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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1932

Page

26

Louise Ada Watson and Dr Russ P Noble wed in Norway

Louise Ada Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs J Reid Watson of 1701 Park Ave SE and Dr Russ Parker Noble son of Dr and Mrs E E Noble of Clemons were married in a double ring ceremony at the bride’s parents home. Rev Maynard Bell and Rev B A Davis officiated before a white satin pillar setting with pink and white decor. The couple plans to live in Norway after a Chicago wedding trip.

Louise Ads Watson J Reid Watson Park Avenue SE Russ Parker Noble Norway E. E. Noble Clemons BR. Maynard Bell B A. Davis Hansell Geraldine Lone Sing Ruth Culbreth Elizabeth Watson Howarm Noble Jane Ann Watson Dorothy Noble E. H Noble Howard Sherwee Neva Harold Christenson Clemens Mir Guy Noble Chicago A Davis Clara Allen Daytonia Beach Fla Beth Doughty Fayette Geraldine Long Indianola Thelma Salisbury

Frezek and Gormly to Wed in Mount Vernon Ceremony

Mrs W J Gormly of Mount Vernon announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Joyce Laurene to Lester Paul Frezek of Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs Charles Frezek. The wedding is set for June 11 at the Presbyterian church in Mount Vernon. Joyce, a Mount Vernon High School and Carnnell College alumna and 1926 college beauty, is a bookkeeper at Cedar Rapids Co operative dairy. Frezek is a teller at Peoples Savings Bank. They will reside in Cedar Rapids.

W J.gormly Mount Vernon Joyce Laurene Lester Paul Frezek Cedar Rapids Charles Frezek Presbyterian Church Miss Gormly Mount Vernon High School Carnnell College

St Lukes Alumnae Meet At Nurses Home On Monday

St Lukes alumnae will gather Monday at 1 30 pm at the nurses home for a regular meeting. Members are reminded to bring notes and reports for the year.

ST. Luke's St. Lukes

Church Circles and Meetups at Local Churches

A reader notice describes multiple church group meetings across Trinity Methodist First Baptist Immaculate Conception and nearby venues. Hostesses include Mrs J A Gerber Mrs L E Jenzinson and Mrs WE Schutz with dates listed for Monday and Wednesday gatherings at homes and hotels in Cedar Rapids and around SE MaRo.

Tae Philathea The First Baptist Church E . Revrods Park Avenue LE Jenzinson Myre George Freere Schwarzer WE Schutz

Farewell Luncheon for Grace Parzybok at Coe College

A farewell luncheon was given by the Zeta Phi Eta sorority at the Country Club in Grace Parzybok’s honor. She has taught in Coe College’s drama department this year and will pursue related work next year with Miss Vivian Bort in Chicago. Florals decorated tables and a gift from the sorority was presented. Florence Wetherton led the arrangements. Harriet Griffin is expected to arrive Tuesday after graduating from Martha Washington Seminary. Mr and Mrs Frank Schulze returned from a motor trip to St Louis with Mrs Ella O’Hara. Mercy Hospital alumnae plan a shower Monday at the hospital.

Norway Chicago Grace Parzybok Zeta Phi Eta National Dramatic Sorority Coe College Country Club Coe Vivian Bort Parzybok Florence Wetherton Harriet Griffin T. A Grffin Second Avenue SE Martha Washington Seminary Washington DC Nashville Frank Schulze Fifth Avenae St Louis Ella Ohara Schulze

Community lodge and society notices page fragment

A fragmented page lists various fraternal groups and auxiliary units meeting at different halls and times. Entries mention Rebekah Lodge, Firemen, Moose, Daughters of Veterans, and other societies with scheduled gatherings, election balloting, and social events across multiple addresses and dates.

Girl Reserve Camp At Wapsie-Y Offers Many Attractions

The Girl Reserve Camp at Wapsie near Central City features new camp activities and a full lineup of seasoned and new counselors headed by Miss Alice Papes and Miss Marie Ann Gotchy. Innovations include a travel group led by Miss Theresa Woo and a primitive camping emphasis with outdoor crafts led by Miss Lida Tallman. The three camp periods run August 1–8 for seniors, August 8–15 for younger and older girls, and August 15–22 for juniors, with registrations at the YWCA through June 25.

