D A R Chapter At Mount Vernon Elects Officers
Balliol chapter D A R elected officers at a Mount Vernon gathering with guests from Paris Kentucky and Long Beach California. Officers include Regent Mrs. R P Ink and a full slate of secretary treasurer registrar historian chaplain and program committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Wallis
J. C. Coates
Paris
Harold Dubois
Long Beach
Calif
E. J. Osgood
Bridge
James McCutcheon
Lloyd McCutcheon
Ralph Klinefelter
Walter Gray
Vance Allyn
T. A. Gormly
Homer Coddington
F. Marian Darling
Gladys Pickell
Chicago
C. J. Lynch
C. J. Lynch, Jr
Cedar Rapids
Harry Ribble
Niles Center
Ill
Dean
T. R. McConnell
Sue Kepler
Merton Green
Huldah Peet
Genevieve Greenwood
Paul Wilkenson
Eldon Shoemaker
Milt
Baker House
Tau Kappa Alpha
Thames Sizer
Kenneth Gordon
C. R. Yocum
Lisbon
Raphael Gardner
Pearl Begley
Springville
DeWitt Kohl
Mount Vernon
Miss Sizer
Anna Begley
Luella Jensen
Harold Burge
Elmer Burge
Clarence Rumble
E. V. R. Dvorak
Bert Avery
Will Hoover
Toledo clubs hold meetings and elect officers
The Bid and Bye bridge group met midweek with Catherine West Alicia Gardner and Lenore Schultz winning honors. Sorosis heard a program with Mrs J H Yaggy and Mrs Herman A Runkel. officers include President Knight E Fee Vice President Luella Varner and Secretary Ruby Anderson. Toledo Woman's club featured papers by M R Thompson and Lenore Schultz with singing by Merry Walters and instrumental by Mildred Maplethorpe and Ruth Elston accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Irish
Catherine West
Alicia Gardner
Lenore Schultz
Gordon Addington
Francis Hanity
Delos Collar
Sorosis
Anna Johnston
J. H. Yaggy
Herman A. Runkel
Elbert Trussell
Town City
Knight E. Fee
Luella Varner
Ruby Anderson
E. W. Rueppel
R. B. Lichty
C. M. Richards
M. R. Thompson
Phonse McGrath
Toledo Woman's Club
Merry Walters
Embroidered Cherry Linen Pattern for Textile Squares
The article outlines a cherry fruit linen embroidery project with patterns for a ten fruit panel or individual squares. It explains dimensions, transfer methods, color options, stitch choices, and folding seams, plus tips on avoiding puckering and finishing with pressing.
Local social notes from Waukon area gatherings
Waukon residents hosted a series of small events. Mrs Leonard Hanson opened her home for a card club dinner and bridge, while Mrs L D Orr and Mrs R H Wheat organized a luncheon for the ladies contract bridge group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Hanson
Contract Bridge Club
L. D. Orr
R. H. Wheat
Fred Selberg
Jefferson Township
Myrl Fullerton
Francis Sullivan
The
Legion Auxiliary
Charles Fleenor
Joan of Arc Study Club
Thomas Kaveny
Fred Interhofer
County Treasurer and Wife Surprised at Courthouse Event
Mary Hoth celebrated her tenth birthday as courthouse officials and the newlyweds, County Treasurer Clarence Hoth and Mrs. Hoth, hosted a surprise at the courthouse with their wives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Clarence Hoth
Lutheran Ladies Aid and Related Groups Meet
Maynard church activities include the Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting led by Mrs. Harold Miehe and Miss Henrietta Miehe with Mrs. Henry Schrader in charge. The Lutheran Brotherhood gathered at the church with Aaron Schlegel as president. Presbyterian Helping Hand society hosted by Mrs. J L Walter and Mrs. J E Bartels at the former’s home. Cemetery association hosted by Mrs. A G Simpson. Bridge club met with Mrs. George Buenneke. substitutes listed: Mrs. Henry Buenneke Jr, Mrs. Lou Buenneke, Mrs. Walter Rueckert, and Miss Alice Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Harold Miehe
Henrietta Miehe
Henry Schrader
Lutheran Brotherhood
Aaron Schlegel
J. L. Walter
J. E. Bartels
Presbyterian Helping Hand Society
A. G. Simpson
Cemetery Association
Bridge Club
George Buenneke
Henry Buenneke, Jr
Lou Buenneke
Walter Rueckert
Alice Barnes
Transfer pattern for Cherry design offered
A request explains that the transfer pattern is available by sending 5 cents and a stamped self addressed envelope. The item is addressed to Nancy Page at The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Page
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York
N. Y
Newhall Friends Host Surprise Birthday for Maxine Ohlen
Maxine Ohlen celebrated her 16th birthday with a surprise party on Wednesday. Guests included Mable Francisco and numerous local residents such as Margaret Rathje Paul Rathje Ber nice Janssen Dean Risdal Eleanor Risdal Lucille Werning Hulda Kranz Arnold Kranz Elsie Schueler Jake Lieb Robert Brad ley Billy Wheeler Gladys Arlene Fett Vernon Williams Verna Kolsto Paul Gleasing Lillian Senna and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Ohlen
