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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1934
Page
4
Advice column on avoiding selfishness in marriage and handling love triangles. The piece stresses mutual consideration, and includes Miss Manners guidance advising to end an engagement if a new relationship is a lasting, serious concern.
Mrs. A G Smith will serve as stalling officer for the Eastern Star lodge Thursday evening Miss Ruth Rines appointed marshal and Mrs Dale Thomas installing chaplain Newly elected worthy matron Mrs Edward Kremenak announced appointive offices including Marshal Mrs Laura Newcomb organist Miss Lenore Schultz chaplain Mrs Ella Boyer warder Mrs John Barlow sentinel Electa Miss Georginia Jenks Adah Mrs Lester Kuhner Esther Mrs B F Clark Ruth Mrs James Kindera Martha Mrs Sidney Thompson Other officers to be installed include Worthy matron Mrs Edward Kremenak Worthy patron Harry Rager associate matron Mrs Frank Kremenak associate patron H P Giger conductress Mrs Walter Huyck associate conductress Mrs Harry Rager secretary Mrs Frank Mc Pherron treasurer Miss Victoria Slessor Lottie Youngman hosted guests in honor of Mrs William Howard of Webster City including Mrs W B Schultz Mrs Harry Gray Mrs Carl Ebersole Mrs Harry Pike Miss Mary Howard Mrs Carl Mason Mrs George Ebersole and Marjorie Howard of Webster City The Clover Carboneers held their annual oyster supper at John Handorf home Officers installed Esther Handorf president Iva Isenhower vice president Lois Merrill secretary treasurer and Rose Yetley historian Guests included Mr and Mrs J H Dye of Gladbrook with Dye made an honorary member for 4 H work
Cedar Rapids resident Mrs Walton E Ruebush married Miss Florence W Tams of Rock Island Saturday in Rock Island. The couple will reside at 1842 Ellis Boulevard NW.
A letter asks how to handle a friend who spreads lies to win a partner. The answer urges dignified conduct, ignoring false tales, and suggests addressing the friend if possible to seek an explanation.
Oxford residents gathered for a postnuptial show honoring Mr. and Mrs Neilson Miller then shared a dinner for A. C Zimmerman and Iowa City guests. Bridge prizes went to Mrs Frank Sponar Mrs Faye Horn James Florechinger and Neilson Miller. Doris Klenk’s fourteenth birthday surprise was arranged by schoolmates at Lola Hevern’s home.
Mrs E L McRoberts and Mrs M Arrington hosted a postnuptial shower for Mrs Rudolph Votroubek, a recent bride. The Ladies' Social circle gathered Thursday at Mrs John Hant's home with Mrs Dorothy Smith elected president, Mrs Marguerte Allen secretary treasurer, and Mrs Grace Hanft press correspondent. Christmas dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Woodruff, Mrs Ida Howell, and Mr and Mrs Richard Peters.
Mr and Mrs Martin Schirm hosted Eldo Schirm's sixteenth birthday with Bunco and top scores to Pauline Behrens and Edward Krug. Guests included many neighbors and relatives. Christmas dinners and parties followed at several homes with attendees such as Mrs John Jennings and Vionne, the Snetzlers, Krahling, Staples, and Mitch ell. Card club met with five hundred high scorers Mrs H W Alden and Miss Hattie Schuceler.
Clarence couple announces the marriage of Elizabeth Moffitt to Walter Barkhurst Jr of Atalis sa Cambridge Illinois on December 22. Eleanor Hein marries Gerhard Kruckenberg at Lowden Lutheran parsonage with Leone Hein and William Kruckenberg as attendants.
Arlington residents hosted and attended numerous social gatherings last week. Guests included Portland Oregon visitors Rex Bates and family, Fayette visitors Demning family, and local couples like the Meyers Madeen Ward and Lickiss households. Church events featured an oyster supper at the Gleim home and a birthday surprise for Mrs Augustius.
A free leaflet offers a daisy themed Laurel Wreath quilt block pattern with step by step cutting tracing basting and appliqué instructions. The guide details fabric color choices petals leaves and the order of assembling the stem and center for the completed block.
Wheatland couple announces the marriage of William Siegmund and Viola Thiering at Galesburg on December 14. Siegmund, a Wheatland High School alumnus of 1926 and Drake University graduate, will live on his father's farm south of Wheatland.
