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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1932

Page

9

Handcraft To Be Attractive Feature At Girl Reserve Camp

The Wapsie Y camp opens August 1 with Miss Margaret Dennis directing craft work. The Cedar Rapids artist from Pratt Institute will lead pottery, weaving, book binding, and shadow puppets tying craft to Indian lore and drama. Camp activities run to August 22 with crafts offered alongside other YWCA programs.

Wapsie-Y Margaret Dennis Cedar Rapids Delaware Dennis Pratt Art Institute of Dramatics Miss Dennis Wapsie Y

P. T. A. Council Names Committees And Board Members

The advisory pose for the council will include M. S. Hallman, Fred J. Klass, Miss Ruby Byers, Miss Estella Swein, Mrs. Caroline Preston and Mrs. Elizabeth Dennis. The executive board comprises Mrs. C. A. Love president, Mrs. R. N. Klass vice president, Mrs. Amos Scott secretary, L. V. Koch treasurer, Mrs. J. Gent, Miss Lulu B. Secrist and the Rev. Ermil Frye as members at large.

N. Klass Lulu B. Secrist Ermil Frye

Wedding Bells and Local Happenings in Manchester

Last Tuesday Miss Mildred Cummings wed Earl Kauffman at St Marys parish with Rev McKinley officiating. They plan to live in Manchester while working for D J Meggenburg. Friends marked a silver anniversary at the South home, gifts given. Various social events include birthdays, club parties, and garden club meetings with plans for September gatherings and a picnic at Thrills park.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Mildred Cummings Earl Kauffman F. W. McKinley Man D. J. Meggenburg John South Mrs. South

Lawn party honors guests from Idaho and Texas

Stanwood, Mrs. Harry W. Christy of Lewiston Idaho and Mrs. Sedam of Texas were complimented at a lawn party Saturday evening at the J. E. Wilson home. Mrs. Arthur Lerhman hosted the Loyal Workers of St. Paul’s church Thursday.

Lewiston Idaho Sedam Texas J. E. Wilson Fred Haesemeyer Oklahoma Arkansas Holyce Wilson Beth Wilson W. G. Smith Black Hills South Dakota Big Horn Mountains Wyoming Arthur Lerhman Workers St. Paul's Church

Oakdale Family Vacations Hit Chicago Cedar Rapids Trips

Oakdale residents Mr and Mrs Alma M Dorothy plan a two week vacation in Chicago and visits with relatives in Cedar Rapids Sigourney and Ottumwa Mrs Beatrice Voigt and daughter Miss Betty Lou Voigt left Saturday for Minneapolis for two weeks Miss Margaret Robertson and her parents undertake a two week motor trip to Colorado then visit Grinnell relatives Mrs Sadie Leave hosted a gathering on Wednesday Mr and Waldo en of Davenport returned home from committee duties

Alma M. Dorothy Chicago Cedar Rapids Sigourney Ottumwa Beatrice Voigt Betty Lou Voigt Minneapolis Margaret Robertson Colorado Grinnell Sadie Leave Waldo En Davenport

Oelwein and area clubs host rounds of social events

Oelwein groups from the American Legion auxiliary to church circles held meetings and picnics Friday through Wednesday. Golf tournaments at the Oelwein Country Club produced low scores and prizes. A large West Union area party featured Five Hundred and other games with wins by Gertrude Voelker and Gertrude Peliner.

Wilton Junction Hosts Courtesy for Mrs. Mitchell

Miss Helen Shuger and Mrs. Ed J. Maurer entertained many Wilton Junction schoolmates at Miss Shuger’s home as a courtesy to Mrs. Bessie Phipps Mitchell of Washington Ohio, a former resident. Gleaner class of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. D. S. Duncan’s home with Mesdames George Whitmer and Frankie Fulton assisting.

Helen Shuger Ed J. Maurer Bessie Phipps Mitchell Washington Ohio

Hulls at Williamsburg and Iowa county social

Harry E Hulls attends Williamsburg return trip to Washington. Mrs Charles Collins hosts Iowa county rural mail carriers with sixty guests from Victor Marengo Parnell Conroy and Williamsburg. After the meeting bridge and five hundred games are played.

Washington Charles Collins Iowa County Victor Marengo Parnell Conroy Williamsburg

Arlington notes and reunions mark local events

Arlington residents attend many social gatherings and reunions. The Arlington high school class of 1931 held its first reunion visiting local sights. Various clubs meet at homes and parks including the Pastime Embroidery club and the Four Four club. A birthday party and kitchen shower are noted, with several residents hosting events for neighbors and friends.

