Reverend Willis A Baxter Weds Mary Churchill at Mount Holyoke Chapel
The wedding of Miss Mary Priscilla Churchill of Old Orchard Beach Maine to Rev Willis Alden Baxter occurred Saturday at Mount Holyoke College Chapel in South Hadley Massachusetts. The ceremony was by Rev David Adams with maid of honor Eleanor Paddock and best man Howard Baxter. The couple will reside in Hobart New York after a motor trip through New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Priscilla Churchill
Samuel B. Churchill
Old Orchard Beach
Willis Alden Baxter
Arthur Baxter
Seventeenth Street
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley
Mass
David Adams
Eleanor Paddock
Melrose
Howard Baxter
New York City
New England
Hobart
N. Y
Baxter
Presbyterian Church
Atice Country Day School
New Hartford
Coe College
Presbyterian Theological Seminary of
Princeton, N. J
Reception Honors New Cornellians
Mount Vernon hosts a social season kick off with a reception at President Magee’s home attended by college leaders and families. Multiple dinners and gatherings follow at local venues with guests from Cedar Rapids Davenport Detroit and Des Moines and notable birthdays anniversaries celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
John Benjamin Magee
Lloyd Gustafson
Joseph W. Gray, Jr
James Laing
Louise Haug
Mary MacGregor
Alice Marie Bigger
Anne Culbertson
Helen Peet
Betty Rowley
Robert Lott
Carroll
Harry Maurer
Cleveland
Homer Stockton
Davenport
J. M. Thomas
George T. Hanna
Cedar Rapids
James B. Hodgson
James
Walter T. Evans
Harold Polland
Jacqueline
Richard Ainsworth
Alice Jones
Anne Harris
Edwin Harris
J. W. Carbee
Earl Simpson
Rae Travis
Palisades Lodge
W. B. Crumbaugh
Jolly Seven
Mechanicsville Bridge Parties and Prizes Highlight Week
Mechanicsville notes honor Mrs Kenneth Blight of Custer South Dakota formerly Miss Carol Smith of Mechanicsville. Prizes awarded in several bridge groups including Mrs Maurice Moffit and Mrs F E Woods. Guests included Mrs Glen Woods Mrs Lee Scott and Mrs Kenneth Krumroy among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buell Pieper
R. A. Smith
Kenneth Blight
Custer
S. C
Carol Smith
Mechanicsville
Maurice Moffit
F. E. Woods
F. H. Kisor
Glen Woods
Gilbert Dutton
John Lynch
Roy Stoffel
Octet Bridge Club
Lee Scott
Kenneth Krumroy
Martha Stookey
Emanon Bridge Club
Howard Mason
S. D
Carl Reece
Howard Rhoads
Alene Norris
John Danly, Jr
Anamosa Host Committee Leads Country Club Card Party
Anamosa hosts include Mrs Edna Watters and Mr and Mrs Carl Smith with Edna Watters and Ken Humphal leading the card party at the Wapsipinicon Country Club. High scores awarded to Mrs O M Rife Mrs J E Remley Merrill Hunt and Charles Tyler as about 200 attend season close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Watters
Carl Smith
J. D. Paul
Kenneth Humphal
O. M. Rife
J. E. Remley
Merrill Hunt
Charles Tyler
Wapsipinicon Country Club
R. D. McIntyre
H. F. Dolan
Leigh Pearson
H. C. Metcalf
E. W. Smykil
T. E. Watters
B. H. Erb
A. J. Ament
H. S. Dutton
J. E. Tyler
George Fegan
Cecil Wilson
Social Circles and Local Events Highlight Rural Community
The Rosary Circle of St Mich aels met at Mrs. Nettie Brecht's home while the St Rita Circle gathered at Mrs. Matt Boddicker's country home. Public school teachers hosted a dinner at the Amana hotel for four new teachers. A wedding dance honored Mr and Mrs Francis Ritter following their Parkston South Carolina marriage. The Royal Neighbor camp enjoyed a dinner at Mrs Bertha Robertson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosary
St. Michaels
Nettie Brecht
St. Rita
Matt Boddicker
Amana Hotel
Stepman Ball Room
Francis Ritter
Parkston
S. C
Bertha Robertson
West Liberty P T A Hosts Dinner For Local Teachers
