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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1940

Page

11

September Brides Unite in Dysart Double Ring Ceremony

Miss Ethel Dengler and Donald Peterson were married in a Dysart Zion Lutheran church ceremony officiated by Rev E J Braun. The couple's reception followed at the bride's home with a three tiered cake baked by the grandmother. The bride is a Dysart High School graduate, class of 1987, and the couple plans to live with the bride's parents before moving to Oneida township in March to operate a farm with Mr Peterson's brother.

Dysart Zion Lutheran Church Ethel Dengler Ernest Dengler Donald Peterson Adelia Peterson Luverne Lucille Bruger Vernon Dengler Peterson Henry Hilmer Herman Schlapkohl Oneida Township Albert Peterson

Maquoketa Celebrates Two Local Engagements at Once

The community notes two upcoming marriages. Margaret Ann Pavel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pavel of Solon, plans to wed Cecil E Goodleave of Central City at St Mary’s Church in Solon with Rev J E Michaick officiating. Helen Denzler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Denzler of Marengo, will marry Harold R. Craig of Aurora at the Presbyterian church in Marengo. she is a Marengo High School and University of Iowa alumna, now a Collins Radio secretary in Cedar Rapids. Craig also works for Collins Radio.

Joseph Pavel Solon Margaret Ann Cecil E Goodleave Earl Goodlove Central City St Mary's Church J. E. Micha Ick Helen Denzler Charles J. Denzler Marengo Harold R. Craig Wilbur E. Craig Aurora Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids Marengo High School University of Jawa Collins Radio Company University of Iowa Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Aurora High School Craig

Church groups schedule diverse meetings across the city

Notices list upcoming meetings for church auxiliaries and women's societies at multiple churches. Times range from 1 p m to 7 p m with hosts including Mrs H N Steele Mrs Charles McGinty Mrs Ann Davis Mrs Ralph Allen and others in neighborhoods like Thirteenth street NW and Washington avenue SE.

Dale Morgan Marvin Doherty Prathcon George Steffy Third Avenue Susannah Wesley H. H. Glackin Avenue NE Loyal Workers G C. Rich Washington Avenue Kensington C. G. Davis Elmhurst Drive Lillick Tea Room Guardian H N Steele Thirteenth Street NW

Riverside Y Social Club Hostesses Evening

The Riverside Y social club was entertained Tuesday at the home of Mrs Erwin Koeniz with Mrs Cora Davis as co-hostess.

Erwin Koeniz Cora Davis

Miss Cranston to Wed Kent Kimm

Miss Donna Cranston and Kent Kimm announce their engagement and upcoming September 21 wedding. Donna Cranston, a Blairstown native, is a Van Horne High School and Cedar Rapids Business College graduate who has worked in the Raymond Klass law office. Kent Kimm, Blairstown High School graduate, is employed by Callins Radio in Cedar Rapids. The couple plans to reside in Cedar Rapids.

EF Cranston Blairstown Donna Kent Kimm Archie Kimm Norway Miss Cranston van Horne High School Cedar Rapids

West Liberty Women form Society of Christian Service

West Liberty United Methodist Church organized the Women’s Society of Christian Service with officers led by President Mrs Beatrice Nichols and Vice President Mrs Ralph Wolf. Other posts include recording secretary Mrs W C Nichols and treasurer Mrs Frances Swan plus program and publicity chairs. A union meeting at 7 30 p.m. featured initiation of new members.

the Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Service Beatrice Nichols Ralph Wolf W. C. Nichols S. C. Snider Frances Swan G. P. Nichols CF. Seeley George Schafer Herbert Wilson Martha Loy

Legion auxiliary meeting reports and picnic plans

Fairfax group held Legion auxiliary gathering at the Legion hall on Tuesday with Mesdames Holets Moynihan Vanececk and Sedlacek in attendance. Miss Laura Vavra and Mrs William Andrie gave convention reports. An annual picnic for the Legion and auxiliary families was planned for September 15 at 900 at the Legion hall.

Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Frank Holets Tom Moynihan Elmer Vanececk Wes Sedlacek Laura Vavra William Andrie American Legion and Auxiliary

Women’s Society Reorganizes at Methodist Luncheon

Members of the Methodist church women met for an annual luncheon and to merge into the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Officers elected include President Mrs FE Huibregte Vice President Mrs LF Balster Recording Secretary Mrs A B Grimes Corresponding Secretary Mrs BE Abel and Treasurer Mrs Cliff Main.

Women's Societies The Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Service New Society FE. H Huibregte LF Balster A. B. Grimes B EF Abel Cliff Main

Belle Plaine club notices list Tuesday gathering and dinners

The Seventh Avenue Birthday club meets Tuesday at Mrs Lawrence Jackson's home. The Sunny Monday club gathers next Monday September 9 at Mrs C C Gay's home with Mrs Gay Mrs Mary Orr and Mrs Elmer Hughes hosting. Portia Study club opens with a 6 pm dinner at Mrs C W Rowland's home.

