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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1938

Page

20

St Patrick s Parties Highlight Mt Vernon Socials

St Patrick events marked a busy week in Mount Vernon with a high school gym mixer led by the "M" club, a tea at the Hedges home for the Arrow group, and informal gatherings at the Wooden Shoe Lisbon and campus art department opening. Socials included bridge clubs, anniversary dinners, and charity teas across families and local organizations.

Mount Vernon St. Patrick Mae Mitchell Art Department New Fine Arts Cornell Iowa Rotary Anns Rotarians Federated Church Lisbon Mae Agnes Randal Lydia Harold Current Bridge Club Guy Johnston Howard Johnston Lee Stinger Luciel Stinger A. A. Parsons J. J. Kidder Dorothy Beach Harriet Lowe Winifred Neal Betty Woof Beach Cornelia Brooks Ruth Minish Faye Rogers Takonto Joe Fisher Gloria Hodge Junior Kenyon

Monticello PEO Chapter FP Hosts Meeting and Childrens Birthday News

Mrs William Grosshimn hosted Chapter FP PEO Tuesday with a program on Stephen Foster by Mrs Halstead Carpenter. Foster songs were sung by the junior high sextet directed by Miss Huldah Peet, featuring Vernita Vernon Helen Louise McLaughlin Betty Patterson Mary Lou Luett Audrey Ritter Eloie Timmins and Rebecca Grimes on piano. The Past Matrons circle OEO met at Mrs Leonard Iversons home Wednesday with a 14 guest table and St Patrick day decor led by Mrs Asa Lambert. Assisting hosts were Mrs Wade Long and Mrs Cornelius Steck. Shirley Schneider celebrated her ninth birthday at home with guests and Mareleigh Clark marked her seventh birthday with a party at home.

William Grossheim P. E.O Stephen Fosse Halstead Carpenter Foster Huldah Peet Vernita Vernon Helen Louise McLaughlin Betty Patterson Mary Lou Luett Audrey Ritter Eloie Timmins Rebecca Grimes O. E Leonard Iverson Asa Lambert Iverson Wade Long Cornelius, Steck Shirley Schneider Ike Schneider, Jr Mareleigh Clark Leigh Clark

Clarence high school events and Legion celebration noted

Principal Miss Jenna Beadle hosted faculty and guests at the high school with bridge prizes for Miss Eileen Rutherford Miss Eloise Busching and Mrs Ione Cashman. The American Legion and auxiliary marked 18 years with a first meeting in their new hall and prizes awarded for 500 to Henry Pruess Clarence Bixler Ella Mae Kastler and Mrs Arnold Pruess.

Jenna Beadle K. L. Benner Wayne White Louis Hayden Jane Cashman Harry Cashman Eileen Rutherford Eloise Busching Ione Cashman Belle Lyle Elwood Kirkpatrick, Jr Ella Mae Kastler Emma Pruess Ethel Shriver Hertha Koth

Oxford Junction community groups share events and prizes

The American Legion and auxiliary held a pot luck supper at the high school gym with sixty attendees. Prizes were won by R. E. Hill, Mrs. Rose Koranda and Albert Carstensen. The Oxford Junction Community club met at Tillie Nowachek’s home with 23 members present.

American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary R. E. Hill Rose Koranda Albert Carstensen Cress James Kotlinek Clara Claussen Frank Kolarik Pete Sievers Raymond Nowachek Edward Nowachek

Community social events include school tea and bridge

Central City residents hosted Pauline Ford for a girls basketball gathering with guests named Newman Moore Geesey Thompson Caryl Beasley Henderson Cornwell Hutchins Bauman Stewart Lindsey Merle Charboneaoux Sawyer and others. Leona Sawyer’s second and third graders hosted a mothers tea with poems plays and music. The Ladies Musical and Literary club met at Marion with art lessons by Ward and Wager. Othel Wright hosted three tables of bridge with Rollins Deen Hatch and DuBois as guests. prizes awarded to Deen Hatch Rollins.

