University Club May breakfast opens at Iowa Union
The University club in Iowa City starts its May social program with a 9 a.m. breakfast Tuesday at Iowa Union. Mrs Ewen M. MacEwen chairs the series with co-chairs Mrs Clarence Van Epps Mrs A C Trowbridge and Mrs William Petersen. Committee members include Mrs James Allen Della Hutchinson Mrs E K Mapes Mrs Karl Kaufman and Mrs E G Schroeder. Also noted is the engagement of Ruth Bowen to Donald W. Irwin and Phi Gamma Nu officers incl Doris Janecek Bet y Jane Petsel and Betty Jane Crum. Prof Rollin Perkins’ law sorority marked its twenty fifth anniversary with a tea hosted by Mrs Perkins and attended by Pauline Kelly and Cora Unash, with Lorna Murphy and Leila Wegerster serving.
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Iowa City
University Club
Iowa Union
Ewen M. MacEwen
Clarence van Epps
A. C. Trowbridge
William Petersen
James Allen
Della Hutchinson
E. K. Mapes
Karl Kaufman
E. G. Schroeder
Ruth Bette Bowen
R. G. Bowen
Donald W. Irwin
St. Louis
Eleanor Irwin
Miss Bowen
Mr. Irwin
Iowa City High School
University of Iowa
Curtiss Wright
Doris Janecek
Cedar Rapids
Phi Gamma Nu
National Commerce Sorority
Helen Pyle
Marion
Janecek
College of Commerce
Iowa Union Board
Iowa
Betty Jane Petsel
Lone Tree
Betty Jane Crum
Rush
Rollin Perkins
Perkins
College of Law
Kappa Beta Pi
Law Sorority
Monticello Toasts Mrs Langer Before Move to St Louis
Monticello hosts honor for Mrs Milton Langer as she prepares to move to St Louis. Guests include Mrs L C Perkins and Mrs Robert Mullen with others attending bridge, kitchen shower, and VFW auxiliary dinner events. Mrs Woody of Newton visits as state senior vice-president and presents a gift to retiring auxiliary president Mrs Katie Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Langer
Monticello
St. Louis
L. C. Perkins
Langer
Robert Mullen
Sue
St. Ries
Pee Steeton
Cecil Goettsch
Mullen
Bridge
Lions Club
Will Grossheim
Bertha Woody
Newton
Woody
Katie Jacobs
Central City Notes On Local SocialEvents And Club Formation
A dinner honoring Alpha D. Cook on his eighty fourth birthday was served at his niece's home with fourteen guests including Dr. and Mrs. Remner and Mrs. Cora Hills of Iowa City. Tri Laura circle met at the Slife home with fifteen members present. Seventy Plus club formed for Federated church members over seventy with Mrs Annie Glass as president, monthly meetings planned under Rev A O Wendelburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha D. Cook
Richard Sawyer
Remner
Dodge
Cora Hills
Iowa City
O. C. Orgis
Independence
Laura and Crock Woods
Guy Sawyer
Cedar Rapids
James Slife
W. D. McTavish
Tri-Laura
Slife
Federated Church
Madge Henderson
A. O. Wendelburg
Annie Glass
Margaret Chapman
J. E. Blodgett
May Festival Guests Feted At Parties
Festival weekend scenes highlight receptions and open houses for visiting artists. Chicago and Winnetka based guests include Dr. J. B. Magee Mrs. and Mr. Lanning Macfarland and Dr. H J Burgsthaler plus Klimo family hosting open house for the Little Symphony. Engagement announced at Swenson home as May baskets reveal favors.
