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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1939

Page

16

Mrs. Lundquist Installed As Legion Auxiliary Head

Mrs Edwin Lundquist was installed as president of the American Legion Auxiliary to Hanford post No 5 at the Memorial building. Officers include J Howard Walsh vice president and Walter Kansky secretary with retiring leaders honored and delegates named for the department convention at Burlington in August.

Edwin W. Lundquist American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Memorial Building Robert M. Vesely J. Howard Walsh Walter A. Kansky Earl Heinze Walter Payne Louis Schirm Vesely L. V. Koch Sam Christensen Dan Kruidenier Paul Gard Harry Gunderson Norman D. Bowers Walsh H. E. Travis F. W. Kopp Floyd Baumgartner W. D. Cunningham Schirm Koch Gunderson O. H. Lundquist Travis H. H. Wage Steele J. Stodola A. G. Schwandt L. P. Lyman

Wellman Ladies Clubs Host Meetings at Local Church

Wellman The Ladies Rural club entertained the H N S club of Wellman and the Kinrose Social Circle and Catholic Ladies Wednesday in the local Methodist church basement. Mrs C C Thiessen and Mrs Ernest Bell gave dialogue and Mrs Richard Cray sang, Lorraine played. The Mothers club met at Mrs Charles O Brown Tuesday with Mrs Donall Romine assisting. Mrs W F Krueger led a discussion with a roster including Mrs Roy Durian, Mrs Louis Leeper, Mrs Lyall Smith, Mrs A L Braden, Mrs Henry Foster, Mrs R W Wirtz, Mrs Mearl Munson, Mrs E D Miller, Mrs Keith Adams, Mrs A H Freel, Mrs Krueger, Mrs Romine and Mrs Brown.

Ladies Rural H. N.S. Club Wellman Kinrose C. C. Thiessen Ernest Bell Richard Cray Lorraine Mother's Club Charles O. Brown Donall Romine W. F. Krueger Roy Durian Louis Leeper Lyall Smith A. L. Braden Henry Foster R. W. Wirtz Mearl Munson E. D. Miller Keith Adams A. H. Freel Krueger Romine Brown

Fashion designer Shoup prescribes looks for figures in An American Family

Hollywood designer Howard Shoup advises women to dress to their type, not blind fashion. He analyzes Fay Bainter Gale Page and Priscilla Lane outfits to make silhouettes taller and slimmer, using lifted waists V-shaped bodices and solid colors while avoiding bulky fabrics tight fits and extreme skirts.

HeecEneco NEA Howard Shoup Hollywood Mr. Shoup Fay Bainter Gale Page Lane Sisters Priscilla Lane Priscilla Miss Page Shoup Miss Bainter

Prairieburg Couple Wed In Prairieburg ceremony

Katherine Kula of Prairieburg and Ted Cook of Central City were married by Rev. Stephen Kucera in Prairieburg. Attendants Wilma Smeltzer Harriett Breza William and Louis Kula wore blue pink and white gowns. The couple took a southern motor trip after a dinner at the Kula home. The bride is a former Prairieburg teacher.

Prairieburg Katherine Kula Ted Cook Central City Stephen Kucera John T. Kula Cook Thad Cook Wilma Smeltzer Viola Harriett Breza Cedar Rapids William Louis Kula

Calamus North Auxiliary Honors Given at Meetings

The North Auxiliary club met with Mrs. Edward Eden and awarded honors to Mrs. Frank Butterfield Miss Cora Horstmann Mrs. Bismarck Horstmann Mrs. Harold Eden Mrs. Walter Siebel and Mrs. Henry Kassel. Committees named for the July 16 Twin Oak picnic include adults Mrs. Earl Kitchen and Miss Cora Horstmann and children’s sports Mrs. Walter Siebel and Mrs. Marion Petersen.

North Auxiliary Club Edward Eden Frank Butterfield Cora Horstmann Bismarck Horstmann Harold Eden Walter Siebel Henry Kassel John Lorenzen Twin Oak Earl Kitchen Marion Petersen Legion Auxiliary Olive Nerhus Svanhila Pedersen Blanche Neff Bernadine Neff Nadine Sampson

La Porte City Women Honor Longtime Church Member

The women of the Bible class at the La Porte City Methodist church tributed their oldest member Mrs. Anna Stone 86 with an afternoon gathering at her home and served luncheon. Celesta Broad teaches the class and Mrs. Paul Wienands hosted a gathering for Mrs. John Sheib. Mr. and Mrs. J T Porter of Sheridan Wyoming attended a Monday visit at Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Runyan's home with other former La Porte City High School classmates.

