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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1939

Page

12

Katherine Baxter to Wed Dr. Ralph N. Redmond

Mr and Mrs Arthur Baxter announce the engagement and approaching marriage of daughter Katherine to Dr Ralph N Redmond of Sterling Alabama son of Dr and Mrs T M Redmond of Monticello Iowa Katherine is a Coe College alumna affiliated with Chi Omega and has worked as supervisor of the home lighting division for Illinois Northern Utilities at Dixon Dr Redmond is a University of Iowa Medical School graduate practicing medicine in Sterling The wedding is planned for early August.

Arthur Baxter Seventeenth Street SE Katherine Ralph N. Redmond Sterling, al T. M. Redmond Monticello Miss Baxter Coe College Chi Omega University of Wisconsin Illinois Northern Utilities Dixon Redmond University of Iowa School of Medicine Sterling

Yellow Day Lily Hybrids By Mrs J L Rhea

A garden article by Mrs J L Rhea extols yellow day lily hybrids. It highlights varieties such as Fulva Kwanso Thunbergii D D Wyman Bay State and Lemon Queen with notes on planting timing September and suitability for cut flowers.

J. L. Rhea H. Thunbergi D. D. Wyman Bay State

Garden care tips for July flowering plants and climbers

The article outlines maintenance for brown eyed Susans and purple cone flower along roadsides and garden beds. It advises thorough watering until drainage holes seep water, trimming petunias and platycodon seed pods, and pruning climbing roses to desired heights to conserve vitality for next spring.

Tattle Tales at Country Club Bridal Dance

Bridesmaids and guests recount a Wednesday night at the country club where Jeanne Anthony wed Paul Wolfe after the bouquet toss by Jeanne’s former name. Shown are Mrs. David Beardsley Kay Carey Mrs. Russell Wolfe and Mrs. Frank C. Welch in formal attire as dancing resumes on the porch and inside.

JO Ann Hanzlik Paul W. Wolfe Jeanne Anthony Jeanne Paul Mrs. Wolfe Jan David Beardsley Kay Carey Russell Wolfe Montreal Frank C. Welch

Community Club Notes and Social Gatherings

What Cheer East Side club met with Mrs. Chub Clemens on Thursday thirteen members and two visitors attended. Sew and So club met at City park Friday hosting by Mrs. Omer Bowen Mrs Rex Hemsley and Mrs Fred Koch. Lila Doyne Dixon celebrated her fifteenth with friends including Charlotte Enger Ruth Blacketer Margaret Rhodes Irene Phyllis Martin and Betty Matier. W R C members met Tuesday followed by a social hour at the Yenter sisters home with refreshments by Mrs. E K Linkhart. A group honored Mrs. E L Scott Thursday as she leaves for Cedar Rapids.

East Side Chub Clemens City Park Omer Bowen Rex Hemsley Fred Koch Lila Doyne Dixon Charlotte Enger Ruth Blacketer Margaret Rhodes Irene Phyllis Martin Betty Matier Oxford Yenter Sisters E. K. Linkhart E. L. Scott

Community clubs report midweek outings

The M and M club visited Wild Cat Den State Park in Columbus Junction on Wednesday for a picnic. The Friendly Neighbors club gathered Thursday with Mrs. Corny Dykstra.

M and M Club Wild Cat den State Park Friendly Neighbors Club Corny Dykstra

Club and Lodge Notices From Local Organizations

A long list of meetings and events for various fraternal groups and auxiliaries. Highlights include Lodge No. 141 installations led by H P Krogh, Daughters of Union Veterans memorial service with Woman's Relief and Grand Army of the Republic guests, Typographical auxiliary hosts, Navy Mothers Club gathering, and multiple picnics, breakfasts, and social events at Bever Park, Daniels Park, and Sokol hall with dates and host details.

Rebecca Alexander Daughters of Union Veterans of the K. P. Hall Woman's Relief Corps Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic T. Z. Cook Woman’s Relief Corps No. 11 Daughters of Union Veterans

Social Notes and the Miss Manners Advice Column

A collage of domestic tips and society news covers a letter column praising a wife for deft management of her husband, followed by Miss Manners style replies on dating and appearance. Community notices list church events, meetings, picnics, readings, teas, and farewell gatherings for local educators, with names and venues.

Party honors Harold Letner birthday and anniversary

One hundred six guests gathered on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Letner on Thursday to honor Harold Letner of Pittsburgh who is visiting. the event also marked the Letners wedding anniversary and Harold's birthday.

D. A. Letner Harold Pittsburgh Mrs. Letner

Yosemite Camp Curry Breast Of Lamb Recipe Feature

Yosemite Recipes highlight Camp Curry style lamb breast with onion carrot and tomato, served with sweet gravy and pineapple. The piece also notes an all day hike lunch box and a Ladies Aid social event at Mrs George Carley's home.

