Vacationing Mount Vernonites Travel North for Leisure
Local residents and guests enjoy summer trips to Yellowstone Glacier National Park and Lake Louise in Canada. Families and friends across Mount Vernon share travels to northern Minnesota and lake areas, with social events, anniversaries, and club gatherings noted as part of a busy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
A. J. Rogers
Yellowstone Park
Julian Johnston
Morley Slaght
Rantoul
Lake
Minnesota
Glacier Park
Lake Louise
Canada
C. E. Hedges
Rae Travis
Howard Johnson
Kenneth Lemon
Don Pringle
Laurence West
Lake Adah
H. C. Dilley
Margaret Dilley
Cross Lake
Harold Dee
San Diego
Calif
Dee
James Meredith
Hutchinson
K-Inn
Ruth Maybauer
Douglas Parsons
Washington, D. C
Edwin Vaile
Brooklyn
N. Y
Burton Hogle
Troy
Ohio
Franklin O’neil
Tacoma
Wash
Walter Current
Peoria
Lost Nation Family Picnic For Mrs. Rutenbeck Marks 86th Birthday
Lost Nation observes Mrs. Han nah Rutenbeck eighty six birthday with a large family picnic at Lakehurst on Sunday. The town’s oldest resident, her birth day falls on Friday July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Rutenbeck
Lakehurst
Rutenbeck
Lost Nation
Bernice
Lowell Dobling
Irene Bicknese
Wheatland
Paul Merric
Baldwin
Hillsboro
N. D
Lowell
C. J. Reyerts
E. A. Kimmel
Margaret Kimmel
Donald Hauser
Donald, Jr
Pasadena
Calif
M. H. Dake
Kimmels
Dayton
Ohio
Obert Rutenbeck
Mary Lou
Charles
Avoca
Swastica Club
Esther Schultz
Eben Rohling
Harry Rohling
Local Shower Honors Mrs Bechthold at Garrison Home
Mrs Glenn Bechthold, a recent bride, received a miscellaneous shower hosted by neighbors at Mr and Mrs George Bechtholds home in Garrison. Mrs Oscar Trunck and Mrs Harold Pennell led Bethany circle activities and the American Legion and auxiliary planned a Riverside park picnic at Vinton today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Bechthold
Bechthold
George Bechold
Garrison
Oscar Trunck
Harold Pennell
Bethany Circle
American Legion and Auxiliary
Riverside Park
Vinton
Church and club events in Mechanicsville and area
The Priscilla Sunday school class met at the Presbyterian church with hostesses Mrs Hatcher Thompson and Pufffer while entertainment was led by Mrs Campbell and Spry. The Polly Anna class was hosted by Mrs Levien with assistance from Mrs Hatcher and McCaslin. Gracia guild met with lessons led by Mrs Steffeson and devotional by Mrs Ling and Moon. Visitors included Mrs Torrance of Pawpaw Mich. Bridge club enjoyed a Monday gathering with prize won by Mrs William Dallas. Ways and Means committee members included Trump Campbell Jackson and Ferguson with Dona Dell Jackson and Joanna Herring singing and Virginia Wilson reading. Ladies Aid met at the Methodist church with refreshment committee. American Legion auxiliary meeting at the Legion hall filled by president vacancy after Virginia Vankirk’s resignation. Lulu Robertson chosen historian. Brainard named page for August Davenport convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. McArtor
Cedar Rapids
J. J. McArtor
Delbert
Gerald McArtor
Gerald
William Cashman
Mildred McArtor
Tom Shay
Mount Vernon
Meakin
Minnie Ristow
E. Strite
Florence Keyes
Anna Jordan
Jordan Home
Edna and
Mary Kepler
R. P. Ink
J. H. Jones
Des Plaines
Ill
Edwin
Priscilla
The
Presbyterian Church
Charles Hatcher
Frank Thompson
Raymond Puffer
Frank Campbell
Walter Spry
Frank Levien
Polly Anna
Methodist Episcopal Church
Harry Hatcher
Z. G. McCaslin
Levnen
Howard Carpenter
Gracia Guild
Harry Ste
Lucian Trump
Boyles Jackson
Frank Ferguson
Dona Dell Jackson
Joanna Herring
Virginia Wilson
Roy Stoffel
Ladies Aid Society
William Seivers
James Houl
Harry Davidson
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Virginia Vankirk
Lulu Robertson
Brainard
Davenport
Lisbon couple sails for Europe on S S Georgia
Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Andreas left New York Saturday aboard the S S Georgia for several weeks in Europe including Denmark Rhineland England Norway France and Switzerland. Mrs. E F Vornholt Miss Emma Krueger and Margaret Vornholt hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid with a program featuring a violin solo and readings. Prof and Mrs Frank Shaw of Oberlin Ohio occupy Mrs Stuckslager’s home while she stays with daughter in Wellesley Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Andreas
New York
S. S. Georgia
Europe
Denmark