The Methodist Church Anna Stone Celesta Broad Paul Wienands John Sheib la Porte City J. T. Porter Sheridan Wyo Ralph Runyan Ralph Fess L. M. Ashley Ted Richards la Porte City High School

Local Clubs Hostesses and Appointments In Oxford

Oxford social roundups reveal Mrs. Wilma Taylor Mrs. Susie Watson and Mrs. R J Beard hosting the Past Noble Grand club at the Taylor home Tuesday. Mrs. Horace Paul hosted the Needle work club on Wednesday. Mrs. Russell Rourke Mrs. R E Beach and Misses Wilma and Thelma Taylor joined the club. Mr. and Mrs. Faye Horn marked their eighth wedding anniversary with friends Tuesday. The neighborhood club gathered at Mrs. Dan Gilroy’s home Wednesday. Mrs. Stanley Hruby was elected president with Mrs. Earl Reynolds as secretary.

Wilma Taylor Susie Watson R. J. Beard Noble Grand Club Taylor Horace Paul Russell Rourke R. E. Beach Wilma Thelma Taylor Faye Horn Dan Gilroy Stanley Hruby Earl Reynolds

Ice Cream Social at Alburnett Methodist Ladies Aid

The Methodist Ladies Aid society hosted an ice cream social on the church lawn Tuesday evening. An orchestra provided music with Lillian Peterson and Helen Clyde singing a duet and Gordon Hatch of Central City performing a solo. Movies capped the entertainment.

Methodist Ladies Aid Society Church Lawn Lillian Peterson Helen Clyde Gordon Hatch Central City

Engagement of Florence Wetzel to Ernest Demmel

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wetzel of the southwest of Vinton announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Florence Trophie to Ernest William Demmel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Demmel of Mount Auburn. The wedding is planned for late August.

J. M. Wetzel Vinton Florence Trophie Ernest William Demmel Henry Demmel Mount Auburn

Ladies Aid met at Methodist church with Berry hostesses

Bertram Ladies Aid gathered Thursday at the Methodist church with Mrs. Viola Berry and daughters Pearl and Julia Berry as hostesses. Rev. J B Eyestone led devotions and Mrs. Floyd Kitchen reviewed the missionary lesson.

Ladies Aid Society Methodist Church Viola Berry Pearl Julia Berry J. B. Eyestone Floyd Kitchen

Mid-Summer Weddings Brighten Social Calendar

Miss Mildred Walker and John L. Dooley wed at the Walker home with Rev. Roscoe C. Jerrell officiating. The reception follows at the bride’s uncle G. M. Smith’s home. Dooley is a Clinton County 4-H agent. Miss Walker is a clerk for Iowa Mutual Insurance.

Marital Discord and A Patchwork of News

A mix of advice on harmony in marriage contrasts with a reader’s heartbreak after an engagement ends when a medical student marries another woman. The column shares uplifting counsel urging resilience and courage. Wheatland announces the engagement of Mary Ann Cress to M Richard Clausen with wedding details and participants.

Little Dramas Of The Kitchen

A humorous kitchen vignette where two women discuss baking tips. One explains mixing ahead and refrigerating batter yields light cake, another shares using crinkle cups and waxed paper liners to prevent sticking and improve cupcake presentation.

John

Heaton Bride Lucille Weds Howard Kimball at St Patrick’s

Miss Lucille Heaton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R C Heaton, married Howard Kimball, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kimball, at St Patrick’s church Saturday morning. Rev D J Lenihan officiated. Attendants were Elaine Sindelar and Warren Wharton. A breakfast followed at the bride’s home. The couple plans a Cedar Rapids home after a short trip.

St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church Rosemari Craven George F. Craven Tipton Harold Gibeaut Harry Gibeaut Mechanicsville Charles J. Bready Gibeaut Cornell College Delphi Jenette Heston Gretchen Stoffel Margaret McNee Lucille Davidson Arthur B. Heston Lucille Heaton R. C. Heaton Fifth Street NW Howard Kimball Joseph Kimball Avenue NW St. Patrick's Church D. J. Lenihan Elaine Sindelar Warren Wharton

July Fourth Parties At Mt. Vernon

Mount Vernon news notes Fourth of July events with a fireworks display at Mount Vernon-Lisbon Country Club. A Tuesday tournament precedes a family picnic with plans led by E J Osgood F C Brooks H F Bauman D A VanMetre and S H Burchfield and many local guests and visiting friends attend various gatherings and dinners around town.

Mount Vernon Mount Vernon-Lisbon Country Club E. J. Osgood F. C. Brooks H. F. Bauman D. A. VanMetre S. H. Burchfield West End Ashpark Linn and Franklin Corn Club Banff Charles Baker Lewiston Mont Ruby Wade R. A. Nelson G. L. Hill Lisbon Joyce Ann Ehle C. W. Heller J. P. Hannen Elmer Burge N. Mackey Aberdeen Wash Emma Leigh Elida Leigh Ray Leigh New Boston Minnie Tucker Fairfield Lloyd Gustafson Lloyd Swanson Chicago Elmer Swanson Wilton Junction Don Pringle A. Dietz J. A. Pringle Marion

Shower for Dorothy Coe prior to July wedding

Sixty women in the Methodist church honored Miss Dorothy Coe daughter of Rev and Mrs A F E Coe with a shower on Wednesday evening. A mock wedding with gay nineties costumes was staged and a luncheon was served. Miss Coe will wed Paul Welsh of Austin Texas on July 4.

