Belle Plaine Women Club Guest Day and Local Golf
Belle Plaine hosts a Women’s guest day at the Country club with eighteen holes of golf and bridge prizes won by Mrs. LaGrange and Mrs. Legg of Vinton. Guests include LaGrange, Mrs. Woodhouse, Mrs. Reinhart, and others from Mt. Auburn Marshalltown Grundy Center. Mount Vernon men attend a golf tournament with Belle Plaine winning 31% to 19%. The issue also notes reunions, club meetings, a seventh birthday party, and upcoming picnics and anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Plaine
Country Club
LaGrange
G. R. Woodhouse
M. A. Legg
F. G. Hall
Hamilton Tobin
Helen Scott
A. F. Reinhart
Mt. Auburn
Marshalltown
Grundy Center
Legg
Mount Vernon
Erle
W. H. Blinkensop
Ray Blinkensop
Lloyd Blinkensop
George Blinkensop
Clinton
Emil Chadwick
Patsy
Milwaukee
Wis
H. D. Walton
Tom
Adrian
T. B. Walton
J. T. Walton
Everett Wayman
Leo Kern
Marvin Walton
John Pettit
Gordon
Cascade Bride Weds Chicago Man at St Marys Cascade
Miss Hilda Ann Bisenius daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M Bisenius Cascade becomes the bride of Harry C Rupkey son of Mr. and Mrs H T Rupkey El Paso Tex The ceremony at St Marys Cascade was performed by Rev H Ginter The couple will live in Chicago After a family reception they honeymooned at Rochdale Inn Michigan Out of town guests included Mrs H T Rupkey Gladys and Elmer Bussing of El Paso and Mrs J W Harm of Chicago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Hilda Ann Bisenius
de Sayles Heights
Dubuque
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
el Paso
Rupkey
Rochdale Inn
Michigan
Chicago
H. T. Rupkey
Gladys
Elmer Bussing
J. W. Harm
Monticello Socials Feature Luncheon and Bridge Event
Monticello residents hosted a Tuesday luncheon for eight guests with bridge games where Miss Margaret Maurice claimed high score. Out-of-town attendees included Miss Dorothy Alt of Des Moines and many local hosts and honorees celebrated weddings, guests, and park picnics.
Monticello Couple Wed in Simple Monticello Ceremony
Edith Deischer of Monticello wed Henry Uffelman of Pana Ill in a Wednesday afternoon ceremony at the bride’s parents home. Rev Roy Porter officiated with Margaret Porter on the wedding organ. Attendants included Louise Tolheim and Augusta Uffelman as bridesmaids, Fred Uffelman and Merle Deischer as ushers. The couple plans a trip to Niagara Falls and Bee and will reside in Monticello where Mr Uffelman manages the Schultz Brothers store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Edith Deischer
H. E. Deischer
Henry Wiadien
William Uffelman
Pana
Ill
Roy V. Porter
Methodist Church
Margaret Porter
Louise Tolheim
Newton
Augusta Uffelman
Fred Uffelman
Waupoon
Wis
Merle Deischer
Uffelman
Monticello High School
Calamus Forty Club Meets For Quilting Session
The Calamus Forty club, nine members strong, gathered with Mrs. August Heuer on Wednesday to quilt. They will meet again at Mrs. C. A. Ke's home in four weeks. Mrs. Heuer hosted a dinner for Ed Heuer of Cedar Rapids and others at her home. Girl Scouts met Tuesday, took tenderfoot tests, with next meeting planned for Crystal Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Heuer
C. A. Ke
Ed Heuer
Cedar Rapids
Eeeee Te Tipton
Crystal Lake
Manchester social news and club notices in local groups
