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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1940
Page
15
A Cedar Rapids Childrens Home fundraiser invites the public to donate fruit canned goods vegetables and staples for its 45 children. The home houses 13 in nursery 21 boys and 11 girls with daily food needs highlighted by large milk bread butter and meat consumption. Mrs Ethel Mann directs a reward system recognizing students for timely paper returns.
Mrs Alma Melton announced the engagement of her daughter Marjorie to LaVerne Miller of Iowa City. Eleanor Maloney to Edward Howell will wed Oct 5 in Fonda and reside in Iowa City. Lyle Mars to Irving Schump, to be wed Nov 2 at the Chapel of Flowers in Berkeley. Seventy Elks Ladies attended fall luncheon and bridge at the Elks club with committee members named.
Chelsea Elyse Marie Ryan and John Krumm married Wednesday at the bride’s parents home south of Chelsea. Rev White officiated. The bride, a Tama High School graduate, and groom from Grinnell plan to farm in Poweshiek County.
Maynard Methodist members and friends held a farewell gathering at the church Wednesday for Pastor C L Oelfke and his mother Mrs Clara Oelfke. Oelfke is transferred to John Huss church in Cedar Rapids. Dorothy and Dickie Humbert hosted their Sunday school class and its leaders at a wiener and marshmallow roast at the Humbert home.
The Parent-Teacher organization at Troy Mills High School sponsored a reception for new teachers in the school auditorium on Thursday. About 50 guests attended the party for the sophomore class at the gymnasium Tuesday. The Rev. Edward Shuey is returned as pastor for another year. The Garden club met at Mrs William Treichler’s home Friday.
Rachel Thompson and Vera Kerkman hosted a shower at the Thompson home on Thursday for Mrs. Kent Kimm of Cedar Rapids, formerly Donna Cranston. The guest list featured former classmates from Van Horne High School.
Calamus notes list Mrs George Olson and Mrs Thomas ONeill hosting the Afternoon and Beste Yette card clubs in their homes. Mrs Henry Kassel welcomed the Better Half club. O A O card group met at Rae Costello’s home. Mr and Mrs John Thiel hosted the Evening Beste Yette club, and Durward Gohlman and spouse hosted the O. W. N. e card club Wednesday evening.
The literary society held a year opening picnic supper at Mrs C W Dahlmeier's home. Mrs George Studt hosted a gathering. The Ever Ready club met midweek. Hi Lo bridge club met Friday at Mrs FF Wieben's home. Mr and Mrs William Feuerbach hosted relatives Wednesday for their 21st anniversary and Mr Feuerbach's birthday. Mrs Walter Bernstorf hosted the Jolly Thirteen Bridge club on Wednesday.
Judge T H Goheen opened the first Parent-Teacher Association meeting at the school auditorium. Miss Rita Kuhn and Mrs. Earle Hillman performed musical selections. Officers elected include A J Kuhn president J C Iverson vice president Donald Hansen secretary Doris Glennon treasurer. Committee members listed with several local names. Relatives and friends celebrated Mabel Bjonerud birthday. Toren Weselmann marked his tenth birthday. Thimble and Young Ladies Serving clubs met at local homes.
The P T A Council meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the school administration building with Dr Paul C Greene from Coe College psychology department discussing The Need of Emotional Security. Special attention goes to finance committees and all chairmen are invited.
Mr and Mrs Roy E Sorensen announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia Sorensen to Walter Melvin Hale son of Mrs Elizabeth Hale and David Hale of Chicago. The wedding is set for Oct 25 at Second Christian Church with Rev J E Linkletter officiating.
Lost Nation Mrs Frank Moestaerd hosted the S O L pinochle club at her home. Bertha Busch hosted the Norwegian whist club. The F. Ho club met at Mrs Harry Rohling. Earthstone club held its first study meeting at Grace Schmidt's home led by Ruth Phelps. Gilbert Burrichter and Irene Ballard announced for marriage. ceremony in Des Moines. He is a Davenport graduate who attended Wartburg in Waverly.
