Picnics Flourish Across Mt Vernon Area On Independence Day
Local Independence Day observances center on numerous picnics across Mt Vernon and surrounding communities. At Mt Vernon Lisbon Country Club an 18 hole medal play handicap tournament and a blind bogie event entertained guests under Delmar Todd with Fred A. Young supervising. Other gatherings include a picnic at Ash park for summer school students, a Fourth of July event at the West End with noon dinner, and an all day Linn and Franklin Corn club picnic at Bert Neal’s home chaired by Austin Armstrong for entertainment and George Athoff for refreshments. Additional events feature picnics at Lake Macbride for Mrs. James Ten Eyck of Syracuse and guests from Iowa City, Lisbon, Detroit, and New York. Rotary club outings hosted by Dr and Mrs C L Rich. and family picnics honoring various local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand Theater
West End
Albert Stonecking Place
Linn and Franklin Corn Club
Bert Neal
Austin Armstrong
George Athoff
Rottman
Good Cheer Club
Lake Macbride
James Ten Eyck
Syracuse
N. Y
Maine
Will Hoover
T. I. Mitchell
Lewis Mitchell
Agnes Randall
Mae Mitchell
I. Mitchell
Mark Woodard
Marion
George Albright
Harriett
Iowa City
Lisbon
Bert Donlin
Patricia
Detroit
Mich
George Wilson
Harold Burge
Luther Plattenberger
Harry Siggins
Kepler Vaile
New York
Russell Cole
Blackberry
Minn
Frank Cole
Rotary Club
C. L. Rich
Ralph Heasty
Edward Forest
Bonita
North Liberty Social Event Highlights Local Families
North Liberty hosted a Tuesday party for Jean and Denis Van Hoozer of Des Moines and Phyllis Berry of Detroit at the Berry grandparents home. North Tine Joe Berry was present as an uncle among twenty two relatives and friends. The Women’s Society of Christian Service held its regular meeting and luncheon Thursday at Rev. G C Lusted’s Mt. Vernon home with committee leaders Vernon Brown and sup Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Denis van Hoozer
Des Moines
Phyllis Berry
Detroit
Frank E. Berry
North Tine
Joe Berry
Women’s Society of Christian Service
G. C. Lusted
Mt. Vernon
Mmes
Vernon Brown
Supe Brown
Marengo Woman Mary McBride Celebrates Eightieth Birthday
Mary McBride of Marengo celebrated her eightieth birthday with a dinner at Mrs. Julia Wanamaker’s tea room on Friday. Born in Genoa Bluffs, she moved to Marengo in 1865, married Harry L. McBride in 1882, then relocated to Victor before returning to Marengo in 1896. Survivors include daughters Eva and son Forrest. attendees included Fannie Lanning of Victor and several Marengo residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McBride
Julia Wanamaker
McBride
Genoa Bluffs
Marengo
Harry L. McBride
Victor
Eva McBride
Forrest McBride
Fannie Lanning
O. S. Klenk
Oxford
Gordon Tompkins
Frank Smith
Lewis Paine
West Side WCTU Plans Social Tea
The West Side W C T U schedules a Lavender and Old Lace social tea for members on Wednesday from 2 to 5 pm at Mrs. Byron Heneks 1316 Avenue NW. The notice also lists attendees and other social events including a farewell luncheon for Mrs. R L Bush of Vallejo California and a dinner honoring Mrs Bash hosted by Mr and Mrs Daniel Robson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
W.C.T.U
Byron Heneks
Avenue NW
H. J. Bender
J. B. Coenen
Coenen
G Avenue NW
R. L. Bush
Vallejo
Calif
C. A. Vaughn
Bash
F. E. Mosburg
Mmes. J J. Sponar
L. L. Nemecek
C. A. Buchanan
L. A. Fink
John Dill
S. A .Clark
Daniel Robson
Second Avenue SE
Grace McCurdy Club
Melody
R.N A
Bessie Hansen
C Avenue NW
Riverside Bridge Club Hosts Hostess Dorothy Fitzsimmons
Riverside society notes state Mrs. Dorothy Fitzsimmons hosted the Bridge club at the home of Mr and Mrs C V Dautremont on Tuesday. Guests included Mrs Hazel Blythe Mrs William H Cresa and Mrs Kidd all of Iowa City Mrs Norbert J Dautremont and daughter Rita Mary of Cedar Rapids and Mrs William Ingram Mrs Anna Griffin and daughter Miss Mary Gertrude Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Fitzsimmons
Bridge Club
C. V. Dautremont
Hazel Blythe
William H. Cresa
Kidd
Iowa City
Norbert J. Dautremont
Rita Mary
Cedar Rapids
William Ingram