Emily Hadley of Brooklyn was guest of honor at a luncheon in Manchester with her brother Charles Leeds and left for home Wednesday. Do Our Best club of Coffin's Grove Township meets weekly. last session featured Cora Thibodeau. Manchester Golf and Country Club women enjoyed a bridge afternoon. Circle A of the Methodist Episcopal church to elect officers Monday at 2 30 p.m. Betty Nagel and Verna Milroy hosted a party for their mother Mrs Samuel Milroy with gifts and a luncheon. attendees included Ida Shelden and several others. Editors plan to attend the Northeastern Press Association picnic at Lansing August 5 featuring a Mississippi River display of fireworks. Happy Home Makers of Delaware Township held an all day meeting with pillowcases, bedspreads, and dresser accessories. Nellie Farmer spoke. Marjorie Leiarer and Elizabeth Ryan named to the demonstration team. Next all day set for August 9 with Miss Dorothy and Miss Velva Hugh addressing care of the addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Hadley
Brooklyn
N. Y
Charles J. Leeds
Leeds
Coffin’s Grove Township
Cora Thibodeau
Manchester
Will H. Frontress
O. H. Lewis
Frank Barne
Bert Freibel
Clair M. Lillibridge
Thomas Noonan
Lansing
Yes
Northeastern Press 'Association
Happy Home Makers Club
Delaware Township
M. R. Maurer
Nellie Farmer
Marjorie Leiarer
Elizabeth Ryan
Dorothy
Velva
Laura Hugh
Winter care of climbing roses and evergreens topic at club meet
Delhi Frank Royden spoke at the Silver Lake Garden club meeting held Tuesday at Mrs. Elmer Barker’s home about winter care of climbing roses and ornamental evergreens. Attendance was unusually large. Miss Gladys Pulver offered two piano solos. Mrs. J. P. Holden hosted a gathering for Mrs. Hattie Griffin of Manchester, a former Delhi resident, with supper served by Mrs. Holden. Attendees included Mesdames Josephine Rector and Sarah Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Royden
Scotch Grove
Silver Lake Garden Club
Elmer Barker
Gladys Pulver
Lisbon social bridge and birthday gatherings noted
Mrs George McCall hosted Friday bridge for friends at five tables with guests Mrs Pearl Kupka of Toledo and Miss Mary Kettering of Niagara. Miss Hazel Runkle celebrated her birthday Friday evening with Morris Sanford company members. Cedar Rapids attendees included Mrs Florence Talcott and several Miss Heath, Hungerford, McMillen, Hahn, Smith and Metcalf. Josie Wigle and Daisy hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Laurence Kynett of Clinton and Mr and Mrs D Andis Bennett and their Lisbon daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCall
Bridge
Pearl Kupka
Toledo
Ae Mary Kettering
Niagara
Hazel Runkle
Morris Sanford Company
Cedar Rapids
Florence Talcott
Este Heath
Marjorie Hungerford
Ardis McMillen
Gertrude Hahn
Lorraine Smith
Lois Metcalf
Josie Wigle
Daisy
Laurence Kynett
Clinton
D. Andis Bennett
Lisbon
Oakdale society guests include navy cornetist and visitors
Oakdale hosted Leslie Becker of Brooklyn cornetist with the navy band on furlough and Robert Record en route to Chicago from Iowa. Martin Canon of Omaha, frequent guest at the superintendent's home, plans a summer near Cedar Rapids. Superintendent Zerwikh and Mrs. Zerwikh of the Davenport Orphan's Home, Dr. Ott and Mrs. Ott visited. Dr. Spear and Dr. Edwards visited Davenport for a clinic. Spear examined many children. Mrs. Oscar Anderson, wife of Budget Director Oscar Anderson, was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Edwards
Leslie Becker
Brooklyn
Becker
Navy
U. S. Navy Yard
N. Y
Edwards
Robert Record
Oakdale
Chicago
Iowa
Martin Canon
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
R. E. Zerwikh
Zerwikh
Orphan’s Home
Davenport
Dr. Ott
Ott
McL. Spear
Spear
Oscar Anderson
Happy Hour club hosts 35 guests at Friday party
The Lost Nation group hosted a 4 PM Friday gathering for 35 friends including club mothers who served refreshments. Prizes went to Bobby Grundmeier Lowell Sievers and Lawrence Ales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hour Club
Banco
Bobby Grundmeier
Lowell Sievers
Lawrence Ales
Birthday Celebrations in Wheatland Include Several Milestones