Members of the West Liberty Parent Teacher Association sponsored a covered dish dinner and reception for local school teachers at the high school. Mrs Dorothy Heatherington opened with a welcome, K C Smith replied, and new Viola teachers were introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teacher Association
Home Economics Department
Ed Ehrich
Vaughn Sanders
Raymond Owen
Cecil Hintz
John Blair
Dorothy Heatherington
K. C. Smith
Olin Bride Honored At Shower
A post nuptial shower for Mrs Starey Allen was held at the L J Rohwedder home in Olin The guest list included many out of town visitors from Canton Oxford Junction Wyoming Onslow Stanwood Anamosa Tipton and other nearby communities, highlighting local family ties and wedding preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Olin
Starey Allen
L. J. Rohwedder
Allen
Erma Rohwedder
Henry Rohwedder
Wyoming
August Levsen
Agnes Levsen
Canton
L. C. Ahrendsen
John Rohwedder
Hans
Anamosa
John Schiadetzky
Ale
Willing Workers hostesses plan October guest day
Springville Mrs. W. F. Dunlap and Mrs. L. L. Batchelder welcomed members of the Willing Workers of the Presbyterian church at the Dunlap home. Plans were discussed for the church’s annual guest day in October with Mrs. G. W. Gearhart as program chair and Mrs. Dolph Van Sickle on refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Dunlap
L. L. Batchelder
Presbyterian Church
Dunlap
G. W. Gearhart
Dolph van Sickle
Ella Faust
Ada Hindman
Miss Hindman
Los Angeles
Calif
Mabel
Lela McShane
M. O. B. Club
Monticello Couple Wed in Davenport Presbyterian Manse
Marriage announced for Kenneth Burris son of Dr and Mrs C V Burris Centerville formerly Monticello and Miss Margaret Small of Davenport. The ceremony occurred last Sunday at the Davenport Presbyterian manse with Chaney Burris of Monticello in attendance. The couple will reside in Davenport. Also noted, Mrs John H Perrine hosted a League of Women Voters tea with Rev B T Schwab of Anamosa as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Burris
C. V. Burris
Centerville
Monticello
Margaret Small
Davenport
Chaney Burris
Burris
John H. Perrine
League of Women Voters
B. T. Schwab
Congregational Church
Anamosa
W. E. Tuetken
Hawthorne club selects The Charm School for year study
The Hawthorne club chose The Charm School as its year long study subject and held the first meeting at Mrs. John Holub's home on Monday evening. The Progressive Woman's club selected As We Are for its programs with the initial meeting Tuesday evening at Mrs. Peter Sievers' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne Club
John Holub
Peter Sievers
Bride-to-be Clarence Miss Lavon Schaaff showered at Oxford Junction
Clarence Miss Lavon Schaaff was honored at a high school gym shower in Oxford Junction Tuesday evening. About 100 attendees attended as gifts were given to the bride-to-be. Mrs. Amanda Conrad hosted the 500 club Wednesday with prizes to Mrs. Laura Kettleson Mrs. Emma Kammeyer and Mrs. Ida Conrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavon Schaaff
Oxford Junction
Amanda Conrad
Laura Kettleson
Emma Kammeyer
Ida Conrad
Nor?mart? Scandinavian program opens year at Normandia club
The Normandia club held its first Scandinavian program of the year Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Hausman. Assisted by Mrs. J. H. Johnson, Mrs. G. A. Rumph, Ida Smith and Miss Olga Grangaard, members of the year book committee, a Norwegian dinner was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandia Club
Frank Hausman
Misdames
J. H. Johnson
G. A. Rumph
Ida Smith
Olga Grangaard
Couple Hosts Legion Auxiliary Gathering in Parkside Area
The American Legion Auxiliary members gathered Wednesday at a home with Mrs. Lucile Fox, Mrs. Margaret Mealey, and Mrs. Edna Gehrken assisting as hosts. Parkside school PTA met Tuesday with committees chaired by Mrs. Robert Driscoll and featured piano solos by Marjorie Walker and Hawaiian guitar by Eugene Jahncke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Lucile Fox
