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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1935
Page
3
The tale shows Elsie’s manipulation of George and his growing withdrawal after constant public ridicule. A reader asks Miss Manners for dating guidance amid parental pressure, and the answer argues for choosing a partner who truly appeals and possibly pausing to let parents reconsider priorities.
The speaker urges careful thought about a marriage and possible divorce. It notes doubt about the other man’s courage to pursue divorce and remarriage if the listener were free, suggesting his interest may be due to accessibility.
A cautious note hints at possible but tentative interest in a correspondence. The writer advises subtle friendliness without overdoing it, suggesting restraint and patience in initiating contact while keeping a polite tone.
Atkins H. W. Albrecht marked 25 years at St. Stephan Lutheran School with a surprise gathering by the congregation and former pupils. Attendees traveled from Boone Minnesota Brandon Van Horne Newhall Garrison and nearby communities for the event and picnic at Newhall park.
Van Horne Thomas F Bevins Legion post met at Legion hall Thursday with E H Portzline and Oren Thompson presiding. Portzline elected Commander and William Schulze as Adjutant to attend the state convention in Waterloo in September. Legion auxiliary chose Mrs William Schulze and Miss Eva Lou McPike as delegates to the auxiliary state convention in Town City this week. Alternates are Mrs Ile Hoke and Mrs Adam Bortz. St Andrews Ladies Aid to meet at Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon with refreshments by Mrs Emma Kramer. Local Pythian Sisters to meet Wednesday at Mrs W C Hoover’s home.
Junior dancing party at the Country club honors a series with a committee led by A J Bennett and others. Independence day plans and Parker reunion details appear, with officers named. Community groups, church circles, and social events fill the week including weddings, anniversaries, and bridge day at the Country club.
West Branch residents hosted surprise parties for Mrs. R W Millen who moves to Gilman and for Mrs E L Fisher moving to Cedar Falls. The Home Social club hosted honors for both, while the high school glee clubs and orchestras performed. Receipts and birthday celebrations rounded out gatherings with Mrs Fawcett marking her 89th birthday in Cleveland and Chesterhill connections noted.
Edgewood groups held picnics at Burgin Story park and Bixby state park Saturday. The Civic department of the Edgewood Woman's club met with Mrs. Willard Farmer Thursday. Hostesses included Miss Margaret Kirk and Mrs. Leona Fraser. The Congregational Mission circle gathered at Joe Sharp’s home south of town Tuesday. The Contract Bridge club also met for a picnic, with the evening ending at Mrs. F H Hatch’s home.
Nancy Page presents a cocky crochet hat in string, with same color scheme used for matching red white and blue beach sandals. Instructions to follow at column end, plans for wool hats for autumn wear noted.
Instructions describe a three color knitted hat using white red and blue cords with a 120 stitch cast on and a 4 inch color pattern band. The pattern includes a forehead band, circular joining, tassels and a decorative cord, plus a note offering crocheted sandals instructions for five cents via Cedar Rapids Gazette.
The Rev Gaylord Couchman and Miss Esther Dunkerton wed in Des Moines with Dr Shisler officiating. A luncheon followed. the couple will reside in Grimes after a trip to New York and the Adirondacks. Numerous local groups hosted picnics, meetings, and reunions across Earlville and nearby towns with attendees listed, including families from Green Kan Independence Mason City and Des Moines.
Reunion of Henry Schilling descendants held at Weeds park in Muscatine with attendees from Springdale Clarence Iowa City Tipton and Muscatine areas. Participants include multiple Schilling families and spouses.
The Kum Joy Nus group held a picnic in Landes Park with Mrs Dewitt Sampson of Elmhurst as guest. County club members and families enjoyed a club picnic with a committee led by Gannon Reed McAllister and others. The Methodist WFM S hosted devotion led by Mae Drake and book review by E J Schmitz. Presbyterian Ladies Aid met on Thursday chaired by J E Talbott. Brooklyn Country Club women hosted peers from Tama Belle Plaine Grinnell and Montezuma for golf luncheon at Hotel Brooklyn then bridge in the afternoon.
Grand Mound residents celebrate Amanda Langbehn Ehlers nuptials with a Monday bridge shower where sisters and relatives host and prize winners include Mrs. M. T. Jensen Mrs. Will Ehlers Mrs. L. D. Rutenbeck and Mrs. F. C. Verbest. A post nuptial party honors Mrs. Will Ehlers with prizes awarded to Mrs. Otto Langbehn Mrs. Will Schunter and Gertrude Langbehn.
Garrison The Brethren aid met with Mrs. Henry Gray on Wednesday while the Aid society and Bethany circle of the Methodist church held a Tuesday evening meeting to plan Friday's watermelon day event.
Waukon and Decorah women golf teams met on the local grounds with Morse of Decorah winning low medal handicap at 44 and Schadel of Waukon low for Waukon at 45. Decorah and Waukon players also triumphed in putting and bridge contests. Social events include Maude Scharf visiting Ames and several local dinners and picnics. Mr. and Mrs. Everett E. Austin marked their 40th wedding anniversary, and Miss Vivian Rupp and Robert Englehardt announced a Fairville, Ta., wedding following their five year service at Decorah Bell Telephone.
