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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1935

Page

11

Naomi Babbitt to be Married Today in Central City

The marriage of Naomi Babbitt daughter of Mrs Arthur Haatfield to Daniel Peterson son of Mr and Mrs E Peterson will take place at 10 30 am today at the bride's grandparents home in Central City with Rev C F Stratton officiating. Evelyn Peterson and Gerald Osborne will attend. A dinner will follow at the Baily home and a bridal shower was held Thursday with many relatives present.

Naomi Babbitt Arthur Haatfield Central City Daniel Peterson E. Peterson Marion J. G. Baily C. F. Stratton Miss Babbitt Peterson Marion High School Court House Cedar Rapids Evelyn Peterson Gerald Osborne Wilma Nightingale Ellen O'Connor Yvonne Sweet Zelda Sweet Douglas Sweet Marie Adams Eleanor Shaffer Wilma Price Earl Miles Minta Fuller Mary Fuller Mae Byers Berdena Goldsberry Jean Hamilton Elna Fuller Hazel Babbitt Lena Fuller George Fuller Betty O'Meara Frances O'Meara Joan Domer James P. Gaffney T. J. McDonough Marguerite Hartz A. L. Hartz Marengo Gerald Butts Ladora Art Butts Iowa City Williamsburg Butts Rock Island, Ill I. J. Sinn Dinner Bridge Club R. J. Wright Cc. E. Harris L. E. Lewis James B. Hodgson James J. J. Yates Margaret Edwards Elizabeth Harris E. W. Edwards Robert Harris Robert Parry Irene Edwards W. G. Talbot Harry Watkins Presbyterian Ladies Guild James Oliver Henry Williams Frank Jones J. Henry Meyer Mae Williams Teresa Humphrey O. G. Jones Queen Esther Circle Viola Dubisher Eleanor Jones Louise Cochran Alice Ablard Alberta Cochran Dorcas - Manor Marjorie Smith Emma Lou Bullers Millicent Jones Florine Leech J. F. McCabe Helen McCabe Nell Hanson Robert Smith Eugene Livingston Wesley Jones Donald Enochson Flanagan J. F. Flanagan Walter Mills Gordon Wayne Jack E. Flanagan Ernie Wagner Dean Jack Kathleen S. E. Sheehan Jimmie Joan Yvonne Ayrshire H. W. Bedell Jeannine Wichita Kan Kathryn Mercedes Marie Marguerite Fern William Bruce, Wilson Don Voss North English Clare Kelly Vincent Connor Blairstown Merle Rigler Edith Yearan

St Pauls and First Evangelical Women Groups Meet

St Pauls ladies aid will hold lunch at the church dining room Friday at 1 p.m. A business meeting follows with Mrs E Atkinson leading devotionals. Bertha Pownall to install new officers. First Evangelical women’s missionary society meets Friday at 2 p.m. at 428 A avenue NW with Mrs S R Vedder hosting and Mrs C G Bachman assisting. Mrs F A Talbott to lead the lesson study.

St. Paul’s Aid St. Paul's Ladies Aid E. Atkinson First Evangelical Woman's Missionary Society of the First Evangelical Church S. R. Vedder A Avenue NW C. G. Bachman F. A. Talbott

Daniels Park Home Builders Meet With Guest Speaker

The Home Builders class of Daniels Park church will gather at 1420 Wildwood Drive Thursday at 2 p.m. Mrs. E. P. Walters hosts. Dr Lucy Faun will be the guest speaker.

Daniels Park E. P. Walters Wildwood Drive Lucy Faun

Grace Episcopal and Kenwood Church Circles Meet

The Grace Episcopal Woman's auxiliary guild meets at 1 PM Tuesday with Mrs. Thomas Robinson at 1215 Fifth Avenue SE for luncheon and business. Kenwood Presbyterian Woman's circle gathers 2 PM Wednesday at the home of Mrs. J R Buresh, 256 Thirty-fifth Street Drive SE. Olivet Missionary society meets Friday at 2 30 PM with devotionals by Mrs. Neil Hayes.

