Staff Named For Camp Hitaga Opens June 26
Camp Hitaga prepares for the summer season with staff announced by Mrs. Wells C. Peck and Mrs. Henry Haegg. Nadia Thorpe arrives June 18 from Marquette to direct the camp, with Susann Myers as nutritionist and dining room supervisor. Four units include Apinita for ages 9 to 11 led by Betty Jane Levsen, Shabonda for ages 12 to 14 directed by Augusta Bailey, and Natahi apprentice unit led by Jane Garwood. Apprentices Annabelle Hershey, Jean Richardson, Dorothy Mueller, Margaret Davis, Patricia Mitchell, Cornelia Brooks, and Jean Hoffman comprise the first period with Janet Dennis as bugler. Activity includes a landscaping project at the handcraft cabin.
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TAFF
Camp Hitaga
Wells C. Peck
Henry Haegg
Nadia Thorpe
Marquette
Mich
Northern State Teachers College
Susann Myers
Ames
University of Nebraska
Iowa State College
Betty Jane Levsen
Wyoming
Coe College
Augusta Bailey
Texas
Natahi
Annabelle Hershey
Jean Richardson
Dorothy Mueller
Cedar Rapids
Margaret Davis
Farmington
Patricia Mitchell
Cornelia Brooks
Mount Vernon
Jean Hoffman
Walker
Jane Garwood
Janet Dennis
Agatih
Hitaga
L. D. Dennis
van Vechten Shaffer
C. Ray Chandler
Mount Vernon Socials Highlight Outdoor Picnics
Mount Vernon social calendar centers on outdoor picnics and gatherings. The Lions Club hosts a family picnic at the country club while Rotarians travel to Scattergood near West Branch for lawn picnics. Various groups from D A R to Camp Fire plan events with guests from out of town, including celebrations for Miss Odette Siver and visits from Oklahoma and Virginia residents.
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Mount Vernon
Lions Club
Miriam Freer
Alma Shotwell
Balliett Chapter
Mitchell Garden
Wesley Treischman
Waynesboro
Pythian
K. P. Hall
Takonte
Jane Mattheison
Watuhuyi
Jane Travis
Patricia Mitchell
Virginia Owen
Oklahoma City
Cornelia Brooks
Leo Hank
Avery
Tulsa
Okla
George Kirkpatrick
J. B. Ful
Tipton Cotton Ball for Youth Set in Civic Hall
A cotton ball for Tipton youths will be held next Friday evening in the municipal building. It is the second in a series sponsored by the Tipton Womans club Child Conservation league and American Association of University Women. Girls will wear cotton dresses and boys informal attire. Patrons include Mr and Mrs Ralph Werling Mr and Mrs Ralph E Beate Mr and Mrs Herman Holmes Mr and Mrs J G Westby Mr and Mrs Wayne Henry and A C Martens. High school committees include music Ruth Casterline Max Neubergall hospitality Betty Penningroth Marine Mauer Devonne Fraseur Gerald Schilling Donald Dysart John Hendrickson Dick Swaritz lender Dorothy Lind finance Virginia Carlson Max Werling. A dance for college and former college students opens June 23.
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Tipton
Tipton Womans Club
Child Conservation League
American Association of University Women
Ralph Werling
Ralph E. Beate
Herman Holmes
J. G. Westby
Wayne Henry
A. C. Martens
Max Nebergall
Ruth Casterline
Betty Penningroth
Maurine Mauer
Devonne Fraseur
Gerald Schilling
Donald Dysart
John Hendrickson
Dick Swaritzlender
Dorothy Lind
Virginia Carlson
Garden Club Names Pansy as Club Flower
Greeley group met with Mrs. O J Esser on Tuesday. Mrs. Clark Tyrrell led the lesson. Guest Mrs. Currie of Monona is summering in the former Frank Howard home. The club adopts the pansy as its flower and welcomes two new members. Next meeting with Mrs. Ed Corel. leaders are Mrs. John Beehm and Mrs. Earl Colvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Esser
Clark Tyrrell
Currie
Monona
Frank Howard
Ed Corel
John Beehm
Earl Colvin
Margaret Cesticky Weds Clarence Trachta in Ely
Margaret Cesticky daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Cesticky of Ely married Clarence F Trachta son of Mr and Mrs Charles Trachta at the Bohemian Reformed church west of Ely in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev Ludwik Burian. Bridesmaids maid of honor Joyce Ann Trachta and usher Lester Trachta attended. The couple will live at 1813 D street SW.
