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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1932
Page
7
A concealed social column outlines a flirtatious woman who charms married or engaged men, leaves broken hearts, and may someday face her own heartbreak. It contrasts with Dear Miss Manners advice on a bashful suitor, urging patience and social practice to overcome shyness and improve relationships.
Mrs Emil Bordewick of Buhl Idaho visited and was complimented at a Tuesday luncheon. Six tables played contract bridge at the M P Kruse home. New officers were elected for the Rebekah and I O O F lodges. Culture Club members enjoyed a Christmas picnic with a story and grab bag.
Chapter FA of P. E. O. met with Mrs. Hazel Lammey on Tuesday. An educational fund program was led by Mrs. Alma Erb. American Legion Auxiliary members led a benefit card party Thursday night in Legion hall.Mt. Moriah chapter O. E. S. hosts a picnic supper Tuesday for members and families. Twenty three Ana mosa rotary club members traveled to Mt. Vernon on Tuesday. Max Wortman gave the principal talk. The Iowa Federated Woman's club held its Christmas party at Mrs. James McMurrin's home with readings by Gwendolyn McColm and Mrs. Dema Perkins. Guests included Mrs. Dema Perkins, Mrs. Ray Hutchinson, Mrs. Jim Stivers and Mrs. Ray Stivers. Mary Louise Gardner and Gwendolyn McColm assisted in serving. Mrs. Harry Witham assisted the hostess. The Congregational Missionary society met Friday with Mrs. A. G. Hejsman. Mrs. Richard Owen assisted. A quartet of D. M. Beggs, Vincent Owen, M. C. Crispin and Miss Florence Hale sang with Mrs. O. M. Miller at the piano. Mrs. Homer Hanna, Mrs. O. M. Miller and Mrs. Julius Westphal were on the program.
A birthday party for Charles Schulz at the L. R. Schulz home drew guests including John and Bauer couples, Erma Danshill, Lena Goodman, and many family friends. Other notes mention Maggie Pope caring for her burned granddaughter, Savannah Pope’s return from Valley Junction, and visits by Arden Kirkpatrick Leta Wilson. The Dorcas Society plans a December 15 gathering, and the Methodist Sunday school eyes a December 24 Christmas program. Miss Ethel Agnew visitors Keswick sister-in-law Leo Costello.
Maynard Mrs A L Evans hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid meeting on Wednesday with Mrs Hilary of Decorah as a guest. The Presbyterian Helping Hand group met with Mrs Tom Case and Mrs George Mears assisted. New members Mrs Charles Rath bun and Mrs Lester Foss joined. Hawarden guest Mrs Blanche Stans bury attended. American Legion auxiliary met with Mrs Clyde Nordyke as county chairman Will Kollman spoke. Albert Koehler hosted friends from Smithfield and Harlan townships, with Miss Geraldine Brainard speaking.
In the 1932 Cedar Rapids Gazette feature Nancy Page guides the Virgo block for the Old Almanac Quilt. Readers transfer Virgo design dates Aug 24 to Sept 23 onto fabric, choose soft yellow prints, and applique with invisible stitches. A free pattern leaflet offer is included.
Keota Chapter OM of P. E. O. observed its annual altruistic meeting with Mrs W C Richardson aiding orphan garments in Ottumwa. The next meeting is set for 7 45 Dec 20 at Mrs H K Stewarts home. Mrs George H Holmes hosted Culture club for a Christmas gathering with carols read tales and plans for Jan 2 hosted by Mrs J N Ramsey with program by Mrs F O Pershing. Mrs J L McJunkin celebrated an early birthday with friends. her husband and daughters helped with a party. Church Standard Bearers were hosted by Miss Charlotte Kirkpatrick with eighteen in attendance for devotions and a lesson by Mrs M E Hunt and Miss Marion Little.
Tipton Chapter DY PEO met Tuesday with Mrs Arthur Reeder and Mrs H N Poston led. Mrs Edwin Carlson hosted R E O club Wednesday. Mrs Paul Lambach won high at bridge. Jolly Bridgers visited them. Prizes went to Mrs May Agne and Charles Willey. Fortnightly Bridge club gathered Friday with Mr and Mrs H D Borts.
