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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1936

Page

27

Fiesta To Be Presented By Bracelet Club At Mt Vernon

South American Fiesta planned by Bracelet girls at Mt Vernon will be presented during a meeting of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society at the Methodist church. Alma Moots directs a cast including Dorothy Beach and several other names with South American articles to be displayed by Mrs. C F Hartzell. Hostesses include Mrs S L Chandler and Mrs C E Baker. The gathering features program, supper, and assemblies with guests from Cedar Rapids and Winnipeg among others.

Mount Vernon Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Methodist Church Alma Moots Dorothy Beach Alice Marie Bigger Margaret Dilley Bernice Gough Anne Culbertson Vanita Hoffman Winifred Neal Jean Minish Marjorie Littell Helen Peet C. F. Hartzell M. S. Hughes William Tomlinson Winnipeg Canada California Dave Seager Waterloo Walter Sprye Mechanicsville Ruby Wade J. B. Ringer J. J. Kidder Olin Methodist Church Mr. Kidder W. W. Stewart Springville W. O. Goudy Pythian C. W. Neff J. B. Robinson Barney Peddycourt John Kirkpatrick W. C. Stuckslager Myra Hess Cornell Cornell Conservatory of Music D. B. Gould Harriett Porter Jimmie Sullivan Elbert Sullivan T. A. Gormly Maryland J. Gardner Bennett J. Parks Lewis Institute Chicago Grange Gables R. P. Ink Oklahoma City Adeline Blackwell Cornell Conservatory

Monticello Social Clubs and Birthday Gatherings Report

Monticello hosts varied social events with literary clubs, bridge parties, and a large birthday surprise for Mr. Burrichter. Hostesses include Mrs. B C Roberts Mrs Albert Stuhler Mrs Leonard Iverson and Mrs Clarence Matthiessen. Attendees include numerous local residents and guests from Lost Nation Decorah and area.

B. C. Roberts 94 Literary Club Albert McNeill Arthur Maurice Roberts Therogram Lterary Club F. P. Stuhler Harriet Coughlan H. M. Carpenter Arthur Shelley Frank Stimson Alpha Delphian Chapter Minnie Rettig John Locher Lena Marugg U-Namit Bridge Club Nella Hoffman Will Shaffer Marie Widmer Hazel Eby Will Burrichter Esther Gilbert Albert Dickman Melvin John Lubben Lost Nation Hazel Brazelton Decorah O. W. Brazelton Martin Burrichter Irene Lewis George Burrichter Otto Burrich Order of Eastern Star Fred Kay Leonard Iverson Ross Baty John Bateman Iverson Clarence Matthiessen Delta Delt Bridge Club Asa Lambert W. E. Corbin Charles Luett Rudy Winkler

Williamsburg People Gather for Bridge Club and Welsh Anniversary

Mrs. J Henry Hughes and Mrs R J Wright host and prize awarded for high score. Mr and Mrs Edward J Jones celebrate their fifty third wedding anniversary and Mr Jones also marks his seventy sixth birthday. They trace Welsh roots to South and North Wales with a large family spanning five children and many grandchildren. The Creswell move to Cedar Rapids is noted after a 24 couple supper and bridge at St Marys hall.

J. Henry Hughes R. J. Wright Oren Peterson Robert Parry St. Mary’s Hall O. L. Creswell Cedar Rapids Edward J. Jones Wales Jones America South Wales Thomas Jones New York State Williamsburg North Wales Thomas H. Hughes New York Thomas E. Hughes Old Welsh Presbyterian Church Anna Hendryx Conroy Emma White Decatur County Iowa Ruth Sarah Chicago Ill Effie Jones Thomas FE

Community clubs and clubs events around Hopkinton

Hopkinton residents host Clio club at the Allen home and a surprise party honors Geraldine Trousdale for her fourteenth birthday. Local groups meet for dinners and meetings at Masonic hall and church homes, with Camp Fire girls, Ladies Aid, and Women’s Missionary society gathering in turn. Relatives announce the marriage of Miss Marjorie Wiltsie and O. K. Mickle on Feb 29 with plans to reside in St. Paul.

