Miss Helen Moffit to Wed Leoral C. Evans of Mount Vernon
Mr Vernon man and Mrs Forest Moffit hosted a dinner announcing the engagement of Miss Helen Moffit to Leoral C. Evans of Mount Vernon. The wedding is planned for December 2. Guests included Misses Helen Moffit Lucile Smith Lois Hatcher Alene Norris Vera Brown and several Moffit and Park family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsville
Mildred Moffit
Forest Moffit
Will Moffit
Helen Moffit
Leoral C. Evans
Mount Vernon
C. G. Park
Accre
Bridge
Ralph Inks
Lucile Smith
Lois Hatcher
Alene Norris
Vera Brown
Mesdames Morris Moffi
Riverside Fortnightly Club Hosts Evening of Music and Bridge
The Fortnightly club met Tuesday at Mrs. H. E. Douds home with eleven members and two guests Miss Neva Negus of Inglewood California and Mrs. Anna Walter. Miss Negus sang two whistling solos with accompaniment by Mrs. Ivan McCreedy. High bridge scores went to Mrs. A. H. Pogge and consolation to Mrs. Joseph Walsh. Traveling prize awarded to Mrs. John L. Deutsch. Announcement made of the Knoxville marriage of Miss Wilma Taggert to Elmer Scherrer set for October 17 in Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Doud
Neva Negus
Inglewood
California
Anna Walter
Norval Flynn
M. J. Wilkinson
Ray Cummings
R. I. Marner
E. F. Wheelan
Fred C. Krom
Bridge
A. H. Pogge
Joseph Walsh
John L. Deutsch
Clement Rummelhart
Norma Knebel
Wilma Taggert
Knoxville
Elmer Scherrer
Riverside
Oelwein clubs host parties and gatherings across town
A busy week in Oelwein features the Halloween party at the country club led by a large committee, and numerous social events. Groups include Tuesday Tourist Club, W R C cheer party, luncheon gatherings, bridge and card clubs, and church guilds with multiple members named among organizers and attendees.
Laurel Wreath Quilt Does Nancy Page Offer Free Leaflet
Great excitement surrounds the Nancy Page Quilt club as they prepare to applique the first flower within a wreath. Members cut twenty six leaves per wreath and describe bias stem work and leaf placement for the Laurel Wreath Quilt.
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Nancy Page Quilt Club
Wreath Block Embroidering Pattern Instructions
The method explains starting a new block by preparing the stem and wreath base, then placing the cut flower onto the wreath with a pencil guide. Trace patterns from newspaper clipping onto lightweight cardboard to make a cutting chart for four petals, a center, a stem, and two leaves, noting no seams inside the pattern.
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Nancy
Evening Primrose Applique Pattern Instructions
Instructions describe selecting prints and colors for an Evening Primrose design. Lead pencil outlines, cut pieces with seam allowance, baste along penciled lines, choose dark green leaves, and use a small figured print for the flower. Pieces are cut to design directions, basted, pressed, and appliqued with invisible slant stitch.
Community circles and club events noted this week
George Jamison helped by Mrs. A C Wilson as St. Margaret St Mary's and St Elizabeth circles met with local hosts. Contract club hosted by Mrs C O Crowe with prizes to Mrs A C Smith and Mrs Carl Jakway. Bessie Farrington to entertain Nov 7. O R C auxiliary met with Mrs Caroline Maher. Bridge prizes to Mrs Joyce Anderson, Mrs Frances Rhines, Mrs Bessie Cook, Mrs Gertrude Hanson, Mrs Laura Smith. Irma Grace Bangs and Charles Howell announced married in Galesburg Illinois with both residents of Oelwein. Mr and Mrs F A Stockwell celebrated 54th wedding anniversary at their son C W Stockwell's home with guests from Chicago Lamont Maynard and Oelwein. Three Link circle and families hosted by J A Butters in Hazleton.
