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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1938

Page

17

Honor Iowa City Couples At Parties

Iowa City hosts entertainments honor the Speidels and the Caldwells as they plan to leave for California. Networking events include a buffet supper, tea and shower gatherings, and invites extended to university faculty and local clubs with guests from Baltimore to Duluth as well as European trip tales by Prof. Newburn.

Iowa City M. C. Speidel Leroy Caldwell California R. H Volland Caldwells Speidel Lee Nagle Wills Mercer Ingalls Swisher Harry K. Newburn Europe J. Jacobs Baltimore Mathew Mendcelsohn N. J. Silbert Huilbert Gladys Soberg Duluth Minn Carl P. Weber Mrs. Emerson Hinchlif Paris France London England

Hi Youth Puppets Snow White Dwarfs at YWCA Class

A YWCA puppetry class for Hi Y Ette girls teaches string puppetry with Doc Snow White and the seven dwarfs. Anna Mae Andresen Doris Mae Campbell and instructor Mary Randall demonstrate finishing touches and the group plans a Dec 13 puppet production with a self built stage and scenery.

Anna Mae Andresen Seventeenth Avenue SW Doc Doris Mae Campbell Fourth Avenue SE Snow White Mary Randall Second Avenue SE

Anamosa DAR Holds November Meeting at Martelle Home

Anamosa Francis Shaw chapter D A R met at Miss Lottie Peet's Martelle home for the November gathering with Mrs. Sam Ellison as assistant hostess. Mrs. Roy Cooley presented a paper on Early American Cookery and the table setting and refreshments matched the program.

Francis Shaw Daughters of the American Revolution Lottie Peet Martelle Sam Ellison Roy Cooley Doris Murfield Doris Larson May Jane Gordon Avis Armstrong Elizabeth Murfield E. W. Smykil Nettie Brown Lee Methodist Sarah Wiss W. H. Frazer Jones County League of Women Voters Library Club Glenn McLaughlin G. H. Monroe Delphian Club Mount Moriah R. D. Cooley

Whittier Garden Club Elects New Officers

The Whittier Garden Club met Tuesday at Alma Grimes home and served a picnic dinner. Officers elected include President Anna Bedell, Vice President Alma Grimes, Secretary and Treasurer Eloise Gatewood, and Assistant Secretary Tacy Willits.

Garden Club Alma Grimes Anna Bedell Eloise Gatewood Tacy Willits

Belle Plaine Play Featured at PEO Gathering

A one act educational play presented by P E O chapter EI was staged for Mrs Erle Fedderson on Monday afternoon with cast members Mesdames J A Herring William Wetheral W D Little Erle Fedderson and Rose Brown McCune. Past Chief s Night observed by Pythian Sisters Friday evening.

P.E.O Erle Fedderson J. A. Herring William Wetheral W. D. Little Rose Brown McCune Pythian Henry Janss Dorothy Lloyd Riecke Henry Riecke Luzerne Henry Severin George Eichmayer Keystone Ruth Janss Miss Janss

Social events fill Oxford Junction week with clubs and dances

Springville hosts luncheon honoring several women including Mrs. Erickson and Mrs. Sterner while Queen Esther girls of the Methodist church welcome new members led by Mrs. Jacobs. Community, Royal Neighbors, and ZCBJ groups hold meetings and dances with local families attending. Mr. and Mrs. Hodoval celebrate twenty fifth wedding anniversary in Oxford Junction.

Carolyn Sterner M. O. B. Club Harry Erickson Harry Freeman P. W. Sterner Lee Wilson Queen Esther Girls The Methodist Church Harry Jacobs Pauline Boots Bertha Baxwell Patricia Taylor Helen Parker Cora Gregory Lucille Carpenter Bonnie Duncan Marie Neilson L. C., Smith

Riverside Couple Marry in 1913 13th Significance

The couple wed on the thirteenth in 1913 with Hodoval claiming it as a lucky number. Attendants included Ray Mowry as master of ceremonies and L. C. Foreman pair as attendants, plus Shirley Hodoval as flower girl. A Riverside wedding of Vera Droll and Leo Jean is announced for November 22 at St Marys.

