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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1936
Page
18
A reader notes that emulating neighbors leads to economic ruin after a husband quits a good job to start a family business. The piece argues against chasing status, urging prudence and sticking with reliable work despite social pressure.
A reader asks if his beautiful girlfriend will outgrow her need for constant attention. The response says she likely won’t if he remains selfish and spoiled. It advises ending the relationship unless she shows pride in his popularity and suggests finding a more congenial partner.
The Monticello Country Club held a benefit bridge party at the Lab House on Tuesday with prizes awarded to many players including Mrs. Charles Northrup Mrs. E J Far ey Mrs. Fred McLaughlin and others Out of town guests included Georgia Iller of Fayette Irene Slivken of Dubuque and Mrs Minnie Hanan of Eagle Grove The next social event will be an evening bridge party on Thursday In addition the Neighborhood club hosted a meeting and other bridge wins were noted among local members The Women’s Working Band of Congregational church met at Mrs E Hicks with talks by Anda Podhaski and Josephine Rickets
Mrs Lyle Marshall and Mrs Inest Weller entertained the M E Ladies Aid at the E Marshall home. July Lutheran Ladies Aid at a former member’s home. Presbyterian Industrial Society hosted by Mrs Gordon Marshall with assisting hostesses. Pollyann circle met with Mrs Ernest Reitz and Mrs Lyle Jenkins. Luther league July social at the Westphal home. T T club hosted by Mrs J W Morse and Mrs Jank Henderson. Ruth Alden hosted Wyoming high school class of 1909 members and honored Mr and Mrs E H Ksen of Chevy Chase Md.
Springville hosts Wilma Carbee McGrew of San Bernardino among former school friends at a party. Guests travel from Anamosa Marion Des Moines Minneapolis Davenport and Central City. Separate gatherings include dinners picnics missionary society and Camp Fire Girls swimming party and Sunday school attendance contest.
Belle Plaine society pages recount a Sunday dinner for Charles Dodd’s twentieth birthday hosted by his parents, with out of town guests from Cedar Rapids. Various bridge clubs gathered, weddings announced, and local residents hosted tea towel showers and birthday observances, with several Tama and Ames connections.
Superintendent Nellie V. Morey hosted a Monday dinner for visitors Miss Lena Miller and Miss Clara Mader of Spokane Washington. Local families hosted guests over the weekend including Mrs T E Watters and son George and the James A Remley family.
Hopkinton residents hosted bridge for five tables at the Moore home with Eleanor Marolf and Rachel Stanger serving. William Bradle marked his 89th birthday with family at his home. Reform church youths planned an August convention led by Paul Ferguson. A Blaker family reunion gathered many relatives in Hopkinton. Ladies Aid at Buck Creek and a church class picnic near Manchester were reported. Dinner guests at Ivan Harnish’s home included Curreys Cruses Barker and Akers.
Members of Chapter DT PEO hosted a farewell dinner for Mrs. Eva Blue who moves to Orono Maine to live with her daughter. The event drew guests from McKeesport Duluth Tacoma and Oberlin and noted other social gatherings including bridge clubs picnics reunions and birthday parties across Mount Vernon with numerous local families and clergy attending.
Pattern descriptions for two Anne Adams dresses, 4064 and 4063, with sizes 12 through 48 and 34 through 46 respectively. Includes fabric guidance, yardage, and prices 15 cents per pattern, 30 cents for both, plus book and department mailing details from The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department in New York.
South English Mrs S B Wenger travels to Harrisonburg Virginia for a family reunion and plans a six week visit. Mr and Mrs Howard White with Keith and Maxine tour the west visiting relatives in Washington state and California. Mr and Mrs Orville Moore depart for California for a month. Miss Iowa Jean Huber attends a surprise lawn party then leaves with her parents for their new Washington home. Miss Maurine Brower visits Manchester Indiana relatives, staying with Mr and Mrs S E Brower.
Shellsburg society pages list events from the Happy Twenty club at Mrs. Frank King’s home to the American Legion auxiliary meeting led by county chairman Mrs. Hazel Engelbert. A Rev. L. W. Inman birthday honor, Dorcas circle all day park gathering, and multiple wedding showers occur for Lorraine Walker with families hosting. Marie Helva and Lorraine Walker’s July 6 marriage is announced in Center Point. The couple plan Cedar Rapids residence. Walker works for Electrolux.
Elwood Arthur Wirth marked his 60th birthday with a family dinner at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Buren Cornish. Guests included relatives from Maquoketa Delmar Lost Nation Oxford Junction DeWitt Nashville and nearby areas. The gathering featured extended family members Mrs Lena Hohn and others with names listed among attendees.
Elwood residents attended a five hundred party hosted by Mr and Mrs Albert Miller. Prizes went to Virtus Rutenbeck and Albert Miller for high scores and to Albert Miller and Virtus Rutenbeck for low prizes. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gilbert Riggs, Mr and Mrs Harlan Benton, Mr and Mrs Almond Creger, Mr and Mrs Virtus Rutenbeck, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hartvigsen, and Mr and Mrs Albert Miller.
West Branch high school graduates from four classes held a Sunday reunion and picnic with families at an Iowa City park. Mrs. Lena Sorensen hosted a Saturday reception for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nopar of Chicago. Wanda Mae Christensen celebrated her sixth birthday with eleven guests. Several local families attended a series of gatherings and church events including Standard Bearers, W F M S meetings, and a Clara Swain auxiliary lawn party at the Methodist church.
Toledo and Monroe guests gathered for a picnic at Clark Park honoring Miss Mildred Lollar of Chicago and Miss Elizabeth Pye of Monroe on Tuesday. On Wednesday a slumber party followed at Miss Mary Dugan's home with attendees including Barbara Mentzel and Pauline Kremenak among others.
The Whip-poor-will club met at Mrs Elma Colony home near Tiffin with Mrs Lila Alt presiding and entertainment led by Miss Mary Wolfe and Mrs Alma Wolfe. Another gathering at Mrs Angeline Gordon home had 16 on roll with prizes won by Mesdames Minnie Coglan and Lizette Lininger, plus guests including Mrs Mary Smith of Cleveland North Dakota. A scavenger hunt for nine couples at Wallace Adams south of town ended with Edward Myers Esther Zeller and Lloyd Myers Bernice Anderson as winners and refreshments served.
Brandon and Loyal Women of the Christian church held all day quilting with members listed. The O D O club met with Mrs Harold Weart with visitors attending. A picnic dinner followed then a program by Velda and Erma Stainbrook and Lucille McKee. Next meeting set with Mrs Florence Weber Aug 14. Helen Ehrensburger of Preston visited and attended a picnic supper and swimming with friends.
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