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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1934

Page

3

Hopkinton socials feature church groups and birthdays

Hopkinton events include Bethany Methodist class gathering at Mrs. Ray Chaplin’s with a violin solo piano duet and jokes led by Mrs. Janelle Ward. Numerous residents attend club meetings at homes, birthday parties, and community club plans at the Masonic hall with dinners and upcoming society meetings listed.

Bethany Methodist Church School Ray Chaplin Lindley Allen Maude Pierce Ventura Dillon Hazel Blanchard Janelle Ward Frances Smith Elnora Griffith Mildred Griffith E. Wright Janella Ward Clio Kill Kore M. J. Hucker Elsie Mae Wright Jimmie Hucker Margaret Griffith J. L. Batchelder Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Art Himdbaugh The Reformed Presbyterian Church R. J. McNeill Methodist Society Grace Hucker

Alburnett School Class Parties and Social Evenings

The seventh and eighth grades held an annual party at the Dan Lillie home with games and refreshments. A sophomore class debate on capital punishment at the Charles Griffen home, followed by entertainment and refreshments. Mrs. Lester Miller hosted guests honoring Mrs. Earl Janisch at her Alburnett home with tea and treats. Mrs. Al Schueler entertained a group of neighbors and friends with refreshments.

Alburnett Dan Lillie del Thompson Gladys Christiansen Ellen Koch Herbert Brogan Roy Ewen Louise McCalla Charlotte Lillie Dean Thomas Louis Seesternd Langgath Frederick Peter Dorothy Stick Harriet Plattener Elmer Floyd Mr. Wilson Marie Koch Betty Potter Neva Maier Gertrude Fishell Lois Price Ruth Marie Hense Geneva White Genevieve Wenger Euelah Stirm Bernita Simmons Hubert Mounce Ronald Schueler Donald Boddicker Max Klemm Kenneth Etzel Harland Jones Leonard Barton Paul Lillie Lyle Brewer Paul Quess Lee Sloan Vergil Smith Marvin Vittler Elza Kirk Paul Wenger Kee Lester Miller Earl Janisch Mount Rose Miller Art van Woert Marion Hilda Stirm Clyde Wilson Laverna McGivern Bernita Anderson Ruth Kee Helen Kellar Forest Keller Walter Berry Cedar Rapids

I O O F Hosts Fern Rebekah Lodge Guests

Maynard report notes the I O O F entertained the Fern Rebekah lodge and a number of guests Monday after the regular meeting. M O Fouts and Ralph Turner of Independence were guest speakers accompanied by C E Harmann and Gene Abbott. Names of local hostesses and attendees are listed from Mrs D E Bartels to Miss Neva Odell.

Fern Rebekah Lodge M. O. Fouts Ralph Turner Independence C. E. Harmann Gene Abbott Mary Anderson Neva Flickinger Hazel Una Hodson D. E. Bartels Edna Perry Frances C. H. Nordyke Ruth Charles Bartels Neva Odell George Buenneke Roy M Smith Good Will Club Steve Gladstone

Ensembling Of Colors And Materials In Sun Porches

A guide on fashioning sun porches with integrated living room feel. It covers furniture choices from reed and cotton draperies to fiber rugs, skylike color schemes, and practical sunfast curtains. It notes modern low, comfy seating, bold plaids, and varied rug textures.

Ames Parrish

Community notices and club events in La Porte City

Social calendar items from La Porte City report the Mother-Daughter banquet at the Methodist Epworth League with over 100 attendees and a Waterloo Cedar Rapids Dubuque Davenport conference rally with Miss Hannah Miller as speaker. Also listed are club meetings and hostess plans through May with various hostesses and prize winners.

Methodist Epworth League Emma Auburn Arnold Mount Auburn India Fourth ‘District Methodist Church Waterloo Cedar Rapids Dubuque Davenport Hannah Miller Philadelphia C. D. James C. M. Banks Bessie Ruth Sawyer Weldon Betts Keith Kline Georgia Hoyt R. E. Wagner E. E. Triem L. J. Robertson M. L. Haven A. E. Kober Frances ‘Christian Earl Bagenstos Stella Hackett Business Girls’ Bridge, Club John Cutler Maude Kline Leona Hilmer Bagenstos Eva Boyles

Bible class celebrates two birthdays at Brubaker home

The Church of the Brethren Bible class hosted Mr. and Mrs. John Brubaker on Thursday to honor the birthdays of Lizzie Borden, age 83, and John Brubaker, age 65. Attendees included H. C. N. Coffman and family, A. H. Brower, H. W. Coder, J. J. Smith of Keota, D. F. Coffman, Wallace Blaylock, J. B. Flory, John Flory, L. E. Wenger, Susie East, Nettie Folck of Kinross, Ada Correll of Keota, and Sarah Myers of Kinross.

