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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1940

Page

11

Brides Choose Midsummer and Fall Weddings in Tipton

Tipton and Aurora announce engagements and marriages. Miss Viola Syring will wed Walter Wiebke at Clarence Evangelical and Re formed church on Aug 11 at 2 pm officiated by Rev. Mittler. In Aurora Miss E June Miller married Joseph N Thompson in Independence Iowa.

Tipton Hugo Stuhr Viola Syring Walter Wiebke Henry Wiebke London Clarence F. J. Mittler Gladbrook Aurora E. June Miller Clayte Miller Joseph N. Thompson J. H. Thompson Black Creek N. C Independence H. H. Dill Jessie Morton Joseph Kelly Ralph Kline Ivan Lee F. A Barker Harriet Brigham Thompson Town State College Rural Electrification Administration Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Minneapolis Mr. Thompson North Carolina State College Iowa State College Moscow Ida University of Idaho

Thornburgs Host Community Groups and Shower Event

Mrs Walter Draegert entertained the White Oak missionary society at her home. Christian aid society meetings were hosted at the church parlors by Mrs Jonas Moorehead and Mrs Alice Albrighton. Seventy attended a post nuptial shower for Mrs Wayne Hudson at the Christian church parlors. Luncheon was served by the Christian aid society. Darlene and Lois Merryfield hosted the Prairie Lassies 4 H club at their home.

Walter Draegert White Oak Missionary Society Christian Aid Society Jonas Moorehead Alice Albrighton Christian Church Wayne Hudson Barbara Strasser Darlene Lois Merryfield Prairie Lassies

Community Club Gatherings Across Calamus and Dundee

Local clubs met midweek in homes across Calamus and Dundee including Happy Bunch card group in Mrs. W C Schroeder s home and O A O card club in Mrs Albert Smith s house. Engagements announced for Culah Gray to Donald Wescott in Cedar Rapids and Mildred Seward to Carl Speck of Knoxville with August and September wedding plans.

Ralph Gray Happy Bunch W. C. Schroeder Albert Smith Richard Eden Ida Petersen Paul Ostergaard Stanwood Calamus Wednesay Dundee Glen Seward Mildred Carl C. Speck Knoxville Immaculate Conception Masonville

Local social notes and engagements in Brooklyn and Central City

Brooklyn expresses hosting duties for Mrs A Avery and others with out of town guests. The Poweshiek county auxiliary selects a new president at Campbell park picnic. Engagements announced in Central City include Lois Maxine Geesey to Harold De Woody with a August 20 wedding and Leona Fothergill to Lawrence Martinsen with a August 13 wedding in Monticello.

A. Avery Wallace Edelen Raymond Mitchell Gene Downey H. F. Miller Contract Bridge Club E. C. Mathies Chicago Ralph McLaughlin Charlestown W. Va Elmer Hawkins Workers Club Central City M. B. Geesey Lois Maxine Harold W. de Woody Charles If. de Woody Coggan Federated Church C. E. Fothergill Monticello Leona Second Avenue SE Lawrence C. Martinsen Jess Martinsen

Oxford Hosts Needle Club and Many Local Socials

Oxford society pages note Mrs. Floyd Edwards hosting the Needle club, a 76th birthday for Mrs. George Venter, and multiple showers and weddings. Barbara Stuart of North Liberty will wed Wilton Sherlock Aug 1 at home festivities. Various clubs meet, picnics held, and a couple’s golden anniversary celebrated.

Floyd Edwards George Venter Russell Sherlock James Sherlock Helen Sherlock Barbara Stuart North Liberty Wilton Sherlock Kings Daughters George Robertson Tuesay Silver Inn Mesdames Eldon Cook Henry Dee Emmet Beard Ralph Cook R. Underwood al Eister Oxford Elizabeth Wilbur Wyjack John Wyjack Coralville St. Mary's Rectory P. J. Ryan Irene Fister Wyjack Tiffin High School University High School Great Lakes Pipe Line

Shower Held for Mrs Malvin Case in Barnes City

A miscellaneous shower was hosted at the Christian church for Mrs Malvin Case the former Orabella Wyrore. Hosts included Mrs Ray Boatman Mrs Kenneth Darland and Mrs Jienny Doonan. Mrs Case departs Sunday for Bedford. Out of town guests listed include Mrs Misea Core Mrs Helen Graffe and Carma from Tama and Mrs Ivan Ingraham and Mrs Ned Hildebrande of Deep River.

Malvin Case Orabella Wyrore The Christian Church Ray Boatman Kenneth Darland Jienny Doonan Ruby Gaston Charlene Bonita Gott Frances Bisele Elinor Hildebrand Etta Grubb Case Bedford Misea Core Helen Graffe Carma O Tama Ivan Ingraham Ned Hildebrande Deep River

Lamont Clark Honored At Home By Friends And Neighbors

Lamont Clarence FC Clark was saluted Tuesday at his residence as friends and neighbors gathered to celebrate him with warm tributes and goodwill. The event highlighted Clark's contributions to the local community and showcased local support.

