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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1934

Page

11

Oelwein Clubs Host Speakers and Install New Members

Oelwein society notes show the Woman's Club welcoming Mrs. L. H. Hauth of Hawkeye as guest speaker and listing new members. Teas, special meetings, and numerous circle events are recorded along with wedding details of Florence Feemster and Cecil M. Cover and notes on district Legion Auxiliary delegates.

Oelwein Woman's Club L. H. Hauth Hawkeye Federated Clubs A. S. McMurray W. C. Elmer F. C. Mayhew B. C. Farrington P. E. Ridersang William Tait Paul Wilson Harry Stover Walter Laing I. J. Baldwin Galen Myers H. G. Streight Tower

Birth anniversaries celebrated in Columbus Junction group

Albert Toms marked a birth anniversary hosted by Columbus Junction figures including Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Darrow and guests such as Mr. and Mrs. William Cecil and Miss Kathleen King. W. A. Norris hosted Today's club, with talk by Mrs. W S Letts. Hattie McGrew celebrated her birthday with Dr A J Greiner and family, plus local residents. Dinner honored Hilda Phyllis Fulton Musa Todd and Mrs. Duncan at a northwest Columbus Junction home.

J. D. Darrow Albert Toms William Cecil Ernest Ford Kathleen King Evelyn McMeans William Darrow W. A. Norris W. Ss. Letts Hattie McGrew A. J. Greiner Maxine Muscatine Max Vannice Paul Klotz J. S. Blair Nettie Lewis Columbus Junction W. N. Duncan Hilda Phyllis Fulton Musa Todd Duncan

Pattern 1088 by Anne Adams for ageless frock design

The design suits all sizes from sixteen to forty six with triangle detailing drawing attention from hips. Features include military style sleeves and a kick pleat for walking comfort, in wool or silk. Pattern 1988 lists sizes 16 18 20 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 and requires 2 1/2 yards of fabric plus 3/4 yard contrast. Book price 15 cents. book and pattern 25 cents.

Anne Adams Cedar “Rapids West 17Th Street New York City

Local bridge clubs and birthday celebrations reported

Tama and Mrs Ben Jones hosted their bridge club on Wednesday with prizes awarded to Mrs H L Platt and R L Beale. Ralph Granger hosted Five Hundred club with guests including Charles Brandt of Toledo. Genevieve Mills led a bridge host on Tuesday with prizes to Mrs William Mudd Mrs CL Kirk and Miss Virginia Smith.

Ben Jones H. L. Platt R. L. Beale Ralph Granger Charles Brandt Toledo Genevieve Mills William Mudd CL. Kirk Virginia Smith Karl Kraft Dana Metz Harry Brooks J. M. Standefer

Stanwood entertainm club honors local teachers at church

The Stanwood entertain ment club sponsored a program at the Methodist Episcopal church featuring Miss Caryl Evers, former English teacher in Assuit Egypt, plus poems by Ethel Blythe Penningroth and music by Rosemary Koch. Guests included Kathryn Culp and others. a supper followed on Tuesday.

Stanwood Woma Methodist Episcopal Church Caryl Evers Assuit Egypt Ethel Blythe Penningroth Rosemary Koch Eleanor Hanlon Kathryn Culp Charlotte Dege Sarah Jones Mazie Gullett Winnifred Robbie Elva

Hopkinton Hosts Double Wedding Anniversary Event

A Hopkinton gathering at the Dufoe home celebrated 45 years of marriage for Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Dufoe and 18 years for Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Keith of Buck Creek. Attendees included family members and friends from Center Point and Buck Creek, with Keith’s daughter Mrs. Harma Barnes among the guests.

E. S. Dufoe Hopkinton E. F. Keith Buck Creek Keith Floyd Dufoe Howard Doran Wayne Dean Earl Glen Iane Virginia Harma Barnes B. F. Keith Gordon Keith Beryl Phyllis Keith Center Point Hila Beth Reeve H. M. Reeve Lois Marolf Mary Belle Biiney Lois Himebaugh Kathryn Kirkwood Pearl Henkle Frances Kehoe Dorothea Bixby Earl Brutsman A. H. Larkins Kensington Club Methodist Ladies Aid Society Elnora Griffith W. F. Garvin E. E. Griffith Presbyterian

Local Clubs Host Meetings Across Toledo Area

Toledo garden club met with Mrs. N S Peterman while Mothers Home Circle studied with Mrs. C H Zander. Twentieth Century club members were named with officers. United Brethren Ladies Aid and Missionary society welcomed Mrs Ned Dann as president. A Rural Home wife group held a Thanksgiving farce and a farewell party for Mrs Josephine Du Pre. Several other hostesses and guests attended additional club events and musical performances.