Church of the Brethren John Brubaker Lizzie Borden H. C. N. Coffman A. H. Brower H. W. Coder J. J. Smith Keota D. F. Coffman Wallace Blaylock J. B. Flory John Flory L. E. Wenger Susie East Nettie Folck Kinross Ada Cor~rell Sarah Myers

Cascade wedding joins Victor couple in St Martin’s Church

Victor Misa Mildred Cavanaugh of Cascade and Charles Claeys of Victor were united in marriage Tuesday at St Martin’s church Cascade. Rev Father Rooney officiated. Miss Marie Dusterhoft of Victor and Robert Cavanaugh of Cascade served as attendants. Bride wore sheer blue crepe and white net with American Beauty roses. Attendant wore rose beige with pink accessories. A wedding breakfast followed at Dwight Dominy home. The couple will reside in Victor after May 1.

Misa Mildred Cavanaugh Cascade Charles Claeys Victor St. Martin’s Church Rooney Marie Dusterhoft Robert Cavanaugh Dwight Dominy Mrs. Claeys

Urbana Engagement and Local Society News

Miss Ana Belle Mill announces engagement to Marshall Brody at a dinner hosted by his parents in Urbana. The couple plans to wed June 3 and reside in Council Bluffs. The night featured bridge, five hundred, and various Urbana social figures as guests.

Ana Belle Mill Marshall Brody James Brody Blanche Miller Abbie Johnson R. W. Remner Hugh Brody Russell Saunders Miss Mill E. M. Mill Denison Urbana Public School Denison High School Iowa State Teachers College Urbana High School Cornell College Ben Hur Life Insurance Company Council Bluffs J. C. Benson Paul France W. S. Burrell George Johnson J. R. Johnson D. L. Piper Madge Miller

Unnamed Shower Honors Una Bell Mill Ahead of June 3 Wedding

A gathering hosted at a home entertained twenty four women in honor of Miss Una Bell Mill whose marriage to Marshall Brady is set for June 3. Mrs. William Rouse hosted Loyal Circle members of the Christian church at a prior gathering on Wednesday.

Per Una Bell Mill Marshall Brady William Rouse Loyal Circle Women of the Christian Church

Rural Women Study Club Meets in Jesup

The Jesup Rural Women's Study Club met with Mrs. Ora Leary. Mrs. Harry Baldwin presented a Pulitzer Prize winning read. Mrs. Ralph Francis joined as a member. Lions and wives hosted a dinner with a program by W. W. Blasier J. A. Miller and others including piano and impersonation acts. A second group was entertained at the Stoddard home. Junior Endeavor members held a surprise for Stewart Larker's fourteenth birthday.

Rural Women's Study Club Ora Leary Harry Baldwin Stribling Ralph Francis Jesup Lions Independence Lions W. W. Blasier J. A. Miller Clarise Hawley Junior Endeavor Stewart Larker

Mother's Day Cards and Gift Wrapping at Iowa Gift Shop

With Mother's Day near, the Iowa Gift Shop offers new remembrance cards and a broad assortment. They also feature gift cards and cellophane wrapped ensembles named Tie-Tie, priced at fifty cents for a complete set and sold as a neat gift.

Iowa

Local clubs host spring program and farewell party

Delmar Mrs Adah H Kinrade hosted the New Century club with a Spring program by Bessie Thelken Margie Fitzpatrick Myona Davis and Ada Kinrade. Mrs Ernest Kendall hosted the New Deal club for a farewell to Mrs L F Thelken before her move to Solof. The Standard Bearers led by Mrs J A Stolar dined with their mystery mothers at the Methodist church. Mrs M R Fayram of DeWitt spoke. Consoli dated junior class held an all high school party in the gym Friday night.

Dora V. Moore Ed Moore D. Lee Hoon W. ¥. Hoon Urbana Vinton Church of Christ W. W. Williams Helen Moore A. W. Thompson Ya Lee Billy Williams Adah H Kinrade New Century Club Bessie Thelken Margie Fitzpatrick Myona Davis Ada Kinrade Ernest Kendall New Deal Club L. F. Thelken Solof J. A. Stolar Methodist Church M. R. Fayram DeWitt Consolidated School

Automatic oil burner promises steady warmth all day

In a casual pitch the Hawkeye Tin Shop touts the Oll-O-Matic oil burner as an easy heating solution. It claims automatic start and shutoff, avoiding the daily fuss of coal furnaces and the discomfort of cold mornings.

Hawkeye Tin Shop

Petersen's Angel Food Cake Shines at Local Bakery

A visit to Petersen Baking Company reveals angel food cakes and a wide range of frosted cakes. The shop offers custom baking for parties with helpful suggestions and reliable service ready to take special orders.

