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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1935

Page

4

Taylor Carpenter Golden Wedding Recalls Cedar Rapids Love

Mrs. Maud Woodman Carpenter and Taylor Carpenter, celebrating fifty years of marriage, recall their Cedar Rapids courtship and a life in business and civic circles. The couple hosted an informal anniversary reception at their 508 A Avenue NE home, reflecting on dances, opera era outings, and their roles in local banks and Masonic groups. The article highlights their early romance, Laid out in Taylor’s Hayday and Maud’s rising bank roles, with notes on houses, farms, and social scenes from Greene's Opera House to the Beatty Funeral Home site today.

Cedar Rapids Taylor Carpenter Avenue NE Beatty Funeral Home Gabriel Carpenter Greene’s Opera House Deburns Mustsche Maude Carpenter Daudler Frank Wooamsn Greenes Opera House Rai Bezu Ls ci Carpenters Mr. Carpenter Mrs. Carpenter Jones and Eaton First Avenue First Second Streets Grace Episcopal Church Tavior Carpenter Moeeber Vettry imi + orden A Vlerk Tee Cadat Rey Lancaster Taylor Eighth Street Twelfth Avenue Tyler School Oak Hall Cemetery Sixth and Seventh Avenue Mount Vernon Road Carpenter Cedar Rapids National Bank Eaton’s Hardware Store Wm. King Company A. H Connor and Company Quaker Oats Company Masonic

Cedar Rapids Couple United For Life In 1885 Nuptials

The Cedar Rapids wedding of Maud Woodman and Taylor Carpenter was held at Deputy Marshal Frank Woodman’s home. The ceremony, by Rev. John Hood, followed a reception and they will reside on Third Avenue. Guests from Chicago Marengo Kirksville Belle Plaine Galesburg Iowa City and more attended.

Maud Woodman Marengo Cedar Rapids Taylor Blade Beloit Belle Plaine Frank Woodman South Second Street Taylor Carpenter CW. Eaton Carpenter Cc. S. Lamb Chicago M. S. Wilson Jessie Snavely C. C. Lamb Olin Meeks Sallie Rudolph Kirksville F. Dunn Carl Aldrich Galesburg Nellie Simmons Clarence Carrie Taylor Iowa City Ringgold Eighth and Ninth Streets

Local Clubs Elect Officers And Host Events In Strawberry Point

Strawberry Point Embroidery club elected officers at Mrs H J Esch home with Esch as president Durrand as vice president Harwood as secretary and treasurer Ruby Kempe was hostess to Recreation club where Margaret Scofield won high score Moser traveling prize and Davis consolation Thirteen members and three guests attended Weber Duncan hosted a mixer at the Duncan home Lunch at Franklin hotel followed by PEO Chapter ER meeting at Mrs Dunfrund home Lois Peter state organizer from Clarinda attended The Garden club observed guest day at Congregational church Awards by Mrs Fenchel with Weger first and Eaton second.

The Embroidery Club H. J. Esch H J. Esch G. E. Durrand M F. Harwood Ruby Kempe Margaret Scofield C. B. Moser F. E. Davis Freda Smith Lois Peter Clarinda Garden Club Congregational Church Fred Fenchel George Weger Grace Eaton

Keswick Legion Auxiliary installs new officers

Sigourney Mrs. Charles Harlan of Keswick Keokuk county chairman of the American Legion auxiliary installed the officers of Leo R. Farmer unit Friday. The new officers are President Mrs. Edgar Hamilton. first vice president Mrs Luke Wittetoe. second vice president Mrs Homer Carmichael. secretary Mrs Harold Loose. treasurer Mrs George Burdine. historian Mrs John Striegel. chaplain Mrs Henry Wagner. sergeant at arms Mrs Don Glandon. The executive committee includes Mrs Robert Merrill. Mrs C Heninger. Mrs Milford Roberts. Mrs George Bakehouse. Mrs Hugh Smith. Mrs Tom Kelly entertained the Tole A While club at bridge Wednesday. High scores were held by Mrs Joe Smith and Mrs Paul Weller. Honor prize went to Mrs Art Merideth.

