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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1936

Page

2

Class Reunions Attract Alumni To Iowa City Campus

Special to the Gazette Iowa City hosts hundreds of commencement guests and alumni as Deans Seashore MacEwen Lambert and Crawford entertain relatives from Arizona Illinois Colorado and Massachusetts while others depart for vacations and graduation across the state Son Homer Dill plans summer cottage time on Lake Minnetonka and Bartholow Crawford departs for Cambridge to pursue English literature research with Thygesons trip extending from Colorado to California and New York

Iowa City Carl E. Seashore Scott Prouty Casa Grande Ariz H. F. Ball Evanston, Ill Rufus H. Fitzgerald Virgil Hancher Chicago Dean Ewen M. Mace A. Holderness Millersburg Bartholow Crawford Elizabeth Dean Cambridge Mass Phillips Thygeson Colorado Mountains Thygeson

Local families on vacation visits and club outing

Clarence Unsicker and son Theodore visit the Kintzels in Ney Ohio. Milo Bixler and Urbana relatives vacation with George Bixler and Coder family. Bauman Ruther party took a motor trip to Cushing and Galva. Supt Benner travels to Barrington Illinois to join family vacationing with Dr. and Mrs. Gilske. Methodist ladies and Group two visit Mrs Art Miller’s country home for a monthly meeting.

William Unsicker Theodore Ney Ohio E. C. Kintzel Milo Bixler Urbana Ill Bixler George Bixler Clarence Arents Coder Useatine John Bauman

Wapello Couple Wed At Methodist Parsonage In Oakville

Roy S. Woodrum and Irene R. Carlson exchanged marriage vows Thursday at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Treverton Warren officiating. Attendants were Kathryn Wadell and Lyda May Kelly. The couple are the children of John Carlson and Sherman Woodrum of Oakville. Local clubs and hostesses hosted gatherings including Mrs. Gerd Bromley to the Thursday club and Mrs. Carrie Graves to the H. G. S. club. Special guests attended the Jolly Workers and a dinner for the Tarry Awhile club preceded a theater outing. Mrs. Wilson McNeil will host Alpha Delta Sunday school class on June 2.

Roy S. Woodrum Irene R. Carlson Methodist Treverton Warren Kathryn Wadell Lyda May Kelly John Carlson Sherman Woodrum Oakville Gerd Bromley Carrie Graves H. G. S. Club Delilah Schneider Jolly Workers John Corey Albert Scheihing Calvin Hamilton Downs W. J. Stroup Walter Marshall C. P. Wykert Mildred C. A. Blanchard Tarry Awhile Mary Bumgardner Wilson McNeil Alpha Delta Presbyterian Sunday School

Waucoma Hosts Closing Meeting of Normandia Club

The Normandia literary club ended its year at Mrs. Conrad Grangaard’s home with new officers elected. Mrs. W. R. Ryan became president, Mrs. Otto Gleisner vice president, Mrs. Earl Kelley treasurer, and Mrs. R. C. Bakkum secretary. Fred Lenstra of Bell Telephone led a social event for wives and mothers. Various local residents hosted and attended celebrations including a party for Mrs. Len Miller as she plans to move to Ames, and birthday honors for Marilyn Flage.

Normandia Literary Club Conrad Grangaard W. R. Ryan Otto Gleisner Earl Kelley R. C. Bakkum Fred Lenstra Bell Telephone Company Len Miller Ames Marilyn Flage Clarence Flage L. C. Harden J. B. Hays Harry Walker Chicago Leslie Parkhurst Minneapolis D. F. Duggan Reve Watkins

Arlington Hints of Social Events Across Town

Arlington notes a Tuesday gathering at Mrs. Max Mintzleff home for members of the club. A Thursday shower at Mrs. Henry Bowmans honored her daughter Mrs. Albert Hoyer newly married. Helping Sisters club members were hosted Thursday at Mrs. Will Hoffmans home.

Max Mintzleff Wee Henry Bowman Albert Hoyer Helping Sisters Club Will Hoffman

Nancy Page quilt club patterns and color choices

The Cedar Rapids Gazette article follows Nancy Page guiding members through Summer Garlands pattern 14. Nancy explains coordinating yellow roses with pink and white centers, tracing sections, and preparing cutting patterns. It emphasizes personal color selection, consistency, and applique techniques without visible stitches.

