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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1934
Page
10
A bride and groom seek advice on family interference from jealous relatives who criticize the wife and strain the marriage. Letters discuss how parental meddling undermines happiness, with Miss Manners advising couples to rely on their own judgment and the partner’s support.
Mrs. John Stuhr hosted the Bridge club with prizes won by Mrs. Moravec Lathrop and Bogh. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. Albert Carterson. Five Hundred club met with prizes to Mrs. Ahrendaen and Mrs. Holarik. The Legion Auxiliary initiated two members and the Golden Opportunity club met at ZC BJ lodge. Mr and Mrs C A Filgraf visited relatives in Spencer and celebrated a fifty seven year marriage.
A Riverside Tre Fortnight Club wedding records the marriage of Bernice Crirk daughter of Mir oarel Mre George Girk of Ris er 446 and Elmer Retter son of Raeh dirs Ben Reter of Oxford to Jorer Trner on a farm near Marengo. Rev Torreinre Reattman officiated at 8 am with Min Tys of Retter arnt bean Karner Tree in attendance.
North English wirs John Vo Tiemas erieetasred the Teriege cub Toursca. Mr Oner Brrwth guest Mr Taorath Geper sone More Pete Levy via Mrs WoC Carson traveling pri Dorcas rviets meet Tuesday afternoon with Mre Merle Smith Mrs. Ernest Matarnah assistant ostess The Fortnight yel all meet Thursday afternoon wt Mre Wi bur Miller.
Sigourney The Methodist Foreign Missionary society observed Founders Day with Mrs. Alice Adams presiding and talks by Mrs John Ballensky and Mr J H Thompson. Music by Laurate Geeldner Thelma Derby and Mrs Millie Haffner. Aspasia chapter elected officers and the Sigourney Women's club met in Memorial hall with music by Mrs Hunker and Miss Miles. Miss Ruth Clubb was elected president of the Water-Bit Federated club, with Cleo Vittetoc as vice president and Bertha Ragan as secretary.
Wheatland residents gathered for Anna Riedesel’s sixty sixth birthday dinner with relatives including the Riedesel and Petersen families. Cinque club and EOT club met with multiple hostesses and guests. Presbyterian Best We Can Do class and Ladies Aid society held meetings. Martha Aid society and card games with high scores noted among Mrs Albert Wagner and Mrs Charles Petersen.
Newhall Presbyterian Ladies Aid met on Wednesday with Mrs L J Hoepfner Mrs F H Thompson and Mrs O Waeherle assisting Entertaining duties were assigned to Mrs John Meland Mrs Henry Miller and Mrs Eve Schrader for the American Legion Auxiliary at the Meland home Thursday afternoon The Cet-to-Gether cub enjoyed a gathering hosted by Mrs Max Broscha and Mrs Otto Waener at William Johnson home Thursday Myre Morgan and A J Johnson won high score in the event The Kul Kare Klub held a pin party at the home of Mrs Harry E Wetehman on Thursday Mrs David McCuciey and Miss Vivian Tyerston were guests
A series of social gatherings attended by Arlington residents featured Mrs Harris Seed and Prange club members. Luncheon gatherings at the Foster home on Tuesday included varied conversations and plans. A nuptial shower celebrated the forthcoming marriage of Haze to Fiord Mansen as announced.
The article describes tulip border flowers for the French Bouquet quilt and how to craft the border blocks. It notes color options from striped and plain fabrics, the bowknot in green and white gingham, and the stitching technique for appliqué work. It also explains cutting, turning under edges, and finishing with a running stitch.
Calmar community groups meet with Ina Ivers and Donald Meyer. Emmet Stromsodt and Eleanor Stromsodt plan Luther guild evening. E G Sanders hosts Community Ladies Aid. Mel Blackmarr marks 82nd birthday. Catholic Ladies Aid holds church card party. B Wesvik Reisner and Caroline Grundeland host Lutheran Ladies Aid.
Victor Mrs T H Whitworth hosted the Fortnightly club with prizes to Miss Winifred McGuire Mrs J W Shultz Jr Mrs Charles Ferguson and Mrs W T McGarry. The Monday club met with Miss Anne Dusterhoft winning high score at bridge and Miss Irene Vorlkel the traveling prize. The marriage of Ruth Fuller daughter of C B Fuller of Ladora and Orville Schultz of Beloit Wisconsin was announced with the ceremony in Rockford Illinois on February 9. Mrs Russell Jennings hosted dinner and bridge Thursday.
Wilton Junction North Carolina held a Wednesday gathering at Miss Helen Shuger home. Officers elected include president Mrs Olga Baron. vice-president Mrs Zella Lauser. treasurer Mrs Mable.
Freiderichsen secretary and Frymoyer sisters lead for state and district conventions while Kiser family figures guide club programs. Fred and Woodhouse celebrate 52nd anniversary at their son’s farm. Laucamp mark 40th with a family dinner. Women's club hosts gypsy program at Burrows home with Marie Marolf Harriet Mason Jennie Martin Frances Kelley Olive Burrows Elizabeth Martin Marjorie Latchaw Ella Brown Hattie Mason.
A notice from Nancy Page at The Cedar Rapids Gazette asks readers who missed any French Bouquet Quilt blocks to send ten cents for each missing block and to enclose a stamped self addressed envelope. Copyright 1934.
Keota gatherings feature Miss Eula Moore honored for birthday with high score win. Mrs Clarence Singmaster hosts five hundred with top prizes to Miss Virginia Kelfer and Miss Ellen Bohr. Several clubs and hostesses, including Mrs B B Brown and Mrs R R Hulse, host meetings and prize drawings.
Delmar community clubs held events across the weekend at school and homes. The New Century club and Six and Six club socialized with dinners and bridge. Officers were elected for the Evergreen cemetery association and Ideal Camp activities referenced.