Waukee

West Liberty Legion Auxiliary Hearing and Home Declamatory Contest

Miss Lillian Tracy of the American Red Cross spoke on flood and school disasters in the Midwest and New London Texas, as West Liberty hosts an auxiliary meeting. Elimination rounds for the Home Declamatory contest proceed at the high school with finalists named for November 18. judging panel included Mrs. Merrideth, Supt. Smith, and Principal Klinefelter. The Junior Aid hosted the First Methodist church congregation for its annual party Wednesday night.

American Legion Auxiliary Lillian Tracy American Red Cross St. Louis Tracy New London Texas Mary Lane John Boden Lola Benedict Della Marticke Susie Lewis Wanda Weakley Eleanor Wolf Nadine Hamilton Dorothy Jean Inghram Mary Ethel Johnson Frances Hinkshouse Charlotte Smith Margaret Carey Harold Elder

University of Iowa group hosts musical program and bridge event

Ronald Van Arsdale leads a drama department gathering with Mrs. Lysle Holmes presiding. A violin and piano recital plus a clarinet quartet entertain as Mrs. Forsyth and others serve refreshments. Knights of Pythias hall hosts bridge with 17 tables and various prize winners. Mansell Phillips post American Legion backs PTA at high school with music by the band under H. D. Hoyt and attorney Harold O. Keele to speak on American democracy.

Ronald van Arsdale University of Iowa Lysle Holmes W. A. Smith Gaylord Wilson Mary Edith Kirby M. Virginia Smith Catherine Brooke L. H. Forsyth Herbert Wilson Wayne Nichols Leland Wilkins Kenneth Wolf Jack Earhart L. R. Wiese Elmer Hinkhouse George Harney, Jr Lunchecon Bridge Knights of Pythias Hall Elmer Merrideth Kenneth van Atta Jess Swart Harold Templeman Jenniie Jack Mansell Phillips Post American Legion Parent-Teacher Association H. D. Hoyt Harold O. Keele

Castle Grove Girl Weds Ill Pastor in local ceremony

The wedding of Miss Leone Seehusen daughter of Mr and Mrs George Seehusen Castle Grove and the Rev W H Klein jr of Coatsburg Ill son of the Rev and Mrs W H Klein sr Muscatine was held Thursday at St Peter and Paul Lutheran Church in Castle Grove township George Seehusen gave his daughter in marriage The ceremony was led by Rev W H Klein sr with sermon by Rev Arnold Thalacker Attendants included Rev John Ackermann Miss Emma Klein Miss Ethel Duensing and Miss Loraine Seehusen A wedding dinner followed at the Seehusen home The couple will reside in Coatsburg Ill where the bridegroom pastors the Lutheran church Also noted were engagement plans for Miss Frieda Balster to William Brockenschmidt and a Schriener Order of the Eastern Star meeting in the Masonic temple.

Snecal Monticello Leone Seehusen George Seehusen Castle Grove W. H. Klein, Jr Coatsburg, I W. H. Klein Muscatine St. Peter's and Paul's Lutheran Church Castle Grove Township Margaret Balster Lohengrin Arnold Thalacker John Ackermann Belgrade Neb Emma Klein Ethel Duensing Saskatchewan Canada Loraine Seehusen Klein Coatsburg, Ill Lutheran Church Frieda Balster New York City L. F. Balster William Brockenschmidt Kenosha Wis Schriener Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Chloe Shelley Florence Clark Bertyce Goettsch Minnie Butler Cedar Rapids Mary Robinson Manchester Lulu Cass Ben Cotton Fred Kay George Hoult Edna Buol A. B. Grimes Asa Lambert

London Legion and Auxiliary Banquet Highlights

London Legion and auxiliary members and spouses enjoyed a banquet in Legion hall hosted by the local auxiliary. On the program were auxiliary president Mrs A J Charlton Legion commander Charles Strackbien and H O Hoffmeier. Prizes in 500 were awarded to Mrs Charles Strackbien A L Mensing Mrs H O Hoffmeier and Charles Barnes.

