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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1935
Page
10
A column discusses aging with dignity and avoiding youth fashion. It contrasts natural aging with resisting it and notes the value of contentment. A reader asks about marriage money worries, and advice urges patience, hard work, and gratitude for steady income.
A speaker cautions about pursuing a second girl while already close to another. The warning notes that chasing the new interest could alienate the existing friend and risk the outcome if the first girl is not receptive.
A parent urges granting a growing son space to choose his path. The message emphasizes love and trust, acknowledging he is mature enough to make his own decisions and that holding him back may push him away.
A reflective note urges perseverance and reward as happiness arrives after long fidelity to a cherished ideal, encouraging acceptance of newfound joy.
Miss Glendola Cheney daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Cheney will marry Mere E Wilson son of A H Wilson of Ottumwa on July 27 in the William Penn college chapel at OsKaloosa. The Friends church pastor officiates and attendants are Miss Dorothy Wilson and Harold Wilson. Willie Wilson will teach in Janesville schools after graduation from Ottumwa and Penn college. The couple plans a Minnesota Wisconsin wedding trip.
The eighth annual Rohrig reunion at Frank Jedlicka’s home in Solon elected Dr Ida Rohrig of Cedar Rapids as president Lena Rohrig of Iowa City as vice president and Mrs G F Ramsey of Iowa City as secretary treasurer A second item notes Olga Uleh’s marriage to Fred Zimmerman August 8 in Solon with Rev J E Michalek presiding at St Marys Catholic Church A Adams family reunion for descendants of Emery Adams of Maine was held Saturday
Mechanicsville notes show the Emanon bridge club enjoyed Monday with Mrs. Lowell Dauber hosting high score by Mrs. Purl Pearson and Grace Moir winning consolation. Garden and church groups met including Garden club hostesses and Presbyterians Ways and Means society. Gracia guild bid farewell to Mrs. C W Sears moving to Youngstown Ohio, with a large attendance at Mrs G A Woods home. A Cora Nest birthday surprise and Royal Neighbor lodge later in the week also noted with family and neighbors present.
LaPorte City hosted a series of social events with guests from Harrisburg Chicago and Elgin. A 72nd birthday for Mr Lange was celebrated at home while Legion auxiliary and Highland club activities were noted. A play by Evangelical members and a Lehman family reunion in Elgin were also reported along with a golf club benefit dinner and a Methodist Aid supper in a church.
Nancy Page guides a room makeover around plum, delphinium blue and ivory. She outlines dressing table construction with curved legs a canton flannel top crinoline interlining and an appliqued ivory key motif. Patterns and instructions include cutting patterns miter tips and alternate color schemes.
Belle Plaine residents enjoyed a string of social events including a handkerchief shower for Mrs H T Arp at Mrs J D Wilsons, Knights of Pythias reports, family picnics at Firemen's Park, and numerous club meetings. Attendees included Mrs Margaret Sellers, Miss Helen Lawrence from Chicago, and many Holst and Greider families, with anniversaries celebrated and a contract bridge winner revealed.
The Methodist Epworth Ladies Aid held a birthday dinner at Mrs. Hanna’s Dubuque home. St Pauls Mission sponsors a campus picnic for about a thousand attendees. The Irmscher auxiliary held its annual peak at Mrs. Bess Kennedy’s home. Mrs. Anna Keyes spoke at Epworth Garden Club meeting with Mrs. Lebec Sefzk.
The annual Methodist Ladies Aid meeting reelects Mrs. J H Chittum as president and lists officers including Mise Pearl Kremer and Mrs. Fred Mohlie. J A O club hosts with Mary Catherine Chittum assisting. Jamison family reunion planned for Locust Park Morning Sun Wednesday. W C T U closes year Aug 30 at Mrs C A Bedford home. ABC 4 H meets at Evelyn Deihl home with talks led by Miss Flossie Maddux and discussions by Phyllis Willson and Anna Grace Bruner.
