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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1936

Page

2

Courtesies Honor Departing Pastor At Mount Vernon

In Mount Vernon Farewell events for Rev E T Gough and his family included a Friday dinner at the Methodist church with the ladies aid serving and a social hour. A tea for Mrs Gough hosted by Chapter D T P E O and a Dutch treat dinner for public school and Cornell faculty groups followed. Various clubs and committees held gatherings as plans for the year were discussed.

Mount Vernon E. T. Gough Marion Methodist Church Ladies Aid Horace Miller Ralph Klinefelter Ruth Newell Minnie Ristow Walter Hutchinson Cedar Rapids Cornell Palisades Lodge James McCutcheon Harry Kelley W. S. Ebersole C. W. Neff Helen Schroeder Baker House Charles Keyes Elizabeth Kimball American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

B and P W hosts guest night at Montrose hotel

The Business and Professional Women's club plans a guest night Tuesday. The meeting starts at 7 45 p m in the Crystal room of the Montrose hotel. Robert O Bickel will give an illustrated lecture titled A Thousand Miles of Eastern Iowa Rivers by Canoe. Members are asked to bring one or more guests.

Business and Crystal Room Montrose Hotel Robert O. Bickel Iowa

Central Park Presbyterian Ladies Plan Meetings and Picnics

The Ladies and society of Central Park Presbyterian church schedule gatherings this Friday at 2 30 p m at 1708 B avenue NE with assisting members including Walter Rice and A T Pleune. A picnic luncheon is set for 12 30 p m at 1427 First avenue E with hostesses Lewis Yachik and R W Williams. The Ephesian class meets at 1410 Fifth avenue SE at 12 30 p m for a picnic luncheon with Mrs J A Gossett hosting and Mrs J A Glass assisting.

Ladies and Society of Central Park Presbyterian Church C. H. Hook B Avenue NE Walter Rice A. T. Pleune A. W. van Vleck A. C. Robbie Arthur Baxter R. M. Threlkeld Harland Hickey C. R. Whisler Otto Gustafsson A. E. Tapper Joe Carberry Walter George Waln First Avenue E Lewis Yachik R. W. Williams J. A. Gossett Fifth Avenue SE J. A. Glass

Atalissa Social Notes Include Visits and Band Start

Atalissa residents hosted visitors from Wilton and Moscow as Mr and Mrs Verl Miller entertained. The Royal Neighbors moved to new quarters, and a Ladies Aid meeting of the Christian church occurred with Mrs Jess Van Horn. A no district convention of Christ churches drew attendees including Mrs Van Horn and Bertha King. A band formed with Rev H E Dieter as instructor, and officers C H Van Horn president Naomi Federlein secretary Mabel Carlisle treasurer were elected. Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at church parlors Wednesday.

Verl Miller Frank Coss Wilton Newton Lang Inez Moscow Ladies Aid of the Christian Church Jess van Horn Atalissa Christ William Nachbour Bertha King H. E. Dieter Zionatheran Church Presiant C. H. van Horn Aomi Federlein Mabel Carlisle Presbyterian Ladies Aid

Local Announcements of Marriages and Engagements

Iowa City reports several upcoming marriages and engagements. Mrs Albie Schmidt and Otto W Strasser of Iowa City announce their marriage planned for Oct 6 in Iowa City. Verna Long of Iowa City and Ralph Chilton of New London announce an imminent Des Moines ceremony. Eva Lucille Davison and Sherman B Watm of Washington both University of Iowa students will wed in November in Iowa City. Miss Mable Claire Bridenstine of Newton and Karl Jasper of Newton plan Nov 4 nuptials. Bridenstine parents announce. Martha Davis and Fysther Hunter attend Federation meeting in Springfield Illinois representing the Iowa City chapter.

