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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1940

Page

13

Ignorance Is Bliss Features Palomino Horse Tour Details

A fragmentary reminiscence strings together horse show notes and local color. It recalls a Palomino breed visit, the Cavere site, and a humorous eight-in-the-morning ride plus a horse stall tour. Also mentions Helen Williams at the YWCA, the Iowa Saddle Horse association election of Glenn Bown, and the AK-SAR-BENTIVE Cedar Rapids show plans with references to local residents The piece blends horse anecdotes with community updates and society tidbits.

Cavere Mart Helen Williams YWCA Michigan Mari Helen Iowa Saddle Horse Association Glenn Bown Waterloo Frank Hoffmann West Side Iowa Cedar Rapids Hoxse Black Horse Cavalry United States

Marguerite Stein to Speak in Fort Dodge

Miss Marguerite Stein general secretary of the YWCA will lecture on handcraft in Fort Dodge Tuesday afternoon to a newly organized craft group sponsored by the Fort Dodge Woman's club. Social 50 club picnic and Ken sing at 1 PM at the home of Mrs L E Blessing 215 Fifteenth St NE.

Marguerite Stein Fort Dodge Social 50 Club L. E. Blessing Fifteenth Street Kensington

TATTLE TALES ORCHIDS AND TRAVELS OF STUDENTS

TATTLE TALES orchids given to Maurene Munger at a luncheon honoring bride elect Janet Lothian featured hatplacecards. Estelle Bachelder, a geology student, joined 17 others on a Wind River range expedition under Neil Miner and Warren Scoby, staying at Timberline ranch near Dubois Wyoming.

Maurene Munger Janet Lothian Estelle Bachelder George L. Bachelders

Mrs Iva Hardesty Becomes Bride Of California Man

Announcement lists the marriage of Mrs Iva C Hardesty of Cedar Rapids and William Irvin Lewis of Whitier California. They wed Thursday in Iowa City at Roger Williams house on the University of Iowa campus, with Rev Elmer E Dierks officiating. The couple plans to move to California after the ceremony. Friends hosted a gathering at the Parlis residence. Mercy Auxiliary will meet at Mercy hospital for sewing.

Iva C Hardesty Cedar Rapids William Irvin Lewis Whittier Calif Iowa City Roger Williams University of Iowa Elmer E. Dierks First Baptist Church of Lewis California Joseph T. Parlis Avenue NW

Scotch Grove Community club meets after vacation

The first meeting after vacation of the Scotch Grove Community club was held Wednesday at the home of Mrs. M. M. Sinclair. Mrs. M. M. Sinclair, Mrs. L. A. Oltman and Mrs. August Schrader presented the program led by president Marvin Lacock. The Earlville area notes also mention Ola Dunn's Sunday school class ham burger fry at the railroad bridge and the Almoral club gathering at Mrs. Laurra Carpenter's home. The Ever Ready Sunday school class held a party at the Methodist church parlors Friday.

Scotch Grove Community Club M. M. Sinclair M. M Sinclair L. A. Oltman August Schrader Marvin Lacock Ola Dunn Methodist Church Railroad Bridge Almoral Club Laurra Carpenter

Central City Hosts Jolly Jokers on Wedding Anniversary

Central City society notes Mrs Othel Wright entertained the Jolly Jokers at dinner for their wedding anniversary. Mrs W V Brown hosted friends for her husband’s birthday. The Thursday club resumes Sept 26 with Nellie Plattenberger hosting a picnic luncheon at 1 pm. Mrs W L Kynett to tell a short story and C B Young to discuss the National Consumers Tax Commission.

Othel Wright Jolly Jokers’ Club W. V. Brown Nellie Plattenberger W. L. Kynett C. B. Young National Consumers Tax Commission

Local society notes recount multiple club events and anniversaries

North English residents mark fourth and fifth weddings as various clubs hold meetings. The Cinderella and Happy Hour clubs meet with hostesses, new officers are named for the organizations, and programs are presented by Mrs Eleanor Burgess and others. The Ship Ahoy and Bow Knot clubs, Legion auxiliary, Twentieth Century, Altruist, and other groups sponsor activities with guest Mrs Daisy Truax and hostesses at various homes.