F. E. Allen Raymond Joseph Clio Club Allen Geraldine Trousdale Hopkinton Community Club Masonic Hall Esther Klaren Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Episcopal Church Lindley Allen A. B. Soule R. V. Porter Women’s Home Missionary Society of W. W. Loomis Marjorie Wiltsie Brandon O. K. Mickle St. Paul, Minn

Federated church supper and club events in Lisbon

The Federated church held its annual congregational supper on Wednesday and elected board members J. F. Bowers I. J. Nesley Lucian Gish John Meyers Estel Hoover Mrs Nellie Plattenberger and Miss Ethel Dickey. Miss Daisy Burd hosted the Thursday club with lessons by Mrs Mary Franks and Mrs Alice Young. A home economics style show with instructor Mrs L N Rahn and a tea followed at the auditorium.

Federated Church J. F. Bowers I. J. Nesley Lucian Gish John Meyers Estel Hoover Nellie Plattenberger Ethel Dickey Daisy Burd Mary Franks Alice Young Miss Burd Peggy Frink L. N. Rahn

Community notices of gatherings and honors in Central City

Central City events include the Brotherhood class visiting R D Forrest for his 79th birthday, the Jolly Jokers mark their 32nd wedding anniversary with a card evening, and multiple lodge members from Iowa to Springville and Coggan attend a Linn chapter gathering. A district instruction school and officer program with solos and readings followed a dinner at Mrs V V Brown's home.

R. D. Forrest Brotherhood Methodist Sunday School Sam Simmerson Jolly Jokers Marguerite Hoaglan Iowa Ralph Hunte Worthy Myrtle Ramsey Eva Calvert Martha Bowdish Love Springville Marian Johnston Garnet Main Jennie Montgomery Sadie Henderson Margaret Warnock T. J. Sharpe W. J. Montgomery Nellie Trumbull Mecca Coggan Paul Dickinson Clarksville F. O. Latter Evening Star C. F

Local social club gatherings and high school basketball events

Delmar Dr. T. T. Hoxsey and John A. Fitzpatrick hosted the boys' basketball teams at an oyster supper after school. Various clubs held five hundred parties and bridge events at members' homes with high and low scores noted. A Delta-Delt dinner followed by a Maquoketa show and a New Century club program on Antiques were reported.

T. T. Hoxsey John A. Fitzpatrick T. W. Kinrade Consolidated School Davenport Alice George Hans Rasmussen Margaret O’grady Maquoketa New Century Club Margie Fitzpatrick Ella Cassin Hazel Cassin Catherine Quinlan Six and Six Club

Earlville Socials Highlight Club Meetings and Birthday

Earlville residents hosted a string of gatherings including the Legion and Auxiliary picnic at the Legion rooms with over thirty attendees Miss Helen Diesch topped the bridge club at a hostess home event and a surprise sixtieth birthday for Robert Sheldon drew relatives and friends at his Earlville residence.

Alice Mae Ottilie Amy Benda Helen Diesch Legion and Auxiliary Legion Rooms F. J. Seger Ella Gibbs Della Parkin Almoral Club Reuben Carpenter Mattie Marley M. E A. J. Kindred Robert Sheldon Earlville

West Branch Community Banquets and Meetings Noted

The West Branch area held its annual father and son banquet at the Methodist church with 100 attendees. Reverend Ben Schwartz of Washington gave the talk and Reverend H. M. Grant presided. Local clubs hosted spring luncheons and plan future meetings with speakers on Iowa poets and poetry. The Clara Swain auxiliary honored Standard Bearers and birthday celebrations occurred for Mrs. Will Hoffman and others, with family guests listed.

Methodist Church Ben Schwartz Washington H. M. Grant Home Ada Baumgardner E. F. Hunter Belle Speight J. E. Larson A. M. Rarick Sadie Seagrave Oakdale J. C. Carran Jean and Lael R. L. Hoffman Lael Hoffman Jeanette Lewis Lutz

Coquetry in Love and the Modern Wife

Advice style feature exploring coquetry as a social art from flirtation to marriage. Examines whether women should appear feisty or dependent and how daily choices affect romance, partnership, and family stability. Promotes a 40 page Home Institute booklet on Success In Love and Marriage with ordering coupon.

Church Women Plan Friday Luncheon With Easter Program

The Woman's association of the First Congregational church meets Friday at 1 for luncheon with Emma Holden circle as hostesses. Music by Mrs. Gardner and devotionals by Mrs. Tufts accompany living picture portrayals. A play titled Easter in a Hat Shop will be staged and an Easter bank offering collected.