The M. B. Bridge club met with Mrs. W. H. De Wald and Miss Pauline Dresden led high scores. Legion Auxiliary card party planned for December 19. prizes won by Miss Alene Norris and Frank Woods. Evangeline chapter O E S held its Christmas family party with gifts for children. Lucile Sievers marked her fifth birthday with gifts from friends. Pollyanna class at the Methodist church and Priscilla class at the Presbyterian church hosted Christmas parties with hostesses listed.
The Oxford Parent-Teacher Association sponsors a school program directed by Miss Elizabeth Shanan on Tuesday afternoon featuring students Marjory Leeney Eileen Seimer Jeanette Zaherney Cletus Degood Betty Dahuke Jimmy Hoyt Shirley Somers Orlo Rourke John Goodrich Carl Paintin Bill Simpkins Richard Venter Richard Gray Lyle Paintin Beverly Worthman Arleta Ellison Mary Corrine Bireline Dick Daty Dorothy Zaherney. Superintendent Scott will speak and Mrs Elizabeth Daly will present a paper. Relatives honored Edwin Kahler on his twenty second birthday at his parents home.
Burns Dora Burns Carrie Donohue Alice Meade Anna Kelley initiated. Five hundred played at seven tables. High score went to Annis Dwyer. Meade received consolation. Ella Welsh Kathryn Brack banco prizes. Spratt Falls to host next party.
Twenty friends of Mrs. Myrtle Paul honored with lunch at Mrs. Sharpe's home. Speakers included Mrs. Col thurst, Mrs. Acheson, Mrs. McCreedy, Mrs. Clegg and Rev. Sharpe. Mrs. Paul to move near Aurora next year. Social club held Christmas party at Mrs. Arthaud's home with officers Ruth Norris and Elizabeth Gingery elected and committees named. Leona Buenneke and Mary OConner to manage Christmas baskets. Tuesday Bridge club, at Jessie Moore's, saw Edith Richards win high score.
Springville The Taxis Girls met at the Emmons home Tuesday for a lesson on India led by Margaret Port with attendees including Pearl Bobst Dorothy Brickley Jane Goldsberry Dorothy Clausen Winnifred Wiley Virginia Wiley Dorothy Van Sickle Evalyn Waln Maurine Christian Pauline Kyle Clara Emmons Emma Hoorneman and Margaret Emmons John Bowdish celebrated a Tuesday birthday with family and friends present Mrs Mary Taylor hosted the R N A meeting where officers were elected including Oracle Marie Reiger and chancellor Ines Stambaugh plus several other posts.
The Wilton Junction Woman's Club met with Mrs Joyce Swanson with 30 attendees. lesson study led by Mrs Maude Teasdale. participants included Elizabeth Schnack Caroline Maurer and Edith Nicolaus. Theresa Nicolaus led games. St Marys parish held a party and planned a Christmas event with winners named. W R C elected officers led by President Mary Schroeder with Laura Duncan Caroline Maurer and others filling roles. new officers include treasurer Hattie Harris chaplain Sadie McQuillen conductor Tracey Owens guard Mary Feltman delegate Burdette Lang alternate Nora Hucke.
Olin Mrs. Andrew Thompson hosted the German Lutheran Aid in church parlors on Tuesday. Mrs. Vera Ireland entertained United Brethren Aid at her home on Wednesday. Methodist Aid members met in church parlors on Wednesday with hostesses Mrs. Viola Mumby Mrs. Minnie Ralston Mrs. Mired Connley and Mrs. Alice Port. Mrs. Minnie Richardson and Mrs. Eugene Hart attended as guests. The RosRosis club Christmas meeting took place at Mrs. Clayton Dripps home with Mrs. Delphi Swartzell assisting. Elna Rohwedder has been reappointed instructor of the Twelfth district of the Eastern Star.
Atkins Mrs. Charles Freeman hosted the Atkins Card club with high scores by Mrs. H. Alden and Mrs. A. F. Rinderknecht. Mrs. John Williams hosted the American Legion auxiliary at her mother Mrs. Laute Wasser's home. Will Voehl celebrated a sixty second birthday with a small gathering. Mrs. Aine Simmer marked her seventy fifth birthday with a Friday event.
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