Albiechmidt Otto W. Strasser Iowa City Verna Long Ralph Chilton New London Ann Des Moines S. Capitol Street Eva Lucille Davison Washington Sherman B. Watm University of Iowa Eugene A. Gilmore Iowa Univerity Iowa Dames Mable Claire Bridenstine Newton Karl Jasper W. L. Bridenstine Iowa University Martha Davis F Ysther Hunter The Federated Business and Profesional Women’s Clubs Springfield Ill

Local social notes from Columbus Junction and area

Colunbus Junction hosts include Mr. and Mrs. H B Thomas who visited Tampa I A, Imma Beckman chapter O E S entertained by Mr and Mrs Neil Anwyl with Ruth Anwyl and Mrs Fred Ochs assisting. Desmond Kulp and others hosted by Mr and Mrs Howard Kulp. Mes Calmes Connie Ford and Charles Jennings hosted Whatsoever society. Miss Anna Shherrill and Floyd F Phillips wed at Jesse Phillips home with attendants Dora Phillips and Verl Phillips.

H. B. Thomas Tampa I la Imma Beckman Neil Anwyl Connie Ford Charles Jennings W. A. Bloomquist Anna Shherrill Burlington Floyd F. Phillips Grandview Jesse Phillips Dora Phillips Verl Phillips

Eastern Star Picnic Attracts Over Fifty To Mechanicsville Hall

More than fifty persons attended the annual Eastern Star family picnic at Mechanicsville Masonic hall on Tuesday evening. Mrs. R. A. Smith hosted a birthday lunch Wednesday for her mother Mrs. Vesta Hines with Thimble club members and friends. Out of town guests included Mrs. Florence Chapman of Santa Cruz California and Mr. and Mrs. Forest P. Hines of Cedar Rapids.

Eastern Star Masonic Hall R. A. Smith Thimble Club Vesta Hines Tlorence Chapman Santa Cruz Calif Forest P. Hines Cedar Rapids

Ships at Sea Quilt Letters C to G Pattern

Nancy Page guides appliqué of signal flags C through G in a left band of a Ships at Sea quilt. Includes cut sizes, color scheme, star accents, folding points, and steps for assembling letters with squares and stars, plus optional separate pennants and mid page notes.

Nancy

Local Social Roundup Highlights Luncheon Bridge and Honors

Hawkeye and Mesdames C. A. Munson and F. T. McGrew hosted a luncheon and bridge party with 24 guests. High scores went to Mrs. L. W. Sachs and Mrs. G. L. Hurdlow. Also honored were newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Owen Whiteford and Mr. and Mrs. Loren Ostrander at Windsor Chapter meet. Officers elected for Senior and Junior Ladies Aid societies include Clara Foot and H. C. Carmichael respectively.

C. A. Munson F. T. McGrew Munson McGrew L. W. Sachs G. L. Hurdlow Owen Whiteford Loren Ostrander Windsor Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Raymond Burkhart Erwin Marvin Burkhart W. E. Walsh Bridge Club W.R.C Randalia Hall Dorothy Rubyer Hawkeye Senior Ladies Aid Society Clara Foot H. B. Cumming J. C. Hennig Herman Smith Junior Ladies Aid Society H. C. Carmichael Joe Goff A. D. Knox E. J. King

Bay View Literary Club Hosts Assembly Party

Mrs. C. A. Cross hosted the Bay View Literary club at an assembly party Friday with a buffet luncheon, business meeting, and social hour. Members of the Loyal circle of the Christian church plan a church fair at the church Thursday evening.

C. A. Cross Bay View

Beatrice Herr and Hal Huber Wed in Galena Illinois

Marriage announced for Beatrice Herr daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Herr and Hal Huber son of Mr and Mrs Otha Huber in Galena Illinois on September 26. The couple were attended by Clarence Grove and the notice also records Mrs Leland Kracaw hosting Justamere club and prize winners Mrs C F Holmes Mrs A G Richardson and Mrs H F Freshwaters. Additionally Mrs John Flander hosted the 4 T C club with honors at 500 awarded to Mrs Myron Oswalt Mrs Ed Peiffer Mrs Clarence Singmaster and Mrs Herbert Royce.