Toledo N. R. McAnulty C. I. Turbett Olive DuPre W. E. Whetstine L. G. Bartlett L. A. Tostenson F. J. Kremenak A. C. Mohler Harold Minard Twentieth Century Club Agnes Hrstka Velma Alma Snider Alice Ledvina Marie Turbett Genevieve Hall Miss Turbett Velma Snider Miss Ledvina Miss Hall United Brethren Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Carrie McKinney I. E. Tyler Ned Dann del Newcomb Carl Mason de. Bullard Charles Head McKinney George Jackson Olive McDonald The Missionary Society H. L. M. Bruner Winn Ebersole George Whalin Frank Hinegardner Frank Carson J. H. Yaggy E. A. Benson Josephine du Pre Alice Morford Anna Whitford Mattie Forney Hattie Turbett Gertrude Strnley George Wilson James Kindera Carl Ebersole Vern Gunder Whalin Gerald Carson Archie Otterman Miles Hannity Leon Emerson C. B. Stiger W. H. Beem John Wild John Winn H. C. Hunnicutt Frank McPherron Fred. Schneider Marshalltown Beem Bri

Birthday Surprise At Alburnett As Marie Koch Turns Sixteen

Alburnett residents recount a surprise birthday at the Herman Koch residence with guests including Iola Kee Beulah Stirm and Elen Koch. Church groups held pie suppers and missionary society meetings as local families hosted social gatherings. A separate eighteenth birthday surprise for Miss Alice Stewart drew dozens of Marion and Alburnett residents.

Marie Koch Herman Koch Alburnett Iola Kee Beulah Stirm Lella Flitsch Ruth Marie Hense Zetta Griffen Marjorie Dukek Elen Koch Dorothy Quaas Charolette Lillie Lyle Brewer Donald Boddicker Harland Jones Ronald Schueler Donald Dukek Marvin Titler Paul Quaas Lee Sloan Paul Lilie Gilbert Titler

Friday Church Class At Schantz Home

Members gathering list includes Sherman Hanna Zetta Griffen Paul Lillie Leila Flitsch Harland Jones Marie Koch Fredrick Peter Jimmie Stick R. B. Jones Mrs. Frank Schantz Leota Griffen Dorothy Stick and Charlotte Lillie in the Christian church group taught by R. B. Jones.

The Christian Church R. B. Jones Lewis Schantz Sherman Hanna Zetta Griffen Paul Lillie Leila Flitsch Harland Jones Marie Koch Fredrick Peter Jimmie Stick Frank Schantz Leota Griffen Dorothy Stick Charlotte Lillie

West Union clubs hold Thursday and Friday meetings

West Union residents attended multiple clubs and programs Thursday and Friday. Mrs. George P Schatz hosted the West Union Tourist club. Anna Barbara Kamm performed two piano solos. M D S Club and Union Study Club held meetings with Thanksgiving programs. W C T U young people’s branch met with reports. church groups including St Olaf Willing Workers and Court Little Flower C D A held events with local hostesses.

George P. Schatz C. C. Brink H. J. Hansel Anna Barbara Kamm M.D.S. Club H. P. Olesen Mauriee Olesen E. C. Olesen Union Study Club Lottie Osmundson Mary Bailey H. J. Grimes Young People's W.C.T.U Arlene Roe Earl Antes Warren Iliff Irene Martin Newel Brink Berniece Stelzmiller Fred Gruver Kerisingt Ed Halverson St. Olaf Church JL. F. Molumby Court Little Flower C.D.A

Local Social Club Gatherings Across Wapello

Wapello social calendar lists ET chapter entertaining Mrs. Arthur Springer and Alma Weaver’s reading session. Dr and Mrs Hoover host Young Married Folks Bridge with Mrs Otis Hicklin and Dr Hoover high scorers. WRC memorial service honors Emma Mincher. Nov 21 social at Mrs Luella Fry’s home. Latin club first meeting at Ruth McCullough’s. DAR luncheon attendees include M D Thomas and Ernest Nelson. Study club hosts by M D Thomas. County convention reports shared by A R Morledge and Audrey Huddle. Thursday club hosted by Morledge. Kappa Tau Beta bridge hosted by Arthur Kremer.