Charles Harlan Keswick Keokuk County American Legion Auxiliary Leo R. Farmer Edgar Hamilton Luke Wittetoe Homer Carmichael Harold Loose George Burdine John Striegel Henry Wagner Don Glandon Robert Merrill C. Heninger Milford Roberts George Bakehouse Hugh Smith Tom Kelly Bridge Joe Smith Paul Weller Art Merideth

Springville clubs host vacation day events in Cedar Rapids

Members of the M. O. B. club attended a dinner and ater party in Cedar Rapids to mark their vacation day with a Sunday morning congregational meeting and a Presbyterian church picnic. Local clubs held services, receptions, and socials as members and charter holders were honored with roses.

M. O. B. Club Cedar Rapids Presbyterian Church Lee McCullough Cecil Ayers Helen Walter Ayres Davenport McCollough J. C. Gritman Jarvis McCollough Harry Freeman John Drake Perry Fred Phillips Clarence Ralph Waln Evalyn Betty Morgan Sadie Roberts Ezra Minehart Maude Duncan Miss McAfee Ladies Aid Society Addie Cline Eva Stearns Adah Palmer Sara Whitaker Floy Raff Nell Davis Hazel Calvert Florence Carbee Dena Slocum

Social news from Brooklyn and area events

Miss Agnes Montgomery hosted a post nuptial shower for Mrs. C R Weeber with court whist won by Mrs. Doris Hoy. Guests included Mrs. Harkey Theodore Thomas and Miss Edna Goodrich of Grinnell and Miss Weeber of Iowa City.

Agnes Montgomery C. R. Weeber Doris Hoy Howard Harkey Theodore Thomas Edna Goodrich Grinnell Weeber Iowa City Marian Edwards Flood Gordon Roudabush Zillah Donald Ent Nettie Roberts Presbyterian Ladies Aid Fred Gray Kum-Joy-Nus M. E. Church Frances McAllister Melvin H. Goeldner Nevada

Garden Club Elects Anamosa Leader At Tuesday Meeting

Anamosa Mrs John Dale Paul was elected president of the Garden club Tuesday at the meeting held in the home of Mrs. G A Turner. Other officers named include Mrs Edgar Beach as vice president and Mrs George Beach as recording secretary.

Brethren Aid Holds All-Day Meeting at Saylor Miller Home

South English members gathered for an all-day Brethren Aid meeting at Mrs Saylor Miller's home. A cooperative dinner was served with hosts Mrs Loren Coffman and Mrs Will Moore. The Methodist Aid met at the Coffman home the next day with Mrs R A Sloan leading the program and guests Mrs Paul Bousley and Mrs Amy Greigg. Rosalind chapter 292 met Thursday as well. Mrs Noel Montz, worthy matron, was named delegate to the Eastern Star grand chapter in Des Moines.

Brethren Aid Saylor Miller Loren Coffman Will Moore Methodist Coffman R A _ Sloan Paul Bousley Amy Greigg William Heald Rosalind Noel Montz Eastern Star Des Moines

Church Women Meet For Luncheons And Programs

Multiple church groups announce Tuesday and Friday gatherings. First Christian hosts Woman's Forum at Mrs. Carey’s home for luncheon. Trinity Methodist and St Elizabeth's Guild schedule picnics and meetings with hostesses named. Calvary Baptist and St Pauls plan luncheons and a quarterly general aid meeting with devotions and talks.

St. Paul’s St. Paul's Methodist Church E. W. DeNio A. A. Brooks

Loyal Workers' class to meet at Merritt home

The Loyal Workers' class of the United Brethren church will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m at Miss Helen H Merritt's home 909 Tenth Street SE. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs F B Parrott and Mrs A B Rubyor.

United Brethren Loyal Workers United Brethren Church Helen H. Merritt Tenth Street SE F. B. Parrott A. B. Rubyor

B B B Class Meeting At Mrs Sloan Home

The B B B class of First Lutheran church will meet Wednesday at Mrs A J Sloan s home on J street road SW. A 1 p m luncheon precedes the business meeting. Hostesses include Mrs Fred Fitch Mrs W Snouffer and Miss Lena Schaeffer.

