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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1934
Page
4
The column presents two reader letters about love, parental influence, and heartbreak. Mary Manners urges parents to allow teens to pursue genuine affection and cautions against imposing their views. A second note seeks guidance on winning back a distant boyfriend, suggesting independence and social interest to shift his attention.
Wilton Junction clubs held events this week with prize awards to Mrs H T Butchard and Mrs M M Harding. The Methodist Mother and Daughter club met at the church with multiple hostesses and a program by Mrs Emma Holznauer. The Presbyterial Pollyanna class gathered for a social at the NOStry hall.
Mysterious event in Stanwood centers on Reverend Miro Deeronke of Methocet. Local observers describe unconventional acts and rumored performances. Community reaction is mixed as details remain unclear and event dates are disputed.
Kathryn Denzler announced her approaching marriage to Dr Cruise of Washington at a bridge party on Wednesday. The wedding is set for April 28 with a doll bride prize going to Mrs Lesther Rathjen. Dorothea Buschmann had the high score. Dr Cruise is a University of Town dentistry graduate. Mrs J M Dower was re elected Ingleside club president as five new members joined.
Miss Martha S Wagner daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Wagner and Ralph C Ferry son of Mr and Mrs Frank Ferry were married Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev Bertrand Kock officiating. Miss Genevieve Wagner was bridesmaid and Bernard Wagner best man. The couple will live on the William Gipe farm. The community clubs and local ladies groups held meetings and programs at various homes with multiple members listed among attendees.
A free leaflet to guide readers in making the French Bouquet quilt outlines border strips with flower clusters. It describes clipping from the paper, tracing carbon designs, choosing fast colors, and applique stitching for the center flowers with henna embroidery, preparing the final quilt border.
A Tuesday program at the Methodist church directed by Glen Avers featured an orchestra and male quartet led by Rev W A Lamp and H B Thomas with Mrs Ho Lre Hustor as accompanist. A one act play and Sunday school demonstration followed by a Half Hour elhibo gathering chaired by Mrs Ida Howell. The Columbus City United Presbyterian Missionary Society met at Mrs JoR Johnster’s home with Mrs S oJ Lewis speaking, while committees for the Ladies Social Circle were appointed by Mrs HO Rodruck.
Maynard Methodist Ladies Aid society was entertained Wednesday by Mrs W P oAshbaugh with assistance from Mrs F Sewell Mrs Jesse Park Mrs R OF Glew and Mre ¢ Vo Corritors included Mrs Homer Bunn Mrs John Schrader Mrs 9 Ro Cummings Mrs Frank Cummings Mrs S TO Paine and Mire Henry Guritz and Miss Alice Cummings F B Shaw of Oclwein was guest speaker onto the Parent-Teacher meeting Tuesday Dr C C Hall.
West Union events last week included Mr and Mrs Walmah Miles receiving Partes for Winfield residence. Bridge clubs and the court house staff hosted and honored members. The Historical and Literary club marked its fifty fourth year with Rev George DeF Fisher as president and W H Antes as secretary. Womens chins meeting, Union Study club, and Mrs Louie Doan hosted Thursday activities at Mrs Doans and other homes. Fayette County Schoolmasters club dined and met at the school house with J H Thurau of Stanley elected president and Lee Lowenberg named vice president. Hannah Lee Chapter D A R met with Miss Daist Crowe. Mrs JW Ocker Read Infao papri. Kensington members entertained Friday.
Readers urged to send ten cents per missing French Bouquet Quilt block from The Gazette. Include stamped self addressed envelope and mail to Nancy Page care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Copyright 1934.
The Emanon Bridge Club met with Miss Lucile Smith Monday with Mrs. Howard Mason assisting. Mrs. F E Woods held high score and Miss Lois Hatcher was second. Miss Lucile Davidson won first prize at bridge and Miss Marjorie Crissman second. Gracia Guild met with new president Mrs. F E Woods and officers.
Springville Mrs. O L Brown hosted Shakespeare club with Mary Snell leading a lesson. Dr J D Graham hosted Monday club guest evening with Margaret Johnston and Zora Adams singing. J M Walters gave an address. Serving committee listed. Bethany circle entertained at church with Addie Gline Merle Cooper May Carnahan as hostesses. Willing Workers and Dorcas class gatherings noted. Club officers named J W Brown president C Colehour vice president A Beck secretary treasurer.
Williams burg residents attended a fifteenth wedding anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs George Stake. The Woman's Home Missionary Society met with hostess Mrs Walter Harrington. Devotions were led by Mrs Thomas Johnson and topics discussed by Mrs W Cochran and Miss Mae Fuller. Queen Esther Circle met with Miss Dorothy Harrington with Florence Leech in charge. Articles read by Mary Ablard Ruth Munn and Anna Beth Jones. Ruth Giblin daughter of Dr and Mrs P H Giblin celebrated her ninth birthday with a party Tuesday.
The guest list includes Maxine Giblin of Par Nell Shirley Yoder Lela Bowler Lois Meyer Charlotte Jones Helen Dane Betty Jo and Shirley Howe Mary Ann McDonough Thelma and Delma Rathjen Patricia Gaffney Joan Murphy Jean Edwards Ruth and Mary Kate Giblin for the gathering.
