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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1936

Page

4

Plans For Wapsie Y Camp For Girls Rally Details

Plans for Camp Wapsie Y for girls will be announced at a rally Thursday from five to eight thirty p.m. at the Y W C A. Activities include games relays a camp supper and a radio program. Senior camp runs July 20 to 27 junior week July 27 to August 3 and other sessions follow through August 24.

Wapsie-Y Wapsie Betty Subotnik Mary Ellen Reece Geraldine Reams CWY Gail Niez Mildred Pazdernik Kathryn Raftis Camp Wapsie

Czech Fine Arts Banquet Tuesday at Montrose Hotel

The Czech Fine Arts society will host a banquet Tuesday at 6 30 p m in the Terrace room of the Montrose hotel. Reservations are requested with Mrs Henriette Seabrook at 2 5679. A short program and business meeting follow, officers will be elected, and dancing will close the evening.

The Czech Fine Arts Society Montrose Hotel Henriette Seabrook

Chicago and North Western Women's Club Convention Trip

Mrs. Harry Teahen and Mrs. R A Mikesell depart Monday on the Columbine for Chicago to attend the fourteenth annual convention of the Women's club. Tuesday includes a business session and the veterans' banquet at La Salle hotel. Wednesday features a Marshall Field luncheon. Local officers elected: Mrs. James Thoman president, Mrs. H J ll vice president, Mrs. William Blumen treasurer, Mrs. Milo W Nesetril ways and means, Mrs. John L Burgar program chairman, Mrs. Martin Thomsen corresponding secretary.

Harry Teahen R. A. Mikesell Columbine Chicago Women’s Club Chicago and North Western Railway System la Salle Hotel Wedgwood Marshall Field and Company James Thoman H. J.ll Wiliam Blum Milo Wnesetril John L. Burgar Martin Thomsen

Benefit Luncheon Held by St Margaret's Circle

St Margaret's circle of the Immaculate Conception church sponsors a luncheon Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the school cafeteria with seating for 500, plus an auction and contract bridge prizes. Chairwoman Mrs Wilson Carpenter leads the committee including S A Sanders Thomas Brady Leo Morrissey Orth A H Lankau W Hutchinson F L Martin Larry Yount and Albert Kyndberg.

St. Margaret’s Circle of the Immaculate Conception Church Wilson Carpenter S. A. Sanders Thomas Brady Leo Morrissey Orth A. H. Lankau W. Hutchinson F. L. Martin Larry Yount Albert Kyndberg

McNiel announces marriage of Alice to Kenneth Whitlock

Lafayette couple announces the marriage of their daughter Alice to Kenneth E. Whitlock of Mount Vernon Illinois. The ceremony was held March 29 in Waukegan Illinois. Alice is a 1932 graduate of Earlnett High School. Whitlock, a Mount Vernon High School graduate, formerly served as a private in the Fourth Cavalry at Fort Sheridan. He now works for Mercer Lumber Company in Hubbard Woods. The couple will reside in Glencoe Illinois.

B. L. McNiel Lafayette Alice Kenneth E. Whitlock Mounternon Ill Waukegan Alrnett High School Whitlock Mount Veron High School Fourth Cavalry Fort Sheridan Mercer Lumber Company Hubbard Woods Glencoe

Hoboken Couple Return After Lake Visit

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bauer of Hoboken New Jersey left Saturday afternoon after two weeks visiting Mrs. Bauer's sister Mrs. Harold B Hage at the Hage home 825 A avenue NE. Also present was Mr Je Bauer of Chicago who joined guests in the Hage residence for several days.

J. C. Bauer Hoboken N. J

Morleys Visit Hicks Family in Ely Nevada Home

Mr and Mrs Rodney Morley of Ely Nevada visit in the home of Mrs Morley s parents Mr and Mrs C R Hicks at 1407 Third Avenue SE.

Mrs. Rodney Morley Ely Nevada

Carrie Morcombe Lodge 2 Meeting Notice

Carrie Morcombe lodge No 2 will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m in K P hall Mrs Etta A Branson of Spirit Lake national regional director will be present for inspection and initiation of a class of candidates Refreshments will be served reservations with Mrs Burmeister

Carrie Morcombe K. P. Hall Etta A. Branson Spirit Lake

I A M Auxiliary Meeting and Card Party Planned

The Auxiliary to the International Association of Machinists will meet Friday at 7 p.m. in Room 4 of the Labor Temple. After the meeting a card party will be held for members and their friends, with poker and 500 played.

