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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1940
Page
13
Mary Manners counsels that the D's stay home too often yet warns against total unsociability. A hopeful reader asks about a reforming boyfriend with past drinking issues. Manners praises the couple and urges parental support while emphasizing communication and prudent future plans.
A brief note observes that reformation in youth is not permanent. It warns that boys and girls who seem rehabilitated can revert to former behaviors over time, highlighting the ongoing effort required to sustain positive change.
Dear Miss Manners column notes a teen romance query and advises growing up to learn discrimination among many friendships. Social notices include a miscellaneous bridal shower in Green and White, guests Fern Calvin and Betty Assmus, and a Cedar Rapids bride-to-be Ruth Dose.
Miss Kathryn Knapp daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Knapp of Alburnett wed Frederick Peter son of Mr and Mrs Henry Peter at First Presbyterian Church Marion The Rev Frank Andrews of Vinton officiated Attendants included Miss Dorothy Knapp and Elza Kirk The bridal party wore dotted Swiss and organdie gowns with pink and yellow accents The ring bearers were Billy Hol singer and Barbara Boddicker The ceremony featured pink white roses and asters in the decorations
Des Moines couple Jane Anderson and Ray A. Scott announce their engagement and upcoming wedding for September 14 in Cedar Rapids. Miss Anderson, a Washington high school graduate, Cedar Rapids Business College alumna, and University of Iowa graduate, works for Linn county welfare. Mr Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs H Thompson of Clarion, graduated from the University of Iowa in 1937 and is employed by Allen and Company accounting in Des Moines.
The bride wore a black and white chiffon gown with a black hat while the groom’s mother wore a green silk dress and wine felt hat. Palms and gladiola baskets shaded the altar with seven candles at each side. Ushers Clifford Kirk of Alburnett and B Reinhamer of Manion stood ready as Ruth Engstrom of Manon played the pipe organ. Before the ceremony Evelyn Price sang Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life and At Dawn.
Eighty guests witnessed the ceremony and sixty five attended a reception at the bride’s parents’ home. The bride, a 1939 Alburnett high school graduate, has worked in Cedar Rapids, while the groom attended Alburnett high school and worked on his father’s farm south of Alburnett. After a wedding trip, the couple will reside on a farm near Alburnett. Alan Bickel Hosts Twelfth Birthday Theater Party
The January 1933 Grant High School class will hold its eighth annual reunion at the large pavilion in Ellis Park on Friday with a picnic supper at 6 p.m. Attendees should bring a covered dish and sandwiches. Table service provided. For information call Hugh Reinier at 8948 or Alice Brainerd at 3-1362.
Miss Genevieve Oakley daughter of Mr and Mrs George Oakley of Marion wed Robert Gillam son of Mr and Mrs Robert E Gillam on August 17 in Lancaster Missouri. The bride a Marion high school graduate worked at the Casa Blanca cafe. the groom a Franklin high school graduate is employed by Cedar Rapids Heating company.
The Social Fifty will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday for a luncheon with Mrs. F. W. Kopp. The sixth annual reunion of all former pupils, teachers and residents in the Cedar Ridge school district will be held Sunday, Sept. 1, in Cedar Rapids.
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