Mable Francisco
Margaret
Paul Rathje
Bernice Janssen
Dean
Eleanor Risdal
Lucille Werning
Hulda
Arnold Kranz
Elsie
Fred Schueler
Jake Lieb
Robert Bradley
Billy Wheeler
Gladys
Arlene
Lawrence Fett
Vernon Williams
Elmer
Verna Kolsto
Paul Gleasing
Lillian Senna
Willhelms
Loraine
Clifford
Lyle Olson
F. H. Thompson
A. B. Fuller
C. J. Paulsen
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Thompson
Emma McGranahan
Benton County
the Legion Auxiliary
Vinton
J. F. Connor
P. A. Husted
John Fix
H. W. Miller
Arnold Gafeller
John Meland
Louis Stoecker
Robert Hegewald
Elizabeth Miller
Etta Doss
Solon Bride Weds Fred A. Harms at Catholic Parsonage
Miss Bertha Cole daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Cole of Iowa City married Fred A Harms of Solon at the Catholic parsonage with Miss Marcella Cole and Richard Krall as attendants. The bride a St Marys graduate taught in Salix and will live on a farm north of Solon. A farewell honored R W Ambdenstock who is moving to Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Cole
W. F. Cole
Iowa City
Fred A. Harms
Solon
J. E. Michalek
Marcella Cole
Richard Krall
St. Mary's High School
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Salix
Mechanicsville Bridge Club Hosts Afternoon
Mrs F L Wilson entertained the Monday bridge club with guests Mrs C H Stoffel Mrs Mildred More and Mrs C G Stookey. Mrs Stookey won the traveling prize. The Self Culture club met with Mrs Berdena Farzee and papers were given by Mrs C N Ayres and Mrs R D Stoffel. Six Methodist women attended a district meeting in Clinton where Emma Miller completed ten years as treasurer and was re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Wilson
C. G. Stookey
C. H. Stoffel
Mildred More
Self Culture Club
Berdena Farzee
C. N. Ayres
R. D. Stoffel
Methodist Women’s Missionary Society
Clinton
Emma Miller
Davenport
Washington Club News and Wedding Announcement
Washington announces the marriage of Miss Margaret Sexton to Henry Mason Lee of Dallas Texas at St Mathews Episcopal Church with Rev L W Thaxton officiating. Margaret Sexton a 1927 Washington High School graduate and UI School of Nursing alumna. Lee a Colorado School of Mines graduate and civil engineer in Dallas. The Fortnightly music week features organ and vocal recitals and local school musicians. Community reports cover meetings of the West Chester Mothers and Daughters banquet Y M C A breakfast, Junior Fortnightly tea, and leadership elections in several clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sexton
J. O. Sexton
Henry Mason Lee
Dallas
Tex
H. M. Lee
Dowagiac
Mich
St. Mathew’s Episcopal Church
L. W. Thaxton
Washington High School
School of Nursing
University of Iowa
Chi Omega Sorority
Chicago
Detroit
Lee
Howell Military School
Colorado School of Mines
Washington
George Masson
J. E. Ream
Fred Neiswanger
Edna Mercer
Harry G. Miller
J. M. Lloyd
T. C. Meibhom
Gilbert Check
Augustana College
Rock Island
Orville Elder
West Chester
Business
Evalen Lemley
Ethel Mec-Creedy
Julie McElhinney
E. E. Stutsman
Darrel Ross
Lincoln
Williamsburg Community Groups Report Various Meetings
Williamsburg notes report the Legion auxiliary farewell for Mrs. Lillian Wilson as she moves to Grimes. county chair Irene Drake elected with Blanche Franks as secretary treasurer. Methodist Women and St Pauls Lutheran groups held meetings with refreshments served. Mr and Mrs H C Pierce hosted a dinner for telephone workers. Olga Ahrens and Dick Thompson from Toledo attended. Pierce couple to Mason City. Pauline Merck and Leo Wilkins married in Phoenix on March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion Auxiliary
Lillian Wilson
F. J. Rash
Grimes
Irene Drake
Parnell
Blanche Franks
Methodist Women's Home Missionary Society
R. E. Wilson
Mary Scholl
Frank McCollister
Altruistic Society
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Floyd Durr
Albert Stohlman
H. C. Pierce
Lyla’s Tea Room
Olga Ahrens
Dick Thompson
Toledo
Pierce
Mason City
Pauline Merck
A. J. Merck
Leo Wilkins
Lafe Wilkins
North English
Phoenix
Ariz
Fortnightly Club Meets at Stoner Home in North English
North English residents report the Fortnightly club gathering at Mrs. Milo Stoner’s home with officers named including President Mrs. Melvin McCurdy and Executive committee members. Mrs. William J. Thomas will entertain the Methodist Kensington Tuesday. Pinochle club met Friday with Mrs. Byron Hill. high score to Mrs. Roy Simmons and second to Mrs. John Lindsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Stoner