P.E.O Arthur Springer Alma Weaver H. E. Hoover Bridge Club Otis Hicklin Hoover W. C. McWilliams W.R.C Emma Mincher Luella Fry Ruth McCullough M. D. Thomas Ernest Nelson DAR Burlington A. R. Morledge Ed Hicklin Audrey Huddle Arthur Kremer

Social Notes From Mechanicsville and Surroundings

Mechanicsville gatherings feature Mrs C C Brown and Mrs Philip Peak hosting Pris cillas while Mrs Will Moffit and Mrs Frank Campbell led a Thanksgiving themed reading. Birthday dinner honors Mrs Josephine Moffit with guests from Tipton Cedar Rapids and Bay City. Bridge clubs M B and Emanon meet with winners named and prizes awarded.

C. C. Brown Philip Peak Will Moffit Frank Campbell Leater Frank Thomeen Charles Hatcher H. C. McCormick Josephine Moffit Bay City Mich James Williams Tipton Williams Margaret Safely Henrietta Cedar Rapids Albert Smith C. A. McCormick James Miller F. M. Wilson M.B. Bridge Club W. H. DeWald C. N. Ayres Five Hundred Club Carrie Moffit William Dallas Emanon Bridge Club Lucile Smith Helen Moffit C. G. Park

Local Club Activities Include Readings and Socials

Clarence The Wednesday literary club met at Mrs Grace Kirkpatrick's country home with 28 members. Mildred Benner reviewed I Went to Pit College. Embroidery club hosted by Mrs Edwin Schluter and Miss Priscilla Burroughs. Potluck supper and Legion auxiliary dance followed. D L Modisett welcomed Presbyterian Ladies aid. Methodist Ladies aid toured to London to meet Mrs M Snyder with several helpers.

Grace Kirkpatrick Mildred Benner Pit College Edwin Schluter Priscilla Burroughs Schluter Legion Auxiliary Legion D. L. Modisett Presbyterian Ladies Aid Methodist Ladies Aid London M. Snyder Mesdames Butteman, Hudison Read

Community events and bridge prizes in Manchester notices

Vera Faust and Marjorie Robinson won prizes at a Monday bridge party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John V. Reisner. Other attendees included Mrs. Robert Matthews and several Misses. Audubon society events, Knights of Pythias activities, Phi Delphian meeting, and reviews of Roger's Dusk at the Grove were reported along with upcoming church dinners and social gatherings in Manchester.

Vera Faust Marjorie Robinson John V. Reisner Robert Matthews Marie Kenny Alice May Ottille Dorothy Bangs Mary Alice Arnold Reisner Charles J. Leeds Audubon Society E. M. Carr Lucy Shimmin Gertrude Long Wade Long George H. Schenke Community Church Kenaslington Society Hyperion Lodge No. 186 Knights of Pythias Pythians Pythian Phi Delphian Chapter Don A. Preussner Atlee Lane Mesdames Shannon B. Charlton T. J. Matthews E. N. Wolcott Alice Clark Cora Davis Clarence Fincham Robert Harris Victor L. Collard

Riverside Community Activities Highlight Delta Delt Club Events

Riverside hosts Delta Delt Club with high score to Mrs. Howard T Holt and consolation to Mrs. William H Cress. Traveling prize won by Mrs. Clement Rummelhart. Guests include Mrs. Birdie God love and Miss Helen Tener. members listed from Riverside and Wash ington. A box supper at Fair view school raised funds by Miss Garna Laney and pupils. Miss Laney named most popular woman. Frank Novy named homeliest man. Riverside PTA met at the school. girls glee club sang. Miss Helen Bates played piano. Speakers included Mrs Hazel Shraus and Miss Coast from Iowa City and the University of Iowa. An upcoming entertainment is planned for Tuesday Nov 27 under a committee led by Miss Velma Tobin and others.

