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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1934

Page

6

Club Activities Enter Full Swing At Mt. Vernon

Mt Vernon clubs move into a busy week with Entre Nous hosting a picnic at Mrs R A Nelson s home, Sorosis dinner at Mrs Charles Maybauer s home, and Altruria meeting at the Methodist church. New Century plans a luncheon at Mrs J Pee s home while Ingleside, the Cornell faculty conference, and various Kensingtons and social gatherings fill the calendar.

Mount Vernon Entre Nous R. A. Nelson Charles Maybauer Sorosis E. E. Moots E. Baker J B Robinson Eleanor Locke Bessie Wallis Ida Jordan Alice Nauman Altruria New Century J . Pee George Franks Gertrude Munger Ross Emerson J. F. Keve Ingleside Frances Regina Long Charles Long Monroe Cyrus Herbert Burgstahler H J. Burgstahler Methodist Church Long Home Cornell Biderman Upper Palisades Roy Low Fred Travis Bridge Travis Home James France C .S. Mer Tipton Justin Edwards Portland Ore J Peery Emory F. M. McGaw B. C. Moorhead Presbyterian Church Bernice Becker Geraldine Bryant Martin B. Andelfinger Dubuque Davenport Glenn Rowley Methodist Youth Movement Evanston, MI W. G. Grant Miles Willard Maybauer Chicago M. B. Waln Elmer Bergmann Montpelier Chiefs Association of Pythian Sisters George Robbins D. E. Hedges Carl Travis C. W. Neff

Local Bridge Events And Prizes At Jesup Clubs

Jesup social clubs held meetings Tuesday and Friday with several prize winners. The FB O F bridge club was hosted by Mrs L M Roberts where favors went to Mesdam es E H Parker C G Roberts and PF R Place. The Double Eight five hundred club met with Mrs D D Handley. prizes awarded to Mrs Margaret Trumbauer and Mrs Jestin Carroll. The O F club gathered with Mrs R L Bordner on Friday and the Loyalty circle met at the home of Mrs Alma Fuller on Friday.

Jesup L. M Roberts Mesdames E. H Parker C G Roberts PF. R. Place D D Handley Margaret Trumbauer Jestin Carroll R L. Bordner Alma, Fuller

Wellman Bride Leona Zillmer Weds John Krotz at Home

Miss Leona Zillmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Zillmer of near Wellman and John Krotz of Ainsworth were married at the brides parents home Wednesday at 7 30 pm by Rev Thomas Oshart. The couple will reside near Ainsworth. the bride has taught in rural schools nearby.

Leona Zillmer Lewis Zillmer Wellman John Krotz Ainsworth Thomas Oshart

Star And Sprig Quilt Pattern For Bed Spread

The article outlines a planned star and sprig quilt design for a single bed, detailing finished top size 72 by 105 inches, suggested materials including sheets, and steps for appliqued or pieced construction. It explains panel divisions 30 by 60 inches, border strips, pillow panel placement, and instructions for drafting and cutting patterns with 12 by 30 and 6 by 12 inch pieces.

Nancy Quilt Club

Bridgette club hosts and bridge scores noted

Tipton society activity includes Bridgette club hostess Mrs George Fraseur and high tally by Mrs Forest Fraseur with low by Mrs Brady Handley. Past Chiefs club meets with Mrs Roy Glick. Bridge winners include Mrs Raymond Maurer high and Mrs Huda Hoon low. Women of the Moose and Methodist class events noted with hostesses and new officers listed.

George Fraseur Forest Fraseur Brady Handley Low Chiefs Club Roy Glick Raymond Maurer Huda Hoon Low of the Moose Kathryn Carlisle James Maurer Abbie Gerber George Laird F B Cobb Martha Woods Carroll Thomas Spear R E White J C Leatherberry A G Keller E. Wisener J W. Fisher PFE Harry Nephew Vera Soll Kildare Club George Worsham

Eastern Star Picnic Invites Tipton Chapter Families

Mrs Clara Gillam and consolation members of Tipton chapter invite Order of Eastern Star families to a twelfth district picnic at Anamosa State Park today.

