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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1934
Page
16
Mount Vernon report of campus social events as freshmen are hosted by faculty at the Cornell “white house” and other gatherings. A Palisades picnic, Pfeiffer dinner, student talent show, and several church and society activities are listed with committees and local participants.
Mrs. Anna Noonan entertained on the seventy fourth birthday of Mrs George Acers. St Mary’s church bazaar scheduled for Thursday October 4. Mrs E G Dittmer to entertain Phi Delphian chapter Thursday. Friday Afternoon club hosted by Mrs Truman Smith. Beta Delphian meets Thursday at 2 30 pm at the public library. Mrs H B Willard hosted Thursday Afternoon club. Mrs J J Burbridge hosted dinner at the Glen Charles hotel with bridge afterward.
The Oneida Methodist Ladies aid met Wednesday electing Mrs August Lanoure as president Mrs Ade tta Dunham as vice president Mrs Charlie Kimber as treasurer Mrs T Knox as secretary and Mrs John Rector as devotional leader The Oneida Epworth league held a party at the Methodist Episcopal church Richard Mathews gave a reading.
Elgin Figin chapter No. 162 O FE S opened its fall meetings on Wednesday A memorial service was held for Miss Hartington who died last week Refreshments were served byMrs H Falk Mrs Wolf Mrs M Brackin Mrs R W Muehlenthaler and Mrs G J Mosby
Amos Parrish discusses rug choices for fall homes with options from plain color broadloom to modern hooked designs and Early American weaves. He highlights American Orientals, washed for a rich sheen, and notes harmony with Federal American furniture, drapery, and upholstery while matching various room styles.
Oxford Esther Larimer and others hosted the Woman's Relief Corps at a private home. Birthdays for several women were celebrated. Margaret Stockman announced engagement to Philip Willhauser of Iowa City with plans to reside there. Nemora Study club hosted Florence Oakes, with reviews and current events shared. P T A committee chairs named by Mrs. Mabel Schiveltzer.
Anamosa residents hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Fred Bartholmew of Washington Indiana as they plan winter in California. Attendees included grandchildren great grandchildren and many relatives from Anamosa Cedar Rapids Clinton Rock Island Lisbon Center Junction and Davenport. A separate event welcomed first year teachers in Anamosa schools with a dinner hosted by returning staff at the Congregational church. Social time followed at the James McMarrie home.
Bert E Ballard Donald Thompson Bernice Peiper Florence Reusch Lottie Peet Alice Garland Helen Crosby Dorothy Herren Katherine Beagley Mildred Olson among guests as board of education members. Mrs I A Mirick and Mrs Frank Porter hosted. Merrit Hopkins on program. J E Remley entertained Cedar Rapids guests Judge Ring Arthur Bye. Friday Afternoon Bridge hosted by Mesdames Hartman Goodman Henningsen Corwin. McIntyre Gee high scorers.
Brooklyn chapter AK of PEO visited Cedar Rapids art galleries and Stone City artists colony Tuesday. A Hinelteon was held at Cedar Rapids. Miss Ardythe Rohr of Victor entertained last week for Miss Bernice Lyman who plans to marry Truman Reida of Brooklyn on Sept 26. Miss Lois Richman and Crawford D Richman wed Sunday at the Congregational parsonage in Sheffield Illinois. The bride is daughter of William Richman of Brooklyn. Mrs Richman a Brooklyn high school graduate. Mr Richman is son of Daniel Richman of Lovett Indiana and also a Brooklyn high school alumnus of 1929.
What Cheer pastors of the Churches of Christ met Monday in the church. Mrs. Leo Shaw hosted the Sew and So club on Wednesday. Mrs. Fred Koch and Mrs. Gilda Knox gave a short program. Mrs. Kit Demick was surprised Friday by friends on her birthday. Mrs. Chester Zook and Miss Ethel Curry assisted the hostess. Baptist women were entertained Tuesday by Mrs. George McClanahan in the home of Mrs. Roy Lockhard. The Methodist Junior Ladies held a cooperative supper honoring new teachers Monday at the church. Officers elected are President Mrs. Tom Phillips vice president Mrs. Hurley Ogden secretary Esther M. Farrow treasurer Mrs. Lyle Wright. The Episcopal ladies Guild met Tuesday in the church.
Delhi group begins new season at the home of Mrs. Jennie Holden with Mrs. Maude Hare presenting a paper. New officers are President Mrs. Annie Reid, Vice President Mrs. Laura Fuller, Secretary Mrs. Nellie Holtzman, and Treasurer Mrs. Vera Holdridge.
