Raffles and Adjectives Shape Last-Minute Weddings
A review of Gazette wedding memories shows 1897 to 1912 ceremonies often held at home with large suppers and dancing on upper floors. Descriptions highlighted gowns, gifts, and praise for brides and grooms while gift choices and bouquets fascinated readers.
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Gazette
Bertha Melissa Morgan
Charles Bliobenes
Frances Koch
William P. Johnson
Bertha
Duchesse Point
Gertrude Morgan Marries Howard L Young in Double Lineage Match
Gertrude Eleanor Morgan wed Howard L Young at the groom’s uncle Rev F G Young’s home in a single ring ceremony. The couple, now at Des Moines address 644 Forty sixth street, were attended by Arthur Young and family. The bride, once a Bishop’s cafeteria bookkeeper, wore periwinkle blue. the groom is a Northwestern Bell service engineer.
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Garth Morgan
Third Avenue SE
Gertrude Eleanor
Howard L. Young
Des Moines
John A. Young
Lamont
F. G. Young
Center Point Road
Arthur Young
Young
Bishop's Cafeteria
Washington High School
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
University of Iowa
Forty-sixth Street
Blairstown Hostesses Honor Miss Alice Anderson at Shower
Mrs. Leo S. Hamman and other Blairstown ladies hosted a church shower for Miss Alice Anderson whose marriage to Bert Holmson of Duluth was recently announced. Anderson has taught at Blairstown school for fourteen years.
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Leo S. Hamman
W. A. Drake
J. F. Schoen
F. S. Runyon
W. H. Pingrey
Jean Gibbs
Presbyterian Church
Alice Anderson
Bert Holmson
Duluth
North Liberty Pupils Host Picnic at The Pines
North Liberty school pupils and teachers Ralph A. Shalla and Mrs. Edna Miller held a picnic at L. C. Burdick home in The Pines on Thursday. Ball games opened the day with Priscilla club meeting that same day led by Mrs. Florence Glaspey. Prizes were awarded by Mesdames W. W. Young D. F. Anderson and William H. Palmer to attendees Mrs. J. M. Glaspey of Okmulgee Oklahoma, Mrs. Edith Palmer of Long Beach California and Mrs. Nora LeGrand were guests.
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North Liberty School
Ralph A. Shalla
Edna Miller
L. C
Will Greet New Head Of Upper Iowa U
Special to The Gazette Fayette Mrs J W Dickman hosts open house 7 30 to 9 30 for Dr and Mrs W T Smith visitors. Dr Smith president elect of Upper Iowa University will arrive Fayette August first to begin work. reception open to all.
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Gazette
Fayette
J. W. Dickman
W. T. Smith
Dr. Smith
Upper Iowa University
Grace Richards
Leland Holmes
Buffalo
N. Y
Holmes
Dora Orr
W. R. Blake
Clermont
Mrs. Blake
Jessie Hathaway
Stella Fussell
Nora Graf
Mildred Potter Kaberle
Kildare Klub
Ray Potter
Edna Miller
Jessie Cook
Anna Severs
Virgil Potter
Kaberle
Local Weddings and Community Notes From Central City
Miss Alberta Blount wed Floyd Mitchell in Lisbon with Rev. Stratton officiating. After visiting relatives, the couple will reside in Waubeek. The K T G class banqueted winners, with a program by Mrs. Hutchins Wright Ford Peterson and Paul Hutchins. The Eastern Star past matrons circle gathered, and the Musical and Literary club marked its thirty fifth anniversary at the Methodist church with guest day events.
