Mary Vail Weds Lester Davis in Des Moines
Mary Agnes Vail and Lester E. Davis married Thursday night at Kenwood Park Methodist Church in Des Moines. Rev Foster M Beck officiated. Attendants were Florence Diers and James Vail with guests including Mrs George Amos. The couple will reside in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Vail
Eleventh Street
Mary Agnes
Lester E. Davis
Des Moines
Kenwood Park Methodist Church
Foster M. Beck
Florence Diers
Cedar Rapids
James Vail
Houston
Tex
Diers
Hide
George Amos
Yuma
Aziz
Davis
Coe College
Towa State Teachers College
Alpha Beta Gamma
Westinghouse Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Des Moines. Mr. Davis
Drake University
Pacific Coast Borax Company
Breakfast party honors Miss Fussell in Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Frank C Waples and Mrs. W N Bailey hosted a Friday morning breakfast at the Waples home to honor Miss Margaret Fussell, bride elect of Ralph C Olberg of Chicago on Aug 20. Guests included numerous local women and relatives, with crystal gifts presented at the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Frank C Waples
W. N. Bailey
Park Avenue SE
Waples
Forest Drive
Margaret Fussell
M. W. Fussell
Ralph C. Olberg
Chicago
Woveds
Town City
Rollo Pickford
David Pugh
G. H Teller
M. R. Warren
Tommy Davis Celebrates Fourth Birthday at Bever Park
Tommy Davis, son of Mr and Mrs J Elliott Davis of 2510 Twenty sixth Street Drive SE, celebrated his fourth birthday Thursday afternoon at Bever Park. Guests included Denny Bell, Jack Randall, Sonny Byrne and David Turner III before returning to the Davis home for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Davis
J Elliott Davis
Twentysixth Street
Dinner Hosts Welcome Guest From Minneapolis
Mr and Mrs David Turner of 301 Twenty third Street Drive SE will host and Mrs Jess Dobson Alt of Minneapolis arrives to spend the weekend as the guest of Mrs Edward F Winslow at 2171 Linden Drive SE. Dinner will be served at the Turner home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Turner
Twenty-third Street Drive
Jess Dobson Alt
Minneapolis
Edward F Winslow
Linden Drive
Turner Home
Mrs. Clay E Phillips Hosts Birthday Dinner
Mrs. Clay E Phillips of 503 Twenty third Street NE entertained at dinner Tuesday evening honoring her husband Mr Phillips on his birthday. Guests included Mrs Dwight Krumholtz Mr and Mrs Dean Koenig and Mrs Myron Koenig and Mr and Mrs Donald Klecitsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay E. Phillips
Twenty-third Street
Mr Phillips
Dwight Krumholtz
Dean
Myron L. Koenig
Donald W. Klecitsch
Overnight guests visit Krumboltz residence
Overnight guests at 2231 Fifth avenue SE included Dr. Roy Walgren of Pearl City and Annie Walgren of Venice California. Mrs F A Orr of Independence, visiting her son Frank V. Orr, and Mrs Orr of 2058 Fifth avenue SE, will depart Sunday. Mrs John D. Randall of 328 Forest drive SE hosted her club for luncheon and bridge, with eight place settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Krumboltz
Fifth Avenue SE
Roy Walgren
Pearl City
Annie Walgren
Venice
Calif
F A. Orr
Independence
Frank V. Orr
Orr
John D. Randall
Forest Drive
Pinneys Return from Cincinnati Visit
Mr and Mrs Eugene M Pinney of 1915 Ridgeway drive SE have returned after visiting Mr and Mrs C F Luberger in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Pinneys
Cincinnati
Eugene M. Pinney
Ridgeway Drive
C. F. Luberger
Guest of Graves Hosts Betty White From Moline
A house guest of Miss Patricia Graves at 2142 Blake boulevard SE is Miss Betty White of Moline I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Graves
Harold N. Graves
Blake Boulevard
Betty White
Moline, I
Amateur Flour is Given In Council Ring At Wapsie-Y
