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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1935
Page
5
A column recounts how Ella airs private family matters in public and embarrasses friends. The piece notes many wish she would keep quiet and contrasts this with readers asking Miss Manners for guidance on etiquette and relationships.
Wapello and surrounding area residents attended a social gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Eversmeyer with the Louisa county rural letter carriers. The program featured presentations by several local figures. Nearby, the Rebekah lodge Past Noble Grand circle held a picnic at Mrs. J. M. Guthrie’s home with special guests Mrs. Edith Taylor and Mrs. Burch.
Catherine King hosted a dinner at Hotel Thede for her grandchildren Harry King of Chicago and guests. Wilkersons held a Sunday reunion at R. D. Wilkerson’s home. Methodist Ladies Aid officers elected include Miss Lela Badger and several officers. W R C, RN A Lodge met, Lions Club picnic planned, and church picnic at Weed Park Muscatine reported.
Miss Helen Janette Talbott daughter of Dr and Mrs E F Talbott Grinnell and Robert Dalton Blasier son of Mr and Mrs W W Blasier Jesup were married at Herrick chapel Grinnell at 4 pm Tuesday Rev Rowe officiated Maid of honor Rosemary McHugh West Orange N J Bridesmaid Barbara Bates Grinnell Best man George Nickelson Manistique Mich Flower girls Joan Olds Rosemary Talbott Guests included W W Blasier Addie M Dalton Lola Merrick Harriett Howey Arnold Grinnell Gran nis and others A reception followed at the Talbott home The couple plan a motor trip to Chicago and a boat trip to Mackinac Island They will reside in New York City where Blasier joins Cravath DeGersdorff Swain and Wood He is a Jesup HS graduate Grinnell College and Harvard Law The bride a Grinnell graduate has worked in Boston for two years
Atalissa residents hosted a birthday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A C Aye on Wednesday for Grant Smith and Ronald Sterner, one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Sterner. Attending guests included families from Atalissa and nearby towns, plus a Chicago guest. The Cheerful Workers club met at the hall on Tuesday, and a farewell party was given at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Staley’s home for Dorothy Albro who is moving to Long Beach California.
Mrs. Perle Stevenson hosted a Wednesday party in Spencer Grove to celebrate her son Norman Stevenson turning ten years old.
Riverside saw the eighth Florang-Desing family reunion with nearly 130 attendees at the town park. Frank E. Florang of Ainsworth was elected president, and the next Riverside gathering is planned for the last Sunday in August 1936. A Norwalk-like list of local social events followed including a Methodist Ladies Aid division guest list and club gatherings.
Postville relatives and friends celebrated Arthur Behrens birthday on Tuesday with a large gathering including the Meier Zieman Thoma Palas Benjegerdes Staadt Hoth and Behrens families and others from Postville Luana Waukon and Frankville. Charles Huebner hosted relatives Tuesday for his birthday and again Wednesday for his second wedding anniversary. Auction Bridge club hosted by Mrs Ottilie Schmidt with high score by Mrs Jesse Sanders and Mrs Will Leui. Post Rebekah lodge to observe its founding anniversary Thursday at the I O O F hall.
News of the Aug. 7 marriage of Grace Hannum daughter of Mrs. John W. Hannum Tucson Ariz to Joseph C. Calhoun of Phoenix Ariz at Hedrick chapel First Methodist church. The R N A met in Woodmen hall Tuesday with refreshments by Mrs. Stella Moorehead and Naomi and Lilly Reece. Methodist Ladies Aid elected officers and Mae Keefover Eva Phillips entertained the Christian Ladies Aid at their country home Thursday.
Lowden High School faculty entertained new members Miss Marguerite Theobald Miss Ada Young and Miss Minnie Geffers plus Mrs L E Mangels at a steak fry in Scheeper’s grove. Mrs Fred Montz hosted the Afternoon club with guests Mrs E Hartling and Mrs Harold Toerber. Mrs E J Rutenbeck hosted her bridge club. Alma Caroline Hein engaged to Gerhard Kroemer in London with a church wedding planned for Sept 1 at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Maquoketa hosted Mrs A B Rathbun of Clinton second district director of Iowa Federated clubs to outline the district convention set for October 24 and 25. Local officers named include general chairman and chairmen for credentials hospitality music rooms ushers social transportation with several volunteers in key roles.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette pattern feature showcases an Anne Adams afternoon frock in sheer wool with multi colored dot embroidery. The design uses red taffeta lining, a pointed slenderizing skirt and gathered sleeves, offered in sizes 12 to 20 and 30 to 40. Send 15 cents today for pattern X2389 to Pattern Department, 243 West 17th Street, New York.
