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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1934

Page

3

Toledo Girl to Be Married in Tulsa

Miss Thora Nelson daughter of Dr and Mrs Ira Nelson of Toledo will wed Homer Brown son of Mr and Mrs T Brown of Claremore Oklahoma Thursday at 5 p m in the Presbyterian manse Tulsa Rev Clarence Campbell will officiate Attendants will be Mr and Mrs Fred Goddard Miss May Pearl Sullivan and Kenneth Sever will attend Follow ing the ceremony a wedding dinner will be served at the Goddard home Miss Nelson a Hardin High School graduate and University of Oklahoma alumna 1933 is a former Halliburton Abbott employee Mr Brown a Claremore High School graduate and University of Tulsa alumnus is employed by Phillips Petroleum in Tulsa and they plan to reside there.

Thora Nelson Ira Nelson Toledo Homer Brown Tulsa Okla T. Brown Claremore Clarence Campbell Fred Goddard May Pearl Sullivan Kenneth Sever

Local club gatherings honor birthdays and host events

Springville hosts Mrs. Anna Sterner birthday honors with guests including Mrs. Lula Batchelder and Mrs. Lucy Cooper. Hal loween suppers, showers, and receptions fill the week as groups from Bethany, Ames Reed, and Fancy Work meet at churches and lodges in Waubeck and Cedar Rapids.

Cleo Crew M. O. B. Club Anna Sterner Lula Batchelder Lucy Cooper Hazel Wilson Bessie McCullough Fannie Patten Ethel Freeman Leta McShane Mabel McShane Ella Foust Nell Davis Bethany Circle Clarence James Coral Lodge Waubeck Margaret Eva Ericr Reed Carl Schade Eva Reed Richard Reed Freida Taylor Jeannette Palmer J. Gordon Margaret Johnston Wilma Carney Lucile Reed Eugene Stone Cedar Rapids Hattie Pollock Mary Falcon Avah Brown Central City County Federation of Clubs John Bowdish Glenn Bowdish Carl Falcon Jennings Falcon Carl Burroughs Henry Cooper Bert Cooper Ray Wiley L. J. Miller L. A. Johnston J. D Graham J. Cline William Wild W. F. McNeilly

Thornburg Card Party Honors Mr and Mrs Ira Kelly

Mrs Ira Kelly hosted a Tuesday evening card party for her husband birthday. Ira Kelly won high score and Bill Shepherd had the low score. Attendees included Will Edmundson Em mett Kelly Bruce Morton Cecil Johnson Roy Edmundson Claude Sydebotham Lewis Sturdevant Leo Morton Bob Shepherd Harry Ratzlaff Art Ms Gimpsey Harlan Moore Cecil Danshill and others. At Thornburg school Wednesday evening a one act comedy The Lucky Fool was performed by Agnes Pendleton Rex Strasser George Riddle Lois Dawson Margaret Caughey.

Ira Kelly Bill Shepherd Will Edmundson Emmett Kelly Bruce Morton Cecil Johnson Roy Edmundson Claude Sydebotham Lewis Sturdevant Leo Morton Bob Shepherd Harry Ratzlaff Art Ms Gimpsey Harlan Moore Cecil Danshill Thornburg School Lucky Fool Agnes Pendleton Rex Strasser George Riddle Lois Dawson Margaret Caughey

Local clubs host events and gatherings in Iowa City area

Fortnightly club guests of past president Mrs Helen Larson in Iowa City at Memorial Union view murals by Mrs Pelzer Miss Jennie Soper and Mrs Strawman. Past Matrons club hosts program with Mrs Baumel and Mrs Miller. Various Halloween parties and a D A R luncheon noted with local families and entertainers. Angeline Stupka and Elwin May wed at bride’s parents home with Margaret Socora and Artis Wasoba as flower girls.