Grace Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary Guild of Grace Episcopal Church Thomas Robinson Fifth Avenue SE Kenwood Circle Kenwood Presbyterian Church J. R. Buresh Thirty-fifth Street Drive Olivet Missionary Olivet Missionary Society Neil Hayes BE. J. Wykle J Buchan J. Nalley Neil Clark

Trinity Methodist C C C class to meet for picnic supper

The C C C class of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church will gather in Ellis Park rose garden Tuesday at 6 p.m. for a picnic supper.

Trinity Methodist Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Ellis Park

Westminster Society Meeting at Westminster Presbyterian Church

Westminster Society of Westminster Presbyterian Church will meet at the church Friday at 2 30. Mrs. M H Towner is listed as a contact.

Congregational Ladies Bible Class Plans Tuesday Picnic

The Ladies Bible class of the Congregational church will meet Tuesday for its regular picnic luncheon at the C. W. Hollenbeck home, 4200 First avenue E. The gathering will be hosted by the Hollenbecks and is open to members.

Ladies Bible Class The Congregational Church C. W. Hollenbeck First Avenue E

Philathea Class Picnic at Bever Park Pavilion

The Philathea class of the First Baptist Church will hold its annual family picnic Monday at 6 p.m. at the Bever Park large pavilion. Attendees are asked to bring the usual picnic requirements.

First Baptist First Baptist Church School Bever Park

First Reformed Aid Meets for Picnic Luncheon

The Ladies Aid of the First Reformed Church will meet Wednesday at the church for a picnic luncheon at noon. All members and friends are invited.

First Reformed Aid Ladies Aid of the First Reformed Church

Missionary societies meet at St Pauls Methodist Friday

The St Pauls Methodist church missionary societies meet Friday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs C G Hover 1648 B avenue NE. Gregorio P Ventura of Sterling NL speaks on the Philippines and Filipinos in the United States. He will sing with guitar. A social hour follows chaired by Mrs William Dennis and assisted by Mesdames Boyer Chada Burnell Miller Pritchard Sleight and Spray.

St. Paul's Methodist Missionary Societies St. Paul's Methodist Church C. G. Hover Gregorio P. Ventura Sterling, NL Philippines United States William Dennis J. B. Boyer F. D. Chada A. C. Burnell J. A. Miller E. L. Pritchard W. L. Sleight L. J. Spray

Monticello Marriage of Miss Kraft and John Yousse

The marriage of Miss Florence Kraft and John Yousse occurred at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. William J. Grossheim officiating. Attendees included Miss Marion Yousse and Dayton Yousse. The couple plans residence in Monticello after a short wedding trip.

Lisbon Pioneers Olive Kuntz Weds Theodore Light at Mount Vernon

The wedding of Miss Olive Genevieve Kuntz and Theodore Light was held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Rev. James Baltz's Mount Vernon home. Attendants were Miss Mary Clark and Ralph Kuntz. The couple will reside on a farm southeast of Lisbon.

Olive Genevieve Kuntz White Oak Theodore Light George Light Lisbon James Baltz Mount Vernon Mary Clark Martelle Ralph Kuntz Jucille Dunn Gardner Vera Bltle Nita Floyd

Branson Farm Circle Hosts Sunday Picnic at Nachholz Farm

Brandon Farm Circle held its annual picnic Sunday at the Elmer Nachholz farm near Independence. A miscellaneous shower was held in the I O O F hall Wednesday honoring Mr and Mrs Joseph Kopecky, recently married. Mr and Mrs Kopecky will live in Cedar Rapids.

Pear embroidery ideas in Nancy Page pattern

Nancy Page outlines methods to embroider the Pear design using zigzag fills and couching for leaves. She explains variations with color or single color for modern looks and notes napkin placements from the original illustration. Transfers cost 5 cents with SASE to The Gazette. back patterns require another 5 cents.