Pauline Ford Helen and DeLores Newman Annabelle Moore Lois Geesey Louise Thompson Edna Caryl Wilma Beasley Ethel Mae Henderson Amber Cornwell Fern Hutchins Lucille Bauman Jeanette Stewart C. F. Lindsey Merle Franz Charboneaoux Leona Sawyer Hansen Little Jean Allen Sara Jean Moore Lizzie Falcon Rosa Fairley Marion Nellie Ward Gertie Wager Marie Falcon Madge

Brooklyn Socials Highlight Bridge Gatherings

Mrs J E Talbott hosted her contract bridge club Tuesday night with prizes awarded to Mrs Floyd Rolfs and Mrs Floyd Eichorn. One dozen couples dined at fourteen tables hosted by Mesdames Andrew Shadel Pete Keller and Homer Carpestar at Hotel Brooklyn Saturday. Mr and Mrs H R Light hosted Tuesday dinner for Mrs H C Light's birthday. H C Light longtime Brooklyn resident and first local high school graduate. Mrs L H Carleton hosted the Columbian club Thursday with program by E J Schmitz and O M Latta.

J. E. Talbott Contract Bridge Club Floyd Rolfs Floyd Eichorn Andrew Shadel Pete Keller Homer Carpestar Hotel Brooklyn H. R. Light H. C. Light Brooklyn L. H. Carleton Columbian Club E. J. Schmitz O. M. Latta

St Patrick Day Events Across Local Churches

Springville Bethany circle hosts a St Patrick’s day dinner in the church while the S S Y S plans a St Patrick’s party at the Presbyterian church. Coach and Mrs. Milton Behren hold a waffle supper for the basketball team with players listed.

Bethany Circle Methodist Church Milton Behren Marvin Groves Jerry Hotchkiss Kenneth Taylor Wilson Cooper Bill Graham Weldon Wiley Herbert Shaffer Gerald Hampton Bob Mercer Fay Neilson Raymond Caldwell Jack Alden Allen McArthur James Bebber Robert Kluber

Lost Nation Past Matrons Club Meeting Recap

The Past Matrons club met Tuesday with Mrs. Carl Wazac. Cootie was played with prizes won by Mrs. M. H. Dake and Mrs. E. E. Glick. Mrs. L. M. Hall will entertain the Gardner chapter O E S April 20. The Hearthstone club hosted by Mrs W C Rutenbeck featured eight short talks on current events and a donation to wildlife restoration.

Carl Wazac M. H. Dake E. E. Glick L. M. Hall Gardner W. C. Rutenbeck Hearthstone Club

Franklin High School Chorus Heads to National Convention

The Franklin junior high a cappella chorus under Miss Margaret Porter will sing at the Music Educators National Conference in St Louis on Friday April 1 as part of the centennial celebration of music teaching. From an original group of 110 students, 48 were chosen to perform based on examination. The choir has previously appeared at the Iowa City state conference and given a lesson demonstration on WSUI.

Franklin High School St. Louis Franklin Junior High School Margaret Porter Music Educators Conference Betty Ness Helen Raftis Miriam Armatrong Jean Fairney Ruth Hardiman Jane Alexander Phyllis Leacox Ruth Knight Ann Ifill Barbara Hird Susan Brown Jean Houts Betty Lubbock Kathleen James Catherine Miller Dorothy Bateheld Julian Phelan Frank Powers Tom Shive Sterling Delyell Bill Rogers George Ross Damon Gardner Delbert Talbott Bob Mitchell Keith Ottsen Franklin Junior High Franklin Ralph Wright Indianapolis Coe College Northwestern University University of Wisconsin Iowa City Jesson Porter WSUI Alice Inskeep Cedar Rapids Miss Inskeep Dorothy Dawson McKinley Junior High School Helen Keith Franklin Senior High Florence Ruesch Polk School Roland Mochlmann Paul Anthony McKinley Quincy

Calmar clubs host birthday and tree study session

Mae Jean Severson celebrated her thirteenth birthday as the Calmar Study club met at Louise Kubesh’s home. Ina Iverson, Florence Nesvik, Louise Kubesh, and Sophia Peterson were elected officers. The Music Study club gathered at Nora Goheen’s home with performances by Opal Becker Ruth Rickert Ursula Sobolik and Nora Goneen.

Mae Jean Severson Calmar Louise Kubesh Ina Iverson Genevieve Horton Florence Nesvik Sophia Peterson Nora E. Goheen Opal Becker Ruth Rickert Ursula Sobolik Pos Greenman Nora Goneen

Community social evening with multiple club activities

Mrs Melvin Larson and Mrs Kenneth Miller hosted a party at the Larson home with Merry-Go-Round members and spouses. The Even Dozen Study club read papers on birth control and marriage laws. The American Legion Auxiliary held a full day meeting and planned donations and attendances at upcoming events. A stork shower and euchre games were held with multiple prize winners.