Anna Griffin
Mary Gertrude Griffin
Special O E S meeting hosts Orient chapter initiations
Coggan Mecca chapter O E S held a special meeting on Tuesday evening June 30 with Orient chapter of Manchester guests who led initiatory work as two local candidates were received. Guests came from Manchester Earlville Central City Walker and Fonda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecca
O.E.S
Orient Chapter of
Manchester
Earlville
Central City
Walker
Fonda
Edgewood Local Girl to Wed Moline Man Tuesday
Miss Lorna L Densmore daughter of Mr and Mrs L E Densmore of Edgewood and J Robert Funk of Moline Ill will marry Tuesday evening at the bride’s home The ceremony will be conducted by Rev Thomas H Smith pastor of Edgewood Methodist church Miss Densmore a Edgewood High School graduate attended Frances Shimer junior college Mt Carroll WI and the University of Iowa where she joined Pi Beta Phi sorority She has been principal of the Farmersburg public school The groom attended Pratt Institute and earned a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Iowa in 1939 He is an engineer for Eagle Signal company in Moline and they will reside there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgewood
Lorna L Densmore
L. &. Densmore
J. Robert Funk
Moline
Ill
Beryl Funk
New York City
Thomas H. Smith
Methodist Church of
Concordia Lutheran church events and a Louisville wedding
The Concordia Lutheran Sunday school picnic was held in the city park with organizers John Luesing Herman Harste and Rose Werning and guest Rev O Neiting. Lola Rose Newhall married Lieut Milton Krumm at Concordia Lutheran church Louisville Kentucky in a single ring ceremony. The couple will reside in Louisville after Lieut Krumm’s Fort Knox assignment. both graduates pursued Iowa state teachers and Coe College programs. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Gilbert Schmidt Watkins and Cedar Rapids attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia Lutheran Church
John G. Luesing
Herman Harste
Rose Werning
O. Neiting
Alphonse Erger
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Mmes
Joe Voss
Vernon Samuelson
Millard Buchanan
Alvin Erger
Rosemary Hauser
Cedar Rapids
Gilbert Schmidt
Watkins
William Grovert
Lola Rose
Milton Krumm
J. M Krumm
Cordia Lutheran Church
Louisville
C. A. Eberhard
Dero Krumm
Owatonna
Minn
Plan a Pot Plant Garden For Winter Flowering
A gardening note advises reducing pot plant numbers to ease care and space. Keep a few tender favorites and add climbers like hoya and wandering Jew, with cacti, azaleas, and amaryllis. Store in a cellar during winter and plan outdoor pots for summer blooms with careful seed sowing and seedling care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Clubs and lodges schedule a busy week in Cedar Rapids
Multiple organizations including Queen of the West lodge No 2 B of L F and E and Jan Hus lodge No 51 IOOF announce meetings, socials, picnics, and officer installations at various halls and venues with dates from Monday to Friday and reminders to bring covered dishes and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen of the West Lodge
Ladies Society of B of L. F
K.P. Hall
B. of L F
Jan Hus
Jan Hus Lodge No
Io.o.f
Sokol Hall
Melody Camp
R.N.A
Royal Neighbors of America
Moose Hall
Cedar Rapids
D. of H
Bever Park
Church Groups Schedule Meetings and Picnics Across Local Churches
Local congregations list upcoming events including missionary society gatherings at First Lutheran and Cedar Falls delegates, Susannah Wesley supper at St. Pauls Methodist, W.S.C.S. picnic at Ellis park, and multiple ladies aid meetings. Members urged to bring dishware, baskets, and materials for charity projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Bever Park
Engagment announced for Eileen Chase and Paul Ferguson
Center Junction announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of Miss Eileen Chase to Paul Ferguson son of B M Ferguson of Hopkinton The ceremony is set for August 12 at the Presbyterian church in Center Junction Miss Chase a Center Junction high school and Lenox college graduate has taught in Jones county and Mr Ferguson a Lenox college graduate serves on a naval aviation cadet selection board in New York City Guests at a luncheon included Reta Nash Mary Belle Collins Erma Lincoln Maxine Cook Jean Balster Thelma Christensen Ruth Hansen Ruth McNeilly and the Chase sisters Imogene and Hollyce