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George Jamison
A. C. Wilson
St. Margaret’s
R. Prackler
St. Mary’s Circle
John Boylan
St. Elizabeth
Mercy Hospital
C. O. Crowe
Contract Club
A. C. Smith
Carl Jakway
B. C. Farrington
Caroline Maher
Joyce Anderson
Frances Rhines
Bessie Cook
Gertrude Hanson
Laura Smith
Irma Grace Bangs
Charles Howell
Galesburg
Ill
Oclwein
F. A. Stockwell
C. W. Stockwell
Chicago
Lamont
Maynard
Oelwein
Three Link Circle
J. A. Butters
Hazleton
Wheatland D V I Club Hosts and Social Roundup
Wheatland society notes include the D V I club meeting at Miss Elizabeth Hominghausen home where Miss Nita Floyd Miss Gladys Jeppe and Miss Ruth Seasholt won bridge honors. Hostess duties at Thursday event went to Mrs. Gus Horstman for Mrs. Carl Lohman and others. George Bey marked eighty six with visits from friends during an afternoon and evening. Dr and Mrs Elmer Riedesel hosted dinner for Wheatland residents and neighbors Mr and Mrs Doran E Beitz and Mr and Mrs G Cooper from Buffalo.
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D. V. I. Club
Elizabeth Hominghausen
Nita Floyd
Gladys Jeppe
Ruth Seasholt
Gus Horstman
Carl Lohman
E. V. Wilmarth
George Cress
Edward Guenther
Anna Dutton
George Bey
Wheatland
Elmer Riedesel
Doran E. Beitz
G. Cooper
Buffalo
Community Women Hold Tea and Club Meetings
Wilton Junction Tallahasse and Cheskcamay Camp Fire girls hosted a tea at the McCartney cafe on Saturday. The Methodist Martha class gathered at Mrs. Lena Nelsons home with Mrs. Blanche Summers as associate hostess. Rebekah lodge met Monday. Mrs. Adabelle Lincoln and Mrs. Lottie Barnhart hosted the Grace Reformed Grace Willing Workers class at the church Friday. The Presbyterian Ladies auxiliary met Thursday at the church with a list of hosts. Mesdames Schroeder Swanson Templeton Barclay entertained Methodist Ladies aid in the vestry Thursday.
Oxford Couple Wed in Iowa City Nazarene Church
The marriage of Iane Barnes and Orville Crow was performed Sunday at the Church of the Nazarene in Iowa City by Rev. C. E. King. Attendants included Sadye Somers and John Tiener, with a supper for the bridal party in Cedar Rapids. The bride is Mary Barnes’s daughter of Oxford. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Crow of Iowa City. The couple will reside in Iowa City where Crow works at the University hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iane Barnes
Orville Crow
Church of the Nazarene
Iowa City
C. E. King
Sadye Somers
Oxford
John Tiener
Riverside
George Carroll
Cedar Rapids
Mary Barnes
Fred H. Crow
Jack
George Saxton
Frank Clear
Lorraine
Pauline Farrell
J. H. Florechinger
James Florechinger
Faye Horne
Artie Florechinger
H. Florechinger
Karsten
M Irs. Reynolds
Laurel Wreath Quilt Block Missing Request
Notice requests readers to send ten cents for each Laurel Wreath Quilt block missing from prior papers and to include a stamped addressed envelope. Mail to Nancy Page care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Copyright 1934.
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Nancy Page
Cedar Rapids
The
Oxford Couple Wed at Rock Island Parsonage
Loretta Oakes married Forest Oakes at the Methodist parsonage in Rock Island Illinois on October 20 with Rev Ernest Campbell officiating. Attendants were Miss Mary Etta Westrick and James McCullough. they will reside in Oxford. A surprise birthday party honored Mrs Cyril Bueline with prizes awarded to Mrs Nelson Taylor Boyd Brack Mrs Earl Klenk and Raymond Kinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta
Forest Oakes
C. E. Oakes
Oxford
Rock Island, Ill
Ernest Campbell
Mary Etta Westrick
James McCullough
Cyril Bueline
Nelson Taylor
Boyd Brack
Earl Klenk
Raymond Kinney
Zimmer Reception Acknowledges Honeymoon Return
Mr and Mrs Paul Zimmer returned from their honeymoon to a Tuesday evening reception hosted at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Eldridge Ulice. Leora Kiser hosted a Halloween party for Church of the Brethren youth Friday at her Garrison area home. Ladies Aid of the Methodist Episcopal church met Thursday at Mrs Eldridge north of Garrison. Newly elected officers include Mrs Carl Dake president Mrs Sam Raymond vice president Mrs W Naylor secretary and Mrs Victor Uthoff treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Zimmer
Eldridge Ulice
Leora Kiser
Garrison
Church of the Brethren
Ladies Aid Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
James Eldridge
Carl Dake
Sam Raymond
W. Naylor
Victor Uthoff
Delhi Woman's Club Hosts Guest Night Party
The Woman's club held a guest night at Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Fleming home on Thursday with dinner by the social committee Mesdames Cramer Davis Swinburne and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
E. H. Fleming
Mesdames
G. L. Cramer
B. J. Davis
H. W. Swinburne
P. A. Jordahl
M. L. Rimmer
J. P. Holden
Country Club
John Schuster
Angela Schuster
Social Bridge Clubs Share River Town Tales
Tama and Gilman scenes of social bridge games and dinners mark a week of gatherings. Hosts include Mrs. Thomas Potter and Mrs. Emma Abbott, with prizes awarded to Hanna Kirk Mudd and Beale. Guests feature Mrs. Jay Balfour, Mrs. Lucie Stevens, and Mrs. LaRee Allom among Tama and Gilman attendees.
