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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1936

Page

26

Social Season Opens at Mount Vernon Lisbon Country Club

The Mount Vernon Lisbon country club kicked off its social season with a family picnic on Saturday and a Memorial day handicap tournament for members. Weekly Friday picnics will continue through summer, with numerous social gatherings, receptions, and club events featuring local families and notable guests from Cedar Rapids to Chicago.

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Eleanor Gough Dana Wilcox New Century Club Hattie Miller Gertrude Munger Ada Stewart Mount Vernon Miller James Bovey Ross Emerson Charles Gayman Jessie Rigby Thirteen H. A. Miller Organists Guild of Cedar Rapids Tull Leila Huebsch Cornell Harry Art Dilley R. A. Nelson Laurence ,West John Neff C. W. Neff Bridge Club Bernard VanEtten Boston New York J. C. Boyd Eldora R. K. Davis Waukegan, Ill Fred Merritt California Blanche Howe Laura Hinckley Chicago

Clermont Club Hosts Waffle Breakfast and Bridgee

Members of the Business and Professional Women's club hosted a waffle breakfast at Mrs. Len Simek’s home in honor of Thelma Christianson who is headed to Chicago. Thelma’s sendoff followed by bridge games and gifts for the bride-to-be Jane Denniston. Additional bridge teas and church society gatherings occurred at several homes with hostesses named.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Len Simek Thelma Christianson Chicago H. B. Greenley Norene Boley Jane Denniston Marguerite Rogers Russell Gruver Gruver Martin Nelson Lloyd Corsepius Ladies Aid Society Fred Bigler Louise Miller Edwin Buser Mission Society of the East Clermont Lutheran Church Ole Thorson Mina Olson Elmer Larson Clarence Olson

Local Social Teas and Party Hosting Roundup

West Branch featured the Carnation club hosted by Mrs. I. S. Larson with Mrs. W. M. Vincent and Mrs. Kate Hoffman in charge. The Hi-Lo club met with Mrs. Jack Cleveland. Birthday party for Don ald Dean hosted by Mrs. C. A. Rummells. Ketchum family gatherings with several relatives visiting from Baldwin Maquoketa Tama and Santa Fe guests at Laura Gray’s.

I. S. Larson Carnation Club W. M. Vincent Kate Hoffman Jack Cleveland C. A. Rummells Donald Dean Charles Ketchum Frank Ketchum Baldwin G. Ed Binns Maquoketa Ed Beneschek Tama Lillian Johnson Dorothy Edwards L. W. Reynolds Mothers Club T. L. Pendergast W. S. Maxson Ary Fawcett Elsie Boatman Santa Fe N. M Laura Gray

Surprise Picnic Honors Carrie Miles and Della Vail

Waubeek neighbors hosted a Thursday surprise dinner at the Frank Willmott home for Carrie Miles and Della Vail who depart Sunday for Baltimore to summer with Hamilton Miles. Attendees included Thomas and Carl Miles, Frank and Thelma Willmott, Dolly Crookshank, Merna Jane, Sylvia Willmott, and Mildred Peterson. The M. E. Ladies Aid met Wednesday at Mrs. Mildred Peterson's home.

Frank Willmott Carrie Miles Della Vail Baltimore M. E. Ladies Aid Society Mildred Peterson

Club head retires from railway women's group

Mrs. Harry Teahen of 600 First Avenue West will retire June 1 from the presidency of the Women's club of the Chicago and North Western railway system. She will be succeeded by Mrs. James C. Thoman after three years as head of the local unit and serves on the Chicago and North Western Women's club board.

Harry Teahen First Avenue W Women’s Club Chicago and North Western Railway System Teahen James C. Thoman The Chicago and North Western Women’s Club of Chicago

Dorothy Birdsell to Wed Harlan S Lowe in Cedar Rapids

Dorothy E Birdsell of Tama daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Birdsell will marry Harlan S Lowe of Tama Monday in Cedar Rapids The bride is a Kensett high school graduate and beauty culture graduate later managing Ellen's beauty shop in Tama The groom is a Nevada high school graduate and Iowa University attendee employed by Iowa Electric Light and Power in Toledo They will reside in Tama.