Clarence FC Clark

Local families host reunions and birthday honors in Butler park

Mr and Mrs Fred Williams and daughters Dorothy and Loraine of Muncie Indiana joined 53 members from Springville Anamosa Cedar Rapids and Whittier for a picnic and family reunion of the T W Pollock Willi Pollock and R C Wilson families in Butler park. Mrs Bess Newland entertained the M O R club Thursday. Plans are set to mark the clubs thirtieth anniversary August 8 in Butler park with all former members as guests. Mrs Sarah Pearson was honored on her seventy seventh birthday earlier in the week. Mr and Mrs J S Bowdish gave a Monday evening courtesy to Mrs Ivan Brennaman and her children of Orange City New Jersey. Mrs Carl Falcon and Mrs Martha Hood of Marion were visitors and Mrs Wilbur Stearne hosted the Progressive club luncheon Friday. Mrs Delbert Collicott of Los Angeles attended.

Fred Williams Dorothy Loraine Muncie Ind W. Pollock Willi Pollock R. C. Wilson Butler Park Springville Anamosa Cedar Rapids Whittier Bess Newland Sarah Pearson J. S. Bowdish Ivan Brennaman Orange City N. J Carl Falcon Martha Hood Marion Wilbur Stearne Progressive Club Delbert Collicott Los Angeles

Church Missionary and Circle Meetings Across Local Groups

Saron Lutheran Missionary society meets Thursday at 2 30 p m. First Christian Women of the Couples class lunch at Bever Park Wednesday at 1 p m. St James Methodist Gleaner circle meets Thursday at 2 p m. Bethany Congregational Phoebe Lamb circle starts Friday at 10 30 a m with lunch at noon at the Juncheon home. Rev Ty Byers address 1236 Eighth Street NW. First Evangelical Mrs Woodward’s division hosts a silver tea at 306 Nineteenth Street SE Thursday 2 to 4 p m. First United Brethren Loyal Workers skip regular meeting for a family outing next Sunday at Waltonian Camp. Trinity Methodist Circle 2 breakfast Bever Park Thursday 9 a m. Circle 4 breakfast at 1034 F Avenue NW Thursday 9 a m. Delta class picnic lunch Friday 12 30 p m Ellis Park large pavilion.

Bethany Congregational Phoebe Lamb Juncheon Ty Byers Eighth Street NW Waltonian Trinity Methodist Bever Park J. B. Green F Avenue NW Delta Ellis Park

Local social notices from Postville and area clubs

Postville hosts and club gatherings fill the week with bridge parties showers picnics and a Republican club talk. Hostesses include Mrs J P Lawvelle Mrs Louise Meyer Rosena Oestman and Mrs Harvey Roberts with engagements for Loretta Horgan and visiting Dal ing Texas guests.

J. PF. Lawvelle Henderson William Kneeland Kneeland J. W. Meyers Ilenry Steele Fred J. Walliams Auction Bridge Club Kenneth Kerr Ther Farm Warl Marston Dal- Ing Texas

Community Clubs Schedule Social Evenings Around Town

Shellsburg hosts a Walther league roller skating party at Winton on Friday evening. Presbyterian young peoples classes hold a Wiener roast at C. L. Blanter home Thursday. Past Matron's club of OFRS entertained at Howard Hagan home Tuesday. Lutheran Men's club met at Mark Reynolds home Monday. Happy Twenty club plans annual dinner and Cedar Rapids theater trip next.

Walther League

Pauline OConnor to Wed Richard Stritesky

Mrs C J OConnor announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Pauline OConnor to Richard L Stritesky son of Mr and Mrs L W Stritesky. The wedding is planned for August 14 at Immaculate Conception church Cedar Rapids.

C. J. O’connor Fifteenth Street Pauline O'Connor Richard L. Stritesky L. W. Stritesky Mount Vernon Avenue Miss O'Connor Immaculate Conception Church Mr. Stritesky McKinley High School Mr Stritesky Coe College Alpha Delta Alpha McKesson-Robbins, Inc Killian Cedar Rapids

Past Matrons of Mecca entertained at Toddville home

The Past Matrons of Mecca chapter O BFS metFriday at Mrs Harald Tassor’s Toddville home. Attendees included Mesdames EB Ware FO Haines Crosier Lyons Lyttle Montgomery Ho Schaum Henderson Byers Runyan Jassie Freeman Matin Read Warnock and Mr Mar Guerile Hoagland Center Point. Ladies Aid and Christian and Presbyterian groups held meetings with hostesses Mrs Earnest Haars Mrs Alfred Boss and others.