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Margaret Cesticky
Joseph Cesticky
Ely
Clarence F. Trachta
Charles Trachta
O Avenue NW
Bohemian Reformed
Lester Trachta
Cedar Rapids
Joyce Ann Trachta
Marion
Cou Falls
D Street SW
Weddings Spark Iowa City Social Season
Iowa City hosts multiple weddings this weekend with Mary Etta Musgrave and Donald Peterson to wed in North Liberty and Martha Huffman to marry T. C. Gegenheimer at the Presbyterian church. Other social events include open houses, a city centennial banquet, teas for out of town guests, and organization meetings across local clubs.
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Iowa City
Mary Etta Musgrave
Donald Peterson
North Liberty
Martha Huffman
T. C. Gegenheimer
Presbyterian Church
Helen Rohrbacher
William Rohrbacher
Vincent L. Odom
Miami
Fla
Ilion T. Jones
The
Joseph Wilson
William Kindle
Oxford Junction
Ernest Thomas
Gladys O. Merriam
Spear Point
Wis
Cardinal
West Lucas Club
J. J. Meintser
Charles
Mary McCollister
Johnson County
Hattie B
Robert Whetstone
Country Club
Henry Willenbrock
George D. Koser
Centennial Association
Surrey
E. W. Chittenden
A. V. O’brien
First Wapsipinicon Country Club Supper Hosts Crowd
The 1939 first family night supper at Wapsipinicon Country Club was served by a large hostess committee including Mr. and Mrs. George Fegan and many others. A Thursday card party followed. Nearby attendees marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William McGuire in Chicago with a visit to Hyde Park Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fegan
L. A. Downing
Howard Chipman
Jack McCullough
T. E. Watters
George Waite
Kenneth Humphal
Hubert Metcalf
M. E. McCrabb
Leigh Pearson
L. L. Doolittle
G. R. Wilkinson
Paul Smith
Henry Eichhorn
Lee van Kirk
J. E. Tyler
Wapsipinicon Country Club
R. D. McIntyre
Anamosa
John Lull
Cedar Rapids
E. A. Tarbox
Moline
Carrie Leay
New York
Chicago
William McGuire
Hyde Park Hotel
Mrs. McGuire
Marion Bride Weds Dr. J C Bailie in Home Ceremony
Miss Ruth Neill of Marion married Dr. J C Bailie of Chicago at 2 30 Saturday afternoon in the Neill home. Rev C V R De Jong officiated under a white and silver arch. Miss Marjorie Beach was maid of honor. Dr Lee Cheney of Detroit was best man. A reception followed, with attendees including Margaret Rathfus and Betty Fowler. The couple will reside in Chicago after July 1.
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W. G. Neill
Marion
Ruth K. Neill
J. C. Bailie
Chicago
A. Bailie
Pittsburg
Kan
C. V. R. de Jong
Presbyterian Church
Lee Cheney
Detroit
Neill
Margaret Rathfus
Urbana
Ill
C. L. O’kelly
Anamosa
Bernice Chamberlain
Cedar Rapids
Betty Fowler
Margie Sanvik
Des Moines
Local Social News From Shellsburg Cedar Rapids
The Monday Bridge club enjoyed a picnic at Ellis Park Cedar Rapids. The Eastern Star met with Mrs Oscar Anderson on Tuesday. Friends surprised Mrs Jack Dorsey on her birthday Friday. Harmony class at Presbyterian church held an all day meeting at Mrs B A Owens home Thursday. Luther League at Carl Popenhagan home Thursday. Neighbors hosted a picnic for Mr and Mrs Roy Harbert on their wedding anniversary Thursday.
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Bridge Club
Ellis Park
Cedar Rapids
Eastern Star
Oscar Anderson Tuesay
Jack Dorsey
Harmony
Presbyterian Church
B. A. Owens
Luther League
Shower for Miss Eileen Raftis at Raftis Home
Miss Eileen Raftis received a bridal shower in the P. W. Raftis home with Mrs. P. W. Raftis as hostess. A short program featured numbers by Stella Whittenbaugh, Mary Sniffen and Janice Neilson.