Woman’s Association of the First Congregational Church Emma Holden L. H. Gardner J. F. Tufts C. M. Pinnee J. W. Nolting Alfred Meyer P. R. Geyer

St Mary's Circle Plans Meeting at Mrs Stodola Home

St Mary's Circle of the Immaculate Conception church will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs Mary Stodola located at 1435 Second Avenue SE.

St. Mary’s Circle

First Christian Women's Missionary Society Meets Friday

The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Christian church gathers Friday at 1 p.m. for luncheon hosted by LeRoy Long’s group. A business session and program follow with Mrs. Hubert Artis on Argentina Mrs. Lester Martinek on Colegis Ward and Mrs. Guy Linville on the Disciples of Christ in Argentina. Miss Alice Gill of Coe College provides music. Members should bring own china and silver.

First Christian Women’s Missionary Society of the First Christian Church LeRoy Long Hubert Artis Argentina Lester Martinek Colegis Ward Guy Linville Disciples of Christ Alice Gill Coe College

Daniels Park Church Women Plan Thursday Meeting

The Women’s Missionary Society of Daniels Park Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. H. C. Hand, 957 Twelfth Street NE.

Women’s Missionary Society of Daniels Park Presbyterian Church H. C., Hand Twelfth Street

St Rosa Circle Hostess Named for Thursday Meeting

St Rosa circle of the Immaculate Conception will meet in the school parlors Thursday at 2 p.m. Mrs H D Glidden is named the hostess for the gathering.

St. Rosa Circle

Missionary Society Meeting At Olivet Presbyterian

Olivet Presbyterian Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 30 at Mrs E Colip 1014 Eighth St SW. Mrs C Weichman assists with devotions led by Mrs M W Kent Topic leaders are Mrs H Hulbert and Mrs C E Chapman All women of the church are invited.

Missionary Society Meets at First Presbyterian Friday

The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church will gather Friday at 2 30 pm with Mrs H M Gage 1945 Second Avenue SE. Mrs George W Bry ant assists. Mrs Andrew H Woods of Iowa City speaks on peace and international relations. Mrs Paul French presents the devotions.

First Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church H. M. Gage Second Avenue SE George W. Bryant Andrew H., Woods Iowa City Paul French

St Agnes Circle Meeting At Immaculate School Parlors

St Agnes circle of the Immaculate Conception holds a meeting on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the school parlors with Mrs. Charles McMillan as hostess.

Kenwood Presbyterian Woman's Circle Meeting Planned

The Woman's circle of Kenwood Presbyterian Church will meet at Mrs. E. M. Stone's residence 111 Twenty fifth Street Drive SE. Mrs. Paul Hanson will serve as assistant hostess.

Kenwood Presbyterian Kenwood Presbyterian Church E. M. Stone Twenty Fifth Street Drive Paul Hanson

Central Park Presbyterian Missionary Meeting News

The Missionary society of Central Park Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. R. E. MacDanel at 118 Eighteenth street NE on Friday at 2 30 p m Mrs E S Smith will conduct the devotionals Mrs F G Murray will have charge of the program.

Central Park Presbyterian Missionary Society of Central Park Presbyterian Church R. E. MacDanel Eighteenth Street E. S. Smith F. G. Murray

Trinity Methodist Minstrel Show and Picnics Planned

The Married Couples class will stage a minstrel show at Trinity Methodist Church on Monday and Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. A picnic dinner, business meeting, and program are set for Friday at 6:30 p.m. The notice mentions the C. C.

Trinity Methodist C. C

Church Ladies Invite for The American Indian Event

Assisting hostesses Mrs. Ethel Height Mrs. O. G. Leis Mrs. E. L. Barber and Mrs. F. M. Wells help organize a church event titled The American Indian All women of the church are invited to attend.

Winners class meeting at Ben Bush home

The Winners class of Second Christian church will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at 713 Third Avenue SW the home of Mr and Mrs Ben Bush Mae McLean to assist as hostess

Second Christian Church Ben Bush Third Avenue Mae McLean

Westminster Presbyterian Women Meet for Indian Work

The Woman's Missionary Society of Westminster Presbyterian Church will gather Friday at 2 30 PM. Devotions by Mrs W J Barngrover with special music by Mrs E E Fisher. Topic Facing Facts in Indian Work to be discussed by Mrs W L Jackson and Mrs J S Skien. Hostesses include Mrs Della Summers Mrs Jessie Canfield and Miss Anna Calderwood.

