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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1940

Page

14

Holtz and Rawson to Wed at North Liberty Church

Miss Ruth Evelyn Holtz daughter of Mr and Mrs L M Holtz of Tiffin will wed Ernest J Rawson son of Mr and Mrs J S Rawson of Peru Nebraska this afternoon at four in the Methodist church at North Liberty. Rev Forrist Kellogg will perform the single ring ceremony. The couple will make their home in Preston after September first and will spend a wedding dinner with immediate family in Iowa City.

Tiffin Ruth Evelyn Holtz L M. Holttz Ernest J. Rawson J. S Rawson Peru Neb Methodist Church North Liberty Forrist Kellogg Lille Rawson Della Cecil Rawson Iowa City Miss Holtz Maquoketa Town State Teachers College Preston School Rawson Peru, Neb Nebraska State Teachers College Preston Colorado

Engagement announced for Constance Naylor and Jasper Stephens

Mr and Mrs R A Naylor of Scotch Grove announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter Constance to Lieutenant Jasper N Stephens of Ames son of Mr and Mrs Leslie E Stephens of Algona. The wedding is set for July 20 in Ames. Constance is a Monticello High School graduate who studied at Graceland College Lamoni and Iowa State College and now works as secretary to the auditor of fraternities in Ames.

R A. Naylor Scotch Grove Township Constance Jasper N. Stephens Ames Leslie E. Stephens Algona Miss Naylor Monticello Graceland College Lamoni Towa State College Stephens Algona High School Iowa State College Country Club Earl DeShaw D. P. Sutherland B. B. McLaughlin Frank Mohler Ray Prult Garden Club Bessie Bertha Harken Jean Liddy Goudy Contract Club Halstead Carpenter Congregational Church M. E Thoeni S. E. Guyan H. M. Carpenter

Onslow social hostesses honor brides and clubs

Onslow events list Mrs. George Sears hosted a bridge gathering on Wednesday. Mrs. E. K. Peters hosted her club on Thursday. Margie Hayden and Mrs. La Verne Carson held a shower Thursday at the Hayden home for Mrs. Lewis Hayden, a recent bride.

George Sears Bridge E. K. Peters Oxford Junction Margie Hayden

Delta Delta hosts missionary society and wedding news

The Rev Mr and Mrs S H Aten hosted the Presbyterian missionary society of New Sharon in Delta. Adlyn Kissoon from Jamaica at Penn College spoke and played piano. A wedding announced for June Aten and Robert Vavra took place at Nashua with reception at the bride's home. The couple will live in Fairfax. Courtesies for Mrs Marie Wareham were noted along with church society activities and a Joint Methodist meeting.

S. H. Aten Presbyterian Missionary Society of the Missionary Society Grande Avenue White Cross

Atalissa Marriage and Anniversary Notices

The Atalissa church group held a luncheon and other gatherings. Mr and Mrs James Walters celebrated their forty fifth wedding anniversary with relatives and friends. Clifford Petersen of Atalissa and Eugenia Elliot of Iowa City announced marriage in Iowa City. Ruth Petersen attended the bride. Dorothy Miller and Richard Ollie Heefner announced their forthcoming wedding on September 14.

N. A Alma Staley Genevieve Mclillip Atalissa Christian Church Ray Depping James Walters Copping Thomas Noble Clifford Petersen Atalissa Eugenia Elliot Iowa City Lutheran Church Ruth Petersen Petersen J. J. Case Company Davenport Statistical Department University of Iowa J. S Miller Eighth Avenue SE Dorothy Richard Ollie Heefner O C. Heefner Avenne NW

Social Notes Highlight Local Guests and Events

Springville Dr and Mrs G W Gearhart hosted dinner for Mr and Mrs W J McCready of Forest Grove Oregon a former Cedar Rapids lawyer and classmate of Dr Gearhart. Various meetings and parties are listed with names of hosts officers and birthdays including Royal Neighbor and Presbyterian groups. A June 12 wedding united Lillie Zach and Edwin Andrle with a reception at the bride's home and plans to live near Ely.

Lillie Zach Frank W. Zach Edwin Andrle Fred Andrle Fly Ludwik Burian Czech Reformed Church Ann Zach Milo Andrle Andrle Ely

Farewell and Shower Mark Local Methodist Socials

Center Point women hosted a farewell party for Mrs. Louisa Thomas and Edith at church parlors on Tuesday. Mrs. Larry Arnett gave a Thursday shower for Mina Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Wright who on Friday wed Keith Kennedy son of Mr and Mrs Norman Kennedy in a ceremony noted by locals.