Will King Arlington High School Decorah Spillville Bily Clock Works West Union Josephine Nus Ruth Leonhart Hilda Phillip Henrietta Norton Florence Nus Raymond Berry Leslie Green Robert Hutchinson E. Richards Embroidery Club Mary Walrath Will Thompson Omaha Neb Park Leslie

Goldsmith Family Reunion At Cedar Park Marion

The Goldsmiths held their annual reunion at Cedar Park near Marion last Sunday with forty four members present. Attendees included multiple Goldsmith relatives and several guests. luncheon for the Ladies Golf Club followed by afternoon activities hosted by Mesdames Decker and Ruther.

Goldsmiths Cedar Park Marion Fred Goldsmith G. D. Goldsmith Marvin Norbert William Schroeder, Jr Dale Louis Goldsmith Henry Dircks Eileen Norman Goldsmith Chris Hansen Freddie Alfred Freese Floyd Hansen Bethany Ann Charles Conrad Ralph Penningroth Charles G E Strackbein Ther Carl Schnabel Lester Dorothy Lloyd Norma Jean Fred Goldsmith, Jr Wayne Miss Emma Orley Butler Ralph Gehris Bertha Mae Rogers Harry Decker Walter Ruther Tipton

Local clubs meet with hosts and prizes awarded

The Methodist Ladies Aid met in church parlors with Emma Corbin and Agnes Leib ler as hosts. North Auxiliary saw Mrs Al Ridterman host. Contests awarded to Mrs A Spillman Mrs Floyd McMeal Mrs Ed Riemers and Mrs F Butterfield. Bridge Club held a Crystal Lake picnic with prizes to Miss Mildred Bergmund Agnes Horstman and Mrs William Eden. Just-A-Mere club met at Mrs William Eden with twelve members and four guests present. Officers elected: President Mrs H Shelton Vice President Mrs Harold Eden Secretary Mrs Dan Ander ne Treasurer Mrs Agnes Kal en

Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society Emma Corbin Agnes Leibler al Ridterman North Auxiliary Club A. Spillman Floyd McMeal Ed Riemers F. Butterfield McLatchie Bridge Club Crystal Lake Mildred Bergmund Agnes Horstman William Eden Tom Mar Just-A-Mere Club H. Shelton Harold Eden Dan Anderne Agnes Kalen

Birthday Dinner Honors Dr A C Schoenthaler In North English

North English residents hosted a dinner Friday evening to honor Dr A C Schoenthaler on his birthday. Guests included J L Swift Harold Swift Merle Hatter W W Lawler Frank Allen Dr L A Miller and William Kueneman. Mrs Schoenthaler was aided by Mrs Allen and Mrs Swift.

A. C. Schoenthaler J. L Harold Swift Marengo Merle Hatter W. W. Lawler Frank Allen L. A. Miller William Kueneman Schoenthaler Allen Swift Dorcas Society Ed Harbor C. M. Mahannah Women's Fare Missionary Society Adda Berry Eliza Roller Belle Gibbens Mary But- Bi Van

Miss Jane Goodwill to Spend Summer in City Guest

Miss Jane Goodwill of Minden Louisiana arrived Wednesday and will spend the rest of the summer here as a guest of Miss Walker of 852 Second Avenue SE. She was part of the house party hosted by Miss Walker last week. Goodwill studies at Newcomb College in New Orleans and belongs to Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Jane Goodwill Minden Miss Walker Second Avenue SE Miss. Walker Miss Goodwill Newcomb College New Orleans Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority

Local social notes highlight club events and travels

The Anamosa society page lists hostess committee members for a country club party and high score awards for a bridge event. Local residents plan visits to Nashville and Iowa City while other gatherings include library benefit social, a BPW picnic, and a Woman's Relief corps supper. A newlywed couple, Miss Mary Dayhoff and Richard Nichols, will reside in Anamosa after their Galena ceremony.

Eavenfight R. M. Peet Palms Calif Florence Dandridge Business and Professional Women’s Club State Park Woman's Relief Corps

Edgewood Picnic Speakers Highlight W C T U Event

Edgewood W C T U held its annual picnic at Rev Charles H True home with an illustrated talk on life in his pioneer home. Speakers included Rev T R Gray Rev T J Elwick Mrs Elwick and the Joneses plus many Edgewood and Cedar Rapids attendees. Forty Hamlett relatives gathered at Bixby State park with a large local turnout including Straberry Point and Waterloo residents.