Clara Gillam Tipton Order of Eastern Star Anamosa State Park

Local Social Gatherings Highlight Stanard and Danshill Households

Millersburg notes show Mrs Rosena Stanard hosting a bridge party on Tuesday and Mrs Alice Danshill entertaining the Dorcas society on Thursday. Attendees include Mrs Lena Stanard and her daughters Marvin and Meridith, Miss Louise Thornton of Cedar Rapids, and numerous Stanard and Dansdill relatives and friends.

Rosena Stanard Ab Bridge Alice Danshill Dorcas Society Lena Stanard Marvin Meridith Louise Thornton Cedar Rapids Amelia Goodman North English Kit Roberts Hilda Bauer Gladys Pope Ida Merck Mary van Horn Jennie Stanard Adria van Horn Nellie Pope Lena Goodman Violet Lacy Linta Brown Marie Pope Minnie Faas Maggie Pope Reather Danshill Mary Pope Dot Dyson Savannah Pope Phoebe Stanard Alice Dansdill Catherine Sweet Erma Dansdill

Calmar Women Host Luncheon and Aid Society Gatherings

Calmar Catholic women enjoyed a luncheon at the church hosted by Mesdames Will Karbel, Mr Cullow, Joseph Grestne, John Breuning, George Littam, Harry Hastings, Felix Timp, and Joseph Koch. Miss Matilda Haukedahl and Mrs Emmet Stromsoch and Mrs Clarence Nesvik organized the Lutheran Ladies Aid. The Community Ladies Aid met with Mrs JFP Conover. Loretta Frana and Wilma Evenson hosted a theater party and home gathering for Margaret Appleby of Washington DC with guests Jean Conover, Alice Sanders, Edna Rathmeyer, Dorothy Uher.

Will Karbel Cullow Joseph Grestne John Breuning George Littam Harry Hasting Felix Timp Joseph Koch Matilda Haukedahl Emmet Stromsoch Clarence Nesvik Lutheran Ladies Aid Community Ladies Aid Jfp Conover Loretta Frana Wilma Evenson Evenson Margaret Appleby Washington, DC Jean Conover Alice Sanders Edna Rathmeyer Dorothy Uher

Star and Sprig Quilt Blocks Request Notice

An archival item requests readers to mail ten cents per missing Star and Sprig quilt block and enclose a stamped self addressed envelope. Address Nancy Page care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Copyright 1934.

Nancy Page The Cedar Rapids

Neighborhood church ladies host social with officers listed

Walker Mrs. Thomas Gardner hosted a Wednesday gathering for the Neighborhood church ladies with officers named: President Mrs. M. C Mette, vice president Mrs. Thomas Gardner, secretary Mrs. Fred King, and treasurer Mrs. Frank Assmus. The Legion auxiliary was hosted Tuesday by Mrs D W Hyde.

Thomas Gardner M. C Mette Fred King Frank Assmus Legion Auxiliary D W Hyde Frank Takes J U Cunningham Donald McKee Guy Whitson Andrew Kuhn John Edwards

Hawkeye Mis A 1D Knox entertained the book club

Ludeman entertained the K U K Indies Thursday at the meeting of the local book club with casual discussion and light refreshments.

Mis Knox Book Club Ludeman

Delhi Legion Auxiliary elects officers at meeting

Wednesday at the home of Mrs Elvira Rimmer new officers were chosen. President Reva Engel first vice president Opal Clark second vice president Ollie Cramer secretary Bertha Swinburne treasurer Elvira Rimmer sergeant at arms Alice Jones chaplain Helen Pulver and historian Adeline Wintenburg were named. Opal Clark reported on the state convention at Des Moines. Next meeting set for Sept 19 at Mrs Ole Cramer's home.

American Legion Auxiliary Elvira Rimmer Reva Engel Opal Clark Ollie Cramer Bertha Swinburne Alice Jones Helen Pulver Adeline Wintenburg Des Moines Ole Cramer

Walford Teachers Return to Rural Schools

Walford area reports many teachers leaving last week for new posts. William Brog becomes superintendent at Prairieburg and others named include Ben Ratter Creston Frank Schlueter Solon Eualenn Sampson Fairfax Mre Joe Flick Fairfax and Viola Sampson Watkins. New staff at nearby rural schools include Miss Anna Bezdek Mrs Leo Ro Vasley Miss Barbara Brusha and Miss Wuma Schlueter resuming duties.

