14 Year Old Painter Turns Tables On Grant Wood Caricature
Jean Knight, 14, a Franklin school ninth grader, painted an asbestos on wood caricature of Grant Wood and his works. The priced attic scene features Wood with George Washington, American Gothic imagery, and other Wood motifs. The piece, titled Artist Attic, is displayed at Killian's store.
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Grant Wood
Eliza Burkhalter
Jean Knight
B. L. Knight
Twenty-fifth Street
Franklin School
Jean
Mr. Wood
George Washington
Grant
Curly George
Europe
Turner Alley
Turner Studio
National Capitol
Iowa
Uncle Sam
Iowa City
Wood
Stone City
Montrose
Towa
Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington visitors host several society events
Washington Mrs. George T. Lewis of Portland Ore visiting relatives in Washington attended multiple parties last week. Mothers of De Molay members met at the Masonic temple for an address by Frank Buckingham. Mrs J O Sexton elected leader of Fortnightly club American home department No 2. DAR observed 29th anniversary with dinner at Mrs S W Livingstons. Arnold Joseph Link and Loretta Gibbons wed in New York. Link, son of Joseph Link, a local graduate of the high school and University of Iowa.
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George T. Lewis
Portland
Ore
Washington
Mothers of de Molay
Masonic Temple
Frank Buckingham
J. O. Sexteon
American Home Department No. 2
Harry McCall
S. W. Livingston
Arnold Joseph Link
Loretta Gibbons
Allentown
New York
Mr. Link
Joseph Link
University of Iowa
Coralville P T A entertains members at meeting program
Coralville Parents Teachers Association members enjoyed a program at their regular Wednesday meeting in the school building under the direction of program chairman Mrs. D H White assisted by Mrs J F Crumley.
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Coralville Parents-Teachers Association
D. H. White
J. F. Crumley
Wheatland Presbyterian Aid Society Holds Bazaar Brief
Mrs E V Riedesel hosted the Presbyterian church Aid Society meeting in Wheatland. Mrs Carl Hoffmeister led the business session. annual bazaar proceeds were reported at 64 dollars. A Christmas silver tea was planned with Mrs Edward Seigmund, Mrs Hoffmeister, Mrs Gus Horstman, and Miss Ruth Curtis directing. Mrs Riedesel was assisted by Miss Vola Schneider and Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Riedesel
Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Carl Hoffmeister
Edward Seigmund
Gus Horstman
Ruth Curtis
Riedesel
Vola Schneider
Garland Star Chapter Initiates One At Special Meeting
Wilma Riedesel Mrs. Paul Stanke and Mrs. A E McIlvain chaired the Eastern Star event. Seventy attended the special meeting Thursday evening and one candidate was initiated. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Ahl of Toronto. St. Paul s Reformed church plans its annual chicken supper November 21 with Ladies Aid in charge and a musical program.
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Wilma Riedesel
Paul Stankee
A. E. McIlvain
Garland
Eastern Star
A. Ahl
Toronto
St. Paul's Reformed Church
Ladies Aid Society
Wilton Junction Couple Married at Grace Church
Miss Mona Long of Cedar County and Ernest Minteer of Aledo were wed at Grace Evangelical Reformed Church with Rev. J. M. Newgard officiating. They will live on a farm near Aledo. Social groups at the church included Methodist Ladies meeting, St. Marys dramatic club gathering, and a bridge club at Mrs. Schnack’s home with prize winners noted.
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Mona Long
Cedar County
Ernest Minteer
Aledo
Grace Evangelical Reformed Church
J. M. Newgard
William Herr
Faye Wagner
E. P. Hoover
Darting
Ed Hawke
St. Mary’s Dramatic Club
Mary Agnes
Betty Maher
Elizabeth Schnack
Ella McArthur
Rose Grunder
Lillie Maurer
W. H. Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
A. T. Nelson
Walther League
Zion Lutheran Church
Social club gatherings and birthday supper in Hopkinton
Hopkinton activities include the Clio club hosted by Mrs. D H Johnston with Franc Earhart and Mrs. France Wilson leading a program. Kensington and Ladies Aid societies met with local hostesses, plus a Sunday birthday supper honoring Miss Lucille Chapman with many friends and relatives in attendance.