Wheatland residents marked birthdays and anniversaries this week. D Beckman, 79, celebrated July 24 at his daughter Mrs. Ernestine Scholneider’s home. Rev Bernhart Fresenberg attended as guest. Mrs John Hoker turned 80 with a family party Monday night. Anna Gerkin hosted dinner for sister Axel Petersen’s 50th birthday on Wednesday in Wheatland. Attendees included Lauretta Petersen, Roy Hodgen and family, J J Guenther, Will Ferren and family, Irene Geall of Davenport, and Mr. James Ficke and family visiting Oak Park Ill. The M club met, planning another gathering in two weeks. The Cinque club held a card party with top honors to Mrs Walter Thiele, Mrs Alma Endorf, and Mrs Charles Petersen. A separate club met for Five Hundred with scores tallied by Mrs Walter Kianh and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Howland
Belle Plaine
Freeport
Neb
Charles Bristricky
Howland
Stella Bristricky
Emma Macek
E. van der Heyden
Charles Bistricky
Wheatland
D. Beckman
Ernestine’ S¢chneider
Bernhart Fresenberg
John Hoker
Anna Gerkin
Axel Petersen
Lauretta
Roy Hodgen
Cage
J. J. Guenther
Will Ferren
Marjorie
Irene Geall
Davenport
Anna Dutton
James Ficke
Oak Park
Ill
Mr. Ficke
Murray
Jerry
M * Club
Fred Kelting
Hans Kelting
Harry Smith
Cinque Club
Walter Thiele
Alma Endorf
Charles Petersen
Lonely Browns after strict upbringing leave house empty
The Brown family home, once ruled by strict parents disapproving of friends and festivities, now sits lonely as the children grow up and move away. The parents, aging and isolated, reflect on the lost warmth and missed connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Anette Sieienig
Dear Miss Manners Distress Over Engagement
A reader seeks guidance on a heart broken engagement. She wonders if her fiancé truly cares as he dates other girls. The adviser suggests ending the engagement and keeping only casual friendship until he makes a definite choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Manners
Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Helen Pettibone in North English
A surprise 80th birthday celebration honored Miss Helen Pettibone at the Cecil Markwell home with guests from What Cheer Sigourney Millersburg North English and nearby towns. Sunday school guests at the parsonage included Mrs M D Cox and her class. Mary and Hugh OBrien hosted dinner for Chicago visitors the Roller family and Minnie Roller with Rowena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Pettibone
Cecil Markwell
J. D. Swann
Wendell
Clair Hay
Detroit, Mich
Harold Jacobs
Sigourney
Carl Claypool
Ila
Billie
Betty
South English
Merle Jones
Elaine
Millersburg
Charles Hanchett
Fern
Leonard
Ivan
Martha
Minnie Roller
Rowena
Visitors From Several States Gather in Mount Vernon
Delmar Mrs. Marcia Conrad and her daughter Anna Mary of Mount Vernon visit brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. Ed Caton. Mr. and Mrs. D. McGrath and their Gary Indiana children come Wednesday due to Henry Simmons health crisis. Mrs. Will Pletcher and daughters Mildred and Lillian of Chicago stay with Mr. and Mrs. F. H. George and F. Fietcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia Conrad
Anna Mary
Mount Vernon
Ed Caton
D. McGrath
Gary
Ind
Henry Simmons
Will Pletcher
Mildred
Lillian
Chicago
F. H. George
F. Fietcher
Community notices from Mechanicsville area events
Multiple short items recount social gatherings in Mechanicsville and vicinity. The Thimble club picnic, Page hotel bridge party results, Gracia guild Presbyterian meeting, Lehrman family reunion by the Wapsie, Evangeline O E S picnic at Tourist camp, memorial hospital visit for Jennie L Wilson, and a rural route retirement party for H P Gray with a rocking chair presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie L. Wilson