Edgewood W. C Hugh Ellis Jones T. R. Gray John Rhines Clara Robbins Howard Jerry Schenke Eli Hindal D. S. Glazier Delbert Wilson Lee Densmore Lorna Fritzi Frank Henry Smith Emma Wait Mabel True Wesley Beyer Roberta Eckhart Cedar Rapids Hamlett Bixby State Park Tom Hamlett Lamont Lila Lickiss Arlington H. Atwood South di McGregor Wilchester William Manchester Strawberry Point Art Cleveland Oakley Rulon Laurence Rulon Waterloo Elias Hamiett Wood Earl Sharp Roy Alcorn William Rulon Edgewood

Estherach-Vanscoy wedding at Rock Island church

Miss Estherach daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Hack Chelsea and Kenneth Vanscoy son of Mr and Mrs J K Vanscoy Belle Plaine wed July 15 at the Methodist church Rock Island Ill Rev Powell officiated Mrs Vanscoy is a high school graduate The groom from Aberdeen South Dakota high school and has lived in Belle Plaine The couple will reside in Belle Plaine

Estherach Edward Hack Chelsea Kenneth Vanscoy Belle Plaine J. K. Vanscoy Methodist Church Rock Island, Ill Powell Vanscoy Aberdeen St. Michael's Catholic Church Alice B. Victoria Milo F. Suchy Elberon Ed. Prynn Martha M. Victoria Vincent Suchy John Victoria Frank Suchy Mary Richardson Elnora E. Ri Henry Kasal Rock Isl Wava’ Richardson Eric Duncan Chester Trout Muscatine Duncan Kasal Chelsea High School Lillian Kephart Gordon Sherman Washington Christian Church Kahoka J.W. Pearson Miles Shelman W. L. Kephart Sigourney J. W. Shelman

Belle Plaine weddings and community notices

A sequence of local society items covers two Belle Plaine weddings. Miss Alice B Victoria marries Milo F Suchy at St Michael church with few relatives present. Elinora Richardson wed Henry Kasal at Rock Island Presbyterian Church with a small procession and reception in Muscatine.

Missionary Society Event and Local Club Meetings Reported

Wapello Leyda and others hosted a Presbyterian missionary society event with eight guests from Winfield, featuring a play “Mura San of Tokio, Japan.” The newly formed Past Grand circle held its first meeting with listed members and by-laws, while Tri-T chapter No. 6 discussed plans for the year. Dinner hosts entertained guests including Creswells and Collins family members.

E. R. Winter Chapter 6 Tri-T H. E. Hoover G. W. Oakes Gladys Hammond A W. Hinderman Paul Huddle Anna Paris Thryn Isabelle Creswell Los Angeles Calif Lort Creswell Marie Gertrude Collins F. E. Paris Prank Stineman

Ainsworth Bridge Club Meets for Luncheon and Results

Ainsworth Tuesday Bridge club enjoyed a luncheon at Mrs. Ethel Trotter's home with two tables of play. Olive Arthand won high score and Nora Spessard was second. The group will meet next at Mrs. Gladys Evans. Local social notes announce the marriage of Marian Willis to Howard Wolfe on August 19 1930 in Jefferson.

American Legion Auxiliary Circle Glenn G. Johnson Ivan Hanson Kate Swartz Lucy Conkey James Arnold Phillip Lazio Owen Hintz Burke Hintz Richard Jamison James McFadden Marcella Schlumbohm Lavonne Mack Bobby Hilsabeck D. Rheinhardt Edwin Little Alice Armbruster June Bennett Clarice Armbruster Frances McDevitt Therese McDevitt Oelwein Country Club Cedar Falls Manchester Independence Waterloo Waverly Aea J. Bennett B. Little Seaida A. Near Ethel Trotter Olive Arthand Nora Spessard Gladys Evans Marian Willis Thomas Willis Rennsacer Ind Howard Wolfe Charles Wolfe Ainsworth Jefferson Wiley Maron Ill Wolfe Eliza Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Seer de Ree Eee Te Dee Ee Lins Edith Richards

Miss Faye Gardner Weds Harry Sizer in Lisbon Church

Lisbon’s Methodist Church hosted the summer wedding of Miss Faye Louise Gardner daughter of Dr and Mrs John R Gardner to Harry W Sizer of Washington son of William Sizer of Mount Vernon in a 250 guest ceremony. The rite featured organist Vincent Roach and violinist Buéta Bennett, followed by a reception at the Gardner home and a brief eastbound honeymoon before returning to Washington.

Lisbon Faye Louise Gardner John R. Gardner Harry W. Sizer Washington William Sizer Mount Vernon William J. Macaulay Vincent Roach St. Ansgar Samuel S. Dunn Frances Henderson Cedar Rapids Thames Sizer Ethel Marie Roach Nashua Claricé Johnston Joyce Ann Dunn George Sizer Waterloo Russell Gardner Iowa City Gordon Sizer Raphael Gardner Samuel Dunh John W. Macaulay L. A. Holland Etha Dawson Agnes Wheelan Frank Murdock Frank Kas Rex Dean Iowa Falls Jennie Gardner H. V. Gardner Marguerite Stevens Fuussell Gardner J. P. Scallan Waucoma Frances Henfamily George W. Sturges Pearl Betty Rumble Pauline Bomberger Polo Ill Ethel Marie Wilma Roach Grace Peet Martelle Helen Cumming Ruby Wade L. W. Reid Herold Reid Merrill Burge P. W. Peterson Florence Keyes Glenn Blaine Bertram Bueta Bennett Cornell Arrow Society Faye Gardner Miss Gardner Wilma Pauline Bom R Fil Clarice Johnston Young People Methodist Church Bloise Stuckslager C. A. Edmonds Thomas Park

