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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1935
Page
13
A reader notes Larry’s disengagement causing daily weariness and suggests he seek work better suited to him. A teen asks Miss Manners about teen dating boundaries and kissing, urging caution with older boys. A second letter asks how to handle a friend’s boy crazy behavior and possible social backlash.
The Standard Bearers met at Miss Dorothy Yates home Monday for a buffet supper with Misses Iane Smith and Margaret Albright assisting. Mrs. R. B. McConlogue hosted the Reading Club luncheon Tuesday. Mrs. F. F. Downing led the Thursday club with a program by Mesdames Ethel Sailor Bertha Bittle and C. C. Hoover. Officers elected include President S. G. Fouse Vice President Stella Burd Secretary Anna Belle Bittle and Treasurer F. F. Downing. Lucille Dunn served as Esther at Lisbon chapter O. E. S. spring district meeting in Cedar Rapids Tuesday.
The Quasqueton Ladies Aid society gathered at Mrs. Harley Ondler’s home on Thursday with hostesses Mrs. Rosy Crew Mrs. E C Kimball Mrs N W Johnson and Mrs William Wedge assisting. Mrs Frank Adams conducted the meeting.
The Nineteenth Century club ended its year with a Decorah picnic as officers were elected: Mrs. Herman Haehlen president, Mrs. Harry Nesheim vice president, and Mrs. L. C. Harden secretary treasurer. Also note entertainments by Isadore Aldrich, Dan Fitzgerald, and others, plus marriages banns announced for Edward Quillin and Gretta Riley. J. P. Broderick and wife celebrate their silver wedding anniversary.
Three April marriage announcements from Marengo list Marion Langlass and Rodger Schmidt of Galesburg Illinois. Jack Whitehead and Bernice Montgomery of Greene. and Eulah Nail with Orrin Rumple near Ladora. Schmidt of Firestone in Galesburg wed Langlass April 15 at Aledo. Whitehead, son of L. G. Whitehead, married Montgomery in Allison last week and honeymooned with friends. Nail and Rumple wed at Nail home in Ladora with Breakfast at Nail and Rumple households, then dinner with Rumple kin.
Atalissa group met Tuesday with guests Mrs Sarah Black district deputy for R N A of Muscatine and Mrs Em Bang of West Liberty. The Ladies Aid of the Christian church gathered Wednesday at Mrs Jess Van Horn's home.
Amos Parrish reviews summer porch sets emphasizing comfort and looks. Metal chairs with toe teetering frames, stick rattan three pieces in natural or white, Reed sets for formal look, and primitive hickory options. Chromium finishes with water resistant upholsteries suit open porches. bold upholstery colors and patterns reveal a modern spirit. Monday: Comfortable sports underwear.
What Cheer and East Side women hosted bridge and club gatherings closing seasons. High scores earned by Bertha Harper and Harry Enger with consolation to Mrs. Harry Enger and Robert Dalziel. Mission rally at English River Baptist church with state missions president Mrs. F R Asquith and Burma returnee Mrs. J C Richardson. Junior Aid birthday party led by Mildred Patterson Helen Harkins and Mrs. Tom Phillips. Episcopal guild and Pleasant Grove auxiliary noted with hostesses listed.
Miss Pearl McNeal daughter of Mrs Frank McNeal of Traer and Vince Pulkrabek son of Mr and Mrs Frank Pulkrabek near Clutter were married at the Congregational church parsonage in Waterloo. They were attended by the bride’s mother sister and Miss Rosie Marove. A surprise dinner at Mrs F J Madera’s home honored birthday celebrations. Traer guests attended a Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary district meeting in Gladbrook.
Pupils join a Monday afternoon PTA program at Central School featuring a vocal duet by Mesdames Wayne A Hall and Robert G Harris and a talk by Superintendent C W Bangs. Garden club holds annual picnic and wild flower tour Friday at Backbone State Park starting 10 am from Mrs Ella Cooley's home with Mrs W K Dudley on the program. Mrs Ray Butterfield hosted the L A L club Friday. Mrs Ernest F Lawman hosted the P E O chapter Friday. Mrs Walter Hansel hosted the Royal Neighbor Bridge club. Community church basement hosted a fellowship supper Tuesday led by Rev J F Moore with a Greeley quartet including Mesdames Arthur Hackbarth.
Edward Hardin and Messrs T P Sriver and Arthur Hackbarth joined a Harris solo with Mrs. Thomas R Holbert of Greeley. Mrs. Charles E Cawley presided as Mrs. Loren L Platt entertained the Women’s Christian Temperance Union Friday.
Masonville Mrs W W Wheaton entertained the Five Hundred club on Wednesday with head prize to Mrs Daniel Slick and consolation to Mrs Burdette Evans. Guests included Ashley Ferguson Clide Evans Dewey Cox and others. Walter Garvey’s bridge group met with Kathryn McGraw winning the top prize and Lillian Pahl the consolation. guests listed include M F Cooney Dewey Cox and several Misses.
Earlville residents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parkin marked their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary on Thursday. Local clubs met: Monday afternoon group at Mrs. Frank Seger’s home. Past Matrons at Mrs. Nellie Faust’s. Miss Edith Voit hosted the Good Cheer club. Local musicians A J Meythaler FE A Sachs and Leela Benda will sing in an oratorio in Manchester Thursday evening.