I. A. of M Labor Temple

Home Rebekah Staff Meeting Plans May Breakfast

The Home Rebekah Staff club will meet Monday evening at Mrs. J. E. Jones 1329 Hinkley Avenue NW to plan the annual May breakfast to be held Sunday at Ellis Park.

Rebekah J. E. Jones Hinkley Avenue Ellis Park

Ladies of Norden Meeting Set for Shellsburg Home

The Ladies of Norden will meet Friday at 2 p.m. at Mary Johnson’s home in Shellsburg for a local gathering and discussion.

Ladies of Norden Mary Johnson Shellsburg

Progressive Circle meeting for picnic and sewing

The Progressive circle of Carrie Morcombe Degree of Honor No. 2 will meet at Mrs. Kathryn Borschel’s home at 1802 Washington Avenue SE on Friday at 1 p.m. A picnic dinner is planned and officers will be elected. members should come prepared to sew.

Carrie Morcombe Kathryn’ Borschel Washington Avenue

Typographical Auxiliary to Meet at 8 P M

The Typographical union auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at 838 First avenue East. Mrs Louis Rubek and Mrs Ellery Whitmer will be hostesses.

Typographical Auxiliary Typographical Union Auxiliary First Avenue Louis Rubek Ellery Whitmer

L A P M circle to meet at Hoffer home

The L A P M circle will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. W L Hoffer at 1817 Sixth Avenue SE with Mrs. A M Noblett as assisting hostess.

W. L. Hoffer Sixth Avenue SE A. M. Noblett

Rebecca Alexander Tent Meeting Notice

Rebecca Alexander tent No 14 of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the French room of the Montrose hotel.

Rebecca Alexander Montrose’ Hotel

Social Riders Meeting With Mrs Salasek At Ninth Ave

The Social Riders will meet with Mrs. John Salasek at 412 Ninth Avenue SW on Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in a local community gathering.

John Salasek Ninth Avenue SW

Foresters of America Cedar No 3 Meets for Initiation

Foresters of America Court Cedar No 3 schedules a Wednesday 8 p.m. initiation of candidates at the I O O F hall.

Mercy Division to Meet Tuesday in K P Hall

Mercy division No 51 G I A to the B of L E will meet Tuesday at 2 30 p m in K P hall A door prize will be given

Mercy Division B. of L. E K. P. Hall

Modern Woodmen to Hold Spring Carnival in Linden Hall

Linden Camp No. 145 Modern Woodmen of America announces a spring carnival Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows hall located at 109 Second Avenue SE. Proceeds support lodge activities and community service projects.

Modern Woodmen Linden Camp No Modern Woodmen of America Odd Fellows Hall Second Avenue SE

Alcazar Zuanna to Host Dinner with Notables

Alcazar Zuanna will entertain at a dinner Tuesday evening. Special guests include Miss Cornelia Heitchen supreme ashayhi Mrs Katherine Wallace of Buffalo supreme keeper of traditions Mrs Betty Bryant of Endicott N Y past supreme ashayhi and Mrs Anna Jarvis of Niagara Falls Ontario past supreme ashaghi. Reservations via 2 3552 by Sunday.

Alcazar Zuanna Cornelia Heitchen Katherine Wallace Buffalo Supreme Keeper of Traditions Betty Bryant Endicott N. Y Anna Jarvis Niagara Falls Ontario

Winter Temple Pythian Sisters Hold Thursday Meeting

Winter Temple No 78 Pythian Sisters schedule a Thursday 8 p.m. meeting featuring a mother’s day program. The event invites members and friends to attend at the lodge.

Winter Temple Pythian Sisters

Praha Rebekah Lodge Meeting Entails Cedar Memorial Talk

Praha Rebekah lodge No. 5 of I O O F will meet Friday at Sokol hall. Carl K. Linge of Cedar Memorial Park cemetery association will speak.