North Liberty residents and neighbors gathered at the Frank Bowman home for a miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Mary Bowman daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Bowman who will wed Garry Garrison of Burlington. Hosts were Mrs Adam Langenberg Mrs Frank Bowman and Miss Doris Bowman with Jack Bowman and Marjorie Langenberg serving refreshments.
Lisbon hosts include Mrs. W H Hoblitzell and Mrs W H Montgomery at luncheon for Miss Mary Stubbs of Cedar Rapids. Rev George Stauffacher of Cedar Rapids attends Evangelical Missionary Society program. Marion hosts annual Methodist Sunday school picnic at Thomias park. Postmaster John McHugh and guest William Hohenschuk return from Colorado. Mrs Nellie Plattenberge and Roy plan extended Estes Park trip. Various society meetings and a kitchen shower honor Mrs Joe Jilavec. Bunco prizes go to Mrs Will Reimer and Mrs Don Maxson. attendees from Mechanicsville and Marion present.
Center Junction residents surprised Mrs. R. D. Sanford at her home Wednesday. Mrs. George Burch of Cedar Rapids hosted a linen shower for Wynona Kleineck of Manchester, a Center Junction High School graduate.
Names of Center Junction residents attend various events. Mrs. Himebaugh hosted Presbyterian Ladies' Working Band with Mrs. Peter Prahm in charge. Madison's Merry Maids 4-H met at Audra Serbousek's home. Mrs. M. J. McNeilly celebrated her 78th birthday with a surprise party organized by daughter-in-law Mrs. J. R. McNeilly and guests from Walker Onslow Center Junction and nearby.
The Wyoming high school class of 1909 held a reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Levien. Distant attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Herman Erickson of Chevy Chase, Maryland, and Miss Ruth Alden of Denver, Colorado.
Earlville The Standard Bearer notes a Methodist church picnic supper on Wednesday with annual reports by Grace Holscher Jean Merten and Leola Benda. An Immanuel Lutheran ice cream social is planned on the Bertha Nieman lawn Wednesday. Daisy Larson of Akron visits for vacation as local relatives host Ruth Gibbs for her second birthday.
Decorah hosts a family reunion for the Bakers with arrival of relatives from Baltimore and Jackson Heights. In Hamburg Germany on Aug 11 Prof Theodore Nickel director of Luther college Schola Cantor ium and Miss Irma von Hafen wed. they plan to sail to Montreal then to Decorah in September. Prof and Mrs Jeffrey A Peterson celebrate their tenth anniversary. Mrs O T Thompson marks her eightieth birthday with neighbors. Captain’s match dinner committee named at Oneota Golf Club Aug 21. Engagement announced Miss Norma Janet Gjevre to Joseph E Flaherty. wedding set for Sept 10 in Valley Junction Albuquerque New Mexico.
Brandon Mrs Harold Weart hosts O D D club families at a picnic on August 23. Sunshine club families to a lawn supper August 23 at F J Albert home with refreshments by Mrs N R Babcock and Mrs Henry Geiger. Harrison Busy Bluebirds 4 H meets with Mrs Doris Johnson. Arlene Birker leads. Benton county fair demonstration team Doris Johnson and Helen Vaupel conduct practice demonstration.
The South Bethel Ladies Aid met with Mrs Theodore M Smith on Thursday. Mrs Dick Laucamp led the business session. Sugar Creek Presbyterian plans its annual homecoming for today. Trinity Reformed Ladies Aid gathered at the church Wednesday with Ruth Jarr hosting. The Friendly Four held a moonlight party Tuesday at Whitmer bridge led by Rev Otis Moore.
Grand Mound Mrs. Will Ehlers formerly Amanda Langbehn wed July 4 was honored at a post nuptial party by the Legion auxiliary of which she has been treasurer for ten years. A mock wedding was staged by Cassie Laasch Bess Kelly Helen Kelly Rose Singelman Selma Barnes Alice Kelly and Faye Jensen. Prizes in contests were won by Luanne Cook and Rose Singelman.
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