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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1939
Page
19
HELEN SPRACKLING advises parents on nursery planning focusing on washable wall colors, a child sized safe sturdy bed and furniture, and a flexible layout that grows with the child. She stresses a resilient water resistant floor, sound absorption, and careful lighting planned with a home lighting expert.
In Marengo and Ingleside area clubs held midweek events. A. M. Bergman hosted the A B C club while Woman's Relief Corps met at the library with Lew A Weise and others on the committee. P E O members enjoyed May breakfast at Mrs. Hibbs home with several assisting. Fine Arts Ingleside reviewed best sellers at Mrs Milton Brown’s home with Roy Denzler and others participating. A Kid party occurred at Mrs Brauchs home. Junior Federated club will hold its May dinner with Mrs Daniel Fesler presiding and district and county officials as guests. Book and Craft club elected Mrs L F Hardenbrook president and named officers. Miss Irene Sherlock received a bridal shower at Miss Helen Smith’s home with Mrs Kenneth Smith assisting.
Advice emphasizes frequent carpet cleaning to reduce germ laden dust as a baby crawls on the floor. Keeping rugs clean protects infant health and preserves the rug’s condition.
A May 4 dinner at the Jesup Presbyterian church will be followed by a National Committee of Church Women program. Committees include Luncheon Mesdames Laird Ganiere Hous er and others handling decorations publicity invitations reception and program. A separate note: the Volunteer Sunday school class was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Croot with Mrs. Leo Ham directing.
The Taylor area PTA notes a Friday 6 p.m. dinner in the Glow room of the Gas company for teachers and invites district mothers with reservations due by Wednesday to Mrs. Arthur Norman. Edgewood No. 1 PTA held a Friday picnic, reelected Martin Wiley president, and set May 26 for a school picnic plus a May 2 meeting for a proposed dramatic club under Mrs. George Patterson. The Mothers' club quilt was won by Mrs. Arthur Bezdek. A health program featured playlets, folk dances, songs, and Dr. Leo B. Sedlacek spoke on the backward child. The Garfield PTA honored local teachers at a Commonwealth tea room dinner with gifts for teachers and a social gathering.
A busy schedule of club and lodge meetings and socials is listed. Groups include L A to the U C T at the Roosevelt hotel, Ladies Auxiliary to L A of N A, United Packing House workers L I A No 3, Women’s Benefit association, D of H Mothers, Linn tent 38 and Ioway hive 111, Grace McCurdy club, Women of the Moose, Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, Firefighters Local 11, Typographical L A 105, Mercy division 51 G I A to B of L E, Social Riders, O L A T Club, Standard Life association, Alcazar Zuanna, D U V Rebecca Alexander tent 14, Carrie Morcombe No 2, Praha Rebekah staff, Woman’s Relief corps, Ambar Grotto auxiliary, Linden camp 145 Modern Woodmen, Navy Mothers club visit, St Mary’s court 728 W C O F, Diamond 760 ladies club, Suburban Co-Workers, and O E S auxiliary to the Children's Home, with various meeting times and venues.
The article details why milk dominates infant nutrition, supplying two essential proteins and key minerals. It notes daily needs of 50 to 55 calories per pound with two thirds from milk. It covers vitamins A B C D and the unique role of vitamin D from milk and vitamin C from juice, plus the impact of prenatal maternal diet on child teeth and bone formation.
A 1912 notice lists Greenawalt address in Blake Boulevard SE and various hostess names. It notes Home Rebekah lodge No 79 meets Monday at 8 pm in Odd Fellows hall and L A P M Degree Staff meets Tuesday at 2 pm in Maine lodge hall. Linn Lodge No 249 gathers Monday at 7 30 pm in the Glow room at Gas Company. husbands invited to social event.
A civic campaign celebrates infant welfare as science and local businesses unite to support new families. The gala week features innovations in milk delivery, heating, food prep, safety, banking for education, and insurance, with stores offering guidance on apparel, toys, and nursery furnishings for healthy early life.
A new washable mask for home use helps prevent babies from catching colds when a family member is ill. The mask fits over the mouth and nose of the adult in contact with the baby, blocking germ laden breath from reaching the child.
Toledo Mrs. Frank Millard hosted the Booster class of the Presbyterian church with assistances from Mrs. L. J. Branson and Mrs. Nettie Mason. Olive Butcher and the Davidson sisters led the entertainment. Bertha Davidson of the state juvenile home appeared on the program. A farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wolfe was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brandt in Gladbrook where they plan to operate a grocery. Twenty-two guests attended at the Harrison home, daughter and son-in-law of Brandts.
Ten friends gathered Monday evening to surprise Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Laham. In court whist games prizes were awarded to William Ehlers first Olive Nerhiug second and Rae St. John consolation.
The article urges parental cooperation in family life, arguing that instant obedience by children does not foster respect for authority. It calls for parents to model shared aims from infancy, to integrate fathers into daily life with children, and to cultivate mutual support rather than distant interference.
A child psychiatrist notes infants react to colors with favor or disfavor. Greens are avoided in nurseries while certain fabrics and easy to put on garments boost comfort. As children grow they seek self help clothing and prefer styles that match peers to avoid social insecurity.
The men of the M. E. Sunday school sponsored a program at the local church Friday night with Rev. M. D. Cox of Hedrick as principal speaker. A covered dish supper started the evening. Mrs. Robert Keck entertained the Y. C. I. G. I. club Thursday, assisted by sister-in-law Mrs. Dewey Keck. Mrs. Fannie Stein hosted the Happy Hour club Friday, with Mrs. Eli Whisler assisting.
Wapello hosts a guest party at Mrs. Jessie Farrer's home with numbers by Della Jean Dunlap Jimmy Bucher and Mark Miller. Friendly Group of the Presbyterian Mite society held a silver tea and program with Miss Alice L Sanderson and Mrs John Howard Johnston from Muscatine performing. O E S chapter plans a special meeting in Washington to honor grand officers.
Mrs Oliver Gun nell s of Chicago guest of the club. Oscell club hosted the Pullins for their 29th anniversary celebration. Clermont Study club attended the Fayette County Federation convention in Arlington. Ladies' Aid hosted by Mrs. Crowe Jones White. I C Jerdee led program. Greenley served luncheon to Contract Bridge club. Dan Burke high score. Jerdee second. Beulah Gunderson and others hosted Women’s club event. Bridge prizes awarded to Boley Olson Pringle.
Keystone fifty seven women representing fourteen federated clubs of Benton county gathered for the county convention. A noon luncheon was served by the Home Mission society of St. John s Lutheran church. Mrs. John Rupp and Mrs. Ralph Remner were reelected county chair man and secretary. Benton delegates to the state convention at Davenport May 2 include Mrs. Rupp and Mrs. Frank Brainerd. Mrs Llwelyn Smith hosted the literary club with a lesson led by Mrs Dwight Ayres and Mrs Dora Schenken.
A farewell dinner at the Presbyterian church honored Mr and Mrs Ben Kensinger as they prepare to relocate to California. Music was provided by Miss Thursia Mannatt and Mrs Russell Ormiston. Brooklyn delegates attended the annual Federated Clubs county meeting in Montezuma, with Mrs Andy Chalmers and Mr and Mrs Loren Brown on the program. Fern Light hosted the UK chapter of the PEO on Tuesday evening.
The Ladies Aid society of the Congregational church will serve its annual May day breakfast in the church dining room Tuesday. The event invites parishioners and neighbors to share a morning meal and fellowship in a community church setting.
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