Nancy Nancy Page Gazette

Mercy Division Clubs Postpone Meeting Until September

The Mercy Division No. 51 G I A will not meet until September. Social Aiders meet with Mrs Ellen Scott at 512 Third Avenue SW Tuesday at 7 30 p m Members urged to note the change in meeting place.

Mercy Division B. of L. E Ellen Scott Third Avenue SW

Sunshine Auxiliary and R N A Camp Meet in Maine Lodge

The Sunshine auxiliary of L A P M IOOF holds an all day drill at Maine lodge hall Tuesday at 9 30 led by Emma K Hoffer drill captain members should bring uniforms needles and thread R N A Camp No 1799 convenes Tuesday at the K of P hall with the Juvenile camp meeting at 3 p m on the same day noting a date change.

Sunshine Auxiliary Maine Lodge Hall Emma K. Hoffer K. of P. Hall

Degree Of Honor Meeting Noted At K P Hall

Carrie Morcombe lodge No 2 D of H will meet Wednesday at 2 30 in K P hall with members invited to attend and participate in the session.

Carrie Morcombe D. of H K. P. Hall

Alcazar Zuanna No 26 Meets Friday at Moose Hall

Alcazar Zuanna No 26 holds its regular session Friday evening at Moose Hall with a social hour and refreshments to follow.

Moose Hall

Switchman's Auxiliary Meet For Card Party Event

The ladies auxiliary to the Switchman's Union of North America gathers Wednesday at 7 30 P M for a meeting followed by a card party for members and their friends at 8 30 P M.

Switchman’s Auxiliary Ladies Switchman’s Union of North America

Aldebaran Court postpones Thursday meeting

Aldebaran Court No 12 of the Ben Hur Life association has indefinitely postponed its meeting set for Thursday.

Aldebaran Court Ben Hur Life Association

I.O.O.F. Anna Belehrad to Install Home Lodge Officers

Ids lodge No.141 I O O F Anna Belehrad district deputy president and staff will install Home lodge officers. W B A party to follow. W B A will host a card party Wednesday at 2 pm in Moose hall with Pinochle games and prizes.

Ids Lodge No Anna Belehrad Home Lodge Moose Hall

Carrie Morcombe Society Breakfast Meet

Members of Carrie Morcombe society Degree of Honor No 2 will meet at Bever Park at the large pavilion Tuesday at 8 30 a m for breakfast. Members should bring dishes and silverware. Reservations to Mrs Laura Christensen dial 2 1918.

Carrie Morcombe Bever Park Laura Christensen Dial

Cedar Rapids Odd Fellows Install Officers With Rebekah Lodge

Cedar Rapids lodge No. 141 I O O F and Home Rebekah lodge No. 79 will jointly install officers Tuesday evening at 8. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Rebekah Rebekah Lodge No. 79 Odd Fellows Hall Cedar Rapids Rebekah Lodge

Companions Of Forest Meet In Odd Fellows Hall

The Companions of the Forest No 1367 will hold a meeting Wednesday at 7 30 PM in Odd Fellows hall located at 109 percent Second avenue SE.

Companions of Forest Companions of the Forest Odd Fellows Hall Second Avenue SE

Gladiolus Society to Meet at Roosevelt Hotel Monday

The Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society will hold a meeting Monday at 8 p.m. at the Roosevelt hotel. Members are invited to attend and discuss society affairs and show preparations.

Gladiolus Society Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel

Norden Lodge to Convene Election Meeting at Maine Hall

Norden lodge of the Vasa order will meet on Wednesday at 8 p m in the Maine lodge hall. The gathering will nominate delegates for the district convention and the social committee will organize special entertainment.

