Miss Shaffer and J Russell Flater Are Married
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Eula Mae Shaffer of Marshalltown to J Russell Flater of Atalissa. The ceremony occurred Saturday at 2 30 p m at the bride’s home in Marshalltown with Rev R Statley Brown officiating. The couple will reside on a farm near Atalissa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Mae Shaffer
Rollie Shaffer
Marshalltown
J. Russell Flater
G. E. Flater
Atalissa
Mary Shaffer
Hershel Flater
Moscow
R. Statley Brown
First Presbyterian Church
Lohengrin
Mary Lounsberry
Whispering Hope
Flater
Marshalltown High School
Brown's
Business College
Ataliska
Music Club Reports And Officers Installed
Monday Evening Music club met at Miss Flora J Manlove studio for annual officer reports and installation. Miss Helen Cooley will again serve as president and received roses. Miss Flora Manlove acted as installing officer. A program featured essays on Paderewski Bach Spathe Herbert and Schumann Heink with music by Fisher Redman and Cooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora J. Manlove
Helen Cooley
Flora Manlove
Ellen F. Baker
Paderewski
Eileen Wickey
Marilyn Fisher
Dorothy Redman
Seasons vary in length with distinct day counts
The four seasons differ in length: Spring 92 days 21 hours, Summer 93 days 14 hours, Autumn 89 days 18 hours, Winter 89 days 1 hour.
Picnic and social events fill Weed Park schedule
The J. 8 society hosts a Wednesday picnic at Weed Park with a 5 30 potluck supper. First Presbyterian youths plan an ice cream social Thursday at the church. Miriam Rebekah lodge holds its annual Wednesday picnic at Weed Park. Ever Ready class meets at Marie Brown’s home Wednesday with a 5 p.m. potluck. Mrs Betzold and Mrs Co host First Presbyterian Industrial society Thursday in church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Society
Weed Park
First Presbyterium
Miriam Rebekah
Ethel Sissel
Park Avenue Methodist Church
Marie Brown
Monroe Street
F. Betzold
W. Co. A. Busch
First Presbyterian Industrial Society
Mrs Phillips Feted On Anniversary At Home
Miss Fae Lambert hosted a wedding anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Phillips on their second marriage date at 213 East Seventh Street. A 500 game tourney awarded top prizes to Mrs. Phillips and Andrew Nietzel with others earning runner up and consolation honors. A luncheon followed for guests including the Schmidt and Nietzel couples, Reicdick, Glasgow, Dickerson, Toyne, Saxton, and the Phillips.
Lady Elks Plan Afternoon Card Party
Lady Elks will host a social meeting Thursday afternoon at the Elks home. Bridge and five hundred begin at 2 30. Hostesses include Mrs G B Samuels Mrs Fred Hoopes Mrs George Gebhardt Mrs H Funck Mrs Ted Luellen Mrs Albert Schmidt Mrs Joe Hill and Mrs H McKinney of Wapello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Elks
Elks
G. B. Samuels
Fred Hoopes
George Gebhardt
H. Funck
Ted Luellen
Albert Schmidt
Joe Hill
H. McKinney
Wapello
Flared and Pleated Frocks Highlight 1930s Style by Gladys Parker
In a sketch by Gladys Parker the left shows a navy taffeta dress with a full skirt, fitted bodice and voluminous sleeves, white pearl buttons and flowers. The center features beige crepe with a fan pleated frock, while the right displays a black organdy semi-tailored suit with a flared skirt and fitted jacket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Parker
Jean Gray Receives UW Library Diploma for Public Library Post
Miss Jean Gray daughter of Mr and Mrs John G Gray 405 West Eighth street earned a bachelor of arts and graduation diploma from the University of Wisconsin Madison library school with high honors. Her parents traveled to Madison for the ceremony where Dr Glenn Frank president presented the degrees and delivered the charge. She returns home to assume duties at the P M Musser public library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Gray
John G. Gray
West Eighth Street
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Moscow Methodist Ladies' Aid to Meet at Church Parlors
The Moscow Methodist Ladies' Aid will meet in the church parlors for an all day quilting session on Thursday with a noon potluck. Local briefs note visits from Bertha and Bernice Smith, Atalissa, and other relatives and friends across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow Methodist
Moscow
Moscow Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Bertha and
Bernice Smith
Atalissa
Bevelyn Barkalow
LeMoyne Weierhauser
Wilton
Harold Duncan
Nora Borrick
Near Bennett
Virginia Smith
Doris Keller
Fred Bailey
West Liberty
Tracey
Muscatine
Charley Wildasin
Budeliers Host Dinner Party at Country Home