A Tuesday activity at Camp Wapsie Y of the YWCA featured an amateur hour in the council ring. Cedar Rapids participants performed songs, dances, readings, and skits while cabins from three towns contributed acts. Cabin four received the honor for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapsie-Y
Camp Wapsie-Y
Betty Stark
Cedar Rapids
Glenda Hedy
Mary Beth Collister
Lois Miller
Louise Schomberg
Elinor Heald
Dorothy Oram
Kathleen Adams
Imogene Franklin
Alberta Fritz
Winifred Heald
Audrey Adame
Lois Hansohn
Merle Geiger
Dorothy Bonnsuck
Tracy
Lavonne Gardemann
Mar-jorie Dunn
Atkins
Iowa City
Margaret Heald
Lois Kaus
June Franks
Evelyn Adams
Cabin Four
Lois Hollan
Elvanne Kriz
Bonnie Lee Smith
Maxine Ledvina
Evelyn Matus
Patricia Klein
Cabin Five
Mace West
Ruth Ann Lastuvka
Lois Congdon
June Schmitt
Edith Voetberg
Traer
Napoleon
Cabin Six
Janet Juel
Valentina Kuchynka
Miss Joel
Miss Voetberg
Marguerite Tvrdik
Cabin Three
Jacqueline Bachman
Dorothy Cook
Janet Ruffin
Elsie Slaman
Lillian Stainbrook
Betty Stevens
Georgina Talynt
Virginia Porter
la Vera Ward
Marjorie Churchill
Virginia Bates
Sigourney
Surprise party honors WC Thomas on birthday
Mrs Thomas hosted a Thursday night surprise party at 1907 Twentieth Street NW for WC Thomas. Guests included Mr and Mrs J L Parker, Mr and Mrs B Ryan, Mr and Mrs Elmer Wickham and daughter, Mrs David Brubaker and son Dick, Mr and Mrs Glenn Bucher and son, Mr and Mrs Harold Bucher and son, and Mrs Nellie Simmons with the Buchers and Simmons from North English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WC. Thomas
Twentieth Street NW
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
J. L. Parker
B. Ryan
Elmer Wickham
David Brubaker
Glenn Bucher
Harold Bucher
Nellie Simmons
Buchers
Simmons
Mrs Anderson Hosts Dorothy Stritesky Crystal Shower
Mrs Donald O Anderson of 400 Third Avenue SW entertained at a crystal ware shower for Miss Dorothy Stritesky, whose Aug 3 marriage to John Threlkeld is forthcoming. Fourteen guests attended as they created a scrapbook and contributed favorite recipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Stritesky
John Threlkeld
Donald O. Anderson
Third Avenue SW
Palm Grove Circle Hosts Card Party
Palm Grove No. 1 Woodmen circle met with Mrs. D A Higgins at 431 Eighth Avenue South Wednesday night. Bunco was played at two tables with prizes won by Mrs. Arthalinda Smith and Mrs. Myrtle Barnes. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Grove
Woodmen Circle
D A. Higgins
Eighth Avenue Sn
Arthalinda Smith
Myrtle Barnes
Two Ball Mixed Foursome Planned at Cedar Rapids Club
Plans for a two ball mixed foursome are set for Sunday afternoon at Cedar Rapids Country Club starting at 2 30 p m. All club members are invited to participate and a buffet supper will follow play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Birthday Courtesies for Mrs Sefton In Cedar Rapids
Mrs E M Sefton of Cedar Rapids honored at a birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Hugh Clawson in Rochelle. Attendees include the Brown and Bachelder families and others from Mount Auburn and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Sefton
Hugh Clawson
Suzanne
Rochelle, Jr
Roosevelt Hotel
E. M. Sefton
Cedar Rapids
Florentine
R. J. Brown
Ralph Mack
Shirley
Peggy
Patsy Brown
Garry Brown
George L. Bachelder
Estelle Martha
Brown
Bachelder
Sefton
George Bachelder
RR. J. Brown
Clawson
Warry MecQuilkin
Mount Auburn
Arthur A. Taylor
Esther Olmsted
Maurice Flack
Fred Thompson
Tea Honoring Mrs Gibson Hosted by Mrs Beals
Mrs Ray H. Beals of 2012 Meadowbrook Drive SE entertained at a Wednesday tea for Mrs James Gibson of Tucson Aviz. Six guests attended including Mrs Ray Nolan Mrs Joe Crew Mrs Ray Antles Mrs J Gould Mrs John Clawson and Miss Irene Lybarger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gibson
Tucson
Aviz
Ray H. Beals