Norden Lodge Vasa Order Maine Lodge

Local social notes highlight club leadership and events

Mrs Beth Glick and Mrs Martha Blayney hosted the Past Matrons circle luncheon at the Glick home with program by Mrs Alma Stuart and Mrs Vella Freeman. Cedar Rapids’ Mrs Tessie Jurgensen elected president. officers named include Reva White, Wilda Glenn, Emma Williams, Ola Easterly, and Elna Rohwedder. Other items mention Twentieth Century club breakfast for daughters at C J Brickley cabin, Hiawatha O E S initiation in Mechanicsville, Bow Knot club hostess Maude Simpson, Nettie Glick hosting Royal Neighbors, and Harriet Fall Moreland as guest.

Beth Glick Martha Blayney Glick Alma Stuart Vella Freeman Tessie Jurgensen Cedar Rapids Reva White Wilda Glenn Emma Williams Ola Easterly Elna Rohwedder Twentieth Century Club C. J. Brickley Wapsipinicon River Hiawatha Evangeline Mechanicsville Maude Simpson Bow Knot Club Nettie Glick Royal Neighbors Harriet Fall Moreland

Honor Court Event at J. M. Tudor Home

A miscellaneous show er honors a member at the J. M. Tudor home on Thursday. Attending were the junior class girls and the local high school basketball squad, with Mrs. More land among the members.

Gwen Tudor J. M. Tudor Moreland Loretta Miller Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Willa Laetare Maude Merritt Faithe Macomber Rebecca Parker Alma Story Minnie Ralston O. J

Bridge Parties Held Throughout The Week In Tipton

Mrs. Louis Barewald and Mrs. Schneckloth hosted two bridge events Monday with Mrs. Harris taking the afternoon high and Mrs. Chamberlain the evening high. Tue- Mrs. Leabhart hosted bridge, and Thu sessions followed. The Bridgette club met Wednesday with Mrs. Merrett, while Miss Mochler led the Afternoon Bridge club Wednesday. Friday featured a bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. Hamilton and scores recorded for Glassgow and Armstrong.

Louis Barewald W. H. Schneckloth Dorothy Harris F. J. Chamberlain Herman Leabhart Fay’Merrett W. J. Glassgow Don Armstrong Louise Mochler Howard Hamilton

Quasqueton Circle Hosts Mothers Banquet at Brown Home

The Up-To-Date junior circle of King's Daughters held a Tuesday banquet at the J. H. Brown home for mothers and guests. The program featured Miss Ruth Buchanan and other members. Officers include President Ruth Buchanan and Vice President Wyvona Chesmore with Merna Manson as secretary and Edith Conrad as treasurer.

King’s Daughters J. H. Brown Ruth Buchanan Maurice Conrad Wyvona Chesmore J. H. Buchanan N. W. Johnson Edith Conrad Merna Manson

Local Notices of Marriages From Manchester and Nearby

Mrs S E McKeag announces the marriage of her daughter Clara to John H Mulkey in Seattle on June 5 with home to be there Mrs Mulkey is sister of John McKeag. Also report Irene Langenbecker and Ronald Huston wed in Mount Carroll on March 2 and moving to Manchester this week Huston has mail route contract between Manchester and Central City. Manchester friends plan to attend Elvira Grohs wedding to Roger Barnd in Kenosha and home to be in Waterloo. Barnd is son of Will Barnd and former Manchester resident.

S. E. McKeag Clara McKeag John H. Mulkey Seattle Wash Mulkey John McKeag Mount Carroll Ill Irene Langenbecker Frank Langenbecker Monona Ronald James Huston Roger Barnd Waterloo Will Barnd Manchester

Williamsburg Social and Family News Roundup

Williamsburg notices detail bridge club results and upcoming marriages including Marguerite Hartz and Gerald Butts. Event highlights cover church guilds, a 79th birthday party, a 4-H club meeting, a Flanagan family reunion, and assorted visits and farewells among local residents and guests.

Nus Mengeler families mark twenty fifth reunion with 167 relatives

Arlington residents report the Nus Mengeler families held their 25th annual reunion at the Sig Koehler home. Fred Nus of Waterloo chaired the event attended by 167 relatives and 27 friends. Other social notes include the Swastika club entertaining by Mrs. Leo Ainsworth and gatherings hosted by the Rice and Murphy families.

