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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1936
Page
44
Mary Manners discusses a family dynamic where a mother and her children share casual friendship and mutual respect over strict parental roles. The piece highlights parental affection and the value of genuine respect.
Dear Miss Manners notes that gossiping busybodies seek to ruin wholesome fun. The answer agrees that while friendships are high minded, it is prudent to avoid activities that invite rumors and appearances of impropriety.
Social events honor local residents with birthdays and anniversaries. Herbert Cochran celebrates twenty fifth birthday at home. Mrs. Cora Young marks sixty first birthday with a party. Kiwanis and Methodist Ladies Aid host a chicken dinner for Iowa City members. Eight girls meet for breakfast at Clark's Spring. Miss Maxine Swords and Dwight E. Weaver announce July wedding and will reside in Peoria. Mrs. Lyda Brender hosts St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid in Iowa City.
Whittier Mrs. Eric Anderson entertained the Garden club Tuesday. Mrs. Ethel Clark entertained the N. C. club Wednesday. The East Linn club enjoyed a picnic Wednesday at the Anamosa state park. The Practical Farmers' club enjoyed a picnic Wednesday at the Anamosa state park. Ladies Aid met Thursday at the club room. Mrs. Edna Wild and Mrs. Arthur Pearson were hostesses.
Elwood residents hosted card games with five hundred at three tables. High scorers were Mrs Clifton Tubbs and Lawrence Hartvigsen, low went to Mr and Mrs Harlan Benton. A second group, led by Mrs Edward Schoenthaler, played bridge with Esther Peet and Mrs E E Andrews taking high scores. William Bodenhofer of Hackensack Minn visited the Peets with a dinner in his honor joined by several guests.
Center Point Mrs Pearl Thomas hosted American Legion auxiliary members at her home Tuesday. Mrs Cora Mahuran entertained the Mother In Law club Thursday with Mrs Emma Fleming as a guest. Marjorie McCann of Cedar Rapids assisted as hostess. Melina Smiley and Glenn Jr. visited from Long Prairie after two weeks with Dr and Mrs C E Liabo. Evangelical church convention attendees in Cedar Falls include Rev and Mrs Walker and family, Mrs A H Ring, Rita Marie Norbohm, Lora Rogers, Erma Elgin and Jean Street. Mr and Mrs H R Buchanan of Gordonsville Minnesota visited Mrs J F Wor mer. Winifred Wormer accompanied them home. Mr and Mrs L J Dennis and Mrs Anna Wormer vacationed in Alexander Minnesota. Birthdays for Mrs Glenn Tunks and Mrs M J Monahan were celebrated with a surprise party at the Tunks home.
Central City families including H R Sellers and son Gil bert plan a south and west tour with stops in Dallas. Mayor William Smola and family depart Monday for a ten day trip to northern states. Ed Wilkinson and relatives head to Carper Wyoming. Mrs Ella Moles and daughters Florence and Maude return from the east visiting Howard Moses in Kenmore New York and relatives in Pittsburgh. Lottie Norris hosts Federated church missionary society while Willing Workers entertain Good Will.
Center Junction residents hosted gatherings honoring birthdays and engagements with multiple families, A Presbyterian Ladies Missionary society reviewed Victories of Peace, a birthday gift to Mrs. John McNeilly, and several ladies hosted groups at homes. Additional teas included Mrs. Stanton's birthday celebration for daughter Sally and dinners for nieces and guests from nearby towns.
The Monticello Country club hosted the fifth afternoon bridge and domino session with Mrs. Albert Stuhler winning high bridge and Mrs. L J Swift taking domino prize. A tea hosted by Mrs Harriett Coughlan drew out of town guests from Northampton and New York City.
Miss Mae Thyer was honored at a pre nuptial shower as she prepares to marry Donald Woods of Volga City. Miss Lucille Farrell marked her fifteenth birthday with a treasure hunt hosted by friends. The Missionary society of the Methodist church met at Jess Sloan’s home and the Kirk’s Herald class offered a special program.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette article describes a red white and blue boat pattern for a quilt block named Gaff-tail Sloop. It explains embroidery details for masts sails and waves, placement measurements, and hints to trace and applique the design while noting a companion block Sliding Gunter and upcoming Catboat.
The women’s relief corps will hold its annual picnic on August 20 at noon in the Bever park large pavilion. Meat coffee and buns will be provided but members should bring a covered dish and the usual picnic items. All comrades are invited. A picnic lunch is planned for 12 30.
The Standard Life Association No 172 will meet Thursday evening in Moose hall. Following the business meeting pinochle and five hundred will be played.
Home Rebekah Lodge No 79 will hold a regular session Thursday at 8 p.m. in the I O O F hall. After the business meeting a social hour will follow for members and their friends.
The L A to B of R T will hold a regular meeting Wednesday at 2 PM in ICCF hall 838 First Ave E with an initiation service. It will also meet Tuesday at 2 30 PM at Hubbard Ice Co 406 Third Ave SE for a demonstration. reservations via 4617 or 9891.
Foresters of America Court Cedar No 3 will hold its next regular meeting Wednesday at 8 p m in 1 0 C F hall All Foresters are asked to be present.
The L A P M circle will meet Wednesday with Mrs C H Bachman at 1724 B Avenue Northeast.
The Woman’s Auxiliary to Typographical Union No. 192 will meet at 8 p.m. in the I O O F hall at 838 First Avenue East. Hostesses are Mrs. John Frasher and Mrs. Leo Gray.
Court No 29 of the Junior Maccabees holds a Thursday noon picnic at Riverside park. Members should bring a covered dish sandwiches and bathing suits as required.