Beatrice Herr Earl Herr Hal Huber Otha Huber Galena Illinois Clarence Grove Leland Kracaw Justamere Club C. F. Holmes A. G. Richardson H. F. Freshwaters John Flander T. C Myron Oswalt Ed Peiffer Clarence Singmaster Herbert Royce

Ships at Sea Quilt Leaflet Request

Direction leaflet for the Ships at Sea Quilt may be had on request from Nancy Page care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Enclose a stamped self addressed envelope.

Nancy Page The Cedar Rapids

Wheatland Eastern Star honors Van Pelt couple

The Wheatland lodge entertained Mr. and Mrs. Keith Van Pelt with five hundred honors to Mrs. Charles Barnes of London Frank Butterfield of Calamus Mrs. Lenard Kuebler and Melvin Klahn of Toronto and contest prizes to Ione Endorf Mrs. Agatha Klahn and Joanna Agnew.

Eastern Star Lodge Keith van Pelt Charles Barnes London Frank Butterfield Calamus Lenard Kuebler Melvin Klahn Toronto Ione Endorf Agatha Klahn Joanna Agnew Earl Kitts Walter Martens Charles Patterson A. E. MclIlvain

Lizzie Elliott to Spend Winter in California Farewell

A Sunday gathering at Mrs. Lizzie Elliott's home in Troy Mills marked her plan to winter in California. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Windell Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Haars Center Point, and local families from Coggan, Troy Mills, and Ramsey households. Rally day services planned at the Methodist church with Rev. S. A. Bretnell in charge. fres hmen party held at the school Thursday.

Lizzie Elliott California Howard Ramsey Henry Windell Atkins Fred Haars Center Point Clifford Dudley Coggan Troy Mills Methodist Church S. A. Bretnell

Birthday Party For K Y B Club Divisions At Urbana

The first division hosted the second division at a birthday party at Mrs. W S Burrell’s home. After a short program, games and lunch followed. Guests included Mrs. Walter Smith Mrs. Will Moore Mrs. John Mumford and others. hostesses and Just a Mere club members attended with families. An all day meeting remained at Mrs. Chet’s home with invited guests.

K. Y. B. Club W. S. Burrell Walter Smith Will Moore John Mumford J. C. Mathews B. A. King Clifford Ferguson Roy Petro

St Patrick's Card Party and Lodge Meet in Colesburg

Colesburg St Patrick's parish held a card party at Bush's hall with Mrs Paul Schrunk earning high score. Masonic and Eastern Star members gathered at Bert Hammond home as a courtesy to Mr and Mrs Hammond and daughter Alice who plan a Florida winter. About thirty guests shared a pot luck supper. W F M S of Zion Methodist Episcopal church met Thursday at Miss Vinnie Lovett's home with hostesses Mesdames Koeneke Sampson Wessel.

St. Patrick’s Parish Bush’s Hall Paul Schrunk Masonic Eastern Star Colesburg Bert Hammond Vinnie Lovett Marie Koeneke Tillie Sampson Bernita Wessel Miss Vinnie Lovett

Lost Nation L. A. Club Hosts Card Party Honors Prizes

Mrs. Carl Wazac hosted the L. A. club in Lost Nation with prizes awarded to Mrs. Florence Machande, Mrs. Paul Kankel, and Mrs. August Albess for card games.

Carl Wazac L. A Florence Machande Paul Kankel August Albess

Conesville Card Club Meets at Mrs Nietzel Home

The Double Eight Card club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Harold Nietzel home with Mrs. Forest Maxwell winning high prize and Ralph Crawford taking consolation. Attendees included several listed women and the session closed with a Farm Bureau leaders meeting at Mrs. William McCormick's home.