Tama Dorothy E. Birdsell L. W. Birdsell Bolan Harlan S. Lowe L. C. Lowe Cedar Rapids Kensett High School Waterloo School of Beauty Culture Waterloo Waverly Allison Forest City Ellen Lowe Nevada High School University of Iowa Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Toledo

DeWitt Engages Hicks and Burmeister to Marry in June

Announcement shares engagement of Miss Ethel Hicks daughter of Charles Hicks near Lost Nation and Harry Burmeister son of Mr and Mrs Henry Burmeister. The marriage is set for June 24 with a farm dwelling planned west of DeWitt as the couple's future home.

Ethel Hicks Charles Hicks Near Lost Nation Harry Burmeister Henry Burmeister DeWitt

T P A Auxiliary Meeting At Bever Park

T P A auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. for breakfast at the large pavilion at Bever park. Members bring dishes. Hostesses are Mrs R K Smith Mrs John Conley and Mrs John Janecek. Noble grand night and a special program with officer elections. Refreshments will be served.

Bever Park R. K. Smith John Conley John Janecek

Ladies Diamond 760 Club to Meet Wednesday

The Diamond 760 Club plans a Wednesday meeting hosted by Mrs. Paul Vane at Marion.

Diamond 760 Club Ladies Diamond 760 Club Paul Vane Marion

Railway Mail auxiliary hosts meeting at Fiebig home

The Railway Mail auxiliary meets Tuesday at 2 30 p.m. at 225 Cottage Grove avenue the home of Mrs W V Fiebig Assisting hostesses are Mesdames Bottorff Yates Huenger and Maxwell A garden tour will be conducted by Mrs Fiebig.

Railway Mail W. V. Fiebig Cottage Grove Avenue B. Bottorff W. H. Yates F. W. Huenger A. C. Maxwell

Norden Lodge Meeting Set for Wednesday

Norden Lodge No. 336 Vasa order of America will meet Wednesday at Maine lodge rooms 838 First Avenue NE.

Norden Lodge Vasa Order of America Maine First Avenue NE

Suburban Co-Workers Plan Wednesday Meeting

The Suburban Co-Workers will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. M. Everhart on Rockford Road SW. Assistant hostesses will be Mrs. A. J. Baumhoefener and Mrs. George Woodworth.

M. Everhart Rockford Road A. J. Baumhoefener George Woodworth

Degree of Honor Luncheon and Lodge Meeting Planned

Carrie Morcombe lodge No. 2 will host a paid luncheon on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the K of P hall. Mrs. Katherine Borschel is chairman. A regular lodge meeting follows at 2 30 p.m.

Carrie Morcombe K. of P. Hall Katherine Borschel

Sunshine Auxiliary Card Party At Maine Lodge Hall

Sunshine auxiliary No. 22 L A P M hosts a public card party at Maine lodge hall 838 First avenue East on Tuesday at 2 p m. The staff will not drill on Tuesday. All are invited.

Sunshine Auxiliary Sunshine Auxiliary No. 22 Maine Lodge Hall First Avenue E

Westwood Club to Meet at Nelson Home

Westwood club will convene Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the residence of Mrs. F A Nelson on Glenwood Drive NW.

Westwood Club F. A. Nelson Glenwood Drive

Women Forresters Meeting and Picnic Schedule

Women Forresters Court No 726 will meet Monday at 8 in the school parlors. A juvenile court picnic is rescheduled for Monday June 8 instead of June 1 as planned.

Women Forresters Catholic Order of Forresters

Woman's Relief Corps Officers Meet at Mrs Frear Home

The Officers club of the Woman's Relief Corps TZ Cook No 11 will gather Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Ella Frear's home 41614 Thirteenth Street NE. A luncheon at 1 PM precedes the meeting and the afternoon will be spent sewing.

Woman’s Relief Corps TZ Cook No Ella Frear Thirteenth Street

D. A. V. Auxiliary Seeks Keokuk Convention Plans

Ladies auxiliary to the D. A. V. will meet Monday evening at the Memorial building to organize attendance at the state convention in Keokuk scheduled for June 21 to 23.

Memorial Building Keokuk

Standard Life Association Meeting and Card Party

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

Standard Life Standard Life Association Moose Hall

Social Riders Picnic Luncheon Arranged

Social Riders will meet Mrs. Oscar Quick at 883 Shaver Road NE Tuesday at noon for a picnic luncheon. Members are asked to bring a covered dish.

