Y W May Fete to Feature Nearly 100 Dancers on Brucemore Lawn
Nearly one hundred children from Y W Co health education will perform at the May fete next Saturday at 3 30 in the Brucemore lawn estate of Mrs George B Douglas. Mildred Mikulecky will be May queen with Eleanor Brown Spirit of Spring and Helen Perrill on accompaniments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. Co. A. Health Education Department
George B. Douglas
Brucemore
A. E. Chase
Zoanne Munger
J. J Keneeny
Faye Kelly
Zoe Heinze
Alice Papes
J. L. Campbell
Anna Laura Palmer
Nadine Menary
Frances Munn
Mary Bowne
Rachel Hatch
Mildred Mikulecky
Eleanor Brown
Helen Perrill
Jeanne Miller
Margaret Fortsch
Juvata Taylor
Evelyn Hadsell
Henrietta Kruidentfer
Lilien Faires
Vivian Bruce
Ann Laurer
Wili Dean Howells
Dorothy Cunningam
Sheila McDermott
Shirley Ann Clark
Susan Brown
Chrice Smith
Jeanette Merveaux
Coe Women Present Campus Fete On Green At Dusk
Coe college to stage annual campus fete on the green before the chapel Tuesday at 6:30 pm. The Queen of Coe will be crowned by Dean Mary Bell with three nominees Edith Benson Shirley Carlson Ruth Mabon. Forest Rutgers Jr trains the crown bearer Janet Macy assists with the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
Coe Department of Physical Education
Queen of Coe
Mary Bell
Edith Benson
Shirley Carlson
Ruth Mabon
Forest Rutgers, Jr
Janet Macy
Coe
Y. W. Plans Camp For Business And Unemployed Girls
Cedar Rapids YWCA announces a July 23 to 30 camp at Camp Wapsie Y for girls out of school and in business or industry and unemployed. Miss Frances Munn will direct the older girls program, with separate plans from the high school girls camp running concurrently. Additional sessions include a boys and girls conference camp July 16 to 23 and a Negro girls camp August 6 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Wapsie Y
Marriage Unites Gladys Schmitt and Donald Nelson
Miss Gladys Schmitt daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Schmitt and Donald M Nelson son of Mr and Mrs John W Nelson were married Saturday at 3 PM at the Schmitt home. The ceremony featured an arch of ferns and palms, with Vernetta Tommsen and Kyle Mills as attendants and Donna Mae Nelson as ring bearer. A wedding dinner followed with a long list of local guests including Mr and Mrs William Franks and Mrs Phoebe Land among many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Schmitt
J H. Schmitt
M Street
Donald M. Nelson
John W. Nelson
Fourth Avenue SE
Vernetta Tommsen
Kyle Mills
Donna Mae Nelson
Swansonia
Briarcliff
Johanna Hill Voses
Beatrice Hayward
William Franks
Philly Kuhn
James Moore
Mildred Moore
Marion
Ray Quigley
Celestine
Simon Quigley
Waukegan
Ben Gibson
Sioux Falls
S. D
Arthur Schrupp
Des Moines
John Nelson
Phoebe Land
Joseph Forbes
John Cassett
Naomi Cassett
Fred Buehler
Bob Trembly
Dorothy Chalmers
Stella Hamm
Ira Murray
Paul Speran
Irene Smith
J. P. Nelson
Howard Nelson
Violet
Joe
Mae
Orval Schmitt
Marion Beatty
Delbert Newsman
Irene Beltz
Marian Sowers
Dorothy Newman
Senior High Vesper Service at Shaver Park Tonight
St Pauls Methodist Senior High club hosts vesper at Shaver Park this evening meeting at the church at 5 30. Cars provided. Program features Velma Love violin solo Bongss of Bpring processional For the Beauty of the Earth girls chorus vesper hymns Poems of the Out of Doors Dr A Brooks Talk In Gods Out of Doors and music by Miss Aller Rudd Janet Tho vs Betty Whirple Helen Edgar and Yeina Love serve refreshments after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Shaver Park
Bpring
Velma Love
Aller Rudd
Dr A Brooks
Jack Willam
Leon Gasnett
Dean Metca
de Rommitre