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Alberta Blount
Albert Blount
Floyd Mitchell
William Mitchell
Waubeek
C. ¥. Stratton
Lisbon
Marion McAtee
Warsaw
Federated Sunday School
Paul Hutchins
Othel Wright
Manly Ford
Dan Peterson
Beverly Butters
George Rollins
Sara Paul
Eastern Star
Methodist Church
E. M. Adams
W. M. Goldsberry
Minnie Bliss
George Rol
Community Socials and Celebrations Highlight Belle Plaine
A Belle Plaine social scene features multiple ladies in musical performances and a historical play led by prominent residents. Church dining room refreshments, Farewell courtesies for Mrs. Baker, a Linger Longer club visit, a prenuptial shower for Marjorie Driscoll, garden club garden tour and tea, plus a shower for Mrs. Ralph Collum showcase local clubs, hospitality and upcoming June wedding plans.
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F. L. Baker
F. B. Colline
Marjorie Driscoll
Helen Holmes
Belle Plaine
Ralph Collum
Urbana church to host Memorial Day chicken dinner
The Urbana Cemetery association will serve a chicken dinner at the Methodist Episcopal church Memorial Day. The Ladies Union of the church will meet Wednesday with Mrs. J. C. Mathews. Dr and Mrs M E Dingman entertained relatives for Dr Dingman’s brother C Verne Dingman of Los Angeles who returned home Thursday after a week’s visit.
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Urbana Cemetery Association
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ladies Union of
The
J. C. Mathews
M. E. Dingman
Dr. Dingman
C. Verne Dingman
Los Angeles
Calif
Monticello Social As Tonight Hostesses and Winners
Mrs G W Eiben surprised at a Monticello party by Anamosa friends. Mrs Lena Morey won at bridge. Refreshments were served by Jane Birk, Josephine Foley and Mrs Francis Westfall. The Rev and Mrs William Grossheim hosted Tuesday event.
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G. W. Eiben
Anamosa
Lena Morey
Bridge
Jane Birk
Josephine Foley
Francis Westfall
William Grossheim
Brides Are Like New Shoes Brings Handy Husband Advice
A reviewer warmly endorses Anne Fisher's Brides Are Like New Shoes, calling it an unbiased, practical handbook for bewildered husbands. The guide categorizes men by flaws, sketches wife types, and offers nonpreachy tips to improve marriage dynamics, suggesting broad benefits for society.
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Dodd, Mead and Company
Anne Fisher
Narriztt Swain
Reno
Maquoketa Shower Celebrates Two Wedding Pairs
Maquoketa residents Mrs Blair Sayers and Miss Mary McGinn hosted a shower Tuesday for Miss Helen Knight and Miss Roberta Menneke. Knight's wedding to Donn Ellis of Maquoketa is set for June 8 and Menneke's to Harold Machael of Clinton for June 9. Blanche Stockham and Miss Mary Swordes hosted a Monday shower for Miss Francine Krieble whose June 14 wedding is planned. Guests included Mrs Esther Sullivan, Miss Mary Sullivan of DeWitt, and Miss Margaret Ferrell of Birmingham Alabama staying as a house guest with Mrs Donald Matthias.
Birthday party honors Darlene Kearns in Springville
Mrs James Kearns hosted a birthday party for her daughter Darlene on Tuesday with guests Patsy Graham Anita Mae Cal vert Mary Ann Bruger Patty Keithley Nancy Lee Butler Dorothy Joan Miller Wanda Rodman Bobby Hunte Lyle Rodman Bobby Newman and Jimmy Kearns. Mrs Jesse Carnahan hosted the Past Noble Grands of the Rebekah lodge at her Paralta area home. Mrs Lee McCullough was hostess on Thursday.
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James Kearns
Darlene
Patsy Graham
Anita Mae Calvert
Mary Ann Bruger
Patty Keithley
Nancy Lee Butler
Dorothy Joan Miller
Wanda Rodman
Bobby Hunte
Lyle Rodman
Bobby Newman
Jimmy Kearns
Jesse Carnahan
Rebekah Lodge
Paralta
Lee McCullough
Mothers Club Plans Mother-Daughter Banquet at Church
Ladies of the Presbyterian Missionary circle met Friday with Mrs. L A Van Sickle aiding Mrs H A Freeman. They finalized plans for a mother daughter banquet set for June 9 at the church. Esther Hopker and Q W Pollock led the lesson, with Mrs C L Burroughs presiding.