Toledo Ladies Host Mixed Shower for Mrs Schultz and Mrs Trish
A Toledo shower at the Beem home honored Mrs W B Schultz and Mrs Kenneth Trish with hostess Alicia Gardner and others attending. Bridge honors went to Miss Faye Carter and Mrs Wendall Untiedt. Booster class at the Presbyterian church met with Mrs C E Townsend and a playlet was staged by local members. Royal S Holbrook of Iowa State
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicia Gardner
Dorothy Beem
Lenore Schultz
Victoria Slessor
Francis Hanity
W. B. Schultz
Kenneth Trish
Beem
Faye Carter
Wendall Untiedt
Helen Brady
Ruby Anderson
Leonard Cooper
Irene Kinner
Beryl Otterman
Florence Mowry
Helen Christensen
Ray Zimmerling
Toledo
Howard Smith
Reinbeck
Wendall Untiect
Beaman
Presbyterian Church
C. E. Townsend
O. J. Albert
Henry Reinig
Charles Townsend
E. K. Townsend
O. J. Alberts
College speaker and musical program at local meeting
The gathering featured greetings by Mrs. E A Benson and a vocal solo by Miss Mary Louise Walters with accompaniment by Miss Ruth Elston. Mrs. W O Beck introduced the speaker and Miss Mabel Elston played piano. Fifty five attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Young
Kenneth Irish
Harrison
Fred Irish
Fay Blake
Emma Hufford
John Stineshower
Phonse McGrath
Alicia Gardner
Durward Blake
Joe Logan
N. S. Peterman
Bob Bell
Elsie Mason
Community Club Roundups And Church Socials
What Cheer Junior Aid of the Methodist church was entertained Monday evening in the home of Mrs. Tom Phillips. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Phillips assisted by Mrs. Marie Trussler. Mrs. Paul Lewis was hostess Wednesday to the Sew and So club. Fifteen members were present. Thursday Mrs. Gene Kolling was hostess to the East Side club. Halloween lunch was served by the hostess assisted by her daughter, Adaline. Sixteen children were entertained Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Harry Greene in honor of her son, Lyle's, thirteenth birth day. Tuesday the P. E. O. motored to Gibson where members were entertained in the home of Mrs. Harvey Paull. The ladies of Aux iliary No. 8 entertained their fam ilies at a 6:30 dinner Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hol land. The young people of the Lutheran church were entertained Monday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kitzman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Tom Phillips
Phillips
Marie Trussler
Paul Lewis
Gene Kolling
East Side
Adaline
Harry Greene
Lyle
Calamus Bridge Club and Auxiliary Groups Meet
The Calamus Afternoon bridge club met with Mrs. Leonard Horstmann. Honors went to Mrs. Leonard Hayes Mrs. Herbert Vetter and Mrs. Fred Schwennsen. Mrs. John Dykema won the traveling prize and will host next. South Auxiliary hosted by Mrs. Mary Hazen and quilt block prizes to Mary Hayes and Ralph Gage. North Auxiliary entertained by Mrs. Will Keith with prizes to Mrs. Rudolph Grieble Miss Vivian Burnett Mrs. Ernest Dohrmann and Mrs. Fred Wiese. Methodist Ladies Aid met with hostesses Mrs. Amos Blake and Mrs. August Heuer. Norwegian Ladies aid hosted by Mrs. Lona Johnson. Embroidery club hosted by Mrs. George Wagner and Shakespearian Study club by Mrs. Anna Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Horstmann
Leonard Hayes
Herbert Vetter
Fred Schwennsen
John Dykema
Mary Hazen
Mary Hayes
Ralph «Gage
North Auxiliary Club
Will Keith
Rudolph Grieble
Vivian Burnett
Ernest Dohrmann
Fred Wiese
Methodist Ladies Aid
Amos Blake
August Heuer
Lona Johnson
Norwegian Ladies Aid
George Wagner
Embroidery Club
Anna Scott
Dinner honors Cecil Johnson birthday at Thornburg home