Happy Hour Club Grace Houstman Clarice Stingley Evelyn Voelker Anita Larby Hilda Hefflefinger Velma James Dorothy Freeman Clara Volker Friendship Club Eleanor Burgess Ship Ahoy Club Carol Swenson Irene Ballou Wilma Hawley Legion Auxiliary Enid Lawson Vera Westphal Rose Bante Bow Knot Club Edith Bixler Francis Winchip Mary Henderson Audrey McCormick Margaret Brickley Alma Stuart Twentieth Century Club Brickley Faithe Williams Maurine Brown Nelle Faris Emma Lawson Daisy Truax Sarah Hanken Grace Thompson

Maynard St Pauls Lutheran Hosts Teachers Event

The St Pauls Lutheran congregation in Maynard entertained public school teachers in the church parlors on Monday. Ruth Schumaker was honored at a shower at her parents’ home Thursday. Helping Hand division No 2 hosted a silver tea at Mrs Clyde Welsch’s home Thursday. Ada reading circle held its annual guest day Friday at Mrs Mary Rowley’s home with hostesses Mrs Aaron Schlegel and Mrs A E Knight assisting. The program featured Mesdames J E Bartels, Lester Schmitt, Mary Hitchings, Henry Buenneke, John Sidler, Irving Partridge and Miss Stella Knight.

Multiple Events Planned Across Iowa In Weekend Outline

A roster of events across Iowa lists archery in Cedar Rapids at Ellis range, horse shoe pitching at Ellis park, Linn County Christian church convention in Center Point, a vesper by Dr. Harper in Iowa City, wildlife field day near Independence, dental society in Oelwein, coon hunt at Koszta, Coe College opening in Cedar Rapids, adult school forum in Marengo, Grange session in Manchester, united Presbyterian Synod meet near Reinbeck, Poultry Improvement at Hotel Savery in Des Moines, Marion Corn festival daily through Saturday, Mississippi Valley Medical Society in Rock Island, Iowa Falls Fair and Festival, induction and instruction at University of Iowa, Wendell Willkie speaking in Sioux City, Willkie appearances in Iowa Falls and Waterloo, high school golf qualifying at Finkbine, Dubuque University football vs Central, Kossuth Conservation Field day in Algona, and bird dog field trials at Tipton.

Cedar Rapids Ellis Range Guy Zimmerman Ellis Park Center Point Eighty-second Convention of Christian Churches of Linn County Christian Church Iowa City E. E. Harper Independence Buchanan Wild Life Iron Bridge Oelwein Dubuque District Manchester Reinbeck—United Presbyterian Synod of Iowa Amity Church Des Moines Marion Rock Island Mississippi Valley Medical Society Iowa Falls

Local society notes and upcoming weddings in West Liberty

West Liberty reports Mrs. Paul Anderson hosting A P E O with Mrs Scott McMahon Mrs Wayne Nichols Mrs O V Morris and Mrs R A Atkins on hand. Next meeting set for Oct 1 at Mrs Preston Brown’s home with assistance from Miss Blanche Birkett Mrs Paul Anderson and Mrs C S Brooke. Anniversary and engagement notices include Lester A Aikins marrying Hazel M Pfiefer Sept 1 in Reno. Roberta Nichols to Clifford Williams plan Oct 5 wedding in Ames. Margeret Jensen honored before marriage to Wilfred B Thompson. Junior Aid to elect officers at meeting with Mrs Ray Buckman this Wednesday.

Paul Anderson Scott McMahon Wayne Nichols O. V. Morris R. A. Atkins Preston Brown Blanche Birkett C. S. Brooke Lester A. Aikins C. L. Aikins San Jose Calif Hazel M. Pfiefer Lodi Reno New Roberta Nichols Nettie Nichols Clifford Williams Will Williams Ames Williams College of Engineering University of Iowa Margaret Jensen W. F. Jensen Floyd Thompson West Branch Miss Jensen Wilfred B. Thompson James Thompson

P T A Set For September Meeting And Teacher Reception

Hopkinton announces first regular PTA meeting for Monday September 30 with a reception for school teachers. President Mrs Julius Gerlich also promotes an introduction school set for October 10. Lenox college faculty were hosted at a dinner Tuesday at Dr and Mrs E H DeShaw home in Monticello.

Pp. T. A Julius Gerlich Lenox College E. H. DeShaw Monticello

Center Junction Woman's Club Meets in Monticello Dinner

The Woman's club gathered Wednesday for dinner at Goudy's cafe in Monticello. On the program were Mrs May Himebaugh Mrs Martha Heiken Mrs Carrie Drei belbis Florence Noble of Monticello and Mrs. Bissell.

Woman's Club Goudy Monticello May Himebaugh Martha Heiken Carrie Dreibelbis Florence Noble Bissell

Epworth League Farewell Party and Bethlehem Aid Meeting

Mrs Leland Taylor hosted the Epworth League farewell party for Lucien Thompson on Monday. The Bethlehem aid society gathered at Miss Laverne Larson's home on Wednesday.

Leland Taylor Epworth League Society Lucien Thompson Bethlehem Aid Society Laverne Larson

Local Social Notes From Oxford Area Gatherings

Oxford Mrs. Jack Dostal hosted Hickory Grove club at her home south of Oxford on Wednesday. The Oxford Rebekah lodge met Thursday with Mrs. George Grauer as noble grand in charge. Doris Kaefring entertained the E. L. C. E. at her home south of Oxford on Friday.