Woman’s Missionary Society of Westminster Presbyterian Church W. J. Barngrover E. E. Fisher W. L. Jackson J. S. Skien Della Summers Jessie Canfield Anna Calderwood

Missionary Societies of St Pauls Methodist Schedule

The Missionary societies of St Pauls Methodist church meet Friday at 2 p m at 2304 Hillcrest dr se with Mrs W J Foster hosting. Assisting are Gertrude Kilborn chair H L Foster H J Hartman E L Pritchard C E Rosenberger Anna Van Lehn and Ina Jeffrey. Home Missionary group leads program with B T Jackson speaking on Home Missions and Social Welfare and Bertha Pownall guiding devotions. Mahala Pratt guild gathers Friday at 1 for luncheon at 1723 Bever Ave se with devotions by Paul Menoher and India talk by A C Burnell. John R Battin leads service Charter Members in honor of Mrs Pratt. Assistant hostesses are O W Lawrence and A B Anderson.

Missionary Societies St. Paul’s Methodist Church W. J. Foster Hillcrest Drive Gertrude Kilborn H. L. Foster H. J. Hartman E. L. Pritchard C. E. Rosenberger Anna van Lehn Ina Jeffrey Home Missionary Society B. T. Jackson Bertha Pownall Mahala Pratt Guild George Liddle Bever Avenue Paul Menoher A. C. Burnell India John R. Battin Pratt O. W. Lawrence A. B. Anderson

St Margaret circle luncheon to be hosted this Wednesday

Members and friends of St Margaret’s circle will attend a luncheon Wednesday at 1. Mrs. John Welch chairs the event with help from Mesdames J. G. O’Leary C. H. Reesink Joe Russell C. A. Rutherford Thomas Seabrooke Leo Smith Edward Stark Joseph Stephen William Stewart Joseph Toman W. G. Vincent Vernon Whalen and Larry Yount. Those unable to attend are asked to notify a hostess.

St. Margaret’s Circle John Welch J. G. O’leary C. H. Reesink Joe Russell C. A. Rutherford Thomas Seabrooke Leo Smith Edward Stark Joseph Stephen William Stewart Joseph Toman W. G. Vincent Vernon Whalen Larry Yount

Woman's Missionary Society Meets at First Evangelical Church

The Woman's Missionary society of First Evangelical church will meet in the church parlors Thursday at 11 a.m. The Ladies' association will host a picnic luncheon at 1 p.m. Officers will be elected. Hostesses are Mrs. F. A. Talbott, Miss Alma Owens, and Mrs. Ralph Ford.

Woman’s Missionary Society of First Evangelical Church Ladies’ Association F. A. Talbott Alma Owens Ralph Ford

First Baptist Circle 4 Plans Friday Picnic

Circle No 4 of the First Baptist church will meet with Mrs Iva Hardesty at 319 Fifth Street NW for a picnic luncheon Friday at 12 30 p m Mrs P L Newbold is leader.

First Baptist Church Iva Hardesty Fifth Street NW P. L. Newbold

Calvary Baptist to Sponsor Play The Old Family Album

Calvary Baptist church will sponsor a play titled The Old Family Album on Tuesday at 7 30 p m A silver offering will be taken to support the event and church activities.

Women’s Missionary Society of Calvary Baptist Church

Springville Hosts Bridge and Picnics Honoring Dr. Darrow

Springville social page notes a Monday picnic and bridge in honor of Dr. Clarence Darrow with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Darrow and several local couples. Lois Patten hosted a birthday party for herself and three others. Community groups held club and missionary gatherings with bridge prizes awarded to Mrs. Emil Levsen and Mrs. P. W. Sterner.

G. L. Dyke Clarence Darrow A. C. Hoorniman Gus Clausen R. C. Hunte Carl Calvert Lois Patten Berneta Wild Gwendolyn Jones Olive Wetzel

Riverside Social Clubs Gather for Meetings and Birthday

The S. and C. club met at Mrs. John Moss's home with guests from Hills and San Diego. Mrs. E. E. Blythe hosted Senior Needle club with Mrs. Harold Cress and Mrs. William Cress attending. Shirley Ann Cress celebrated seven with a visit to the University of Iowa natural science museum. guests included Patricia McCreedy and others. The H. J. club met at Mrs. Joseph Kern's home. Five Hundred club hosted by Dr. and Mrs. E. F. Wheelan with Ariel Romick and Mrs. Franklin Davidson as guests. High scores went to Ray Cummings and Norval Flynn. consolation to William Ingram and C. J. Karel. guest prize awarded to Mrs. Franklin Davidson.