Walford William Brog Prairieburg Ben Ratter Creston Frank Schlueter Solon Eualenn Sampson Fairfax Joe Flick Viola Sampson Watkins Here Anna Bezdek Leo Ro Vasley Barbara Brusha Wuma Schlueter

Riverside church wedding and local social notes

Miss Catherine Walsh wed Paul Knebel at Riverside St Marys with Monsignor Walsh officiating. Attendants include Miss Magdalen Walsh and Ivo Croll. The bride and groom plan to live on the bridegroom’s farm north of Riverside. Also reported are a Wellman WellmanKrotz marriage and various club activities with hosting and prizes noted.

St. Mary's Church Catherine Walsh Paul Knebel Bernadine Veggy John M. Walsh Ottumwa B. Jacobsmeier Mr. Brady Buffalo Wyo Walsh Magdalen Walsh Ivo Croll C. W. Walsh St. Mary’s School Mercy Hospital Davenport Flora Knebel John Knebel St. Patrick’s School Iowa Willam Griffin G. A. White Iva McCreedy Leona Zillmer Wellman John Krotz Anna Krotz Riverside Osborne Methodist Church Marie Yoder Kalona

Farewell Gatherings Honor Nordykes Before Moving

Maynard communities bid farewell to C. H. Nordyke and Ruth Nordyke with events at Legion hall and Presbyterian classes. Attendees include Harold Malven, Robert Malven, Howard Ingels, Velma Jennison, Irene Haas, Milo Shores, plus Mrs. S. T. Payne and other local members.

Modern Woodman Order American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall C. H. Nordyke Marshalltown Nordyke Presbyterian Fidelis T. Payne Ruth Nordyke Harold Malven Robert Malven Howard Ingels Annabel Ingels Floyd Henniges Velma W. F. Caldwell S. T. Payne Ed Ponsar G. J. Chalke Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society Cemetery Association Charles Malven

Clermont Bride Honored With Postnuptial Shower and Picnic

Clermont residents report a postnuptial shower and picnic at Mrs. Len Simek's home for Mrs. Alfred Baechler, a recent bride, hosted by the Business and Professional Women's club. Bridg e and visiting guest events follow, with high score won by Mrs. Clifton. Priscilla Working Band met at the Lutheran church with hostesses listed. OES meeting ended with lunch hosted by the Henderson couples and Andine Vasby delivering a talk.

Alfred Baechler Len Simek Business and Professional Women's Club Jay White Bridge Phillmore Riverside, Til Clifton Priscilla Lutheran Church E. E. Bilden Agnes Bilden Martin Nelson Oscar Relerson George Washburn R. S. Henderson B. O Henderson Andine Vasby

Wagners mark twenty fifth wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Albert Wagner celebrated their twenty fifth anniversary entertaining relatives and Davenport friends. Card prizes went to Mrs Ed Praksch Mrs Joe Moravek Mrs Henry Wunder Carl Wagner and Elmer Schraeder. Mrs Earl Kitts honored Miss Hattie Klahn of Cedar Rapids Wednesday with guests including Mrs Gus Horst

Albert Wagner Davenport Ed Praksch Joe Moravek Henry Wunder Carl Wagner Elmer Schraeder Earl Kitts Hattie Klahn Cedar Rapids Gus Horst

Oxford Junction Club Meets for Women Group Notes

The Mothers club met with Mrs. Herman Martens and assistants on Wednesday. The Larkin club gathered with Mrs. Albert Wagner. Card scores crowned Mrs. Harry Smith first, Mrs. Otto Klahn second, and Mrs. Henry Boettger third. Reformed church Ladies Aid met Thursday hosted by Mrs. Alfred Endorf. Harold Bouschlucker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Bouschlicker, gave a talk.

Henry Boettger The Reformed Church Ladies Aid Society

Anamosa Social Events Highlight Week Activities

Anamosa residents enjoyed a week of gatherings. Miss Lora Houston hosted guests and traveled with Miss Marjorie Houston to Glencoe Tl. Congregational church planned fall night. Several local clubs held meetings and a bus trip with Iowa Farm Women’s club occurred near Whittier.