Harold Nietzel Forest Maxwell Ralph Crawford Eldred Maxwell Dennis Christianson Wilbur Brehme Charles Shellabarger Claire Hesseltine I. F. Everett Otto Wendling John Curtin Hilda Anna Owen Catharine McCormick Farm Bureau William McCormick

Harmony Class Meets At Mrs Eleanor Hilborn Studio

Members of an advanced harmony class gathered at teacher Mrs Eleanor Hilborns home studio 816 C avenue NW Saturday morning for their first fall meeting. The class will convene on the second Saturday of each month.

Eleanor Hilborn C Avenue NW

Sunshine Mission Women Board Meeting Scheduled

The Sunshine Mission women board of directors will meet Monday at 2 30 p m at the Mission home to discuss organizational matters.

Sunshine Mission Board OF Directors The Sunshine Mission

Mis Gertrude Fox to Wed Hugh L Rick in October

A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Gertrude Fox ahead of her October wedding to Hugh L Rick at Irene Navratil’s home. Prizes at the dance went to Mrs Art Roberts and Letta Eaton. Guests included the Fox sisters and a long list of local attendees and relatives.

Gertrude Fox Hugh L. Rick Irene Navratil Art Roberts Letta Eaton Misses Fox Marion Clark Bernice Biederman Henrietta Tilson Betty Tilson Clara Slagle Mary May Kathryn Lane Dorothy LaDonna Jean Pat Rick Eleanor Virginia Whitters Virginia Kinney Mary Griffin Anita Gordon Florence Arnold Bernice Zak Mary Agnes Barker Anna Dostal Delmar Weeks Clair Allen Horace Loomis Hugh E. Rick Glenn Fox W. W. Chyle Anna Farrington James B. Nash Godfrey Melenovsky Mary Kvach J. F. Navratil

W P C Bridge Club Hosts Picnic Supper Near Robins

Members and husbands enjoyed a banco games night Friday at the Joe Zeman home near Robins. Winners included Milton Pflughaupt George Maxfield Mrs Mack Elliott and S O Stamy with guests Miss Marie Hippert Mrs Mack Elliott of Los Angeles and Mr and Mrs Ralph Smitil of Cedar Rapids.

W. P. C. Bridge Club Joe Zeman Robins Banco Milton Pflughaupt George Maxfield Mack Elliott S. O. Stamy Los Angeles Calif Marie Hippert Wilmont Minn Ralph Smitil Cedar Rapids

East Side W C T U Picnic Dinner Speakers Planned

The east side W C T U meets for a picnic at Mrs Ellen Stewart on Johnson Avenue NW Tuesday at noon. County Attorney King Thompson the Rev W C Grant and the Rev Elton D Wells will speak. Members and friends are asked to bring picnic items and canned goods for the Benedict home in Des Moines.

Ellen Stewart Johnson Avenue NW King Thompson W. C. Grant Elton D. Wells Benedict Des Moines

Miss Eleanor Thompson Is Honored on Sixteenth Birthday

Miss Eleanor Thompson celebrated her sixteenth birthday Friday at her home 1217 Tenth street SE. Guests included Eleanor Thompson Helen Dmitruk Jennie Loukota Laura Bartholomew Jennie Dmitruk Laura Miller Jack Robertson Willie Langton Kenneth Mentzer and A J Coate.

Eleanor Thompson Tenth Street SE Helen Dmitruk Jennie Loukota Laura Bartholomew Jennie Dmitruk Laura Miller Jack Robertson Willie Langton Kenneth Mentzer A. J. Coate

The Tired Child Topic for PTA Round Table

The PTA council will hold a round table discussion on The Tired Child Tuesday at 2 15 p m in the board of education building. Council president Mrs S V Shonka asks executive committee members to meet with her at 2 p m.