Meadowbrook Drive
Ray Nolan
Joe Crew
Ray Antles
J. Gould
John Clawson
Irene Lybarger
Beta Iota Entertained By Miss Gibson At Picnic Supper
Miss Mary Gibson hosted the Beta Iota chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Monday evening with a backyard picnic supper at her Grande Avenue residence. Sponsor Miss Nelle Erwin and numerous members attended the informal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gibson
Grande Avenue SE
Beta Iota
Beta Sigma Phi
Nelle Erwin
Miss Erwin
Charlene Canaday
Audrey Carthers
Frances O'Meara
Vinetta Tiffany
Elinor Condon
Anita Dolan
Billa Cheney
Stella Chrnaoski
Doris Glime
Dorothy Lockridge
Marie Mronek
Miss Gibson
Forrest Zody
Bertha Dempsey
Birthday and Wedding Notices Spotlight Local Services
Community notices advertise personal celebrations and services including birthday and wedding announcements. The item highlights offerings like fresh rolls and home delivery with contact details for scheduling and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Ave
Miss Files Honored At Twin Social Celebrations
Miss Jean Files of Syracuse New York was honored at two Friday events at the home of Mr and Mrs W J Brown 1962 First Avenue East A surprise breakfast for Miss Files and Miss Louise Flaherty was arranged by Miss Barbara Rogers with guests including Mary Zuercher Kathryn Claassen Jeanne Cash Marion Reiff Bonnie Mae Diebold Dorothy Spencer and Susan Brown. A second tea hosted by Miss Susan Brown followed from 3 to 5 pm with additional companionship and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Files
Syracuse
N. Y
W. J. Brown
First Avenue E
Barbara Rogers
G. A. Kay
Country Club Parkway SE
Miss Files
Louise Flaherty
Bridge
Mary Zuercher
Kathryn Claassen
Jeanne Cash
Marion Reiff
Bonnie Mae Diebold
Dorothy Spencer
Susan Brown
Mrs Strathmanns Return From Rochester Visit
Mrs. Leo H Strathmann and her daughter Mary Margaret returned after a two week stay in Rochester Minnesota where they visited the Mayo Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Strathmann
Mary Margaret Return
Leo H Strathmann
Country Club Parkway SE
Mary Margaret
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
Harmon family returns from motor trip in Southwest
Mr and Mrs Marshall F Harmon 1725 C avenue NW and their daughter Mary Louise and son Charles Thomas returned Thursday from a motor trip in the southwest. They visited Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio Houston Galveston and New Orleans. They also visited Mr and Mrs JL Charlton in Des Moines and the O R Charlton family in Joplin Missouri. Mrs Harmon is sister of Mr Charlton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall F. Harmon
C Avenue NW
Mary Louise
Charles Thomas
Southwest
Dallas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Houston
Galveston
New Orleans
JL. E. Charlton
Des Moines
O. R. Charlton
Joplin
Harmon
Charlton
Friendship Circle Hosts Pool Party And Picnic
The Friendship circle of the Kings Daughters met for a wading pool party and picnic lunch with eight members and nine children attending. The next meeting is scheduled for August 24 at the home of President Mrs Vernon E Lichtenstein, 2235 B avenue NE, featuring a dessert luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Circle of the King’s Daughters
Vernon E. Lichtenstein
B Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Rosters Update
Members may request changes or corrections to the club roster by informing Mrs. O. J. Elsenbast and dialing 29869 for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club
O. J. Elsenbast
Thugs Use Man as Shield in Oil Station Hold Up
Rebels or criminals used a man as a shield during a hold up at an oil station. Revolvers recovered from the bandits were traced to be stolen from the same oil station overnight.