Wilton residents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Budelier entertained Sunday with dinner guests including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Budelier, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Finch and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Budelier and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Budelier and son Dale of Rock Island. Local brief notes list visits and travel by area residents and relatives from Ames Davenport Muscatine and West Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKillip
G. L. Hearst
Birdsy Shuger
Wilton
Nellie Dickey
Alice Bailey
Rock Island
P. Palmer
Alice Britton
Davenport
Robert Roberts
Muscatine
Jean Zesiger
Alvin Roberts
Elmer Zesiger
Martin Jensen
Freda Merrick
Eva Marolf
George Smith
Frederic Marolf
Tipton
Frank Busch
Andrew Ernst
John Ernst
Sarah Spence
Junior
William
George McCoy
Mt. Pleasant
Charley McCoy
Betty Harlan
Bonnie Mae Marolf
Earl Wood
James Dwyer
Chicago
D. F. Dwyer
Jessie MacArthur
Ames
Sadie Lumbar
Mary McNamara
Chard
Katherina Raynor
William Dwyer
Washington
H. T Birchard
Duluth
Minn
J. H. Rouse
S. J. Dawson
Clark Brown
Leo Dwyer
Henry Friedli
West Liberty
John Tuefel
Lena Heabner
Muscatine Couples Celebrate Wedding Anniversaries This Week
Attorney and Mrs. F. W. Eversmeyer mark silver anniversary this Friday. Harriet B. Kemptner and Eversmeyer wed 25 years ago in Marshalltown. James and Mrs. Boston celebrate while visiting Kankakee Ill with a ball team. Roscoe Eliason and Amanda Hoffmann observed tenth anniversary. A picnic for 16 relatives honored Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Davison, tenth anniversary. Davison wedding tied to St Mathias church ten years ago with Lydia Feeley as former bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Eversmeyer
East
Fulham Avenue
Eversmeyers
Harriet B. Kemptner
Mr. Eversmeyer
Marshalltown
James Boston
Madison Street
Kankakee
Ill
Roscoe Eliason
Letts
Eliason
Amanda Hoffman
Oliver Davison
East Second Street
Davison
St. Mathias Church
F. J. Leonard
Lydia Feeley
Miss Grace Marks Weds Clarence Strong in Mulford Parsonage
Miss Grace Marks daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Marks 1219 Orange Street married Clarence Strong son of Sherman Strong Earl Avenue in a simple 1 pm ceremony at Mulford Congregational Church parsonage. Rev John H Blough officiated using single ring vows. The couple will reside at 104 1 2 East Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Marks
Andrew Marks
Orange Street
Clarence Strong
Sherman Strong
Earl Avenue
Mulford Congregational Church
John H. Blough
Leslie
W. Rhone
Orange’ Street
Rhone
Marks
Leslie Marks
Herman Hildebrandt
S. Strong
Floyd Holliday
Edna White
Ralph Strong
Earl Weaver
East Second Street
Women of the Moose Install Officers in Moose Hall
A Monday night meeting at the Moose hall featured installation of officers by Mrs. Laura Brandsma and Mrs. Ruth Perkins. New officers include Florence Lange senior regent Laura Oetzel junior regent Phyllis Toyne past senior regent Edna Toyne chaplain Wilson recorder Eva Nesper treasurer Lena Faulhaber guide Glenna Achter assistant guide Nellie Canfield sentinel Tillie Sharar argus Eva Kramer musician with Toyne chairing homemaking and Esther Khone publicity. Lunch by Mabel Waanacott and Helen Heise. July 8 meeting planned with L Faulhaber and Glenna Achter on duty.
Surprise Birthday Party Honored Mrs Schafnit at Atalissa
A small gathering celebrated Mrs. Fred Schafnit with friends and relatives at her Atalissa home on a Friday evening. Attendees included Clara Schafnit Dorothy Adams Ida Adams Muscatine Bert Schafnit Ronald Morrison and other local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schafnit
Atalissa
Anniversary rites mark Wilton churchs 75th year
The Wilton Presbyterian church observed its 75th founding anniversary with weekend services led by Rev. D. D. Tallman of St. Paul and greetings from former pastors. Special music included vocal and male quartets, with a historic pageant “The Church Yesterday and Today” performed by the church youth. The church, organized May 14 1860, has seen multiple pastors through 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Wilton Presbyterian Church
D. D. Tallman
St. Paul, Minn
Harriet Mason
Frances Kelley
Gretchen Schroeder
B. L. Norton
Griff Norton
Dan Davies
Charles E. Kelley
H. A. Kossack
Arlington Heights, Ill
Fred S. Pentzer
Muscatine
David Berger
First Presbyterian Church
Doris Jasperson
S. A. Gilbert
Essex
Jacob Pentzer
Informal Bridge Planned at Geneva Club for Ladies Day
A Geneva Golf and Country Club Ladies Day features an informal bridge event after a 12 30 luncheon. Contract and auction bridge start at 2 00 with tea later. porch seating if weather permits. Reservations for luncheon tea or both due by Wednesday night. Prizes are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Pleasant Prairie Mrs Ina Kretschmar Hosts Local Party