First Lutheran Church A. J. Sloan J Street Road Fred Fitch W. Snouffer Lena Schaeffer

Grace Episcopal Women to Meet for Luncheon at Mrs Pauba’s

Grace Episcopal The Woman's Auxiliary of Grace Episcopal Church will meet with Mrs J G Pauba at 2250 Bever Avenue SE Thursday at 1 p m for luncheon A business meeting will follow Mrs E R Akes and Miss Lola Scarborough will be assisting hostesses

Grace Episcopal Grace Episcopal Church J. G. Pauba Bever Avenue SE E. R. Akes Lola Scarborough

Daniels Park Ladies Aid Host Kensington at Holbrook Home

The Ladies Aid society of Daniels Park Church will hold a Kensington at the residence of Mrs. A. D. Holbrook 1017 Daniels Street Thursday at 2 30 p.m.

Daniels Park Ladies Aid Society Kensington A. D. Holbrook Daniels Street

First Reformed Aid Meeting At Church

The Ladies Aid of the First Reformed Church will meet Wednesday at the church. A silver tea will follow the meeting. Members of the church and their friends are invited.

First Reformed Aid Ladies Aid First Reformed Church

Central Park Meeting Notice

Daughters of Martha of Central Park Presbyterian church plan a Friday gathering at 11 30 a m at the church venue calendar notes indicate attendance and location in Central Park.

Central Park Daughters of Martha of Central Park Presbyterian Church

St Elizabeth's Circle to Meet Friday at School Parlors

The St Elizabeths circle of the Immaculate Conception church will be entertained Friday at 2 p m in the school parlors by Mrs C C Chiverton and Mrs E Taylor.

St. Elizabeth’s Circle Immaculate Conception C. C. Chiverton

Protheon Class Plans Meeting at Mrs Stalker Home

The Protheon Class of the First Congregational church will meet at 1434 Third Avenue SE Friday at 2 30 p.m. Mrs Karl Schmidt will assist the hostess at the silver tea.

Protheon First Congregational Church L. M. Stalker Third Avenue SE Karl Schmidt

St Marys Circle Guest Day at Immaculate Conception

St Marys circle of the Immaculate Conception church holds a guest day at the school parlors Wednesday at 2 pm. Members and friends are invited to attend.

St. Mary's Circle St. Mary’s Circle

St. Joan's Circle to Meet at Hughes Residence

St. Joan's circle will meet at Mrs. W. A. Hughes home at 2600 A avenue NE on Thursday at 7 45 p.m. Mrs. George Koehn will assist the hostess.

St. Joan's Circle St. Joan’s Circle W. A. Hughes A Avenue NE George Koehn

Mrs J W Pichner to Host Peoples Church Circle Luncheon

Mrs J W Pichner of 1516 Fifth Avenue SE will entertain members of the social circle of Peoples Church at a luncheon Friday at 1 pm. Mrs A Hromek and Miss Tressa Pichner will assist at her home.

Peoples Church Circle J W. Pichner Fifth Avenue SE The Peoples Church A Hromek Tressa Pichner

Monticello Church Wedding and Local Society Notes

The Monticello Zion Lutheran church in Wayne township hosted the marriage of Louise Amalie Ortgies and Gerke Behlken with Rev. John P. Willins officiating. The event featured attendants, a dance at Zimmerman's hall, and a reception spread. The rest of the items cover society events including club meetings, bridge parties, birthday celebrations for Gerd Null and others, and a wedding shower for Bernice Juilfs and Dean Meade. Notable attendees include Miss Mildred Doden, Mrs. H. S Richardson, Mrs. Donald Sutherland, and many local families from Monticello and surrounding townships.

