner and Debra Elliott among others. An earlier PTA program featured a play Apartments To Let and others. Edgewood news notes Naomi Irene Witt to wed Roy A. Nanke of Cedar Rapids with ceremony at the Witt home February 4. The couple will reside at 1402 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Porte City
Jean Esther McChane
Leo F. Bauer
Herman Bauer
Neva McChane
Martin Renner
Alan Coburn
Madeline Fosse
Maxine Elliott
Merideen Elliott
Guinievere Barnhart
Wilma Runyan
Charlotte Anton
Elizabeth Elliott
Marian Jacobs
Laverne Bauer
Jean Schaible
Edgewood
E. H. Witt
Naomi Irene
Roy A. Nanke
Cedar Rapids
A. Nanke
Austin B.’ Eberle
Congregational Church
Betty Lou. Witt
Ernest Skoog
Nanke
Cedar Rapids Business College
Fifth Avenue SE
What Cheer Couple Wed Half Century
What Cheer residents celebrate a fiftieth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lester at the United Presbyterian church. A daughter, Mrs. Cecil Bates, attended along with more than a hundred guests. The event featured music readings gifts and refreshments in the church basement. Mr. Lester is noted as the oldest active member of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
United Presbyterian Church of
Gibson
Joe Lester
Cecil Bates
Deep River
Walter Moode
Harry Enger
J. C. Porath
Alden Nelson
Katherine Richardson
Philippines
Bessie Clutter
Anna Lou Kelley
Clermont Notes On Church Socials And Engagement
Clermont Mrs Ivan Anderson and others hosted the Mission Society at the church parlors with a play by a long list of participants and musical numbers by several performers. Clermont Ladies Aid hosted with a review by Mrs Gordon Junker. Engagement announced for Evelyn Peterson to Dale E Flitsch with marriage set for April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Anderson
Martin Anderson
A. C. Anderson
William Burrow
Arthur Nelson
Mission Society of the West Clermont Lutheran Church
Martin Nelson
Mary Tatto
Alvin Amundson
Arnold Stumme
Albert Halverson
Anna Mae Anderson
Henry Schweinefus
Cornel Anfinson
Lee Peterson
Marion
Evelyn
Dale E. Flitsch
Cedar Rapids
Mary Flitsch
Alburnett
Lamont Tourists Hosts Evening and Shower Honors
Lamont Mrs Jenny Newton hosted the Lamont Tourists club Tuesday evening. Cohostesses Mesdames Genevieve Durham Dorothy McBride and Bess Durham helped at a shower honoring Mrs W D Wilson Thursday at the Durham home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Newton
Lamont Tourists Club
Genevieve Durham
Dorothy McBride
Bess Durham
W. D. Wilson
Durham
Toledo clubs host gala night and community events
Mrs. W Huyck led Sorosis with plans for a February 6 gala dinner at Knotty Pine cafe and a State Juvenile home program. Toledo Woman's Club hosted travel themed meeting with reviews by Emma Stearns and C M Canelli. Tama Lions dined with Toledo club. high school girls sextet performed. O F E S officers held a year end dinner with outgoing matron Mrs. Harry Raeger honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Huyck
Sorosis Club
E. W. Rueppel
Marie Dickens
J. P. Walters
Knotty Pine Cafe
State Juvenile Home
Dorothy Runkle
Virginia Silver
Emma Jean Lyle
J. E. Elston
Tama Lions Club
Toledo Club
Legion Rooms
Legion Auxiliary
Toledo High School
Georgiana Amidon
Pauline Kane
Elaine Marsh
Lucy Ann Pryor
Jackie Silver
Benita Overturff
Fritz Opson
George Brownfield
Ernest Lilly
James McCusker
Harry Raeger
Shower Honors Mrs Charles McCright At Dudley Home
A bridal shower was given at the Dudley home of Mrs Fred in honor of Mrs Charles McCright a recent bride. Mrs Winnie M McCright assisted hostess and other guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Dudley
Charles McCright
Winnie M. McCright
Wauken Promotes Citadel Talk At Normandia Club
Mrs B O Swebakken replaces a book review with a theater presentation as Normandia members hear about The Citadel film. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs Stanley Fox is given at the Kelly home before their move to Sunnyside Washington.
