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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1933
Page
3
Many holiday visits and dinners mark Christmas in Mount Vernon with relatives from Dix on Illinois to Columbus Ohio and Des Moines. Local families host guests from Chicago Tarkio and Dallas as school teachers, professors and clubs share festive meals and events across homes churches and clubs.
The piece outlines ski suits with ankle or plus-four trousers and varied jackets, fabrics from wool to Egyptian cotton, and bright accents in accessories. It notes skirts for skating, short circular skirts for real skaters, and popular cap and scarf styles, plus a mail-in offer for knitting directions.
The American Legion auxiliary held a Wednesday card tournament with prizes awarded to Reynold Petersen Ida Petersen Mrs Henry Boettger Charles Stillwell Mrs John Thiel and Mrs Charles Petersen A door prize went to Herman Riedesel. The Men's Community club hosted an oyster supper Tuesday at St Pauls Reformed church.
Mr and Mrs Albert Buchannan and Mr and Mrs Alfred Ronald hosted a Monday party for Mrs Blackmans birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Petersen and daughter Harriet Wallace Petersen Marvin Timmerman and several couples. The Social club met on Wednesday with Mrs Charles Petersen. Five hundred honors were claimed by Mrs Harry Smith Mrs Alfred Endorf and Mrs Otto Klahn.
Several local clubs met during the week with hosts Mrs. H. M. Reeve Mrs. J. R. Boots Mrs. Charlea Reggentin Jr and Mrs. A. P. Himebaugh. The C. W. Rouse family farewell occurred as they moved to Oxford Junction where Mr. Rouse opened a creamery. A sixteenth birthday party for Myrtle Ratcliff gathered many friends.
Delta Mrs. Ernest Kiester of Oskaloosa entertained Delta chapter officers at a lodge Christmas party with assistance from Mr. Kiester and her mother Mrs. William Garrett of Delta. Minlesters are former Delta residents. Delta high school held three Christmas parties Monday night with the senior class at Miss Letha Roberts home and Coach Avon Covey as sponsor, sophomores hosting juniors at the high school gym with Superintendent Ross L. Barnett and Misses Van Nostrand and Green as sponsors, and freshmen at Robert Sparks home with Gerald Boshart as sponsor.
Shopping centers announce extra stock and discounts as chilly weather drives late shoppers to seek warm coats. Departments highlight a wide range of styles and sizes from popular brands to suit families and professionals.
Miss Anita Twachtmann daughter of Mr and Mrs George Twachtmann married Hubert C Richmann son of Mr and Mrs Herman Richmann on December 17 in the Zion Evangelical Church parsonage with Rev F J Abele officiating Attendants were Miss Julia Miller of London and John Swarms of Calamus A post nuptial shower for Mrs Richmann held at Julius Miller home with Miss Julia Muller hostess Christmas parties were planned by Zion Evangelical Sunday school classes Zion Young People class met in Parish hall Mrs Charles Strackbein class teacher Dawn class held party at Florence Freese home Miss Irma Griesbachs class met at Alma Brockmeyers home
Wilton Junction paper: Mr. and Mrs. H W Thurston host a birthday surprise dinner for Mrs Christina Kelley, mother of Mrs Kelley, with guests including the Ringgenbergs and Maurers. Other items note the Will Try class gathering at Juanita Maurer’s, a Tuesday bridge club at Alma Claussen’s, and a Presbyterian Ladies auxiliary meeting this Friday.
Wyoming residents attend multiple gatherings including Midland Home makers at the Wolfe home and East Ridge club luncheon. Notable events include a 55th anniversary for Newton and Mrs. French near Wyoming and a shower honoring newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Routh Mallicoat.
Tipton social groups held Christmas stories and bridge games including the EF O chapter, D Y clubs, Ballyhoo Bridge, and Kilcare Club. Prizes went to Mrs. J E Gi and others. officers to be installed January 2. A children's party featured a tree with gifts and Betty Utterback read a story.
Earlville members of the E W C and their families enjoyed a Christmas party at the home of Mr and Mrs Harvey Merten Tuesday. The Adult Bible class surprised president Mrs Louis Schaller at her home Monday. Officers elected include President Mrs Schaller Vice President Miss Emily Pilgrim and secretary treasurer Mrs Mattie Arnold. Rebekah lodge held a Christmas party Monday. Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid elected officers President Mrs Emma Wendt Vice President Mrs Gusta Yelden Secretary Mrs Freda Gienapp and Treasurer Mrs Bertha Nieman.
Anne Adams patterns 1681 1676 showcase frocks fit for office and evening wear in crepe-back satin faille and prints. Sizes 14 to 40 with step by step sewing in Sereno. Book price fifteen cents. book and pattern twenty five cents. Send orders to The Cedar Rapids Gazette New York City.
Columbus Junction Chapter CX of the PEO held a Christmas party at Mrs. J E Reaney's home with readings and carols led by members. A couple, Lonnie Todd and Martha Davis, married at Cotter Presbyterian Church parsonage, with attendance and dinner at the bride's home. Other society events include Mary Louise Hickok turning to James Lelon Turnbull at Cedar Rapids First Congregational Church and Jane Harbison hosting a Standard Bearers party at Beulah Luckey's home. A reception followed for Mr. and Mrs. H L Brookhart in Columbus City last Saturday.
Maquoketa junior college held its annual Christmas party Tuesday evening with attendees from Delmar Onslow Monmouth Baldwin Iowa City Dubuque Charlotte Spragueville Wilton Junction and Andrew A banquet followed by a toast program with Owen Seamonds as toastmaster and remarks by Doris Watters Jack Tilton Margaret Dyer and B S Moyle A beauty contest ended with winner Gilda Gray while Greta Garbo Mae West and Clara Bow competed A one act play A New Deal was staged by Lunda Wendell Lena Dallager and Wilbert Ely music by a girls octette Harry Haynes and Miss Leila Jorgensen and dancing and cards closed the evening Miss Minnette Davis president of the college English club served as general chairman.
The D A P club shared a pot luck at Mrs. Lilly Townsend’s home. Miss Grace Stone led Delta Delt Bridge club with officers elected including Grace Stone as president and Elizabeth Beeman as vice president. Several clubs held luncheons and Christmas parties with members listed including Violet Lambert, Leona Buenneke, Nora Spesard, Ethel Trotter, Jessie Moore, Irene Acheson and G KR Wallace attending various events.
Delmar the Jonquil club enjoyed a Christmas party at Mrs. John Fitzpatrick's home. The Six and Six club dined and bridged with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Goodall hosting. D. C. club winners celebrated with a dinner and bridge at Miss Beryl Goodjohn's. A local Red Cross chapter organized with officers Hazel Cassin chairing, Adah Kinrade vice chair, Jennie Stolar secretary, Margie Fitzpatrick treasurer.
Mrs. A R Bowers hosted the West Lucas Women's club Thursday while Mrs. Kenneth Radell entertained the Coralville Heights club. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. A O Knowles and Mrs. John McDonald.
Miss Mildred Mundt entertained the basketball girls at her home on Monday. Donna Witt won first prize and Lillian Dvorak second prize at dance. Attendees included Pearl, Helen, Lucille, Lilian Dvorak, Donna Witt, Charlotte Witt, Jean Nicholson, Leone Winn, Anetta Aslaksen, Irene Hanson and Kathleen Gunderson.
West Liberty evs Se Mra A L Dice hosted a Christmas program with Mrs O V Morris reading a Christmas story. Helpers included Miss Nora Hise and Mrs R W Tharp. The next meeting is set for January 2 at Mrs W W Anderson's home.
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