P. T. A. Council Board of Education S. V. Shonka

ESA Sorority to Meet at YWCA Tuesday Evening

Epsilon Sigma Alpha will hold a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the YWCA with a business session at 8:30 p.m. Mrs Adah K Seely, who spent the summer in Spain, will speak on her experiences there.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Adah K. Seely Spain

St Luke's Alumnae to Gather Monday at 2 P M

The St Luke's alumnae will meet Monday at 2 p m at the nurses home for a regular gathering. Members are encouraged to bring any news or photos to share.

St. Luke’s

Visit Obers Hosts Weekend Guests

Week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Ober at 413 Tenth Street SE are Mrs. Jem Bradley of Waucoma and her son, Jem Bradley Jr.

C. L. Ober Tenth Street Jem Bradley Waucoma Jem, Jr

Ladies Aid Meeting at Saron Lutheran Church

The Ladies aid of Saron Lutheran church will meet in the church parlors at 2 30 Thursday. Hostesses will include Mesdames F J Carlson Charles Pose W H Proescholdt and W Sabin.

Ladies Aid of Saron Lutheran Church F. J. Carlson Charles Pose W. H. Proescholdt W. Sabin

Social circle at People's Church meeting Friday

The social circle of the People's Church will gather Friday afternoon at Miss Marie Schmermund's home 1600 Second Avenue SE. Miss Betty Low will assist. Mrs. M S Hallman will speak.

People’s Church The Marie Schmermund Second Avenue SE Betty Low M. S. Hallman

Woman's Missionary Society Meeting Planned

Free Methodist group schedules a meeting for women on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at 1325 B avenue NW home of Mrs. Joanna Lahue with the Women's Missionary Society leading the event.

Free Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society Joanna Lahue B Avenue NW

First Evangelical Ladies Meet at Church Parlor

The First Evangelical Ladies association will hold a meeting Thursday at 2 30 p m in the church parlors. Mrs George Knaus division will serve as hostess.

First Evangelical Ladies Association First Evangelical Church George Knaus

First Reformed Ladies Meet at 2 P M

The Ladies and Society of the First Reformed Church plan to meet Wednesday at 2 PM at the home of Mrs. L. E. Kizer 944 N Street.

First Reformed Ladies and Society of the First Reformed Church L. E. Kizer N Street

Olivet Presbyterian Lydian Society Meets Wednesday

The Olivet Presbyterian Lydian Society will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at 270 Twelfth Street, the home of Mrs Line Taylor.

Olivet Presbyterian, Lydian Society of Olivet Presbyterian Church Line Taylor Twelfth Street

St Johns Guild to Meet with Mrs Kopp Thursday

St Johns Episcopal Church announces a guild meeting with Mrs F W Kopp at 1556 First Avenue E scheduled for Thursday at 1 30 p m.

St. John’s Episcopal St. John’s Guild F. W. Kopp First Avenue E

Immaculate Conception St Rose Circle Meet at Monahan Home

The St Rose circle of Immaculate Conception Church will be entertained by Mrs F J Monahan of 824 First Avenue E at her home Thursday at 2 p.m. Mrs E R Smith will assist.

Immaculate Conception St. Rose Circle F. J. Monahan First Avenue E E. R. Smith

St. Joan's Circle Sets Meeting at Mrs Grady Home

St. Joan's circle members will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Walter Grady 119 Twenty seventh street drive SE.

St. Joan’s Circle Walter Grady Twenty-seventh Street Drive

St. Marys Circle Guest Day at Immaculate Conception

St Marys Circle of the Immaculate Conception church hosts a guest day on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the school parlor. Members and their friends are invited to attend.

St. Mary’s Circle

Calvary Baptist Circles Plan All Day Friday Meetings

Calvary Baptist church circles schedule meetings Friday at private homes. Anna Narber circle gathers at 10 30 a m at 321 Fifth street NW for an all day session. Sarah Fuller circle hosts an all day meeting at Mrs Mc Gregor’s home with church assembly at 10 30 a m for transportation. A 1 30 p m circle meets at Mrs George Packer’s home 1447 Fourth avenue SE.