Oscar Quick Shaver Road

Bluff View Aid Picnic at Ellis Park Duck Pond

The Bluff View Aid society invites friends to a Wednesday 1 p.m. picnic luncheon at Ellis park duck pond. Members will meet for a social gathering and meal.

Bluff View Aid Bluff View Aid Society Duck Pond Ellis Park

O. L. A. T. Club Holds Thursday Picnic in Marion

The O. L. A. T. club meets Thursday at 1 p.m. in Thomas Park Marion for a picnic lunch.

O. L. A. T. Club Thomas Park Marion

Alcazar Zuanna Meeting Set At Moose Hall Friday

Alcazar Zuanna will meet Friday evening at Moose Hall for an important business session. The gathering aims to discuss key plans and decisions impacting members and local activities.

Alcazar Zuanna Moose Hall

Winter Temple Meeting of Pythian Sisters No 78

Winter Temple No 78 Pythian Sisters hold a meeting on Thursday at 8 p m with an initiation and a Flag Day program described in the notice.

Winter Temple Pythian Sisters

Home Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notice

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

Rebekah Rebekah Lodge No I. O. O. F. Hall

Mercy Division Meeting Set With Door Prize

Mercy Division No 51 G I A to the B of L E will meet Tuesday at 2 30 in K P hall a door prize will be awarded to a lucky attendee.

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

Ambar Grotto Auxiliary Meeting Planned

Ambar Grotto auxiliary will meet Friday evening in K. P. hall. A picnic supper will be served at 6 p.m. for members and their families. Members are asked to take the usual picnic requirements and their own dishes. Coffee and cream will be furnished.

Ambar Grotto K. P. Hall

Valley Camp No 2136 Royal Neighbors Meet Friday

Valley Camp No 2136 Royal Neighbors of America plans a 8 p.m. meeting at Odd Fellows hall 109 Second avenue SE on Friday with a junior session at 6 p.m. Members prepare juveniles for the convention scheduled for June 19.

Valley Camp Royal Neighbors of America Odd Fellows Hall Second Avenue SE

Aldebaran Court to Meet at Odd Fellow Hall

Aldebaran court No 12 of the Ben Hur Life association will meet Thursday at 8 15 p m in Odd Fellow hall 109 Second Avenue SE. Dancing for members and friends follows the meeting.

Aldebaran Court Ben Hur Life Association Odd Fellow Hall Second Avenue SE

Three Link Circle Meeting Held at Belehrad Home

The Three Link Circle will meet Thursday afternoon at 1001 Oakland Avenue hosted by Mrs. Jo seph Belehrad with Mrs. E F Dose serving as assisting hostess.

Joseph Belehrad Oakland Avenue E. F. Dose

Foresters of America Court Cedar No 3 Meeting

Foresters of America Court Cedar No 3 will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the I O O F hall. Initiation of candidates is planned.

Foresters of America Court Cedar No I. O. O. F. Hall

Maccabees Initiation Set for Tuesday at Pythian Hall

Linn Tent No 38 The Maccabees will initiate candidates Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Pythian hall Proceedings set for the local lodge event with candidates to join the fraternal group

the Maccabees Linn The Maccabees Pythian Hall

V. F. W. Auxiliary Schedules Meetings at Memorial Building

Beginning June 1 the V. F. W. auxiliary will meet at the Memorial building the second Wednesday of each month with joint social meetings on the fourth Wednesdays. The next regular meeting will be June 10 at 8 p.m.

Memorial Building

Belle Plaine Club Events Highlight Community Life

The St Cecelia club held a picnic southwest of town on Monday followed by a kitchen shower at Dorothy Robinsons for Colene Whitehead who marries June 4. Garden club Iris tea occurred in the Driscoll garden and others hosted gatherings through the week.

