Picnic honors Coe Alpha Xi Delta members
Members of the Coe College Alpha Xi Delta sorority were entertained at a Rose Garden picnic in Ellis Park hosted by Miss Frances Rubins and Miss Marilyn Chyle. The event marked the close of school and announced a national convention invitation for a pledge member to be initiated at Grove Park Inn Asheville July 3 to 7. Attendees included Lois Tankersley, Virginia Bates, and Betty Coffin with Jane Huston slated to lead a summer rushing round table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Coe College
Ellis Park
Frances Rubins
Marilyn Chyle
Coe
Grove Park Inn
Asheville
N. C
Jane Huston
Lois Tankersley
Virginia Bates
Sigourney
Betty Coffin
Sigma Chapter
Iowa City
Dessert Luncheon Showerfor Miss Sara Wilson at Storrs Home
Mrs Frank O Storrs and Mrs Carl J Schmidt hosted a dessert luncheon and miscellaneous shower Thursday at 2006 First Avenue E for Miss Sara Margaret Wilson, who will marry Gray Alan Wilson this summer. Pink and blue decor featured peonies and mini sprinkling-can favors. gifts included a recipe box. A guessing contest yielded a prize to Mrs C M Hatfield. Guests included Eva Langless Marengo S Alan Wilson Chicago Louis K Van Pelt Leo M Stalker R W Hubbard Edward C Shramek H F Blomquist Ronald Moore Edward G Lee C R Ingram George E Smith Oliver S Wilson Marjorie Augustine and Rosmarie Blomquist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O. Storrs
Carl J. Schmidt
Storrs
First Avenue E
Sara Margaret Wilson
Gray Alan Wilson
Mrs. C. M. Hatfield
Eva Langless
Marengo
S. Alan Wilson
Chicago
Louis K. van Pelt
Leo M. Stalker
R. W. Hubbard
Edward C. Shramek
H. F. Blomquist
Ronald Moore
Edward G. Lee
Hatfield
C. R. Ingram
George E. Smith
Oliver S. Wilson
Marjorie Augustine
Rosemarie Blomquist
Mrs Moore Honors Miss Georgia Moore Shower
Mrs Ronald Moore hosted a personal shower at 23430 Avenue NE for Miss Georgia Moore ahead of her June 16 wedding to Emil Petranek Jr The decor featured pink and white peonies and guests included Janet Morton Katharine Dye Maxine Milke Vaneta Fay Gretchen Stark and Mesdames Wallace Moore Emil Petranek Marjorie Hanson and William Popek
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Moore
Avenue NE
Georgia Moore
Emil Petranek, Jr
Janet Morton
Katherine Dye
Maxine Milke
Vaneta Fay
Gretchen Stark
Wallace Moore
Emil Petranek
Marjorie Hanson
William Popek
Mu Psi chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon elects officers at Coe College
The Mu Psi chapter at Coe College elected and installed officers for the coming year during its annual meeting Thursday evening. Marabelle Fuller was named president with Mabel Cisna as vice president and Ethelyn Fink as secretary. Martha Leksa became treasurer and Manda Davies historian, with Cisna serving temporarily as corresponding secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mu Psi
Mu Phi Epsilon
Coe College
National Music Honorary Sorority
Marabelle Fuller
Mabel Cisna
Ethelyn Fink
Martha Leksa
Manda Davies
Esther Knock
DeElda Elwood
Helen Masha
Helen Burton
Louise Crawford
California Guests in H L Morehead Home
Mrs. Matthew Morehead and her son Lloyd B. Morehead from Alameda, California arrived to spend two weeks with Herbert L. Morehead in his home at 359 Sixteenth Street SE. Miss Dorothy Morehead, a student at Iowa State College, will join for the weekend with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Morehead
Lloyd B. Morehead
Alameda
Calif
Nebraskans Visit East Siders After College Commencement
Mr and Mrs E Russell Wolfe and Mr and Mrs L W Walker of 835 Third Avenue SE host weekend guests from North Platte Nebraska Mrs R D Birge and daughter Barbara as they travel home from Barbara Birges graduation at Stephens College Columbia Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Russell Wolfe
L. W. Walker
Third Avenue SE
R. D. Birge
North Platte
Neb
Barbara
Stephens College
Columbia, Mo
Wiener Roast Celebrates Lillian Hyek Tillie Rohlona and Lillian Serbousek
