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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1940
Page
18
A Mary Manners advice column discusses Ina, wife of a famous man, choosing independent interests over mere admiration, and portrays a supportive, nonflattering dynamic. It then presents two reader questions with Miss Manners responses encouraging travel and polite boundaries in daily life.
Constance Disterhof t of Parnell and Clifford Pickart of Norway wed at St Josephs church in Parnell officiated by Rev J M Cash The couple will reside in Norway Attendants included Lucille Disterhort Marcella Pickart Irene Lefebvre and Kathryn Murrin Best man was Sylvester Schulte Ushers Wayne Disterhort Lyle Kimm Richard Duffy The bride taught in Watkins and the groom farms The article also notes the Jones County Federated Clubs convention held in Anamosa with county chairman Mrs August Thompson presiding and tributes to Mrs W K Pearson and Mrs F W Port
John Shuell becomes commander of VFW post 788 and Mrs Otto Tweed is named auxiliary president at a Thursday ceremony in the Memorial Coliseum. Frank Viasek presided as commander with a long list of installed officers including Emil Vohaska as past officer and Mrs William White guiding the auxiliary installation. Dancing and a buffet lunch concluded the evening.
Olin club woman Mrs J E Rem ley honors Mrs D Strawman charter member of Concord Round Table Anamosa for service. Programs feature reports by C D Brown Remsey and others. County federation marks county convention with city and church leaders in attendance.
Springville TI O O F and Evergreen Rebekah lodges entertained Saturday as a courtesy to Mr and Mrs D M Beck and their son Ivor Lee who will move to Clarence. Mrs L A McCullough hosted the M O B club Thursday. Mrs R T Schwab hosted bridge Monday with prizes to Jesdames E L Patten D M Beck and Ivan Johnston.
Article advises readers on diagnosing sleep troubles linked to spring fever. It highlights bed quality including mattress comfort, noiseless springs, and plump pillows, plus room ventilation, appropriate bedding, and light exercise. It warns against bringing worries to bed and mentions local club activities.
Announcement reports the April 6 marriage of Ronald K. Miller and Edna Barlow at Christ Episcopal Church Philadelphia with Rev. Arthur D. Appleton officiating. Attendants Lieut. Howard Benge and Helen Blaetz. Miller a Marine Corps ROTC graduate from the University of Iowa. Barlow a Glassboro College graduate and Westfield teacher. They will reside at Pearl Harbor Marine Barracks after May 10 for two and a half years.
Mrs Beulah Carty chaired the Easy Aces bridge club with Marie Carty and Mrs Fearyl Taylor winning prizes. EOT club met with Mrs Fern Hunt. Almoral, U Go I Go and Salon Study clubs held gatherings with prize winners and new officers announced. Foresters and Catholic Order installs officers. hostesses included Mrs Dorothy Bittner and Mrs Helen Griffin.
Clarence The Clarence chapter of the O. E. held school of instruction in the chapter rooms on Wednesday. A luncheon followed at Mrs. Vera White's home. Instructor was Mrs Betty Fra seur of Tipton. Tea hosts were Mrs Edna Freeman and Mrs Ethel Moffitt with Dorothy Krienbring initiated. The Embroidery club met with Miss Alice Cosgrif on Thursday with assistant hostesses Myrtle Tucker Lois Cassill and Mildred Krienbring.
The Community club met Thursday at the home of Mrs F H Shimaneck with Mrs Wiliam Barnhart presiding on the library committee. Program participants included Mrs Frank Kolarik and Mrs Frank Peckosh with Mrs G J Rees Anna Lasack and Marilyn Fifield taking part. A Lutheran league housewarming and shower honored Mr and Mrs Melvin Steffens, the former Jennie Wooder. The Bridge club met Monday at Mrs John Bieber with high scores by Mesdames C H Jones C N Hayden and Bieber.
Olin The Legion auxiliary met at Mrs. Kate Switzer home with Mrs. Nellie Stivers as assistant hostess. Alma Stuart presented the program. The Twentieth Century club visited Mrs. Emma Williams with Mrs. Mable Kay as assistant hostess. Bow Knot club hosted by Mrs. Elna Rohwedder with Mesdames Ola Easterly Ina Freeman and Lawrence Williams presenting. Faithful Workers class luncheon at United Brethren Sunday school. Lena Reece taught the lesson. Altruist club and guests visited Mrs. Grace Thompson. Friendship club entertained at Mrs. Hilda Starry home. Happy Hour club met at Mrs. Irma Ballou with Mrs. Nellie May Glick as assistant hostess.
The Bethany class of the Methodist Sunday school met at the parsonage Tuesday with Mesdames Harold Hewitt, Ray Chaplin and H. B Smith as hostesses. On the program were Mesdames Roy A. Porter and Everett Wright. Mrs Earl Griffith hosted the Fortnightly bridge club. Three silver teas, sponsored by the Methodist aid society, were held Thursday with Mesdames W
F Garvin, Harry Pierce and E L Wright hosted a gathering of Priscila members in the church parlors on Tuesday. Mesdames Randall Mogan and Herrington assisted on the program.
Mr and Mrs J B Hemphill entertained neighbors and friends at their home Saturday for a euchre game session with socializing and cards.
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