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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1939

Page

17

Oxford Jet Plan A Wash DC Wedding For Edna Shedek

Miss Edna Shedek daughter of Mr and Mrs O L Shedek of Oxford Junction will marry Perry Cook of Washington DC next Saturday October 7 The wedding will be in Washington and they will reside there Mr Cook is son of Dr J L Cook of Oxford Junction Attendants include Miss Carrington and the groom s brother The couple will live in Washington where Cook is employed Also notes on Oxford Junction high school initiation and local courtesy events and a charivari party for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Raymond Benis cek recent newlyweds were guests of honor

Oxford Junction Edna Shedek O. L. Shedek Washington, D. C Helen Shedek Anamosa Fern Carrington Perry Cook J. L. Cook Miss Shedek LaVurne Carson Ann Hansen Mildred Mizaur Raymond Nowachek Harry Berner W. E. Irish Eileen Kotilinck Glenn Bright Sylvia Besak Raymond Benischek Albert Benischek

Riverside and Iowa City nuptials and local society notes

Marriage announcements include Miss Maxine O Loughlin Riverside to Russell C White Ames Ia Sept 10 Bethany Mo. Alberta Kron Iowa City to Orin L Frantz Sept 23 Iowa City St Wenceslaus Church. Attendants Ione Peffer and Chester Frantz. Social notes cover Fortnightly club Riverside and S C club Riverside meetings, St Rita s Court card party, Royal Neighbor shower for Mrs Roy McGill, convention invitation to Winfield Oct 10, and Senior Needle club hosting details.

Maxine O'Loughin Riverside Russell C. White Ames Ia Bethany William O’loughlin Alberta Kron Iowa City Orin L. Frantz St. Wenceslaus Church Edward Royal Neighbor Lodge Roy McGill Grandview June Laney McGill Clara Rath Mary Stransky Winfield A. H. Pogge Needle Club Fred Kron

Anamosa St Patrick’s wedding ends a trip to Tennessee

Miss Iane L Koppenhaver married Thomas T Haun at St Patrick’s church Anamosa with Rev P J Bahan officiating. Attendants were Rita Koppenhaver and Wilfred Gorius. They honeymoon after a breakfast at the Koppenhaver home and plan to reside in Anamosa.

St. Patrick’s Church Iane L. Koppenhaver Thomas T. Haun P. J. Bahan Rita E. Koppenhaver Wilfred Gorius Ellis Koppenhaver Haun Tennessee Anamosa Calander N. A. Hanson R. L. LaChapelle Jack McCullough J. D. Paul H. F.dolan Cecil Wilson J. E. Tyler Mable Moran Cedar ‘Rapids Mercy ‘Hospital Rosemary Jamison Mary Fink Cedar Rapids William Topkin Monticello Pat Conlan Mildred Moran Cascade Mary Zita Garrity Irene Dunn Wadena Finney Ary ‘Brown William English Harold Heefner

Larkey and Schladetsky Married in Monticello Presbyterian Church

Miss Helen Schladetsky of Olin and Willard Larkey of Onslow were wed Wednesday at the Presbyterian church by Rev. William Grossheim. The couple will live on a farm near Onslow. Mrs Lovell hosted a Monday dessert luncheon for the Monday Bridge club with high score by Mrs Rex Rick. Guests included Mrs T M Redmond and Mrs T E Hamilton with score prizes to Mrs George Timms and Mrs J A Thompson.

Helen Schladetsky Olin Willard Larkey Onslow Presbyterian Church William Grossheim George Timms J.A. Thompson

Furniture prices fall 25 to 50 percent since 1929

National and Southern furniture associations report prices today are 25 to 50 percent below 1929 levels for comparable goods while quality rises. A bedroom suite priced at 495 in 1929 now lists around 264. a dining suite once 327 in 1929 sells near 100 less, with value up more than 20 percent.

National Association of Furniture Manufacturers Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Association

Reproductions and Modernized Appliances Cut Costs Since 1929

A analysis notes a living room sofa faithful to an 18th century original remains in production with prices dropping from 290 in 1929 to about 183 today. A six cubic foot refrigerator, priced at 147.50 now, offers 25 features not in 1929 and uses 50 to 75 percent less electricity.