St. Cecelia Dorothy Robinson Colene Whitehead Garden Club J. L. Driscoll White Shrine Kensington Dawson Hunt Lincoln Cafe J. C. Rogers Congregational Church H. H. Thurber Pearle Rucker Home Art Club

Solon Methodist Guild Presents A Matrimonial Advertisement

The Solon Ladies Guild at the Methodist church hosts a Thursday program with dialogue A Matrimonial Advertisement staged by Mrs. Gleason Lois Gleason Mrs. Orpha Zajicek Clara Brown and Virginia Beranek plus piano by Doris Looney readings by Helen Zajicek Kenneth Hofer and Jack Beranek. Luncheon hostesses include Mrs. Fred Beranek Mrs. Lyle Hofer Mrs. Stanley Beranek and Mrs. Dee Looney. The group also announced the engagement of Irene Raim to Joseph M. Leonard with a June 17 wedding planned.

Ladies Guild of the Methodist Church Gleason Lois Gleason Orpha Zajicek Clara Brown Virginia Beranek Doris Looney Helen Zajicek Kenneth Hofer Jack Beranek Fred Beranek Lyle Hofer Stanley Beranek Dee Looney Irene Raim Joseph G. Raim Solon Joseph M. Leonard John M. Leonard Grand Mound Margaret Cole Julia Miller Morse

Van Horne Girl and Marion Man to Wed

Miss Cathryne Hickey daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hickey will marry Thomas Dougherty of Marion son of Mrs John Dougherty near Cedar Rapids June 10 at Immaculate Conception church Rev T J Norris will officiate Miss Marcella Hickey and Dorothy Cummings will attend with Kenneth Hickey and George Stuart as ushers Albert Stein Velma Tiernan will sing with Icel Tiernan at the organ The bride a former Iowa State Teachers College graduate has taught in the local schools for eight years Dougherty works in Marion and they will make their home there

Atalissa Cheerful Workers Hold All Day Club Meeting

The Atalissa Cheerful Workers club met in their rooms on Tuesday for an all day session with social time and a noon picnic in the Harland Baker yard. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter Longer and two children Ernest Gideon Miss Mae Gideon of Washington and Kalona residents Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson and children and Mr and Mrs Charles Turner of Atalissa. A. N. A. Muscatine chapter members enjoyed social time and a picnic at Grant Smith's home with Atalissa participants Mrs A C Aye Mrs Pearl Sterner and Marion Mrs Grace Schmitt and daughter. The Christian church missionary society met at Mrs George Correll's home.

Cheerful Workers’ Club Harland Baker Walter Longer Ernest Gideon Mae Gideon Washington Carl Peterson Kalona Charles Turner Atalissa

Community social events and gatherings in Wilton Junction area

Mary Feltman hosted a May breakfast with Eliza beth Mildred Mary Gretchen Martin and others. Mrs. Chris Sohsen celebrated her birthday with family guests. Martha class met at Mae Sterner home and book club, Presbyterian auxiliary, and Ladies' aid also met. Wilton 4-H boys gathered at Eugene Hetzler home and Sunday school board was entertained by James Walton.

Mary Feltman Elizabeth Mildred Mary Gretchen Martin F. A. Martin H. F. Jarr Veneeta Barnett Helen Frick Odebolt Helen Shuger Henry Lange Chris Sohsen Frank Sohsen Herman Thoene Rudy Rowe Davenport Chris Petersen Harry Petersen Martha Mae Sterner

Birthday Dinner Honoring Galen Helgens At Home

Amber Mr and Mrs Edward Helgens hosted a Sunday dinner at their home in honor of their son Galens birthday. Guests included Harm Helgens Kate Gerdes Alva Gerdes Dwight Herman Helgens Henry Andresen Louie Helgens Lorna Clarence Stutt Bob Kate Siebel Claude Appleby Margaret Andresen Sievertsen John Andrew Gerdes and others. Sievertsen hosted another dinner for guests from Hazel Green Olin and nearby families.

Edward Helgens Galen Harm Helgens Kate Gerdes Alva Gerdes Dwight Herman Helgens Henry Andresen Louie Helgens Lorna Clarence Stutt Bob Kate Siebel Claude Appleby Margaret Andresen Alvin Carl Siebel John Andrew Gerdes Sievert Sievertsen John Hansen Hazel Green Tom Hansen Henry Mikeman John Rothman John, Jr Olin

West Liberty Bride-To-Be Lucy Anderson Honored At Shower

More than seventy members of the South Prairie social club gathered Thursday at Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Sanders home to honor Miss Lucy Anderson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W C Anderson of South Prairie. She will marry Edgar Rogers of Muscatine today at the bride’s home.