Seventh Avenue Birthday Club Lawrence Jackson Sunny Monday Club C C. Gay Gay Mary Orr Elmer Hughes Portia Study Club C. W. Rowland

Local Social Notes Highlight College Farewell Events

Springville host Bob Macon entertained six couples at a Wiener roast and parts. The Presbyterian Willing Workers plan their annual guest day Wednesday to welcome young folks leaving for college.

Bob Macon Presbyterian

Iowa City Brides Set For Fall Weddings In Local Parish Dates

Vivian Floetchinger daughter of Mrs Arthur Olds will wed Warren Clark son of Mr and Mrs John P Clark in a Sept 14 ceremony at St Patricks rectory. Elizabeth Jeanne Critz daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank S Critz wed Adrian W Craig in a single ring ceremony at St Marys rectory. Agnes Schneberger daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Schneberger married Glenn Reese Griffith at St Ambrose cathedral rectory Des Moines. Dorothy Singmaster granddaughter of Keota residents joined Charles Patterson son of local family in a St Patricks church ceremony.

Vivian Floetchinger Arthur Olds Warren Clark John P Clark St. Patricks Clark Viola St. Mary's Church Elizabeth Jeanne Critz Frank S Critz Adrian W Craig Russell Lundgren Des Moines Agnes Schneberger Joseph. Schneberger Glenn Reese Griffith St Ambrose Cathedral Father Phelan Dorothy Singmaster C A Singmaster Keota Charles Patterson T J Patterson St Patrick’s Church

Gladys Noble to Wed Robert Coan in Marquette Ceremony

Marquette Mrs Christine Noble announces the forthcoming marriage of her daughter Gladys Marie Noble to Robert FE Coan, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Conn of McGregor. The wedding will be held in Marquette on September 14. Noble is a University of Iowa 1938 graduate. Coan earned a 1935 BA from Iowa and Harvard Law 1938, and practices law in McGregor.

Marquette Christine Noble Gladys Marie Robert FE Coon Frank Conn McGregor Miss Noble University of Iowa Mr. Coan Law Sehoo Harvard University

Anamosa Announcement Lists Local Weddings and Society Officers

Anamosa announces the marriage of Phyllis LeCain daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Le Cain Greenwich New Jersey to Keith Smykil of New York City son of Mr and Mrs FF W Smykil Anamosa Mrs Mortimer Griffith sister of the bride was matron of honor and John Uejiman of New York City attended The vows were exchanged at St Thomas Apostle church Bloomfield New Jersey Anamosa Womens Society of Christian Service organized Wednesday Officers elected include President Mrs Russell Meade Vice president Mrs Maude Lowry Secretaries Miss Pass Davis Treasurer Mrs G Kinsey Corresponding secretary Mrs G W Monroe Missionary education chair Mrs C B Jessen Local church activities chair Socialville Mrs Kenneth Humphhal Ladies aid chair Mrs Ernest Corwin Literature and publicity chair Miss Nettie Brown Fileen Peck daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Peck became the bride of Elvin Siebels son of Mr and Mrs Will Siebels August 23

Phyllis LeCain John A le Cain Stonehouse Road Greenwich Keith Smykil New York City FF. W Smykil Anamosa Mortimer Griffith Hona John Uejinan A G Hejiman Smyakil St. Thomas Apostle Church Bloomfield Womens Society of Christian Service Localable Ladies Aid Home and Foreign Missionary Societies Mis Rrussell Meade Mis Maude Lowry Nettie Brown Fileen Peck Ralph Peck Elvin Siebels Will Siebels

P T A Meetings and Gatherings Across Towns

P T A notices show Grace Meloney meeting Monday at 145 pm in Van Buren and occasional guest speakers. Van Buren council, Mothers nz ers to be directed this sear oc, plus a Spahn council president guest. Pine 6 plus ground commission rep to read games after the mee t. New mothers invited to Riverside park picnic prep and district events. Lincoln and Fillmore P T A chapters schedule upcoming meetings and programs with executive boards hosting and inviting members.

van Buren Association Spahn Council van Buren Studs Group Fea Priya Riverside Park

St Marks Lutheran Wedding Receives Local Notice

The St Marks Lutheran ceremony featured Rev Maurice Lesher reading the rite. Mrs Vile Cox and others attend post ceremony gatherings. Society events include St Va church group meeting at St Mare auditorium and a card party. Clarence Sonnemaker hosts a party for Miss Sonnemaker and Miss Hasselbuser at Emma Jean Sonnemaker’s home.