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Eileen Raftis
P. W. Raftis
Stella Whittenbaugh
Mary Sniffin
Janice Neilson
Carnival Sidelights Show Local Friends and Fashion Notes
A montage of midways and social scenes recounts friends lingering on rides like the ferris wheel, with Betty Mae Summer, Mary Jane Murdock, and others mingling. Gossip touches on outfits, a golf course toque, gingham fashions at a bridge luncheon, and a prenuptial shower for Beged Saul d.
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Betty Mae Summer
Mary Jane Murdock
Frankey
Jack Greedy
Danny David McGregor
McGregor
Dave
Della Mae Nash
JO Ann Hanzlik
George Durin
Prince Pasha
Virginia Knox
Ginny
Beirut
Kay Stark
Lydia Ann Courtright
McGregor Twins
Bruce
Bob
Betty Hamilton
Lydia Ann
Betty
Ernie Anderson
Reversible Frock and Scholarly Honor At Stephens College
Jeanne Rowe, top of 900 junior girls at Stephens College, received a scholarship for high grades announced by President Wood as Harold and Mrs Rowe attended convocation. The fashion note shares her frock as a reversible outfit prompting local chatter.
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Phyllis Sheehy
Phyllis
Jeanne Rowe
Jeanne
Stephens College
Wood
Stephens
Harold J. Rowes
Anamosa Girl To Wed This Month
Anamosa couple announces the engagement of Lucile Blanch to John J. Smith of Monticello. Lucile, a 1934 Anamosa High School graduate, has worked for Reliance in Anamosa. John J. Smith is a Monticello High School graduate and Milwaukee railroad employee. The wedding is planned for the latter part of June.
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Anamosa
W. J. Blanch
Lucile
John J. Smith
G. R. Smith
Monticello
Miss Blanch
Reliance Company
Smith
Milwaukee Railroad
Farewell honors for Maynard Hilemans by Masons and Eastern Stars
Maynard and Mrs. C D Hileman were feted Tuesday by Masons and Eastern Stars at a farewell courtesy. The program featured Dr C C Hall and several local women and men including Florence Troxel and Curtis Thiele among others. The Methodist Ladies Aid and Presbyterian Helping Hand societies were hosted on successive days, with the high school brass sextette performing at both events after competing in a national music festival in Minneapolis.
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C. D. Hileman
Masons
C. C. Hall
Etta Bing
Gladys Talcott
Grace Burdick
Willis Walker
Paul Pace
Earl Parke
Max Cummings
Tom Samuelson
Sam Stewart
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
J. F. Ingels
Presbyterian Helping Hand Society
High School Brass
Family Dinner Hosts Grimes Guests in Earlville
A Tuesday evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wessell honored Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Grimes of Houston Texas. Guests included numerous Colesburg and Earlville families with a chicken dinner shared by nineteen attendees and relatives from Farley Ma nila and Earlville.
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Donald Wessell
Forrest Grimes
Houston
Tex
Joe Grimes
Leeland
Merlin Os
Marengo Families Attend Services and Wedding Plans
The Mellrath families gather at the parental home for a reunion and plan church services in Hartwick. Miss Lena Walters hosts a bridal shower for her wedding to Everett Bigbee in Kansas. The Auld home hosts the wedding of Marguerite Auld to Carlton Lynk at 2:30 pm with guests from Green Mountain and Chicago. the couple's favorable ties to Delta and Muscatine are noted along with school and farm associations.
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Black Hills
Green Mountain
H. T. Reed
C. E. Darnielle
James Davenport
Dale Auld
Ella Tresslar
Ruth Taylor
Dorothy Ott
Marguerite Kriese
Reed
Be Ged Sauld
J. L. Mellrath
Hartwick
Lena Walters
Ed Bigbee
Miss Walters
Everett Bigbee
Kansas
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Harry Fiser
D. H. Zentmire
A. E. Hursh
Methodist Missionary Society
Henry Weidemeier
Marshall
D.A.R. of
Marshalltown
Milton Brown
Marengo
John Auld
Marguerite Auld
Carlton E. Lynk
Ross Mills
Congregational Church of
Doris Lynk
Donald Auld
Chicago
Bill Stirlen
Muscatine
Delta
Delta High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Elvis Lynk
Green Mountain High School
Engagement Reported For Mildred Hoeding And Norris Pelham
Mr and Mrs John Hoeding of Davenport announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Mildred to Norris Pelham son of Cyrus Pelham of Calamus. The couple both attended and graduated from the local school and will marry on June 24.