Melvin Larson Kenneth Miller Larson W. W. Blaisier J. W. Woolf

Onslow PTA Meet Highlights School Gym Program

Onslow P T A meets Monday evening in the school gym with Mrs. Kenneth Kennedy Mrs. Harold Jordan and Mrs. Ben Warren in charge. Misses Mary Ellen McKinstry and Betty Jean Lathrop sang a duet and Mr Scovill of Sterling spoke on handwriting. Social committee includes Mrs Jansen Nielsen Orr Wilma Menold Muriel Johnson. Mr and Mrs Melvin Ingwersen hosted Friday. Bridge at three tables with prizes to Mrs C M Holst Marvin Hanwardsen C M Holst Mrs D J Wasson George Sears.

Kenneth Kennedy Harold Jordan Ben Warren Mary Ellen McKinstry Betty Jean Lathrop Scovill Sterling John Jansen Velma Nielsen Clarence Orr Wilma Menold Muriel Johnson Melvin Ingwer

Burdick Family Surprised by Hutchinson Ice Cream Staff

North Liberty Iowa hosts a surprise Monday evening at The Pines for Mr. LC Burdick manager of Hutchinson Ice Cream Iowa City. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Owen Sutherland Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rock and others from Iowa City. A two course luncheon followed. Cinderella club met with Mrs. Nora LeGrand Thursday for a St Patrick s day party.

LC. Burdick the Pines Hutchinson Ice Cream Company Iowa City Burdick Owen Sutherland Frank Rock Dalzal Kessler M. E. Steepleton Bob Lewis Cinderella Club Nora LeGrand

Garden and Self Culture Club Meetings Report

Mechanicsville Self Culture club met Monday evening with Mrs. F M Wilson and Mrs C G Stookey leading lessons with Mrs Frank Miller. The Garden club opened its year with a meeting at Mrs Eunice Nicoll home. Talks on What Gardening Means to Me were given by past presidents Mrs F M Wilson Mrs Gilbert Dutton and Mrs Irving Taylor. Mrs John Lynch, another president, spoke about a Caribbean voyage.

Self Culture Club F. M. Wilson C. G. Stookey Frank Miller Garden Club Eunice Nicoll Gilbert Dutton Irving Taylor John Lynch

Epworth League Banquet Honors Saint Patrick Theme

The annual Epworth League banquet was held in the Methodist church reception room. A three course dinner was served by the mothers. The toast program built on the word Patrick featured Horak as toastmaster and speakers including Marjorie Weart Beal Gleason Pauline Trezona Erma Stainbrook and Rev. J. W. Atkins with themes pushing forward after recruits thinking out plans road to progress inspiration a set kingdom building and concentration to the task.

Epworth League Methodist Harry Horak Patrick Marjorie Weart Erma Stainbrook Rev J. W. Atkins

Montour Legion and Auxiliary Celebrate Nineteenth Anniversary

Members of the American Legion and their families were entertained by the Auxiliary on Thursday for the Legion’s nineteenth anniversary. High honors in five hundred were won by Mrs. J. M. Cooper and Louie Vana. Consolation prizes went to Mrs. Dale Jenkins and A. A. Harvey. Olin Consolidated school board members and wives, along with the school faculty and wives, attended a banquet funded by Esther Kidder and her home economics class. A Thursday dinner featured a three course meal with St Patrick’s Day decorations.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion J. M. Cooper Louie Vana Dale Jenkins A. A. Harvey L. R. Avery Wendell Paxton Olin Consolidated School Board Esther Kidder

Belle Plaine Clergy and Clubs Meet in Courtyard Proceedings

A special B A R E Judge meeting convened in Legion hall Monday evening after supper with W O Eulert of Chicago, assistant to the national secretary, giving a talk. Home Art club hosted Mrs. Charles Bistricky with Miss Marion Bistricky of Chicago as guest, while Garden club held a covered dish dinner at Mr. and Mrs. C W Burnham residence. Lewis Falck spoke on Garden Soils to Allie Stone, Katherine Ainsworth presented a Kagawa biography, and officers were elected: Emma Doughty president, Cora Beach vice president, Ruth Baker secretary, Clara Smith treasurer.