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
Eileen Chase
Paul Ferguson
B. M. Ferguson
Hopkinton
Harry Chase
Chase
Center Junction High School
Lenox College
Jones County
Ferguson
Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board
New York City
Reta Nash
Manchester
Mary Belle Collins
Monticello
Erma Lincoln
Maxine Cook
Wyoming
Jean Balster
Scotch Grove
Thelma Christensen
Ruth Hansen
Ruth McNeilly
the Puest of Honor
Imogene
Hollyce Chase
Anamosa Groups Host Picnics and Socials This Week
Anamosa women completed a nutrition course and enjoyed a 6.30 dinner at the Holden hotel with Mrs. David Petersen as instructor. Wapsipinicon country club held a Wednesday card party. The American Legion auxiliary executive board met at a picnic at Wapsipinicon state park, with Mrs James Buckner leading a brief business session. The Business and Professional Women's club picnicked at the state park, arranged by Mrs Eugene Rees. Theola Davis hosted 12 classmates for dinner and a sleepover. Theola Davis is daughter of Warden and Mrs Foss Davis. Dr H F Dolan hosted the Thursday Contract club at home. Mr and Mrs Gene Foley of Colfax Washington were guests. Anamosa high school class of 1941 picnicked at Ellis park in Cedar Rapids and attended a dance. John Miller and Margaret McCrea were in charge. Norman W Plath and wife entertained Northwestern Bell Telephone employes at a steak fry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Holden Hotel
David Petersen
Wapsipinicon Country Club
Lee Sanner
I. C Musgrove
H. C. Metcalf
Wilkinson
N A Hanson
J. E Heiserman
R. L. Hyde
Howard Beardsley
H. F Dolan
Gene Foley
Colfax
Wash
Anamosa High School
Ellis Park
Cedar Rapids
John Miller
Margaret McCrea
Norman W
Marriages in Central City and Kahoka Readers
The marriage of Catherine Marshall to Corporal Delmar E. Wilson occurred at Westminster Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids. Delmar Wilson, son of Mr and Mrs James Wilson Dysart, is stationed at Camp Polk Louisiana. Lila Hills wed Donald Drexler June 27 in Kahoka Missouri. Drexler works for Wilson and Company in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Marshall
Frank Marshall
Central City
Corp
Delmar E. Wilson
Camp Polk
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Cedar Rapids
Wilson
James Wilson
Dysart
J. D. Hills
Lila
Donald Drexler
Henry Drexler
Kahoka
Drexler
Wilson and Company
Engagement of Miss Gladys Jerome to Robert Carter Announced
The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Miss Gladys Jerome and Robert M. Carter are announced by the Jeromes of 2325 B avenue NE. The exchange is set for August 2 at 4 pm at First Congregational church. Jerome is a nurse and Des Moines alum. Carter is a University of Iowa engineering senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Jerome
Robert M. Carter
J. L. Carter
Avenue
Miss Jerome
H. N. Jerome
B Avenue
First Congregational Church
Des Moines
Roosevelt High School
McKinley High School
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Carter
Duluth, Minn
Central High School
School of Mechanical Engineering
University of Iowa
Friendship meeting held at Atalissa O. E. S. chapter
The Atalissa O. E. S chapter sponsored a Friendship meeting on Thursday evening with officers from camps in Tipton Wilton Muscatine West Liberty and Nichols. A luncheon was served by committee members Mrs Thelma McColm Mrs Edith Maxson Mrs Wuella Fiderlein Mrs Emma Worrall Mr and Mrs Charles Turner and Mrs Lucille Bridgeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atalissa
Tipton
Wilton
Muscatine
West Liberty
Nichols
Thelma McColm
Edith Maxson
Wuella Fiderlein
Emma Worrall
Charles Turner
Lucille Bridgeford
Esthers Hawkins and Simon Locher Wed in San Francisco Ceremony