Local Club Gatherings Reported in Waukon Area
Waukon Normandia club meets at Mrs Clar ence Flage home. Young married ladies bridge club gathers at Mrs Francis Sullivans. Bunco club visits Mrs L J Kurth in Monona. P A Anderson guests Loyalty Baptist oyster supper before wintering with son Victor in Booneville Missouri. New Century literary club marks Philanthropic day at Mrs William Kaveny home. Mrs D F Duggan hosts bridge after dinner at Model cafe. Missionary guild of Presbyterian church hosted by Mrs L L Bond. County Legion auxiliary meeting at Mrs P D Cota home with Quandahl Postville and Waukon units represented. Mrs S M Siverling of Northwood spoke. Mrs G B Richter led music for Waukon unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandia Club
Clarence Flage
Francis Sullivan
Bunco Club
L. J. Kurth
Monona
P. A. Anderson
Loyalty Club
The
Baptist Church
Victor
Booneville
New Century Literary Club
William Kaveny
D. F. Duggan
Bridge Club
Model Cafe
Missionary Guild of
Presbyterian Church
L. L. Bond
Legion Auxiliary
P. D. Cota
Quandah]l
Postville
Waukon
S. M. Siverling
Northwood
G. B. Richter
Waukon Unit
Jesup Neighbors Host Farewell and Local Club Gatherings
Jesup residents held a farewell party Thursday for Harold and Mrs McKibben as they move to Waterloo. Mrs Alice Blakeman received a gift from the Methodist Ladies Aid and a Friday dinner from son Glen and wife. Others hosted or attended winter plans in Biloxi and Jersey City. Church groups and social clubs met with officers elected and social visits noted.
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Harold McKibben
Fox Township
Waterloo
Alice Blakeman
Biloxi
Fla
Methodist Ladies Aid
Glen
George Walker
Miss
Emma Hood
Clarence
Ruby Catlin
Donna Marie Brown
Marjorie Woodcock
Leonard Brown
Earl Ganiere
Pythian Sisters
T. H. Barrett
D. E. Terry
James Bloom
North English Couple Wed In Osceola Ceremony
On November 10 Helen A. Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd M Thomas married Leland C Hahn son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hahn both of North English. The ceremony took place at the First Christian church in Osceola with Rev M H Williams officiating. Edith Johnston and Byron Lown served as attendants. The Philathean club meets Wednesday with Mrs Arthur Lindsley. Mrs Dorothy Gieger hosted the bridge club Friday evening. The Altar society gathered at the home of Mrs O O Hauskins Tuesday. Attendees at the Iowa County Federated clubs luncheon and convention in Victor included Mrs Roy Evans Mrs E B Warner Mrs W C Carson Mrs T M Foster Mrs Ray Ellett Mrs Milo Stoner Mrs Harold Reiss Mrs Merle Smith Mrs Lester Dodd Mrs E C Reed Mrs Frank Allen Mrs Melvin McCurdy and Mrs Donald Gibbens.
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Helen A. Thomas
Floyd M. Thomas
Leland C. Hahn
Charles Hahn
North English
Oskaloosa
M. H. Williams
Edith Johnston
Byron Lown
Philathean Club
Arthur Lindsley
Dorothy Gieger
Bridge Club
Altar Society
O. O. Hauskins
Iowa County Federated Clubs
Victor
Roy Evans
E. B. Warner
W. C. Carson
T. M. Foster
Ray Ellett
Milo Stoner
Harold Reiss
Merle Smith
Lester Dodd
E. C. Reed
Frank Allen
Melvin McCurdy
Donald Gibbens
Stanwood Social Hosts At Bridge and Church Event
Mrs. Morton D. Hart and Mrs. Fred Ropa hosted a bridge gathering at Mrs. Ropa's home on Tuesday with friends. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Vern Johnson of Idaho Mrs. Henry Britcher and Mrs. C E Lane of Clarence. The Methodist church group was entertained at Miss Lena Somes's home.