Lone Tree Class No 5 of the Reformed Sunday School elected Willis Horrell as president Rich ard Holdemans as secretary Arthur Borel as treasurer and Gayle Toland as vice president Mrs H V Baker entertained the Kensington club Thursday A surprise for Fred Hahn was given by his sister Grace Hahn Honors in cards went to Dorothea Wiese and Leo Hudak in euchre and Maynard Pechman and Bennie Jo hndle in bunco
What Cheer clubs and social groups held meetings midweek and the following Thursday. Mrs Omer Bowen and Miss Helen Bruhn hosted Eta Bita Pi. a shower honored Mrs Ronald Galbraith. B B club met with Mrs Gohlin Sundberg. Minnie Vannest assisted. Bridge club entertained by Mr and Mrs EB G Nelson with H A Miner and Wallace high scores and Dr C S Seely traveling prize. Thursday club gathered at the city library with Mrs William Malaby and Mrs J Bolton hosting Papers. Ruth Lash served lunch. P E O was entertained at Mrs Jane Harding’s Tuesday.
Mrs P M Olson welcomed North Benton Lutheran Aid Society members on Wednesday. Friends surprised Dr and Mrs C L Bradley Tuesday for their birthdays. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J F Connor, Mr and Mrs J T Rosburg, Mr and Mrs A M Peterson, Mr and Mrs R Wheeler, Mr and Mrs Arthur Olson, Mr and Mrs W C Horton, Mr and Mrs E E Stedman, Dr and Mrs A Swanson, Mr and Mrs Paul Weigand, Mrs L J Hoepfner, Mrs W D Wheeler, Mrs Christina Williams, G J Freeman, and Miss Vivian Dickson.
A shopping note hails lamps by Colonial Premier made for Iowa Electric Light Co. The night light base features a concealed light and adjustable shade heights. Shades come in blue peach or green, offering a novel two-in-one lamp concept that may catch on.
With Mother's Day approaching, Montieur Studio promotes personal and group portraits as meaningful gifts. The studio emphasizes capturing natural expressions, children, and family sittings, urging readers to book early for timely portraits.
In spring sunshine, the Bishop Cafeteria is pitched as lunch headquarters for office and store workers. Fresh salads and vegetables tempt at reasonable prices, offering a satisfying meal within budget and a healthy prelunch walk.
Ju notes garden decor as spring approaches and praises stoneware bird baths waterproofed in brown with green trim or white. He highlights a $2.39 price, 16 inch urns and saucers for a dollar, hanging baskets at sixty cents, plus gazing globes and sun dials as attractive yard accents.
A notice notes the appearance of Black Silk Net Summer Salts and highlights a Gardenia perfume making waves in New York, signaling fragrance trends and new product releases this season.
Nancy writes that there are shopping suggestions for next week and offers to pick up items mentioned in today’s paper. She invites readers to write to The Gazette with requests.
The Cedar Rapids Gas Company promotes the Road Autohot heater noting gas operation lowers running costs and provides instant hot water. They emphasize reliability and convenience, urging a visit to learn more and consider installation.
A reader raves about Petersen Baking Co Bavarian Rye Bread praising its tangy flavor ideal for cold meat sandwiches. The loaf is wrapped in cellophane and pre sliced evenly perfect for feeding a crowd with cheese and hearty portions.
In the Iowa Gift Shop a gift item uses real shells for lamps with natural colors and a subdued light by pressing shells together. Available singly or in pairs. Also a fancy bridge prize laundry kit set includes a small bag clothes pins and miniature line. Price fifty cents.
A promotional piece praises Allen's Super Service Station highlighting easy entry and exit, courteous staff, and complete one stop servicing. It claims the station offers every service a woman driver might need, inviting readers to try it and be sold.
A new Semi-Lustre washable wall finish from Sherwin Williams Paint Co claims to resist hot grease ink smudges and pencil marks while washing clean. It comes in twelve colors suitable for kitchens baths or recreation rooms and is described as affordable.
A spring home improvement pitch explains how Williams Oil-O-Matic heat eliminates furnace dust and coal bin mess. It promises a cleaner basement and adds a recreation room with dust-free heating, inviting readers to call the Hawkeye Tin Shop for details.
With spring cleaning underway the New Process promises to restore lace curtains to their original beauty and thoroughly clean woolen blankets before storage. Call 6131 to schedule and avoid washing worries.
The Florentine Room offers a women’s luncheon for forty cents designed for comfort and restfulness after a strenuous morning. Guests find the atmosphere beautiful and the service efficient and courteous, aimed to lift spirits amid downtown bustle.
Earringbone stripe in knitted silks dominates shirt waist dresses. Flannel sport skirts with front buttons pair with cashmere twin sweaters. Sailor caps with wired crowns appear as a new accessory.
A new evening dress features a tafe feta fabric with fine stripes and a fichu top that crosses to form a fold over each hip. Designed for summer resort wear, the dress emphasizes light, airy styling and chic drift.
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