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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1934
Page
11
Mount Vernon hosts Cornell homecoming with the alumni dance in Alumni gym, led by homecoming queen Kathryn Swain and Dee-Cornell captain Clare Hoffman. Alumni, faculty and student groups planned breakfasts, dinners, and social gatherings across town.
Webster and Sigourney residents hosted multiple informal events. Mrs Maurice Soulis of Sigourney, wife of the county agent, was honored at the Bliss home with several local ladies in attendance. A fourth year nutrition class held its first lesson at Mrs Ernest Sturdevants.
The Center Junction Women’s Club gathered Wednesday at Mae Himebaugh’s residence. Grace Thompson and Samara Smith presented papers. Miss Jean Downing and Miss Dorothy Driebelbis were welcomed as associate members.
On the island off the South American coast it rains 317 days a year. The remark notes the island’s unusually wet climate and frequent downpours.
Announcement: Irma Grace Bangs of Manchester marries Charles E. Howell at Galesburg Illinois on Sept 29. Howell is CCC camp director at Backbone State Park near Strawberry Point. Bangs will continue teaching at Mt. Pleasant. Bangs is Manchester High School and Iowa State Teachers College alumna. Howell holds a BA and MA from Iowa, with PhD candidacy in June.
Alice Fredricks Ruth Lofts gard were honored at a birthday party at Arthur Loftsgard home Sunday. Supt and Mrs D R Cottrell entertained the public school faculty at dinner Thursday. Attendees included Jane Dennison Marjorie Child Andine Vasby Inez Meyer Helen Miller Norene Boley James Kieron and Robert Allen. The twenty second wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Albert Halverson was observed Sunday at the Halverson home. The Mission society of West Clermont Lutheran church met Thursday with several hostesses. Mrs R V Brandt entertained the ladies bridge club Wednesday with high score earned by Mrs E L Crowe. The Men's bridge club met at Fred Cline's home Wednesday evening.
Troy Mills hosts dinner for Mr and Mrs Frank Deditz on their fifth wedding anniversary with guests from nearby families including the Zellar Attwood and Fiala households. William Dudley Sr. observed his 77th birthday with neighbors and relatives including Dudley and Shaffer families and friends from Independence and Van Horne.
Decorah residents entertained Oscar Nordgaard of San Juan Porto Rico on a monthlong stay. Nordgaard departed Tuesday. Capt. H. T. Braa and guests included Lieuts Rogers and Packer and Captains Trotter and Burbank of CCC at a Tuesday dinner. John Strindmoen marked his eightieth with a surprise party Monday.
North English hosts Mr. and Mrs. Truman Faas for dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Henry Faas of What Cheer. Attendees include Anna Faas Orval Faas Merlin Faas Orvil Fry George Hanchett Merle Jones and families Merna Sue McColla. Bridge club guests at Mrs. Jack Lavelle’s home. prizes to Mrs. Don Mason Mrs. Merle Smith and Mrs. John V. Thomas. Edith Carter to host Dorcas society with assistance from Mrs. Lewis Miller Tuesday afternoon.
West Union art club met for a luncheon with Mrs. A H Kent. Program papers on Women in Literature and Famous Sculptors were presented by Miss Marion Gee and Mrs. L F Molumby. Chapter DB P E O met with Mrs King N Palmer and assistant hostess Mrs E A Mclllee. Autobiography of Gertrude Stein shown by Mrs C G Blunt. Shakespeare club studied Hamlet led by Rev George DeF Fisher. Young People’s Branch of the W C T U elected Marian Halverson president Helen Brink secretary Clyde Murphy program chairman. A membership drive aims to end with a Christmas party. Virgie Mosby hosted a birthday Halloween party for twelve girls. Mrs Fred Knight birthday noted. Vern Pratt honored at a large family gathering. Harmony Bridge dinner with Mr and Mrs William Frederick. T S E L bridge club hosted luncheon with Mrs R D Fallows.
Mrs Mollie Bogh hosted a bridge session with prizes for Mrs O L Shedek first Mrs Thomas Hanwardson second and Mrs John Karnes consolation. Legion auxiliary held first cabaret bridge party with James Cave door prize Mrs Edd Lasack first Esther Sievers second Edward Sazma first Ed Buresh second Plouha first and Mrs Buresh second. Entertainers were Yale Kula Donnie McGregor and the Allen sisters. A golden wedding anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs Vince Pegorek is set at C B J hall Thursday. Freshman plan Halloween masquerade at the high school gym Friday. Oxford Junction Community club meets at Mrs Frank Kolarik’s home Thursday. A miscellaneous shower for Miss Lillian Lassack at 2 pm today in the high school gym. Lassack to wed Francis Schumaker of Chicago next Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church.
Loretta Delaney of Cosgrove and Arthur Frese of Norway were married at St. Peter's Church Cosgrove on October 9. Rev William B Schmidt officiated. Attendants were Armella Frese and John Downes. The bride wore wine chiffon velvet. Agnes Kinney played and Cyril Leeny sang. A reception and wedding dinner were held at the bride's sister Mrs John Ackenfels home. A wedding dance followed. They will live on the groom's farm near Norway.