Legion and Auxiliary Legion Hall Auxiliary A. J. Charlton Legion Charles Strackbien H. O. Hoffmeier A. L. Mensing Charles Barnes

Presbyter ian Ladies Missionary Society Hostesses

Center Junction officers and members gathered at Mrs. Ethel Stingley’s home for a gathering with a play by Grace Thompson Stingley Marrietta Stanton Gladys McNeilly Clara Alyea Nelle Moses and Meta Prahm. Refreshments followed hosted by Stingley Thompson McNeilly and Moses. Mrs. James Mead was honored on her seventy second birthday at a supper hosted by Belle Dodson.

Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Society Ethel Stingley Grace Thompson Stingley Marrietta Stanton Gladys McNeilly Clara Alyea Nelle Moses Meta Prahm Thompson McNeilly Moses James Mead Belle Dodson

Local church groups host youth and society gatherings

Wilton Junction youths, twenty five in number, enjoyed an evening at the Presbyterian manse hosted by Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Blaisdell. The program included three comic one act plays and games. Mrs. Jessie Duffe and Miss Lorna Knipfer led the Golden Links society of the Methodist church Thursday with eighteen in attendance. Plans were

R. L. Blaisdell Jessie Duffe Lorna Knipfer Golden Links Society Methodist Church

Christmas party planned at Duffe home on Dec 12

A Christmas party is scheduled for December 12 at the Duffe home with husbands as guests. The Grace Nell Crowell book club will meet next Thursday at Grace Reformed church for its November luncheon. Iowa centennial program will feature Mrs. Lulu May, Mrs. Faye Grinder, and Mrs. Joyce Swanson.

Duffe Grace Nell Crowell Book Club Grace Reformed Church Iowa Lulu May Faye Grinder Joyce Swanson

Delhi Women Banquet Guests Entertained on Guest Night

Delhi Forty guests were entertained at a banquet by the Delhi Woman's club on Guest night Thursday in the Methodist church parlors. Cards and games followed at the Harry Brockman home.

Delhi

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Marie E. Kruse Peter Kruse West Liberty John A Lang Chicago John J. Lang Eleanor Sponar F. T. Sponar Town City Russell Sherlock Oxford Sponar Walter Schmidt University College of Commerce Memorial Union Sam Hedges June Hyland Traer Mary Clare Apgar Marshalltown Connie Shranger Atlantic Elton L. Titus John A. Eldridge University Club George F. N. Dailey F. M. Dawson Alvin W. Bryan Arthur Steindler John T. McClintock Alexander Ellett Ernest G. Schroeder Homer R. Dill E. J. Lewis Friendship and Electa King’s Daughters Roy S. Mushrush Jean Livingston Merle Miller Iowa City Woman's Club G. J. Hertz D. C. Young Clare MacLarand Fred Blessin Charles A. Bowman Earl W. Kurtz Marcella N. J. Hilbert J. C. Gartner L. C. Grimm Helen Graf H. S. Ivie Ida Cerny F. W. Miltner W. W. Bales Hi-Y-Ette Disney Dwarfs Anamosa Whittier Sanford Third Avenue SE Belle Plaine Springville G. H. Cress Thomas Hanwardsen G. J. Bees Tillie Coon Julia Becker Thomas Hanwardson J. J. Berner Royal Neighbors Lodge A. J. Skinner John Nowacheek Fred Fifield Art Stevenson Mary Jane Stevenson Henry Koranda Frank Hodoval Emil Burian Z. C. B. J. Lodge Joseph Hodoval Hadoval Oxford Junction Hodoval John Zaruha Rock Island, Ill Vera Droll Riverside Leo Jean Hills Bernard Jacobsmeier St. Mary’s Church Jerome C. Droll August Jean WMT Iowa Theater Home Owned First Avenue E Bishop's Cafeteria Center Junction Wilton Junction Dial Dempsey Lisbon Methodist Aid Society Mayme Reiger Carl Cahn Lloyd Peterson G. L. Albright BE. M. Franks E. P. Bigger Josephine Kettering Dempsey’s J. Ray Whitmore Oscar Workman Second Street
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