Wapsie Central City Alice Papes Marie Ann Gotchy Ywoca Theresa Woo University of Michigan Woo Addon China South America Japan Wapsie Y Lida Tallman Roosevelt Margaret Dennis Dover Delaware Gotchy Maurine Hamblin Oelwein YW Oca

Miss Scolaro to Wed Omaha Man Josephine Scolaro engaged to Omaha man August Guvenor in Cedar Rapids crown

Miss Josephine Pauline Scolaro Miss Cedar Rapids and winner of the Bermuda Popularity contest announced her engagement to August Guvenor of Omaha by her mother Mrs. Mary Scolaro. The wedding is planned for early autumn with coronation ceremonies at the Junior Service League Benefit Ball in Memorial Auditorium on November 20 1931.

Josephine Pauline Scolaro Cedar Rapids Bermuda August Guvenor Omaha Mary Scolaro Third Street Junior Service League Memorial Auditorium Miss Scolaro

Picnic To Close B and P W Year Committees

Community listings show a garden party and annual events with chairs and assistants across months, names include Dorothy Rogers, Rose Seldier, Mildred Wise, Mary Jane Wisnowsky, Ruby Book, Grace Dayton, Mrs Jessie Fisher, Lavinia Forsythe, Bettie Landa, aruce Lawler, and many others organizing card parties, birthday dinners, Mardi Gras, All Fools, and grand finale events with multiple committees and chairs across months. The document catalogs volunteer roles and helpers for social gatherings in a local club, listing dozens of participants and event dates.

Dorothy Rogers Rose Seldier Mildred Wise Mary Jane Wisnowsky Ruby Book Grace Dayton Jessie Fisher Lavinia Forsythe Bettie Landa Aruce Lawler Robert McNeil Ruby Pameticky Alice Simitz Blance Zelenda Evelyn Zerzanek Jack Norn Sylvia Alt Grace Beacom Lily Esiekson Ivadell Gibros Ruth Griffith Elizabeth Lawler Myrtle McAhre Agnes Lohman Emma Lou Mitchell Nellie Osborn Edlee Robertson Merle Parrish Jon Izin Alice Popes Nora Nelson Bertha Wolf Ruth C Martin Bess G Wilson Grace Boston William Rose Elva Becker Ethel G Mills Anna Marie Painter Addie Zika Mae McMillan Esther Strait Miriam Suseth Esther Smith SC. Emery Florence Johnston Frances Prescott Eva Lois Watersclober Anne M. Jack Frances Munn Wnosember Jennie Maytle Anna Laura Palmer Edna Erickson Jenna Strahan Katherine Munkhoff Louise Boulizny Ariana Burr Edna Dieman Marvel Foster Blanche Goldheimer Blanche Jabal Anne Lindeman Beulth Perrin Jane Riley Bernice Toms Mary E_ Berry Margaret Danielson Marie Ann Gotchy Frank Janeba Acnes Krees Helen McCahon Opal May Muneer Alberta Neal Merna Newell Kathryn _Pasge Bernice Pratt Harry Stuart Marie Ann Stewart Gladys Weigold All Fools’ Party Edna Wilson Frances Bartlett Metta Bard Mary Dunlap Blanche Felter Edna Freeman Faith McMurray Dorothy Winslow Manchester Emily Matousek Edith Zeztla Jettie Belland Helen A. Biskup M Eleanor Cartan Byrd Snyder Clark Margaret Grier Irma Hendrickson Clara Erma Wavaty Adeline Jones Paul Kiid Jer Emma Seinders Louise M. Schumacher Marguerite Hammond Pearl Hermanstoffer Letty Allen Keerl Edith Lange Johan Lapes Loomis Marie Peterson Eleanor Pohorsky Tillie

Miss Leibsohn Returns from Chicago and Lake Forest

Miss Mochelle Leibsohn of 1955 Fifth Avenue SE returned the first of the week from Chicago and Lake Forest Illinois where she spent the last six weeks. She was accompanied by Miss Ada Kaplan who spent several days here before returning to Chicago this weekend.

Mochelle Leibsohn Fifth Avenue SE Chicago Lake Forest Ada Kaplan

Surprise Shower for Miss Elizabeth Stramel Before June Wedding

A surprise shower honored Miss Elizabeth Stramel ahead of her June 16 marriage to W J Pavek. Hosted by Mrs W Pavek and Mrs Stanley Treek, guests included numerous Mesdames and Misses such as John Stramel E J Kouba Albert Sova and Elizabeth Pavek with many others in attendance.