Zimmerman’s Hall H. S Richardson John Perrine Ladies’ Aid Society The Presbyterian Church Donald Sutherland Ben Cotton Asa Lambert Harry Hoag Henry Helms Ray Adams Will Adams Chris Wenger Ed Wenger Dora Cunningham Olin Howie Ray Hearn Glen Orcutt H E. Deischer Foreign Missionary Society Methodist Episcopal Church Lawrence Balster Lillian Harms Lou Lang L. J. Swift Florence Anderburg Maude Arduser Nell Hoffman Helen Heiken Lou Spooner Grant Eilers D. McVay Loren Dorothy Mythler Jesup Lews King Mary Lou Donald Sand Spring Marion Mabel Harold Laverne McVay Gerd Null Bert Pede Mildred Mary Oltmanes George Heeren Leonard Fluckiger Mr Null Frank Divoky Stanley Oxford Junction Harry Moore Dale Onslow Elmer Hinrichs Jean Center Junction Henry Hinrichs Betty Amber Fred Himes Jean Marie Roland Lavonne Monticello Lester Marvin Carl Hodson Hodson Lincoln Thoeni Lloyd Clark Raymond Echternacht Gorge Timmins Lou Stambaugh Boyd Shannon Thomas Hamilton Byron Abel James Carter Barbara Dietiker Anna Kammerman Asters John Saggs William J. McCaulay Ruth Edith Topping Clara Caroline Bediker Garrett Juilfs Bernice Juilfs Dean Meade

Clarence area clubs share meetings and events

Clarence school faculty were hosted by Clarence residents at the Schluter home with several guests. The Wednesday Literary Club and the Embroidery Club met at different homes with program participants named. The Delta Delt Club and Cultus Club also held gatherings hosted by local residents. Clarence High School senior class challenged juniors and faculty to a class hunt with refreshments for the loser. Supt. K L Benner sponsors the activity.

Priscilla and Verna Burroughs Clarence School Edwin Schluter Samuel Paul K. L. Benner Lillian Park Eva Caldwell Sadie Decker Anna Kennivan Esther von Muenster Mae Miller Merle Cashman S L. McLeod Mildred Martin

Social clubs share a week of events in Vinton area

Vinton hosts multiple gatherings with the Progressive Woman's club meeting at Miss Helen Stickney's home and Miss Lydia Scharoff coordinating a program after a picnic. Other socials include Eastern Star card games, S. S. S. club picnics, a Country club dinner dance, and Modern Entertainers club anniversary observance.

Progressive Woman's Club Helen Stickney Frances Stickney Lydia Scharoff Eastern Star Masonic Hall Mollie Strong E. E. Taylor E.W. McFerren I. M. Reeve van Horne C. B. Barron Paul Zimmer Garrison

Solon Nupial for Mildred Woederhoff and R W Ambdenstock

The wedding took place at St Marys Catholic Church Solon with Rev J E Michalek officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Myron Nalley. The couple will reside in Solon. Also noted are anniversary toast for Mr and Mrs John Reyhens and dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Krob plus installation of American Legion auxiliary officers led by Mrs Laura Unash Iowa City.

Mildred Woederhoff Dyersville R. W. Ambdenstock Solon St. Mary’s Catholic Church J. E. Michalek Myron Nalley Frank Krob John Reyhons Milo Krob John Gene Lisbon Herman Stahle Paul Jimmie John Reyhens Kenneth Richard Mayme Zenishek Bill Dorothy Vernon Kent R. A. Dunahoo Ethie L. Brown Emma Meyers Asentha Whittington

Hale Friday Study Club October Meeting Notes

Hale Friday Study club met in October at Ethel Kruse home. Grace Vrooman presided as president with 19 members present. Program participants included Mildred Heasty Margaret Kinter Kathryn Kruse and Grace Vrooman. Mrs Eliza beth C Wherry of Wyoming spoke on What Shall We Read. Mrs Kinler was appointed district convention delegate at Maquoketa. Hale Methodist Episcopal church Ladies Aid hosted Tuesday with eight members and one guest.

Ethel Kruse Minnie Cruse Grace Vrooman Mildred Heasty Margaret Kinter Kathryn Kruse Elizabeth C. Wherry Wyoming Margaret Kinler Maquoketa Mable Phillips Hale Methodist Episcopal Church Ladies Aid

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