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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1934
Page
3
The 1900s aristocratic style returns this fall with 1934 simplicity. Rich silks, deep warm hues, and streamlined gowns mix old elegance with modern comfort. Velvet and satin daytime dresses feature fashionably long lines, with bold cuts for evening wear.
Clara Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Seymour Clark wed Francis Winans son of Mr and Mrs Joe Winans on August 4 at Sacred Heart church officiated by Rev Father A L Lorenz. Attendants were Miss Margaret Cairy and James Winans. Reception at the bride’s home and plan to live in Cascade where Winans works in CCC camp.
Irene Barta of Fairfax married Albert M Jayne of Lansing Michigan. The ceremony occurred before her July 22 wedding in Lansing. The couple plans to reside in Cedar Rapids after September 1.
Springville hostess Mrs. John Alexander led the Willing Worker society with Mrs. Ray Wiley as assistant. The group voted to serve dinner at the Harvest Home celebration. Out of town guests included Mrs. Cecil Wilson and Mrs. Burt Thompson of Anamosa. Fancy Work club hosts featured guests Miss Leta McShane, Miss Mabel McShane, Miss Hattie Wilson, Mrs. Rebecca Ellis, and Mia Elisabeth Dickinson.
The Christian Missionary Society convened Friday at Mrs. Willis Thomas home with Mary Smith leading and Ellen Mullen aiding devotion. The Dorcas Society plans a Tuesday gathering at Mrs. Ida Ferris home. Vivian Humphrey of Highland Park Mich and Walter R Webb of Port Hope Mich wed on July 26 and will reside in Port Hope. Mrs. Webb is the Harden daughter.
Miss Catherine Walsh daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Walsh of Riverside to Paul Knebel son of Mrs Flora Knebel Riverside with wedding set for Wednesday September 5 at 9 am at St Marys church Riverside Rev Msgr John Walsh of Ottumwa to officiate.
A Nicholson family reunion gathered in Columbus Chautauqua park with members from Columbus Junction Washington Ainsworth Conesville Muscatine and Burlington among attendees. The same day the Ladies Social circle hosted a picnic at the park and the Old Clifton community picnic was held there as well.
The Methodist women's missionary society will meet Wednesday afternoon at the city park pavilion and later that evening families will enjoy a basket supper. The Lone Tree Business Men's Association met at the park pavilion Tuesday with community members in attendance.
The United Brethren Missionary society held a Thursday picnic at Clark park in Toledo. Otterbein Guild members presented the play Which Way Shall I Take with participants listed as Mrs. George Whalin Mrs. H. L. M. Bruner Miss Bernice Woodrum Miss Betty Burton Mrs. E. A. Benson Mrs. W. S. Ebersole Mrs. W. L. Duncan Mrs. George Jackson Mrs. Co F Thomas Miss Genevieve Hall Ruth Claudine Cannon and Marjorie and Georgiana Amidon.
Urbana Dr and Mrs D A Moore and their children Charles and Claribel of Lander Wyoming spent six weeks with relatives here and departed with Edgar 8 Moore Jr who plans a Denver visit with sister Mrs Leo Hoon. John A Brody went to Moscow Idaho to visit his son Bertie and family. Mr and Mrs B Frank and sons Lee and Russell Brody left to spend the winter visiting relatives in Oregon and California.
Miss Elnora Bevins and Pete Belk wed Aug 5 in Moline. The bride, eldest child of Mr and Mrs James Bevins, lives south of Garrison. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Belk, resides near Keystone. They will live with the groom's parents.
Sigourney Miss Ida Berghaus of Plains and Collins Falkner of Had dam Kan wed at St Marys rectory with Fr J G Hauser officiating. Falkner joins Geodetic survey camp stationed here last week. Keokuk county rural teachers plan Aug 28 institute led by H S McVicker and instructor H C Moeller from Iowa State. Bethel church near Sigourney marks 90th anniversary with talks by Rev A H Hertzler and Rev F Kruse.
The Ladies auxiliary of the Friends church in West Branch plans an annual quilt display and antique show on Thursday. A home talent play is being organized by Mrs Birdie Moore and Mrs Grace McCaleb.
The joint recital by Postville and Clermont MacDowell clubs, taught by Mrs. G. E. Jorgenson, occurred in Clermont on Thursday. Juvenile prize winners included Margaret Crowe Paul Schutte Dorothy Schultz and others with Hall Roberts taking second. In the senior division Lavanda Carr won first and Verla Gunderson William Crowe and Loretta Belachner tied for second.
Delaware residents report a sixteenth birthday party for Willa Carlson hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. Carlson. In other social notes, the Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Oscar Swenson's home, and the Luther League gathered at Mrs. P. Mortenson's residence.
Keswick Mrs. Leo Strohman hosted St Marys circle at the Catholic church on Wednesday. Mrs. J R Dawson entertained Care-away club on Tuesday. Mrs. John Axmear and Miss Mildred Gribbin attended. Ruby Ferree won high score at bridge and Mildred Gribbin took second. The Catholic church plans its annual picnic next Wednesday.
Brandon Community club met Friday at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burkhart, three miles south of here. The group will gather September 1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dake. Farm circle meets Thursday with Mrs. Will Pauley, four miles east of here, in Harrison township. Farm Bureau members convened at the LaVerne Corbett home, four miles east of here.
A Newhall event at Mrs. E. Scilhammers was the social highlight of the week. Hostesses and guests included Mrs. Charles Lane Mrs. O. Kaeberie Mrs. A. B. Fuller and Mrs. C. av. Paulsen.
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