Margaret Mealey
Edna Gehrken
Parent-Teachers Association of
Parkside School
Robert Driscoll
Clara Olson
Rhoda Reinhold
Dorothy Ceilley
Carl Behrens
William Gay
Marjorie Walker
Eugene Jahncke
Dorothy Nelson
Earlville potluck and shower honor local bride
The Standard Bearer reports a Methodist Episcopal church potluck supper in Earlville followed by a shower for Mrs. Leola Ham, a recent bride. A separate Wednesday picnic at Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Millen’s home honored the Rev. and Mrs. L. C. Smith and other guests from Springville and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Bearer Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Leola Ham
W. S. Millen
L. C. Smith
Springville
W. W
Marie Jones
Chicago
Lillian Kahl
Bruce Derry
Corpus Christi
Tex
Oelwein Social Gatherings Highlight Local Ladies
Oelwein events include Mrs W L Smith hosting the Ladies Auxiliary of the Order of Railway Conductors and Ella May division. twenty couples at the Junior Woman's Club dance. shower for Adele Buesch before her Sept 18 wedding to Dr R J Galvin. contract bridge prizes won by Mrs Don Witt and Mrs Evelyn Mack. September dinner dance committee led by C B Hintz and A R Hammond. Mrs Glen Wallace hosting XIII club. Hanna and Erb win five hundred. Miss Mary Conley guest. Mrs Roy Schrack guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Smith
Lincoln Division
Des Moines
Ella May
Oelwein
Oelwein Country Club
Lyle Palmer
Adele Buesch
R. J. Galvin
Don Witt
Evelyn Mack
Buesch
C. B. Hintz
A. R. Hammond
Glen Wallace
Hazleton
Frank Hanna
M. Erb
Mary Conley
Roy Schrack
Local afternoon bridge clubs host meetings across Calamus
Calamus residents held multiple card gatherings midweek. Mrs. George Olson hosted the Afternoon Bridge club with honors for Mrs. William Eden, Mrs. Leonard Horstmann, Mrs. Fred Schwennsen, and Miss Mildred Siegmund. The Beste Yette club met at Ida Petersen’s home with winners Mrs. Joseph Yardem, Mrs. Henry Pruhs, and Mrs. Eli Petersen. The O. A. O. club gathered at 500 with prizewinners Mrs. James Denahy, Mrs. William Wulf, Mrs. Otto Griebel, and Mrs. Harry Smith. Eli Petersen hosted the Tuesday Bridge club, rewarding Mrs. William Holstein, Mrs. Frank Butterfield, Miss Josie Buell, and Mrs. Joseph Yardem. A joint meeting of Mission Workers and Kvindherred Lutheran Ladies Aid featured Mr. Lindquist of Des Moines as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Olson
William J. Eden
Leonard Horstmann
Fred Schwennsen
Mildred Siegmund
Ida Petersen
Joseph Yardem
Henry Pruhs
Eli Petersen
Jerome Dolan
James Denahy
La Porte City Women Gather in Local Events
The Eastern Star lodge met in its new hall Tuesday evening with Mrs. L. A. Moore and Mrs. J. R. Buser in charge. Audrey Hulse hosted the B. G. B. B. club luncheon and bridge at her cafe and home with guests Mrs. J. H. Goon and Mrs. Gertrude Esher. Kensington was held Monday at Mrs. M. G. Foss’s home, assisted by Mrs. Ralph Foss and Mrs. Frank Miller. The Past Noble Grand circle met Monday evening at Mrs. John Rhinehart’s home, with hostess Mrs. John Miszner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Lodge
L. A. Moore
J. R. Buser
Audrey Hulse
B. G. B. Club
la Porte City
Bridge
J. H. Goon
Gertrude Esher
American Legion Auxiliary
Kensington
M. G. Foss
Ralph Foss
Frank Miller
Noble Grand Circle
John Rhinehart
John Miszner
Harmony class entertained at Miss Johnson home
Shellsburg note records the Harmony class of the Presbyterian Sunday school were entertained Thursday at Miss Mattie Johnson’s home with Mrs. Ida Bixby assisting. Also listed are a William DeFoe birthday party, Young People’s society meeting, a school faculty reception, and a birthday club gathering planned for next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Freeman