Seramise
Janet Tho
Betty Whirple
Helen Edgar
Yeina Love
Birthday Party for Three L Class at Bever Park
Thirty five members of the Three L Class of the First Christian church enjoyed a party at Bever Park Friday. February March April and May birthdays were highlighted with special guests. Mrs. R. Mercer chaired the luncheon committee and Mrs. James Myron led the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Bever Park
R. Mercer
Muncheon
James Myron
Local PTA Meetings Schedule Across Three Schools
Van Buren P T A convenes Tuesday at 2 pm in the PTA room. Benjamin Franklin P T A meets Wednesday at 2 30 pm in the school library. Edgewood No 3 to hold Thursday at the park. Kenwood P T A gathers Thursday with Des Moines convention reports and a radio program by students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
P T. A
Benjamin Franklin
Kenwood
PT. A
MOS
Reeder A
Des Moines
Nine
Local Couple Hosts Wedding Anniversary Gathering
Mr and Mrs Leon Vesely hosted a Friday gathering at 1234 Fourth Avenue SE honoring newlyweds Mr and Mrs John Stevenson. Also attending were Mr and Mrs Theodore Anderson and Mr and Mrs Merritt J Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Vesely
Fourth Avenue SE
John Stevenson
Theodore Anderson
Merritt J. Thompson
Five Town Students Named to Purple Mask Honorary
Miss Jeanette Lloyd of Cedar Rapids joins four fellow University of Town students named Saturday to Purple Mask, the honorary society recognizing excellence in theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Lloyd
Cedar Rapids
University of Town
Church Groups Plan Meetings and Picnic Lunch
Trinity Methodist church divisions to meet Tuesday for a picnic luncheon at 1 PM hosted by Mrs Ed L Miller 122 A avenue NW with help from Mrs Floyd Anderson. St Gertrude's Society of St Matthew's church meets Wednesday at 8 PM at 421 Twenty second street NE hosted by Mrs Ralph Podzimek with Mrs Q A Wiss assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Division
Trinity Method
Ed L Miller
Floyd Anderson
St Gertrude's Society
St Gertrude’s Society
St. Matthew's
Bym
Ralph Podzimek
Twenty-second Street
Q. A. Wiss
Edith Benson to Present Senior Recital at Coe College
Edith Benson will present a senior recital Monday night at 815 in the Coe Little Theater reviewing Quality Street by J M Barrie. Benson has led Coe activities as president of the WCA, a Chi Omega member, and participant in Coe College Players and other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
Edith Benson
Coe Little Theater
Quality Street
J M Barrie
Miss Benson
Coe
WC A
Chi Omega Sorority
Coe College Players
Zeta Phi Eta
National Honor Speech Fraternity
W A A. Council
Crescent Senior Womens Honorary
Chi Delta Club
Miss Nadine Fillmore to wed Donovan Kirby in June
Three engagements to be married soon and district social events honor Miss Nadine Fillmore. Mrs C H Darner and Mrs H G Heiserman hosted a Saturday breakfast and bridge at 2300 Hillcrest Drive SE. Mrs F W Damour and Mrs F C Kellogg held a lunch and bridge at 1956 Park Avenue SE. Mr and Mrs Howard Benninghoff and Mr and Mrs V E Lichtenstein hosted a dinner at the Hotel Roosevelt honoring Miss Fillmore and Mr Kirby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadine Fillmore
Donovan Kirby
Estherville
C H Darner
H G Heiserman
Heiserman
Hillcrest Drive
Miss Fillmore
F. W. Damour
F C Kellogg
Park Avenue SE
Howard Benninghoff
V E. Lichtenstein
Hotel Roosevelt
Kirby
General Dodge circle hosts joint Mother's and Memorial Day program
