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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1933
Page
2
column notes that meddling in others lives earns social penalties. Dear Miss Manners dispenses old wisdom on romance, trust, and friendly boundaries. A reader asks how to win back a disloyal partner. Blondie praises open homes and warns of parental worries.
Central City descendants of William and Sarah Goodlove held their second annual reunion at the Earl Goodlove home. Attendees included Willis Goodlove, the Wilkinson family, Nellie and Dorothy, the Story family, Covert Goodlove and daughter Jean, Don Goodlove, Wayne Henderson and family, Bowdish family, Earl Goodlove and children, and the Smola family from Shellsburg. Also noted were a Federated church missionary society gathering hosted by Mrs. C. E. Norris, visitors Mrs. F. W. Pease and Mrs. Myrtle Johnes of Cedar Rapids, a book review by Marana and Gertrude Rice, tea at the American Legion auxiliary meeting hosted by Mrs. James Slife, and a benefit card party hosted by Mrs. Leo Davis.
Marengo residents celebrate a wedding anniversary and a birthday at Crenshaw's cafe. The Bona Dea club met at Ethel Hunterman’s home. Delta Delt club entertained by Mrs. John Bishop. Mrs. Ray Lindsay won an honor prize. The Byr on Manns hosted farewell courtesies for the Olsons, who plan visits to Cedar Rapids and Peoria. In fall, Mr. Harper coaches at Clinton high school. Ella Behrens and Minnie Behrens wed Frederick C Keiper and Erwin J Maas in a double ceremony at St Johns Lutheran church near Victor. The couple to live in Springfield Illinois and Atkins Cedar Rapids area, with Maas as a school principal.
Dewitt Mass Ruby Dralle daughter of Mr and Mrs George Dralle and George Joehnk son of Mr and Mrs Chris Joehnk of Elvira married at the Lutheran church of Elvira on a Wednesday. Rev John Winter officiated and Evelin MecDer mott played nuptial music. A wedding dinner followed at the brides parents home. The couple plans a west coast trip after their wedding. Mrs Joehnk is a 1930 Elvira High School graduate who studied music in Rock Island and Des Moines and worked for Iowa Mutual. Mr Jowiak is an Elvira High School graduate of 1927 who attended Iowa State College and the University of Town. They will reside on a farm near Elvira after October 1.
Relatives and friends gathered Tuesday evening to surprise Mrs. Tony Halway on her birthday. Attendees included Ernest Gillett William Halway Harry Harman and families Mr and Mrs Sam Blough Bert Blough Iva Blough Marvin Selk and Mr and Mrs Otto Reinke and their children.
Manchester reports guests at a quilting party hosted by Mrs Rhoda Williams and Mrs Wealthy Ferris with attendees from several towns. Church groups, garden club and auxiliary events are listed, along with a moves to San Gabriel and a mothers lunch celebration for those over 70. A local play directed by Mrs E D Wells and other social gatherings are noted.
Tama residents hosted a series of social gatherings including a Friday Two-Table bridge club with prizes won by Mrs. Earl Spooner first and Mrs. Harry Brooks second, alongside visits from guests from Lake Forest New Jersey Boston and Chicago.
Stanwood hosted Miss Carvn Evers at a tea last week to honor Miss Katharine Field of Monmouth. The Epworth League picnic at Stanwood beach drew out of town guests including the McGowans and Lineas from Cedar Rapids and Sedalia and Twin Falls couple Mr and Mrs Thom son of Idaho.
At a garden breakfast in Vinton Mrs Lois Hanover announced the engagement of Miss Alberta Manahan eldest daughter of Dr C A Manahan to George Long son of Mr and Mrs JoA Long Both from Vinton The couple will wed at the bride elects home on Sunday August 20 They will study at the University of Iowa where Miss Manahan is president of Kappa Delta and Mr Long is a dentistry student.
A Leaflet sent to readers explains directions for making the Old Almanac Quilt with an airplane motif. The note praises planes, suggests color patterns for dotted wings red and white, a blue and white plaid body, and a dull red and white striped section, all on straight fabric grain for best design alignment.