Elizabeth Stramel W J Pavek W Pavek Stanley Treek John Priban Frank Drahos John Stramel Weneil Pavek Stanley Treka Samir Vishek E. J. Kouba Fred Stodola Frank Treka Anton Novak Joe Klouda Frank J. Treka Albert Sova Rudolph Aumir Louis Rencka John Kuda Milo Grubhoffer Jerry Jasa Victor Zobl Edward Sodoma Wendl Aarecky B. Dvorak Ralph Smtil Andrew Miller Marie Zoble Ann Stramel Ann Pavek Mary Benda Georgia Marousch Thresa Stramel Thelma Klouda Elizabeth Pavek Mary Elizabeth Priban Amelia Drahos

National Camp Fire Leadership Course at Camp Huaga

A national training course for Camp Fire leaders will be held at Camp Huaga from June 17 to 20. Miss Eldora DeMots and Miss Gladys Shamp of the National Camp Fire staff in New York City will conduct the program. The course covers many Camp Fire phases and offers practical help to group leaders. interested individuals should contact local headquarters.

Camp Huaga Eldora DeMots Gladys Shamp National Camp Fire Staff New York City

Miss Mary Rose Lockhart Weds Forrest Primrose at Home

Miss Mary Rose Lockhart and Forrest Eugene Primrose were married at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the bride’s parents home. Rev. William Feller of the First Reformed Church officiated in front of relatives, including witnesses who attended the couple’s wedding of the bride’s parents in 1902. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Lockhart of Fairfax, wore a blue gown and carried peonies and carnations. Primrose is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Primrose of Atkins. They will reside in the area.

Mary Rose Lockhart Forrest Eugene Primrose William Feller First Reformed Church L. G. McLucas George Lockhart Fairfax Mr. Primrose James Primrose Atkins

Miss Catherine Adams Earns Columbia MA in Music Education

Miss Catherine M. Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs O H Adams of 1622 Bever Avenue SE returned from a year of graduate study in New York City She earned a Master of Arts degree in music education at Columbia University A graduate of Coe College she holds a BA 1929 and BM 1930 In New York she did studio accompanying at Juilliard chaired weekly convocations to bring artists and educators and was elected to Kappa Delta Pi honorary educational fraternity

Catherine M. Adams O. H. Adams Bever Avenue SE New York City Miss Adams Columbia University Coe College New York Juilliard School of Music Kappa Delta Pi

Swabs Return to Charleston After Week with Relatives

Mr and Mrs Oliver J Swab and family left Saturday for Charleston West Virginia after a week with Mr and Mrs Edward Swab at 507 C avenue Northwest.

Oliver J. Swab Charleston W. V Mr. Swab Mrs Edward Swab C Avenue NW

Springville Birthday Honors Mrs Flavilla Kelly At 87

Birthday greetings extend to Mrs. Flavilla Kelly who, with her daughter, is in Perry at present. She is 87 and a longtime Springville resident with ties to William Kelly of Cedar Rapids and siblings in Perry Madison and Cleveland. Community notes list Love Chapter O E S members, church groups, a Presbyterians social circle event, and a Galena marriage of Kenneth Butler and Lo Dema McKinstry with details on residence and parentage.

Flavilla Kelly Anda J. Kibby Perry Kelly Florence Curbee William Kelly Cedar Rapids A. W. Armstrong Andrew Frank Armstrong Madison Wis Mary E. Fleming Cleveland, O Love Springville Twelfth District Olin John Patten Elizabeth Burroughs Merle Roberts Mary Taylor Minnie Whitehill Sarah Whitaker Clara Southard L. J. Miller Harold Ramsey Clara Clausen Avah Calvert Hazel Patten Carolyn Sterner Oddie Clark Presbyterian Church Ida Dunlap Washington R A Badger Kenneth Butler Lo Dema McKinstry Anamosa A. E. Ulrich Galena Butler C. F. Butler

Randalia North Center Sewing Circle meets with guests

Randalia Mrs W B Clark hosted an all day North Center Sewing circle meeting Tuesday. Guests included Mrs Herman Rolfe of Clermont and Mesdames F W King W W Alley D N Austin and M E Nixoux. The next meeting is set for June 28 at Mrs Walter Renwick's home.

