Miss Martin and Charles McKim to Wed in June
Engaged coupleMary Jane Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Collin B Martin of Blake boulevard SE and Charles L McKim son of Mr and Mrs Loomis L McKim of 369 Nineteenth street SE will wed in June Miss Martin works at Newman's department store while McKim is with Lamson Brothers Chicago office Other society items and meetings listed including west side auxiliary to the Children’s Home assembly Linn county Past Matrons Order of Eastern Star and a scouting camp director assignment for Walter Dennis plans for a Georgian resident reunion in Ellis park and a Social Fifty picnic at 1834 Fourth avenue E
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collin B. Martin
Blake Boulevard
Mary Jane
Charles L. McKim
Loomis L. McKim
Nineteenth Street
Miss Martin
Newman’s Department Store
Mr. McKim
Lamson Brothers and Company of Chicago
West Side
J. H. Cline
E Avenue NE
J. A. Glass
W. J. McGuire
M. Rinderknecht
George Buchanan
Linn County Past Matrons’ Association
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Walker
Bernice Diserens
Iowa
Ellis Park
Monticello Alumni Banquet and Local Socials Reported
The Monticello high school alumni banquet was held at Goudys tea room with the class of 1939 as honored guests. Miss Kate Maurice served as toastmaster, and valedictorian Josephine Rickless spoke. Separate events included a bridal shower for Miss Adelaide Gray hosted by Mrs. Stuhler and others and a Contract club picnic at the city park with afterward games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello High School
Goudy’s
Kate Maurice
Samara Perrine Smith
Josephine Rickless
Mattie Herrick
Emma Pond Milner
Mary Kinsella Gregg
Henry Davidson
Yola Rodman
Adelaide Gray
A. J. Stuhler
F. E. Stimson
Theodosia Pulver
Stuhler
Miss Gray
Bertha Gray
Elkader
Contract Club
J. A. Thompson
I. C. Musgrove
Ray Childress
James Maurice
Virginia Schneider
Women’s club activities span meals talks and elections
Mrs. L W Meyer hosted a May breakfast for the Stan wood Woman's club with guest Anna H Martin of the Friends society of West Branch speaking on Germany and Scattergood Refugee work. Officers were elected for the year including Meyer as president and Davidson as treasurer. Committees were named with multiple members. Separate events included a shower for Mrs. Claire Thompson, Sunshine Club gathering, and O E S meeting with guests from neighboring towns. Anoln high school alumni elected new officers and the first Wapsipinicon Country club card party featured winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Meyer
Stanwood Woman's Club
Anna H. Martin
Friends Society of West Branch
Germany
Scattergood
Grace Showalter
Roland Fleming
Roland Spear
William Davidson
Flower
John Boling
Kenneth Smith
Frank White
Don Smith
C. E. Heyman
Press
L. O. Reid
Edward Rigby
Ed Busching
Evelyn Leggett
Onslow
Charlotte Swenson
Swenson
Claire Thompson
Sunshine Club
Dora Ahrendsen
Margaret Starry
Anita Sarby
Hiawatha Chapter
Masonic Hall
Mechanicsville
Anamosa
Marion
Mesdame
Fall Cornell graduation events full of guests and socials
The Cornell calendar overflows with commencement week social events in Mount Vernon. Alumni banquets and luncheons fill Bowmen hall and Methodist church venues as Dr. and Mrs. Burgstahler host guests from Chicago Indianapolis Davenport and Detroit among others. A South American cruise plans and DAR committee appointment punctuate a busy schedule with dinners and visits across several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Kathleen Current
L. E. Bigger
Patricia Mitchell
Ardis Stinger
Cornell
Bowmen Hall
Leila Huebsch
H. J. Burgstahler
Burgstahler
Harry Caywood
Lake Park
M. A. Weist
Minneapolis
Frank Cole
Charles Cunningham
Helena
Mont
Oren Cunningham
Indianapolis
Ind