Miss Esther Hawkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Hawkins Star City Indiana married Simon E Locher son of Mr and Mrs John J Locher Monticello Indiana Saturday at St Marys church in San Francisco Mrs Locher attended Purdue and Indiana University and taught in Winamac Indiana High School He is Notre Dame and Iowa Law School graduate and now a Department of Justice special agent in San Francisco the couple plan to live there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Hawkins
Martin Hawkins
Star City
Ind
Simon E. Locher
John J. Locher
Monticello
St. Mary's Church
San Francisco
Locher
Purdue University
University of Indiana
Winamac
University of Notre Dame
University of Iowa Law School
Department of Justice
Birthday party honors Mrs Lester Anderson at Zimmerman home
A birthday party for Mrs. Lester Anderson and Frank Smith was held Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Zimmerman. A potluck picnic and dance occurred Saturday at the Country club with a committee including Mr and Mrs R O Burrows, Mr and Mrs Glen Marstellar, and Mr and Mrs E W J Kurth. The weekend also featured a club golf tournament run by Walter McCrory, Lewis Falck, and Dr Don H Newland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Anderson
Frank Smith
Carl Zimmerman
R. O Burrows
Glen Marstellar
E. W. J. Kurth
Walter McCrory
Lewis Falck
Don H. Newland
What Cheer Couple Wymore Curry Wed In Princeton Mo
Betty Wymore daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Wymore and Marleen Leon Curry son of Mr and Mrs Charles Curry married June 27 in Princeton Missouri attended by Raymond Sypherd and sister of the bride. Curry a What Cheer high school graduate works on a farm and they plan to live in Oskaloosa. A memorial wiener roast at Johnny Danner's grave honored the Mayer family of Des Moines with attendees including Dick Burdock Warren Coghlan Roy Fogle Harry Brower and Johnny Danner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Wymore
Harry Wymore
Marleen Leon Curry
Charles Curry
Princeton
Raymond Sypherd
Curry
What Cheer High School
Oskaloosa
Johnny Danner
Fred Mayer
Des Moines
Dick Burdock
Warren Coghlan
Roy Fogle
Harry Brower
West Union Social News Highlights
West Union reports Mrs Herbert Klammer a recent bride was honored by Zion Luther League and Mrs Lloyd Emler at Rev C Bartels home with a bed spread. Ed Knarr hosts ice cream social for Community Benefit club families and announces new club officers. Country club members and families hold a picnic supper at the club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Klammer
Zion Luther League
Lloyd Emler
C. Bartels
Klammer
Frances Bloom
Ed Knarr
Community Benefit Club
Louis Kiel
Paul Voshell
Dwight Brause
Emil Naim
Elmer Grafenberg
Vern Northrop
Country Club
Schrader Schmidt wedding at St Michael's Norway
Marcella Schrader daughter of Mr and Mrs Alphonse Schrader Norway married William D Schmidt son of Mr and Mrs William Schmidt Watkins at St Michael's church June 24 with Rev William Kunkel officiating. Attendants were Esther Schrader Lois Schmidt Richard Schmidt and Arthur Schrader. A wedding dinner for about 50 relatives followed and a dance at Blairstown Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael’s Church
Marcella Schrader
Alphonse Schrader
Norway
William D. Schmidt
William Schmidt
Watkins
William Kunkel
Esther Schrader
Lois Schmidt
Richard Schmidt
Arthur Schrader
the Legion, Hall
Blairstown
Wilton Junction Couple Wed at Presbyterian Church
Miss Mary Lucile Norton daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Norton Wilton and Edward Yedlick son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Yedlick Nichols were married at the Presbyterian church by Rev T A Manson. Mrs Yedlick a Wilton high school and Iowa State Teachers College graduate has taught at Letts for a year. Yedlick works with Nobis Angus Stock farms and they plan to make their home on a farm near Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lucile Norton
C. W. Norton
Wilton
Edward Yedlick
Davenport
Joseph Yedlick
Nichols
Presbyterian Church
T. A. Manson
Williamsburg Childrens Birthday Party Honors Daughters Fourth