Pleasant Prairie hostess Mrs Ina Kretschmar of Davenport entertained a large local group at her home Friday afternoon. Bunco at four tables and five hundred games provided diversions, with prizes to Marian Petersen, Ferene Egel, Millie Schroder, and Henrietta Plett. A buffet luncheon ended the informal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
Ina Kretschmar
Davenport
Ira Paul
Bunco
Marian Petersen
Farene Egel
Millie Schroder
Henrietta Plett
Norma Egel
Mathilda Kretschmar
Alice
Blanche Paul
Hilda Bernick
Mary Paul
Mary Watham
Inez Nicewanner
Cheryl Paul
Alma Kretschmar
Alethea Paul
Lettie Baker
Harriet Shepard
Elizabeth Nyenhuis
Nadine Bernick
Janice Egel
Gladys Wathan
Nelda Egel
Eastern Star Closes Summer Meetings At Masonic Temple
Electa chapter No. 32 of the Order of the Eastern Star capped its summer series with a social and business gathering Monday night at the Masonic temple. Members will resume in the fall. Bridge games favored Mrs. L. C. Howe as refreshments were served by Mrs. Eloise Stein and Miss Delphine Reichert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Electa
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Bridge
L. C. Howe
Eloise Stein
Delphine Reichert
Allendale Man Shows Large Collection of Curious Growths
Otis Wrabham of Allendale has amassed a collection of odd tree growths shaping into numerals and alphabet letters. The exhibit reportedly includes more than 1000 pieces gathered from various trees and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Wrabham
Allendale
8. C
Community Birthday Party at New Era Planned
A community birthday party at the New Era community building will celebrate every birthday month with twelve tables arranged for each month. Guests sit at their birth month table and a varied program plus refreshments will be served. The event proceeds rain or shine with a general committee led by Mrs. Oliver Bently and Mrs. Arnold Petersen and monthly hosting pairs listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Bently
Arnold Petersen
Henry Henke
Fred Binggeli
Marie Binggeli
Charles Irwin
Frank Sauer
Henry Rahif
Charles Roehlk
Ida Mae
Corrine Hetzler
George McCloskey
George Grimm
Marvel Grimm
Margaret Kretschmar
Guy Carter
Frank Batchelor
Myrtle Brossart
Fred Crow
Glee Cole
George Henke
E. A. Lack
George Brei
Paul Kelley
Catholic Daughters Hold Social Meeting In KC Club
Joan of Arc Court Catholic Daughters of America met Monday night in the K. C. club rooms with a large crowd. After two short business meetings bridge was played and Mrs. Jack Nugent held the high tally. A second business meeting is planned in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters
Joan of Arc Court
Catholic Daughters of America
K. C
Jack Nugent
Mrs Gremmel Hosts Bridge Club Party
Mrs Ed Gremmel 706 Spruce street entertained at bridge Monday night for her card club. High honors went to Miss Margaret Fagan with second and floating prizes to Mrs Allen Poage. Luncheon followed. Miss Charlotte Rosenthal will host the club in a week at 601 Cedar street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gremmel
Ed Gremmel
Spruce Street
Margaret Fagan
Miss Eichelberger Hosts Card Club Night
Miss Helen Eichelberger entertained the Tarry a White club at 412 West Fourth Street. The group played progressive five hundred with Dorothy Wirtz first and Bernice Witt second, followed by luncheon. A Cedar River picnic was planned for next week and the next meeting will be at Miss Wirtz's Lucas Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eichelberger
Helen Eichelberger
West Fourth Street
Dorothy Wirtz
Bernice Witt
Cedar River
Miss Wirtz
Lucas Street
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Miss Shaffer
J. R. Flater
Eldon
Guy Flater
Aneta
Dorothy
Guy, Jr
Jesse Grimm
Herschel Fiater
Hollywood
Ginger Rogers
Katharine Hepburn
Pandro S. Berman
FDR Kings
Francis L. Robbins
Roosevelt
New York
Associated Press
Budeliers
Miss Grace Marks
United States
England
London
Walter Huston
Madge Evans
Richard Dix
Clara Schafnit
Dorothy Adams
Ida Adams
Bert Schafnit
Ronald
George Morrison
Myrtal la Frentz
Lyle Peck
Iowa City
E. Depping
Clarence Schmidt
Vivian
Calvin
Shirley
Samuel Stewart
J. H. de Mean
Francis Hawk
Ray Sears
Amos Mosley
Jacksonville
Dick and
Deloris Woods
J. C. Mosley
George Worrall
Louisa Lamb
Harriet Jones
Lewis Cass
Stewart
Lester
Earl de Vore
Elmer Coss
Don Cooney
Donna
Richard
Carl van Horn
Ira Chaver
John Ireland
Jess van Horn
Otis Arnold
Werner Rieck
Martha de Vore
Harry Vannuys
Alvin R. Mathes
A. G. Martyn
A. Herron
J. W. Hubbard
S. W. Pollock
N. A. McAuley
M. E. Lumbar
O. B. Lee
C. W. Pfeiffer
Geneva Club
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
New Era
Harvard University
University of Santo Tomas
Manila
Philippine Islands
Holland
Holland, Mich
Pine St
Iowa
Michigan
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