Traer club hosts winter guest night in library
About 125 attended the Traer Monday club event in the library auditorium. Mrs. M. H. Bordewick welcomed guests. Dr. Martin Grant of Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls spoke, and Rev. Charles McKnight of Traer sang. Ruth Starke and M. Russell Moyer to wed at St Pauls Lutheran in the morning with attendants Viola Eggerding and William Clemmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traer Monday Club
M. H. Bordewick
Martin Grant
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Charles McKnight
Traer
Luzerne
Ruth Starke
F. Starke
M. Russell Moyer
James Moyer
Chicago
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Viola Eggerding
William Clemmer
Belle Plaine
Mr. Moyer
Methodist Ladies Aid Society meets with devotional and lessons
The Methodist Ladies Aid Society gathered Thursday with Rev. J. B. Eyes tone leading devotions and Mrs. Herman Nebiker giving the missionary lesson. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Albaugh hosted a dinner for their cousin Mrs. Sophia Boxwell returning from New York City. Guests included Mrs. Edna Boxwell and son Robert, Miss Marjorie Albaugh of Cedar Rapids, Miss Myrl Albaugh of Marion, and Paty Spbust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
J. B. Eyestone
Herman Nebiker
Emmett Albaugh
Sophia Boxwell
New York City
Edna Boxewell
Robert
Marjorie Albaugh
Cedar Rapids
Myrl Albaugh
Marion
Paty
Decorah Groups Plan Banquet and Club Dinners
The Luther College Chips staff and friends will attend a banquet at the Green Parrot cafe Wednesday evening with seating for fifty five. The American Legion auxiliary held a benefit card party Wednesday. Mrs. Al Newman chaired the hostess committee. Mrs. E A Bergman will host the Fortnightly club quarterly dinner on February 6, with Mrs. R W Easter as dinner chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Chips
Luther
Green Parrot Cafe
American Legion Auxiliary
al Newman
Coatran
E. A. Bergman
R. W. Easter
Slenderizing Bolero Dress Pattern Adverts Spring Wardrobe
An old Cedar Rapids Gazette pattern notice promotes an Anne Adams bolero dress pattern in sizes 34 and 36 with 39 inch fabric. It requests orders by mail to Cedar Rapids Pattern Department, 243 West Seventh Street, New York, for 5 cents per pattern and 25 cents for books and patterns together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drese
franticAnne Adams
Stern
Anne Adams
Cedar
Rapids Gazette
Pattern Department
Rends
New York
Community clubs and social events in La Porte City
La Porte City hosts Hospitality Day at Mrs Charles Garling home with planning committee members F S Garrabrant R Ashley A E Newton Mildred Woodley William Blough J H Goon. Christian Endeavor holds coasting party on Ashley hill and basket supper at Rev P K Figge home. Kildare club entertains husbands at card party with guests from Sigourney and La Porte City. Roy Pauls and Mrs L Larson win prizes. Thursday club holds banquet at Mrs Darwin Cooper home with committee Cotperhire Ralph Royers Bunyan Ger Mrs Frank Nabhols Walter Brandt Mrs Gree McGuilkin Mrs Dewey Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Garling
F. S. Garrabrant
R. Ashley
A. E. Newton
Aes Mildred Woodley
William Blough
J. H. Goon
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Ashley’s Hill
P. K. Figge
Kildare Klub
L. M. Ashley
K. C. Gravenhorst
Sigourney
Arthur Bagenstos
la Porte City
Roy Pauls
L. Larson
Darwin Cooper
Cotperhire
Ralph Royers Bunyanger
Frank i Nabhols
Walter Brandt
Gree McGuilkin
Dewey Tayor
Mrs Clement Falls Hosts Post Nuptial Shower
Oxford notes Mrs Clement Falls a recent bride was honor guest at a post nuptial shower at Mrs R J Hennes home Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Ray G Smith entertained relatives at dinner Monday in honor of Mrs Smiths birthday.