The annual Bauistian reunion is today at Merrill Park Grinnell. A postnuptial shower is today in Newton for Mr and Mrs William Dost of Malcom. Meth odist Ladies Aid elected officers L F Whitehead president Vesta Scott vice president Wood Reams treasurer Will Swinda secretary. Serving committee L F Whitehead Tom Bowers Gordon Farley. Thimble society hosted by Mrs A L Falkinburg with Mrs Ida Schultz as guest. Betty Mae Walters celebrated at a birthday party hosted by Mrs Leonard Walters. Evelyn Dohrn and Emory Turpin plan July 1 marriage at Oskaloosa. Turpin will work in Indiana. Turpin and Mrs Turpin attend the Bluebird tea room in Grinnell.
Ruth Beecher daughter of W F Beecher and the Rev Alvin H Boettcher son of Adolph Boettcher were married Wednesday afternoon in the Beecher home at Traer by Rev W D Spiker. Attendants were Arthur Boettcher and Miss Mary Beecher. A wedding dinner followed. The couple will reside in Olds after Sept 1.
Wapello Thursday club members motored to Mrs. Ben Luken Bill near Mediapolis for a picnic. Philathea class held a social in the Methodist church home. Epworth Leaguers enjoyed a roller skating party. Delta Alphas picnic at Mrs. Mabel Lewis home. Billiard Kensington club and families picnic at Weed park Muscatine. Wapello high school class of 1931 held a reunion at Wild Carden. Mrs. Rhoda Hall hosted Jolly Workers with Mrs. Carrie Perkins as guest.
Miss Margie E. Henderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Henderson and Robert G Hatch son of Mr and Mrs L K Hatch both of Central City were married Thursday evening in the Congregational church. The Rev C F Stratton officiated before 100 guests. Reception followed with out of town relatives attending. After a Minnesota trip the couple will live in Central City where Hatch will join his father as mortician. Both graduates of Central City high school. Hatch studied at Ho henschuh Carpenter college of embalming in St Louis and attended Iowa universities.
Atalissa The Cheerful Workers club met at Woodman hall Tuesday with members Mrs. Chap man Dorothea Markham Lillian Schmidt Lill Butsler Mary Oepping Blanch Hines Velva Mc Cracken Bernice Fingle and visitors Miss Juanita Hines Gladys Chap man Raymond Oepping Shirley Schmidt Marjorie Oepping. The Missionary society of the Christian church met at Mrs Archie Staley's home with devotional by Mrs William Nachbour and led by Mrs Jess Van Horn. Guests included Mrs Van Horn Nachbour Ella Heston Martha De Vore August Hein Myrtal La Frentz Lillian Butsler Diana Welse Lillie Staley Bertha King Fern Staley. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at the church with Mrs Dora Watters Mrs W F Vanderlip Mrs George Worrall and Mrs James Essex in attendance.
Miss Alice Jean Bott and Glenn Stavenhagen wed on September 22, 1934 in Wayne Nebraska. The ceremony was announced at a Victor garden party hosted by Mrs G F Bott with Miss Helen Sherwood singing.
Hazel Moore married Rex C Dickey of Hedrick in Sigourney with Rev E E Schneider officiating. They will farm near Martinsburg from Oct 1. Wiseman and McNabb Pence families host today’s Lincoln Park reunions. Geneva Young and C R Wallace wed in Prairie City August 4. Vonda Jackson and Leo Hubbs wed August 4 in What Cheer parsonage. The Hubbs will reside in What Cheer.
Wilton Junction bridge club met at Alma Claussen home with Mrs Lillie Maurer and Mrs Elizabeth Schnack winning. Methodist Ladies Aid Society hosted by Lucile Davies Jessie Duffe Charlotte Grunder and Vivian Robertson. St Marys Rosary card party and Lang family reunion noted. Moscow homecoming at Marticke Park announced. Moscow Methodist Ladies Aid held all day meeting.
The marriage of Mrs. Mildred Weaver of Maynard to James Maser of Oelwein was announced after a Aug. 3 ceremony in Independence officiated by Rev. Floyd Weed. Attendants were Mrs. James Cook and Bernard Rogers of Oelwein. Local society activities and club visits followed with several names listed.
The Rev and Mrs B H Cheney announce the marriage of Theodore B Cheney and Miss Fanny Williams of Vallejo California on August 1 at the Navy hospital in Brooklyn New York with Chaplain Scott presiding. Attendants were Margaret Williams and A Brock. Mr Cheney serves on the hospital staff and will remain at the Brooklyn facility for two years. Mrs Cheney spent a month in gh Nation before the wedding.
A surprise farewell for Mr. and Mrs. John Graham who moved to Alburnett Tuesday was hosted Sunday night at the L. A. Keller home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Theda, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wininstorf and their son Joe. Bonnie Pickell of Denver, Cole, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellicott of Troy Mills for a month.
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