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Morton D. Hart
Fred Ropa
Ropa
Bridge
Vern Johnson
Idaho
Henry Britcher
C. E. Lane
Clarence
Ladies Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Lena Somes
Attractive Garments Easily Made At Home
Homemaking patterns offer two-piece pajamas and a smock style for thrifty dress. Pattern 2518 includes sizes 12 14 16 18 and 20 with a 414 yard 36 inch fabric need for size 16 and a 15 cent price. Pattern 2519 covers sizes 30 through 42 requiring 3.5 yards for size 34 with a 15 cent price. Includes illustrated sewing steps and thrift fashion tips from Anne Adams.
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Anne Adams
Local Bridge Clubs Celebrate Wins and Meetings
Oxford Junction notes show Miss Eleanor Mulvihill hosting the Delta Delt Bridge club with prize winners Mrs. Fred Fifield Mrs. Louis Ledurna and Mrs. Fred Lasak and guest Mrs. L E Christensen. Clyde Hayden hosts a Monday Bridge club with Christina Ahrendsen Mrs R E Hill and Mrs J A Lathrop earning prizes. Royal Neighbors held a party with card winners Mrs Harro Ingversen and Miss Minnie Klahn. John Stuhr chaired serving. American Legion Auxiliary met, treasurer elected to replace Mrs August Petersen. Christine Sarma reported on Marion district convention meeting.
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Eleanor Mulvihill
Delta Delt
Fred Fifield
Louis Ledurna
Fred Lasack
L. E. Christensen
Clyde Hayden
Monday Bridge Club
Christina Ahrendsen
R. E. Hill
J. A. La~throp
Harro Ingver~sen
Minnie Klahn
John Stuhr
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Joe A. Lenfeld
August Petersen
Christine Sarma
Marion
Presbyterian Ladies Society Meeting and Cheerful Workers Session
Atalissa Presbyterian Ladies Society met with Miss Emma Miller. The Cheerful Workers club gathered at the R N A hall on Tuesday for an all day meeting with members including Mrs Hazel Cooney Mrs Blanche Hines Mrs Dorothea Markham Mrs Lillian Schmidt Mrs Heneietta Schmidt Mrs Pearl Chapman and Mrs Mabel Lindle A noon dinner was served Eastern Star memorial exercises were held at the Masonic hall Tuesday Refreshments followed the social hour Young people from Presbyterian and Christian churches attended a West Liberty Young People conference Several Ladies Aid members met with Mrs William Nachbour Wednesday afternoon.
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Presbyterian Ladies’ Society
Emma Miller
Cheerful Workers Club
R. N. A. Hall
Hazel Cooney
Blanche Hines
Dorothea Markham
Lillian Schmidt
Heneietta Schmidt
Pearl Chapman
Mabel Lindle
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Presbyterian
Christian Churches
West Liberty
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Christian Church
William Nachbour
Large Question Mark Signs Mark Los Angeles Intersections
Huge question marks are being painted at all four approaches to intersections in Los Angeles where traffic fatalities have occurred, signaling caution and drawing driver attention to danger spots.
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Los Angeles
Dr Russell Cooper to speak on The Ethiopian Question
Anamosa will host Dr Russell Cooper of Cornell coL ze Wednesday evening in the high school auditorium under the Fortnightly club auspices. Other groups invited to hear him include local organizations. Garden club closes year with final meeting Tuesday afternoon led by Mrs B E Rhinehart and a round table on Garden Accomplishments of the Year by Mrs J A Hartman. Women’s club of the Methodist church hosts Tuesday afternoon at Mrs John Bodenhofer’s home. Miss Nettie Brown entertained at dinner Monday for birthdays of Lilly Bodine Jennie Beck Hazel Wilson and Nettie Chadwick. Cheskehmay Camp Fire girls and guardians plan annual card party Monday at 7 30 p m at American Legion hall. Mother's Study club meets Tuesday evening with Mrs Margaret Downing, with Mrs Maurice Drips assisting and Mrs Marie Rife in charge. Dr and Mrs H F Dolan hosted a bridge dinner Tuesday. Cedar Rapids guests Dr and Mrs B G Broghammer were out of town. Mr and Mrs R D McIntyre won first prize and Mrs W H Frazer the traveling prize. Fortnightly club met Wednesday with Mrs R L Runkle. Mrs Evelyn Green and Mrs Nellie Miller on the program, guests included Mrs A B Black of Marion, Mrs R E Ballard and Mrs Don Thompson.