Rhineland
England
Norway
France
Switzerland
E. F. Vornholt
Emma Krueger
Margaret Vornholt
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Carrie Rogers
Ethel Johnson
Iane Smith
Peggy Frink
Ethel Mae Bigger
Frank Shaw
Oberlin
Ohio
W. C. Stuckslager
Stuckslager
Bradford Faxon
Wellesley
Mass
North Liberty hosts luncheon honoring Mrs Ruth Colony
Mrs Geneva Fossler of Martelle and Mrs Elma Colony of Tiffin co hostesses at a Tuesday luncheon for Mrs Ruth Colony, a recent bride, with twenty seven guests from North Liberty and nearby towns. A silver tea for Miss Lucile Colony and missionary work from India was held at the Methodist church, featuring solos, plays, violin duets, and talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Fossler
Martelle
Elma
Tiffin
Ruth Colony
Arthur Colony
Elva Snavely
Iowa City
Mesdames Mary Colony
Cora Young
Florence Wolfe
Sarah Young
Alma Wolfe
Verne
Ella Chamberlain
Lizzie Lentz
Bess Myers
Jessie Green
Katie Saxton
Emma
Irene Coglan
Lila Alt
Helen Crutchley
Inez Roser
Edith Ranshaw
Dorothy Meyers
Kathryn Wolfe
Lois Stoner
Iowa Zeller
Zita Canney
Oakdale
Anamosa Play Rich Young Ruler at Baptist Church
Anamosa presents The Rich Young Ruler a Bible play at the Baptist church Sunday at 8 p m cast includes LaVerne Miller Frieda Scott and Ethel Barker Congregational choir entertained at a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Glenn A Russell at her parents home Mrs Homer Hanna prior to her June 24 marriage Russell Hanna Also a party for Niles Benson fourth birthday and other social gatherings noted with details of hosts and attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
LaVerne Miller
Frieda Scott
Ethel Barker
Congregational Church
Glenn A. Russell
Homer Hanna
Russell
Wilma Hanna
Russell A. Benson
Niles
Nettie Brown
Della
Sue Bevans
Los Angeles
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
Methodist Church
Cliff Barker
Glenn McLaughlin
Art Kohl
John McNamara
A. ¥. Walton
Wapsipinicon Country Club
B. F. Erb
N. A. Hanson
Ethel Brainard
Coverdales Host Reception for Newleywed Couple
Elwood guests gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coverdale home to honor their son and his wife Mr. and Mrs. R J Coverdale who wed July 2 in Sioux Rapids Iowa. Mrs Coverdale formerly Katherine Petersen of Sioux Rapids. They will reside in Rock Rapids Iowa with many out of town guests from Maquoketa Andrew Delmar Waterloo and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Coverdale
R. J. Coverdale
Sioux Rapids
Coverdale
Katherine Petersen
Rock Rapids
John McIntyre
E. McIntyre
Earl Boyer
Ella Anderson
Glenn Bailey
Brooks
Frank Lane
Maquoketa
Sheets
Andrew
Leonard Kinrade
Delmar
John Junior Coverdale
Waterloo
Williamsburg Library Board Meets at Mrs Harris Home
The Williamsburg library board gathered Monday at Mrs. W F Harris home. Guests Miss Iva Oliver and Miss Ann Kelly spoke on library work in Denver and Nashville. Lunch was served by Mrs Harris and daughter Mary Charlotte. Members listed include Mrs J Henry Hughes and Mrs Fred Blythe. The Marcia club plans a meeting with croquet at 4 PM followed by supper and a business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Harris
Iva Oliver
James Oliver
Skinner Junior High School
Denver
Ann Kelly
Nashville
Harris
Elmer Harris
Mary Charlotte
J. Henry Hughes
Fred Blythe
Ed Evans
Emma Blythe
John W. Donahoe
Ike Drake
L. J. Hogan
Gladys Perkins
Marcia Club
E. M. McGrew
Social Club Notes From Springville Recaps Meetings
Springville society records show the Willing Workers met with Mrs. Margaret Johnston on Wednesday with Mrs. Susan Gearhart assisting. The Fancy Work Club gathered with Mrs. Greenewalt on Thursday as Mrs. John Patten acted as hostess. The M. O. B. club met Thursday with Mrs. Hazel Wilson. Mrs. June Gibson hosted friends on Wednesday with guests Doctor Evelyn Knouf of Los Angeles, and Misses Vina Knouf and Tillie Knouf of Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Emmons will hold a piano and vocal recital Sunday featuring Violet Bruger, Albert Hindman, Frederick Taylor, Carol Bur roughs, Iva Mae Wetzel, Mildred Irons, and Jean Marie Burroughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Society
Margaret Johnston
Susan Gearhart
Fancy Work Club
Greenewalt
John Patten
M. O. B. Club
Hazel Wilson
June Gibson
Evelyn Knouf
Los Angeles
Calif
Vina Knouf
Tillie Knouf
Cedar Rapids
Margaret Emmons