Calmar The Community Ladies Aid served a lunch Thursday. The Royal Neighbors met at their lodge rooms Thursday with Mrs. M Downing of McGregor as guest of honor. The Parent Teacher association met Thursday at the high school. Readings were given by Will Evenson and EricFiaskrud.
The Hawthorne club met at Mrs. Howard Day's home with Doris Day Darlene Day Miss Emma Alden and Mrs Gertrude Swordes presenting the program. Delegates W B Sargliff and M R Terhune named to the state Federated Clubs convention in Cedar Rapids May 8 9 10. A week ago Thursday Mr and Mrs Fred Luke were honored at a surprise party at the Luke parents home planned by Midland Homemakers club. Various card clubs met with prize winners named including Dora Thomson Cozy club and Social Card club. The Presbyterian Industrial society and Lutheran Ladies Aid met with hostesses listed.
Monticello hosts feature a 94 literary club program led by Mrs. Byron Abel and others. Fortnightly bridge club guests receive high scores at Maples Inn with Mrs. George Timmins taking top honors. Neighborhood bridge hosts and a fifteenth birthday party for Virginia Matthiessen are noted along with Congregational Women’s Working Band meeting and a reading by Mrs. J E Heiserman.
Millersburg Grade school pupils under Miss Liocoyda Thompson performed the operetta Mother Goose Fantasy on Thursday and Friday nights. The cast featured Mildred Lortz Georgia Lortz Gar dis Alberts Ruby Voelkel Shirley Faas and others with the Millersburg high school orchestra providing music. Announcement also notes the marriage of Miss Elsie Chambers of Eddyville to Vural Danshill of Millersburg scheduled for Tuesday.
An unclear report lists attendees including Mr Thampsor and Mr Lawless at a Kirksville gathering. Names like Mrs George Danshil of Millersburg and Mr Parse are referenced along with a sentence about an Investack Pus nes Neth Exc ish and a North English location.
The Old Clifton club met Thursday with Mrs. Lester Goode and admitted three new members Mrs H M Duncan Mrs Lillie Brent and Mrs Erie Owen. Margaret Wikert entertained the Standard Bearers with a play and papers by Jeanette Helmick and Evelyn Woodruff and others on the program.
Whittier Mrs. Cora Dewees hosted the Marion Garden club with members Lucy Findall Sadie Root Addie Kinkead Catherine Williams Lizzie Kinkead Myrtle Carnahan Olive Martin Susan Weisler Flora Horack Elizabeth Anderson Emma Coppock Tacy Willits Florence Haworth Hazle Kennedy a guest was Mrs Alvin Whitney. East Linn club met Thursday with Will Findal Ern Carnahan Will Martin Joe Napiere Addie Kinkead Eric Anderson. Phoebe Root held a Wiener roast for the Peppy Pals Sunday School class on Thursday.
The Past Chiefs met at president Mrs. James Bloom’s home Wednesday with Mrs. T. H. Barrett winning the rock prize. Evening notes include vocal selections by Leland Meyer and Virginia Van Exis. Prizes were also won by Mrs. Eber Parkin and Mrs. Jean May at various club events.
Mrs E K Bruce hosted a birthday gathering at the Bruce home honoring her husband Elgin K Bruce on his 75th birthday. Out-of-town guests included Mr and Mrs Clyde Williamson of Sigourney and Mr and Mrs Carl Shiflett with their twin daughters of Deep River.
Toledo social calendar with Sridge honors to Vic carta Slessor Ariene Thatcher and Mrs Kenneth Irish at the Presbyterian Golden Circle silver tea Miss Hazel Walker spoke piano solos by Miss Mabel Elston Barbara Muetzel read and a vocal duet by Mrs W E Whetstine and Miss La Ree Happy Hour club hosted a birthday surprise for Mrs Harriet Wise with a long guest list Mrs J P Walters hosted bridge for her daughter in law Mrs John Walters Contract bridge honors shared by Mrs G W Whitehead H J Ferguson Tama and Mrs Marvel Kensinger Toledo Auction honors awarded to Mrs Ralph L Lupton R Schultz and George Kelley Maxine Dutton hosted Miss Sarah Child visit with bridge prizes to Miss Betty Shively and Miss Erna Wiebold guests include Miss Meredith Yerkes Tama and other friends at various gatherings
The Wimodausis club met at Mrs. M. B. Geesey's home with Mrs. J. F. Wagor assisting. Bridge honors went to Mrs. M. M. Mills and Mrs. Paul Dickinson. Guests included Mrs. Stanley McCammon, Miss Louise Wagor and Mrs. L. K. Hatch. Teachers from Maine and Jackson townships were entertained at Miss Willa Edgerly's home where Viola Deen Leomi Sisler Marie Briggs Freda Scott Winifred Flannigan Esther Henderson Albert Blount Ruth Mills attended.
Clarence Embroidery Club met Thursday at Mrs. Howard Tucker's home with Mrs. Harry Decker and Miss Alice Decker assisting. Mrs Marl Elijah hosted the Wednesday Literary Club last week. Elected officers included President Mildred Benner and Vice President Verna Joslin. Ida Mc Leod was secretary treasurer. Elma Kirkpatrick, Belle Lyle, and Ida Read served on the program committee. County chairman Elmer Meyer and visitors Lester Kelly and Miss Alice Decker attended.
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