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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1933

Page

3

Ladies Aid of Central Park Presents Two One Act Plays

The Ladies Aid of Central Park church presents two one act plays on Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Wienies for Wednesday features a club member hosting a famous concert soloist to save the hotel bill. Sewing for the Heathen satirizes the Ladies Aid with a cast of named members and a coach.

Ladies Aid of Central Park Church Wienies Edna Higgins Stratton Minerva Club C. E. Roberts A. E. Tappen John Robinson Nell Israel Thomas Hayden Ladies Aid Hubert Paxton Harold Lutes Frank Williams John Burge Allen Stamy Richard Lord Roy Austin Co. E. Porter Glen Rodgers Walter Lippman

La Porte City Social Roundup Hints at Local Gatherings

La Porte City reports a luncheon and bridge at Mrs. M L Terry's and a Dec 12 hostess event. The Ladies Literary Circle met with topics from Mrs. R E Ashley and a Christmas program is set for Dec 15 at Mrs W G Ballheim.

M. L. Terry King's Cafe Bridge Club J. N. Wilson Arthur la Grange Marcella Muhl Vinton M. Bordewick Traer Herbert Johannsen R. B. Fields R. E. Ashley E. E. Triem G. OC. Nies W. G. Ballheim la Porte City Elmer Grieder Dubuque M. H. Taylor Montezuma Dorothy Crackley Webster City Mary Diers Fairfield Gladys Lande Lake Mills Edna Taylor Cedar Rapids Helen Johnson Thompson Ruth’ Pratt Carlisle Thelma Grover Rowley Florence Martin Monroe Pearl Ehlers Andrew Lucille Lee Cashton Wis Maurine Ross Dysart Estelle McDowell Hudson James Wavely Terry M. M. Terry Cora Bowman Alice Jervis Big Creek Black Hawk County Farm Bureau C. A. Hayziett Mae Anderson W. D. Lyle Grace Lyle West Union Alice Lyle Maynard Marjorie Coe College Ruth Noble Grand Circle Elmer Riggle

Williamsburg Ladies Gather for School Board Event

Mrs FE McGrew hosted last week as women teachers wives and friends gathered at the school and board meeting. Miss Jean McGrew a Iowa State Teachers College student and Miss Orene Madson Stanhope a student at the American Conservatory of Music Chicago attended. Madson performed violin numbers with Dorcas Manor at the piano while Mrs James B Hodgson and Mrs G E Meyer assisted the hostess.

Mo. McGrew Jean McGrew Iowa State Teachers College Orene Madson Stanhope American Conservatory of Music Chicago Madson Dorcas Manor James B. Hodgson G.E. Meyer

French Bouquet Quilt Block No 8 Directions

Nancy Page explains color selection and technique for the French Bouquet Quilt Block No 8. She emphasizes harmony, varied prints with plain colors, avoiding overpowering hues, small henna accents, and careful handwork in cutting and assembling petals leaves and bowknot.

Nancy Page William Nancy Httle

Local Weddings and Club News From Washington Area

Washington area couples wed in church and at home with officiants Rev. Foster Rev. Witzigman and Rev. Van Wauss. Howard Benn Jr and Helen Caldwell wed at the Christian church parsonage and will live near Washington and later on a farm southeast of town. Alice Peterson and A E Palmer also married last week at the bride’s home. Pansy Hill club elects Mrs John Wagner president with officers including Mrs J T Wenger and Mrs John Caldwell. Mr and Mrs J E Long celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary with friends in Crawfordsville. Grace Escher Kalona and Anthony Redeker Washington married at Holy Trinity church Richmond with attendants Helen Henberger and Frank Redeker.

Helen Caldwell Myr Silas Caldwell Washington Howard Benn, Jr Howard Benn Christian Church Foster Ed Chalupa Benn Chalupa Sigourney Alice Peterson A. E Palmer F. C. ‘Witzigman Glenn Watson John Wagner Pansy Hill Club J. T. Wenger John Caldwell BE. L. Rouse J. E. Long Crawfordsville Oral Long Jean Will Lemon Marion Huston Helen Willam Henss Frank Gault C. H. Long Leona Neva Grace Escher Kalona Anthony Redeker Holy Trinity Church Richmond C. A. B. van Wauss Helen Henberger Frank Redeker Oipe Kan Bowman Pfeiffer Bowman Hall James E. Harlan H. J. Burgstahler Faith Burgstahler Frank Cole W. 8. Ebersole Dean T. R. McConnell Josephine William and Bobbie McConnell Albion R. King James King Alice Betts Mae Fairbanks H. A. Miller E. R. Ristine Pfeiffer Hall Nicholas Knight Harry Kelly F. M. McGaw Leila Huebsch Mayne van Etten Miller House Erroll Miller Fred Bauman Walter Gray Harry Huderson Burton O'Connor Lewis Chapman Sue Leib Watson Kepler Sue Kepler H. A. Bassett Edna and Mary Kepler Joseph Bennett Robert and Howard Effie Keedick Len Keedick Charles R. Keyes Martha Keyes Florence Keyes A. J E. C. Bergmann Cedar Rapids M. B. Waln J. B. Robinson Maud Ginger Laura Spaves Cornellians Mark Hutchinson Donald Gould Albert Franklin Johnston Francis German Glenn Low Cornell Ora W. Laurence Bradford McGaw H. C. Dilley D. A. VanMetre Barket Fred Travis C.F. Littell R. W. Barker

Marriage Report From Kalona to Grinnell and Back

The wedding dinner was held at the bride’s parents home. The couple plans a Kansas visit before returning. The bride Lauretta Mehaffey of Grinnell wed Floyd Clark of Grinnell on Sept. 2. she is granddaughter of Mrs. Mary B. Lovelett of this city. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Redeker of Olpe Kansas.