Calvary Baptist Calvary Baptist Church Anna Narber Lester Elam Fifth Street Sarah Fuller McGregor George Packer Fourth Avenue SE

Book review and club notices at St Pauls Methodist Church

District No 8 sponsors a Monday book review in the church parlors with music and Mrs W H Michel reviewing Let the Hurricane Roar by Rose Wilder Lane The Susannah Wesley class picnic lunch Friday at 1230 at Mrs W E Warren 211 Park Court SE others host paid luncheons Kensington and other class meetings with assigned hostesses and locations listed

St. Paul’s Methodist W. H. Michel Rose Wilder Lane Susannah Wesley W. E. Warren Parkcourt SE Protheon T. B. McIlraith Bever Avenue SE G. T. Everett W. C. Ellis Herman Keller J. A. Miller Philathea A. A. Brooks Third Avenue SE Kensington Florence Narber Vernon White George Miller A. C. Barta C. A. Hayner F. W. Mulson H. N. Stoehr Edith Hesbacher A. C. Fisher W. A. Bergen John Nash H. S. Perdue

Ladies Aid Meeting At St James Methodist Church

The Ladies Aid society of St James Methodist church will meet Thursday at 2 30 in the church parlors.

Ladies Aid Society of St. James

Ladies Aid Meeting Plans Four Seasons Birthday Party

The Ladies Aid society will meet in the church parlors Thursday at 2 30 with hostesses Mrs C Shamberger Mrs A J Baumhoefner Mrs A Sloan Mrs J Brems Mrs C Wright and Mrs F Wheeler There will be a four seasons birthday party and each member is asked to take a guest.

Ladies Aid Society C. Shamberger A. J. Baumhoefner A. Sloan J. Brems C. Wright F. Wheeler Four Seasons

Community group notices schedule evening gatherings

C C class meets Tuesday at 6 30 PM at Mrs G W Hart 812 Third Street NW for a picnic. Division No 4 meets with Mrs Sylvia Hollenbeck 716 Eighth Street NW Thursday for a luncheon. W F M S meets Friday 2 30 PM at Mrs C L Hampton 427 Fourth Ave SW. Upstream class hosts Halloween masquerade Friday 7 30 PM at church. John Wesley class Friday 7 30 PM at G T McHardy 249 Johnson Avenue NW. Camp Fire friendship council Thursday 6 30 PM at church for covered dish dinner. Camp Fire girls and mothers invited.

Cc. C. C G. W. Hart Third Street Donald Doran Division No. 4 Sylvia Hollenbeck Eighth Street NW Ed Kvitek Charles F. Perrill Johnson Avenue Camp Fire Friendship Council Camp Fire

Elizabeth Gordon Circle Guest Meeting at Grand Avenue Presbyterian

The Elizabeth Gordon circle of Grand Avenue United Presbyterian will hold its annual guest meeting Tuesday evening at Mrs. Taylor's home, 300 Nineteenth Street SE. Guest speaker will be Miss Rachel Witwer. assisting hostesses include Misses Bessie Gray, Margaret Hillman, Nora Atherton and Mesdames Dan Kruidenier and Charles Siegfried.

Grand Avenue

St. Matthew's Dance at Danceland Friday Planned

St. Matthew's parish circle of St. Matthew's church hosts a Friday dance at Danceland with committee members Mrs. E. Hollander and Mrs. George Haldy supervising.

St. Matthew’s St. Gertrude’s St. Matthew’s Church E. Hollander George Haldy

Kenwood Presbyterian Woman's Circle to Meet at 2 PM

The women of Kenwood Presbyterian church will gather Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Sydney Myers' home, 610 Thirty-third Street NE. Mrs. Libbie Kraut will assist.

Kenwood Presbyterian Kenwood Presbyterian Church Sydney Myers Thirty-third Street Libbie Kraut

John Huss Ladies Aid Meeting Planned

John Huss Ladies Aid will meet Thursday with Mrs. Josephine Bean at 1004 First Street SW at 2 15 p.m.

