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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1939
Page
15
Time of year invites berry desserts as cherries ripen on the tree. Raspberry Chiffon Pie and Pineapple Sabayon offer fresh, chilled options with whipped cream, gelatin, and fruit. Recipes include steps for preparing the fillings and serving tips.
Mrs Stella Lindsey Parr hosted the June Royal Neigh bor Thimble Bee on a Wednesday. The Berean division of the Methodist Aid society met at Mrs Lena Shimerda's home the same day. Visitors in Wyoming include Mrs Ben H Chamberlain from Alhambra California and several others from Glendive Montana San Bernardino California Denver Colorado Harrison Arkansas Southgate California Evanston Illinois Sioux City Iowa and Nebraska relations. Mrs W G Dawes visits relatives in Nebraska.
Mr and Mrs Jud Nichols hosted a Wednesday dinner in Monticello for Mrs Carl Bock of Denver Colo who has been visiting. Guests included Gene Leggett Mr and Mrs William Leggett Scotch Grove Mr and Mrs William Thompson Charles Kurt Strawberry Point Mr and Mrs Charles Schneiter Elwood Nichols and Mrs Clarence Doll of Monticello.
Numerous church organizations list their upcoming gatherings. Westminster Missionary Society meets Friday at 2:30 pm with devotions by Mrs. T C Baker and a solo by Betty Jo Belknap, plus gifts for a summer Christmas tree under Mrs Reed Nelson. Auxiliary picnics and class activities noted with times, hosts, and speakers across Kenwood, Trinity, First Presbyterian, Daniels Park, Kenwood Presbyterian, First Christian, and Central Park churches.
Mrs. Melvin Larsen hosted eighteen women for a buffet luncheon in honor of her visiting mother-in-law Mrs. Martin Larsen of Janesville Wisconsin. Prizes went to Mrs. Emma Hood Mrs. Chris Petersen and Mrs. Wal der Petersen. Out of town guest Mrs. Anton Worm attended. Other gatherings included a mother-daughter party for Mrs. Larsen at Mrs. Francis Gerdes home and meetings of the E A F club Past Chiefs club and E O F club. Concordia Lutheran Ladies Aid planned a Shatters grove picnic after church services. Mrs. Emma Place and her daughter Mrs. Leon Lewis hosted the E O F club.
Mrs. Frank McCullum formerly Lorraine Seehusen was honored at a post-nuptial shower on the lawn of Miss Thelma Husman. Out of town guests from Wyoming and Monticello attended. Betty and Marilyn Seehusen presented gifts. Assisting hostesses included several Seehusen family members.
Miss Louise Hutchinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Hutchinson married John B Snyder son of Mr and Mrs C B Snyder of Des Moines. The bride a Montezuma high school and Drake university graduate taught last year at Searsboro. The groom a Drake graduate teaches in Des Moines public schools and at the Drake conservatory of music. They will live in Des Moines.
South English reports a Farm Bureau picnic in the park plans for an August homecoming picnic. Church groups host mothers and daughters banquet at the Church of the Brethren and a ten day Vacation Bible School starts at the Methodist Episcopal church supervised by Rev. O A Dillon. Neighborhood Bridge club holds luncheon and prizes awarded to Mrs Schroeder Mrs McCloud and W B O'Brien. Community club banquet features speakers Weiler Dickinson Robinson and a trip to Manchester for a show.
Mrs Ronald England hosted a bridge gathering Wednesday honoring Miss Mae Thomas visiting Evanson Illinois with her parents Dr and Mrs C E Thomas Mrs Miller won high score Mrs Wilbert Anders hosted a birthday party for her son Donald Tuesday Henrietta Steinford and George Studt Keystone were wed Wednesday evening at the Lutheran parsonage by Rev A W Brauer in attendance were Mr and Mrs Fred Nebendahl
Columbus Junction hosts Mr and Mrs Milo Fulton who entertained in honor of Lloyd and Floyd Edwards twins from Haskins. The Cotter Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor society held a gathering in the church parlors. Mr and Mrs Ray Lewis celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a dinner Monday evening.
Brooklyn unit of the Poweshiek county Legion auxiliary held a Tuesday picnic supper with 45 members. Grace Woods presided as county chairman and reported the year's work. Woods was elected county delegate to the state Remventlony 000 Bennett. Methodist Ladies Aid to meet all day with picnic at Rev and Mrs Moore home Thursday. Mrs Henry Welch honored at a birthday party Thursday. Bridge prizes went to Mrs J C Beamer and Mrs A R Stephenson. Omer Wright hosted Friday Bridge. four tables played with prizes to Mrs Art Dilley and Mrs Prestin Blair.