Lora Houston Harriet Cunningham Miss Houston Marjorie Houston Glencoe Congregational Church John Goodman M. C. Crispin Maude Barnes Mae Birk Jennie Birk H. C. Metcalf Todd J. W. McLees A. E. Walton A. G. Remley M. H. Weiss Anamosa Homer Hanna W. A. Hale Congregational Women's Missionary Society T. M. Miller J. A. Hartman Iowa Farm Women's Club Ray Starry Whittier Business and Professional Women's Club Lara Hanna Lara. Houston D. E. Ruffier E. G. Rawson B. I. McLaughlin J. D. Paul Kenneth Humpal R. L. LaChappelle R. D. McIntyre Wapsipinicon Country Club

Whittier Community Association Programs Evening Event

A Whittier Community association program led by Mrs. Archie Post was held at the hall on Thursday. Rev. Mr. Badger of Springville performed piano numbers and led the Springville male quartet with Dr. Pirie Fred Taylor John Yo com and Dr. Wells. Miss Nettie Brown read and Rev. Mr. Hartzell gave an illustrated talk.

Whittier Community Association Archie Post Badger Springville Dr. Pirie Fred Taylor John Yocom Dr. Wells Mr. Badger Nettie Brown Hartzell

Victor Couple Wed in Huntsville Mo Offer

Last week, Miss Margaret Gwin daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Gwin Victor and Clinton E Reedy son of Mr and Mrs L D Reedy Ladora were married in Huntsville Missouri on March 9 Victor Tri Cities picnic in Victor today unites old residents for annual hometown gathering last year the event was in Rock Island

Margaret Gwin J. R. Gwin Victor Clinton E. Reedy L. D. Reedy Ladora Pine Huntsville

Presbyterian ladies hosted by Newhall trio at Kaeberle home

Newhall Mrs. O. Kaeberle Mrs. E. E. Stedman and Mrs. A. B. Fuller entertained Presbyterian ladies Wednesday at the Kaeberle residence. The Legion Auxiliary held a benefit card party Tuesday in Legion hall with Christie Williams winning first and C. E. Tuttle second.

O. Kaeberle E. E. Stedman A. B. Fuller Kaeberle Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Christie Williams C. E. Tuttle

Methodist Ladies Aid Elect Officers at Elgin Meeting

Elgin Methodist Ladies Aid elected Miss Verle Kniel as president and Mrs. Sadie DeSart as vice president. Secretary is Mrs. Joanna Hughes and treasurer Mrs. Ida Thoma. The group also listed students heading to colleges this fall including William Welble and Le Roy Rothlishberger at Iowa State College and Rose Reitz at St Luke's nurses training Cedar Rapids.

Methodist Ladies Aid Verle Kniel Sadie DeSart Joanna Hughes Ida Thoma William Welble le Roy Rothlishberger Iowa State College Lewis Thoma Fred Lauer Robert Steele Elmer Meyer Upper Town U Erma Grether Gates Business College Waterloo Rose Reitz St. Luke's Nurses’ Training Cedar Rapids

Ladies Aid Society Social at Buck Creek Methodist Church

Hopkinton Buck Creek Methodist Ladies Aid plans a social afternoon at the home of Mrs. Manly Ratcliff on Thursday. A Grief family reunion drew sixty five members at Frank Schockmoehle home last Sunday with many relatives listed from Hopkinton Farley Cedar Rapids Cascade Independence Worthington and Cascade.

Ladies Aid Society Buck Creek Methodist Church Manly Ratcliff Frank Schockmoehle Emil Greif Fred Stevens Phil DeShaw Frank Jasper Edith Miller Hopkinton Ida Greif Farley Joe A. Lattner Steve Pardera Jane Rosalyn Frances Stoll Cedar Rapids Peter Smith Glenn Jeffers Frederick Marie Kelchen Cascade Peter J. Greif Fred Worthington Glen Greif Carl Greif Adeline Smitz Reta Greif Independence

Keota PEO Chapter Plans Two Initiates at Memorial Meeting

Keota Chapter CM PEO opened the year with a memorial meeting at Mrs. George J. Lyle's home. Plans were made to initiate two PEO daughters, Mrs. Victor Weber and Miss Helen Kirkpatrick. The service was written by Mrs. E. F. E. Bower and run by Mrs. C. D. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. F. A. Klein, and Mrs. J. Singmaster. Dr. and Mrs. Roscoe Tiffany of Los Angeles arrived for a visit with Stewart relatives.