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Island
Edith Knox
Thompson
Wyoming
Oxford Junction
Montezuma
Trinity Methodist
C.C.C
Elmer Grissel
Johnson Avenue NW
Joe Wilson
St. John’s
St. John’s Guild
M. J. Pidgeon
Sixth Avenue SE
Kenwood
W.F.M.S
R. W. Sells
Thirty-fifth Street
Kenwood Presbyterian
F. D. Miller
First Avenue E
P. O. Clark
Ladies Missionary Society
E. A. Spraker
Park Avenue SE
Carl Baumhoefener
Houx
Daniels Park
The
Missionary Society
Robert Jones
M Avenue NE
St. Paul’s
Missionary Societies
Frank X. Guyott
Guy E. Hillier
Sue Crank
City House
Floyd Knapp
N. F. Alderman
G. C. Babcock
H. N
Werapt
Il Crissman
W. C. Ellis
G. A. Kay
F. M. Springsteen
Lewis Yachik
Ina Wilson
Mahala Pratt Guild
Ed. Owen
Knollwood Drive
Jack Stafford
C. J. Bready
E. C. Nelson
BE. C. Pratt
Leslie McCullough
L. A. Buse
C. J. Novotny
W. R. Fankhanel
First Evangelical
Women’s Missionary Society
George Buchan
A. A. Couser
Alma Owens
al Krippner
R. Heald
George Stauffacher
St. Matthew’s
St. Rita’s Circle
Charles Werner
Central Park
the Missionary Society
H. E. Kensinger
India
Ray
Anderson
H. H. Doolittle
R.E
MacDanel
Leo Geesaman
S. C., Stookey
Emil Rasmussen
W. L. Harrison
Marshall Clark
A. T. Pleune
Harrison
Willis Clark
First Christian
May Frick
Wilmer Robison
Elmhurst Drive
Frank Nalley
Leslie Zachers
Oliver Presbyterian
Roland Faires
Avenne NW
Westminster
Women's Missionary Society
A. W. Peterson
John Arnold
J. A. Stolar
Ae John Wendel
F Davidson
First Presbyterian
Woman's Missionary Society
Amor H. Sargent
Washington Avenue SE
A. E. Harms
H. J. Achter
Fred Winter
United Brethren
Woman’s Missionary Society
A. S. Funk
Ninth Street
F. B. Parrott
Woman’s Association
G. H. Walker
George M. Newland
Evelyn Ashenbrewer
Ray Ford
First Baptist
C. G
O. R. Patrick
Park Avenue
Milton Beet
Tors
Pepa
Hardesty
Seirele
Swith
C. B
Zaléaky
Seconds
Lester Thompson
Eris
Gery
Marengo
Strawberry Point
Iowa
Aurora
Jeanette Miller
Ferne
Gail Kivell
John Jakway
Parents-Teachers Association
Ferne Salisbury
Jessie Young
Delena Brown
Wanita Jakway
Norma DeBar
Norbert Meyers
John Freeman
Ruth Finch
Paul Hoaglan
Calmar
Masonic Lodge
Reuben Roe
C. G. Anderson
C. E. Landis
Mr. Jones
Lawler
George Bieber
Fort Atkinson
St. Aloysius Parish
Clarence Nesvik
Alphonse Gerleman
James Krall
Joe Holtey
Joseph Meyer
Jean McChane
Naomi Witt
Montleur
Evelyn Peterson
Clermont
Toledo
Troy Mills
Wauken
Ruth Starkee
Bertram
Decorah
Oxford
Valentine
Lasswell
Studio 127
Third. Avenue
Paramount Theater
Bidg
Megatte
Duncan Physe
Hiltbrunner
First St, SE
Dial
Wwe
Dows Buildin
Second Ave. and
Second ST
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