A wiener roast at Bever Park on Sunday honored three birthday celebrants Lillian Hyek Tillie Rohlona and Lillian Serbousek. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Rohlona Mr and Mrs Joe Rohlona Irene Melsha Helen Barsa Carl Carlson Bill Barsa Gilbert Rudy Emmet Louvar Edwin Andrie Milo Bednacek Bill Gray Wilma Andrlich Milton Mouchka Louis Ann and Lester Elias Bessie Zorsel Jerry Becicka Milo Kucera Irene Bistrisek Leona Louvar and Elmer Hyek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bever Park
Lillian Hyek
Tillie Rohlona
Lillian Serbousek
Frank Rohlona
Joe Rohlona
Irene Melsha
Helen Barsa
Carl Carlson
Bill Barsa
Gilbert
Rudy
Emmet Louvar
Edwin Andrie
Milo Bednacek
Bill Gray
Wilma Andrlich
Milton Mo
Lewis Klevers Host Linen Shower for Miss Mary Gillen
Mr and Mrs Lewis Klevers hosted a linen shower at their Wi son Avenue SW home Saturday evening for Miss Mary Gillen as she prepares to marry Harold Kelly on Saturday morning. Guests included Mr and Mrs O F Quick Mr and Mrs A J Anderson Mr and Mrs Wes Pavek Mr and Mrs Joe Klepac Mr and Mrs Clarence Van Fossen Mr and Mrs Phil Anderson and Miss Mary Quick Marge Gillen Mildred Gillen Olga Melichar and Margaret Melsh and James Sorensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Klever
Wison Avenue
Mary Gillen
Harold Kelly
O. F. Quick
A. J. Anderson
Wes Pavek
Joe Klepac
Clarence van Fossen
Phil Anderson
Mary Quick
Marge Gillen
Mildred Gillen
Olga Melichar
Margaret Melsh
James Sorensen
Mrs Ralph Guy Honored At Surprise Shower
Mrs Ralph Guy formerly Miss Betty Sindahl was feted at a Monday evening surprise miscellaneous shower at 123 Fourteenth Street NE. Hostesses Faythe Sindahl and Jean Riley led bunco as guests including Jo Ann Berger Leora Boardman Betty Barker Jean Elder Dora Guy Dorothy Nesper Ramona Miller Lois Nesper Muriel Lowe Nadine Swan Beth Vavorka Aletha Sebrecht and Marjorie Ferguson attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Guy
Betty Sindahl
Fourteenth Street
Faythe Sindahl
Jean Riley
Bunco
Jo’ Ann Berger
Leora Boardman
Betty Barker
Jean Elder
Dora Guy
Dorothy Nesper
Ramona Miller
Lois Nesper
Muriel Lowe
Nadine Swan
Beth Vavorka
Aletha Sebrecht
Marjorie Ferguson
Perkins Home Hosts Weekend Guests From Crawfordsville
Weekend guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Perkins at 1918 Higley avenue SE included Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Powell and their sons Tommy and Billy, and Kenneth Hunt of Crawfordsville Indiana. Tomy Powell will spend the summer with his aunt and uncle. Kathryn Thomas of Crawfordsville also stayed two weeks and returned home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Perkins
Higley Avenue
Leslie Powell
Tommy
Billy
Kenneth Hunt
Crawfordsville
Ind
Tommy Powell
Miss Colgan Hosts Birthday Dinner At Twin Towers
Miss Margaret Colgan of 1509 Bever Avenue SE entertained eighteen guests Wednesday night in the pine room of Twin Towers to celebrate her birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Colgan
Bever Avenue SE
Pine Room
Twin Towers
Return from Chicago Visit by Local Ladies
Miss Gertrude M. Sears and Miss Dorothy Hayes returned from Chicago where they spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Petrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude M. Sears
Dorothy Hayes
Chicago
W. J. Petrick
Mrs Watt Returns Home After Weekend Visit
Mrs Blanche Watt of Evanston formerly Cedar Rapids returns home after a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs Carl Goodwin at 1738 Third Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Watt
Evanston
Cedar Rapids
Carl Goodwin
Third Avenue SE
Marion News Highlights Aids Bridal Plans and Local Notices
Pre nuptial shower for Mary Lockwood hosted at Marion Golf Club with bridge results and out of town guests. Presbyterian Ladies Aid picnic planning luncheon for June 15. Marion swimming pool opens June 3 with Bradley’s trunks promotion. Local ads note groceries and farm goods. Public notices cover residents visiting, business moves, and regional travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lockwood
H. F. Lockwood
Charles Roberts
Cedar Rapids
Marion Golf Club
A. A. Hardin
H. G. Stitzel
Kenneth Murdoch
Lloyd Kingery
Marian Busby
Miss Lockwood
C. E. Roberts
Dwight Mound
J. J. Wallace
Ames