Belle Plaine
F. L. Wilson
Mechanicsville
St. Luke’s Hospital
H. P. Gray
Duane Rigby
Millersburg Socials Include Surprise Party and Reunions
Millersburg hosted a surprise birthday for Mrs. Lester Stan ard with a picnic dinner and many local families in attendance. A separate William Roberts family reunion near Parnell drew relatives from Millersburg and nearby towns. Mrs. Russell Danshill led the Dorcas Society gathering, and Miss Velma Bauer planned an Aug. 3 Wyoming departure with bridge guests including Miss Laurine Bauer and Miss Catherine Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade King
Mildred Barker
Will Roberts
Millersburg
Russell Danshill
Dorcas Society
Margaret Cunningham
Bridge
Velma Bauer
Wyoming
Miss Bauer
Catherine Berry Low
Laurine Bauer
Visitors Gather at Clear Lake Institute
Clarence notes attendees from theClear Lake area including Velma Marvin Roscoe Schilling Edith Lembaugh Mildred and Donald Scott Mr and Mrs William Schilling and Rev and Mrs R C Scott. They plan to return Monday Mrs Freda Becker of Omaha visits her parents Mr and Mrs R A Elsner Mr and Mrs W H Bowers of Ames visit their daughter Mrs Bruce Long Gangstead of Ames spent Tuesday and Wednesday here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake Institute
Velma Marvin
Roscoe Schilling
Edith Lembaugh
Mildred
Donald Scott
William Schilling
R. C. Scott
Freda Becker
Omaha
R. A. Elsner
W. H. Bowers
Ames
Bruce Long
Hut Gangstead
Two Cedar Rapids Couples Wed In Shared Bridal Attendants
Two Cedar Rapids couples wed on July 22 with each pair serving the other as bridal attendants. Miss Dorothy Pinch and Dorothy Lorraine Pinckney are named, with Mrs. Smith and Mr. Smith as attendants. Sixty plus relatives and local families attended, and birthdays were noted among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Rapids
Eessee
William DeWald
Dorothy Pinch
Smith
Grant High School
Rapids News
Charles Pinckney
Sixteenth Street
Dorothy Lorraine
George Mulholland, Jr
Miss
Stanwood Social Notes Include Pic Nic Supper and Birthdays
The Ways and Means society of the Stanwood Presbyterian church hosted a picnic supper at Mrs. Frank Harrs home for Miss Miriam Davidson who marries in August. Eleanor Hanlon marked her birthday with a party. Mrs. Fred Meyer and Mrs. John Moir hosted a surprise party for nurse-students Bernice Meyer, Alice Moir, and Eleanor Ejcchelberger from Jane Lamb hospital Clinton. Rhoda Ann Weichman hosted twenty children for her ninth birthday with refreshments provided by Mrs. He and Mrs. Gosser. guests included Audrey Paulsen and others from area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means Society
the Presbyterian Church
Frank Harr
Miriam Davidson
Eleanor Hanlon
Fred ©. Meyer
John Moir
Meyer Home
Bernice Meyer
Alice Moir
Eleanor Ejcchelberger
Jane Lamb Hospital
Rhoda Ann Weichman
Henry Weichman
Mrs. Gosser
Atkins
Audrey Paulsen
Virginia Brecht
Jane Wheeler
Gale
Iga Rolland Brecht
Shellsburg
Urbana hosts picnic honoring Miss Davis and Local teachers
Urbana residents hosted a supper at the Moore home with Miss Helen A. Davis of Dubuque and Beau Wilma Adams of Vinton. former Urbana teachers visiting friends. Guests included former pupils and numerous local families plus a July American Legion meeting and auxiliary gathering at Hilliard home west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Brody
Ed Moore
Moore
Sou Sino
Helen A. Davis
Dubuque
Beau Wilma Adams
Vinton
Ormer
Urbana
Miss Davis
Darlene Iris Piper
Helen May Moore
Marybelle Barr
Luville Burrell
Margaret Cook
Chandler Cook
Joe Edwin Guernsey
Dick Remner
Joe van
Mee Hilliard
Methodist church elects officers at annual picnic