Nancy Nancy Page Quilt Club Pg Page Quilt Club

Social gatherings mark family milestones around Delta

A series of local events honors long marriages and birthdays. Mrs. W. H. Witte hosts a dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cassier to celebrate their forty years of marriage. The Gades mark twenty five years with a family dinner and a surprise party for guests. Monthly alumni events close with a large luncheon and nautical program. Delta residents note a spring wedding as Gertrude Merryfield weds Quincy Rice in Delta and will reside in Wellman. The W Q V club ends its year with a breakfast at Mrs. Honsinger’s home.

W. H. Witte Mrs. Witte Herman Cassier Dorothy Cassier Lowden William Blue Barbara Moline, Til August Gade Gade Harry Twachtmann Amanda Kruckenberg Association Clifford Rugger Irma Mensing Maxine Boettger Durant Raymond Pancratz Rock Island, Inl Arthur Licht Gerald Wiebel Walter Sessler Nichols Home Gertrude Merryfield Charles Merryfield Delta Quincy Rice C. L. Rice B. D. Williams G. L. Potter Sigourney Wellman W. Q. V. Club E. S. Honsinger

Wellman Durst and Maxine Baugh Wed at Local Parsonage

Wellman John Durst of Wellman and Miss Maxine Baugh of North English were married May 23 at the local Methodist parsonage with Rev. Osborn officiating. Attendants were Ray Bickford and his uncle. A wedding dinner followed at the Bickford home with family members in attendance.

John Durst Wellman Win Durst Maxine Baugh North English Vic van Dyke Osborn Ray Bickford

Engagement set for Mary McElliott and John Nolan in June

Mr and Mrs David A McElliott announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Mildred to John J Nolan son of Mrs Mary E Nolan of Masonville. Mary a Mount Mercy Cedar Rapids graduate and rural Delaware County teacher plans June 16 wedding at St Patrick’s Ryan.

David A. McElliott Mary Mildred John J. Nolan Mary E. Nolan Masonville Ryan B. P. Falconer Bill Falconer Davenport Oswald Falconer Willliam Haeussler Howard Falconer Coggan Evangeline Roth Hankinon Donald Mangold John Mangold Ee Saeco Uet Espur Ednesda Vitor

Newhall Couple Leave for Chicago for Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Arnold Gafaller departed Friday for Chicago to spend the weekend with relatives. Mrs Mary Stein and her daughter Miss Mary Stein hosted a miscellaneous shower Tuesday at Mrs Henry Miss Broendel home honoring Lucille Richter the bride elect.

Arnold Gafaller Chicago Mary Stein Miss Mary Stein Henry Miss Broendel Lucille Richter

Summer Garlands Quilt Pattern Request

Directions invite readers to obtain the Summer Garlands quilt leaflet by sending a stamped self addressed envelope to Nancy Page at sette address. Copyright 1936.

Nancy Page The Cedar Rapids

Social visitors and bridge gatherings in McGregor area

Mrs Earl D Bickel of Fort Worth Texas spent days with relatives in McGregor traveling with Mrs Edward Baker of Dallas. Mrs C E Firman of Charles City attended bridge parties hosted by Miss Dorothy Hebsch and by Mrs Robert Brooks and Mrs William Stone Jr. Other locals hosted picnics and guests including Miss Paul Kossack and Mrs J F Walter won prizes. Visitors also came from Saticoy California Seattle Washington Mission Texas and Colorado Springs to various homes around Bitter Sweet lodge Ridgewood and John Jones and Harold Arnold residences.

Earl D. Bickel Fort Worth Texas McGregor Edward Baker Dallas C. E. Firman Charles City George Pilkington Dorothy Hebsch Ridgewood Robert Brooks William Stone, Jr R. D. Noble Paul Kossack J. F. Walter Guy Smith Saticoy Calif Frank Coon Byron Long Seattle Wash Catherine Long Bitter Sweet Lodge Philadelphia Andrea Proudfoot Mission E. H. Uhlbrich Charles Sherwood San Diego Clara Ickes Colorado Springs John Jones Harold Arnold

Epworth League Honors Doris Sprague Before Cedar Falls Trip

South English Epworth League members gathered at Mary Helen Powell's home to honor Doris Sprague who departs Saturday for Cedar Falls summer school. Mary Horn and daughters Leila and Edna McGowan joined others returning from the Northern convention in St. Louis. Mr and Mrs J B Slate and daughter Alice of Omaha are visiting relatives locally. The Twentieth Century club plans a Friday meeting.

Epworth League Mary Helen Powell Doris Sprague Cedar Falls Mary Horn Leila Edna McGowan Otier St. Louis J. B. Slate Alice Omaha Neb Twentieth Century Club

Horton Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary

E C Horton of Coggon and his wife Elizabeth marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house and family dinner at their home. Born 1857, Horton wed Clark in 1886 and the couple raised seven children and five grandchildren. Distances included Des Moines visitors Lyle Cong and Dr. Jordan Kelling of St Louis. Mrs Horton leads local Methodist Ladies Aid society.