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J. B. Magee
Lanning Macfarland
Winnetka
Ill
Lisbon
Frederick Stock
Chicago
Thomas Edmonds
Frances Macfarland
Edwin Keeler
Hans Lange
Eugene Devereaux
H. J. Burgsthaler
C. E. Hedges
John Klimo
John
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
R. Mayer
Klimo
Little Symphony
Klimos
Russell Cole
R. A. Nelson
Cole
Hedges
Lloyd Thurston
Osceola
J. R. Eyres
John Erskine
Juilliard Foundation
New York
Jaques Jolas
Eunice McCart
Baker House
Detroit Lakes
Minn
Louise Hoag
Marshalltown
Dorothy Higbie
Jay B. MacGregor
F. M. McGaw
C. E. Kegley
George Bartholomew
Helen Schroeder
Michael Swenson
Charlotte
Corp
Henry J. Kiatt
Little Rock, Ark
H. J. Kiatt
Clarence
Many Local Clubs Meet in May Like Events and Meals
The Hesperian Club and dozens of lodges and auxiliaries announce Monday and midweek meetings across Elmhurst and First Avenue areas. Activities include elections, birthdays, Mother’s Day programs, social events, drills, and to take place in venues such as Sokol hall K P hall and various lodges with listings of times and hosts.
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Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
D. of H
Cedar Rapids
D. of
Sokol Hall
Multiple church guilds meet across city in weekly notices
Church groups from Trinity Lutheran First Lutheran Grande Avenue Presbyterian and others announce meetings this week. Activities include dinners luncheons picnics and investiture services with hosts listed at various addresses and times. Community women groups and youth classes schedule events through Friday with notes on venues and hostess names.
Riverside Wedding Shower for Mil dred Duwa and Olin Gingerich
A Riverside pre nuptial shower at St Marys hall honored Miss Mildred Duwa daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Duwa and chance to wed Olin Gingerich son of Mr and Mrs Dant of Oxford. Bernard Jacobs led the ceremony with pink and blue decorations. Nearby Eulalia Morgan and Mrs D Dorotts and Mrs Donald Mapel hosted a dinner for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Raymond Dvorsky and Mrs Mapel's sister Miss Viola Geret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Hall
Mildred Duwa
Albert Duwa
Riverside
Olin Gingerich
Lona Oe
Dant
Oxford
Theight Adigeer
Bernard
Donald Mapel
Near Columbus Junction
Raymond Dvorsky
Lisbon Thursday Club Elects New Officers
The Lisbon Thursday club elected officers with Mrs. Alice Young as President, Mrs. Ella Meyers as Vice President, Mrs. Anna as Secretary, and Mrs. Bertha as Treasurer.
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Alice Young
Ella Meyers
Anna Es
Bertha
Diet plan for Mary MacFadyen weight loss guidance
A last day diet note advises continuing a reducing diet independently after a structured plan. It emphasizes staying within limits, avoiding desserts with whipped cream, and monitoring weekly weight. When target weight is reached, introduce more fruits and vegetables, then prevent rebound by careful menu choices.
Progressive mystery party in Alburnett club event
A Tuesday club hosted a progressive mystery party in Alburnett starting at the Christian church. Guests traveled to a WW roast at Mrs L E Petrak's home two miles north, then to Mrs M M Strait's house for games and dessert, and finally to Mrs Co J ae's home for a songfest and coffee. Key organizers included Strait, Charlotte Ste, Mrs Howard Beckus and Petrak.
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Christian Church
L. E. Petrak
Alburnett
M. M. Strait
Co. J. Ae
Isses Oe Strait
Charlotte Ste
Howard Beckus
Petrak
Onslow Honors Retiring Sunday School Teacher Estella McCune
Miss Estella McCune, longtime first and second grade teacher at Onslow school since 1919, retires after May 7. Hostess Miss Mildred Streeper and helpers Mrs. Fred Bramer and Mrs. Kenneth Kennedy presided at a party with table games and a gift from the Sunday school as McCune returns to Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Streeper
Presbyterian Sunday School
Estella McCune
Miss McCune
Onslow
Iowa City
Miss Streeper
Fred Bramer
Kenneth Kennedy
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