Cadence of 1930s fashion and social news note

Peggy Sage previews a tuneful Music Box Bag and back pocketed campus gloves as campus style grows with tubular silhouettes in black bengaline. A feature by Clemen tine Paddleford explores soda jerking and fountain lesson humor. Fashion cites reversible coats, felt hats, and knee high boots among winter looks. Local engagements and social rounds close with birthday and wedding notices.

Peggy Sage Peggy Clementine Paddleford Philadelphia Record Fountain Bar George Clark the Gazette

North English Clubs Host Teacher Socials

Teachers from North English schools were hosted by Mrs. Frank Allen on Tuesday. Lois Miller and Miss Billie Rae organized the event. Mrs. Ray Claypool plans a Poinsettia club gathering next Thursday. The Fortnightly club met with Mrs. Melvin McCurdy featuring several speakers.

Frank Allen Lois Miller Billie Rae Ray Claypool Melvin McCurdy Jack Lavelle Merlyn Miller Robert Burris C. C. Carnes Will Foster

Reception Honors Three Families in Mount Vernon Church

A Friday reception in Mount Vernon's Methodist church honored three families. Rev Loyd Gustafson and wife returning for another year, Rev E T Gough and wife new district superintendent arriving from Marion, and Dr W G Rowley and family moving to Cedar Rapids for his new Trinity church pastor post.

Mount Vernon Loyd Gustafson E. T. Gough Marion W. G. Rowley Cedar Rapids Trinity Church

Engagement announced at party for Luella Pankow and Lafayette Bahnsen

A surprise birthday gathering for Lafayette Bahnsen hosted by Luella Pankow and Bernelda Bahnsen announced the engagement of Luella Pankow to Lafayette Bahnsen. The event featured program by Mrs. Bissell Dorothy Endsley and Elizabeth Marshall and a wedding gift for Mrs. Helen Downing Brownell.

Lafayette Bahnsen Luella Pankow Bernelda Bahnsen Fred Pankow Theodore Bahnsen R. J. Tidman W. M. Bissell Hawthorne Club Bissell Dorothy Endsley Elizabeth Marshall Helen Downing Brownell Progressive Woman's Club C. E. Wherry Lena Shimerda C. H. Rogers R. B. Pollock T. J. van Dyke H. W. Farnham Moriona

Presbyterian Missionary Circle Hosts and Camp Fire Gatherings

Springville Miss Ella Faust and Mrs. J. S. Bowdish hosted the Presbyterian Missionary circle with Mrs. Gearhart and Mrs. Dyke presenting the study lesson. Presbyterial officers Mrs. W. P. Enright, Mrs. P. B. Bradley, and guests from Cedar Rapids attended. Camp Fire Girls met with Mrs. D. M. Beck. Patricia Gatewood hosted a treasure hunt, wiener roast, and slumber party at her home west of Whittier.

Ella Faust J. S. Bowdish Presbyterian Missionary Circle G. W. Gearhart G. L. Dyke W. P. Enright P. B. Bradley Ray Pollock Stohler Cedar Rapids D. M. Beck Patricia Gatewood Whittier

Calendar of Events Highlights Local Venues and Delights

Cedar Rapids gallery opens with 25 oil paintings at 2 30 and a talk by Marvin Cone at 3. Des Moines hosts Masonic fall festival and picnic at the state fair grounds at 2.00. Marion Chamber of Commerce dinner at 6 30. Waterloo Navy band concerts at 3 and 8 p.m. in Dairy Cattle Congress hippodrome. Cedar Rapids hosts scouting course at 7 15 p.m. and 4-H meeting at Montrose hotel. Conferences, dinners, dances, and athletic events fill the week across Iowa cities including Iowa City Belle Plaine Fairfield Cedar Falls and Iowa Stadium activities.

Cedar Rapids Art Association Marvin Cone Junior League of Cedar Rapids Des Moines State Fairgrounds Za Ga Zig Shrine Temple Marion Marion Chamber of Commerce Marion Golf Club Waterloo United States Navy Band American Legion University of Scouting Coe College Montrose Hotel Eastern Iowa Cedar Rapids Country Club Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College Iowa City Indiana Iowa Stadium

Onslow Evening Notices and Club Hostess Events

Mrs N L Lowe hosted the Afternoon Bridge club on Tuesday with prizes awarded to Mrs Ed Kleineck and Mrs Harold Jordan. Mrs Kleineck guest, Mrs Anna Petersen assisted in serving. P T A elected W K Kennedy president with D J Wasson as vice president and A F Pottle as secretary treasurer. Womans Missionary Society met with Mrs A G Hutton. Jessie McMaster presided and Frank Schroeder led the program with Mrs Wilson Briggs helping serve. guest Mrs C A Neville of Richland attended.