W. B Clark North Center Herman Rolfe Clermont Mesdames F. W. King W W Alley D. N. Austin M. E. Nixoux Walter Renwick

Camp Fire Staff Named for Hitaga Season

Camp Hitaga unveils a staff of counselors led by Ariana A Burr Cedar Rapids executive as director. Helen Everett heads water sports with Rachel Hatch and Rose Mary Royce supervise junior programming. Laila Reece handles hand crafts and Dorothy Wright returns as camp dietitian. Virginia Knox manages the store and bank with Noel Newell as general counselor. Helen Irwin oversees horseback riding and Margarita Williams camps from July 1. New leaders include Ruth Schellberg assisting swimming and campcraft, Minnie Lingreen directing campcraft, Cornelia Cameron directing nature work, Camerson studying Town University with Baraboo wildlife training, Betty Evarts directing archery. Season runs June 20 to August with seven seven day periods, plus a six and a five day period. Campers anticipate swimming, canoeing on the Wapsie, riding and hiking at Camp Hitaga.

Camp Hitaga Ariana A. Burr Cedar Rapids Helen Everett Lindenwood College Rachel Hatch Iowa State Teachers College Rosemary Royce University of Iowa Laila Reece Dorothy Wright Coe College Virginia Knox Noel Newell Helen Irwin Ames Margarita Williams Camp Huaga Ruth Schellberg Omaha Miss Schellberg University of Nebraska Campcraft Minnie Lingreen Oelwein Lingreen Cornelia Cameron Cameron University of Town McGregor Wild Life School Baraboo Black Hills Minneapolis Betty Evarts Miss Evarts Carleton College Camp Hitaca Wapsie

Kalona Bridge Club Hostess Honors Tuesday Evening

Kalona Miss Marguerite Skola entertained Tuesday evening for Mrs. George Sayers with a guest list including Mrs. R. O Boone, Mrs. Amos Mellinger, Mrs. H. A. Mellinger and others. High bridge score went to Mrs. R. B. Adams and consolation to Mrs. George Sauers.

Marguerite Skola George Sayers R. O Boone Amos Mellinger H. A. Mellinger H. Snodgrass Ivo Grady Hazel Deane Clarance Shimon Ernest Felzke A R. Kepler R. E. Adams G. N. Engstrom Ivan Alt A. J Martin J F. O'Laughlin Chester Walker George Sauers Bridge R. BE. Adams

Social gathering notes from Mechanicsville and area

Mechanicsville reports include Mrs J R Jackson hosting Mrs Bernice Hearson of Kansas City for bridge at her country home with seven guests. Gracia guild met at Mrs Marguerite Ayres with fourteen present. Methodist Ladies Aid gathered at Mrs A J Kindred Parsonage. Out of town Memorial Day visitors span Milwaukee Madison Chicago Omaha and more, plus a trip to Rantoul to visit Daniel in training at Chanute flying field.

J. R. Jackson Bernice Hearson Kansas City F. C. Miller J. P. Thomas G. A. Woods R. A. Smith W. E. Wright Lucile Davidson Hearson Gracia Guild The Presbyterian Church Marguerite Ayres Daisy Becker Lois Woods Methodist Ladies Aid Society A. J. Kindred Mildred Moore Max Ferguson Milwaukee Wis Henry Lampa Madison Wilfred Conner Chicago John Welch Omaha Wenona Ill E. H. Vary Jewell Iowa E. B. Sperry William Burlington Maxine Buddy Sperry Charles Butler Iva Barse Elmhurst Earl Stoffel Crystal Wyoming Harry Buell Lone Tree Ferdinand Krause Maquoketa Herman Stetler Belle Plaine Galen Finnigan R. Dean Richard Reece and Sons George Burger Cedar Rapids D. W

Bechter Moore Wed In Independence Wisconsin?

Independence announcement reports the marriage of Leslie G Bechter of Independence to Doris L Moore of Greenfield at Immanuel American Lutheran parsonage with Rev A H Zollinger officiating. They will reside in Minden Iowa after summer study in Missoula Montana and Bechter will teach there. The note also mentions lodge election and bridge scores.

Leslie G. Bechter Independence Doris L. Moore Greenfield Immanuel American Lutheran Parsonage A. H. Zollinger Anna Humke Ackley Frank Schmidkonz FH. Bechter Iowa State Teachers College John D. Moore Greenfield High School Missoula Mont Bechter University of Montana Minden

Miller Sieffert Wedding in Rock Island Church

Miss Alice Anna Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs George Miller and Lawrence Sieffert son of Mr and Mrs Moritz Sieffert were married Wednesday at 2 pm in the Evangelical Lutheran church at Rock Island. The couple planned to reside in Wheatland after June 10.