Clermont sees multiple groups meeting with Mrs. E L Crowe as host or co host. W C O F officers include I C Jerdee as president and E L Crowe as first vice president. Choral union sub district formed with Celia Christianson as president and Louise Relerson as vice president. Local listings name numerous community organizers and past officers.
Wilton Junction activities begin the year at Olga Port home with hostesses Delina Port Olga Bacon Hellen Smith and Naomi Gritton. Mrs Inez Harding and Mrs Kate Claussen win games as St Marys club hosts Miss Mary Kook and George Kook. Feliz Dwyer and Miss Mary Hart win banco. Methodist Merry Maids host Mother and Daughter club at church.
A Thursday miscellaneous shower welcomed Mr and Mrs Leonard Gibbs with guests including Rachel Stanger Gertrude Reeve Eleanor Marolf Marguerite Littlefield Helen Wheeless Imogene Miller Mary Cline Katherine DeShaw Lois Pierce Mary Elizabeth Gearhart Margaret Demaree James Littlefield Clair Wilson Thomas McNeill Robert McNeill Forrest Boots Junior Lewis Frank Irish Kenneth Boots Joe Moulton David deBest and William Ferguson. A fiftieth birthday observance for Mrs Frank Millis drew Isadore Millis Helen Millis Walter Mess Gertrude Millis Theodore Giljenland Cedar Rapids Mrs Ralph Millis Washington D C and others. The Methodist Missionary society held guest day at Mrs Akers home with Mrs Alice Hucker leading and Miss Bertha Baxter honored by sister Miss Bertha Bax ter. Guests included Bertha Baxter Neya Wilson Velma Arduser Mildred Arduser Louis Baum Jeanette Baum Edward Cox Leon Wilson Jerome Baum and Mr and Mrs John Blaker.
Williamsburg residents hosted large family reunions and celebrations. Attendees included numerous Meinke, Knock, Mumm, and Chase family members from Williamsburg and nearby towns. The St Paul Lutheran Aid elected officers, and the Seymour-Ransom group gathered for a J Harley Ransom tribute. Roy Earl Kuch post named Worth commander and assigned new officers.
A farewell party was given for Ruth Jones by Mrs. Fred Jones and others. Ruth will enter Ward Belmont College in Nashville Tennessee. Olga Ahrens won high score. The Methodist Ladies Aid met the church with Mrs. Charles Cochran leading. Serving committee included Irene Edwards Laura Edwards Anna Tanner Elvis Jones Dorothy Edwards Alice Ablard Flossie Jones Pearl Fees Rebecca Smith John Builers and Charles Cochran.
Blairstown Legion auxiliary met at Mrs. Walter Thorman’s home. Re elected officers include Mrs. Ray Goss as president and Miss Alma Thorman as vice president. Lincoln Star OES chapter opened its year at the Masonic temple with guests Paul Clark and Ada G. Thompson from Cedar Rapids. A luncheon shower honored Mrs. Donivan Harden of Wheatland on her recent marriage.
Sigourney society items include the Sigourney Women’s Club opening with a tea at Memorial hall and Alpha Delphian Society starting its tenth year there. Engagement announced: Virginia Pfaff to Lyle Holt of Bloomfield in a state highway family. Various women named in leadership, music, and host roles at local church and club events.
Maynard Fred Hoeger was honored by relatives last week on his fifty sixth birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. F Guritz and family, Mr. and Mrs. J H Federer, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Federer, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hoeger and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Springer and daughter, Mrs. Will Hoeger of Sumner, Mr. and Mrs. George Hoeger and family, Emil Hehmke and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hehmke and daughter, Mrs. Mary Engleke and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Wil Heick of Hawkeye, Mr. and Mrs. C J Meyer and family, Mrs. …
Berths Thompson and Franklin Thompson along with Mr and Mrs Arthur Thompson and Marie Hoeger of Maynard attended gatherings. Mrs Patsy hosted her husband on Tuesday. Lutheran women met at the church on Thursday. NRG 4 H club members hosted their mothers at leader Mrs Conrad Kopp's home. Maynard school faculty were guests of the Parent Teacher association with speakers the Revs Lutz Caldwell and Welch and music by Mrs Henry Buenneke Jr. Dollie Stewarts birthday event celebrated by E H Stewart and others.
Keswick held its annual Cunningham family reunion at the John Dunn home this Sunday with P. J. Cunningham and his Chicago son Michael among attendees including A. G. Sauter Michael Sauter and families from Deep River North English Keswick and Keswick area guests. A TI. . T. club gathering was hosted by Mrs. Roy Burdine on Tuesday. care-away club officers were elected with Vivian Wiggins president Jessie Churchill vice president Alyce Hummer treasurer. Catholic church St Marys circle met with Mrs. George Harris and daughter assisting. Methodist Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Bill Smith Thursday.
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