Jack
University of California
Will Reese
Unity Club
Ida Bonjour
Ruth Andrews
Edna Ohlsen
Henrietta Switzer
Clara Volker
United Brethren Sunday School
August Ahrendsen
Wilma McDonald
Dee Vrooman
Orville McDonald
Harmony
Presbyterian Sunday School
Mattie Johnson
Ida Bixby
William DeFoe
Young People’s Society of the Federated Church
Presbyterian Church
Consolidated School
I.0
Federated Church
Birthday Club
Gage Copeland
Hazleton Faculty Hosts School Board Dinner at Oclwein Park
Hazleton school faculty entertained the school board with a Wednesday evening dinner at Oclwein park. Attendees included W. H. Nelson and spouse, L. Proctor and spouse, I. A. Morey and spouse, H. R. Kiefer and spouse, K. F. Weitman and spouse, T. H. Slater and spouse, C. I. Nelson and family, and several others such as Miss Cathern M. Nelson Frances Williams Robert L. Ost Pauline F. Scott Dorothy Rundle Sadie M. Holmes and Gertrude Hillman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton School
Oclwein Park
W. H. Nelson
L. Proctor
I. A. Morey
H. R. Kiefer
K. F. Weitman
T. H. Slater
C. I. Nelson
Cathern M. Nelson
Columbus Junction Social Rounds Highlight Local Events
Mrs. Harry Jordan hosted a shower for her daughter Mrs. Carlyle Rees formerly Madeline Jordan. Miss Margaret Huston entertained the Old Clifton club at her home. The entertainment committee included Mrs. Nellie Schlichting and Mrs. Thelma Devore. The Social circle enjoyed a hamburgery at Columbus Chautauqua park. The Past Noble Grand circle of Silver Leaf Rebekah lodge met in the Odd Fellows dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jordan
Carlyle Rees
Madeline Jordan
Margaret Huston
Old Clifton Club
Nellie Schlichting
Thelma Devore
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Noble Grand Circle
Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Dining
Country club marks twentieth anniversary Founding noted
The Country club held a Friday evening gathering in the Community Hall to celebrate its twentieth anniversary with former members as special guests. Earlier in the week Mrs. Alice Johnston hosted the A-Go-I-Go club on Thursday, and Miss Jennie Ferguson welcomed the Missionary Society of the Covenanter church on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Covenanter Church
Jennie Ferguson
Alice Johnston
Country Club
Guild Hosts Meet in Church Parlors
Onslow Mrs Isaac Edwards Mrs N L Lowe and Mrs Otha Johnson hosted a Guild gathering Wednesday in the church parlors. Mrs Kenneth Kennedy presided with Mrs Wayne Molsbery as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Edwards
N. L. Lowe
Otha Johnson
Kenneth Kennedy
Wayne Molsbery
Regional Events Across Iowa Open 1939 Season
Cedar Rapids hosts outboard races on the Cedar River and a sky dance at the Iowa theater. Iowa City holds opening vespers for the University of Iowa year with Dr. Stoddard Lane speaking. Coe College marks its 59th year with an opening address by Dr. David I. Berger. Grinnell Freshman Week begins as classes start Thursday. Des Moines hosts the 13th annual Iowa Poultry Improvement Association convention at the Savery with a banquet. Other cities list conferences, fairs, and festival events through the week including Grinnell Cornell college and Clinton Methodist events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Cedar Valley Outboard Association
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Stoddard Lane
Macbride
Coe College
David I. Berger
Grinnell
Grinnell College
Des Moines
Glenn Frank
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Constitution
Hotel Savery
Iowa
Mount Vernon
Cornell College
Clinton
Upper Iowa
The
Methodist Church
Women’s Home
Foreign Missionary Societies
Dubuque
Davenport
Waterloo
TAMA
Iowa Conference of Parent Teachers
Greeley
Iowa Poultry Improvement Association
Virginia Yungman and Robert Fosnacht engagement announced
