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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1933
Page
2
A dated note laments a couple in reduced circumstances for shunning friends and fun. It urges rekindling social ties, inviting youth to form new clubs, and advises not to blame a neglectful partner, while promoting spontaneity and makeovers in social life.
Local society notes detail bridge parties hosted by Mrs WE Challis and Mrs Runkle with prizes awarded to several guests including Mrs C R Yocum Mrs J W McAleer and Mrs E P Bigger Out of town attendees include Mrs Minnie Sturges Cedar Rapids and Mrs H F Bierkamp Durant Other gatherings feature senior high school class members and WoCoT U Christmas event plus Ladies Aid church activities and meal gatherings with multiple hostesses named
Minaved aC rfoma paces .f the hone of Meda Pe Tuesday. A CUnher wa ort ee Te Mises Harel and Leia Gia sang two number M Bot Po. Mer with Miss Fut. Betot or Wang sang Miss Emma Boa told aA story Miss Opel Wen. oo 4 oeedirg and Mr Po Hneee made remarks Miss Qoat Woes Mated the saxophone.
Mrs Kelless and Mrs Lot organized at Fon likely club meeting with Mrs Arnold Downing as hostess. The American Legion auxiliary met Thursday with invitees including Mrs Brower and Mrs Haver. News lists numerous attendees and social details, mentioning Rev HS D Greer and other locals, concluding with a speaker at year end gathering.
Fragmented and unclear report covers a December birth, a meeting of the Women’s Home Missionary Society with speakers including Miss Mery Scholl and Miss Audrey Jones, a Masomic hat event, and a bridge score led by Mrs. Free R Bethe. Mentions Miss Jenes Persocs and Miss J J Hughes, with S.7 score details.
Miss Gertrude Nelson served as guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower at the DeFoe home on Wednesday night. Brice was played at three tables. A Christmas party and family gatherings involved multiple Nelson relatives from Wilton Junction, Durant, Tipton, and Vinton. The Presbyterian Sunday School held its December meeting with a Christmas party on Thursday. Mrs L W Inman hosted with Mire Gordon Bix assisting, and officer elections for the coming year named Hoi Nett president, Bess Porrose vice president, Olive Bull secretary, Mabel Sheeley treasurer, with Ruth Hagen and Everett Elson hosting January events.
The Center Junction group held multiple neighborhood events at homes including Mrs Peter Prahm, Mrs Lucey Dodge, and Mrs Harley Bulgren. Members celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, and a store party with Mrs William Jackson noting a four year milestone.
The fragment lists numerous surnames and first names suggesting a large family gathering or notices of individuals. Names include Mr and Mrs, multiple couples, and references to a Wednesday dinner and dining party. The text mixes a variety of personal names with street or place cues, pointing to a social/kinship record rather than a clear incident.
South Bethel reports the Philothean Sunday school electing Forrest Hipple as president, Mrs Lloyd Nethergall as vice president, George Drager as secretary, and Mrs Lance Smith as treasurer. A birthday party for David McCroskey and multiple social visits are noted alongside plans for Ladies Aid and church events with the Nebergalls and Moore families.
Public notice in The Cedar Rapids Gazette offers two cent relief per missing block from the French Bouquet Quilt bleezs. Readers are instructed to mail ten cents for each block missed to Nancy Page care of the Cedar Rapids Gazette, in 1933.
Hopkinton residents held various society gatherings at homes and churches Thursday and Wednesday. Hosts included Mrs RE and Mrs Maggie Wilson with groups from Methodist Aid Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Reformed Presbyterian missions. Activities featured devotions led by several members, a noon meal, a picnic supper, and visits by guests such as Dr William Zeuch and Mrs Mary Zeuch from Merna Ark. Where to Go section directs readers to the Want Ads DINE and DANCE column.
Mechanicsville hosts a Christmas party at Mrs. T RK McGeorge home with Mrs. G A Woods Mrs Gilbert Dut ton and others assisting. Pioneer township farm bureau and Priscilla Sunday school class host and entertain. Legion Auxiliary card night and five hundred games yield prizes for local residents. Senior high class holds gym party amid family celebrations and a birthday surprise for Nick Nicolayson.
Louise M. Henley of Grinnell Iowa state president of Womens Federated clubs spoke to Ingleside club praising religion rhythm and risibility and sharing three Cs courage courtesy conservation. Book and Craft club hosted a Pollock supper and Christmas program at Art Bergmans home. St Johns Lutheran Walther league held a social at Pearl Zooks home. Twenty three Loral Daughters class members met with former teacher Mrs Osborns wife in Wellman Tuesday. Howard Baker hosted the Delta Dek club Thursday.
North English residents held a bride club event hosted by Mrs. Donald Dixon with Evelyn Smith high score and Doris Roller low. Guests included Mrs. Bud Riess Iva Dixon Marie Smith Pern Kirkpatrick and Mrs. Norman Walk. Meetings are planned for Pythian Sisters Christian Missionary Society Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Philathian club and Poinsettia club with various leaders including Mrs. I P Smith Mrs. Charlie Cheney Mrs. L R Hudson Mrs. Belle Gibbons Mrs. E C Westphal and Mrs. Elmer Brow. Christmas dinner set for Mrs. L A Miller’s home with Mrs. Schoenthaler hosting bridge and Poinsettia events on coming days.
Miss Leona Bivens of Oelwein became the bride of Marion W Chapman of Arlington in a Tuesday ceremony at the Little Brown church in Nashua. The Rev J B Ackman officiated with Mrs Helen Hilsabeck on organ. Attendants were Mary Ann Chapman and Walter Kutchat. The couple, after a Cedar Rapids honeymoon, will reside on a Lamont farm after March 1.
Mrs Maude Howell hosted seventy four guests at luncheon. Central grade teachers hosted the Oelwein Teachers club at a Hotel Menley dinner. O Leary club met with Mrs J P O Leary. Bridge prizes went to Mrs H Bradshaw and Mrs Fred Thiele. Bradshaw to entertain in two weeks. Oelwein Eastern Star and Mount Tabor Knights Templar plan a point Installation Jan 5 at the Masonic temple with H P Lewis of Des Moines as installing officer and Daisy Ray to assist for the Star.
Straw berry Point reports several social events with church and club gatherings. Miss Frances Farran hosted a Sunday school party at the Congregational church. Miss Kate Westfall's N I E club met. prizes were awarded to Mrs. Harwood, Mrs. Kilngbeil, and Mrs. King. Mrs. Ed Angier held a Sunday school party at a private home. a benefit card party at the Masonic temple sponsored by the O E S featured high scores by Mrs. Harwood and L D Davis.
Evelyn Esther Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett C Morris of West Branch and Burdett Gegenheimer son of Mrs Aletha Gegenheimer of Iowa City were married Saturday evening at the bride’s parents home with Rev L W Reynolds officiating. Attendants were Kathryn Morris and Thomas Gegenheimer. The bride wore her mother’s cream silk wedding gown with wax blooms and pink roses. The groom and bride will reside in Town City after a short motor trip.
Wilton Junction reports sixty one members of the Pollywanna class of the Presbyterian church held a Christmas party Monday in the church parlors. Hostesses included Mesdames Nellie Harper Kathryn Herr Sue Hill and Ollie Darting. Wayne Vercatura marked his seventh birthday Wednesday with a classroom party hosted by Mrs Vesta Murdock and schoolmates. A family gathering honored Henry Schnack on Thursday. Lena Nelson will host the W H M society of the Methodist church on Friday.
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