E. C. Horton Coggon Mr. Horton Delaware Horton Elizabeth Clark Ward C. Horton Mount Vernon Grace Commerford Manchester Lyle Cong Des Moines Jordan Kelling St. Louis Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society

May breakfast and club events mark week in What Cheer

The Thursday club held its annual May breakfast at Mrs. Eliza Moode's home with retiring president Mrs. Mary Baughman handing over to Mrs. Ja Dalziel who announced next year’s committees. Baptist ladies visited Mrs. Guy Trussler. Junior Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Tom Phillips. Ruth Engleman and J C Porath sponsored the program with guests Mrs. Andrew Foss and Mrs. Glenn Mounce.

Eliza Moode Mary Baughman Ja Dalziel Guy Trussler M. E. Church Tom Phillips Ruth Engleman J. C. Porath Andrew Foss Glenn Mounce Charles Lane John Miller Presbyterian Church P. E. O. Society Raymond Horn Anna Tinsley Georgia Lee White Roy Johnson Lutheran Ladies Aid Lizzie Just

Marriage of Delbert Skinner and Jennie Shaw in Lancaster

Delbert Skinner son of Mr and Mrs Fred Skinner of Manchester married Miss Jennie Shaw in Lancaster Missouri on April 25. Skinner is a sergeant with a U S Army detach ment at Schofield Barracks Honolulu and recently reenlisted for three years.

Manchester Lancaster Delbert Skinner Fred Skinner Jennie Shaw Hopkinton Des Moines Skinner Regular Army Schofield Barracks Honolulu Ella Cooley City Federation of Women’s’ Clubs Milo Township Manchester Community Church

Garrison Club Activities Highlight Local Groups

Mrs. Chris Peters and Mrs. Earl Dyal hosted the Past Noble Grand association at Peters home. A mother and daughter banquet was held at the Church of the Brethren with Toreva Shutts as speaker. Royal Neighbor lodge initiated five new members. M. E. Aid society met with Mrs. Oscar Trunck.

Chris Peters Earl Dyal Noble Church of the Brethren Toreva Shutts Cedar Falls Royal Neighbor Lodge Garrison Reeve Yerkes John Boldt E. B. Englebert Ernest Gilliatt William Ohde M. E. Aid Society Oscar Trunck

Local clubs host summer gatherings across town

La Porte City reports a busy week with the Tourist club picnic at Sunnyside cottage hosted by Mrs. Keith Kline. the Lotus club hosted by Mrs. John Miller. Friendly circle mothers luncheon at Mrs. Lloyd Arthur's home. alphabet circle of the Methodist Aid society at Mrs. J. H. Goon's house. and an Evangelical missionary society meeting at Mrs. Clarence Wilson's residence with plans for the nest in the church area.

Keith Kline Sunnyside John Miller Lotus Club Lloyd Arthur J. H. Goon Methodist Aid Society Eelical Missionary Society Clarence Wilson

Atkins Mr. and Mrs William Her Society at Her Home

Mrs Atkins and Mr William are listed in a society notice noting a gathering at her residence. The short item records a social event held at the home of Mr and Mrs Atkins.

Mrs.William

Improving Your Personality Magazine Copy

A promotional sketch contrasts Rita and Bessie highlighting personality change through psychology and self improvement. Rita upgrades through education and practice while Bessie stays passive. The Cedar Rapids Gazette advertises a 40 page booklet titled Improving Your Personality available by sending 15 cents to a New York address.

Rita Bessie Hal Hattie Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute West Nineteenth Street New York N. Y

Oxford Group Sponsors Benefit Card Party

St Mary's Church Oxford Group under Mrs George Winters and Mrs C E Simpkins with Miss Amy Beecher hosted a benefit card party in the auditorium. Prizes were awarded in bridge to Mrs John Nunn and Mrs R J Hennes and in euchre to Mrs Raymond Kinney and Mrs Will Harvey. Door prize went to Mrs Ed McGillicuddy. Mr and Mrs Milo Stratton entertained relatives for Mrs Stratton's birth anniversary. Rose Marvine Past Grand club hosted by Mrs Carrie Willoughby, Mrs Fred Schmidt and Miss Esther Klenk. Miss Wilma Taylor was initiated. Attendees included Mrs Letha Gegenheimer Mrs Elsie Moscoe Mrs Folda and Mrs Caroline Darby vice-president of the Iowa Rebekah assembly, all of Iowa City.