Alice Anna Miller George Miller London Lawrence Sieffert Moritz Sieffert Evangelical Lutheran Church Rock Island Esther Sieffert John Grimes McCausland Steffert Princeton Wheatland

Farm wedding hint and local club notes

The bridegroom helps on farmland as social clubs meet weekly at various homes. The Mothers club gathered at Mrs. Otto Sieg mind's home with dinner served and Edna Alexander assisting. Cinque club honors went to Mrs. Edward Siegmund Mrs. Alert Houker and Mrs. Otto Kiahn. Fifty friends bid farewell to Mr and Mrs James Bevill who move to Cedar Rapids this week.

Otto Sieg Edna Alexander Adolph Lohse Cinque Club Emil Koch Edward Siegmund Alert Hooker Otto Kiahn Theresa Kamrar

Central City Miss Hatch Honored at Kitchen Shower

Central City Miss Gwen Hatch was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. C. B. Norris at her country home on Wednesday. A brief musical program featured Misses Dorothy Blodgett and Catherine Crane with out of town visitors including Mrs. Willa Crane and daughters Helen and Catherine of Morejon, Mrs. Myrtle Johnes, Mrs. Frank W. Pease, Mrs. J. C. Blodgett and Dorothy of Cedar Dr, Mrs. Stewart Whitcomb of Orange Cove California, and R. E. Fish of Pomona California visiting Cedar Rapids and Central City relatives. A waffle breakfast followed at the V. V. Brown home with Mrs. E. M. Adams welcoming guests.

Gwen Hatch C. BE. Norris Dorothy Blodgett Catherine Crane Willa Crane Helen Catherine More Jon Myrtle Johnes Frank W. Pease J. C. Blodgett Dorothy Cedar Rapids Stewart Whitcomb Orange Cove Calif R. E. Fish Pomona Central City Whitcomb Josephine Barber Woman’s Musical and Literary Club V. V. Brown E. M. Adams D. D. Epperson

Mrs Louis Gade Hosts Eight at Bridge in London

Mrs Louis Gade entertained eight guests at bridge Friday at her mother Mrs F J Hartwig's home in London. Honors went to Mrs C E Stomler and Mrs A F Glemmens. Miss Esther Schroeder, a June bride, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Justine Licht with aides Mrs Emma Schroeder Pearl Snyder of Montpelier and Augusta Henke of New Era assisting. Twenty two attended.

Louis Gade Bridge F. J. Hartwig C. BE StoMler A. F. Glemmens Esther Schroeder Justine Licht Licht Emma Schroeder Pearl Snyder Montpelier Augusta Henke New Era

Edgewood Flower Show Hosted at Mrs Alcorn Home

The Edgewood Woman's club sponsored the annual flower show on Wednesday at Mrs Wesley Alcorn's home. Mrs Leo Peick assisted by Mrs Carrie Madison led the event. Mrs S N Bixby spoke on early spring flowers and Mrs F H Hatch read a paper. Attendees visited Mrs Alcorn's garden.

Edgewood Woman's Club Wesley Alcorn Leo Peick Carrie Madison 5. N. Bixby F. H. Hatch Mrs. Alcorn

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Louise Ada Watson Russ P. Noble Lastar Lester P. Frezek Joyce Gormly Trinity Methodist Church J A Gerber St. Rita‘s Circle St. Retas Circle Philathea Susannah Wesley Metrodiss Wedrestay Chase Benar St Margarets Guild St Marrareatar Fares Nee van Verbrer Shackell Hotel Roosevelt Wm. S. Cadow Mer Miss Grace Parzylok Mercy Hospital Mercy Fepital A.umnae Clubs Merct Visis Felows Hall Rebekah Lodge Rebekap Iudge Firemans Canteen Merrher Columbia Division Corea Star of Maine Mate Rewkal Rebecca Wexander Pete Tirzah Society Margaret Quick Sunshine Ausilitry Staff Cedar Retekah Coe Retess Iowa Rebee Ab Ine Auanare Krier Wapsie-Y Fosephine Pauline Scolaro Lasswell Wilbur T. Canaday Wilbur T Canaday Pauline Heaton J. C. Heaton P. W Miss Leibsohn Maddigan School of Music Oratory, Dramatic Art and Dancing Academy Paramount Bldg Randalia Hitaga Altana Burr Kalona Killian Frederic Killian CO Mechanicsville Lillium Rebekah Lodge Alex Wallick Clarence Ap Athen Gc. L. Hall Central Edgewood Neumode Hosiery Shop Second Street S.E Nas Hadilen Hadley Leno Sant Illinois Hamilton Elghn Bulova WM. Rogers & Son Star Jewelry Co South Second Street
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