The Ladies of the GAR will meet Tuesday in the Memorial building for a short business meeting followed by a combined Mother’s Day and Memorial Day program. Mrs Maude Cline leads the refreshments. DAR delegates recently elected for the state encampment include Elizabeth Henry Lara Woolwine Alice Roberdee Ella Frear with alternates Maude Cline Margaret Rickson Flora Perrego Almeda Smith. Nora Hollom named department chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Dodge
GAR
Memorial
Maude Cline
Comrades of
Elizabeth Henry
Lara Woolwine
Alice Roberdee
Ella Frear
Friendly Club Chooses Weekly Program Leaders
The Friendly club will meet at Maynard Rowray’s home on Waveland Drive NW Tuesday at 7 30. A committee of Leo P Rider Mrs C H Brittin George Wetzel and Miss Elinor Wisely was appointed to select three or four members each week to lead the program. This week Lucille Wisely Clifford Kunzman Maude Cook and Maynard Rowray will lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Grace Walpole circle to meet for luncheon
Grace Walpole circle of King's Daughters will meet Monday at 1 at the home of Mrs J Siebke 2025 Blake Boulevard SE for a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Walpole
King’s Daughters
J Siebke
Blake Boulevard
Czech Fine Arts Society To Close Season Tuesday
The Czech Fine Arts society will close its season Tuesday at 8 pm at the Roosevelt hotel. S V Shonka leads the study division with a paper on The Highlights of Czech History. Miss Frances Swab presents concert notes. Performers include Helen Masha violinist Bernice Kubovec pianist and a cast for The Wedding Scene by Fibich. A string quartet and Smetana excerpts conclude the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czech Fine Arts Society
Roosevelt Hotel
S. V. Shonka
Frances Swab
Helen Masha
Bernice Kubovec
Dvorak
Fibich
Marie Trzil
Helen Kacena Stark
Rose Paidar
Emma Kozak
Joseph Cacék
Ben Miska
John Vavra
Carl Zbanek
Alma
Louise Bigger to Wed Stanley Nielsen in June
Mrs. Elizabeth Bigger of Marion announces the engagement of her daughter Louise to Stanley M. Nielsen son of Mr and Mrs H C Nielsen of Humboldt Ia The wedding is planned for June Miss Bigger a Coe college graduate has worked for the Central Teachers Agency Nielsen also a Coe alum was a member of Alpha Kappa Pi fraternity studied law and is now county attorney of Humboldt County The engagement was announced at a bridge party Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bigger
Marion
Louise
Stanley M. Nielsen
H. C. Nielsen
Humboldt
Miss Bigger
Coe College
The
Central Teachers Agency
Nielsen
Alpha Kappa Pi
Humboldt County
Miss Marietta Ross Weds Charles Davis at Christian Church
Miss Marietta Ross and Charles Davis were married Friday evening at 8 in the First Christian church by Rev. Blaine Hyt en. The bride wore white organdie with tulle ruffling and sweet pea corsage. her maid wore pink organdie. After a motor trip to St. Louis, they will reside at 1258 B Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Ross
A. Ross
Charles Davis
Flora Davis
First Christian Church
Blaine Hyten
Miss Ross
Helen Jordan
George Julis
St. Louis
B Avenue
Carrie Morcombe Juveniles Meet at K of P Hall
Carrie Morcombe Degree of Honor Juveniles met Saturday afternoon for a business meeting and dance party. Three new members joined, an attendance contest was launched, and prizes were awarded to Edith Gardner Evelyn Mrstik and Leota Gardner. A Juvenile convention was announced for Bever Park on June 19 with Carrie Morcombe Juveniles to participate in work and dances. The next meeting is set for June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Morcombe
K. of P. Hall
Edith Gardner
Evelyn Mrstik
Leota Gardner
Bever Park
Community club and lodge notices from May gatherings
