Fur Treated So Draping Shirring And Pleating Possible In Coats
Brown furs dominate midsummer 1939 1940 coat sales with Alaska sealskin sable-dyed fitch sheared beaver and mink among headliners Variety in pelts silhouettes and sleeve trims shown at fur fashion show Modern processing makes pelts supple draped pleated and lightweight Prices are lower than in recent seasons Safari brown Alaska sealskin praised for lightness and pliability Evening coats feature silver fox ermine and mixed furs with varied sleeve and collar styles Also notes social club picnics and local gatherings amid other regional notices
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New York
NEA
Alaska
Mechanicsville Bridge Club Hosts Guests and Prizes
The Mechanicsville Monday Bridge Club met with Mrs. W. J. Dallas and Miss Alice Crew son of Ottawa Kansas as guest. Mrs. J. L. Lynch and Mrs. F. L. Wilson won prizes. The Emanon Bridge Club met with Mrs. Purl Pearson entertaining guests including Mrs. C. N. Norris and Mrs. Peter Klimek. Mrs. Klimek won the guest prize and Mrs. Howard Mason and Mrs. Sidney Sankot took club prizes. The Garden Club met with Mrs. Dallas and toured local gardens of several members. The Delta Delt Bridge Club held its annual dinner at Kum Roy's cafe followed by a theater party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Dallas
Alice Crewson
Ottawa
Kan
J. L. Lynch
F. L. Wilson
Purl Pearson
Emanon Bridge Club
C. N. Norris
Peter Klimek
Sam Boyd
Klimek
Howard Mason
Sidney Sankot
Garden Club
F. M. Wilson
Gilbert Dutton
Alvin Davidson
Delta Delt Bridge Club
Kumroy’s
Lost Nation Bridge Club Hosts Prizes and Socials
Mrs Emil Mohn welcomed the Contract Bridge club Tuesday. Prizes went to Mrs F S Peckosh and Mrs Harry Rohling. The Presbyterian church youth held a skating party in Legion hall Monday. Sacred Heart women plan a lawn social tonight led by chairman Mrs Simon Seng. The W E R club met at Miss Beulah Kuchel's home with high card honors earned by Miss Nora Albers and Mrs Marvin Rohling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Mohn
Contract Bridge Club
F. S. Peckosh
Harry Rohling
The
Presbyterian Church
Legion Hall
the Sacred Heart Church
Church
Simon Seng
W. E. R. Club
Beulah Kuchel
Nora Albers
Marvin Rohling
Presbyterian Ladies Entertained at Sears Home In Wyoming
The Industrial society of the Presbyterian church was entertained Wednesday by Mrs. Claude Sears Mrs. J. S. Robertson Mrs. James Inglis and Miss Leota Wherry at the Sears home. The Royal Neighbor lodge held a picnic dinner and Kensington Tuesday in the home of Mrs. W. E. Demoss east of Oxford Junction. The Lutheran Ladies Aid society met Thursday at the parish hall with Mrs. Herbert Westphal Mrs. Ed Harms Mrs. Art Manwiller and Mrs. Elmer Buckingham as hostesses.
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Industrial Society of the Presbyterian Church
Claude Sears
J. S. Robertson
James Inglis
Leota Wherry
Sears
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Kensington
W. E. Demoss
Oxford Junction
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Herbert Westphal
Ed Harms
Art Manwiller
Elmer Buckingham
Oelwein Couple Announce Doris Wardell Engagement
OELWEIN MR and MRS Arthur Wardell announce the engagement of their daughter Doris to Donald Hughes son of MR and MRS James Hughes of Alvin Illinois The wedding is planned for August in Ranalia
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Oelwein
Arthur Wardell
Doris
Donald Hughes
James Hughes
Alvin, Il
Ranalia
New Officers Installed by Riverside Ladies Auxiliary
Mrs. Edna Bush presided as newly elected officers of the Riverside unit were installed on Wednesday. Officers include President Kate Ingram First vice president Rose Dautremont second vice president Mary Hartzler secretary Leona Kucera treasurer Edna Bushek historian Eva Thompson chaplain Mary Walton sergeant at arms Evelyn Birrer executive board Mary Kron Helena Novy and Mary Kucera. Kate Ingram and Mary Kucera served a luncheon. Carrie Iden hosted Riverside Garden club while Katherine Thomann led the program and Norval Flynn hosted South Side members.
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Edna Bush
Ladies’ Auxilary
American Legion
Kate Ingram
Rose Dautremont
Mary Hartzler
Leona Kucera
Edna Bushek
Eva Thompson
Mary Walton
Evelyn Birrer
Mary Kron
Helena Novy
Mary Kucera
Carrie Iden
Riverside Garden Club
Katherine Thomann
Norval Flynn
South Side
Senior Needle Club Hosts Luncheon Gathering
A luncheon event hosted by Mrs. Knittel featured guests including Mrs. Zillmer of Waterloo Mrs. Cress Mrs. Scherrer and other members. The Senior Needle club met midweek with the hostess aided by Mrs. Bushel and Mrs. Knittel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Zillmer
Waterloo
Harold Cress
Janice Scherrer
John Knittel
Mary Bauer
R. I. Marner
Robert Smola
Edward Bushel
Elmo Knittel
Clermont Ladies Aid Hosts and West Union Club Meet
Clermont Mrs Henry Olson Mrs Martin Nelson and Mrs Theo Guritz hosted the Clermont Ladies Aid Society on Wednesday. Mrs William J Nelson led the program. Mrs Carl Carmichael entertained the West Union Thursday Afternoon club on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Olson
Martin Nelson
Theo. Guritz
Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
William J. Nelson
Carl Carmichael
West Union
Picnic at Lake Macbride by Springville church Tuesday
Springville Presbyterian church plans a Lake Macbride picnic Tuesday evening with a 5 p.m. church departure. Local clubs host events include Progressive and Monday clubs with guests and gifts. Mary Martha deBest spoke of her vacation and teaching stint, and Camp Fire girls packed a bird book during their gathering.
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David deBest
Hopkinton
Chacon
New Mexico
Don Peterson
June Pollock
Harry Smith
What Cheer Lodge Hosts Engagement Dinner Honor
What Cheer Thé lodge at Lake Keomah hosted a three course dinner Thursday evening arranged by Mrs. R H Bedford of What Cheer. The event honored her daughter Margaret whose engagement to Leo H Durian and forthcoming marriage were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Keomah
R H. Bedford
Margaret
Leo H. Durian
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Marian Young
Jesup
Merry Go Round Rock Club
Gamiere
Wapsie
F. U. N. Club
Lorraine Rohrssen
Clarence Croot
Frank Hoffman
Lester
Bernice Sires
Masons
Mill Cliff Manor
Independence
Byrnes Park
Waterloo Wednesay
Billy Hull
Waukegan
E. E. Hull
Luella
DIAL
First Avenue SE
Mechanicsville
Wyoming
Doris Wardell
oOp Riverside
Kolinsky
ES Mitvalsky & CO
Cedar Rapids
Clermont
McA
Springville
Lake Macbride
D. M. Beck
Progressive Club
G. L. Dyke
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Donald Peterson
Darrow
Killian
Killian’s Street
Amis
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