Mecca BFS Harald Tassor Toddville EB Ware C FO Haines Wm, Crosier HC Lyons S Lyttle J Montgomery Ho Schaum Arthur Henderson A G_ Byers H. F. Runyan Fred Jassie James Freeman Garnet Mat Earnest Haars W Ho Treft Alfred Boss Presbyterian Aid Society

Picnic for Young Married Couples Club at Victor Allen cabin

Maquoketa group met Tuesday for a picnic above Lakehurst Community. Singing was led by Jed. Participants included Mr and Mrs Snyder and Mr and Mrs Roy Thompson.

Young Married Couples Club Victor Allen Lakehurst Jed Rey Foc Snyder Roy Thompson

Amber Shower Honoring Mr and Mrs Lawrence Otten in Anamosa

A shower was given for Mr and Mrs Lawrence Otten Fris day at the K P hall in Anamosa. The couple recently married will make their home there. Mrs Otten hosted a later gathering Wednesday for their son Leonard's birthday with guests Nelda Englebert Ruth Kofoed Owen Kofoed John Kofoed Maxine Harms Ralph Harms Shirley Siebel and Mrs Ho Dicks family Maynard Rose Marie and others.

Lawrence Otten Frisday K.P Hall Anamosa Otten Otte Otten Ther Leonard Nelda Englebert Ruth Owen John) Kofoed Maxine Ralph Harms Shirley Siebel Ho Dicks Maynard Rose Marie Lawrence Otten

Anamosa Hosts Steak Fry and Social Round at Fenton Home

Anamosa society notes record a steak fry at the Fenton home Tuesday evening with ten girls hosted by Miss Delores Smith of Watertown SD as a guest. The group then attended a theater in Dubuque and an active week featured a card party and a bridge luncheon chaired by Mr and Mrs Frank Maudsley at the Wapsipinicon Country Club.

Bo Fenton Fenton Delores Smith Watertown Dubuque Wapsipinicon Country Club Frank Maudsley Charmen

Monticello Club Hosts and Farewell Courtesy

Monticello social notes report Mrs Antonia Hanssen entertaining the Reading and Sewing club Monday with Mrs William Knoack as guest of honor at a farewell gathering for her departure to Guthrie Center. The Five Hundred club met at Mrs Will Thompson’s home in Dubuque on Thursday.

Antonia Hanssen Reading and Sewing Club William Knoack Creorge Bailey Knoack Guthrie Center Five Hundred Club Will Thompson Dubuque

Local social events honor brides and birthdays in town

Lisbon Tone Smith hosted a shower for Mrs Randall Warfel on Tuesday. Fayette The Methodist L. 4 S entertained Maynard L. AS on Wednesday. The Volga Valley club met Thursday with Mrs CoH Wilson. Friends of Elizabeth Mitehard celebrated her birthday anniversary Monday. Mr and Mrs C R Carpenter entertained Tuesday for Mrs Dorothy Houston of Ocala Florida. Friends of Irene Welch surprised her Tuesday for her eighth birthday anniversary.

Charles Akers Hugo Gehris A L. Mensing Lydia Circle Irene Conrad Charles Barnes J. W. Milota Trinity Lutheran Aid — Society H. Maas

Marguerite Louise Vesely Engaged to James W Hermsen

Mrs Rose Vesely of 112 Fourteenth Street SE announces the engagement of her daughter Marguerite Louise Vesely to James W Hermsen, son of Mr and Mrs W G Hermsen of 275 Twelfth Street NW. The wedding is planned for early fall.

Donald Deklotz Birthday Party At Newhall Home

Mrs Gilbert Deklotz hosted nineteen children for Donald Deklotz tenth birthday on Monday. In Legion auxiliary, Mrs Elizabeth Stusted installed officers including President Ruth Schrader and Secretary Christine Gafellort. Mesdames Weichman and Bierschenk served as hostesses for St Paul’s Catholic church ice cream social in the city park tonight at 9:00.

Gilbert Deklotz Donald Elizabeth Stusted Legion Auxiliary Ruth Schrader Caroline Connor Christine Gafellort Lena Liegewald Elizabeth Husted Luella Boddicker Florence Claussen Tena Miller Bertha Weichman Jessie MelLand Emery Weichman Alma Bierschenk St Paul's Catholic Church

Cone lake celebration honors visitors and birthdays

Conesville Mrs Ruby Warnstaff hosted a party for junior girls of the Re formed Sunday school and guests. Mrs Forest Maxwell entertained the Double Fight card club. Kathleen and Margaret Ann Burek were honored at a birthday party. Anna and Fay Gay of Minneapolis were feted at a picnic at the Gay club house at Cone Lake.