Mrs Mervyn Jones hosted ten children at her mother Mrs J L Bullers home to celebrate the fourth birthday of her daughter Ewiaria Lou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervyn Jones
J. L. Bullers
Ewiaria Lou
Dinner Honors Mrs Leland Berry Birthday
Mrs Leland Berry hosted a dinner last Sunday for her husband with guests including Mr and Mrs Clarence Haines of Brandon Mr and Mrs Guy McQuitty and Mr and Mrs Leland Berry of Walker Also Mr and Mrs Bert Trittle hosted a family dinner at their farm near Walker with guests Mr and Mrs Barney Tritle Central City Mr and Mrs Arthur Klopp and family Cedar Rapids and Mr and Mrs Charles Tritle Present were Marilyn Frana Linda and Messe Tritle Dwayne Audrey and Carol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Berry
Clarence Haines
Brandon
Guy McQuitty
Walker
Bert Trittle
Barney Tritle
Central City
Arthur Klopp
Cedar Rapids
Charles
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Hosts and Club Meetings
Shellsburg residents report that Mrs. Gordon Hagan and Mrs. Vernon Owens entertained the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society. The Eastern Star social club rescheduled to July 14 with Mrs. Harry Bender. Delta’s Golden Rule circle met for an all day social and cooperative noon luncheon, with twenty six attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Hagan
Vernon Owens
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Eastern Star Social Club
Harry Bender
Delta
Ernest Farmer
Quasqueton Couple Wed in Union Church Ceremony
Miss Eunice Anson daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Anson Quasqueton and Vernon Hand son of Mr and Mrs Miles Hand Rowley were married last Sunday in the Quasqueton Union church by Rev Guy Rutherford. Attendants were Mrs Guy K Anson and Marine Corp Guy K Anson. A reception followed at the bride's parents home. They will live on a farm near Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Anson
Harold Anson
Quasqueton
Vernon Hand
Miles Hand
Rowley
Quasqueton Union Church
Guy Rutherford
Guy K. Anson
Marine Corp
Independence
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Liberty
Oop Solon
Baldridge's
Baldridge Studio
Third ST. SE
W.C.T.U. Plans
Camp O'Delhi
E. W. Brownbridge
Grande Avenue SE
Bob
J. J. Hall, Jr
E Avenue NE
Hall
Lawless
Minneapolis
Agnes E. Carlson
Third Avenue SE
Riverside
Coggan
Lorna L. Densmore
Newhall
MBS, J
Canute Wacer
Iica
Far —Telletries
Killian
Mote & P
Clubs
Queen of the West
Columbia Division Auxiliary
Columbia Division
ORC
Maine Hall
First Avenue NE
Grace McCurdy
Cedar Rebekah
Cedar Rebekah Lodge
K.P Hall
CH. Bachman
Star of Maine Lodge
Rebeckahs
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Roosevelt Hotel
Valley Camp
Palm Grove
Palm Grove No 1
Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle
Nora Bailey
Red Cross
F. W. Ausilary
Memorial Building
Rebecca Alexander
Daughters of Union
Montrose Hotel
Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge No
F. W. Hall
Bess Bachman
Star of Maine
Calendar Club
C. E. Catshall
First Street
Star of the West
Star of the West Lodge
Knights of Pythids
Boat Club Auxiliary
Cedar Rapids Boat Club Auxiliary
Lyman Standard
Praha Rebekah
Praha Rebekah Lodge
Maude Sivers
Adelphia Circle
Ruth Mayfield
Twentysixth Street
Tirzah Society
Ted Youngton
Eleanor Hart Missionary Society
Spiritual Life Group
F. J. Baldwin
Thirty-fourth Street
Young People's Society
Presbyterian Young People’s Conference
Cedar Falls
St. Paul's Methodist
Susannah Wesley
H. W. Bender
First Evangelical
Ladies Association
Ruby Scheneberger
Johnson Avenue NW
Edna Dunaday
St. James
W.S.C.S
Duck Pond
Saron Lutheran
Kenwood Presbyterian
Women's Missionary Society
J. Osterlund
Greene Avenue
First United Brethren
Ladies Aid
Grande Avenue Presbyterian
Elizabeth Gordon Circle
First United Presbyterian
Wanda Clements
Thirty-third Avenue
Robert Carter
Montrose
Bountiful
West Coast
Belle Plaine
West Union
Hilterunner's
Steinway
Chickering
Wurlitzer
Steck
Hiltbrunner Music Co
Ted
DIAL
Wilton Junction
Williamsburg
Shellsburg
Ines de
Aare Et
Gecor
Seersucker
Mall Oodern
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