Lucy Anderson Vaughn Sanders South Prairie

Community groups host events across Monticello

Monticello hosts showcase church circles and clubs with gatherings from the Congregational and Presbyterian churches to the Neighborhood bridge club and 500 club. A large anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Bohlken drew relatives from multiple towns including Earlville Anamosa Onslow Langworthy and Olin. A Davenport farewell party honored Joyce and Hope Orcutt along with Eleanor Stewart.

Neighborhood gathers for Merrick birthday celebration

Forty one neighbors and relatives met at Mr. and Mrs. Russell Merrick home to honor her birth anniversary. May events included Past Matron's club luncheon at Mrs. I S Hutton, W C T U meeting at Mrs. Sydney Hunt with Citizenship talk, E W C gathering at Mrs. George Harris home, and Almoral club hosting May meeting with Mrs. Frank Faust. Neil Clifton hosted a farewell bridge party for Howard Calvin Snyder moving to Cherokee.

Russell Merrick I. S. Hutton Sydney Hunt F. M. Clifton John Robinson George Harris Dan Gibbs John Harris Grace Holscher Norman Carpenter Frank Faust Almoral Neil Clifton Howard Calvin Snyder Cherokee

Club活动与奖项汇总在卡拉姆斯与耶特

Calamus Best Yette club 与 Thomas O Niel 家人会面。奖项由 Ida Peterson Hayes Ernest Reynolds John Hayes Cyrus Pelham 获得。Lester Marron host Embroidery club。Elva Hemenway William Holstein Thomas O Niel Austin Briggs 荣获桥牌。Mary Hazen 招待 Better Half club。500 游戏奖给 Nettie Bennett Dorsey Messecher Jonathan Hayes Chris Jurgensen Beth Wilson Irene Haesemeyer Hester Wells Edna Hopson Svanhilde Pedersen 等为 Mabel Casperson ジュネ bride 的款待主持,地点在 Jurgen 的家。餐桌设十八席。

Thomas O’niel Ida Peterson John Hayes Ernest Reynolds Cyrus Pelham Lester Marron Elva Hemenway William Holstein Austin Briggs Mary Hazen Nettie Bennett Dorsey Messecher Jonathan Hayes Chris Jurgensen Beth Wilson Irene Haesemeyer Hester Wells Edna Hopson Svanhilde Pedersen Mabel Casperson Jurgensen

Dinner honors Horan couple on first wedding anniversary

Minnie Parnell and Birdie Costello hosted a dinner Thursday honoring Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Horan of Washington D C on their first wedding anniversary. The Horans, visiting Ot tumwa relatives, plan to return to Washington June 5 with Mrs. Horan's parents, who will visit in Washington and Passaic New York.

Minnie Birdie Costello Charles A. Horan Washington, D. C James McCune Horan Charles Horan Ottumwa Washington

Belle Plaine Bride Frances White to Wed Richard Sevick Thursday

Miss Frances Colene White of Belle Plaine daughter of Mr and Mrs Dwight White will marry Richard Donald Sevick of Tama son of Mr and Mrs Philip Sevick on Thursday at 7 a.m. at St Michael's church in Belle Plaine.

Frances Colene Whitehead Belle Plaine Dwight Whitehead Traer Richard Donald Sevick Tama Philip Sevick St. Michael’s Church

North Liberty Priscilla club hosts at Mary Colony home

North Liberty Priscilla club met Thursday at Mrs. Mary Colony's home. Mrs. Inez Koser entertained friends at a bridge event. Miss Dorothy Yers won a prize and refreshments were served by the hostess. Out of town guests included Mrs. Lois Stoner of Iowa City and Miss Iowa Zeller from Oakdale. Whip-poor-will club gathered Saturday at Mrs. Oda Anderson's residence north of town.

Priscilla Club Mary Colony Inez Koser Dorothy Yers Lois Stoner Iowa City Iowa Zeller Oakdale Oda Anderson Here

Local clubs hold meetings with hostesses and prizes

Tipton notices show Modern Fiction and Contract clubs meeting with Mrs. hostess Raymond Maurer assisting. Garden and Bridgette clubs met with talks, papers, and prizes awarded to various members. Bridge events on Tuesday and Wednesday list winners including Miss Addie Dean of Chicago and new president Mrs. A. L. Dean.