Legion Hall W. O. Eulert Chicago Home Art Club Charles Bistricky Marion Bistricky C. W. Burnham Lewis Falck Allie Stone Katherine Ainsworth Kagawa Emma Doughty Cora Beach Ruth Baker Clara Smith

Fayette Legion Celebrates Nineteenth Birthday Event

About 40 members of the Fayette post American Legion and auxiliary gathered at Legion hall for the Legion’s 19th birthday celebration. The auxiliary hosted with Mrs. L A Wooldridge and Lunetta Greenough in charge. Five hundred was played. Myrielle Neuenschwander won high, Ralph McLeese low. Rural Improvement Club met for picnic dinner and business, electing officers: President Helen Knos, Vice President Myrtle Barr, Secretary Alice Butts, Treasurer Zella Ingels. Persis Kiel led the program. The Twentieth Century club.

Fayette Post American Legion Legion Hall Legion L. A. Wooldridge Lunetta Greenough Myrielle Neuenschwander Ralph McLeese Rural Improvement Club Dora Greenough Helen Knos Myrtle Barr Alice Butts Zella Ingels Persis Kiel Twentieth Century Club

Girl Scout Program At Hall With Legion Auxiliary Support

Girl Scout troop hosted a hall program Monday evening with songs, rules reading, and a knot-tying demonstration. The American Legion auxiliary sponsored the event and hostesses Mrs. Gladys Unash, Mrs. Anna L. Stahle, and Mrs. Marie Bartlett served luncheon.

American Legion Auxiliary Gladys Unash Anna L. Stahle Marie Bartlett

Eastern Stars Past Matron Club entertained at Mc Corkle home

The Past Matron's club of the Eastern Stars met Thursday hosted by Mrs. Willard Mc Corkle and Mrs. William Mc Granahan of Palo at the Mc Corkle residence. The American Legion was entertained Thursday with a luncheon hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Tilson Petro in Cedar Rapids.

The Eastern Stars Willard Mc- Corkle William McGranahan Palo Mc- Corkle American Legion Tilson Petro Cedar Rapids

Legion Farewell Party for Hagemans in Fairfax

The American Legion and Auxiliary hosted a farewell gathering at the Legion hall for Mr and Mrs Harley Hageman who are moving to Carroll Iowa to make their home.

The American Legion and Auxiliary Legion Hall Harley Hageman Carroll Iowa

London Card Parties Honor Sisters with Local Winners

Mrs. Charles Akers hosted parties in her home for sisters Mrs. Frank Brainard and Mrs. Robert Harder of Keystone. Winners at five hundred were Mrs. Arnold Koch, Mrs. Charles Barnes, and Mrs. J. V. Milota. Bridge winners at Akers home included Mrs. E. J. Rutenbeck and Mrs. F. E. Rugger, with guests honored by Mrs. Walter Salterthwaite and Mrs. Harold Toerber. Lydia Circle meeting at Zion church was led by Mrs. Hugo Gehris with assistance from Mrs. Leo Twachtmann, Mrs. Esther Conrad, and Mrs. A. L. Mensing, hosted by Mrs. Henry Brendes and Mrs. Henry Twachtmann.

Charles Akers Frank Brainard Robert Harder Keystone Akers Arnold Koch Charles Barnes J. V. Milota E. J. Rutenbeck F. E. Rugger Walter Salterthwaite Harold Toerber Hugo Gehris Lydia Circle Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church Leo Twachtmann Esther Conrad A. L. Mensing Henry Brendes Henry Twachtmann

Webster Woman's Club Hosts Pot Luck Supper and Bingo

Webster Woman's club members entertained their husbands and guests at a pot luck supper and bingo party held at the school on Wednesday. Committees included Mrs. Josephine Mikesell Ruth Heaton Miss May VanTyle Mrs. Velma Kepler Jessie Beinke and Kathryn Morgan. The club met with Mrs. Helen Montz on Thursday with hostesses Mrs. Velma Kepler and Mrs. Mildred Smith. Programmed events featured Mrs Lenora Sorden Nellie Montz Jeanette McLaughlin Velma Kepler and a group play.