Lisbon social events feature sixteen guests at luncheon

Mrs. H. FP Sandrock hosted sixteen friends for a Tuesday luncheon with bridge and prizes. Miss Onalee Staab led a miscellaneous shower for Clifford McQuown and family. A lawn picnic followed, with many Lisbon High students and guests listed among attendees.

H. FP. Sandrock Clifford McQuown Onalee Staab Eaeeenee Lisbon High School Luella Mohn Dorothy Robinson Edith Ruth Bertha McQuown Maxine Kamerling Dorothy Lang Irene Kohl

Local Social Notes Highlight Marengo Events and Wedding

Marengo society reports Mrs J E Fra hosted the trician club at Patrick's church. Ruth Fields and Merritt Randolph wed July 16 in Moline Illinois witnessed by bride’s sister Mrs Leonard Elliott. Randolph couple plan farm near Ladora. Fortnightly club hosted by Mrs E L Hollis. Marengo golf club picnic drew sixty. low-scoring pair Mrs F Paul Harned and Rev W T Martin.

J. E. Fra Trician Club Patrick's Catholic Church Thursay Ruth Fields J. E. Fields Keota Merritt Randolph Emma Randolph Ladora Moline Leonard Elliott Randolph E. L. Hollis

Washington Man Wed In California

Rose Marie Dontanville of Pasadena Calif marries William Bragg son of Mrs Speer of Washington in Ontario California July 13. Bragg a Worsham embalming graduate and former Goodin Funeral staff will manage a mortuary in Santa Rosa.

Washington Rose Marie Dontanville A. A. Dontanville Pasadena Calif William Bragg C. A. Speer Robert Dontanville St. George’s Church Ontario University of Southern California Bragg Cornell College Worsham College of Embalming Chicago Goodin Funeral Home California Santa Rosa Lafferty and Smith Mortuary

Local Social Clubs Hold Meetings and Bridge Games

Springville social season shows Ladies Aid hosted by Cornelia Knight Ma tilda Berlin and Bert Whitcomb. FPoyal Neigh picnic in Butler's Park with twenty attendees. Lulu Batchelder led Bridge club with three tables. Attendees included Irma Schwab Cleo Crew Oma Patten Anna Sterner Inez Hunte Vivian Johnston Avah Calvert Monica Rodman Flo Sterner Lulu Batchelder Carolyn Sterner. Honors awarded to Vivian Johnston Cleo Crew and Carolyn Sterner.

Mesdamés Cornelia Knight Matilda Berlin Bert Whitcomb Ladies Aid Society Fpoyal Neigh Butler's Park Lulu Batchelder Bridge Club Mesdames Irma Schwab Cleo Crew Oma Patten Anna Sterner Inez Hunte Vivian Johnston Avah Calvert Monica Rodman Flo Sterner Carolyn Sterner

Monticello Bridge Club Closes Season With Socials

Monticello notes from Mrs. Ray Echternacht hosting the last bridge meeting of the season at her home with high score by Mrs. A P Lambert and traveling prize to Mrs. Carl Hodson. Out of town guests include Mrs. Paul Rader of Chicago and Mrs. R H Friederici of Cincinnati. The Fourth weekly club event at the local Country club drew 38 members with Mrs. F E Stimson high score and Mrs. M d Cass traveling prize. refreshments by committee led by Mrs. Stewart Stahler. Other items mention visiting Frieda Hanken of Lincoln, Neb. a Friday literary club meeting. and a birthday party for Mary Jane Veitch.

Delta Delt Bridge Club Ray Echternacht Moniday A. P. Lambert Carl Hodson William Smith Frion Frieda Hanken Lincoln Neb Monticello James Ricklefs Marion Pool B. C. Ricklefs B. C. Roberts Robert Coon Willard Sheldon F. E. Stimson M. d Friday John Prasér John Perrine Moscow Frederick Stuhier George Guyan William Sloan Franah Zubler Kellum James Veitch Mary Jane Frances Taylor Edith Ferring Eleanor McDaniel Kathleen Eilers Mary Hanssen Berdina Stutt Ruth Roberts Wanda Podhaski Rosella Behrends Hansetta Pierce Arline Balster Peggy Courtright Lucille Yossi Dolores Yossi Ione Bender Doris Dolores Lubben

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