Mrs Raymond Maurer hosted a bridge party honoring Miss Lucile Mollison of Malcolm visiting her sister Mrs William Schneckloth. Prizes went to Mrs Elly Rehbehn Mrs Forest Chamberlain and Mrs C H Leabhart. Arm Strong guest prize won by Mrs Lena Richard of Sidney Nebraska. Werling family picnic at Stone Mill for Mr and Mrs Ralph Werling of Niagara Falls with out of town guests from Marion Rock Island Davenport and Davenport. Women of West Liberty Golf Club visited Tipton Golf and Country Club. Lambach low scores and prizes awarded. Luncheon committee listed with Tipton and Clarence members. bridge tables led by Mrs Barewald.
Mrs Margaret Heins Parish was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs Elma Sophrit with a large list of guests including Mrs A W Heins and Mrs E E Parish. The 4 H achievement day in Louisa County was held at the high school with Letts county chairwoman J B Garrett in charge and Florence Forbes judging demonstrations. The Morning Sun FB W H club led by Marie Corns with Ivan Bowers and Dorothy Green won first honors and will represent Louisa County at the state fair.
Members cut out a paper picture and directions lay it under cloth, trace onto cardboard, and prepare airplane pieces. The design is divided into body dotted wings and striped tail pieces with raw edges to be covered by the appliqued plane.
The passage notes careless cutting in a pattern for an airplane block. It describes turning under a uniform edge allowance of one-eighth or one-quarter inch, then basting the raw edges, tracing the outline, and applying the pieces. The second airplane block is saved for future use.
Helen North of the S. WS. club and Corrienne Lowe of the HW club were awarded most honors for their clubs. Mrs. Samantha Cilley was surprised on her eighty third birthday at her home in Port Louisa township. The Legion auxiliary entertained thirty children at a picnic supper in the legion home. Mrs. Thomas Mc Omber and her daughter of Mount Pleasant were guests.
Miss Wilma Fisher daughter of Mr and Mrs Len Fisher married Edwin Corell at Galena Illinois on July 26. Attendants were Miss Edythe Fairweather and Lawrence Kaehne. The couple reside on the Fisher farm north of town. Mrs Mace Porter hosted a party Thursday night for Mrs Mary Wooldridge formerly of Cedar Rapids with many guests from Littleport Manchester Maywood and nearby towns.
Miss Jean Conover hosted a swimming party at the New Hampton pool on Tuesday for Loretta Frana Dorothy Rosecky Dorothy Uher Germaine Krysan and Edna Rathmeyer. Announcements report the July 22 Minneapolis marriage of Ann e Winger to Andrew G Olson of Neuman Grove Ned. They will reside in Neuman Grove where Olson works in hardware.
Keswick Mrs Elizabeth Bender and Mrs Jessie Churchill entertained the Care-a-way club at Mrs Churchill's home Tuesday afternoon. Miss Mildred Gribbin was in guest. Mrs Helen Dawson won high score and Mrs Florence Wagner, low at bridge. Mrs Sherman Barker entertained the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church Thursday. A musical program was given by Miss Doris Hall, Miss Jessie Axmear, Mrs Ruby Ferree and Miss Louise Barker. Out of town guests were Mrs Will Humphrey and her daughter Miss Mabel of Akron Ohio and Mrs Magers of Webster.
Readers are asked to send ten cents per missing Brother-Sister Quilts block and enclose a stamped self addressed envelope. Mail to Nancy Page care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Copyright 1933.
Myron Salladay prepares to move with parents to Washington with a reception at the Carl Craig home southeast of Riverside. Friends and relatives from Riverside and nearby towns including Melvin Bell Norbert Kephart Leo Best Maynard Marshall and many more attended along with senior needle club members and visiting families.
Patricia Dahlen hosted a gathering in the American Legion park on Thursday honoring Miss Rose Mary Kretchmeyer and Charles Kretchmeyer of Dubuque. Attendees included Lulu Mae Faber, Marilyn McQuillen, Mary Delores Lehner, and Mary Imogene and Margaret Tallman.