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M. O. B. Club
L. A. van Sickle
H. A. Freeman
Presbyterian Missionary Circle
Esther Hopker
Q. W. Pollock
C. L. Burroughs
Three Return After Long East Trip
Mrs. Robert McNabney Mrs. Charles W Radeke and Mrs Stella Smith traveled about 3000 miles through the east visiting Washington DC Arlington Cemetery the White House and the home of Robert E Lee They also saw the Dionne quintuplets at Callender Ontario and Toronto Miss Schmidt Honored with eighteenth birthday party at the Pittman home Suburban Co-Workers meet at Eva Henrys home and League for the Hard of Hearing discusses Future Programs during the vacation period Mrs George B Miller returned from Ashton and Miss Florence Narber hosted a dinner and show for Gertrude Morgan and Howard L Young following their marriage
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Robert McNabney
Charles W. Radeke
Stella Smith
Washington, D. C
Guy M. Gillette
House
Senate
Supreme Court
White House
Arlington Cemetery
Robert E. Lee
Buffalo
Hamilton
St. Catherine
Niagara Falls
Callender
Ont
Toronto
Florence Narber
Grande Avenue SE
Gertrude Morgan
Howard L. Young
Hecker Couple Win Bridge Prizes at Wedding Event
Dr. and Mrs. John T. Hecker won bridge prizes at a wedding dinner. The bride and Dr. Garth Morgan were prize recipients. The table featured a miniature bride and groom with old fashioned flowers. Courtesy guests included Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams, Mrs. Irvin Hartrum, and Charles Quenten.
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John T. Hecker
Garth Morgan
M. H. Morrison
Hecker
Roy Williams
Irvin Hartrum
Charles Quenten
P T A Dinner Honors School Teachers at Hayes
Hayes P T A held its annual dinner at Mrs. Wurster's tea room on Wednesday evening. Teachers of the school were honored guests as tables featured orchid iris and decorative pyre.
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Hayes P.T.A
Mother’s Day event highlights and upcoming picnic plans
The Fillmore P. T. A. hosted a social evening with cakes, bingo, and committee members listed. A June 9 Bever Park pavilion picnic invites all mothers to bring a covered dish and utensils. The group also plans a school teachers’ dinner at Olivet Presbyterian church on Thursday at 6 30 pm with reservations due by Tuesday.
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M. Simanek
William Klepach
E. Seda
M. Horesky
E. Trachta
Simanek
Bever Park Pavilion
Fillmore P. T. A
Olivet Presbyterian Church
Ralph Dresher
Dial
C. Ly Johnson
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Ike Schneider, Jr
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Fred Hein
Joe Bader
Harry Hoag
Henry Helms
Honor Clark
Will Jarrett
Harrison Lubben
Bobbie Sadilek
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Jimmy Jay Borschel
Denny Palmer
Dickie Thenhaus
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Jack Howe
Eutena Blayney
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John C. Palmer
Kenneth Borschel
H. D. Willis
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J. W. Howe
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Bobbie
de Smith
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North Liberty
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Baldwin Acrosonic
Cedar Rapids Piano CO
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3Rd Ave. SE
Paramount Building
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O. K. West
Chicago
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James J. Trimble
Trimble
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Miss Schmidt
Pauline Schmidt
Delber Pittmann
Thirty-first Street
Claire Porter
Eloise Balcar
Wade Wehmeyer
Betty Like
Ralston Barnhart
Mrs. Pittman
Lillian Repstein
Eva Henry
Val Barta
George Woodworth
George Wetzel
Hearing League
League For the Hard of Hearing
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Henry Sterler
Miss Narber
P.T.A. Meetings
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