Melvin McCurdy
Donald Dixon
Jack Lavelle
Merle Smith
Mesdames Warner
Dodd
William J. Thomas
Methodist
Mother's Day dresses highlight fashion patterns
Anne Adams pattern notes describe two dresses with flattering lines and sizes from 16 to 48. Pattern 2248 offers a large cape look priced 15 cents with fabric needs listed. Pattern 2029 features long soft lines, priced 15 cents with fabric yardage for 39 inch material. An illustrated pattern book is advertised for 15 cents, book plus pattern 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Trousseau
Tipton Ladies Host Two Bridge Parties
Mrs A B Salisbury entertained officers of the O E S at noon and hosted two bridge games. Mrs George Fraseur and Mrs F N Fraseur won score prizes while Mrs F J Chamberlain took the traveling prize. In the evening games Miss Olivette Pehrson won high score and Mrs Lewis Mathews won consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Salisbury
George Fraseur
F. N. Fraseur
F. J. Chamberlain
Olivette Pehrson
Lewis Mathews
Village Club Host Social Roundup Names Leaders
Mrs. Gus Horn and traveling prize noted. W. N. B. club honored by Mrs. Carl Frederick Mrs. Elly Rehbehn and Mrs. E. F. Jeffers. New officers elected with Mrs. Harlan Walker as president and Mrs. Carl Fredericks as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Horn
Carl Frederick
Elly Rehbehn
E. F. Jeffers
W. N. B. Club
Clarence Rickard
L. E. Aker
Harlan Walker
Carl Fredericks
Entre Neus Bridge Club
John Lang
Allen Rumble
Ralph Chamberlain
Willits Neus
Lloyd Gossett
Elsie Chappell
Jane McCormick
Coterie Club
J. E. Chamberlain
Ora Hayes
Charles Simmermaker
A. M. McCormick
George McKinley
Sophia Galbraith
Noble Grand Circle
Delores Gerber
Maurine Maurer
West Liberty Club Hosts Annual Guest Night at First Methodist
The Fortnightly literary club met at the First Methodist church on Wednesday for its annual guest night. Music was performed by Mrs. W. A. Smith, Mrs. C. A. Nichols, Mrs. C. P. Gibson, Bernice James, Cordelle Hemmingway, Dorothy Smith and Margaret Nichols. Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Fenton gave an illustrated talk. Mrs. C. A. Nichols presided with assistance from Mrs. K. C. Smith. Mrs. L. A. Royal led the program with help from Mrs. Nichols and Mrs. C. P. Gibson. Refreshments were arranged by Mrs. W. A. Smith, Mrs. S. C. Snider and Susie Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
W. A. Smith
C. A. Nichols
C. P. Gibson
Bernice James
Cordelle Hemmingway
Dorothy Smith
Margaret Nichols
C. L. Fenton
K. C. Smith
L. A. Royal
Nichols
S. C. Snider
Susie Lewis
Methodist True Blue Class Party at Buckman Home
Conesville notes the True Blue class party at Mrs. Fred Buckman home on Tuesday. Officers elected include Newell Abbott as president Keith Vetter as vice president Frances Ramer as secretary treasurer. Guests named include DeEtta Abbott Letha Holladay Frances Abbott and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist True Blue
Fred Buckman
Newell Abbott
Keith Vetter
Frances Ramer
DeEtta Abbott
Letha Holladay
Frances Abbott
Josephine Sprouse
Barnadean Holladay
Grace Westaway
Emma Vaughn
Viola Buckman
Paul Johnson
Robert Buckman
Harold Buckman
Celia Brockaway
Charles McCormick
Emmanuel Jasmann
Reformed Aid Society
Millersburg Social Calendar Highlights Keokuk Visit
The Millersburg senior class with Superintendent and Mrs. R A Naffziger visited Keokuk on Wednesday then attended a North English theater party. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kutchera hosted Friday night. A Bridge club event produced high scores by Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Schultz with a host of local ladies in attendance. A grade children’s play and program followed Friday night activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Naffziger
Keokuk
North English
Otto Kutchera
Dot Dyson
Bridge Club
Margaret Costello
Annie Schultz
Esther Cheney
Erma Danshill
Marjorie Pope
Gladys Pope
Marie Cable
Hilda Bauer
Laurine Bauer
Gladys
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Erence
Nancy Page Quilt
Chovry
Waukon
Harmony Cafeteria
Maynard
Lasswell
Lasswell Studio
Higley Bldg
2Nd St. SE
Newhall
Mechanicsville
Williamsburg
Anne Adame
Vita Loge
Vogue
Mr. Wilson
Corday
Tipton
Frankel’s
Freck
Second Street SE
West Liberty
Conesville
Millersburg
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