N. L. Lowe Bridge Club Ed Kleineck Harold Jordan Kleineck Anna Petersen W. K. Kennedy D. J. Wasson A. F. Pottle Womans Missionary Society A. G. Hutton Jessie McMaster Frank Shroeder Wilson Briggs C. A. Neville Richland

St Mary’s hosts card party and roast with fall festival plans

The Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters held a progressive card party at St. Mary’s auditorium with bridge pinochle and o uchre. Under direction of Mrs Minnie Worrell and Mrs Beatrice Zerby a wiener roast followed Monday. Plans for the annual fall festival at St Mary’s auditorium on Oct 15 are being made with Joe Marshek leading the committee.

Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters St. Mary’s Auditorium Minnie Worrell Beatrice Zerby St. Mary’s Church St. Mary's Auditorium Joe Marshek

Sunflower Rebekah Lodge to Convene Tuesday Evening

The Sunflower Rebekah lodge will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening. The Women’s Relief Corps will meet next Wednesday evening. The notice announces local lodge activities and upcoming gatherings.

Sunflower Rebekah Lodge Women's Relief Corps

Blairstown Club Hosts Teacher Reception With Glee Club

The Blairstown Community school club held its annual teachers reception on Wednesday. New club president Mrs William Carlson presided. The program featured performances by the girls glee club directed by Ruth Casey with Dale Garling as accompanist. Marian Roe of Vinton and Ernest Peck of London England also participated.

Blairstown William Carlson Ruth Casey Dale Garling Marian Roe Vinton Ernest Peck London England

Mechanicsville Couple Married at Little Brown Church Nashua

Miss Relda D. Russell and Leonard Streets wed Saturday at the Little Brown church near Nashua. Relda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry L. Russell, wore a Morocco blue dress and maroon accessories. She teaches, and Leonard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Streets, farms in Mechanicsville. They will reside in Mechanicsville after a brief honeymoon.

Gazette Martelle Relda D. Russell Perry L. Russell Mechanicsville Leonard Streets Ernest Streets Little Brown Nashua Morley High School Iowa State Teachers College Tipton High School

Local Ladies Clubs Host Autumn Gatherings

W C T U members enjoyed a picnic dinner and meeting at Mrs W S Millen's home. The Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Mrs Ernest Gurke's, with guests including Mrs Henry Hunt and Mrs Elizabeth Gibbs. Good Cheer club met at Mrs Ida Phillips home with several Robinson and Hunt family members attending. Outlook club opened its fall season at Mrs Nellie Faust's residence.

W.C.T.U W. S. Millen Friay Ladies Aid Society Immanuel Lutheran Church Ernest Gurke Good Cheer Club Ida Phillips Henry Hunt Elizabeth Gibbs Sarah Robinson Elizabeth Robinson Ruth Klaus Alice Mae Hunt Shirley Hannemann Outlook Club Nellie Faust

Fairfax Card Club Holds Euchre and 500 Night at St Patrick's

The W. C. O. F. court of Fairfax No. 769 met Monday evening at St. Patrick's auditorium. Prizes went to Evalena Sampson Ella Moynihan Mary Stallman and Mary Berger. The door prize was won by Mrs. Schulte. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs. Macleland Mrs. Frieda Bowler and Mrs. Lester Mitchell.

W. C. O. F. Court of Fairfax St. Patrick’s Auditorium Euchre Evalena Sampson Ella Moynihan Mary Stallman Mary Berger Schulte Macleland Frieda Bowler Lester Mitchell

Central City Couple Wed at Methodist Church

Miss Edith Price and Floyd Covington wed at the Methodist church with Rev. E. C. Allen officiating on Sept. 24. Edith is a Central City High School and Cedar Rapids beauty school graduate. the couple will not reside in Central City. Kenneth McNeil hosted the North Linn Savings Bank association and staff at his home midweek with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Remer.