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Kelly hosted Sunday dinner for Cecil Johnson’s birthday with guests Cecil Johnson, Will Edmundson, Louis Sturdevant, Harlan Moore, Bruce Morton, Cecil Danshill, Kenneth Kincaid and Ira Kelly. Mrs. Harlan Moore assisted. Mrs. Walter Draegert hosted teachers Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornburg
Ira Kelly
Cecil Johnson
Will Edmundson
Louis Sturdevant
Harlan Moore
Bruce Morton
Cecil Danshill
Kenneth Kincaid
Walter Draegert
Birthday gatherings honor Van Horne residents
Last week in Van Horne groups gathered for birthday celebrations at the Wamser, Posswhl and Kuch homes. 500 games determined winners with Mrs Wamser and John Hanneman scoring top honors among guests and relations enjoying oysters and a buffet luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Wamser
Earl Kuch
Here
Mrs. Kuch
Wapello Bride Beck Anderson Weds Dr W C Mc Williams
Wapello’s Miss Aase Beck Anderson of Chicago and Dr W C Mc Williams of Wapello married Tuesday at Kahoka Mo in the Methodist church officiated by Rev J R Hawk. Attendants Misses Jamison and Nelson hosted a reception at a Knights of Pythias hall midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aase Beck Anderson
Chicago, IL
W. C. McWilliams
Wapello
Kahoka
J. R. Hawk
George Jamison
Charles Nelson
Knights of Pythias Hall
P. E. QC
Community Club and Club Ladies Gather for Meetings and Celebrations
Mrs. Carrell hosted Chapter ET members with others at Mrs. Mayme Bumgardner’s home while Past Worthy Matrons joined Mrs. S. D' Asher and Mrs. Laura Grimes at the home of the latter. Mrs. Asher read a paper. Elmer Brown’s J A O club was hosted by Mrs. John Brown from Mt. Pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. Bjork marked their 65th wedding anniversary. he is 90 and she 85. Kappa Tau Betas held their annual Halloween party at Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wiederrecht’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrell
Chapter ET
Mayme Bumgardner
Eastern Star
S. D’ Asher
Laura Grimes
Asher
Elmer Brown
John Brown
Mt. Pleasant
Bjork
Kappa Tau Betas
Paul Wiederrecht
Surprise birthday dinner honors two women at Edgewood church
The Congregational W S class surprised teacher Mrs Lucina Buckley during a Thursday church gathering. A separate birthday dinner marked Amanda Ingles age 73 and her sister Mina Bolsinger age 84 at John Ingles home in Colesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S
Lucina Buckley
T. R. Gray
Lawrence Miller
Charles Bradley
Milton Bowman
Strawberry Point
Roy Marcuf
Hopkinton
William Resle
Littleport
Charlotte Stone
Hazel Lorton
Burnita Alcorn
Naomi Witt
Hazel Bowers
Amanda Ingles
Mina Bolsinger
Colesburg
John Ingles
Shoppers Highlight New Gas Range Favorites
In cold weather interest grows as stores showcase new gas ranges from Cedar Rapids Gas Co. The models include insulated ovens with automatic heat control and modern broilers. Ranges come in various colors to suit kitchen decor. Stop in to see them.
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Cedar Rapids Gas CO
Benny Meroff and NBC Orchestra at Iowa Theater in Chicago area
Eddie Cantor's protégé Benny Meroff and His NBC Orchestra, heard on Chase & Sanborn and Morri son Hotel broadcasts, bring a 30 entertainer show to the Iowa Theater next Friday Saturday and Sunday. On screen Lady By Choice stars Carole Lombard May Robson and Walter Connolly. billed as the film closest to Lady For A Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Cantor
Benny Meroff
NBC
Chase & Sanborn
Plough
Morrison
Chicago
Iowa Theater
Carole Lombard
May Robson
Walter Connolly
Century Oil Burner Hearses Warmth For Winter Homes
A neighbor praises the Century Oil Burner from HUBBARD ICE AND FUEL CO as automatic and economical heating. She notes constant warmth on cold mornings and fewer sniffles from steady house temperature, recommending a call to the company to learn installation benefits.