Freeman Daley
Cut Bank
Russell Cole
New York City
F. L. Thompson
Davenport
W. L. Hinkle
Detroit
Mich
George Oakley
Honolulu
Merrill Hughes
A. J. Baird
John Williams
Wooster
Ohio
Harold Olson
Springfield
Lara Phillips Markley
Auburndale
Fla
Aley Parsons
Baker House
Miriam Freer
M. M. White
Chicago
Effie Keedick
New York
Frank Hodgson
Ruth
West Branch Alumni Hold Reunion and Local Weddings
West Branch hosts its third annual alumni reunion at the school with dinner and dancing led by toastmaster Dr. Stephen Ware. In Bethany Lutheran church Miss Lela Sendergard wed Edward A. Larson as attendants Lillian Larson and Herbert Sendergard. the couple will reside in Audubon after a California trip. Also noted is Home Social club luncheon hosted by Mrs. A. F. Anderson and co-hostess Mrs. James Vincent, and the marriage of Elsie Hayslett to Oliver Sayles at a home ceremony with the couple to live near the John Thompson farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
West Branch
Stephen Ware
Kalona
C. A. Pilkington
Lawrence Espensen
Chas. Thompson
M. R. Clark
C. M. Eden
Lysle Schiele
Ted Stotler
C. A. Rummells
Bernal Hayslett
Merrill Douglass
Virgil Secrest
Lela Sendergard
Alfred Sendergard
Edward A. Larson
Claus Larson
Kimballton
Bethany Lutheran Church
E. L. Erlander
Lillian Larson
Herbert Sendergard
California
Larson
Audubon
A. F. Anderson
Home
James Vincent
Elsie Hayslett
G. T. Hayslett
Oliver Sayles
Dinner Hosts in Urbana Welcomed Wide Circle of Guests
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Moore entertained at their Urbana home on Tuesday with a large guest list. Attending were their son Robert of Ames, Dr. and Mrs. D. A. Moore, daughter Mrs. Alex Marty and her two daughters Helen Marie and Sandra from Lander Wyoming, Mrs. Emma Gee, Mr. and Mrs. Hook, and Mrs. Rebecca Remington of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Dora V. Hoon and Miss Helen Moore of Vinton, Mrs. Flora Buck of Mount Vernon, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Moore of Urbana. Guests of Mrs. Dora C. Thompson Memorial Day included her sister Addie Mounce of Twin Falls Idaho, Mrs. Evelyn Brown of Cedar Rapids, Lulu Hays and daughter Mrs. Willie Simon of Center Point, A. V. Thompson and son Billy of Vinton, Delbert Rice and son Larry of Vinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Moore
Robert
Ames
D. A. Moore
Alex Marty
Helen Marie
Sandra
Lander
Wyo
Emma Gee
Hook
Rebecca Remington
Cedar Rapids
Dora V. Hoon
Helen Moore
Vinton
Flora Buck
Mount Vernon
Ed Moore
Urbana
Dora C. Thompson
Addie Mounce
Twin Falls
Idaho
Evelyn Brown
Lulu Hays
Willie Simon
Center Point
A. V. Thompson
Billy
Delbert Rice
Larry
Oxford Junction Clio Club Meets at Berner Home
The Clio club gathered at Mrs. J. J. Berner’s home on Wednesday. Mrs. Hulda Shimerda led the Eskimos lesson. Mrs. Berner celebrated her fortieth wedding anniversary with cards and gifts. Guests included Mrs. Harry Berner, Mrs. Louie Ingwersen, and Miss Phyllis Hensley of Savanna, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clio Club
J. J. Berner
Hulda Shimerda
Cedar Rapids Busy Schedule of Commencements and Events
Cedar Rapids hosts college baccalaureate services at Coe and Cornell plus university commencements in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Notable speakers include H M Gage Edward R Burke Bishop Hughes and Sam Sloan with varied events from dances and chatauquas to band festivals and summer sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Sinclair
H. M. Gage
Eastern Iowa
Hawkeye Downs
Eastern Iowa Racing Club
Young Men’s Bureau of Chamber of Commerce
Mount Vernon
H. J. Burgstahler
Cornell College
Iowa City
University of Iowa
DE Witt
Clinton County
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Due College
Sinclair Chapel
Edward R. Burke
