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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1936
Page
14
Local Legion post and auxiliary in Mount Vernon held a September family night at the Legion hall with activities including sewing carpet rags for Knoxville veterans. A Kensington-hosted auxiliary event, reports from president Elizabeth Kimball, and several social gatherings for faculty and groups were noted.
Piano pupils Tracr Hyland and Ruth McCutcheon performed at the Hyland home. Guests attended a bridal shower for Mrs. Wayne Freet, formerly Beulah Whannel, and another shower hosted by Mrs. Peter H. Wieben. Mr. and Mrs. H L Daniel plan open house for their fiftieth anniversary. Lynn Powell and Elsie Morrow wed April 25 and honeymoon in Colorado after a Rockford ceremony. both Traer high school alumni. They will live in Dr Sats Byrnes apartment and work for the Traer Co operative Creamery.
Nancy Page guides a border panel setup for the Ships at Sea quilt. It details top and bottom pieces, color bands, widths for wider quilts, and applique steps for letters A and B with signal flag colors.
Urbana Ladies Union met with Mrs. C A Cross after a business meeting. K U B club hosted by Mrs. Silas Mounce and guests at Mrs Clarence Cripps home. Band Booster club plans a Oct 9 picnic at the school with a supper program and games. D L Piper elected treasurer to replace Ed Moore who moves to Vinton Oct 1. Officers include W S Burrell president and Ross Cook vice president.
The Couples club met at E. W. Eurth's home with Paul Miner of Oskaloosa as a guest. Various clubs held events including bridge gatherings at Mrs. Mar garet Sellers and Mrs. W. W. Mattox, and a handkerchief shower for Mrs. I. N. Bistline.
Cerny of Davenport formerly of Belle Plaine will wed Donald E Nichols of Davenport September 9 at Sacred Heart cathedral Davenport with Rt Rev Msgr William Shannahan officiating The bride's sister Marian is maid of honor and bridesmaids Catherine Welsh and Priscilla Loomis Ralph Couglin is best man Mrs Nichols is daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Cerny of Davenport The couple will reside in Beaumont Mississippi where Nichols will join his father's lumber and veneer mills
The Dorcas Circle gathered Thursday with Mrs. Frank King as Oak Grove Ladies Aid guests attended. Howard Hagan hosted twelve children for David’s fourth birthday on Tuesday. James Maxwell hosted a bee Wednesday. A farewell picnic for Rev. and Mrs. L. W. Inman was held Friday in the city park. Mrs. Jay Napholz hosted a Saturday luncheon for Mrs. Del Hodges and Miss Bernice Hodges of Big Springs Nebraska. Mrs. Ray Harbert and Mrs. Ida Bixby held a Friday luncheon with Shellsburg High School mates, marking their third reunion. Attendees included Lyte Dickinson Harvey Illinois Cora Kibbie Cleta Bergen Anna Heath Este Heath Cedar Rapids Eva Duncap Luzerne Ava North Denver Edith Bixby Hudson Iowa.
Keswick Dorcas Aid society gathered at Ellen Cole's home. Mrs. Hugh Brady hosted St. Mary's circle at the church. The Methodist Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Charles Hummer's home.
Tipton society items list functions and gatherings. Entre Neus, Pythian Sisters, F F club, Ladies Bible class, Methodist Ladies Guild, Needlecraft, Garden club, Harmony club, R. E. D. club, Swastika club, and bridge events feature hostesses, new members, and recent entertainments. Mrs. Ralph Wingert and Mrs. Arthur Reeder led membership efforts.
West Branch Priscilla club met at Mrs. Clarence Secrest home with discussion on women voters and a humorous reading by Mrs. Lewis Elliott. Klat ter Klub hosted by Mrs. E L Crew at Mrs. Crew home opened post vacation series. Future steak fry planned in F L Pearson gardens with hosts Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Secrest. husbands invited. Guests include Mrs Mae Coe of Shoeburyness England visiting cousin Mrs Isabel Elliott. Friends Ladies auxiliary heard from Ms Coe. Mr and Mrs L E Moore gave farewell dinner for George Hollingsworth family moving to Albuquerque NM. Mr and Mrs John Woods hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Harry G McGowan and others.
Waukon residents enjoyed post office social at the Williams home. St Patrick's church women held a Tuesday social. Mrs T E Ryan and Mrs Louis Thiele led in card games. Elizabeth Kelly from Dubuque was honored by Mrs Sarah Kelly. Presbyterians Electa guild hosted farewell for Mrs Roggensack. Bernice Moen wed Harlan Sebastian in a Wednesday ceremony.
The Priscilla club met at Mrs. Hil dred Hardy’s home with fourteen on roll. Mrs. Ivy Meyers led the business session, prizes were won by Myrtle Wray and Anna Baker, guests included Nora LaGrande and Alice Siders, next meeting October 8 at Lizzie Liminger’s home. A farewell for Rev. A. M. Smith was hosted by the Ladies Aid at the Methodist church with Ira J. Chamberlin speaking and Effie Meyers leading hymns. Mr. and Mrs. Smith plan to move to Libertyville as he takes a new charge. Tea served for sixty by Mary Colony and Cora Young. Dorothy Myers won high in bridge hosted by Inez Koser, with Esther Zeller, Zita Canney, Alma Wolfe, and Gertrude Weldhouse mentioned.