Petersen ; Baking Company Petersen's Angel Foods

Wallpaper specials from Sherwin Williams hint at low prices

Before you buy your wallpaper include the Sherwin Williams Paint Company in your shopping list as they offer washable wallpaper from eighteen cents a roll and discounts on last year’s patterns as low as six and nine cents per roll. Plan now to rejuvenate that room with these bargain rolls.

Sherwin Williams Paint Company

Charis foundation garments touted by Louella Parsons

Louella Parsons hails Charis foundation garments as nationally known and flattering. The seller Mrs. Bagley, Charis representative, offers a six month refitting service after purchase and invites appointments at 6729.

Charis Louella Parsons Charis Foundation

It's Do the Shops Fun Fashion Gadgets Feature

A lighthearted shopping column invites readers to discover new fashions and gadgets each week with friendly help offered through The Gazette. It promises weekly finds and encourages readers to write in for assistance.

The Gazette

Allen Motor One Stop Service Station pitch

An insert promotes the Allen Motor One Stop Service Station claiming complete intelligent car service by skilled craftsmen. The copy emphasizes thorough work with no experimentation and assures customers the repairs will be well done.

Allen Motor Enay

Salads Draw Shoppers at Bishop's

A shopper notes two women examining Bishop's salad display praising freshness and variety. The conversation highlights favorite spring salads and the pineapple and cheese combination as intriguing options, reflecting how diners seek new ideas from the shop's offerings.

Bishop's

New Process offers curtain cleaning and blanket renapping

A local ad praises the New Process for reviving curtains and restoring blankets. It guarantees no shrinkage when washing blankets and mentions renapping to restore fluffiness. The notice urges readers to call for service.

Electric teakettles touted by Iowa Electric firm

A sales blurb promotes electric teakettles from the Universal company carried by the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company. It claims rapid heating under ten minutes with through element design and offers three and five quart sizes with a guarantee. The piece also urges viewing a Westinghouse refrigerator display downtown.

Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Universal Company Westinghouse

Evening wear shifts to chiffon and lace this summer

Fashion notes predict evening attire will feature chiffons nets and filmy laces while shirtmaker dresses trend plainer and smarter. The fashion prom ise to continue through the summer as styles evolve toward lighter fabrics and refined silhouettes.

Picture fun and gear at Montieur Studio this season

The article promotes fifty cent cameras at Montieur Studio with 14 by 14 inch enlargements, fifteen cent film, and crystal tone film development guaranteed against fading. It mentions 10 cent silver frames for snapshots and beach balls for exercise plus a game called Skittles resembling bowling, played indoors with a doorway.

Montieur Montiteur's

Proud of your kitchen with a new Roper range

A reader promotes the Roper range at Cedar Rapids Gas Company describing its stylish design. The oven features a frosted glass light fixture, aluminum grill, and a lifetime cooking chart baked into the door.

Cedar Rapids Gas Company Roper

Chanel Glamour and Zibeline Shine in New Fragrance Line

A new hair setting lotion dries in under thirty minutes. Chanel releases Glamour perfume. Zibeline eau de Cologne debuts with a grand, refined scent to accompany the collection.

Chanel

Dinner at Florentine Room in Hotel Roosevelt Ad

Sunday meal suggestion urges couples to visit the Florentine Room at the Hotel Roosevelt for a luscious dinner at reasonable prices. It promises quiet atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, and satisfying service as a special dining adventure.

Florentine Hotel Roosevelt

New Wrap-Around Hostess Gowns Unveiled in Plaid Styles

Vintage fashion note highlights MNEN in Scotch plaids with a net Ascottle and cuffs. Also mentions wrap-around hostess gowns and taffeta evening coats slated for prestige tote use.

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Maynard Sara Park Salon DE Beaute Merch Bank Directed By Amos Parrish York la Porte City Beas Kline Miss Kline Maurine Ross Harry Knight Lotus Club C. A. Hayslett John Miller Pythian Sisters Clarence Kline E. L. Esher L. J. Lamb A. A. Robertson J. C. Abbott Cora Bowman L. 8. Bannister L. D. Chester Mrs. Esher J. H. Goon Didies Carter Makits Tru-Art Cur D. Lee Hoen Union of the Wrethodist Noel Baker William Hurd William Todd Girl Scouts Mary E. Moore Boy Scouts Edgar Moore, Jr Earl Silke Naomi Cook M. E. Dingman Bay View Literary Club T. H. Kelly A. B. Hilliard C. D. Moore D.A. Pi UnaBelle Min Jesup Delmar Smulekoff Third Avenue
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