Honora Sonnemaker Han Emma Jean Sonnemaee Norma Jean Hasselbuser

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Maquoketa M A Samuelson Pierce Mitchell Agnes Streff Sentinel Althea Ralston Catholic Daughters of America Lasswell Photo Margaret Ann Pavel Hwelen Denzler Grace Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary Guild Walter Eaton Fourth Avenue SE First United Presbyterian Robert McNabney Avenue NW St. Paul's Philathea J. Yessler First Evangelical Ladies’ Association Second Christian Chloe Taylor First Avenue W Immaculate Conception Sanctuary Society St. Margaret's Circle St. Agnes’ Circle Margaret Murphy Second Evangelical Pecrae Anderson Banam United Brethren Aid‘ Society Has Memorial Presbyterian Ladies’ Organization Tabita Milo Kopecky Harry Cartwright Trinity Methodist Susanah Wesley Mabel Walsh F Avenue NW Hunita Camp South Dakota Black Hills Badiene Pankow ACE Cleaners Third Ave Kenwood Methodist Women's Society of Christian Servie Woman's Society For Christian Service Aid Society Charles McGinty Ann Davis Saran Lutheran John Lundquist E. F. Stepanek Church of Brethren Ladies Aid Ralph Allen Washington Avenue SE Mary Steele Society Emily Warner Lisbon First Presbyterian Chapel Society Deborah Guild Lottie Howell Second Avenue SE Caroline Soutter Annie ¥. Smith Jeanette Howell Edna Erickson Westminster District One WE Peschau Fourth Avenue SF Harold Perry Bever Avenue SE M Fawcett Eighteenth Street T B Yuill Johnson Avenue NW Central Park Alice Korteling Trinity Lutheran the Missionary Society Walther League John Huss Calvary Baptist Anna Narber Melvin Cronbaugh Sixth Avenue Sarah Fuller Alfred Mefford N Street Ina Whele Alec McGregor Atkins First Baptist A G. Bowne J Avenue NE T. F Hersch St. Matthew's Ralph Podzimek R. A. Monroe St Gertrude’s Gas Company St. John’s Episcopal Lenora Chapman QO. A. Patterson St. John’s Guild Chapman First Avenue E Ladies’ Industrial Society John Pyle Tenth Avenue SE Central Park Presbyterian George Clements Np. m Circle No. 3 E. W. Stepanek Kenwood Presbyterian Mary Martha Society Alice McCreedy Missionary Society Wilson C. Fernow Thirty-fourth Street Charles Bridges First Christian May Frick Leo Vanous Women’s Forum C. E. Beeman Bever Avenue First Lutheran Cedar June Shaw Emma Vane Louise Hanus Cedar Auxiliary Myrtle Shaw Eighth Street Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge No. 221 Maine Iodge Hall Poat Club Cedar Rapids Boat Club Matthew Miller Twenty-sixth Street Typographical . A Typographical Auxilary Daniels Park D. of H General Dodge Circle Grenville Dodge Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Mercy Auxiliary Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Dar Lodge Columbia Div Columbia Division TLA Maine Hall Picniec Police Standard Life Standard Fire Association No. 172 Linn Lawav Hive Irl Sokol Hall Maccabees Court Towa Star of the West Lndeo No 4 Knights of Phythias Queen of the West Lodge No. 2 Ladies Society of B of L F and E Russell Schambberger Fourteenth Street NW Praha Rebekah H. Mothers’ Club Rudolph Jasa Coldstream Avenue Praha Rebekahdee No 5 Parlor City P Hall Mercy Alumnae Mercy Hospital Grace McCurdy Club Sunshine Auxiliary Sunshine Auxilary No Maine Lodge Hall Melody Camp Royal Neighbors Coin Club Montrose Hotel Valley Camp RN. A Cedar Rebekah Grace McCurdy Anna McCurley Fifteenth Street Linn Lodge Linn Lodge No 249 Iva Holloway Urbana Cedar Rebekah Lodge Springville Lodge No. 99 Noble Noble Grands Maine Judge Hall First Avenue Ladies’ Auxiliary United Packing House Workers, L. 1 A, No. 3 Strom Photo Donna Cranston West Liberty Winter Temple Pythian Sisters Bower Park Pavilion V. F. W. Auxiliary the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Building Tirzah Society O. F. Quick Shaver Road Coggan Donald Ashby Irene Montgomery Ladies’ Literary and Social Club Thomas Park Marion Fairfax Monticello Belle Plaine Springville Iowa City Goop Housekeeping Killian Mademoiselle Gladys Noble Gladys Marie Noble P.T.A. Meetings van Buren Ilases Lincoln Fillmore P T A Cal Noth Turner Ferdero Ted Lun Woleen Vile Aea Cox St Var Sar Society St Va Church Sto Mare Clarence America Killian Company Second Fleet Killian's
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