Methodist Church Periors Dorothy Coe A. FE. Coe Paul Welsh Austin Tex

Dear Miss Manners Bashful Newcomer Needs A Dinner Invite

A reader asks how to approach a bashful new boy who avoids eye contact. The reply suggests asking the brother to bring him home for supper, as sharing a meal helps him relax and socialize despite initial self-consciousness.

Miss Manners Stu

Earlville Bride-Elect Honored at Shower

Mrs. A J Meythaler hosted a pre-nuptial shower for her daughter Delpha in Earlville with about fifty guests. Attendees came from Coggan Homewood Mount Pleasant Manila Oelwein Independence Oneida Manchester and other nearby towns.

Earlville A. J. Meythaler Delpha Earl Betenbender Maxine Betenbender Lizzie Johnson Freda Sisler Nellie Trumbull Coggan John Walker Jackie Homewood Dale de Vore Janet Mount Pleasant Norman Carpenter Peoria Mason Lowe Mary Elizabeth Manila Gussie Meythaler Frances Meythaler Oelwein Lelia Derr Roy Meythaler Dora Ginther Mildred Stripes Gertrude Hood Margaret Hood Independence Dorothy Barker Oneida W. R. Gibbs Wilma June John Harris George Harris Vernett Harris E. A. Sachs Dan Gibbs Ed Taylor Henry Bergman Will Sharp Harriet Cook A.W. Sinden Edythe Rose Krauss Ruth Opal Suckow Leola Benda Mabel Matthews Viola Irma Hunt Lois Heisermann Cora Matthews Manchester

Centennial activities mark Iowa City centennial events

Iowa City will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a pageant parade and ball game over Monday and Tuesday. A near pioneer picnic is planned for July 4 at the Seashore home. A Friday luncheon featured centennial decorations and 60 guests. Marriages and engagements flank the events with Dorothy Tudor and Robert Carran wed, and Muriel Smalley becoming Mrs Raymond Hostedler.

Iowa City Pioneer Dean Emeritus C. E. Seashore Herbert Reichhardt Ray Slavata Reich Altrusa Club Pioneer Iowa Union George Johnston Merton Tudor Dorothy Kathryn Robert Carran Charles Carran West Branch Ray E. Smalley Near Town City Muriel Raymond Hostedler Sam Hostedler Kalona Fred Riecke Dorothy Richard Miller N. E Miller

Junior Federated Club Meets At Mrs Leslie Oliver Home

The Junior Federated club will meet at the home of Mrs. Leslie Oliver on Monday evening. A potluck picnic supper will be served with entertainment by Mrs. W J Newcomb and Mrs Howard Still. Mrs W R Hasley hosted the Bid and By club Friday evening.

Federated Club Leslie Oliver W. J. Newcomb Howard Still W. R. Hasley H. F. Witte Louis Lubbert Genevieve McCarty Doris Langlas Edith Forsythe Florence Stohlman Sylvia Fuller Kathryn Keil Fred Voightmann Adrian Smith Lilly Lorenz Loretta Green A. F. Mavis Arnold Sandersfield

Picnic and social events mark city park Wednesday

Lamont notes a birthday picnic in the city park with twenty attendees. The Relief Corps met in the same park on Wednesday, then shared a picnic lunch. Mrs. C R Cronk hosted a dessert bridge party on Friday for friends.

Karl Flaucher Relief Corps C. R. Cronk

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lundquist Dept Burlington C. Penningroth David Lehti Fidac Winn Leo Custer T. A. Norberg A. D. Holbrook Frank Nally George Griner Clare Nichols Ervin Moen Frank Reimann Lasswell J. Ray Whitmore Oscar Workman Dempsey Second Avenue DIAL Calamus Oxford Alburnett Bertram Mildred Walker Mary Manners Hef Mr. F Mrs F Mrs. F Trousseau Wheatland G. H. Cress Oxford Junction Mary Ann Mary Ann Cress Mrs. Newlywed James Mishler Doris F. C. Lutz Lutheran Church Jakway's Woods Mrs. Howard Kimball Mt. Vernon Diai London 2Nd Ave 2Nd St Renier Shoe Store Mary J. Pederson Fourth Ave. SE N. Schoen Third Avenue SE Williamsburg Apedit Anna Plummer Tull House Iowa Milady Shendura
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