Carl Winkler Carline Irvis Rhatigan Jimmy Joe Marcus Maire Rose Louise Colleen Monticello C. C. Accola Edith van Vooruse William Accola Des Moines Charles Doxsee B. C. Roberts Doxsee Georgia Linter Ann Miller Walter Zubler Iowa Electric Company Alvina Otting Fred Kurt Cascade Larry Robertson Anamosa Congregational Church August Bliss O. B. Burrichter E. J. Farley Donald Sutherland Asa Lambert James Bender Charles Suett John Matthiessen White Cross R. P. Clark William S. and C John Moss Ivan Rummelhart Frances Jean Hills Donald Hartzell Darla Jean Alma Krotz Louis Havel E. E. Blythe Harold Cress William H. Cress Shirley Ann Cress Natural Science Museum University of Iowa Patricia McCreedy Adrian and Ardean Fitzsimmons Marjorie Quinn Hubert Myles Doud Hal Donald Cress Herbert Holt Glennys Marner Jackie Price San Diego Calif H. J. Club Joseph Kern Jessie Klein Five Hundred Club E. F. Wheelan Ariel Romick Franklin Davidson Ray Cummings Norval Flynn William Ingram C. J. Karel

Local Socials and Club Meetings Highlight La Porte Area

La Porte City hosts surprise by E O F bridge club for Mrs K M Bennett and high score honors go to Mrs W D Lyle. Others honor birthdays and host gatherings including Mrs Helene Johnson's sixty fifth birthday dinner. Also reports on club entertainments, travel from Floyd wintering, and visitors from Cedar Rapids and Monmouth Illinois. Regulars attend Macy Campbell club in Waterloo and various bridge parties across the area.

K. M. Bennett E. O. F. Bridge Club W. D. Lyle Helene Johnson Inlaw Herbert Johansen Kildare Klub Will Kerr George Abel W. H. Lyons Floyd M. H. Taylor E. Harden Olson Harold Johnson Macy Campbell Club Waterloo C. T. Gates W. V. Richardson Cedar Rapids Keith Kline C. G. Woodley Double Six Bridge Club Clifford Ramback Monmouth Lil George Crumb Iowa City George Banger, Jr St. Louis

Local Ladies Host Club and Missionary Meetings

Mrs. C. T. Gates hosted the Bridge club with honors to Mrs. H. D. Kline. Mrs. C. D. James led the Methodist missionary meeting with several assisting members. The Evangelical Missionary society met at Mrs. J. G. Frank’s home and Mrs. J. W. Kline chaired the Presbyterian Missionary meeting with a team assisting.

George Banger C. T. Gates Bridge Club H. D. Kline C. D. James Methodist Church S. O. Smalling Ray Anton Andrew Miller C. W. Bard W. H. Glasener Will Wilson S. E

Lost Nation Club Elections and Socials Noted

The Catholic Ladies club met for its annual business meeting at Mrs. W. C. Rutenbeck's home with officers elected including President Mrs. Philip McAndrew and Secretary Mrs. Eben Rohling. The Pinochle club, luncheon bridge club, and Hearthstone club planned activities with prizes awarded and events set for April and April 16.

Catholic Ladies Club W. C. Rutenbeck Philip McAndrew Francis McAndrew F. S. Peckosh Eben Rohling J. E. Gilroy Matt Ales Paul Devine I. K. Kammer J. & Kammer Paul Kankel E. M. Hoff F. W. Busch Emma Busch F D. Leinbaugh Hearthstone Club H. E. Rutenbeck Sabina Miller

Aurora social clubs host gatherings this week

Aurora hosts hosted Five Hundred and A B club events with multiple local families and guests. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. James Kinden from Des Moines, Mrs. Lily Murphy and sons from Waterloo, and residents Elmer Wells and family of Hazleton among others.

Rodney Miller A. B Kenneth Mattes L. E. Knapp Orville King James Kinden Des Moines Lily Murphy Waterloo Elmer Wells Shirley Maxine Nelma Hazleton Alice Scothorn Bryantsburg Gladys Bachman Arlington Ruth Stevenson Aurora

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