Praha Rebekah Praha Rebekah Lodge No. 5 Sokol Hall Carl K. Linge Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Association

Z. T. Cook WRC Plans Thursday Picnic and Initiation

The Women’s Relief Corps led by Z. Cook will meet Thursday at noon for a picnic dinner. Members should bring a covered dish and tableware. A short program and initiation are planned. Officers may meet Tuesday for practice.

T. Z. Cook W. R. C. T. Z. Cook Women’s Relief Corps

Star of Maine Breakfast at Ellis Park River Pavilion

The Star of Maine circle will host a May breakfast at the river pavilion in Ellis Park on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Members should bring their own dishes. Hostesses are Mrs. Emma Burmeister chair, Mrs. Elizabeth Meyn, Mrs. Anna Blecher, and Mrs. Hazel Smith.

Star of Maine Star of Maine Circle River Pavilion Ellis Park Emma Burmeister Elizabeth Meyn Anna Blecher Hazel Smith Mem

Brass Button Club Meeting of Daughters of Union Veterans

The Brass Button study club of the Daughters of Union Veterans will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. ay Rickard, 506 Seventh avenue.

Brass Button Club Brass Button Study Club the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Ay Rickard Seventh Avenue

Home Rebekah Lodge No. 79 Meeting Notice

Home Rebekah lodge No. 79 will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in the I O O F hall.

Rebekah Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall

L A to B of R T Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall

The L A to B of R T will meet at Odd Fellows hall Wednesday at 2 p m. Attendance prizes will be awarded. Members are asked to bring a contribution for a needy family.

L. A R. T Odd Fellows Hall

Maccabees Orders Meetings At Pythian Hall

Linn Tent No 38 The Maccabees meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Pythian hall Court No 29 Junior Maccabees meets Saturday at 2 p m at Pythian hall.

the Maccabees Linn The Maccabees Pythian Hall

Standard Life No 172 Plans Thursday Moose Hall Meeting

Standard Life association No 172 will meet Thursday evening in Moose hall. A card party for members and their friends will follow the business meeting.

Standard Life Standard Life Association Moose Hall

Cedar Auxiliary Meeting and Luncheon Details

Cedar auxiliary No. 193 N A L C will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon at Mrs. Lena Haig's home 2624 Grande Avenue SE. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs. Frank Schulze and Mrs. Laura Fillinger.

Cedar Cedar Auxiliary Lena Haig Grande Avenue SE Frank Schulze Laura Fillinger

Degree of Honor Meeting Notices

Past presidents of Star Lodge No 4 Degree of Honor Protective association will meet with Mrs Nellie E Schlantz 609 Second street SW Monday at 7 30 p m The executive meeting will be Monday May 25 at 2 p m at the home of Mrs Bertha Robinson The junior and senior juvenile groups meet Saturday at 1 30 p m in the large Moose hall Drill practice for the juvenile district convention is set for June 10 at Bever park.

Star Lodge No. 4 Degree of Honor Protective Association Nellie E. Schlantz Second Street Bertha Robinson Moose Hall Bever Park

Aldebaran Court to Meet at Odd Fellows Hall Thursday

Aldebaran Court No. 12 of the Ben Hur Life association will hold its meeting Thursday in Odd Fellows hall. After the meeting there will be dancing for members and their friends.

Aldebaran Court Ben Hur Life Association Odd Fellows Hall

Mrs Daniel Hosts Tea for Mrs Wesley Miska

Mrs O H Daniel of 2128 Grande avenue SE hosted a tea Saturday for Mrs Wesley Miska nee Miss Jane Lorraine Mulick who married April 8. The event featured garden flowers and about fifteen guests with Mrs D C Mulick presiding as mother of the honoree and Mrs Karl Roths of Vinton among the out of town attendees.

O. H. Daniel Grande Avenue SE Wesley Miska Jane Lorraine Mulick D. C. Mulick Karl Roths Vinton

Dorothy Lewis to Wed George Anderson in Williamsburg

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Lewis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Dorothy to George H. Anderson, son of Mrs. Katherine Anderson of Cedar Rapids. The wedding will be held at the Congregational church in Williamsburg on June 6.

Williamsburg Thomas E. Lewis Dorothy George H. Anderson Katherine Anderson Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Congregational

Helen Rubyor to Wed in June

Randalia couple Mr and Mrs S W Rubyor announce the engagement of daughter Helen Maryann Rubyor to Whayne Cravens Priest of Henderson Kentucky. The wedding is planned for June. Helen teaches in Evanston Illinois after attending Coe College and graduating from the University of Iowa. Priest is a University of Kentucky graduate and Pi Kappa Alpha member.