Ruby Warnstaff Reformed Sunday School Forest Maxwell Thursay Kathleen Margaret Ann Burek Anna Fay Gay Minneapolis

Picnic Event At Columbus Chautauqua Park

The Shellbark club hosted a picnic at Columbus Chautauqua park with Mrs Jennie Lee entertaining the group. Mrs Eva Blair and Mrs Eva Cowger led entertainment, and Mrs Robert Hanft hosted the Presbyterian Martha class on Tuesday. The Presbyterian Calendar group met Thursday with Mrs David Mee Afee.

Shellbark Club Columbus Chautauqua Park Jennie L.ee Eva Blair Eva Cowger Robert Hanft Presbyterian Calendar David Mee

What Cheer Legion Auxiliary Elects Delegates and Plans Picnic

The What Cheer Legion Auxiliary elected Minnie Allai and Mrs. C. H. Witt as delegates to the state convention in Dubuque. New president Mrs. Carl Fabritz appointed committee chairmen. The East Side club met with Mrs. eo Shaw to plan the July 25 city park picnic led by Mrs. Chub Clemens, Mrs H. E. Albrecht and Mrs. Fred Koch. Chapter V of P.E. observed its fiftieth anniversary with a tea hosted by Mrs. Mary Baughman, with two charter members present. Twelve chapters were represented and 65 attendees.

Legion Auiliary Minnie Allai C. H. Witt Dubuque Carl Fabritz East Side Club Eo Shaw City Park Chub Clemens H. E. Albrecht Fred Koch P. E Mary Baughman Billa Funk Des Moines Eva Baines

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Joseph H. Thompson Thornburg Frank P Henry Shellsburg Culah Donald Wescott C. H. Wescott Lowden Bertram Marjorie Albaugh Ruth Mikulecky Miss Albaugh Robert Begley Eleanor Trimble Miles Sutera Robins Rosemary Neville Ruth Reid Margaret Jacobson Albaugh Mikulecky Maxine Sproston Mount Vernon Joseph Mikulecky Culah Henry Mildred Seward Brooklyn Lois Maxine Geesey Lasswell Leona M. Fothergill Marengo Frank R. Smith Edna Allen Fred Branch Frank Brown F. C. Lindenmayer Clarence Kern Clellan Shaull Woman’s Relief Corps Marie Myers Terry Randall Methodist Aid Society Fred Wilson Milford Denzler Ernest Langlas James Bayles Culah Evens Clarence O. Evens Verle Sanders Claude Sanders Vinton Ettie Russell Ada Redding Russell 1638 Avenue NE Cc. O. Evens Fern Evens Fay Evens Edith Trotter Bessie Johnson Emma Pnovsky Evelyn Doyle Marjorie Tompkins Hazel Anderson Culah Marie Henry Town National Farm Loan Association Sanders Vinton High School Hi-Lo Bridge Club Frank Brainerd I. J. Hoskins F. F. Wie~hen Grant Silver C. A. Johnson Dewey Waychoff Charles Johnson John Leeck Peter Nissen Barnes City Brabbit-Taylor Music CO King Band Instruments 1St Ave Iowa Saron Lutheran Missionary Society First Christian St. James Gleaner Circle First Evangelical First United Brethren Postville Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Richard Stritesky Clubs Wild Rose Lodge Wild Rose Lodge No 51 A To S. A Gags Company General Dodge General Grenville Dodge Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Building Eliza Wilson L Street Chiefs Association Winter Temple Pythian Sisters Ars Bess Pohorsky Alta Robertson Tirzah Society Ars Bertha Larkin Maplewood Drive Queen of the West Queen of the West Lodge Ladies’ Society of the Boof LF Pan Indy Af Py D. of At & Pin the Maccabees Duck Pond T. PA T Pla Bbever Park Valley Camp Valley Maine Hall First Avenue E Ambar Grotto Atusthory Ellis Park River Linn Lodge Linn Lodge No Beyer Park Standard Life Standard Life Association No 172 Star of the West Star of the West, Lodge No. 1 Knights of Pythias V.of. W V. F . Post Ladies’ Auxiliary River Pavilion Rebecca Alexander Daughters of Union Veterans of the Star OF Maine Rebekah Lodge No Maine Lodge Melody Camp Reyal Frodes Moose Hall Jureniles Carrie Morecambe Carne Morecambe Lodge No 2 Pam Robert Kehne Hernah Hutchison Twenty-second Avenue Mons Day Pan Maquoketa Lisbon Tone Smith Randall Warfel Miss Vesely Marguerite Vesely Newhall Conesville Columbus Junction Er Tare AN Monarch Second Ave Helen West I - Laundry CO Nea Ke Ese! Ie
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