Yosemite National Park Camp Curry Ahwahnce Lodge Ladies Aid Society of Maynard Randalia George Carley

Church Groups Plan Meetings and Luncheon Dates

The Philathea class gathers Monday at 9 30 a.m. for a break fast at Mrs W H Nelson 428 Twenty sixth Street SE with assistants Mesdames Hefner Severn Pollins Johnson Harvey and Miss Lucile Powell. A Friday luncheon is hosted by Mrs E R Moore's circle at the church at 12 30. The women’s auxiliary guild holds a picnic luncheon and business session Thursday at 1 p.m. in Ellis Park with hostesses listed including Mesdames Patten White Dunn Hopkins Kness Busenbark Rose Davidson and others.

Women’s Society Circle No. 3 China T. F. Hersch Claude Krebs O. R. Patrick Bever Park Ed Hunter W. W. Reams Leila Gossett West Highlands Seventeenth Street W. Nie Nineteenth Street Philathea W. H. Nelson Twenty-sixth Street T. K. Hefner E. E. Severn Chester Pollins R. E. Johnson R. A. Harvey Lucile Powell E. R. Moore Woman's Auxiliary Guild Ellis Park Ladies and Society R. W. Patten W. W. White Marie Dunn Will Hopkins Will Kness Merle Busenbark W. M. Rose Howard Davidson Walter

Celia Tucker Engaged to Jack Lazarus for Aug Cedar Ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tucker announce the engagement of their daughter Celia to Jack Lazarus son of Mr. and Mrs. L Lazarus of Des Moines. The wedding is set for August 20 in Cedar.

Harry Tucker Center Point Road Celia Jack Lazarus

Farewell to Caswells as they move to Fayette

Members of the Methodist church and Sunday school gave a farewell on the church lawn for Mr and Mrs Carl Caswell and family. They are relocating to Fayette. Also the Presbyterian Sunday school primary class was entertained by teacher Miss Helene Simpson on Thursday. The cemetery association held a park picnic Friday.

Chris Benischek Library Board Myrtle Furst Ruth Andrews Harold Rohmedder John Tudor Betty Furst Jean Houstman Ardith Burns Nellie Stivers Grace Tudor Alma Stuart Elna Rohwedder Alma Benischek Irons Olin Clarence Jansen Oxford Junction Carl Caswell Methodist Church Caswells Fayette Presbyterian Sunday School Helene Simpson Cemetery Association

Local Social News From La Porte City

Mrs Clifford Burr hosted a shower for the son of Mr and Mrs Irving Anton with Mrs Lillian Gar­rabrant and Mrs Ernest Niesen as companions The Catholic Ladies League enjoyed a park picnic Thursday The B G B bridge club held a supper Monday at Mrs Frank Nabholzs home

Clifford Burr Lillian Gare Rabrant Ernest

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Katherine Baxter Dr. Redmond Bi Taras CO Cone ET Ames Taphone Chickering Millbrunner Music Co First St. SE Tattle-Tales Columbus Junction Setore Ever Glacier National Park Pierce O. W. Pierce Great Northern Railway Equitable Des Moines Lows 1.C.C.F H. P. Krogh D. of A. V L. A F. Hall First Avenue E Jack Stafford Lloyd Spencer Daniels Park C. S. Evans V.R. E Friends of V.R.E St. James’ Church Woman’s Relief Corps Rebekah Rebekah No. 79 C.F. Hall Second Avenue SE Navy Mothers Club Gas Company Navy Lodge No. 4 Degree of Honor Protective Association Maud Archibald Ellis Boulevard Companions of the Forest Companions of the Forest of America Odd Fellows Hall Women of the Moose Moose Hall Mooseharl Waterloo Cedar Auxiliary No. 193 Cedar Lodge Cedar Lodge No. 93 I. A. of M Fythian Sisters Pythian Sisters Winter Temple Carrie Morcombe D. of H Chiefs Association of Bever Park Pavilion Parlor City No Parlor City Lodge C. F Valley Camp R.N. A Aldebaran Court Aldebaran Court No. 12 Ben Hur Life Association Sokol Hall U. C. T. Auxiliary Commonwealth Tea Room Callie Conley C. A. DeLane Linn Lodge Linn Lodge No Bess Randa Myrtle Lodge Myrtle Lodge No The Woodmen’s Circle Y.W.C.A Mary Manners Ems Elsie Miss Manners Sue First Baptist United Brethren Edward Novotny Katherine Egan T. B. Parrott Iva Kurtz St. James Dorcas Duck Pond Frank Bingham John Fegley St. Paul's First Christian Bertram Yosemite Gaynor Maddox NEA Service Schoen’s Grace Episcopal Kenwood Methodist Luella DIAL First Avenue SE Continental Buffet Newman's Hotel Roosevelt WM. S, Cadow Celia Tucker Killian Studio la Porte City Lasswell Paramount Theater Cean H. A. Meeker Retex Kittermen's Kitterman Third Avenue
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