The Hawthorne club hosted four guests at Mrs Lee Sherrill’s home Monday evening. Progressive and East Ridge clubs met with Mrs Sears, Mrs French, and Mrs Poole, Mrs Huffman, and Mrs Story hosting. Industrial and Lutheran aid groups set September gatherings with listed hostesses. The Cedar Rapids presbytery Young Peoples conference convened at the Presbyterian church with Dr David J. Berger speaking. Officer elections announced for the Past Matrons circle and Bethany circle events noted. Farm bureau plans included Boulder township homemakers meeting. Lucile Gove delivered a talk.
Center Point residents hosted and attended gatherings including Mrs Fern Dennison entertaining the Center Point school faculty with Florence Crossman assisting. guests listed among local women, Elinora Sherbon rural teacher, and others. Various clubs met across town from Tuesday to Friday with farewells, talks, and picnics noted.
North Liberty residents mark 83rd birthday of Mrs N R Anderson and 93rd birthday of Mrs M M Green, the latter Civil War widow still active with flowers. Luncheons and dinners host by Mrs Mabel Myers, Ruth Stoner, Helen Meade and local clubs including Priscilla, Methodist True Blue, and Standard Bearers hold meetings with officers elected and refreshments served to dozens.
A party honored Mrs Mary Burrow's birthday at Mr and Mrs Charles Carty home. The Immanuel Lutheran aid society met at the church school house. The Larkin club hosted Mrs Will Sharp, A Go I Go club hosted Mrs Bertha Rice, and the E WC met with Mrs John Ham. A farewell at the Methodist parlors honored Rev H Palmer and son Howard Allan as they moved to Melbourne. Community singing and talks followed with local residents and musical numbers by area residents.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Shellhammer received a surprise house warming Friday hosted by relatives and friends. Mrs. G W Gearhart assisted by Mrs Herman Bruger entertained the missionary circle of the Presbyterian church Friday, and Mrs C L Burroughs and Mrs J S Bowdish led the lessons.
Various community groups gathered with hostesses named Mrs Herman Dunlap Mrs A C Martin and Mrs Sophia Appleby. The Embroidery club the Friendly Bible class and the Reformed Presbyterian church discussed quarterly business with Rev Frank E Allen presiding. A demonstration by A F Walker of Monticello high school capped events.
Whittier Community Aid Society met Thursday with Emma Coppock and Leila Pollock as hosts. The W C T U gathered Tuesday at Dr. Alice Ross home. Miss Elda Kemp of Marion led the program.
Clarence Eighteen guests attended a Tuesday shelter event honoring Honora Sonnemaker at Elizabeth Ann Tacker’s home. Miss Tacker announced her engagement to Orville H. Meyer of Clarence and a forthcoming marriage set for October 10.
Bernita Foster daughter of Mrs. Charles Porter wed John T Walpole son of Tom Walpole yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Argus McConaughy in Martelle. Rev Trevor Baskerville officiated. The couple will reside at 313 First Avenue W. He is employed by Wilson and Company.
The Monday club of the Federated church hosted 36 attendees at Mrs. R. G. Hatch’s home with Mesdames J. F. Yates Mary Moreland and J. J. Drexler in charge. Miss Sara Paul hosted the Past Matrons circle with Mrs Emma George assisting. Opal Puderbaugh entertained the school faculty at a dinner at the Federated church, followed by cards at Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Butters. The Literary and Musical club met at Myrta Cunningham’s home with Mrs. W. D. McTavish leading the lesson.
Riverside Tuesday members of St Rita s Court Women s Catholic Order of Foresters held a card party in the Forester hall. Mrs Fred Kron was a hostess Wednesday afternoon to the Delta Delt club at her home. The S C club was entertained Wednesday at the home of Mrs Milt Wollrab. Mrs Ovie Watkinson entertained the Y Social club at her home Thursday.
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