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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1941
Page
24
A fashion piece warns veils on hats can ruin a flattering look. It notes long or intricately draped veils tangle with clothing, risk unattractive images, and urges readers to mirror-check full outfits. Frances Neal is cited demonstrating how veils, pins, and decorations can clash.
A gardening note discusses Oriental poppies growth and drainage needs, root depth, and soil preparation. It covers terrace planting on level ground, risks from waterlogged soil, and long term root spread, plus tips on cutting, handling, and several color varieties including Olympia and Snowflame.
A social gathering of Presbyterian church women was held with Ada Feading circle meeting hostess Mrs Flora Seely presiding. Attendees included Maynard Fingers Free ven Leroy Henninges Harold Clendenen Nick Samuelson and Herbert Malven.
The seventh annual Jacob Keller clan reunion will be held today at Bever Park in Cedar Rapids with about 150 expected. Lowell Davis and Mally Melroy of Cedar Rapids head committees and guests from many states join a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Alicia Baty in Troy Mills honoring Miss Nellie D. Fisher of Akron.
Newhall Mr. and Mrs. William Wheeler hosted a dinner Tuesday for Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Boddicker of Pulaski Virginia. Mrs. Logan Thompson formerly Elsie Dvorak of Cedar Rapids was honored at a Wednesday shower. Mrs. Arnold Ge and Mrs. Fred Maeder won at cards with Mrs. T. E. Seilhamer and Mrs. John Rosburg. Door prize was won by Mrs. Merle Olson. Mrs. Lewis Hoepfner and Hazel hosted a Thursday shower for Pauline Hoepfner of Iowa City.
A Monday evening gathering on the school grounds honored Mr. and Mrs. Lester Brown for their move to Dysart. Attendees included Mrs. Iva Koehne Harvey Woeste G Laxson Florence Young Mabel Matthews Emma and Sadie Bell and Miss Sadie Bell of Red Oak.
Calamus Reefer of Eldridge and other local residents appear in social items about picnics at Alexa Sperae Sa and Alex park, Farm Wives Circle gatherings, Silver Chain luncheon, and a double wedding announcement for Lorraine Reisner and Arnold Kleppe. Community groups host dinners, bridge, and showers at local homes and clubs.
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