Methodist Church Louisa Thomas Edith Larry Arnett Mina Wright Lloyd Wright Keith Kennedy Norman Kennedy

Riverside clubs plan July picnic at Richmond Park

Mrs. Joseph Miller hosted the S. and C. club gathering at her Riverside home. Plans were set for the annual picnic for members and families at Richmond park on Sunday, July 7. Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCreedy entertained H. S. club members and families with an ice cream social midweek.

Joseph Miller Richmond Park Alex McCreedy H. S. Club

Third annual Cedar Rapids saddle show at Silver Acres

A Cedar Rapids delegation arrives in Dubuque to rope off a Silver Acres show with 20 000 attendees expected next Saturday and Sunday. Miss Harriet Young of Milwaukee rides Steel Dust in hunter and jumper divisions while other entries from Waterloo and Milwaukee prepare for the Iowa Derby style race and related exhibitions.

Dubuque Cedar Rapids Silver Acres Bart L. Mole Harriet Young Milwaukee Young Steel Dust Glenn Bown Waterloo George Rath Prince Broom Princes Mane

Garden fry and social visits mark West Branch week

Oliver Albin hosted a steal fry in his garden on Thursday. Mrs. C F Schroeder of Pasadena and the Leechs welcomed guests including John Thompson and A M Leechs circle. Social events continued with Mrs Schroeder and Mr and Mrs Anderson at the Leech home. The Hollingsworths celebrated forty fifth wedding anniversary with a small reception and Mrs Struble hosted a luncheon at the Hoover hotel midweek.

Oliver Albin C. F. Schroeder Pasadena Calif A. M. Leech Schroeder Leeches John Thompson Leech A. F

Methodist aid society bids farewell to two members

Nearly 35 members attended a farewell dinner for Mrs. Marie Bowers who will move to Dunkerton and Mrs. Nina Van Fleet who plans to live in La Porte City. The event featured a play by the missionary society and a talk by Mrs. Otis Moore. The Bible school closed with a picnic at Kanouse Grove led by Rev. Otis Moore.

Methodist Aid Society Marie Bowers Dunkerton Nina van Fleet la Porte City Mesdames Lara Shaffer Gladys Winegar Frank Brooks Mary Weart The Missionary Society Otis Moore Methodist Bible School Kanouse Grove

Minnesota Girl Is Bride of Richard E. Sweitzer

Miss Muriel Schroeder daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Schroeder Glyndon Minnesota wed Richard F E Sweitzer son of Dr and Mrs S B Miller at the Schroeder home Thursday noon The ceremony was in the presence of immediate families by Dr Frank L Eversall North Dakota State college Fargo Mrs Sweitzer a NDSC graduate and Kappa Delta member Mr Sweitzer a Washington High and Iowa State College graduate and former Y M C A secretary at NDSC The couple planned a wedding trip to Colorado Cedar Rapids and will reside at 1201 Thirteenth Street N Fargo

Lost Nation Henry Rohling Rohlings Nadene Howard Mohr H. E. Mohr B. J. Swede Lucile Edwards Wayne Rohling Leroy Guyer Elaine Rohling Vivian Edwards Martha Schischot Colleen Schmidt A. W. Hanson Arnold Wulf Avenue NE Cedar Rapids la Plante-Choate Company Lost Nation High School Stanley H. Starman Eighteenth Avenue June Robert Vavra Fairfax June Brown Nashua Irma Zahradnik Muriel Schroeder Ernest Schroeder Glyndon Minn Richard FE. Sweitzer S. B. Miller Third Avenue SE Schroeder Frank L. Eversall North Dakota State College Fargo Sweitzer Kappa Delta Sorority Washington High School Iowa State College Colorado Thirteenth Street N Annabell Moore Earl Moore White Tier Gilbert Knott George Knott Pranteburg St Paul's Methe Church Whittier Bruce Smith

Announcement of Engagement in North Liberty

The engagement of Barbara Stuart daughter of Mr and Mrs James Stuart of North Liberty to Wil ton Sherlock son of Mr and Mrs Robert Sherlock of Oxford was announced by the bride’s mother at a party held Wednesday at her home. The wedding is planned for August in Town City First Methodist church. Priscilla club members met Thursday at the home of Mrs Ivy Meyers. Officers elected include President Mrs Jessie Anderson Vice President Mrs Nelle Musgrave Secretary Mrs Tona Lentz Assistant Secretary Mrs Anna Baker Treasurer Mrs Josephine Van Stein. Mrs Anna Baker was in charge of the entertainment.

Barbara Stuart James Stuart North Liberty Wilton Sherlock Robert Sherlock Oxford Cleets Auglin Town City Priscilla Club Ivy Meyers Jessie Anderson Nelle Musgrave Tona Lentz Anna Baker Josephine van Stein

Advice from Mary Manners

A boy ran away from home seeking independence and money. He was picked up by the police for vagrancy and spent days in the work house before his father retrieved him. His return prompts a small regular allowance and clear chores, improving family understanding.