The engagement of Virginia Yungman and Robert Fosnacht was announced at a dinner party hosted by Mrs. Yungman. The couple’s dessert-name napkins revealed the wedding date October 1 and plans for a Trinity Lutheran church ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Yungman
J. E. Yungman
Fifth Avenue SE
Robert Fosnacht
George Fosnacht
Avenue NE
Catherine Aukerman
Dorothy McLeod
Jeanne Hamblin
Marion Wing
Alice Kulhavy
Catherine Timm
Maxine Maxson
Nola Berger
Marjorie Schindler
Betty Fosnacht
Lotus Knief
Waterloo
Variety In Friends And Lovers Advice Column
Dear Miss Manners counsels a reader torn between a steady girlfriend and another unsuitable suitor. The answer urges decisive, bold action to win her, warns against jealousy, and advocates moving forward to impress and delight the girl to secure her affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Manners
You Are Around and Time Monopolizing A Rival
A cryptic line notes that if one person monopolizes her time she will have nothing left for her rival. It centers on competition and personal attention. The phrase implies strategic social dynamics and rivalry in relationships or games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ose
Dear Miss Manners readers affirm upstanding town girls
Two friends in a small town defend wholesome dating and outdoor fun. They chide city glamour and money focus, urging boys to notice likable, down-to-earth girls at home and in other towns. The reply thanks the writers and invites male readers to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Manners
Pete
Pat
Clara Swain auxiliary holds social and picnic at West Branch
West Branch Clara Swain auxiliary met in the Methodist church for a picnic supper and social evening. Vivian Hunter led devotions, Arlene Brown welcomed guests, and Esther Wilkin with Jessie Thomas conducted a contest introducing Mrs. Whit H. Clark of Monroe Washington as guest speaker. luncheon guests included Mrs. Mae Myers Mrs. Irwin Mosher Mrs. Lysle Holmes and Mrs. George Kirby. Mrs. C D Witter of Pasadena California attended coffee at Mrs. Louie Hansen's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Swain
Vivian Hunter
Arlene Brown
Esther Wilkin
Jessie Thomas
Whit H. Clark
Monroe
Wash
Mae Myers
Irwin Mosher
Lysle Holmes
George Kirby
West Liberty
C. E. Secrest
West Branch
C. D. Witter
Pasadena
Calif
Louie Hansen
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Willis A. Baxter
Mount Holyoke Chapel
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Ralph Redmond
Sterling, Ill
Phil Hahn
Ingleside
Jordan House
E. C. Pratt
James McCutcheon
Russell Cole
S. J. McLaughlin
Nama Lathe
Prall
E. R. Ristine
James Macaulay
Joseph Bennett
Wesleyan Service Guild
Franklin Littell
Merle English
James Eyre
J. B. Binger
Ladies Aid
L. E. Bigger
A. J. Baird
Charles Hartung
Fred Sadler
Women’s Missionary Society of the
Julian Johnston
Frank Frick
Mae Mitchell
Maxine Turner
Pythian
Ruth Avery
Grand Lodge
Cornellian Club
C. G. Benner
C. J. Cash
J. P. Decker
R. L. Hyde
Genevieve Braun
J. K. Delahooke
Merrill Rawson
C. L. Kelly
Roy Weighels
L. A. Downing
Mrs. Nash
Norway
Viola
Martin
Paulson
MacDonald
Boots
Thompson
Burke
Glasgow
Morris Armstrong
Morris Greenberg Fur Shop
Granby
Dial
Dempsey
Dempsey’s
Ray Whitmore
Oscar Workman
Second Avenue
Clarence
Waukon
Kansas
George W. Koehn, Jr
St. Matthew’s Church
George W. Koehn
Koehn
Frances Hallgren
Alex H. Hailgren
Roosevelt Hotel
Lawrence
Kan
George W. Oasel
University Ofansas
Earlville
Calamus
Shellsburg
Columbus Junction
Lisbon
Martello
Mitchellville
Rock Island—I
Illinois-Eastern
Kiwanis District
Luella
First Ave. SE
Mary Manners
Bette
Sky Dancer
Second Street
Fashion and Science
Merchants National Bank
Paramount Pharmacy
Paramount Theater Building
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