On Thursday morning at the Hershberger home in Kalona Miss Anna Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Miller, became the bride of Eli Bontrager. A dinner followed at the bride’s parents’ home. Out of town guests included Mrs. Menno Bontrager and son John, and relatives of the groom.
The Bay View Literary club gathered at Mrs. Allen Hilliard’s home with Mrs. M. E. Dingman giving a talk. Ever Ready club hosted by Mrs. William Todd welcomed guests Mrs. R W. Remer, Mrs. W. S. Burrell and Addie Mounce from Twin Falls Idaho. Helen Hacker hosted Polk township rural teachers and was elected president with Naomi Cook as vice president and Helen Hacker as secretary treasurer.
Brandon Mrs Anna Gates hosted bridge on Tuesday. Mrs Charlotte Evans won high honors and Miss Dorothy Hil had the low count. The Christian church Ladies Aid held a dinner on Wednesday with plans for a second division dinner on October 31. Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid society scheduled a church dinner on Wednesday. Mrs F J Albert entertained the Sunshine club on Thursday with guest Mr Homer Edgeton of Urbana.
Mrs. Elizabeth Burroughs hosted the Monday club with talks by Mrs. Mary Yocom Mrs. Bessie Graham and Mrs. Inez Stambaugh The Methodist Ladies Aid was entertained by Mrs. Ezra Minehart Mrs Maude Dun can and Miss Elizabeth McAfee New officers were elected for Old Willing Workers society with President Mrs O J Emmons Vice President Mrs P W Sterner Secretary Mrs W F McNeilly Treasurer Mrs Esther Hopker and Mrs Henry Carbee hosted the Progressive club Friday.
Earlville The Standard Bearer notes a Methodist church parish meeting with Evelyn Loemker leading and W F M S reports from Cedar Rapids. Legion and Auxiliary plan a Tuesday gathering and picnic with Harriet Coon as guest. A Columbia hall card party and a Farm Bureau follow up at Nellie Faust's home are reported along with reunions and visits among local families. Rebekah noble grand Mildred Bock attended the Mason City convention as Dorothy Bishop also attended.
Williamsburg hostess Mrs Edna Oliver hosted P E O Chapter CN Tuesday evening with Mrs Jennie Jones in charge Mae Williams performed two numbers. Guests included Mary Nellie Young and Dorothy Pugh. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Lewis Keil and Mr and Mrs Milford Englebert celebrated wedding anniversaries with a Keil farm picnic. Keil pair marked 49 years and Englebert 15. Englebert is Keil daughter’s in law. Others present were Mr and Mrs Albert Evans Elizabeth Nicholas and the Keil family.
A Methodist church reception honored Rev. Fred E. Miller and Riverside High School faculty with Mrs. Miller and Superintendent Holt among guests. St. Mary's boys entertained the girls with banco scores led by Theresa Walsh. A miscellaneous shower for Miss Mildred Kron preceded her wedding to Elmer Wagner. Local families hosted birthday and anniversary gatherings as well.
Announcement from Millersburg states Lorena Herren of Millersburg and Harold Hartgrave of Marengo plan marriage. Mrs. Hartgrave is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Herren. In social notes, Mrs. Esther Cheney hosted a bridge evening with high score by Mrs. Dot Dyson, second by Jack King, and low by Mrs. Annie Schultz. Social guests included numerous neighbors and local residents.
Mr and Mrs Ben Eilers of Scotch Grove announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret Arvilla Eilers to Richard F Tuetken. The wedding occurred June 30 and surprised their friends. Richard is the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Tuetken of Monticello.
Mrs Mershon and Mrs Stingley hosted the Twentieth Century club at the Mershon home with Mrs Port as program leader and Grace Tudor providing special music. Kary Klub met with Mrs Mason, Elsie Mershon led a study, Bow Knot club met with Mrs Ival Clark, a guest was Alma Cartwright, Altruist club gathered with Mrs Strait, and Happy Hour club visited Mrs Nellie Mae Sealls in Anamosa where Mildred Lyons and Ellen Vrooman performed with Ruth Jones at the piano.
Mrs August Jansen entertained the Kaffee club on Thursday. Several young Wyoming women joined a party given by Mrs Harriet Chaplin at Onslow. Bridge prizes were won by Mrs Gordon Marshall Mrs Charles Marshall and Mrs Alta Arendsen. The Cozy club met at Mrs Lyle Marshalls home and awarded bridge prizes to Mrs Ernest Reitz Mrs Everett Vrooman and Mrs Charles Marshall. The Priscila club met at Mrs Co W Eye and the Tru Blue 4 H club was entertained by Erma Lincoln. The Lutheran congregation hosted a farewell for Rev and Mrs H Graening as they move to Mobile Alabama. Wy oming Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Past Matrons circle was luncheon hosted by Mrs A W Eccl with Mrs Hattie Myers presiding.
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