George J. Lyle Victor Weber Helen Kirkpatrick E. FE. Bower C. D. Kirkpatrick F. A. Klein J. Singmaster Roscoe Tiffany Los Angeles Calif Tiffany J. W. Stewart Stewart

Mrs Tiffany Plans Month Long Iowa Visit to Family Homes

Latter part of the week sees Mrs Tiffany traveling to Iowa for a month or more visiting her sisters Mrs George McCarty in Oskaloosa and Mrs R B Allender in Boone. She will also visit her daughter Mrs Marc Stewart in Iowa City.

Tiffany Iowa George McCarty Oskaloosa R. B. Allender Boone Marc Stewart Iowa City

Mount Auburn meeting and club notices in town paper

Mount Auburn The Past Noble Grand association will meet with Mrs. Grover Wiese Friday evening with Mrs. Adolph Reinhart and Annabell Wiest as assisting hostesses, Mrs. Emma Watson will have charge of the lesson. Mrs. John Healy entertained the Sorosis club Thursday, Mrs. Carl Lamb led the lesson. Officers elected by the Methodist Ladies Aid are: Mrs. Chester Johnson president, Mrs. John Dorland vice-president, Mrs. Ernest C. Welton secretary and Mrs. Edward R. Petersen treasurer. NEWLYWEDS see money-saving bargains in household goods under classification 29 in Want Ads.

Noble Grand Association Grover Wiese Adolph Reinhart Annabell Wiest Emma Watson John Healy Sorosis Club Carl Lamb Methodist Ladies Aid Chester Johnson John Dorland Ernest C. Welton Edward R. Petersen

Ann Harding Stars In The Fountain At OWA Start

Ann Harding leads Radio Pictures season opener The Fountain at the OWA theater starting Monday. Charles Morgan’s tale of a woman and a man torn by honor and love unfolds with Brian Aherne and Paul Lukas as rivals in the emotional triangle. Velveteen fashion notes describe college girl attire and tweed coats in the backdrop.

NN Harding OWA Charles Morgan Ann Harding Brian Aherne Paul Lukas Pare Allel Morris Sanford’s. Sheaffer Sheaffer

Fall shopping drives crowds to shops for clothing and gadgets

Elegant autumn days push shoppers to generous buying sprees as stores brim with clothes furnishings and gadgets. The writer offers to shop on readers behalf and invites notes care of The Gazette.

the Gazette

Lamps on sale at Iowa Electric Light and Power Co

The Iowa Electric Light and Power Co offers lamps on sale for 3.95 with white bases and shades in white or pleated silk. Lamps are valued up to 6.50 and presented as great bargains for home decor or gifts including wedding presents.

Iowa Electric Light and Power CO Iowa Electric Light & Power CO

New Ribbed Fabric Promises Shiny and Dull Ribs for Fall

A new dress fabric features alternating rib textures with one rib shiny and the next dull. Gold or silver threads are woven in, and dolman sleeves are forecast to be popular this fall.

Dolman

Fried Spring Chicken Special at Bishop Cafe Teria

The Bishop Cafe Teria runs a daily fried spring chicken special with mashed potatoes and gravy. Diners are urged to bring the whole family for a swellegant fried chicken dinner and enjoy a convenient Sunday dinner alternative.

Bishop Bishop's Bishop’s

LASSWELL STUDIO Offers Christmas Miniature Portraits

The LASSWELL STUDIO promotes a holiday special on hand colored miniature portraits on ivory paper in gold frames priced at 3.50. Frames feature delicate gold filigree or a white silver finish, with miniatures made on porcelain simulated ivory or ivory paper.

Lasswell

Fall Color Trends Highlight Diverse Palette

The article notes a broad fall color range including gray orange paired with pale green scarfs bright dark blue with black warm yellowish brown and even purple offering varied styling options for the season.

Conversion Burner Rental Plan From Cedar Rapids Gas Co

A local ad promotes a gas conversion burner offered by Cedar Rapids Gas Co. The plan features installation now and a $3.00 monthly rental for the heating season, with end of term credit toward purchase if kept. The unit is fully automatic and promises stable comfort. Call for details.

Cedar Rapids Gas CO Gas Co

New Process cleans woolen and fur garments with odor-free finish

If a son or daughter leaves for school soon, consider Zoric cleaned and pressed woolen and silk clothes. The New Process offers a thorough clean without odor and a special fur collar treatment to revitalize fur. Call in the morning to ease clothing worries.

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