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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1941
Page
25
Mr and Mrs Jerry Lesher of Marion announce the engagement of daughter Margaret to William Walker son of S N Walker The couple will marry in late August and will reside in Dubuque in the near future
Mme de Wardener, Paris fashion authority, cautions against chasing trends that clash with individual features. She urges choosing necklines, hems, colors, and silhouettes that flatter personal proportions, suggesting rounded collars, softer necklines, and color testing for skin tone. The piece also notes a local engagement notice for Viola Florence Haworth and Leo M White with brief bios of the couple.
Gazette Special Writer Alicia Hart advises June graduates seeking their first job to avoid coy baby talk or cutesy mannerisms. Present a clean, professional image, hair and hands well kept, and project a pleasant, confident personality to appeal to potential employers. Avoid dramatic effects and ensure you appear capable and approachable.
The young peoples class of the Methodist church held a surprise party on Thursday evening on the lawn at the William Heald home to honor their teacher Mrs. Paul Sheibler. A picnic supper was enjoyed by the 17 persons present.
Iowa Republican congressman John W. Gwynne told Congress that the one year limit on feeding excess wheat under a conference report thwarts farmers in the corn belt. He argued non cooperators could flood the market while conforming farmers carry the burden of a quota program intended to keep prices at parity.
Williamsburg reports a bridge party at Mrs P H Giblin’s home with guests Mrs Percy Johnston Akron Ohio Mrs J P Gaffney Marengo and Mrs Robert Parry Cedar Rapids. Leo C Stone honored at Meyer cafe dinner before bridge at Mrs Clarence Smith home. Mrs William Newcomb hosted a Wednesday afternoon event for Sherry’s fifth birthday and Daryl Jane’s birthday.
A Friday farewell on the L F Stone lawn honored Mr and Mrs M G Jamieson and Mr and Mrs Arthur Buntrock. The Jamiesons will move to Hampton where he joins the high school faculty and the Buntrocks move to Decorah where he works at a garage. Mrs E D Luzum hosted 16 women for a Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs Arthur Buntrock with prizes awarded to Mrs J C Iverson and Mrs William Eppens.
Garden club members and guests enjoyed a park picnic dinner. The Sunshine club met in the park on Wednesday afternoon. Ice cream and cake were served. Highland Goodwill society met Friday evening at the Gregersons home with refreshments. James Bruce Leete of Cedaralis turns four today at a family gathering at local Leete and Otterbeck homes.
A gathering of ten relatives and friends met Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maloy Zittergruen in Elkport for a birthday dinner honoring Mrs. Clem A. Moser of Garber, the mother of Mrs. Zittergruen.
Quasqueton relatives hosted a farewell gathering Tuesday evening at the W. W. Moore farm home for Mrs. P. V. Murray of San Francisco, daughter of Mr. Moore, who has been visiting in Quasqueton.
A brief note records that Alburnett was present and lunch was served by the hostess, reflecting a simple social or meeting scene.
Twelve members of the Study club gathered Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Leo Kelly. The parish of St. Phillip and James church will hold a lawn social on August 24.
Janet Jansen entertained 12 friends at Oxford Junction in a social gathering noted by local Steff News and Vernon Ens, who was made a new member during the event.
Senator Guy M. Gillette of Iowa calls on President Roosevelt to veto HR 5300, arguing the measure would let growers market excess wheat without penalties, undermine the wheat program, and unfairly favor non cooperators over cooperators. Iowa Representative foes Fred Gilchrist and John Gwynne tried to block the bill.
Fort Madison prison inmates keep and display a variety of pets including canaries, sparrows, robins, pigeons, crickets and a woodchuck. The warden has banned parrots while inmates say the canaries in the chicken coop row provide companionship and a brighter mood during evenings behind bars.
A fragmented recipe note describes melting a No 2 can core and seasoning with salt and pepper. It suggests serving on bread toast or crackers.
The piece promotes sepia toned makeup for a tender face, with soft rouge and light application. It urges restraint, suggesting delicate skin makeup complements pastel college styles and warns against heavy lip outlining to stay chic this autumn.
Mrs A J Lathmer and Mrs L Diehlman led the ladies golf event at the Oelwein Severn arena Mn and Mrs Falkenberg of the Oelwein Country Club also contributed. Fifty or sixty guests were seated for the stag dinner at the Oelwein Country Club on Wednesday evening.
Miss Corrine Edith Robinson of Davenport will wed today at St Pauls Lutheran in Davenport at 2 PM. Best man is George Allen, with about fifty guests to attend the reception at the Robert Fegen home. The couple plans a two week honeymoon and will reside in Davenport after September 15.
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