S. W. Rubyor Randalia Helen Maryann Whayne Cravens Priest James S. Priest Henderson Miss Rubyor Evanston, Ill Coe College University of Iowa Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Priest Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity University of Kentucky

P T A Officers to be Installed at Wilson Meeting

P T A president Mrs S V Shonka will install officers at Wilson P T A Wednesday at 2 p m. After the meeting Wilson Girl Reserves will host a tea for mothers. Kenwood P T A will hear Mrs L C Schuknecht speak on Building for a Successful P T A. Piano by Cecilia Kohl and fifth sixth grade dancers. Mrs Schuknecht to supervise installations.

S. V. Shonka P. T. A. Council Wilson P. T. A Wilson Kenwood P. T. A L. C. Schuknecht Cecilia Kohl

Jackson P T A to Install Officers at School

The Jackson P. T. A. will meet Tuesday afternoon at the school for a special program and installation of officers. Those attending the annual teachers banquet should come prepared to make reservations.

Jackson P. T. A

Fillmore P T A Meeting With School Program

The Fillmore P T A will meet Friday at 2 30 p m at the school. William Vesely directs the orchestra while kindergarten and first grade pupils present a program. Nevin Nichols of the playground commission will speak. Mothers of kindergarten and first grade pupils will hostesses.

Fillmore P. T. A William Vesely Nevin Nichols The Playground Commission

Gilt Edge Play Set for Arthur P T A Meeting

Mrs F G Murray wrote the play Gilt Edge to be staged by Polk P T A during an Arthur P T A meeting Wednesday at 2 15 p m in the school. Mrs Paul Hunter directs the production with Mrs W L Barnard singing and Miss Mable Scheide 3B class pupils presenting a program. Officers will be installed and Allison C Hines chairs the tea committee after the program.

Arthur P. T. A F. G. Murray Polk P. T. A Paul Hunter W. L. Barnard Mable Scheide Allison C. Hines

Big Springs P T A Elects Officers and Plans Picnic

Mrs. Harry Kindig presided at a Big Springs P T A meeting. Officers were installed by Mrs. Otto Anderson. The group voted to buy a school picture and set a June 2 Bever Park picnic with committees named for reservations games kitchen dining room ice cream and sunshine funds.

Big Springs P. T. A Harry Kindig M. J. Buckner Gaines Anderson William Morio L. Johnson B. J. Rischer Hugh Snyder Morio H. G. Southerland Long Miss Donahue Sunshine Fund C. Schrimper Council Snyder Johnson Rischer E. Pirtle Miss Sykes Lester Johnson Harry Lutz J. W. Gaines C. Larson N. Lowe W. L. Northcutt

Engaged: Golda Smith to Willard Kirkpatrick in Aug

Mr and Mrs Leonard J Smith announce the engagement of daughter Golda Esther to Willard H Kirkpatrick of Chicago son of Mr and Mrs F C Kirkpatrick The wedding is planned for August 15 Miss Smith teaches English at Quasqueton High School She is a Coe College graduate and a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Kirkpatrick a Iowa State College grad earned a Ph D in chemistry in December He heads the organic research department at the National Alum in ate Corporation in Chicago He is a member of Phi Kappa Tau and Sigma Xi

Leonard J. Smith Sixteenth Street Golda Esther Willard H. Kirkpatrick Chicago F. C. Kirkpatrick Eleventh Street Miss Smith Quasqueton High School Coe College Alpha Gamma Delta Social Sorority Kirkpatrick Iowa State College Ames Phi Kappa Tau Sigma Xi National Aluminate Corporation

Corrine Stangl to Wed Forrest M Scannell

Corrine Stangl is engaged to Forrest M Scannell in an announced marriage plan. The couple will wed on June 6. Corrine’s parents Mr and Mrs Joseph C Stangl of 1106 B Avenue NW invite guests and celebrate her engagement with friends and Morris Sanford company employees.