The Clermont year end contract bridge winners were entertained by the losers at a luncheon held at Giard Tuesday. The annual Ladies Ald sode iink was held at the city par ednesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Fred N Schirmer announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Norma Schirmer to Gilbert Krohn of Iowa City son of Mrs A Krohn of Fremont Nebraska. The wedding is set for July 9 Norma attended the University of Iowa Krohn works with the Cudahy packing company in Iowa City.
Spirit Lake hosts the seventy sixth annual conclave of the grand commandery of Iowa Knights Templar drawing Cedar Rapids and eastern Iowa attendees. Notables include Mrs. E H Hruska Mrs A E Kannewulf Mr and Mrs E Burmeister John Robertson and families. hosts and visitors linger at Templar park and Inn on West Okoboji lake.
Springville reports a busy social week with Mrs. Bess Newland hosting Fancy Work with guests from Tipton and nearby towns, followed by Ever green Rebekah lodge ladies entertained by Mrs. May Van Fossen and others. Presbyterian Missionary society and Jordan's Grove Ladies Aid held meetings with several special guests. Mr and Mrs J H Perkins hosted Frank Perkins and family from Chicago on vacation, while G C Bowdish hosted a bridge gathering with a mixed group of local residents.
Clarence Miss Lois Workman acted as hostess to the London Bridge Club at a picnic supper Thursday. Mrs Beatrice Penningroth entertained at bridge on Wednesday.
Olin Altruist members and families shared a convivial picnic at Field Cabin Thursday. An announcement named Miss Opal Gordon and Edward H. Ladage as newlyweds after a ceremony in El Paso Texas. Royal Neighbors met at Mrs Alma Curettright’s home Tuesday. U B Sunday school campers at Riverview park include Rev Mr and Mrs Lloyd Dutro and several youths. Post Matrons Circle O E S luncheon was hosted by Mrs Wilda Glenn with program chairs named. Annual family picnic scheduled for August 10. Incoming officers listed: President Elva Rohwedder, Vice president Edna Moreland, Secretary Vella Freeman, Treasurer Alma Stuart, Historian Maggie Weeks, Reporter Daisy Truax.
The W. E. R. club gathered at Nora Albers home for pinochle with Ferne Jansen and Lucile Edwards winning honors. A Country club dinner at the Wapsie clubhouse featured Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Rutenbeck and helpers. prizes went to Mrs. H. F. Kuhlman and John Hart. A Past Matrons meeting occurred at Mrs. John Fogg’s home with plans to meet Mrs. E. M. Hoff in Maquoketa. The next dinner dance is set for July 18 led by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mills with a large committee. dancing followed the evening dining.
What Cheer East Side club met with Mrs Walter Henry Thursday afternoon for a Fourth of July program with games and prizes. Junior Aid society of the Methodist church held its annual picnic Monday evening at Mrs George Cleland home. Mrs James Maplinger assisted. Philathea class of the Baptist Sunday school monthly meeting Tuesday evening with Mrs William Andeway. Rose Bud club met Wednesday with Mrs J Dorman. Towels were hemmed.
About fifty friends and neighbors hosted a shower for Mrs Lyle Arthur at her home on Thursday. Co hostesses included Mrs Ford Turner Mrs John Peterson Mrs Paul McElroy and Mrs Leonard Arthur. The event featured contests and musical numbers followed by refreshments.
Monona church groups hosted a basket supper Tuesday with Mrs Edna Dorman Lee missionary from Manila Philippines as guest speaker. Sew ing Circle program Wednesday in Lutheran church parlors featured the pastor Rev Slefkes and several participants.
Edith Knox reports Cedar Rapids and Marion women prepare for the Iowa state women’s golf tournament at Cedar Rapids Country Club the week of July 17. features include new tees for women on holes 6 and 7 and profiles of local players with fashion notes and practice habits.
Mrs. Wilma Waton hosted a shower Tuesday in honor of her sister in law Mrs. Gifford McCright, a recent bride. Mrs. Winnie McCright assisted, and a mock wedding was staged. Later, Mrs. Opal Peyton hosted the Garden club Friday with Amber Carson leading.
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