Jim

Dear Miss Manners Advice on Winning Back a Lost Love

A reader asks how to win back a former boyfriend who now dates others. The response urges not to dwell on sorrow, to smile, date others, and project confidence. It notes he may return if she seems popular and that new suitors may fulfill her deeper needs.

Miss Manners Brokenheartes Lothai

Dear Miss Manners Advice on a Stay-at-Home Husband

A reader asks how to persuade her husband to join social outings. The response suggests inviting jolly couples to their home to build familiarity, hoping he grows willing to go out, and notes he should try occasional outings to break his habit. An unrelated note mentions an electrical keyless lock for car gas tanks designed to operate with ignition and a push button.

Miss Manners Geo

Church Groups Schedule Meetings and Events

The First Christian, Bernice F Williams circle and Ruth Stahl coordinate meetings at 118 Fifteenth Street SE with Margaret Hesser as program leader. The missionary society convenes in the dining room for the last session before September, and other circles follow varying midweek or Friday schedules across local churches.

Bernice F Williams Ruth Stahl Fifteenth Street SE Margaret Hesser The Missionary Society

Community Lodge Meetings and a Wedding in Cedar Rapids

Local fraternal groups list meetings for Ben Hur No 12 Alcazar Zuanna Jd Hall Home Rebekah No 79 and others with new meeting places noted A wedding for Annabell Moore and Gilbert Knott is described with reception and upcoming home plans in Cedar Rapids The T A L club and L Ro club hosted gatherings at various homes and venues in spring

Ben Ifur Sokol Rebekah Lodge Z C.B. J. Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iowa Ruth E. Holtz Dean Thomas Harold Reiss Margaret Lee Thomas Janet van Auken Dorie Lee Prandy Sandra Kay Mason Mari Alice Thomas Dickie Munn Jan Kirkpatrick Freddie Gilmore Loren Lee Briggs Myrna Lee Miller Terry and Jo Rae Hogendorn Billy Lee Butler Gwendolyn McColm R. O. McColm Anamosa David G Petersen Chicago McColm Farm J. K. Delahooke Myr Petersen Iola Brubaker Freeport Louise McColm William Petersen Doris McColm Miss McColm Anamosa School Cornell College Mt. Vernon Sulphur Springs Sioux City Commercial Credit Company J. E. Remley B. H. Erb Holden Hotel Mrs. Howard Mohr Dysart Marie Wareham Covina Winmore Wareham R. W. Dysart Maude Fillem Mary Lincoln Women's Foreign Missionary Society King's Heralds Lasswell Montleur Photo Dorothy Miller Springville G W . Gearhart W. J McCready Forest Grove Ore McCready Gearhart Harry Erickson Noble Grands Evergreen Rebekah Lodge W. C. Hoffman John Vernon L. L. Batchelder Eva Reed Alexander Taylor Rollo Patten Cecil Patten Paralla J. C. Patten Elizabeth Stewart Betty Camas Wash Robert Wild Santa Monica Noo Riverside Lasswell Studio Paramount Theater Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York N. Y Indian Creek Teddy Waterlon R. F. Torstenson West Branch Brandon Minnesota Richard E. Sweitzer Mary Manners Christian Trinity Lutheran Aid C C. Schacter First Baptist Preston McCabe Bever Park Kenwood Presbyterian Womans Circle First Presbyteriany Immaculate Conception St Mars’s United Brethren Omissonary — Society United Presbyterian First United Presbyterian Church Fred Gearkee Sixth Avenue First Evangelical Omussioneary Society Westminster Presbyterian Edith E. Lowry W. Enright Woo Rohrbach Warren Smith A. R. Brown Bethany Congregational Ella Morrow Clubs Jd Hall Rebekah Fire Fighters L. A Fire Fighters’ Auxiliary Prine Hattie Gitt California Carrie Morcombe Carrie Morecambe D. of H K.phall Mercy Division Mercy Division No B. of L. E Boat Club Auxiliary Cedar Rapids Boat Club Lottie Melichar Lady Militants Maine Lodge First Avenue E Wild Rose Lodge Wild Rose Lodge No 51 K. P. Hall Norden Lodge Vasa Order of America Star of the West Lodge No. 1 Knights of Pythias Ambar Grotto Grotto and Auxeilrars Ellis Park River Pavilion Linn Lodge No Luiin Lodge No Moncday C A. Clemenson CG Avenue NE Carl Canes Will Martin Springeville Harley Grimes Dughter Ray Foland Marie Dine Oten Eve Dermer Ind St. OR Patlm-Oil Ll Suan Empire Pride antAelanne Glacier Park Montana Rockies Spokane Seattle Tacoma Portland Vancouever Victoria B.C San Franccisco Los Angeles Werieg Tare, Pe Ory Lewa
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