Joseph C. Stangl B Avenue NW Corrine Forrest M. Scannell J. W. Scannell First Avenue Miss Stangl Fred Welsch Obie Peal Elmer Cejka Leo Trachta Glenn Darrow Everett Schoemaker Paul Beach Ethel Heath Ann Nichols Marie Schamberger Miriam Dieman Fern Clymer Stangl Morris Sanford Company

Tucker announces Florence Tucker engagement to George Fiala

Mr and Mrs John O Tucker announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Florence to George R Fiala of Davenport son of Mr and Mrs John J Fiala of Solon The wedding is planned for the last of June.

John O. Tucker Thirteenth Avenue SE Florence George R. Fiala Davenport John J. Fiala Solon

Daughters of Isabella Schedule Social Meeting and Picnics

The Daughters of Isabella plan a social meeting on May 27 with committee members Mrs Anna Getz Mrs Rose McFarland and Mrs Jennie Dale. The annual picnic will be in June with arrangements led by Mrs Henrietta Kelley Mrs Vince Turner Mrs Mary McDonnell Mrs Kathryn Gleason Mrs Isabella Zimmeman Mrs Goldie Johnstone Mrs Mary Smith and Mrs Hazel Moore. The annual retreat will be at Mount Mercy academy in August with committee in charge Mrs Mary Reese Mrs Elinor Brady Mrs Margaret Coffy Mrs Betty Allen and Miss Kathryn Pogge.

Daughters of Isabella Anna Getz Rose McFarland Jennie Dale D. of I Henrietta Kelley Vince Turner Mary McDonnell Kathryn Gleason Isabella Zimmerman Goldie Johnstone Mary Smith Hazel Moore Mount Mercy Academy Mary Reese Elinor Brady Margaret Coffy Betty Allen Kathryn Pogge

El Kahir Unit Women’s Auxiliary to Shrine Hosts Picnic

The El Kahir Unit of the women’s auxiliary to the Shriners hospital for crippled children meets Thursday at 1 p.m. for a picnic luncheon at the Shrine temple. Mrs. Mary Pirkel chairs. assistants include Henrietta Ross Anna Heames Isabelle Beals Mildred Greena walt Pauline Dusdicker Nina Hershaw Bess Russell and Peter McCracken. Members should bring a covered dish and sandwiches.

el Kahir Women’s Auxiliary Shriners Hospital For Shrine Temple Mary Pirkel Henrietta Ross Anna Heames Isabelle Beals Mildred Greenawalt Pauline Dusdicker Nina Hershaw Bess Russell Peter McCracken

Health Education Picnic Luncheon in Cedar Rapids

The Health Education Department of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club invites members to a picnic luncheon Thursday at 1 p.m. at the cottage of Mrs. Glenn McDonald near Central City. Members should meet at the Woman's Clubhouse at 11 a.m. and bring dishes, sandwiches, and a covered dish. Department members will meet at Kenmore on Monday at 9 a.m. for a golf lesson and on Friday at 9 a.m. for golf play.

Health Education Department Cedar Rapids

Flender Announces Daughter Esther’s May 24 Wedding

Mr and Mrs Andrew Flender announce their daughter Esther will wed Lester Bizek son of Mr and Mrs Michael Bizek at the Czech Reformed church on May 24 at high noon. The couple resides on Third Avenue and J Street SW and Johnson Avenue NW respectively.

Andrew Flender Third Avenue J Street Esther Lester Bizek Michael Bizek Johnson Avenue NW

Westminster Sunday School Holds Meeting at Twin Brooks Farm

The Huawi class of Westminster Presbyterian Sunday school met Friday evening at Twin Brooks farm, home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wessale. Mr. and Mrs. Peter McCracken were assistant hosts. Twenty six members and fourteen children were present.

Westminster Presbyterian Sunday School Twin Brooks Farm Frank Wessale Peter McCracken

Cedar Rapids Hard of Hearing League Meets Tuesday

The Cedar Rapids League for the Hard of Hearing will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the league rooms at the O R C building for an evening gathering.

Cedar Rapids League League

Mrs Clarence Beatty Hosts Cedar Rapids Chorus Luncheon

Mrs Clarence Beatty will entertain the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club chorus at a luncheon at her home 348 Garden Drive SE on Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Clarence Beatty Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club Garden Drive

Des Moines guests Mrs Marie Anderson and Miss Adella Anderson

Mrs Marie Anderson and Miss Adella Anderson of Des Moines are weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Whilock at 1845 Fourth avenue SE.