A. S. McMurray Hauth F. A. Mayhew J. H. Eikenberry B. C. Farrington W. C. Elmer C. J. Pollock C. C. Jakway J. A. Dall W. E. Smith H. W. Williamson R. L. Kent Eva Cresswell H. B. Hough Harper Mildred Jamison B. A. Hanken St. Margaret's Circle Cardinal Club Maple Grove Club Ed Wagner Cecil Smith Phil Backer New Deal Bridge Club T. A. Coon Priscilla Club C. R. Conrow W. W. Evinger T Club J. J. McDevitt M. C. Hanson J. C. Davis Kensington Guy Borland F.C Florence Elizabeth Feemster J. L. Feemster Cecil M. Cover Horace Cover Wapello L. W. Hauter Merril Foster Josephine Cover Frank Sherwood Mason City Cover Marie Gustafson Ruth McDonnell John Lindstrom the Legion Auxiliary Cresco Wadnesey Women's Foreign Missioner Methodist Church Harold Hart Islander H. V. Moyer Wascom R. Fickle W. Is Lloyd Jensen A. R. Holt B. Ackman T. S.hearne Howard Risk WR. GC Nora McGee Emma Sayles Double E L. F. Cook G. C. McSperrin H. G Streight Pete Werdel Mary Guild The Presbyterian Church A. C. Hintz J. A. Courtright C. H. Nicholson Ivan McCreedy Howard T. Holt William H. Cress Clement Rummelhart Birdie Godlove Clement Moffet Wiliam McCreedy Helen Tener R. H. Heitzman William Griffin C. J. Harel Joseph P. Quinn Roy G. Miller Fred C. Kron E. E. Blythe Norval Flynn Ernest Salladay Washington Fairview School Garna Laney Bert Cray Maude Cress Pauline Reed Velma Tobin Opal Gerot John Tener Norval’ Flynn

Local club and auxiliary meeting notes and prize winners

Mrs John Dykema hosted the Afternoon Bridge club with prizes for Mrs Leonard Hayes Mrs Bernard Eden Mrs Ellis Mueller and Mrs Fred Schwennsen. North Auxiliary met with Mrs Fred Wiese and prizes went to Mrs Earl Kitchen Miss Cora Horstman Mrs John Lorenzen and Pearl Whitman. The Ladies Aid elected officers and the Legion auxiliary installed officers led by Mrs Blaine St John. Other clubs met with hosts and quitting contest prizes awarded to Mrs Eli Peterson Mrs Richard Eden and Mrs Lloyd Heuer.

John Dykema Leonard Hayes Bernard Eden Ellis Mueller Fred Schwennsen North Auxiliary Club Fred Wiese Earl Kitchen Cora Horstman John Lorenzen Pearl Whitman Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church George Wagner E. G. Stien

Lisbon Bridge Winners Named at Monday Evening Event

Lisbon society reports four tables of bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs. C. R. Yocum Mrs. Raphael Gardner C. O. Hoover and S. S. Dunn. Mrs. C. O. Hoover hosted the W R C gathering Tuesday and guests included Mrs. E. P. Bigger president of the Women s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church along with Mrs. Joseph Yates Mrs. H. J. Bowder and Mrs. G. J. Albright at Mt. Vernon social event.

J. W. McAleer C. R. Yocum Raphael Gardner C. O. Hoover S. S. Dunn E. P. Bigger Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Joseph Yates H. J. Bowder G. J. Albright Mt. Vernon

Local Club Meetings Report in Des Moines Session

Mrs. G. J. Albright entertained the W. C. T. U. on Thursday with Miss Margaret Vornholt leading the program. Lisbon Chapter No. 490 O. E. S. met Thursday. Miss Alva Hevenecks reported on the grand chapter session in Des Moines.

Ciety H. J. Burgstahler G. J. Albright Margaret Vornholt Lisbon Alva Hevenecks Des Moines

Millersburg Socials Note Bridge Club Hosts and Dorcas Society

Millersburg reports hostesses and members of the Country Bridge club with high scorers Dorothy Ellwood and Erma Danshill. Dorcas Society meeting lists numerous attendees. A hard times party in the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school named prizewinners for costumes including Jean Dansdill and Stuart Smith.