Nus-Mengeler Charles Eckheart Ella Eckheart Los Angeles Calif Frank Ainsworth Tacoma Wash V. C. Whitfield Dallas Tex

Oakdale Girl To Wed Quincy Man

Oakdale announces the engagement and approaching marriage of Orvetta Wissler to Fred A. Barnes of Quincy Illinois. Orvetta, a University of Iowa graduate and former Quincy high school teacher, and Fred Barnes a James Millikan University graduate who taught at Quincy High School, will wed July 3 in Oakdale. They will reside in Quincy.

C. A. Wissler Oakdale Orvetta Fred A. Barnes Quincy J. A. Barnes Decatur Ill Wissler Oakale Miss Wissler University of Iowa Zeta Tau Alpha Social Sorority

Hopkinton Community Picnics Reflect Local Church Groups

The Hopkinton Bethany Methodist school held a picnic on Lenox College campus with forty guests at F. J. Gestel's home. The Delhi Garden club and Kill Kare club hosted family gatherings at Lux and Gestel residences, with numerous local families in attendance. The Ladies' Friendly Bible class and Ladies' Aid Society also met at local homes, led by Mrs. Downs and assisted by several hostesses.

Bethany Methodist Church School Lenox College F. J. Gestel Delhi Garden Gestel Kill Kare Club R. E. Lux George Herington Leo Sullivan Joe Moulton W. J. Kirkwood Katherine Kirkwood J.R. Kirkwood Raymond Billings Milo Hucker James Hucker Harvey Talmadge Clarence Smith Charles Reggentin, Jr Earl Griffith Margaret Ladies’ Aid Society The Presbyterian Church Earl Brutsman B. W. Humphrey I. T. Wilson A. W. MacDonald

Brooklyn church groups meet for devotions and social

The Methodists at Miriam Sunday school met Wednesday with Mrs. Emma Freedline leading devotions and Mrs. Frank Roberts chairing the social committee. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid gathered Thursday in their social room with Mrs. Fred Gray as program and refreshments chair.

Methodist Miriam Emma Freedline Frank Roberts Presbyterian Ladies Aid Fred Gray

Wedding Dance Honors Petersen at Legion Pavilion

Oxford Junction hosts a wedding dance honoring Mr. and Mrs. John L. Petersen at the Legion pavilion with several hundred friends and relatives in attendance. The Lutheran Industrial Society was entertained at the church on Tuesday by Mrs. Emile Burlan and Mrs. Fred Harms.

Emile Burlan Fred Harms Lutheran Industrial Society John L. Petersen Legion Pavilion

Washington bride Wini fred Gail Witzigman weds Ralph Whannel

Miss Witzigman daughter of the Rev F C Witzigman of Washington Iowa marries Ralph Whannel son of Mr and Mrs John Whannel of Hudson at the Methodist church in Washington. The ceremony was performed by the father with over 600 guests present. The couple will reside at 1333 North Court Ottumwa after a short wedding trip.

Edna Klein Ethel Whitmore Low Moor Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society Cedar Falls J High Cornell College Washington Whannel Gladbrook Ottumwa North Court Street

Community and Social Events in North English Area

North English social notes list dinner guest Charles Magoon with Mr. and Mrs. Ferris and others from South English Millersburg and Fort Dodge. Church groups plan a picnic at Henry Reiss home with an afternoon program. A Kensington July 9 church event hosts Mrs Anston Wymore. A pre nuptial shower at Odd Fellows hall honors Miss Catharine Bigley ahead of her July 2 wedding to Gordon Webster Iowa City.

Charles Magoon Arthur Ferris Andrew Kirkpatrick South English C. P. Magoon Millersburg Joe Haubenchild Fort Dodge Christian Church Henry Reiss Anston Wymore Methodist Episcopal Odd Fellows Hall Catharine Bigley Gordon Webster Iowa City

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