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John Ehlers
Wapello Presbyterian groups host picnics and luncheon
The Delta Alphas of the Presbyterian Sunday school held a Tuesday picnic at Mrs. Tom Peters home. The Wapello Study club had a luncheon in the Presbyterian parlors, its final meeting until September, with Mrs. Oldora Hicklin presiding. Miss Jean Smith and Kings Daughters entertained their mothers at a picnic supper at her country home, hosting guests Mrs. Paul Wiederrecht and others.
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Delta Alphas
Presbyterian Sunday School
Tom Peters
Wapello Study Club
Presbyterian
Old@ora Hicklin
Jean Smith
Kings Daughter
Paul Wiederrecht
B. F. Pettis
Howard Smith
Oscar Davis
Charles Bates
Donald Cox
Scott Pullin
Angela Schulte to Wed Paul Smith in Walford
Mr and Mrs Joseph A Schulte announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Angela to Paul Smith of Watkins on Thursday June 15 at 9 am at Holy Trinity church Walford. Rev Stephen Schraulik to officiate. The couple will reside on a farm north of Watkins.
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Walford
Joseph A. Schulte
Angela
Paul Smith
Watkins
Holy Trinity Church
Stephen Schraulik
Angela Schulte
Stanwood Luncheon Honoring Idelle Chapter Officers
Stanwood Mrs. Paul Ostergaard hosted a luncheon at her home on Monday evening to compliment the officers of Idelle chapter OES. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Smith, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McClellan, Mr. and Mrs. Willis McGuire, Mr. and Mrs. Max Coppess, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bails, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Pirie, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Tend ley, and Mrs. mat Craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ostergaard
Idelle
O.es
Kenneth Smith
L. W. Meyer
Robert McClellan
Willis McGuire
Max Coppess
Allen Elliott
Lester Bails
Forest Pirie
H. S. Smith
Glen Tenley
Mat Craft
Evangelical League Meeting Featured Candid Movies
Clarence and members of the Evangelical Young Peoples league held a Wednesday evening gathering. Raymond Doerman presented his candid movies. Refreshments were served by Honora Sonnemaker Henry Klatt Lawrence Hartig and Richard Goldsmith.
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Evangelical Young Peoples League
Raymond Doerman
Honora Sonnemaker
Henry Klatt
Lawrence Hartig
Richard Goldsmith
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Lee Hendrickson
First Presbyterian Church
Red Cross
Hendrickson
Michigan
Edith Eiker
Port Arthur
University of Texas
Eiker
Hantesa
Tannadoonah
South Bend
Ind
Camp Hiaga
Aponita
Wider
Canon City
Col
Odette Siver
South Dakota
Roy Heady
George Lake
Carrie Kyle
Heady
Greeley
Marjorie Williams Hahn
Mollie Ringsmuth
Hazel Huene Bodwell
1St Ave. E
Dempsey’s
Ray J. Whitmore
Oscar Workman
Dempsey
Second Avenue
DIAL
Clarence Trachta
Lasswell
Ruth Neill
Henry
Walter AF Grinnell
J. M. Henry
Meadowbrook Drive
George H. Walter
Grinnell
Grinnell College
Walter
Don Lamson
Frank S. Lamson
Sanford, Fla
University of Florida
Charles B. Zalesky
Second Avenue E
Miss Martin
Betty Lou Martin
Nettopen
Twentieth Century Club
Hale
Charlie Brown
H. E. Carter
Gerald Kruse
Lois Rohwedder
Hans Ahrendsen
L. J. Rohwedder
Mary Levsen
Shirley Easterly
Charlotte Swensen
Mary Peterson
Marvin Starry
Inlaw
Howard Edwards
Starry
Lenore Dirks
H. E. Dirks
Marvine Starry
T. M. Starry
Shellsburg
Wadena
Tattle-Tales
Mary Martn and
Bob Wilson
Bernice Cameron
Kenmore
Bernice
Joe Stover
Maynard
Earlville
Florentine
Continental Buffet
Newman’s
Hotel Roosevelt
Cadow
Calamus
Stanwood
Clarence
Thug
Dad
ARROW
Hickok
Wilson
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