Roxie Country Bridge Club Dorothy Ellwood Erma Danshill Ruth Ingram Katie Somers Ethel] Kiever Reather Dandsdill Mildred Bauer Rosena Stanard Vera Schultz Helen Murphy Margaret Cunningham Reba Dansdill Roxie Faas Maggie Pope Dorcas Society Jean Dansdill Greta Ballard Norma Smith Ruth Chittick Stuart Smith

North English Fortnightly club gathers for papers

The Fortnightly Club meets Thursday at Mrs. E. C. Westphal's home with papers by Mrs. Ray Eliett Bertha Oliver Mrs. Wilbur Miller and Mrs. Er. C. Reed. G. A. R. women and friends are hosted by Mrs. W. W. Lawler on Thursday.

E. C. Westphal Ray Eliett Bertha Oliver Wilbur Miller Er. C. Reed W. W. Lawler Jack Ross of Newton Bridge R. R. Mahannah Donald Dixon Evelyn Smith Donald Coffman Fred Pine Frank Simmons Corynne Mahannah Simmons

Hawkeye Legion to Present Program at Alpha Opera House

The Legion and auxiliary will present a program at Alpha Opera House Monday with Rev. F. Cass as speaker. Scouts, school classes and local youths including Dale Watt Verna Mae Bemis Bobby Mayo Ferne Richardson Keith Trewin Robert Schall Helen Begalske and Eva Stone will participate. A farewell for the Orlando Pieper family moving to Center Point was held at Anna Bruthler home and another for the Mitchel family moving to Fayette. The P T A met Friday with Dr A E Bennett of Upper Iowa University as speaker.

Legion and Auxiliary Opera House Alpha Rev. F. Cass Dale Watt Verna Mae Bemis Bobby Mayo Ferne Richardson Keith Trewin Robert Schall Helen Begalske Eva Stone Anna Bruthler Orlando Pieper Center Point Mervin Mitchel Mitchels Fayette A. E. Bennett Upper Iowa University

Shopping tips and local fashion interest in The Gazette

A playful note invites readers to let The Gazette shop for them by mail for kitchenware lamps and fashion hints. It suggests exploring new range items and stylish trends through the newspaper’s assistance.

Gazette

One Night of Love At IOWA THEATER Saturday Show

Grace Moore and Tullio Carminati star in a comedy musical attraction at the Iowa Theater this weekend. The feature will be followed by five acts of vaudeville on Saturday and Sunday, delighting families with charming songs sung by Moore.

IOWATHEA_TER Grace Moore Tullio Carminati

Fauge Monograms on Brace Lets and Clips

Fur coats lined with checkered wool and matching ring material. quilted evening coat noted. Thanksgiving near. readers urged to simplify cooking with Magic Chef or Roper automatic ranges. Cedar Rapids Gas Co. offers these ranges and invites visits downtown.

Roper Cedar Rapids Gas CO

Does Your Husband Eat Lunch Downtown At Bishop's

A reader recommends Bishop's for noon meals as a couples outing. The note praises elegant food and satisfying service, suggesting lunching there becomes a weekly treat and mentions discovering new dishes and unusual salads on visits.

Bishop's

Sanford's Window Showcases Grand Children's Book Display

A local window display in Sanford features an extensive children's book collection. It highlights classics like Mickey Mouse and Swiss Family Robinson and shelves devoted to hobbies such as photography, stamp collecting, chemistry, drawing, and electricity, appealing to boys with interests in engines, steamships, and travel.

Sanford

Bronze base lamps arrive for homes

A new shipment from Island Electric Light & Power Co introduces bronze base lamps in various sizes and shapes. Options include imitation sheepskin and silk shades, with some models featuring a small night light. The lamps promise to brighten any dark corner and complement any color scheme.

Anz Iowa Elctric Light & Power CO

Portraits Upgrade Holiday Gifts at Lasswell Studio

The ad praises new evening wear and fur cape sets with wide sleeves and voluminous skirts. It promotes Lasswell Studio for Christmas portraits with colored miniatures available for 3.50 and a payment plan requiring one dollar down, inviting readers to drop in for sittings and arrangements.

Lasswell Studio Lasswell's

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