St. Mary’s Church George Winters C. E. Simpkins Amy Beecher Bridge John Nunn R. J. Hennes Euchre Raymond Kinney Will Harvey Ed McGillicuddy Milo Stratton

Victor Miss Genevieve Gannon Weds George Swartz

Victor, California. Miss Genevieve Gannon daughter of M Gannon of Los Angeles married George Hyler Swartz of Glendale on May 26. They will reside in Glendale. Also noted is the engagement of Miss Mary Michalek to Robert Pilcher of Beardstown Ill and the junior senior banquet at Green Lantern Inn with officers elected for the Woman's club.

Genevieve Gannon M. Gannon Los Angeles Calif Victor George Hyler Swartz Glendale Mary Michalek V. J. Michalek Robert Pilcher Beardstown Ill Davenport Green Lantern Inn Charles Otterstedt Betty Barnes Roy Schweibert Shirley McSweeny Miss Scott Kolene Fetzer Kathleen Fullmer John McSweeny Woman’s Club Maye Bellegante Elizabeth Brown Florence Wahl J. W. Shultz, Jr

Local Socials Highlight Porch Party and Bridge Benefit

Marengo Bernice Gilmore hosted a porch party on Monday while Mrs Ralph Wandling entertained with two bridge tables and two tables of euchre for the Altar and Rosary society. Guests included Mabel Fischer and Gwen Evans with Melcher resident. The wedding of Lillian Bernstorf and Leslie Grigg in Cedar Rapids was announced for June 9 at the Methodist Episcopal church with a court of bridesmaids and a best man named.

Bernice Gilmore Ralph Wandling Altar and Rosary Society J. N. Beilstein Carroll Jacobi Gwen Evans Mabel Fiesher Melcher Dow Stevens Minneapolis Marie Grigg Des Moines Maxine Brown Cedar Rapids Willine Taylor Anamosa William Grigg, Jr West

Wedding Plans and Social Events in Cedar Rapids Area

Wilfred Bernstorf and Theodore Anderson with Joseph Stolar Jr of Cedar Rapids and Thomas Gordon of Chicago are to be ushers for a ceremony. Carol Jean Bernstorf, daughter of the Bernstorfs, will be the flower girl. Florence Flanagan’s June 4 wedding and a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Carroll Jacobi at Literary hall are noted along with local bridge and euchre prizes and several visiting guests and entertainments at Amana and Homestead venues.

Liberty Wilfred Bernstorf Theodore Anderson Joseph Stolar, Jr Cedar Rapids Thomas Gordon Chicago Carol Jean Bernstorf Carroll Jacobi Florence Flanagan Literary Hall Miss Flanagan Will Crew James Honn Euchre Dorothea Buschmann J. E. Stapleton Amana Jack Hudler Burlington Colo J. E. Franey J. H. Hill H. C. Brown Marjorie Frazier Ruth Pascoe Bernice Gilmore Hattie Crenshaw Barbara Selzer Homestead

Social Club and Guild Activities Highlight Week

Lamont Miss Louise Lewis hosted the bridge club on Monday evening with Mrs Wittsee and Miss Amber Sullivan as guests. Prizes went to Bess Durham Amber Sullivan and Minnie Allenstein. The Tourist club held its annual picnic at State Park Sunday evening with members families and former members. St Marys guild held a card party in Toffels hall Wednesday Dave Rhines and Mrs Wittsie won in bridge and Martin Toffel and Mrs Dealle won in 500.

Louise Lewis Bridge Club Wittsee Amber Sullivan Bess Durham Minnie Allenstein State Park St. Mary’s Guild Toffels Hall Dave Rhines Wiltsie Martin Toffel Dealle

Social gatherings noted in Aurora clubs and shower

The A. B. club met at Earl Quitmeyer home with Mrs Rod ney Miller and Miss Josephine Killerlain hosting. Luther league held a church lawn social led by Esther Finck Lawrence Evans and Walter Roepke. Larkin club hosted Maurice Vande Verde. A post nuptial shower honored Mrs Albert Hoyer at her parents home Mr and Mrs Henry Bowman with former classmates present.

A. B. Club Earl Quitmeyer Rodney Miller Josephine Killerlain Luther League Church Lawn Esther Finck Lawrence Evans Walter Roepke Larkin Maurice Vande Verde Albert Hoyer Henry Bowman

Thornburg Stitch and Study Club Guest Night Notes

The Stitch and Study club entertained guests on Thursday at the James Warnock home. Included were Mrs. E. K. Bruce Mrs. Freddie Molyneux Mrs. Art McGempsey Mrs. Wayne Moore Mrs. Harry Retzlaff Miss Catherine Fottral Mrs. Will Mc Cracken Mrs. Desa Wilson and Mrs. Carl Draegert of What Cheer. The Alumni association banquet is planned for Friday evening at the school house.