John Huss

St Elizabeth's Circle to Meet for Friday Luncheon

St Elizabeth's circle of Im maculate Conception church will meet in the school parlors Friday for a 1 p.m. luncheon. Mrs. M. J. Busler will be the hostess.

Immaculate Conception St. Elizabeth’s Circle Immaculate Conception Church M. J. Busler

Daniel's Park Ladies Aid Meeting at 2 PM

The Ladies Aid of Daniel's Park meets with Mrs. Sherman Huston at 795 Shaver Road NE on Thursday at 2 p.m.

Daniel’s Park Daniel's Park Presbyterian Church Sherman Huston Shaver Road

Berean Class Picnic at Mrs Waln Home

St Pauls Berean class gathers for a picnic luncheon at Mrs George E Waln's home 1427 First Avenue East on Friday at 12 30 p m. Assisting will be Mrs Lewis Yachik and Mrs R W Williams.

St. Paul’s. Berean St. Paul's Church George E. Waln First Avenue E Lewis Yachik R. W. Williams

Community Socials Highlight Local Gatherings

The A B club met Thursday at Mrs. Amos White's home with Miss Ruth Swarts as co host. The American Legion auxiliary met Friday at Mrs. Charles Kivell Sr and a Parent-Teacher meeting occurred Tuesday.

Amos White Ruth Swarts American Legion Auxiliary Charles Kivell

Local Bridge and Club Gatherings Hit Tight Schedule

Keyston e Miss Wilma Bo eh nke hosted her bridge club Monday with Doris Kroehnke taking high score. The Ladies Literary club met Tuesday at Mrs. Dwight Ayres home and a play was staged by Mesdames Has kins Weise and Froning. The Jolly Thirteen Bridge club met with Mrs Anna Hamann Wednesday, while Mrs William Wilde entertained the Two to Four club. The Ever Ready club was entertained by Mrs Sophia Feuerback Wednesday evening. Mrs F J Hoskins hosted Belle Plaine Contract club Tuesday and Friday hosted the Ladies Bridge club. Dr and Mrs C E Thomas entertained Wednesday with guests Mr and Mrs C A Johnson and son Charles, plus Mr and Mrs F J Hoskins and Mr and Mrs L F Weise. Kensington club met with Mrs L F Weise Thursday and Keystone Auto club met Thursday.

Wilma Boehnke Doris Kroehnke Ladies Literary Club Dwight Ayres Mesdames F. J. Haskins L. F. Weise A. Froning Jolly Thirteen Anna Hamann William Wilde Sophia Feuerback F. J. Hoskins Belle Plaine Ladies Bridge Club C. E. Thomas C. A. Johnson and Son Charles L. F. Wiese Kensington Club Keystone Auto Club

Traer Monday Club Members Share Social Evening

Traer residents from the Monday club and their husbands gathered for a social evening with entertainment committee members D. R. Cottrell H. R. Blanchard and Rev. O. F. Meede. The junior high girls trio Eva Voetberg Anna Pearl Kanipe and Mildred Henry sang with Evelyn Pope on piano. Mr and Mrs Walter Westphalen hosted Sunday for the birthdays of Mrs Westphalen and Mrs A J Ploen. Bonhomie club elected officers President Mrs A J Calderwood Vice President Mary Stark Secretary Mary Beecher Treasurer Mrs John Steffen Reporter Ella Clark Federation delegate Mrs Andrew Whannel.