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Century
Hubbard Ice and Fuel CO
The New Process and Lasswell Portraits Offer Gift Solutions
Knitting experts advise blocking finished garments to bring out yarn luster and size accuracy. The New Process specializes in blocked knitted items and promises precise results. Lasswell Portraits offers affordable portraits starting at five dollars per dozen, with silk finish paper options for gift problems solved.
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Lasswell
Lasswells
Velvet fashions blend blues and blacks in period dress
A fashion note observes AZURE BLUE velvet paired with black velvet and highlights a Miles Standish hat with high crown and stiff brim. The tunic dress is described as a lasting style presence.
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Miles
Waffle Set as Practical Wedding Gift Arrives at Light Co
New Westinghouse waffle iron on black silver trimmed tray with batter bowel ladle and syrup pitcher is on display at Iowa Electric Light Power Co. Inspect the set in person to judge its practicality and decorative appeal for a wedding present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Electric Light & Power Co
Westinghouse
Light Co
Harvest Days at Bishop Cafe Teria Bonanza
This week marks the final Harvest Days windup at Bishop Cafe Teria in October. The menu features roast turkey baked squash pumpkin pie plum pudding and other fall favorites with banana pie a dessert special for today. The column extols the meals and praises the service as nearly perfect inviting families to dine in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
Bishop's
Bishop’s
New evening dress trends show bouffant gowns and moire fabrics
A newcomer in evening dresses features bouffant silhouettes with taffeta gathered at the waist and billowing to the floor. Moire fabrics are popular for evening wear and sequins are used on many outfits.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Vernon Man
Oelwein Country Club
R. T. Sims
Lily Lyons
Anna Fereday
J. C. Davis
Harold Jamison
C. F. Mariner
A. M. Kent
M. G. Stebbins
L. T. Kerwin
F. D. Club
J. T. Kenney
Guy Borland
Pete Hildebrand
J. P. Smith
George Dabney
R. L. Kent
Oelwein Woman's Club
Martha Poggenklass
Albert Garrells
Maple Grove Club
E. B. MacKenzie
W. V. Scott
T and T Club
Schooley
Little Flower Circle
Roy Boylan
St. Helena Circle
Wm. Carver
George Shirk
Priscilla Club
R. E. Lawther
A. M. Kint
Esther Guild
R. L. Young
Marcella Schlumbohm
Zora Ziegler
Elizabeth Guild
J. A. Gogert
Jones
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
Hladky’s
Fourth Ave
Quilt Club
Florence la Ganke
Crystal Ball
Montrose
Wilton Junction
Delhi
Maddigan School of Music
Oratory, Dramatic Art and Dancing Academy
Madamoisele Paulenc
Vows Theater
Tama
Thomas Potter
L. T. Fisher
G. A. Hanna
W. W. Mansfield
Jay Balfour
Robert Hanna
Hanna
C. L. Kirk
William Mudd
Margaret Barry
Tama Public School
Emma_ Abbott
Avonell Todd
Lucie Stevens
Alpha Ladd
Hazel Thompson
Minnie Witosky
Pearl Kupka
Avanelle Todd
Beatrice Bruce
W. L. Ehret
Floyd Whitten
Mudd
J. M. Standefer
O. E. Wilcox
Ben Jones
R. L. Beale
H. L. Platt
Beale
H. J. Ferguson
Agnes Allen
C. C. Yerkes
Mary Simek
Elmer Tims
F. L. Evans
Octagon Club
C. E. Sackett
C. E. Wilcox
Ernest Reinhard
Marion Woods
H. B. Ray
W. C. Harrison
Truman Clow
LaRee Allom
Frank van Horn
Dan Anderson
Ellis Goldsworth
DeWees van Horn
June Collins
Clover Club
Woman's Club of
Gilman
F. W. Ingersoll
Charles Shaw
Thomas Griswold
George Irwin
A. O. Guy
Ben Cory
J. V. Simek
L. G. Jackson
Albert Sandeen
W. S. Gallagher
John McCurdy
John Wiseman
Arthur Clark
D. M. Typer
Cory
Kenneth” Croskey
Hun‘dred
Prines
Harry Lincox
W. W. Tenhoff
Willard Houdyshell
A. W. Buckingham
Darleen Kurtz
Virginia Smith
Burdick
Fischer
Willmac
Sara Park
Salon DE Beaute
Calamus
First Ave
van Horne
Edgewood
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