The Methodist W F M society schedules its second community flower show for August 23 led by general chairman Mrs. Mable Freiderichsen. The Presbyterian Sunday school plans its annual picnic at Weed Park in Muscatine on Tuesday. The Moscow village Old Settlers Homecoming picnic occurs next Sunday. Whitmer descendants reunion set for September 3 at Weed Park. A new Grange formed at Rainbow schoolhouse with Gail McClean as master and officers named. The next meeting runs Friday.
Mrs. William Larimer honored at a dinner for Albert and Charleen’s birthdays with Mr and Mrs Parker Larimer and others in attendance. Mrs Faye Horn marked her husband’s birthday. Dora Newkirk was farewelled before moving to Petoskey with Fred Streicher. Esther Larimer and others host Women’s Relief Corps event. Farmer’s Family club met. Federated church women held visitor day with Irene Nunn and others. Tiffin and Williamsburg Aid shared program numbers.
The Loehr family gathered Sunday at the W. H. Yakish home with Emma Loehr and F. C Jahnke present. Attendees included Katherine Black of Iowa City with her sons Charles and Wilbur and daughter Alice, plus Mrs. McDonald of Fort Collins, Mrs. Frank Loehr, the Rev C. Loehr of Monmouth, Lloyd Haravenagle of Davenport, Will Yakish and others.
The Legion Auxiliary held a picnic for families at the city park Thursday. Mrs. S. G. Herring and Mrs. Karl Wiese hosted at bridge Thursday at the Herrington home. Mrs. John Larew’s birthday surprise by friends occurred Monday with a group including Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Larew and others.
Randalia Center Woman's Relief Corps met Friday admitting Mrs. Earl Milligan Mrs. Eugene Wilbur and Mrs. R P Lewis as members. Luncheon committee members included Mrs PS Clow Mrs Harry Kohls and Mrs Gus Kohls.
The Episcopal Guild was invited to a picnic supper Tuesday at the J. D. Bolton farm. Miss Helen Moode hosted the Eta Bita Pi club gathering Thursday evening. Attending were Misses Margaret Bidford Geneva Engleman Katherine Gallagher and Emma Dooley of Peoria. A family dinner honored Mr and Mrs Homer Shipley Gouge H Shipley of Jacksonville.
Masonville members gathered Wednesday with Mrs Agnes McGraw. Guests included Mrs Dewey Cox Mrs Charles Cannon Mrs Don Slick Mrs Ray Flancher Mrs Jetta McElroy and Mrs Elwin Heffernen of Masonville plus Miss Mildred Roland of Independence and Mrs Cox of Dubuque.
London Mrs. Louis Gade hosted the Bridge club with honors awarded to Mrs. C. E. Stoffler and Miss Bernice Rutenbeck. The Walther League held a lawn party on the Trinity Lutheran church lawn. Miss Elizabeth Heiner hosted the Afternoon club with guest Miss Tillie Huscher of Pasadena and host sister Maida Heiner of Hammond assisting.
Earlville news notes Ruby Woeste elected vice president Ruth Klaus secretary and Maude Murley treasurer of the Woman s Foreign Missionary society at Woeste home Tuesday Mattie Murley led devotions and W S Millen spoke Co hosts were S A Matthews J H Reed and H J Loemker Cyrus Kenny hosted Monday afternoon club The Earlville Luther league and Manchester Luther league held a joint picnic at Silver Lake Delhi Sunday
Ossian Miss Evelyn Severson daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Severson of Stoughton Wisconsin and Torstein Kvamme son of the Rev Mr and Mrs K Kvamme of Ossian were married Thursday at Stoughton with Rev Mr Kvamme officiating. Attendants included Mar cia Severson Sigrid Kvamme Jean Hedmark Oberlin Neveson and Oliver Sand. The bride taught in Stoughton schools and the groom is supervisor of music at Stoughton.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Milligan and children from Hollywood visited Milligan relatives in La Porte City and Mount Auburn, joining parties at homes of Forrest Abbott and Will Driscoll. Geraldine Milligan entertained with readings at a Presbyterian picnic and several clubs met in town and rural homes.
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