Mrs. W H Alden hosted Past Matrons circle in Wyoming. Dorcas class met at Mrs Nellie Atherton. Cozy club gathered at Mrs Ever Ett Vrooman s. Bridge prizes to Mrs Marvin Nissen Mrs Elmer Buckingham and Mrs Robert Barber. Margaret Luke shower hosted by Mrs George Herzberger, marriage to L Brunscheen occurred Saturday. Hearts prizes awarded to Mrs Fred Luke and Mrs Joe Willman. Presbyterian Industrial Society met at Roy Bender home with hostesses Mrs Bender Mrs Otto Newall Mrs Chris Anderson Mrs F L Harrington Mrs W B Scarccliff. Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Mrs Harry Ingwersen s. hostesses Mrs August Hansen Mrs Fred Petersen Mrs Barney Hansen.
Quasqueton Garden club gathered at Mrs. Kittie Johnson home for a program by Mrs. Carl Sauer and Mrs. David Ball. Officers were elected: President Mrs. Henry Fuessley, vice president Mrs. William Wedge, secretary treasurer Mrs. E. R. Halstead, recording secretary Mrs. David All.
Miss Eda Truckenmiller of Atkins and Eida Hartkemeyer of Van Horne were married at St Stephen Lutheran Atkins in a double ring ceremony by Rev R Rickels. Lorane Glant and Elmer Hartkemeyer served as maid of honor and best man. A dinner followed and the couple resides in Atkins.
The Methodist church bid farewell to Rev J W Gruber and his wife at a Thursday reception. St Marys held a Tuesday card party and various church womens groups hosted gatherings led by named members. Founders day marked Purity Chapter 365 OES. The Martha class met at multiple members homes. Mr and Mrs H B Ayres celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on Sunday.
A surprise celebration for Shelby Orris marked his 35th birthday on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Leven and daughter Elsie from Center Junction, Olin, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Holst and son Marvin, Onslow, Miss Wilma Menard, Onslow, Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Streeper and son Russell, Onslow, Mrs. Henry Wesphall and Ed Holub with son Arthur, Wyoming, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Orris and Co. P. Fayram from Monmouth, Tim Ripperton, and S. A. Orris with sons Ronald and Robert.
Onslow hosts Mrs. W. K. Kennedy and Mrs. Marvin Hanwardson as Thursday guests. Bridge prizes awarded to Mrs. Howard Willison, Mrs. Ralph Orr, Mrs. C. M. Holst, and Mrs. Walter Koon. Attendees include Mrs. Roy Miller of Earlville and Mrs. R. J. Bone of Monticello, with Mrs. Tru man Stanton and Mrs. Paul Smith of Monticello. B. W. Streeper and daughter hosted Tuesday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William Halsie of Holly Colorado.
Coggon Mrs. R P Drexler hosted the Contract bridge club Friday with seven members present. Mrs. Shannon Little won high score. I E Ware hosted Thursday for the Past Worthy Matrons circle, and officers were elected: President Mrs. Glen Ellis Vice president Mrs. D D Johnson Secretary Mrs. Fred Jossie.
Monticello Schreiner chapter O E S held a past matrons and guest evening with honored guests including Mrs. Maude Keyser Mrs. Edna Duncan and other grand officers. A service honored many past worthy matrons and music accompanied the gathering.
New faculty members at Anamosa were honored at a Monday dinner hosted by returning faculty. The Catholic Ladies guild served the meal. Bridge prizes went to Lloyd Soper and wife, J A Belknap, A N Trevarthen, and Thelma Jayne. Miss Charlene Thompson received a celebration from her sister Mrs Charles Cash Jr. A shower for Miss Bruce was hosted by Jennie and Mae Birk.
The Elwood Ladies Bridge Club met at Mrs. Lester Wirths home with high scores going to Mrs. Howard Brown and Mrs. Gilbert Riggs and low to Mrs. Albert Miller. Guests included Mrs. Margaret Scott and Mrs. Florence Wirth. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. George Gartman Wednes day with a program led by Mrs. Ethel Hartvigsen. Fifty attended a farewell dinner for Rev. Paul W. Clements, Methodist pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Waugh celebrated their silver wedding.
Relatives and neighbors gathered at Mr and Mrs Sievert Sievertsen home to bid farewell as Mr Sievertsen travels to Holstein Germany to visit his parents who will mark their golden wedding anniversary in October. The event joined by Mr and Mrs He ynry Weenekamp who hosted a surprise party for Mrs Weenekamp's birthday. Mr and Mrs Dick Bohlken hosted a card party at their home in honor of their daughter Mrs Clarence Siefert and her family of St Paul.
Announcement from North English confirms the marriage of Lydia Stairs daughter of the Rev and Mrs Worthy Stairs to Ralph Jorge son of Nashville. The ceremony was performed by Leland Tyrell, brother in law of the bride. A Sunday reunion at C H Magoon home celebrated Master Jan Kirkpatrick's first birthday with present family members and guests from nearby towns.
Atalissa rally day was observed at the Presbyterian church with Mr. and Mrs. Newt Lang to sing and Mrs. Frank Coss to speak. A reception honored teachers with about 100 attendees. A community club organized with Linn Watters as president H E Dieter as vice president Wilma Weis camp as secretary treasurer. Ladies Aid of the Christian church met Mrs Jess Van Horn with several attendees. The Cheerful Workers club met Thursday.
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