Wilton Junction notes a large turnout for the annual church election and picnic dinner held in the church social rooms. Officers named include President Mrs. Herbert Herr and vice presidents Mrs. James Bacon and A C Baumgartner with Mrs. A Bretonieoe as treasurer. Raymond Claussen entertained a Tuesday afternoon club. Presbyterian board met at Mrs. M M Harding's home. Mr. and Mrs. J C Fick hosted a farewell picnic for Mr. and Mrs. John Christensen who left for California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Herbert Herr
James Bacon
A. C. Baumgartner
A. Bretonieoe
Helen
Herr
Raymond Claussen
Presbyterian Sunday School Board
M. M. Harding
J. C. Fick
John Chrissen
California
Wyoming historical society to hold annual meeting
The Wyoming Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at Calkins Square on Tuesday August 9. Members and friends are invited to attend and bring a picnic supper. The afternoon program is prepared by local descendants of pioneer residents and a talk will be given by a former resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wyoming Historical Society
Calkins Square
Imogene. van Horn
Elizabeth Inglis
Adele Luke
Lucy Milner
Martha Sears
Industrial Society of the Presbyterian Church
Sears
E. N. Stoffel
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J. B. Franklin
Dorothy Jean
Kate Franklin
Anna Allers
Keystone
E. K. Clear
Contract Bridge Club
Home Art Club
Milo Tyler
Happy Day Club
Leona Wilcoxen
Firemen’s Park
Emanon Club
James Pecenka
Sunnyside
Ed Neibes
Mary Richardson
Henry Kasal
Belle Plaine Fire Company
Cascade Bride OF
Tru-Art
Harry C. Rupkey
Mary Lovell
Margaret Maurice
Dorothy Alt
Des Moines
Guyan
Josephine Innes
Shenmere
Neae
Hayden
F. Nouzak
Gearhart
John Otten
Ben Kammerman
Otto Otten
Tony Kammerman
Alice Cooper
Anamosa
Harvey Kammerman
Waucoma
En Lege Hanken
Lincoln
Linn
Byanalen
Northrop
Mitchell II
Desean
An Country Club
Wedne
Thoeni
George Guyan
A. J. Stuhler
William Tuetken
John Fraser
A. J. H. McNeill
Frank Walker
Women’s Missionary Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Ethelyn Wilcox
E. J. Farley
Sadie Seagra
Grafton Hale
Alice Stahl
Bernhard Gloeckler
Mount Pleasant
Glen Speidel
Robert
Richard Duncan
Lyle Duncan
Iowa City
Spears
Hospital
Frank Kopp
D. O. Evans
King
West Union
Edward Kopp
Legion
Henry Uffelman
Calamus
Delhi
J. C. Clapp
Maquoketa Caves
J. S. Miller
Sherman
Darline Miller
Billy Emmerson
Evelyn Haak
R. J. Parris
R. W. Gilbert
Ferne Frazier
Esther Guyer
Charles Leffingwell
Russell Miller
M. H. Dake
H. L. Frazier
Clear Lakes
Mary Manners
Marye
Williamsburg
Annie Strike
Rebekah Lodge No
Noble Grand
Clara G. Jones
Mary McLennan
A. D. Jones
Ellen Chase
Maud Kessler
Bess Cranston
Ella Durr
Eet Everest
E. Williams
N. G
L. Ble
Avaughes
V. G
L. S
Ethel Bean
Ris
J. J. Monnett
A. C. Grubb
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
H. M. Cooper
Mae Monnett
Mich
J. D. Gibbons
C. W. Smith
Dinner Bridge Club
Evelyn Thomas
C. J. Simmons
Elsie Woodward
Waterloo
Flavia Leech
Miss Woodward
Harvey Joseph
Philip Reader
A. A. Alberta
Delmar
George Wi
Maley
W Jackson
Vesta
M. B. Bridge Club
Page Hotel
D.C. Bell
B. E. Wright
Clifford
John
Lena
Arnold
Hanson
Frieda Weinicke
Evangeline Chapter
O. E
Clarence
Geo
Rush Cumberland
D. L. Ee
A Aera L. A. Guernsey
J. ©. Benson
le Cue
J. Hindal
Silas
Bliss Mount
Ee Thomas
Bernadine
Mary M. Schmitz
Philander Revel
Walter Zeiser
Walker
Marylyn May
Arthur May
Walter Less
Matt Less
Joe Ernst
Cornelius Leaven
Frank Leaven
Chris Werner
Herman May
John May
Antony Schmitz
van Horne
Ed Kramer
Center Point
Theodore
George Schmitz
George Posseh
C. E. Heath
Clarence Brody
Margaret Schmitz
Elmer Brown
Princess Anne
Stanwood
Wilton Junction
Hollywood
Luberger
Summer Furniture
Second Avenue
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