Jack Dostal Hickory Grove Club Here Oxford Rebekah Lodge George Grauer Doris Kaefring Oxford

Dorette Salzman to Mold Live Dress Form at Hotel Event

Dorette Salzman renowned fashion figure will mold a Perfect Dress Form on a living model in the Crystal ballroom at the Montrose Hotel Tuesday at 1 44 p m. Killian company offers dress form making kits. Her features appear in Vogue Butterick s Woman s Home Companion McCall s Life Columbia pictures film shown soon at the Iowa theater.

Dorette Salzman Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel Killian Company Miss Salzman Vogue Butterick’s Woman's Home Companion McCarl's Life Magazine Dale Carnegie Columbia Pictures Iowa Theater

Advice From Miss Manners on Radio Careers and Blondes

Mary Manners answers readers on pursuing radio work through college training and microphone experience. A letter from PAT asks if college helps, with a reply offering school suggestions and a stamped envelope for details. An admirer praises blondes and friendships, and Miss Manners responds with light humor about blondes.

Miss Manners

Eugene Smith Enters Iowa State College as Engineering Freshman

Eugene Smith son of Mr and Mrs Warren Smith of 1700 Maple Drive NW leaves for Ames to enter as a freshman in the engineering school at Iowa State College. The former pupil discusses financial arrangements with his bride.

Eugene Smith Warren Smith Maple Drive Ames Iowa State College

Hasik-Feierisen Wedding Set for October 12

Engagement of Miss Agnes Hasik to Gilbert Feireisen announced. Ceremony planned Saturday morning October 12 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Charles J. Bready officiating. Agnes and Gilbert are Wilson High School graduates employed locally.

Lois Walsh Weds Joseph O Brien in St Matthew’s Rectory

The marriage of Lois Walsh and Joseph O’Brien took place Monday at 8 p.m. in St Matthew’s rectory with Rev J Ryan officiating. The couple will reside at 923 Eighth Avenue after a brief wedding trip.

Lois Walsh Joseph O'Brien St. Matthew’s Rectory J. Ryan C. B. Walsh Thornburg O’brien A. V. O'Brien Cedar Rapids Janet Kuns Neal O'Brien Volga City Eighth Avenue White Frank O’brien Neal Duane Ape Mary O'Brien Wolga Iy

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Harriett Swain Jack Bell Jacks Kreels Hardkerchief the Bells Jack Soverns Minnesota E. E Sovern Twenty-seventh Street Pinafore Collegians Jo Parrish New York Smith College Josephine Frany Vassar Social Miss Afflerbaugh Evelyn Afflerbaugh J. M Afflerbaugh Blake Boulevard Currier Hall John Conley Duluth John L Conley Elmhurst Drive Fred M. Hazen Patsy Marilyn Wilkins Conley ST. Paul's District St. Paul's Methodist Church Raymond A. Reid Knollwood Drive Guy E. Hillier Elizabeth and Son R Hawkins A. G. D. Mothers' Club Alpha Gamma Delta Cluo E. K. Easton Thirtieth Street Hugh Reid L J. Twogood C E. Heaton Robert Mateer Oscar Kemp Oscar Workman M. Hastings Buckner Second Avenue Tattle-Tales American Home Magazine Tattle Tales Maltese Cross Circle of the King’s Daughters Pes W. D. Elder C Avenue Gordons Jack Gordon Jackie Philadelphia Vern Gordon Seventh Avenue SE Iva Hardesty Mercy Auxiliary Mercy Hospital Scotch Grove Earlville Central Lisbon Joe Alt Robert Bowman Alt Nelle Musgrave Cinderella Club Olin Edna Dieman Granby Dial Coe College Marengo—Adult School Forum Earl Harper Sioux City Wendell Willkie Kinnick Willkie Finkbine Dubuque Dubuque University Algona—Kossuth Tipton West Liberty Center Junction Norway Mary Manners Gince Earl Bride C. Miller Chicago AYDS CHI Omega Chi Omega Mothers’ Club M. R. Warren Fifth Avenue SE Silver Cross Circle of the King’s Daughters Charles Bode Mount Vernon Avenue SE L. L. Owen Chapel Society Tea Chapel Society First Presbyterian Church Moniieur Agnes Wasik Joseph O’brien East Elynn Martinek Daniels Street Leona Benish New York City Washington, D. C Minnie D. Larson Higley Avenue James B. Carter Minneapolis Louisville Milwaukee Miss Hayek Walter C. Kravel Joseph F. Hayek Twelfth Avenue Marcella Marie Hayek Walter C. Krauel Second Street Henry Krauel Denison St. Weneceslaus Church sThe Killian Company Iwan Killian Ploeg
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