H. S. Hamilton Modern Fiction Club Raymond Maurer Chamberlain Willits Negus Walter Randall Reid Hunt Garden Club W. H. McClellan J. Nevin Witmer H. L. Huber Ed Deardorf Claire Sheets Leonard Dice Bridge E. W. Neessen Louis Barewald George Fraseur Bridgette Club Grant White E. W. Penningroth W. C. Hall Lawrence Werling Katherine McKee E. J. van Metre Bridge Club C. S. Miller Ed Dean Julia Rosslow Addie Dean Chicago A. L. Dean

Mrs Willey Hosts Methodist Ladies Event At Home

Bennett social notes report Mrs V C Willey hosting Methodist ladies and society at her home Thursday. Mrs J G Engel hosted the afternoon bridge club on Wednesday with prizes to Mrs William Kelting and Mrs M F Bullis. Guests included Mrs Urban Ott of Davenport Mrs Otto Lensch of New Liberty and Mrs William Grace of Bennett. Fifteen friends surprised Mrs Vena Conrad on Monday. Bridge honors went to Mrs M F Bullis Mrs Ralph Ripson Mrs Omer Wright Mrs Preston Blair and Mrs Hoyt Battolph. Kathryn Grace hosted teachers and girl friends at a 6 pm dinner Monday. Mrs William Grace and Miss Kathryn Grace hosted dinner for faculty Wednesday. twelve attended.

V. C. Willey J. G. Engel William Kelting M. F. Bullis Urban Ott Davenport Otto Lensch New Liberty William Grace Bennett Vena Conrad Ralph Ripson Omer Wright Preston Blair Hoyt Battolph Kathryn Grace

Women's groups wrap up year with meetings and surprise

Center Junction The Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. J. N. Smith's home. The Junior Women's Club gathered at Catherine Thompson's home to close the year's business and surprise president Miss Jean Downing who will move to Tama next year.

Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church J. N. Smith Catherine Thompson Jean Downing Tama

Oelwein Club Calendar Records A Busy Week

Oelwein Tuesday Tourist club hosted guest day at Presbyterian church with committee led by Mrs. Ferrell and assistants from Fayette. Alumni reception for class of 1936 was held Friday. Numerous circle meetings and club events occurred Wednesday through Thursday. A May 23 wedding is announced for Alice Johnson and Robert Buchanan in Davis Illinois with attendants I C Gray. They will reside in New Hampton.

Presbyterian Church G. B. Ferrell C. ©. Olson C. E. Meyers Donald Baum Billie Johnson Fayette F. J. Inez Johnston Eugene Borland Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War J. W. Lamn Priscilla Club J. N. McFadden Little Flower Circle Craig Foster Lawndale Club George Bray Dorothy Ward Bridge Club St. Cecelia Circle J. F. Weigel St. Mary’s Guild of the Episcopal Church C. W. Johnson Joe Cheney Woman’s Club B. C. Farrington Maple Grove Club Fred Winkler Ray Bell T. Club C. J. O’brien Ivan Johnson Alice Robert V. Buchanan E. J. Nickels Davis Ill Jesse D. Drips I. C. Gray New Hampton S. G. Platt Gertrude King Esther Shepherd Platt Edna Wimmer Marjorie Meyers Ruth Jones Ruth Bullis

Social and Bridge Club Events In Anamosa and Cedar Rapids

Mrs R D McIntyre hosted a lunch for a contract bridge club with guest of honor Mrs R E Ballard who is leaving town and received a gift. Mrs B H Erb won high score. 32 pupils of Miss Josephine Longueville enjoyed a contract bridge luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club with prizes to Mrs A N Trevarthen and Mrs N A Hanson. Mrs John Toay Jr hosted a picnic as she prepares to move to Warren Illinois. final Fortnightly club calendar met at Mrs W K Pearson with Mrs R M Peet. Miss Lucille Norton wed George Wessels at St Pauls Lutheran with Edna Wessels and Harry Hoisington present. the couple will live on a farm near Antioch.