Stitch and Study Club James Warnock E. K. Bruce Freddie Molyneux Art McGempsey Wayne Moore Harry Retzlaff Catherine Fottral Will McCracken Desa Wilson Carl Draegert Alumni Association

Keswick Hosts Club Meetings At Private Homes

Keswick Culture club was hosted by Mrs. John W. Axmear on Tuesday. Mrs. John Eisma spoke about her trip to Holland. Dorcas Ladies Aid met with Mrs. George Churchill Jr. at her home on Wednesday.

John W. Axmear Keswick

Picnic honors Baumgartners at Backbone State Park

The N I E club held a Wednesday picnic at Backbone State Park in Strawberry Point. Miss Kate Westfall posted the high score with Mrs. Grace Eaton a close second. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. John G. Baumgartner of George Iowa and several other families from Dell Rapids Crete Arlington Dundee and Strawberry Point.

N. I. E. Club Backbone State Park Kate Westfall Grace Eaton John G. Baumgartner George Alvin Ackere Dell Rapids S. D Carl Baumgartner Crete Neb

Farewell party for Fitzpatrick couple before move

About thirty neighbors gathered Monday at the M. J. Fitzpatrick home to bid farewell as the Fitzpatricks leave the farm. Miss Mariam Priest, a Greeley teacher, will wed C. C. Merritt of Allerton and move to Des Moines. The bride, who has taught here two years, was honored at the gathering. A health dinner at the M. J. Gaughen home Tuesday drew guests including the Henry family Hackbarth Shreve group.

M. J. Fitzpatrick Fitzpatricks Fitzpatrick Mariam Priest Greeley School C. C. Merritt Allerton Des Moines M. J. Gaughen J. M. Henry James Margaret W. G. Hackbarth T. P. Shreve

Riverside Ladies Aid and Sorosis Club Events

The second division of the Riverside Methodist Ladies Aid met for an afternoon tea at Mrs. Carl Craig’s home southeast of Riverside. Riverside Sorosis held its annual luncheon at Munny’s grill in Iowa City. Dorothy Brown of the University of Iowa read a one act playlet, Thomas Ayers performed cornet numbers with his sister Mrs. Hedges, and Mrs. O C Bergman sang two vocal numbers.

Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Church Carl Craig Riverside Riverside Sorosis Club Munny's Grill Iowa City Dorothy Brown University of Iowa Department of Dramatic Art Thomas Ayers University Hedges O. C. Bergman

Local social notes from Jesup clubs

Mrs. W. W. Biasier hosted the E. O. T. bridge club with winners Mrs. Louis Roberts Mrs. Leslie McLeod and Miss Clara Miller. The Double Eight Five Hundred club met with Mrs. W. J. Hull and prizes went to Mrs. S. H. Wood and the hostess. The Past Chiefs circle of Pythian Sisters met at Mrs. H. C. Sherman with guests Mrs. G. C. Eikelberg Mrs. S. G. Sherman and Mrs. Horace Sherman.

W. W. Biasier E. O. T. Bridge Club Louis Roberts Leslie McLeod Clara Miller W. J. Hull S. H. Wood Chiefs Circle Pythian H. C. Sherman G. C. Eikelberg Fairbank Worthy Grand Iowa

Birthday notices and gatherings in Volga City

The week featured birthdays for Mrs. L. N. Hungerford and John Taylor. A surprise party honored Hungerford at her home. Sunshine club with Mrs. George Belden hosted Wednesday. Mrs. John Fallon and Mrs. Lee Tompkins hosted the Methodist ladies aid at Mrs. Fallon’s home Thursday. John Ewing of Dubuque visiting relatives was honored at the Ewing home. Hungerford was surprised again Monday by friends.

L. N. Hungerford John Taylor Hungerford Sunshine Club George Belden John Fallon Lee Tompkins Methodist Ladies Aid John Ewing Dubuque W. E. Ewing Ewing

Bridge Club Tees Off With Three Tables in Millersburg

Mrs Leon Roggentine hosted three-table bridge in Millersburg on Wednesday. High score earned by Mrs Margueritte King, second by Marjorie Pope, low by Mrs Opal Foubert. Event held Monday at Sigourney Hotel Sigourney.

Leon Roggentine Margueritte King Marjorie Pope Opal Foubert Sigourney Hotel Sigourney

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