East Side W C T U schedules a special meeting for Tuesday at the First Baptist Church. Officers will be elected and all members are urged to attend.
The United Commercial Travelers No. 161 women’s auxiliary No. 36 will meet Wednesday at 1 PM for a luncheon and bridge at Mrs. E. W. Wickham’s home 373 Twentieth Street SE. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. R. F. Carne Mrs. Charles Jesina and Miss Helen Fay Townsend.
Parlor City Camp 1799 Royal Neighbors of America will hold a picnic at Daniels Park Thursday night. Members are asked to bring the usual picnic requirements. Also a regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday August 27 at 7 30 p.m.
The Cedar auxiliary No. 193 N A L C will meet Monday August 24 at 7 30 p m at the showroom of Hubbard Ice Company 406 Third Avenue SE.
Royal Neighbors Valley camp No 2136 will hold a regular meeting in the Odd Fellows hall Friday at 8 p.m. Members are advised to attend and discuss upcoming events and local activities.
The Fidelity Booster club plans a Friday business session and a 4 demonstration at the Hubbard display room on Third avenue SE.
The Woman's Benefit Association No. 26 will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Moose Hall. At 8:30 p.m. after the meeting a card party featuring 500 and pinochle with prizes awarded.
Aldebaran court No. 12 of the Ben Hur Life association will hold a regu lar session on Thursday at 8:15 p.m. at 109% Second Avenue SE. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
Carrie Morcombe lodge No. 2 holds a regular meeting Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the Knights of Pythias hall.
Women of the Moose will meet Monday night for regular business. All members are asked to attend. Meeting dates have been changed.
Direction leaflet offers a Ships at Sea quilt pattern on request. Requesters enclose a stamped self addressed envelope and mail to Nancy Page care of The Gazette. Copyright 1936.
The article specifies meetings set from the second and fourth Mondays to the first and third Mondays of each month. It outlines a recurring pattern for attendance and planning with emphasis on fixed weekday blocks.
The Bluff View Society invites members and friends to a Wednesday picnic at Ellis Park Duck Pond at 1 p.m. Coffee will be furnished. Members are asked to bring gloves and a sharing spirit.
In Hopkinton a surprise twenty fifth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Glen Thompson drew about 150 friends and relatives. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Episcopal church hosted guests at the home of Mrs. W. H. McNeill with Mrs. N. A. Gearhart and Miss Elnora Griffith assisting. A party hosted by Miss Frances Laughlin featured several local and Harmony Minnesota guests. Former Hopkinton classmates gathered on Lenox campus and included notable names from Washington D. C. and Los Angeles. Guests also visited the H. M. Reeve and W. A. Edgar homes with Miss Dorothy Reeve and others from Darby and Morning Sun visiting.
Mr and Mrs Phil Trainor of Ryan mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Monday. Married Aug 17 1886 in Cascade they have resided in Delaware county since. Mrs Trainor is 78 and Mr Trainor 82. Eight children host a party at 7 pm at the Trainor home with about seventy five guests planned.
Multiple neighborhood groups host clubs, picnics, and teas this week. Guests include Dr Claire Hodge of Philadelphia and families from Newton Cedar Rapids Parkston Memphis Parkston S D Springville Palo Alto Calif. The Country club calendar lists Aug 15 to Sept 15 events with chairmen and committees.
Oxford Junction hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Louis Buresh at their home with the Buresh orchestra in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Petersen who will move to Mount Vernon. A Methodist church farewell honors Mrs. J. L. Petersen with prizes to Mrs. Fred Lasack Anabelle Zok and Mrs. George Shimerda and Delta Delt club event also recognizes Petersen with prizes to several members and a traveling prize to Miss Eleanor Mulvihill.
The Williamsburg Ladies aid of the Congregational church hosted a musical tea with a country themed program led by Gertrude Kasak and a Welsh tea table. The Harrington family from York township held its thirtieth reunion at Ellis Park Cedar Rapids with twenty five attending. A postnuptial shower for Mrs Carl Kuhnle was given by the Sunday school class at the Congregational church social rooms. St Marys parish planned an anniversary for Rev Thomas O Dowd with a silver jubilee mass led by Bishop Rohlmann. Community club scheduled Fun Days in Williamsburg August 28 and 29.
Anamosa Mrs. George Henningsen was guest of honor at a luncheon Tuesday hosted by Mrs. Wright Frazier and Mrs. Carl Smith at the Smith home before she leaves for Marshalltown. Glenn and Joan Dolan hosted a party for their cousin Dorothy Hunt of Ocean Springs Mississippi who is visiting. Mrs. Lloyd Robertson Mrs. Carl Decker and Mrs. Charles Brainard attended the American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Davenport last week.
Shellsburg Birthday club held a picnic dinner Tuesday at Mrs. Elmer Cue's home. Happy Twenty club enjoyed a picnic in Bever park, Cedar Rapids. Harmony class of the Presbyterian Sunday school and families had a basket supper in the park Thursday. Mrs. Russell Wolf and son of Cedar Rapids visit Mr. and Mrs. Homer Sheeley. Eastern Star lodge held a picnic supper in City park Friday.
Wyoming Mrs Paul Jones and Mrs Henry Wolf entertained the Community club at the former's home Wednesday. Those present included Mrs C L First, Mrs L Mallie coat, Mrs Bertha Levsen, Mrs Don Wherry, Mrs Cyril O'Hara, Mrs Henry Wolf, Mrs Clarence Houston, Mrs Fred Latore, Mrs Pete Sivers and Mrs Justus Bohnsen.
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