Kingery
Knoxville
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Harley W. Erwin
Henrietta Robinson
Alburnett Road
Marion
Bradley
Ed Sigfred
Missionary Society Meeting At Congregational Church
The Julia Allen Missionary Society met Thursday at Miss Adeliza Daniels home. Mrs. Frank J. Hardenbrook led devotionals while Mrs. Fred Schroeder read missionary magazine articles. Mrs. J. T. Christie directed the program titled Interest in India and Rural India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Allen Missionary Society
the Congregational Church
Adeliza Daniels
Frank J. Hardenbrook
Fred Schroeder
India
J. T. Christie
Kendall's Hardware June Bride Gift Showcase
Quality electrical appliances chinaware Pyrex sets Wear-Ever aluminum featured in a June bride gift showcase at Kendall's Hardware with promotional advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall’s Hardware
Shower Honoring Miss Madge Hepner Planned in Tipton
Mrs Gene Miller Mrs Don Hall and Mrs W G Koppenhaver of Marion and Mrs W E Bell Mrs Ida Koppenhaver and Mrs Carl Nelson of Cedar Rapids will travel to Tipton Friday evening for a shower honoring Miss Madge Hepner granddaughter of Mrs Ida Koppenhaver. Ensemble suits shirts pleated slacks offered at Ed Sigfreds from 2 95 to 4 95 per set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Miller
Don Hall
W. G. Koppenhaver
Marion
W. E. Bell
Ida Koppenhaver
Carl Nelson
Cedar Rapids
Tipton
Madge Hepner
Ed Sigfred
Bicycle Party Honors Cedar Rapids Guest at Thomas Park
John Brous Sard of Cedar Rapids and Barbara Clay of Dubuque joined a visit at Dickeysville Wisconsin. Barbara, moving with her parents to Cedar Rapids this week, attended a bicycle party and picnic supper at Thomas Park with Virginia Crew Theresa Phelps Marilyn Balcom Mary Mullaley and Mary Frances Howell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Broussard
Cedar Rapids
University of Dubuque
Dickeysville
Wis
J. A. Clay
Thomas Park
Virginia Crew
Theresa Phelps
Marilyn Balcom
Mary Mullaley
Mary Frances Howell
Family returns from French Lick as rummage sale planned
Mrs. Harold Harville and Beverly Anne spent a month with Mrs Harville's mother at French Lick Indiana and returned to Marion Thursday morning. A rummage sale is set for Saturday at 1163 7th Avenue. Kenneth Harden, son of Mrs Hazel Harden, lost the end of his right index finger in a meat slicer at Mostek grocery Wednesday. Zane Grey's Mysterious Rider and Daredevil Drivers are at the Garden. A Cub Pack No 15 parents meeting is tonight at 7:30 in the Legion hall. Gorden grocery advertises fresh eggs two dozen for 25 cents and butter 25 cents per pound Saturday. Mrs John Brown, wintering in California, has returned to Marion and stays now with Mr and Mrs Will Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Harville
Beverly Anne
Kenneth Harden
Hazel Harden
Mostek
Cub Pack No. 15
the Legion Hall
John Brown
California
San Francisco Exposition
Marion
Will Ryan
Poet Guest Reflects on Fashion Obsession and Wit
A humorous verse captures Edgar A. Guests humor about a milliner's dream hat and a woman’s sharp critique of taste. The speaker recalls comment on ties and shopping logic, ending with a chuckle at the bold fashion statement.
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Alpha Xi Delta
Mrs. Moore
Miss Georgia Moore
Morris Greenberg Fur Shop
Granby
Hmccready's
Lac
E .W Ge
2Nd Ave. SE
H. L. Morehead
Lewis Klevers
Mrs. Guy
Miss Colgan
Mrs. Watt
Milwaukee
4Lacky’s Grocery
4Th Ave
Marion News
Mary Esther Scott
Bill Scott
Hazel Mae Hutton
Mount Ayr
Lawrence Hamilton
Bloomfield
Mount Pleasant
Berbher
J. R. Roach
Patricia
Jack
John Wenger
Monticello
Celan H. Rollins
Amco
Myers
Kendall’s. Hardware
Trevelyn White
Linda
Bartlesville, Okla
Mr. White
Mrs
Carl White
Owen’s
Wilson’s
Dickey’s
C. W. Rollins
Hawkeye
Gilbert Voorhies
University Hospital
George Burch of
Perry
Hazel Cooney
Betty Beranek
Robert Churchill
Dubuque
Barbara Clay
7Th Avenue
Zane Grey
Gorden Grocery
Edgar A. Guest
the Poet of
the People
the Killian Company
Ostermoor
Amoor
Killian
Killian's
Jantzen
Ca. Pe
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