Edith Price Jesse Price Floyd Covington Roy Covington E. C. Allen Covington Central City High School Cedar Rapids Centrality Kenneth McNeil North Linn Savings Bank Association R. T. Remer

Social and Club Hosting Notes From Riverside Area

Mrs. Jennie Barber hosted a Wednesday evening gathering in honor of Miss Dorothy Story on her birthday. Attendees included Mrs. Edith Moore, Mrs. Marie Slife, Mrs. Della Sharpe, Mrs. Ruth Adams, Mrs. Florence Sellers, and Mrs. Iris Smola. 900 Urbana. Mrs. C. D. Moore hosted the Bay View Literary club's re assembling meeting with sixteen members present and new officers elected: President Mrs. A. B. Hilliard, Vice President Mrs. M. E. Dingman, Recording Secretary Mrs. Willie Cue, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. C. A. Cross, Treasurer Mrs. J. E. Matthews. Committees named for Program, Social, and Flowers. Seventeen members enrolled for the coming year's study.

Ted Flora Tillotson Center Point F. W. Lindahl Walker Rufus Sisler Wayne Hinton Coggon Jennie Barber Dorothy Story Edith Moore Marie Slife Della Sharpe Ruth Adams Florence Sellers Iris Smola Bay View Literary Club A. B. Hilliard M. E. Dingman Willie Cue C. A. Cross J. E. Matthews T. H. Kelly

Center Junction Women Host Methodist Aid at Home

Center Junction Mrs Arthur Wilcox was hostess to the Methodist Ladies Aid society at her home Thursday. Mrs W H Hansen conducted the business meeting. Special guests included Carrie Preas, Mrs Dean McDonald, Mrs August Schrader, Mrs H J Dirks, Mrs Fred Brokens, Mrs F D Sutherland, Mrs W H Bohrer and Mrs Franz Charbonneaux.

Arthur Wilcox Methodist Ladies Aid Society W. H. Hansen Carrie Preas Dean McDonald August Schrader H. J. Dirks Fred Brokens F. D. Sutherland W. H. Bohrer Franz Charbonneaux

Turner couple to begin new pastorate in Cresco Ja

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Turner leave this week for their new pastorate at Cresco, Ja. Members and friends of the Methodist church hosted a dinner in their honor Wednesday night. On Thursday the Masonic lodge and Eastern Star honored them at a pot-luck at the I. O. O. F. hall.

G. W. Turner Cresco The Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Eastern Star I. O. O. F. Hall

Adelaide Gray Weds Dale Carpenter In Garnaville Nuptials

Miss Adelaide Gray granddaughter of pioneer John Mathias Hagensick and Dale Carpenter wed at the Pioneer Rock church near Garnaville. Attendants were Stanton Carpenter and Dorothy Stemm, with Keith Gray giving the bride away. Music by Mrs. K W Rush and a noon dinner followed at The Pines near McGregor.

Garnavillo Pioneer Rock Garnaville Adelaide Gray Clayton County John Mathias Hagensick Dale Carpenter Allan Darling Caledonia Stanton Carpenter Coon Rapids Dorothy Stemm Fort Dodge Keith Gray Postville

Luncheon for Past Matrons at Mrs. Hatcher Home

The Past Matrons circle were entertained at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Jessie Hatcher on Wednesday. Mesdames Martha Stookey Vera Buchanat Daisy Butler and Kathrynnie assisted. A Chinese checkers game followed the business session.

Jessie Hatcher Martha Stookey Vera Buchanat Daisy Butler Kathrynnie

Baldwin Mrs Charles Scott Hosts Woman's Club Meeting

Mrs. Charles Scott hosted the Woman's club at a cafeteria supper to open the year. Mrs. Grace Graves outlined the work and Mrs. Lubben read a paper for the first meeting of the year.

Charles Scott Woman's Club Grace Graves Lubben

Ladies Club Hosts Mrs Hill at Friday Meeting

The Ladies Literary and Social club gathered at Mrs. E. L. Hill’s home on Friday. Mrs Lulu Read spoke on History of Iowa and Mrs Hill performed several piano selections.

E. L. Hill Lulu Read Iowa

Local Couples Celebrate Milestones At House Gatherings

Columbus Junction residents mark anniversaries and birthdays with small gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. John Dilts, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Selser, Mr. and Mrs. H Lee Huston, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Grimen, and Mr. and Mrs. John Coon hosted relatives and friends on various evenings. A Louisa county courthouse employee led a steak fry at Columbus Chatauqua park.

John Dilts Frank Selser H. Lee Huston Mr. Huston Russell Grim

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