Helen Larson Iowa City Memorial Union Louis Pelzer Alexander Elliott Hotel Jefferson Pelzer Jennie Soper D. M. Strawman Club Mount Moriah J. N. Baumel E. F. Miller Independent Farm Women's Club Max Wortman Tom Lister I. A. Mirick Clayton Hartman James McMurrin Francis Shaw R. M. Peet C. B. Bowdish R. D. Cooley W. K Pearson Minnie Peet B. E. Rhinehart Jones County Betty Gould Country Club William Frazer H. H. Gee A. G. Remley Charles Metcalf M. C. Levsen Roy Smith W. H. Dorgelsh Charles Spaethe Lloyd Robertson van Underwood W. R. Wilson Betty Evans L. A. Downing Wagi Lacinea Helen Taylor E. D. Beach Clifford Strawman Santa Fe N. M Nell Miller American Legion Auxiliary Marsh Ireland Angeline Stupka Elwin May John Stupka F. L. Provan Margaret Socora Artis Wasoba May May Farm Antioch

Halloween Socials and Inspections Noted in Marengo

Daughters of Union Veterans prepared on Wednesday for an inspection by Myrtle A. Cutler of Webster City Monday. Social events included a Halloween party at the J F Crawford residence and jack o lanterns lighting a gathering at Julia Wanamaker's home hosted by As You Like It club.

Marengo Daughters of Union Veterans Myrtle A. Cutler Webster City Bert Wanamaker J. F. Crawford As You Like It Club Julia Wanamaker Frank Smith Fred Lindenmayer Ernest Lindenmayer Marjorie Whitehead Ed Bigbee Presbyterian Ladies Aid J. Zahrt Ethel Reynolds Ed Ringler

Strawberry Point clubs host social rounds and prizes

The public school faculty enjoyed a Halloween party at J. A. Huebsch home with Opal Hucker as hostess. Arthur Olson won high bridge score and Willis Magdefran took traveling prize. Guests included Mrs. Hugh Busboom and others. The Fortnightly club and Recreation club held meetings with prize winners noted.

J. A Dutton Mrs. Slagle G. W. Barr Recreation Club Alex Holmes C. B. Moser Mesdames G F. Scofield C. W. Bull F. E. Davis W. H. Mantz O. W. Fuehr W. Magdefran Carrie Slagle F. J. Mantz Alex Schmidt the Misses Kate New

Klitter Klatter Klub meets with high score noted

The Klitter Klatter Klub gathered Monday with Mrs. Fred Smith hosting. Mrs. Phelps had the high score, followed by Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Norris as low. Members and guests included Mesdames Norris, Little, Steinhilber, Howard, Flenniken, Nelle Phelps and William Waring.

Halloween Party Draws Presbyterian Harmony Class in Shellsburg

The Presbyterian Harmony class held its annual Halloween party at the church on Tuesday with Mrs. Este De Foe as teacher. Numerous families attended including the De Foe, Inman, Owens, Bull, Elson, Boone, Hagen, Bender and Sheeley households.

Presbyterian Harmony Este de Foe William de Foe L. W. Inman Hollie Nettell C. A. Owens Alberta Owens Earl Bull Everett Elson Myron Boone Lena Kibbie Ida Bixey Della Penny Katie Soden Edith Bergen Rose McGranahan Marie Petro Magnolia McCorkle Lizzie Tish Edith Elson Sarah Rife Mattie Johnson Homer Sheeley Joseph Sheeley Legion Auxiliary Hazel du Fresne du Fresne

Halloween Dinner Party Draws Ninety In Walker Club

The M O J H club hosted a Halloween dinner at the Christian church with ninety attendees. Guests included Mrs Keith Vawter and officers, toasts by several members, musical performances, and impersonations, followed by refreshments and committee roles.

M. O. J. H. Club The Christian Church Keith Vawter Andrew Kuhn G. C. Murphey C. V. Graves Davidene McGinnis Julia Kuhn Grace Bishop Hamilton Booth D. W. Hyde E. D. Bare Donald Sorensen M. J. McCalley J. B. Speake Melvin Heerner Glenn Polk Cherry Sisters Estella Barry Mae Gardner Rebecca Horak Myrtle McCalley

Vinton Culture Club and Local Groups Host Events

Culture club members dined at Ward's with husbands and guests, then visited the Wilson home. Baptist Mission circle met at Mary Mayes home. A playlet by Mrs. Lloyd Berry and a paper by Mrs. Ramona Erwin highlighted the gathering. Committees included Mayes, Kelso, Chapin, Achuff, Stickney, Ball, Beal, and Fisher.