Florence L Polk daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Polk and Clifford M Matteson son of Mr and Mrs Mort Matteson were married Tuesday at the home of the bride’s sister Mrs William Williams Rev George Fowler officiated Bridegroom’s sister Miss Hazel Matteson and Archie Polk attended After graduation from Winthrop High in 1932 the bride attended State Teachers college Cedar Falls and taught in county rural schools in Winthrop NY where they will reside.
Center Junction Mrs Paul Smith and Mrs Henry Heeren hosted a children's party at the Smith home Monday for their six year old daughters Barbara Jean Smith and Barbara Jean Heeren. Lois Bullock supervised games. Guests included Phyllis and Patricia Koon Kathleen Paulsen Bonnie Apland Bonita Hinricksen Hansetta Hinricksen Betty Martin Ladine Wessels Ruth Ann Wilcox. Hostesses were assisted by Mrs George McDonald Mrs Edwin Wilcox and Miss Ellen McDonald.
Miss Darleen Kurtz entertained Friday with complimentary events in Tama for the upcoming marriage of Miss Edith Bohacek to Miles Morgan of Toledo next Wednesday. Guests from Tama and Detroit included Miss Lola Jensen and numerous local ladies and friends.
Decorah announces hostess committee for captains' match dinner at Oneota Golf and Country Club Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Lee observe their forty seventh wedding anniversary August 18 at their home. Reunion at Siewers spring includes Melvin and George Johnson Oscar and Alden Bauder and H. C. Hierlied. Mrs. Ella Marlow Hicks hosts Past Noble Grand club Tuesday. Hotel Winneshirk hosts lunch and bridge with Mrs. Ben Bear. Thurston Krome hosts dinner and cards Thursday.
South Bethel and Rochester Community clubs met Tuesday with the Loyalty class led by Mr and Mrs George Townsend. Prize winners included Mrs Maynard Martin and George Townsend. Bond family picnic at Weed park Muscatine elected Grant Bond president. Bever park Cedar Rapids hosted Van Note and Stinson reunion with 100 attendees. Cedar River picnic honored Gilbert Johnston descendants. officers elected Gladys McCroskey president Vesta Marolf vice president Agnes Townsend secretary.
Traer Miss Arvella Thede and Lloyd Hauschildt of Gladbrook were married at Tranquillity church parsonage with Rev. Dirks officiating. Elsie Hagge of Traer became the bride of Raymond Nessler in Cedar Rapids with Rev. Montgormery presiding. Attendants included Marlys Staker of Gladbrook and Elmer Paustian of Traer. A Cedar Rapids wedding supper followed with two charivari parties.
Ossian Iowa hosts Victoria and Irene Meyer as hostesses for a bridge gathering on Thursday. Edith De Con wins high score and traveling prize while guests include Mrs J G Goggin Mrs George Lansing and several Meyers and Chicago visitors. Local Legion auxiliary members join a regional war veterans party at the state hospital in Independence with groups from Calmar SpIl lville and Decorah.
Oxford residents and relatives joined Mrs. Harry James and Miss Ida Karsten of San Jose on a recent Williamsburg visit. Attendees from Oxford included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Klenk and daughter Esther, Mr. and Mrs. James Flocechinger and son Jack, and Mr. and Mrs. Chance Karsten.
Relatives and friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Dellamuth at their Marengo home for a birthday anniversary. Gretchen and Mrs. Ruth Stoner are noted among attendees while Mr. and Mrs. John Ward hosted a picnic dinner honoring Dan Cotler and his Avon Illinois family visiting relatives in Iowa.
A Calmar family reunion was held at the Grundels Sunday. Firemen and families enjoyed an Elmwood park picnic near Fort Atkinson Sunday. Legion auxiliary members attended an Independence veterans party Wednesday sponsored by Winneshick units. Lutheran Ladies Aid held its Decorah city park picnic Wednesday. Frank Pletka and family celebrated their forty seventh wedding anniversary with three children and spouses. Royal Neighbors and families shared a Buck lawn picnic Thursday.
In Redwood City California William Tostman known as Coal Oil Billy died at 79 leaving little notice. A New York importer Edward Tostman claimed a buried 6000 in Billy's Burlingame lot. Searchers unearthed 1500 coal oil cans but not the money.
A historical note details a southern Siberian mayoral race where an illiterate candidate faced two annulments. After learning to read and write, the candidate was finally allowed to take office on a third election bid.
Taos New Mexico hosts a highway convention on August 26 with delegates from North Carolina and western states. Jack DeLysle predicts a large gathering of highway enthusiasts as governors and state officials attend. Major Gordon W. Lillie Pawnee Bill to speak amid reenactments and historical pageantry celebrating Taos heritage.
Grasse France factories report 1934 data showing over 10 billion jasmine blooms and tens of millions of pounds of roses and orange blossoms used to produce perfume. Flowers from Grasse travel by special trains to European factories as tourists tour the production process.
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