United States
Nebraska
Voorhees
Edwin Holt Hughes
Washington, D. C
University Fieldhouse
Sam Sloan
University English Department
East Iowa brides announce two upcoming weddings
Van Horne Mr and Mrs F E Young of Van Horne announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Geraldine to Henry Garbers son of Mr and Mrs E L Garbers northwest of here The ceremony is set for Wednesday at 1 30 PM in St Andrews Lutheran church with Rev William Ullerich officiating The second pairing is Martha daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Brickner of Solon to Harry G Clark son of Mrs Bessie Clark of 216 Eleventh Avenue SE The wedding is planned for June 15 606
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Horne
F. E. Young
Geraldine
Henry Garbers
E. L. Garbers
Here
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church
William Ullerich
Edward Brickner
Solon
Martha
Harry G. Clark
Bessie Clark
Eleventh Avenue SE
Plan G A R Convention In Iowa City
Plans for the state G A R convention in Iowa City set for June 18 to 21 are underway led by general chair L E Clark. Daughters of Union Veterans meet in the courthouse and Sons of Union Veterans met with Mr and Mrs Martin Pederson in Coralville. Alumnae groups plan reunions during commencement week and Women’s club garden tours open this weekend with hostesses named. Dorothy Schenck will wed Arthur Olmore Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Myron Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
L. E. Clark
Daughters of Union Veterans
Sons of Union Veterans
Martin Pederson
Coralville
University
St. Mary’s High School
St. Mary’s
Iowa City High School
Iowa Union
Woman’s Club Garden Department
H. Clay Harshbarger
Sunset Avenue
J. H. Bodine
Ferson Avenue
C. J. Lapp
Bayard Avenue
Women’s Golf Association
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Webb Tallman
George Roser
Rebekah Lodge No
Grace Cathout
University Women’s Association
Anna Lalor Burdick
Washington, D. C
Dorothy Schenck
W. L. Schenck
Arthur Olmore
Myron J. Walker
Lost Nation Dinner Club Holds Annual Picnic
The Lost Nation Dinner club met at Balster cottage on the Wapsie for its annual picnic with 500 points and prizes awarded to M. H. Dake Mrs. D. L. Cressey Ray Rutenbeck and Mrs. Aaron Schultz. The season closes with plans for the new year at the Myatt home. The Woman's Pinochle club met at Mrs. Edward Mohl with high scores by Mrs. W. O. Gundmeier and Miss Emma Busch. Luncheon Bridge host Mrs. J. D. Lemnbaugh on Thursday. June 8 host Mrs. George Dobling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lost Nation Dinner Club
Balster Cottage
Wapsie
M. H. Dake
D. L. Cressey
Ray Rutenbeck
Aaron Schultz
Frank Myatt
Edward Mohl
W. O. Gundmeier
Emma Busch
J. D. Lemnbaugh
Bridge Club
George Dobling
Sigourney Hosts Chapter L Pfo Hosts and Guests
Sigourney Mrs Herman Schipfer welcomed Chapter L P.4.0. Monday to close the season. Tulsa guest Mrs Mae Wheeler Benedict and Orange City guest Mrs Karl Seliger attended. Frankie G Griener hosted family guests including her mother Mrs L Quinn sister Mrs Cleo Tudor and three children. Lillian Kubic and Lawrence Williamson wed at the Kubic home in Tama county with a Sigourney future as Williamson works at Downey garage as bookkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Schipfer
Mae Wheeler Benedict
Tulsa
Okla
Karl Seliger
Orange City
Frankie G. Greiner
L. Quinn
Cleo Tudor
Lillian Kubic
South Ward
Lawrence Williamson
Kubic
Tama County
Sigourney
Williamson
Downey
Little Dramas Of The Kitchen
A dialogue about cucumbers and zucchini features a New Neighbor discussing diet trends and peeling, with advice on using unpeeled produce for vitamins. The exchange highlights simple prep methods for zucchini and quick serving ideas with butter or French dressing.