Culture Club Ward’s J. N. Wilson Baptist Mission Circle Mary Mayes Lloyd Berry Ramona Erwin Mayes Geo. Kelso S. E. Chapin Achuff Viola Stickney Frank Weyer Geo. St. Clair Maggie Baldridge Emma Graser John Scott Alva Scott C. C. Planck Irene Eggleson Vern Jack Clark Jack H. H. St. Clair Rebecca Wallace Jane Elis Ta Ta Pochon W. P. Whipple A. C. Houlihan L. W. Ellis Russell Shreeves

Wyoming Social Roundup Notes From Local Clubs

The Presbyterian Industrial Society met at Mrs. Meinhardt Thomson’s home hosted by several in the community. Card and bridge games filled the week with prizes won by Ellen Marshall, Claude Sears, and Charles Marshall. Clubs met for courtesy visits and hospitality as residents prepared for upcoming events. Halloween festivities graced Wyoming grade schools with pupil parties Wednesday.

Presbyterian Industrial Society Meinhardt Thomson W. J. Beckwith Robert Alden George Miller C. W. Eye Robert Barber Ellen Marshall Claude Sears Charles Marshall C. T. T. Club C. E. Wherry

Community social calendar highlights in Mount Vernon

A series of social events in Mount Vernon include farewell for Mrs. H E Wilcox at Mrs Rose Hickman’s home, Rotary dinners at Mechanicstown’s Methodist church, Halloween parties led by Prof F M McGaw, and multiple birthday dinners and group gatherings.

Clermont news notes and Clermont couple wedding in Iowa

Clermont society items report a bridge luncheon with Mrs. Carr winning high and Mrs. Olson low. The Ladies Club and Mission group met at local homes. Alice Tatro and Almer Nelson wed October 25 at Clermont Lutheran Church. after a dinner they traveled to Iowa City and Waterloo and will reside with Nelson parents east of Clermont.

Franz Appelman Clarence Grover Waterville R. S. Henderson Fred Cline R. B. Lacher Louie Olson D. R. Cottrell H. B. Greenley I. C. Jerdee L. L. Carr L. H. Appelman Carr Olson Mission Society of the East Clermont Lutheran Church Ben Erickson Esten Landsgard Ed Johnson Fred Pfister Alice Tatro Roy Tatro Clermont Almer Leo Nelson William Nelson Ladies’ Aid Society E. L. Crowe Elizabeth Priest Kathryn

Gruver Hosts Business and Professional Women’s Club Meeting

Gruver welcomed the Business and Professional Women’s club at a former member’s home Monday evening. Officers elected include President Elizabeth Priest Vice President Mrs Len Simek Secretary Ellen Bilden Assistant Secretary Mrs Alfred Baechler and Treasurer Thelma Christianson.

Gruver Elizabeth Priest Len Simek Ellen Bilden Alfred Baechler Thelma Christianson

Women clubs host gatherings and anniversary planned

Wilton Junction reports a Women’s club meeting at Mrs. Elmer Swanson’s home with Mrs. A C Baum gartner as associate hostess. Program leaders were Cora Jacobson Thressa Nicolaus and Hattie Mason. The Methodist W F M society was entertained by Miss Helen Shuger. The N N C will hold its annual anniversary meeting at the Methodist church Friday evening November 16. Neighbors surprised Mrs. Maude Sherberger at her home with a picnic dinner. attendees included Etta Leech Minnie Dice Alice Weatherly A B Kelley Anna and Myrtle Weaver Stella Laucamp.

