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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1938
Page
10
PAUL ROSS surveys how grooms must defer to the bride in dress choices for all wedding forms from formal afternoon to informal garden. He lists exact attire for men and ushers, recommends matching accessories, and notes gift ideas for ushers and the bride.
West Union women vacationing in the west this summer with Miss Daryl Breckner en route to Seattle to attend the University of Washington and visits through Spokane Lewistown Craigmont Portland Oakland Hollywood Denver and Salt Lake City. Miss Catherine Chambers principal of Clear Lake school will attend summer school at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Others plan trips to Chicago and Colorado. Local Rainbow Girls and family news accompany travel and visits.
Miss Ruth Williamson will wed Earl E Mosier in a June 25 ceremony at the Williamson home. Ruth, a former Michigan State College instructor and local high school graduate, will reside in Lansing with her husband, who is also a Michigan instructor.
John I Smith son of Mr and Mrs George C Smith 1333 Fifth Street NW has left Minnesota for Miami to visit his roommate Sylvester Tunis. Announce Marriage of Helen Funke Mr and Mrs O Funke 1135 I Avenue NE announce the marriage of their daughter Helen Funke to Gene F Kershaw son of Mr and Mrs Fred B Kershaw of Mason City, which took place June 2 at Anamosa. Complimenting Mrs Kershaw Mrs F Fox and Mrs Funke were honored at a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening. Cards were won by Mrs F Deetz Miss Helen Craft Mrs M Puski and Mrs R Snitil. Refreshments served. Those present included Mr and Mrs R Snitil Mesdames A Fox W Fox A Craft H Myers P Fulton M Puski P Kellty L Ralston G Deetz E Morris W Johnson and Miss Craft. Mrs John T Wurster 2015 B Avenue NE hosts today honoring her father I W Carr of Walker on his eightieth birthday. Miss Helen Porter 1924 B Avenue NE returned Thursday after a month in San Antonio Texas. Maltese Cross circle of the King’s Daughters will picnic Tuesday in Ellis Park. Members meet at the river pavilion at 1 p.m. Social Fifty to Meet The Social Fifty will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. for a picnic luncheon at the home of Mrs H N Boyson 2314 Beyer Avenue SE.
The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Cummings was celebrated at their Riverside home. The original double wedding occurred fifty years earlier when Letha Lingo married Charles S. Cummings and Mary Lingo wed Joseph E. Cummings. Guests included Mae Alcorn, also at the original wedding. Both Joseph E. Cummings and his wife have since died.
Mechanicsville reports Mrs Parl Pearson hosted the Emanon Bridge club with Mrs Leonard Helmer earning a guest prize and club prizes awarded to Mrs Buell Pieper and Miss Mary Jane Seyler. The Octet Bridge club met with Mrs Julius High and guest Mrs C N Ayres. Mrs O A Byrne won the club prize and gave it to Mrs Ayres. Mrs Marie Butler hosted for her Denver guest Mrs John Conner. bridge prize went to Mrs Louis Bath of Laramie. The Self Culture club closed its year with a lawn picnic at Mrs Dollie Moon’s. Garden club members tea hosted by Mrs F M Wilson, former federation president.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Leyden of Independence announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Lucille Margaret to Vernon M Quinn of Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs M W Quinn of Williamsburg The wedding is set for June 16 in Independence Miss Nadine Shank travels to Boulder Colo to enroll in the University of Colorado for a master of arts degree joined by her mother and aunt They will return to Cedar Rapids in late August Miss Doris Blessing visiting from the University of Chicago plans to return for summer school Beverly Jean Garrett celebrates her twelfth birthday at a surprise party in Cedar Rapids with friends and relatives The Cedar Rapids League for the Hard of Hearing hosts a picnic at Ellis Park river pavilion Thursday at 6 p m for members families and friends Pi Omicron holds its next to last meeting at the Montrose hotel Monday at 7 p m to discuss next year’s work Mr and Mrs F J Treka of Forest Drive SE depart Friday for a two week Tampa Fla vacation
Tattle tales notes on summer eyewear sunglasses with triple glass lenses reducing glare. A Cedar Rapids house displays three flame geraniums under a second story window. Bermuda shirts for beach and golf use appear as eastern stores tout the fashion. Gum chewer disturbs pedestrians and a Thornwood dance features Glen Gray rhythms with couples noted. Local outfits highlight bolero frocks and tailored suits, including Alice Colgan and Jessie Benson in bold summer styles.
Miss Lillian Whitmore daughter of Mr and Mrs S B Whitmore of Wayne Nebraska and Dr Benjamin S Wells of Cincinnati tied in marriage at the Whitmore home in Wayne. The ceremony was performed by Rev Mr Whitman before a fireplace with white roses and mock orange. The couple will reside in Cincinnati.
Miss Luella Hanson, deputy superintendent of schools, wed Calvin Kiesan at Big Canoe Lutheran church in Waukon. Maid of honor was May Hanson. bridesmaids Palma Quanrude and Margaret Snitker. Best man Donald Kiesan. ushers Kenneth Kiesan and Harris Hanson. Reception at the Hanson home follows a church parlor dinner.
Coggon hosts the Buffalo Valley club annual picnic today. Ehler County club women were entertained at Mrs. Delbert Pillard's home Thursday. Miss Laurene McCann hosted Bethany circle Thursday. Methodist Aid society gathered at Mrs. Walter Pike's Central City home Thursday. Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Glenn Henderson's home Thursday with Mrs. Sarah Henderson assisting.
Springville Mrs L J Rose aided by Mrs Earl George and Mrs Ralph Stewart hosted a shower Tuesday for Mrs Wilmer Johnston formerly Eleanor Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Roberts from Cedar Rapids Twenty seven Presbyterian young people's choir members enjoyed a park picnic supper Wednesday evening in honor of Rev R A Badger's sixth anniversary in church and choir service here
Helen Witmer daughter of Mrs Rena Witmer Tipton and Ronald Amundson Milford Iowa married Saturday afternoon at the Tipton Presbyterian church. Rev H N Poston officiated. Dinner for 26 followed. Mrs Amundson a Tipton high school and Iowa State Teachers College graduate and former Colesburg public school music instructor. Amundson pursues economic biology at Iowa State College Ames where they will reside after September 1. Mrs Edith Chapman hosted a breakfast for Miss Noriie Crawford Tipton school faculty member leaving today.
The White Shrine Kensington hosts a picnic luncheon on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Elis Park river pavilion. Chairwoman Mrs. E Cure rell and assistants plan the event with members bringing table service and a covered dish while several members prepare talks about trips to Toronto and the eastern region.
All Camp Fire groups from Trinity Methodist church unite for the annual council fire at 7 30 this evening. The program centers on Friendship with a long list of Wohelo readings songs and the Rev Linkletter delivering the burn address. Rosaline Collins hosts a separate bridge party honoring Mrs Bray of Chicago with a large guest list and prize awards.
The Newcomers club plans a bridge tea this Thursday from 2 to 4 30 p.m. at Bishops cafeteria inviting all city newcomers. The Friendly Strollers meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. on Thirteenth Street and First Avenue East to travel to Cedar Park for the carnival.
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