Marie Anderson Adella Anderson Des Moines T. J. Whilock Fourth Avenue SE

Belle Plaine Social News Highlights

Belle Plaine residents hosted eight guests at a Sunday dinner while Harold Frese organized an all faculty event at H. J. Dierks home. Portia club met at Mrs. Don Newland's with Miss Alice Firkins leading an American poetry lesson. Officers elected for next year include President Bernice Visquain Secretary Dosia Byers and Treasurer Thelma Visquain.

Peter Thuesen Harold Frese H. J. Dierks Alice Firkins Portia Club Don Newland Bernice Visquain Dosia Byers Thelma Visquain Robert Anderson Nancy Moyer William Little H. E. Little Mount Vernon M. J. Hickman Mary John Cedar Rapids E. W. Turner Home Art Club G. S. Jones King’s Heralds Society Methodist Church Joan Burrows Colene Whitehead Newell A. Moritz Cecil Kirk Mildred Keyser Independence W. J. Hereik Lutheran Ladies Aid Emil Ecker Thursay

Local social rounds list scattered entertainments

Lost Nation and nearby communities report several hosts hosting clubs at home. The C. O. club gatherings included Marvin Rohling and W. H. Cook, with other homes entertaining J. L. Blake family and Ben Jones party from Leavenworth, plus Joe Jones and Rose from Mount Vernon and Milton Edleman Jr. group. Des Moines visitor Laura Sanders cares for ill Des Moines mother at West Longs Avenue. Hannah Balster visited Marion with son Verne Balster family.

Marvin Rohling C. O. Club W. H. Cook Ben Jones Leavenworth Kan Joe Jones Rose Mount Vernon J. L. Blake Jimmy Peggy Lou Hazleton Milton Edleman, Jr Jackie Lost Nation Edward Ruggeberg S. D. Club Laura Sanders Des Moines Edward Myatt West Longs Avenue Hannah Balster Verne Balster Marion

Betrothal of Edna Happel Announced

Mr and Mrs G F Happel of 1123 Second street SE announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Edna to Stewart Dolan of Cedar Rapids son of Hayes Dolan of Springville. June 8 is set for the wedding in Cedar Rapids. Dolan is a Marion schools graduate employed at Iowa Milling. Montieur photo Miss Edna Happel.

G. F. Happel Second Street Edna Stewart Dolan Cedar Rapids Dolan Hayes Dolan Springville Marion Schools Iowa Milling Company

Dropsie College Stands as Small Philadelphia Institution

The smallest college in America, Dropsie College in Philadelphia, hosts about 25 students and six teachers, highlighting its tiny campus and limited class sizes.

Inerica Dropsie College Philadelphia

Bridge Party Honors California Visitor in Local Home

Mrs Vic Niebuhr hosted a three table bridge gathering Tuesday for Mrs Charlotte Evans of California visiting relatives here. High score went to Mrs Ila Bearbower and low to Mrs Vera Wolf. Mrs George Evans of Liver more California, visiting for six weeks, received two receptions last week and a Sunday dinner at the W A Deeter home. Mrs Niebuhr gave Mrs Evans a gift at the bridge event.

Vic Neibuhr Charlott Evans Calfornia Ila Bearbower Vera Wolf George Evans Livermore Calif W. A

Mrs John McFadden Hosts A N A Friends Gathering

Atalissa Mrs. John McFadden hosted an A N A group at her West Liberty home Thursday. A dinner was served at the Christian church by the Legion auxiliary on Wednesday.

John McFadden West Liberty The Christian Church Legion Auxiliary

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N. W ST. Margaret's Circle Alice McNiel K. Whitlock Hage HICKS Business Girls Eileen Koehler Lasswell Ada Vedder Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls’ Sorority Bers Mrs. Burmeister Foresters of America Court Cedar No Daniel Dorothy Lewis George Anderson Helen Rubyor P. T. A. Meetings Jackson DIAL Esther Smith Corrine Stangl F.m.scannell Florence Tucker Isabella Esther Flender Belle Plaine Warren Venetian Kriz Tent & Awning Co First Street SE Edna Happel Montieur Photo Brandon Atalissa the Syndicate van Heusens Madras
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