Miss Fern Diller and Howard Van Auken wed at Rock Island Sunday with Rev. A J Hollingsworth officiating. Attending were Verne Humpleby and others as relatives with plans to reside in Columbus Junction. Miss Anita Black hosted a post nuptial shower for the couple with numerous guests and later a club gathering met Wednesday.
The advertisement urges shoppers to visit Higbee's to see white shoes offered at affordable prices. It contrasts Vogue and Vanity Fair prices with Higbee's, noting options like white buck and white sealskin and new brown and white styles to choose from.
The Florentine Room at the Roosevelt Hotel is popular with women for its quiet beauty and conversations overheard about meeting at one. The hotel has offered forty cent luncheons for women for some time and invites more shoppers to enjoy a luncheon this week.
The new Zoric method offers thorough cleaning with no odor for spring garments. It promises exceptional results at the same price as ordinary cleaning, and invites customers to call 6131 for service.
The La Salle is praised as beautifully streamlined and easy to handle. The Allen Motor Co promotes it as ideally suited for women and exciting to drive, urging couples to view the car together for shared enthusiasm.
The Montieur Studio unveils spring week specials offering three 4x10 color panels for four dollars or three large portraits with folders for five dollars. A second five dollar deal features a dozen smaller portraits with a color enlargement.
Mrs Milo Arthur hosted and speakers like Mrs Lewis Foss Mrs J D Helmick and Mrs Lawrence Estle spoke. The Business Men’s club met Tuesday. Legion auxiliary served dinner led by Mrs K M Arington. Airport report given by mayor F J Pine with state rep J J Jenkins. Presbyterian Missionary society observed guest day at Mrs Carl Stephens home with Mrs T M Balcoff hosting and Mrs Ruth George assisting.
Mrs. William F. Bellamy entertained Tuesday with guests including Reverends Winslow Gray and many local men. On Wednesday Mrs. F Ray Minkler hosted the K K club with attendees such as Mrs. Lucina Buckley Mrs. Carrie Madison and others.
Clermont Dr and Mrs L L Carr and Mrs J B Shipton served refreshments to O E 8 members after the meeting at the Masonic temple Tuesday. The Priscilla working band met at the Lutheran church Wednesday. The committee in charge included Mesdames J C Jerdee N H Nelson G Gunston Bertha Frisbie and A O Nordhus. Mrs G H Hackmann and Mrs H B Greenley hosted Clermont Study club luncheon Saturday with Mrs R V Brandt giving a paper. The men's bridge club met at Louie Olsons Wednesday.
Mrs G N Engstrom hosted a Monday bridge gathering with many neighbors including Mrs T R James and Miss Hazel Deane. Hazel Deane and Clifford Sommers won high score while L J Zehr took the consolation. Anthony Malichky and spouse celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary with Tuesday events.
Williamsburg residents honored include Mrs. Evan J. Jones at a surprise nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Walter Lenoch and Miss Flavia Leech. Anna Mc Cabe won high score and Mrs. H. C. Lee had the low score at a balance event. A Woman's Relief Corps banquet at the Presbyterian church honored the Williamsburg Boy Scouts with Scoutmaster Merwyn Jones as toastmaster and talks by Judge J. P. Gaffney, Dr. Fred Sternagle, and Scout Executive Glenn Fordyce. Music by the Methodist men's quartet and others accompanied the festivities. Chapter CN of P. E. O. held a Tuesday meeting with hostesses Mrs. Jennie Evans and Mrs. Helen Evans as well. Mrs. Catherine Sears reviewed a book.
A playful notice invites readers to join a shopping spree and asks to credit Sean for assistance via care of The Gazette. The casual request suggests a personal or community exchange without formal details or dates.
A new handbag in capeskin glove-kid with cartridge pleats bears large initials. Navy crepe dresses with red stitched belts and pleated detail complement print dresses, while coats are lined with print fabric.
In the Iowa Gift Shop near the Iowa Theater a new device called Fizz It blends, preserves and dispenses carbonated drinks. It costs a dollar and is touted with several fifty cent bridge prizes like a gold clip for bills and mirror-covered match boxes.
Electrolux claims its new 1934 model operates without moving parts, using a gas flame to chill. The gas company showroom visit highlights low operating costs and fruit and vegetable preservation benefits, with a demonstration offered.
A local Sherwin Williams Paint Co shows washable wallpaper demonstrations. The staff highlight easy removal of fingerprints and stains. Shoppers may be persuaded by the appealing patterns and affordable prices, with wallpaper rolls advertised at 18 cents each.
In a New York show one dress featured turquoise satin for evening paired with a dark green satin coat. The Post-and-Rail Shirt, sponsored by Peck & Peck, is touted as the most satisfactory blouse solution yet seen.
Dusty pinks pair with darks while silks resemble wool tweeds. Seersucker blouses complement suits as spring awakens appetites for vegetables and strawberry shortcake. Visit Bishop Cafeteria for spring salads asparagus cauliflower beets and peas at reasonable prices.
Rytex Co offers tropical themed writing sheets and matching envelopes in white ivory tan or grey with two designs a colorful stripe or a palm motif. Name and address printed on sheets and envelopes. Box of fifty sheets and envelopes priced at one dollar, billed as a sensation and a good gift for a student girl.
A dealer offers white porcelain based lamps with gold trim and glazed pleated shades at 5.95, chrome and lacquer bases with white shades at 4.95, and pearl radio lamps with a gazing ball for 4.95. The collection is described as stylish and suitable as a room final touch.
A reader recommends Petersen Baking Co Italian twisted bread baked daily in town. The sesame topped loaf, made from the same dough as hard dinner rolls, is praised as delicious with customers able to order afternoon delivery after ten each day.
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