Webster Womans Club Josephine Mikesell Ruth Heaton May VanTyle Velma Kepler Jessie Beinke Kathryn Morgan Webster Woman's Club Helen Montz Mildred Smith Lenora Sorden Nellie Montz Jeanette McLaughlin

Oelwein Couple Wed at Stebbins Home

Mary Mitchell and Elmer Stebbins united in marriage Wednesday at Chauncey Stebbins residence with Rev. F C Witzigman officiating. Stebbins manages a local grocery. Rotary Club hosted wives at annual dinner at Hotel Mealey with Town university debate team members presenting on war referendum bill. Oelwein Teachers Club also dined at Methodist church with Central school hosts and student musical numbers.

Mary Mitchell Elmer Stebbins Chauncey Stebbins F. C. Witzigman Grace Methodist Church Stebbins Rotary Club Rotary Anns Mealey John Gallagher Johnson Extension Department of Debate Town University

Local clubs host games and programs this week

Kalona Mrs Cleola Grady hosted the A B C club Tuesday evening with two rook tables and a high score prize to Helen Petersheim. Refreshments celebrated St Patrick day. Donald Benell hosted two rook tables Monday with high score to Lovell Stickler. Idris club met Tuesday with Mrs G N Engstrom. Reagan Adams led a program on The World Through the Eyes of Foreign Correspondents and Edith Welte won high score with Ora Boone as consolation. Alpha club gathered Monday at Mrs C E Hillis home with Stuart Petersen as co hostess. Weller Snyder led a book review on Neighbors in the Sky by Rachel Correl. Treva Marie Hesselschwerdt hosted skat party for seventh and eighth graders in honor of her thirteenth birthday.

Cleola Grady Helen Petersheim Donald Benell Lovell Stickler Idris Club G. N. Engstrom Reagan Adams O. C. Steigleder Edith Welte Ora Boone Alpha Club C. E Hillis Stuart Petersen Weller Snyder Rachael Correl Treva Marie Hesselschwerdt Treva

Birthday gathering honors Lillian Lamont in Hopkinton

A large group of friends and relatives gathered at the Lamont home east of Hopkinton on Tuesday evening to celebrate Lillian Lamont's birthday. Community clubs and church groups held recent events with multiple officers elected in local gatherings.

Mose Lamont Hopkinton Lillian T. Lyle Joseph Kensington Club Bethany Methodist Church Ventura Dillon Ruth Morgan Etha Rizer Harold Hewitt R. Porter E. L. Wright Flnora Griffith Helen Knute

Presbyterian Ladies Working Band Meeting at Center Junction

Center Junction Mrs. Augusta Norris hosted the Presbyterian Ladies Working band event on Thursday. Vice-president Mrs. Peter Prahm led the meeting with guests including Mrs. J. A. McDonald Miss Ella Schrader Mrs. John Carson Mrs. Car Heideman Mrs Guy McDonald and Mrs. Belle Dodson.

Augusta Norris Presbyterian Ladies Working Band Peter Prahm J. A. McDonald Ella Schrader John Carson Car Heideman Guy McDonald Belle Dodson

North English Hosts Faculty Card Party at Smith Home

The North English faculty gathered at Mr. and Mrs. George Smith residence with co hosts Miss Helen Hatter and Alberta Jones. Ruth Ingham won high score at cards, L H Bachman placed second, and Sylvia Knipfer earned the traveling prize.

North English Schools George Smith Helen Hatter Alberta Jones Ruth Ingham L. H Bachman Sylvia Knipfer

Toddville Notes From Greene's Grove Church Circle

Mrs Archie Matheny was hose less to the Progressive school circle in the gymnasium Thursday. The Ladies Aid society of Greene's Grove Community church met at Mrs Tobias Oliphant's home Wednesday.

Archie Matheny Ladies Aid Society Greene's Grove Tobias Oliphant

Lisbon Luncheon Hosts St Patrick's Day Guests

Lisbon Mrs. Josephine Kettering hosted a St Patrick's Day luncheon on Thursday. Guests included Fena Downing Bertha Muller Bertha Bittle Eva Floyd Helen Fouse of Lisbon Lotta Lynch and Daisy Butter of Mechanicville.

Josephine Kettering Fena Downing Bertha Muller Bertha Bittle Eva Floyd Helen Fouse Lisbon Lotta Lynch Daisy Butter Mechanicaville

Mrs Will Moore Hosts Just a Mere Club Evening

Mrs Will Moore was hostess to the Just a Mere club members and their families Wednesday. After a cafeteria dinner the women quilted.

Will Moore

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