Elmer Swanson A. C. Baumgartner Mesdames Cora Jacobson Thressa Nicolaus Hattie Mason W. F. M. Society Helen Shuger N.N. C Methodist Maude Sherberger Etta Leech Minnie Dice Alice Weatherly A. B. Kelley Anna Myrtle Weaver Stella Laucamp

Wednesday Literary Club Hosts Cultus Members and Guests

Clarence the Wednesday Literary club held a buffet dinner with Cultus club members and guests including Miss Carol Evers and her mother Mrs Otto Evers of Stanwood. Attendees included Mesdames Schluter Kemmann Hyde Brink Sawyer Pruess Von Muenster Freeman Bixler Ballou McLeod Elijah Joslin Louise Backman Lucile Backman Sylvester Caldwell Read Parks Benner Lyle Coonrad Lucy Grace Elma Kirkpatrick Miss Lydia Bauman and Miss Anna Lyle. Elsa Smith was hostess. Carol Evers gave a talk and Anna Lyle Lillian Parks Ida McLeod and Mildred Benner helped. Superintendent Storing of Elwood spoke at a PTA meeting at the high school. Elaine and Henry Klatt sang. The annual stunt night program was held in the new high school.

Cultus Club Carol Evers Otto Evers Stanwood G. Goodrick Tom Sylvester Mesdames Schluter Kemmann Hyde Brink Sawyer Pruess von Muenster Freeman Bixler Mesdames Ballou McLeod Elijah Joslin Louise Backman Lucile Back William Mingst Elaine Henry Klatt

Prizes Awarded for Top Stints at Clarence Event

Twenty one organizations took part in the auditorium program on Wednesday. Clarence Commercial Club offered prizes for the three best stints with first prize to the Farm Union, second to the junior class, and third to the Cultus club.

Clarence Commercial Club Farm Union Cultus Club

Halloween Party Honors Mrs. George Drahos Move

Solon Mrs. Charles O'Donnell hosted a Halloween party for her daughter Mary Joe on Wednesday. The guest list featured many locals including Rita Randall Beverly Kess ler and Virginia Scott with bridge in honor of Mrs. George Drahos who is moving to Iowa City. Cedar Rapids guests and several Solon residents attended.

Charles O'Donnell Mary Joe Rita Randall Beverly Kessler Clarence Roy Chilmore Virginia Scott Mary Ellen Markitan Rex Meyers George Novy Junior Chansky Roger Pauba Vern Ocheltree Paul Upmeyer Bridge George Drahos Iowa City Leo A. Peters Leo G. Ulch Cedar Rapids C. H. Scott Ralph Chensky J. B. Griffith Herman Stahle L. L. Randall Stanley Beranek F. A. Brosh Emil Upmeyer l E. H. Beretta

Surprise party honors Olin Phillips and family

Mr and Mrs Milo Phillips were honored at a surprise party Friday night ahead of an extensive Colorado visit. Attendees included Mrs N C Smith and son Marshall Davenport Mrs Fred Chatterton and daughters Hazel and Leola Dean Hale Mr and Mrs Frank Ballou Davenport Esther Root Mechanicsville Howard Ballou Clarence Paul Ballou Independence Mr and Mrs C H Freeman and sons Jack and Eugene Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ballou Merle and Theo Ballou Mrs Cora Root Maurice Tubbs Mr and Mrs H H Free ee Glen and George Phillipe

Milo Phillips Colorado N. C. Smith Marshall Davenport Fred Chatterton Hazel Leola Dean Hale Frank Ballou Esther Root Mechanicsville Howard Ballou Clarence Paul Ballou Independence C. H. Freeman Jack Eugene Lloyd Ballou Merle Theo Ballou Cora Root Maurice Tubbs H. H. Freeee Glen George Phillipe

Halloween Program At Franklin School

A Halloween program was presented at Franklin school on Thursday under the direction of teacher Miss Arlene Hall. Assisting Miss Hall were pupils Claire and Verne Dobbins Pat Carter Louis Bowers Arlene Glandon and Helen Mumm.

Franklin School Arlene Hall Miss Hall Claire and Verne Dobbins Pat Carter Louis Bowers Arlene Glandon Helen Mumm

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