Monday Club Traer D. R. Cottrell H. R. Blanchard O. F. Meede Eva Voetberg Anna Pearl Kanipe Mildred Henry Evelyn Pope Walter Westphalen

Country club hosts and postnuptial shower noted

Castalia hosts Mrs Earl Anderson and Mrs W F Anderson as hostesses Thursday at the Country club. Attendees include Mrs George Peckham Mrs Donald Peckham Mrs Fred Ever man Mrs Millard Sampson Mrs W L Richards Mrs Harold Raw son Mrs C R Winn Johnny Mrs Roy Dean Mrs C B Schopp Mrs F W Harvey Mrs Harold Harvey and Mrs Cora Harvey. A post nuptial shower was tendered Mr and Mrs Clifford Raul son on Wednesday.

Earl Anderson W. F. Anderson Country Club George Peckham Donald Peckham Fred Everman Millard Sampson W. L. Richards Harold Rawson C. R. Winn Johnny Roy Dean C. B. Schopp F. W. Harvey Harold Harvey Cora Harvey Clifford Rauls

Local Socials Highlight Club Gatherings and Picnic

Arlington Mrs Louis Nus hosted the Four Four club Friday. Triangle club hosted a farewell at Mrs Charles Gitchells home Tuesday for Mrs A B Chamberlin. Mrs Perry Lickiss hosted the Helping Sisters club Thursday. The high school junior class enjoyed a picnic Tuesday with Mr and Mrs P H Klinefelter Miss Ferguson and Randall Hart joining.

Louis Nus Triangle Club Charles Gitchell A. B. Chamberlin Perry Lickiss Helping Sisters P. H. Klinefelter Miss Ferguson Randall Hart

Local Legion Auxiliary and Ladies Aid Hostess Gatherings

The Elberon American Legion auxiliary of the James R. Kalina post was entertained by Misses Lena and Bertha Wamser on Friday. Hostesses for the Ladies Aid of the M. E. church included Mesdames Irve Johnson W F Kucera M E Heaton and Stanley Wiley on Thursday.

American Legion Auxiliary James R. Kalina Lena Bertha Wamser Irve Johnson W. F. Kucera M. E. Heaton Stanley Wiley M. E. Church

Birthday surprises and prize awards noted in Oxford Junction

On Tuesday Oxford Junction honored Thomas Carstensen's birthday with surprise greetings. Thursday the Methodist Guild was entertained by hostesses Mrs Emma Becker and Miss Cytha Rickhoff. Saturday brought birthday surprises for Miss Minnie Klahn. Five hundred prizes were awarded to Miss Christine Ahrendsen and Mrs Tillie Pashek.

Thomas Carstensen Methodist Guild Emma Becker Cytha Rickhoff Minnie Klahn Christine Ahrendsen Tillie Pashek

Local Women Honor Guests at Muscatine Home

West Liberty women attended a gathering in Muscatine on Thursday at the home of Mrs. Margaret Nichols to honor Mrs. Robert Brooke’s house guests. Attendees from West Liberty included Mrs. W. B. Jayne, Mrs. S. W. Koster, Mrs. W. C. Nichols, Mrs. Lara Baxter, Mrs. Jennie Purvis, Mrs. G. P. Nichols, and Mrs. C. G. Grigg.

Muscatine Margaret Nichols Robert Brooke W. B. Jayne S. W. Koster W. C. Nichols Lara Baxter Jennie Purvis G. P. Nichols C. G Grigg

Mercy Alumnae Nurses Meet at Mercy Hospital

Mercy hospital nurses alumnae will gather Monday at 3 p.m. in the hospital library. The board of directors will also meet at 2 p.m. in the same facility.

Mercy Hospital

New Faculty Entertained by Strawberry Point School

The old faculty hosted the new teachers Miss Quitmeyer Holden and Noble at Strawberry Point Public School. The N I E club met at Mrs Grace Esch home Monday to rename as Delta A Dek club and elect officers led by President Mrs Lucille Dunfrund. The Double Four club met at Mrs Marie Shaffer home Wednesday with officers voted in headed by President Mrs Shaffer.

Quitmeyer, Holden and Noble Grace Esch Lucille Dunfrund Marie Shaffer Double Four Shaffer Fred Thillen

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