Women host German Ladies society gathering
Atkins Mrs Elizabeth Moeller hosted the German Ladies society on Wednesday. Returns from a fishing trip include Mr and Mrs W G Koehn and Billy, Mr and Mrs J H Koehn, Mr and Mrs Carl Lieb, Mr and Mrs P J McGivern, and Mr and Mrs John Keiper of Newhall. A. J. Campbell family spent a weekend at Mile View cottage on the Wapsie near Central City for a reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Moeller
German Ladies Society
W. G. Koehn
Billy
J. H. Koehn
Carl Lieb
P. J. McGivern
John Keiper
Newhall
A. J. Campbell
Mile View Cottage
Wapsie
Central City
Community Aid Society Events Highlights Local Gatherings
Wyoming The M. E. Aid society members hosted at church parlors with Mrs. Alden and others. The Social card club met at Mrs. Fredericksen s home with prizes to Mrs. Carstensen Jansen and Petersen. Tea for Division Three MEA at Mrs Reitz s home. Past Noble Grand circle met at Mrs Adams in Miles. Camp Fire girls including Christal Stoffel and Betty Buckingham leave Monday for Camp Huaga near Waubeek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Aid Society
W. H. Alden
Lyle Jenkins
S. V. Williams
Roy Overley
Ernest Weller
H. H. Roberts
Peter Fredericksen
Anna Carstensen
Andrew Jansen
Henry Petersen
Methodist Episcopal Aid Society
Gerald Mader
Earl Mallicoat
Ernest Reitz
Noble Grand Circle
Alex Adams
Miles
E. R. Marshall
Charles Marshall
Gordon Marshall
Kyle Poole
H. J. Johnson
C. H. Rogers
Roy Bender
Joe Willman
Norma Lou Barber
Anna Sears
Christal Marie Stoffel
Betty Buckingham
Elaine
Virginia Scarcliff
June Thomson
Camp Huaga
Waubeek
Camp Fire Organization
Calmar Ladies Aid Hosts Socials This Week
Mrs. Peter Stenseth entertained the community ladies aid on Thursday. The Catholic ladies held an ice cream social Saturday on the Meyer lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Stenseth
Meyer Lots
Community Clubs And Visitors In Local Social Roundup
Calamus notes show the Kvindherred ladies gathering at Peter Olson home with Mrs Olson and Mrs A H Peterson hosting. Lutheran Brotherhood met in the parsonage with Rev H J Sheldahl, Leonard Mason and Dan Anderson as hosts. Embroidery club hosted by Mrs Arthur Snyder. Prize winners include Mrs Lester Marron and Mrs Charles Blake in contests. Better Half club met at Mrs John White home with 500 prizes won by Mrs Merritt Dann, Mrs Earl Dann and Mrs Jonathan Hayes. Mrs John Hayes hosted Best Yette card club as well. Visitors include Mrs Virgil White, Mrs John Busch and Mrs Ida Peterson. Mr and Mrs Emil Blom guests of Mr and Mrs V A White. Mr and Mrs Ray Anderson of Pine Bluff Ark visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Olson
Earl Dann
Jonathan Hayes
John Hayes
Virgil White
John Busch
Ida Peterson
George Raider
Birthday gatherings honor local children and club
Whittier Mrs. Raymond McCleary hosted a Thursday party for her son Marland’s second birthday. Beulah Armstrong’s birthday was celebrated Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Will Armstrong’s home. The Garden club enjoyed a Wednesday picnic at Ellis Park Cedar Rapids followed by a later party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond McCleary
Marland
Beulah Armstrong
Will Armstrong
Garden Club
Ellis Park
Cedar Rapids
Anniversary Notes by St Andrews Ladies Aid Near Palo
Members of the St. Andrews Ladies Aid Society gathered at the Martin Rinderknecht home near Palo to celebrate the seventy sixth birthday of Annie Rinderknecht. Attendees included Emma Becker Emma Kramer Maria Karg Clara Paulsen Minnie Meyer William Brug er Henry Hanneman H K Weiditz Henry Guls torf Jacob Brehm Conrad Kerkman John J. Warner the Rev William Ullerich and Harvey Krug Mrs August Krug from Atkins and other Van Horne residents attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrews
Jacob Brehm
Conrad Kerkman
John J. Warner
William Ullerich
van Horne
Harvey Krug
August Krug
Atkins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Vernonites
Mechanicsville
Lisbon
North Liberty
Anamosa
Elwood
Williamsburg
Springville
Hollywood
Dial
Wyoming
Calmar
Calamus
Taining
Lizzie Hopfenbeck
Margaret
Salt Lake City
Utah
Emil Blom
Wealthwood
Minn
V. A. White
Ray. Anderson
Pine Bluff, Ark
Henry Anderson
Whittier
Luberger Company
Luberger
Luberger’s
Christensen
Paser Cree Et Ae Furniture
Third Avenue
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