West Liberty Notes on Luncheon Golf Events and Weddings
West Liberty community updates include fourteen attending a Women's Gold luncheon with a covered dish dinner then golf. Invitations have been accepted for women’s golf events at Muscatine on June 15 and Iowa City on June 23, while invites for golf with Waterloo and Cedar Rapids women were declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa City
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
W. B. Jayne
First Presbyterian Church
L. L. DeFlon
Ruth Ann
Scott McMahon
L. A. Whitacre
Cordelle Hemmingway
Robert E. Dice
Marguerite Kennedy
Louise Barnes
Wilson Hilderbrand
West Branch
Dorothy Frater
Robert Carr
H. B. Phillips
Phillips
Edward Rhodes
Nichols
West Liberty
Ed Rhodes
Davenport
H. R. Phillips
John Vander Horn
Jo Ann
Kenneth Phillips
Jess Scott
Miss Hemmingway to Wed Robert E. Dice Today
Miss Bernice James hosted a Thursday gathering at the James home west of town for Cordelle Hemmingway. Chinese checkers crowned Marguerite James Mrs A L Dice and Miss Louise Barnes as winners with a guest prize awarded to Hemmingway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice James
James
Town
Cordelle Hemingway
Robert E. Dice
Marguerite James
A. L. Dice
Louise Barnes
Miss Hemmingway
Brone Manns Honored After Nuptials in Monticello
Post nuptial shower held at K C hall Monticello honors Mr and Mrs Ronald Bronemann following their May 28 double ring wedding at Wayne Zion Lutheran church Rev F H Kehren officiating Velma Tobiasson prior name Bride attended by Elda Stahlberg Loren Bronemann The bride a 1936 Monticello High School graduate has taught in Scotch Grove. groom from Buck Creek area. They will live near Buck Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Bronemann
K. C. Hall
Monticello
Bronemann
Velma Tobiasson
Wayne Zion Lutheran Church
F. H. Kehren
Elda Stahlberg
Loren Bronemann
Mont
Picnic reunions mingle Duncan families across towns
Center Junction and nearby towns traced reunion ties with picnics at Chautauqua park. Bloomfield Washington and Cedar Rapids relatives joined Center Junction and Hall family members from Davenport Tipton What Cheer and Columbus Junction for a shared gathering Tuesday. Mrs J T Leonhard hosted the L A L club on Wednesday and Mrs Keith Robertson held a shower Thursday for Mrs Otto Lammers formerly Miss Mary Frances Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Bloomfield
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Chautauqua Park
J. T. Leonhard
L. A. L. Club
Keith Robertson
Otto Lammers
Mary Frances Thomas
Hall
Davenport
Tipton
What Cheer
Columbus Junction
Riverside Couples Celebrate Silver Wedding in River Junction
Riverside residents and neighbors gathered at the hall in River Junction to honor Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Rice as they celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Mrs. Omer Strabala hosted the Y social club at her Riverside area home, with Mrs. Edward Schneider among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Junction
Charles B. Rice
Omer Strabala
Riverside
Edward Schneider
Dear Miss Manners advice column on family ties and infidelity
The reader discusses time spent with relatives at the expense of friends and personal life, then seeks Miss Manners guidance on leaving a good husband for a love affair. The column advises against flight and urges careful, tactful handling with spouses and family, emphasizing stability for children and long-term consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Manners
Shower Honoring Janet Reade Meeks Held In Martelle
Mrs Janet Reade Meeks a Wyoming native received a 30 guest shower at her home east of Martelle on Monday. The Old Settlers picnic to mark the first furrow turning in Madison township is set for June 22 with Dr Ernest Brunham of Western State Teachers College Kalamazoo Mich guest speaker. Mrs R Fishwild Mrs Will Thomson Jean Broderson and Jane Inglis hosted the Industrial Society Thursday at Mrs Fishwilds home. Mrs E S Pealer hosted her Methodist Aid division group Wednesday. The Past Noble Grand circle was hosted Friday by Mrs Roy Bender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Jameson
Harry Paulsen
C. N. Holst
Laura Holst
Jane Inglis
Janet Reade Meeks
Wyoming
Martelle
Madison Township
Ernest Brunham
Western State Teachers College
Kalamazoo
Mich
R. Fishwild
Will Thomson
Jean Broderson
Industrial Society
Questioning Love and Security After a Brief Affair
A reflection asks what a person does when a lover moves on seeking a new interest. It urges not to sacrifice security and respectability for a short romance.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles McKim
Children’s Home
Walter Dennis
Effie Dennis
Howard Dennis
Waseca
Minn
Hormel
Fairmont
Agi Hoyt
Fourth Avenue E
Mary Jane Martin
Stanwood
Wapsipinicon Country Club
J. E. Remley
J. D. Paul
Cecil Wilson
N. A. Hanson
Alfred Remley
Haigh
Mary Remley
Oxford Junction
Coe College Chapel
Eldora
Rotary Clubs
Memorial Coliseum
H. J. Burgstahier
Spirit Lake
Chautauqua
Cedar Fall
Catholic Daughters of America
Riverside Park
Junior League of Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Country Club
East
Lasswell Photo
Geraldine Young
Martha Brickner
Plan G.A.R
Mrs. Newlywed
Dietitians
Madame Mae
Roosevelt Beauty Salon
Roosevelt Hotel Bldg
O. L. Shedek
Prop
Shedek
Roosevelt Salon
Riliang Kooler
Zotos
Jamal MI
Scotch Grove
Center Junction
Mary Manners
Luberger
Third Avenue
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