R. D. McIntyre R. E. Ballard B. H. Erb Josephine Longueville Cedar Rapids Country Club A. N. Trevarthen N. A. Hanson John Toay, Jr Toay Warren Ill W. K. Pearson R. M. Peet Lou Hartman Lucille Norton W. O. Norton Antioch George Wessels Anamosa St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Matthias Edna Wessels Harry Hoisington

Kalona Garden Club Flower Show Planned for Saturday

The Kalona Garden club will hold its annual flower show in the Farmers store building on Saturday June 6. Entries are due between 8 and 10 30 a m with judging at 11 a m. The event is free and open to all amateur flower growers with displays from 1 to 9 p m. Mrs Carlton Wilson of Washington will judge. In other notes Mrs Margaret Friese hosted a pot luck supper and shower for Mrs Vera Stumpf and upcoming marriage to John E Anderson in Richmond. Bunco prize went to Loretta Chopek and low score to Cleola Grady. Mrs Ernestine Grady hosted Alpha club meeting.

Kalona Margaret Friese Vera Stumpf John E. Anderson Richmond Bunco Loretta Chopek Cleola Grady Ernestine Grady Alpha Club

Central City Couple Plans June Wedding

Miss Minta Mae Fuller daughter of Mrs Philena Fuller Central City and Gerald Boone son of Mr and Mrs John Boone Coramon will wed June 1 following Central City High School graduation The couple will live on a farm north of Central City Boone is a Coggon High School graduate.

Minta Mae Fuller Philena Fuller Central City Gerald Boone John Boone Comeron Central City High School Boone Coggon High School

Elwood Teachers Planned Weddings Honored at Shower

A crystal and linen shower was hosted Monday in Mrs. Lawrence Hartvigsen's home for Miss Paulena Kellogg and Miss Marjorie Larson, Elwood High School teachers planning to marry. Committee led by Miss Evelyn Haak and Mrs. James Storing. Bridge prizes awarded to Mrs. Harlan Benton and Miss Marjorie Larson with guest prizes for the honorees.

Lawrence Hartvigsen Paulena Kellogg Marjorie Larson Elwood Evelyn Haak James Storing Bridge Harlan Benton Miss Larson Miss Kellogg

Local bridge parties mark Tama area social week

Tama hosts hosted a luncheon and bridge at Mother's Kitchen with prizes for Miss Vera McKinney and others. Alpha Ladd held a party at E G Turbett home with Beatrice Bruce and Florence Hartwig among prize winners. James Holland hosted a bridge shower for Mrs Carl Smith. Avanelle Todd honored at Stone's cafe in Marshalltown. engagement announced. Gertrude Hagerty and John Hagerty hosted a large dancing party at Carroll Hall Friday.

Virginia Smith Mother’s Kitchen James Holland Carl Smith Robert Hanna Jay Balfour Miles Morgan Avanelle Todd Tama Stone’s Cafe Marshalltown Todd Jack Cummins Morning Sun Gertrude John Hagerty Carroll Hall

Brooklyn Brides and Showers Highlight Local Social Season

Brooklyn hosts Vera Miles upcoming June wedding with a linen shower at the Cummings home and four bridge tables won by Edith Kinnamon. Vera Miles receives a guest prize. Mrs Maude Corrough aids Presbyterian society events. Leona Taylor prep teacher to wed. Florence Miller and Howard Latta announce marriage in Chicago as they reside in Brooklyn.

Dona Lawson Hildegarde Heitsman Gene Downey Cummings Vera Miles Edith Kinnamon W. K. Miles Vera Leona Taylor Brooklyn Schoola Agnes Hese Darlene Russell Florence Miller Lorimer Howard Latta Chicago Brooklyn Sil

Mrs S B Little Hosts Local Contract Bridge Club

Mrs S B Little acted as hostess at her home Tuesday for the contract bridge club. Members and their husbands were entertained at a 6 steak fry in the evening with Kendall and accompanying Kendall family members in attendance.

S. B. Little Dean Litthe Ie Kendall M. Kendall

Garden Club Hosts By Catherine Williams And Mildred Brown

Catherine Williams entertained the Garden club on Tuesday and Mildred Brown hosted the East Linn club on Thursday. The events highlight ongoing local club activities and community engagement.

Catherine Williams Garden Club Mildred Brown Tatexteinel East Linn Club

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