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Russell Cooper
Cornell
coL.ze
Cooper
Garden Club
B. E. Rhinehart
J. A. Hartman
John Bodenhofer
Methodist Church
Nettie Brown
Lilly Bodine
Jennie Beck
Hazel Wilson
Nettie Chadwick
Cheskehmay Camp
Philomene Corwin
Harriet Lanner
American Legion Hall
Mother's Study Club
Delta Delta club bridge party honors and scores
Delmar Mrs. Clarence Keeney and Mrs. Lloyd Biffle entertained the Delta- Delt club at a bridge party Tuesday evening in the home of Mrs. Keeney. Mrs. Leonard Pool had high score. Miss Mary Waters hosted the D. C. club Wednesday evening at bridge with Miss Beryl Goodjohn high scorer. Mrs. M. F. Crowley of Welton was a guest. Hazel Lakoff received a cookie shower for her birthday. The Thrift club met Thursday at Mrs. Paul Heneke’s home. Clarence Keeney hosted the New Deal Thursday. P. T. Quinlan and Mrs. Margaret McCauley held high score at the five hundred party in St Patrick's hall Tuesday evening.
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Clarence Keeney
Lloyd Biffle
Keeney
Leonard Pool
Mary Waters
D. C
Beryl Goodjohn
M. F. Crowley
Welton
Hazel Lakoff
Thrift Club
Paul Heneke
P. T. Quinlan
Margaret McCauley
St Patrick's Hall
Center Junction Women’s Clubs Meet for Needlework
Center Junction residents Mary Bulgren hosted a needlework gathering Wednesday with members Helen Beall Rachel Dodge Margaret McDonald Vivienne McDonald Grace Mead Doris Moses Wynona Thompson in attendance. Mrs John Livingstone hosted the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Scott McDonald entertained friends at bridge Thursday.
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Stitchet Club
Young Matrons
Mary Bulgren
Helen Beall
Rachel Dodge
Margaret McDonald
Vivienne McDonald
Grace Mead
Doris Moses
Wynona Thompson
John Livingstone
Presbyterian
Scott McDonald
Bridge
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Jowan
Janet Gaynor
Roday’s Chef
Magnus Hotel Coffee Shop
First Avenue
Coralville
Wheatland
Wilton Junction
Gazette
Clio Club
D. H. Johnston
Minnie Mackintosh
Franc Earhart
France Wilson
James McConnell
Jennie Ferguson
Maud Earhart
F. E. Allen
H. Livingstone
J. D. MacAllister
R. J. Milroy
H.reeve
Franc Wilson
Esther Johnston
B. W. Humphrey
Alfred Larkins
Kensington Club
Sarah McConnell
R. E. Lux
Will Lux
Clarence Smith
Lucille Chapman
Fred Hasler
Ruth
Irene Hasler
Ray Chapman
Cecil
Robert
William Ehlis
H. Boots
Harry
Charles Rigby
Boots
Arthur
Merle
Elmer Dettbarn
Frank Cole
Roy Yankovic
Mabel
Edith Cole
Bernice Chandler
Lester Spittel
N. B. Chapman
Clarence Chapman
Alberta Chapman
Vernon Chapman
Beverly
Ann Chapman
Ernest Chapman
Geran Gilbert
Clara
Ale
Jesup
Stanwood
Arnie Adams
Cedar Rapids
West 17Th Street
N. Y
Oxford Junction
Atalissa
Anamosa
Delmar
Center Junction
Buckle
Women’s Arch Comfort Oxfords
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