Local organizations announce card parties and meetings this week. Ben Hur Life No 12 hosts a 2 pm card party at Moose hall with Mrs Margaret Quick in charge. Bunny Card Club holds a 2 pm benefit at Mrs Leonard Field home with five hundred and prizes. Past Presidents of Star No degree of Honor meet at 7 30 pm at Mrs Maud Archibald’s home. Typographical Auxiliary luncheon postponed from May 23. Cedar Chapter No 184 OBLS meets 7 30 pm at Masonic hall with initiation and refreshments. Cedar Rebekah Lodge meets next Wednesday at Veterans of Foreign Wars hall with cards and refreshments. Moose and Women of the Moose hold a May birthday picnic supper Monday evening. Brass Button Study Club and Kensington of Rebecca Alexander Tent No 14 DO Union Veterans hold a joint meeting at Dora W Jeffrey’s home. Rebecca Alexander Tent meets Friday at 7 30 pm in Memorial building for memorial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur Life
Ben Hur Life Association No. 12
Moose Hall
Margaret Quick
Bunny Card Club
Leonard Field
Star
Star No
Degree of Honor Protective Association
Maud Archibald
Ellis Boulevard
Cedar Rebekah
Cedar Rebekah Lodge
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Rebekahs
Brass Button Study Club
May Kensington
Rebecca Alexander
Daughters of Union Veterans of the
Dora W. Jeffrey
C Avenue NE
Order
Comrades
The
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Engagement of Dorothea Wieant to Roy Kessler Scheduled
Mr and Mrs B Wieant announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothea to Roy Kessler son of Mrs Pearl Martell. The wedding occurs Wednesday June 20 at 8 p m at the Few Square tabernacle. G A R members invited and the Ladies auxiliary to the ORC will host a Kensington Thursday at 2 p m at Mrs A C Meakins home 503 First Avenue W assistants are Mrs O E Hayner Mrs Bert Hayner and Mrs J R Sebern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea Wieant
B. Wieant
Avenue NW
Dorothea
Roy Kessler
Pearl Martell
Eleventh Street
Few Square Tabernacle
L. A
Kensington
A. C. Meakins
First Avenue
O. E. Hayner
Bert Hayner
J. R. Sebern
Local Women Host Club Meetings and Picnics in Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine social notices list Mrs. George Strawhorn and Alma Dodd hosting contract bridge clubs, Seventh Avenue Birthday club and Sorosis study group meetings, Athena study club, White Shrine Kensington club, Linger Longer card club luncheon at Lincoln cafe, and Presbyterian Willing Workers class events. Home Art club held a city park picnic with committee members named. Iris tea plans and city garden tour discussed. Methodist mission society attended a Tama zone meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Strawhorn
Contract Bridge Club
Alma Dodd
Seventh Avenue Birthday Club
Fred Bohr
Sorosis Study Club
Frank Bardwell
Athena Study Club
Harold McCandless
Ella Miller
H. J. Martin
C. C. Corns
White Shrine
Kensington Club
I. N. Bistline
Linger Longer
Lincoln Cafe
A. L. Tarvestad
Presbyterian Willing Workers
Toledo
Tarvestad
Home Art Club
City Park
Milo Tyler
George Jones
E. W. Turner
Garden Club
Harry Hamilton
J L. Driscoll
Methodist Home Missionary Society
Tama
Lone Tree Couple Wed Near Columbus Junction
Robert Hynes son of Mrs. George Eden of Lone Tree married Evelyn Marie Masonholder eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Masonholder at the bride’s parents home near Columbus Junction Tuesday. The Rev Bal coff officated. They will live with the groom’s mother and stepfather on a Lone Tree area farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hynes
George Eden
Lone Tree
Evelyn Marie Masonholder
Guy Masonholder
Columbus Junction
Balcoff
Hynes