Lions Club Hosts Ladies Night Mock Trial Entertainment
Lions Club hosted a Ladies Night dinner and a mock trial at the Montrose hotel. Art Shepherd played the plaintiff suing the club for being thrown into the Cedar river. Attorneys for Shepherd were B D Silliman and King Thompson. defense by M W O'Ricley and Carl Jordan. verdict fined each member 20 cents for a Belden Hill park softball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Montrose Hotel
Art Shepherd
Cedar River
Palisades
B. D. Silliman
King Thompson
Shepherd
M. W. O'Ricley
Carl Jordan
H. E Pfeiffer
George Cowan
George R. Griner
E. I. Gundling
Belden Hill Park
Bob Davis
George Swartzendruber
Harmony Club Hosts Postnuptial Shower at Ellis Park
The Harmony club met Wednesday at Ellis Park with hostess Mrs. Gladys Krueger honoring Mrs. Ted Johnson at a postnuptial shower. The next meeting is planned for August 9 with Mrs. Johnson at 1024 Fourth Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Club
Ellis Park
Gladys Krueger
Ted Johnson
Johnson
Fourth Avenue SE
Nelson earns master’s degree in chemistry at Purdue University
A. George Nelson, son of W. A. Nelson of 1829 Bever avenue SE, returned Thursday from Purdue University in Lafayette Indiana with a master's degree in chemistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. George Nelson
W. A. Nelson
Bever Avenue
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Police Chief Nabs Bandits When They Try To Hold Him Up
Cherokee police chief Don Phipps foiled a Friday attempted holdup at the railroad depot as two bandits drew a .38 caliber revolver on him. The suspects were restrained and held in Cherokee jail awaiting identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee, Jr
INS
Cherokee
Don Phipps
Dinner Seating Reflects Genders in 19th Century Trial
The committee chair describes seating at a banquet where women sat at a linen-clothed table with flowers, while men’s tables used paper, decorations of weeds, highlighting gendered dining customs within the event.
Notice of Appointment of Executor in Linn County Iowa
The undersigned on February 23 1939 were duly appointed and qualified as Executors of the estate of Emma Bort deceased of Linn County Iowa. All indebted persons must pay promptly. Those with claims must file authenticated claims with Clerk of Linn County Town District Court. LIFFORD A BORT Executor Fred W Vann Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Lifford
BORT
Fred*w Vann
Good Cheer club hosts annual cheer up jamboree
LAPORTE CITY The Good Cheer club of Waterloo and La Porte City held its annual cheer up jamboree at the home of Mrs. Jennie Kline in La Porte City. The club formed in 1929 has 102 members in honor of shut ins with Rev. Harry Moore acting as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte City
Good Cheer Club of
Waterloo
Jennie Kline
Harry Moore
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Clifford Burr
F. E. Lehman
Lillian Garrabrant
Bess Kline
Harry Kline
Josephine Miller
la Porte City
Lois Bailey
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Mary Vail
Lester Davis
Miss Fussell
Jos
David Turners
Alt
Clay E, Phillips
Frank Y. Orr
Mrs. Randall
Ollie May Bradsner
McCready's Health Food Shop
2Nd Ave. East
Mrs. Thomas
Mrs. Anderson
Palm Grove Circle
Pedi
Mrs, Beals
Mrs, Gibson
Schamberger’s Bakery
Bie
Liese
Milwaukee
Tavine Catanan
Ausaet Hladky’s Grocery and Market
4Th Ave
Dial
Neumode
Second Street
Friendship Circle
Tiome
Purdue
Inuan CO
Killian
Second Fleet
the Killia
Rin
Kinin
Killlian
Gazette
The
Killian Company
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