Kansas Albert Escher Kalona Hubert Redeker Olpe Kan Lauretta Mehaffey Grinnell Floyd Clark Mary B. Lovelett

Thanksgiving Gatherings Highlight Local Homes

Rowley Mr and Mrs Albert Cox hosted a Thanksgiving dinner with A C Van Ree and family plus several Cox relatives. Elizabeth Rehberg and family, plus Janesville guests, filled another gathering. Dingsley home welcomed Harley and Delburt Dingsley and kin. Parkhurst hosted Kemp Beachler Haines and Rosencrans families on multiple occasions. Minor club meetings followed including Sahara club and W C C Bridge club. The D R B club enjoyed a holiday dinner at the Howard Angelow home with families.

Albert Cox A. C. van Ree Caroline Cox Nan Barclay Independence Judson Wheeler Ida Cox Elizabeth Rehberg Waldo Finch Janesville Clarence Rehberg Dorothy Mary Wayne Rehberg William Rehberg Arch Kemp Frank Jayne Max Beachler Wilma Dorothy Haines Roy Rosencrans Emma. Rosencrans James Peck Ethel Mae Rosencrans Addie Parkhurst Fred Davis Walker Walter Norton Lucille Maxine Norton Elmer Norton Richard Cedar Rapids John Orr Sahara Club Leon Wallace D. R. B. Club Howard Angelow

Thanksgiving gatherings and church supper plans noted

Calmar Group I of the Girl Scouts led by Jean Conover enjoyed a Thanksgiving supper at Frana hall. Lutheran Ladies plan their annual chicken supper Friday at the church. The Study club met with Mrs. Clara Becker and papers were read by Mrs. Becker and Miss Mary Lundgren. Arnold and Raymond Numedahl will entertain the Luther Guild this evening at the church.

Girl Scouts Jean Conover Frana Hall Clara Becker Becker Mary Lundgren Arnold Raymond Numedahl Luther Guild

Back Blocks Supplied In The French Quilt Series

Request for ten cents per missing block of the French Quilt set. Send stamps and a SASE to Nancy Page care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Copyright 1933.

Nancy Page Cedar Rapids The

Social Club Winners And Hostess Notes

Calamus social rounds report five hundred games at 500 Wednes day hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Henning with winners Bernice Thompson Mrs. George Greible Lowell Petersen and Albert Blake. The Afternoon Five Hundred club met at Mrs. L. Gage with prizes to Mrs. Amos Blake and Mrs. Harry Kenyon. Embroidery club hosted by Mrs. Austin Briggs yielded prizes to Mrs. Blaine St. John and Mrs. Arnold Lohann. Will Holstine named next hostess. Lutheran Ladies Aid gathered with Mr. Harley Shelton and Mrs. Rasmussen hosting a movie night.

Lloyd Henning Bernice Thompson George Greible Lowell Petersen Albert Blake L. Gage Amos Blake Harry Kenyon Austin Briggs Blaine St. John Arnold Lohann Will Holstine Harley Shelton Mrs. Rasmussen Her Red Lutheran Ladies Aid

Arlington Hosts Bridge Club Members in Quiet Socials

Arlington residents including Mrs. Charles De Bow and Miss Carrie Doane hosted and attended multiple card gatherings. Families such as the Bates, Gleim, Opperman, and Eckheart clans joined Thanksgiving and Thursday dinners across Arlington and nearby towns in informal society events.

Charles de Bow Just For Fun Club Z. Wellman G. ©. Bates Frances Bates Margaret Madeen C. J. Meyers Carrie Doane Guy Walrath Arlington Lorna Charles Eckheart Gertrude Eckheart

Swiss Chalet on Killian’s offers imported Swiss woodcarvings

A shopper praises the Swiss Chalet display on Killian’s second floor featuring small carved wooden figures and pottery. Prices shown include a vase at 90 cents, an oak leaf card tray at 1.74, and carved figures at 2.25 each. The writer encourages a visit for Christmas gifts.

Killian’s Killian

Christmas gift ideas from local shops and services

Holiday shopping tips spotlight fur cleaning by Kitterman and gift suggestions from Sanford's Book Department, Iowa Electric, New Process, Boyson Jewelry, Bailey Boot Shop, Armstron gs lingerie, and I Miller slippers. Features include reading lists, clocks, small appliances, dresser sets, watches, footwear, and partywear with highlighted prices and promotions.

Christmas gifts and shopping tips from local shops

A Christmas gift guide from Montieur Studio offers portraits in new folders for distant mothers. Cedar Rapids Gas Co promotes Magic Chef and Roper gas ranges with $1 down and no payments until January. Harmony Cafeteria touts restful ambiance and convenient locker services for shoppers. Moe Blouses display hats and fashionable quill feathers with bright color contrasts.

Montieur Roper Cedar Rapids Gas CO the Gas Co

Bishop Cafeteria Promotes Family Bishop Day meals

The ad advocates Bishop Cafeteria as a quick cure for tired cooks with weekly Bishop Day family meals. It promises affordable variety, good service, and convenient evenings including bridge club outings. Also notes scroll patterns on silk and jeweled diadems with iridescent bracelets for formal wear.

Bishop Bishop’s

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