Lone Tree High School
Eb, D. Carl
Eugene Fairis
Delphi
Ind
Wilbur Carl
Genevieve Ginn
Ginn
Carl
University of Town
Huron Consolidated School
Oakville
Lowden
Blanch Parizek
Joseph Parizek
Wilfred Deaver
Chicago
Parizek
Tipton Social News Highlights Steady Round of Club Events
Tipton community activities include Mrs. Clarence Kuhn reporting to Chapter DY PBE on Miss Emma Chappel eve. Marilyn Bolton celebrated her fourth birthday with friends and mothers. lunch was served by her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Mathews, newlyweds from Des Moines, were honored at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bolton. Child Study club met, with Mrs. A. B. Salisbury, and bridge hosts Mrs. Raymond Maurer and Mrs. Dorothy Randall. Leland Kent won high, Louis Barewald second, Hulda Hoon consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kuhn
P. BE. O
Emma Chappel Tuesay
Marilyn Bolton
Marilyn
Roger Bolton
Lewis Mathews
Des Moines
Child Study Club
A. B. Salisbury
Raymond Maurer
Dorothy Randall
Bridge
Leland Kent
Louis Barewald
Hulda Hoon
Two in One Club event at Maeder home
Newhall Mrs Christine Williams hosted the Two in One club at Mrs F A Maeder’s home Tuesday. Mrs William Kunstrof took first prize and Mrs Albert Stein second. Mrs F A Husted Mrs H Huyck and Miss Elizabeth Miller plan Legion Auxiliary entertainment at Legion hall Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Williams
F. A. Maeder
William Kunstrof
Albert Stein
F. A. Husted
H. Huyck
Elizabeth Miller
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Bridal Gown and Boudoir Accessories Sale Ad
An old newspaper ad offers bridal gowns and related items in a milinery department. Prices include $16.95 to $29.50 for gowns, $5 for plain hemmed tulle, $1 kerchiefs, $1.95 frilly gloves, and a $5 gold plated mirror set for the boudoir. Also features a satin gown with Alencon lace trimming priced at $4.98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trousseau
Clude
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Y.W. May
Dene Warner
Mary Lou Walker
Doris Anderson
Doris McCann
Betty Lou Jones
Letty Jane Stewart
Eleanor Smiley
Elizabeth Stroppel
Shirley Ann Mead
Betty Jean Dahl
Alice Ruth Mikas
Roberta Buracek
Ruth Ann Washburn
Lillian Stodola
Lillian Cunningham
Mary Risk
Thelma Risk
Eleanor Koler
Carolyn Solbrig
Jean File
Joan Johnston
Charlotte Helming
Marianne Leach
Louise McDermott
Frances Sreckenatelt
Ann Selden
Jane Hickenlooper
Betty Schwinn
Sheryl Chehak
Janet Haig
Mary Lou Stevenson
Doris Clifford
Peggy Smythe
Alice Mary Thompson
Roberta Randolph
Mary Louise Latner
Laurine Howells
Mary Frances Miller
Betty Jean Laurer
Nancy Vogenthaler
Angeline Thomas
Jean Hayward
Mildred Miller
Mary Jane Ryan
Vivian Anderson
Dorothy Peterson
Dorothy Leake
Elizabeth Wenger
Velda Berry
Geraldine Harrington
Mary Louise Baldridge
Elizabeth Reed
Mary Louise Robinson
Blanche Brown
Kagpole
Nodriea McNabney
Mary Ellen Bevins
Lucille Soukup
Janet Patrick
Margaret Jacobs
Orpha Murray
Elaine Zerub
Doris LeGrant
Doris Ann Watson
Virginia Sheppard
Marilyn Parks
Betty Meyer
Montleur
Virginia Weld
Mildred Nemmers
Katharine van Meter
Mary Gage
Mana Machovsky
Y. W
Donald Nelson
ST. Paul's Club
P. T. A. Meetings
Edgewood No
Ems Park
Joana van
Honor Stevensons
Purple Mask
Lasswell Studio
Higley Building
General Dodge Circle
Grace Walpole Circle
Stanley Nielsen
Clubs
Typographical Auxiliary
Ladies Auxiliary
Typographical Union
Cedar Chapter
O B. S
Masonic Hall
Moose
Loyal Order of Moose
Women of the Moose
Tru
Belle Plaine
Killian
Mrs. Lee Haskins
Tipton
Newhall
Bride
Patricia Dep't
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