Manchester relief office employees and families were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frances Gosling on Thursday. Monica Lyman and Joseph Streigel from Des Moines attended. Kensington Society of Manchester Community church will meet January 24 at Mrs. H A Dittmer’s home with Mrs. Clarence Blanchard and Mrs. John Rose assisting. Mrs. Leslie Dillon hosted the North Manchester Bridge Club with first honors going to Mrs. Fred Skinner and traveling prize to Mrs. Edward Putnam. Christmas day gatherings were hosted by Mrs. Charles Johnson in North Manchester Combined Lutheran choirs of the city.
Manchester and Dundee will present the cantata The King Cometh next Sunday. The Dundee church concert will be in the afternoon with thirty voices in the choir and several weeks of rehearsals. Soloists include Rev Matthias of Dundee Lutheran charge Mervyn Schroeder and Mesdames Schroeder and F Kleinsorge. Mrs Clarence Becker of Manchester will sing a soprano obligo.
Geneva Brown tied the knot with Kenneth Beyers in a Christmas ceremony conducted by Rev. E S Menoher at the K C hall in Marengo. Attendees included C H Rinehart and wife of Belle Plaine celebrating their fourth anniversary. The bride, headlined in peacock blue, will teach at Pleasant Valley rural school for the year. they will reside in the A F Turner home. Santa gifts and Pythian Sisters officers installation followed with Anna Thode presiding as chief and other officers named.
London The Walther league held a special program Thursday night. Mrs F Montz captain of Girl Scouts entertained Troop I at a Christmas party Friday. The Girls chorus of the Walther league enjoyed a supper in Trinity hall Friday.
Readers who missed any Laurel Wreath Quilt blocks from this paper are asked to send ten cents per missing block. Include a stamped, addressed envelope. Mail to Nancy Page, care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
The Ladies Missionary society of the Evangelical church elected officers with Mrs. C. J. Dunlap as president and Mrs. Tom Hense as treasurer. The Christian church Young Peoples class chose Leila Flitsch as president and Marie Koch as vice president. Evangelical church Y P M C circle elected Leota Peter as president and Dorothy Hense as vice president. A five hundred party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Potter featured top scores by Mrs. Moats and Mr. Moats. Attendees included Cedar Rapids and Marion residents such as the Jordans, Moats, Bardomer, Steven son family, and Betty Potter.
In Kalona the Womens Relief corps elected officers for the coming year led by President Pana Strickler and senior vice president Nora O Laughling. Other officers include Natalie Kline chaplain Minnie Beck treasurer Grace Kessler conductress Wanda Feldman guard Mary Prebyl. Mr and Mrs G N Engstrom hosted a Rock club potluck with attendees listed and honors awarded to Belle Strickler and Homer Yoder for high score.
Wapello notes Lucile Thomas hosts the annual Christmas party and gift exchange for her bridge club. Several clubs hold dinners and oyster suppers at homes including Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Weber and Kensington club gatherings. Out of town guests from Des Moines and Rock Island attended, with Florence Winder hosting a bridge club and Mary Bumgardner serving dinner with a list of attendees.
Traer native Traer Stanley Seda married Jean Schneiderman in Waterloo on December 20 with Rev. Mueller presiding at the Nuerhing home. Seda, a Traer High School alumnus, and his bride will reside in Waterloo. Anne Beatty of Traer wed Morris Long at a Vinton home with Dr. and Mrs. Monahan hosting. attendants included George Long, brother of the groom. Beatty is a Traer High School graduate. Long is Urbana High School educated.
Neighbors met at the home of S H Childs to celebrate his birthday with attendance by Mr and Mrs H F Carley Mr and Mrs George Carley and family Mr and Mrs Eugene Gilmer Mrs Rolland Walter and daughters Vera and Lucille Mr and Mrs Walter Butts and daughter Shirley the Rev Mr and Mrs Virgil C Welch and family. The text notes a separate marriage planned in Hawkeye today at 2 pm between Stella Hummel and Lloyd Stroschein with a wedding dinner to follow at Hall residence in Maynard.
A surprise party at Elvin and Mrs Hebell home near Jesup honored Dorothy Seemann and Walter Harting who plan to marry Tuesday at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Jubilee. The event was organized by the bride’s mother H G Seemann and bridegroom’s sister Mrs Hebell with Frances Koob and Peggy Daniels assisting. The Rosary society of St Athanasius Catholic church will sponsor a dance at the Grand Opera house Wednesday.
The 3-D Card club met Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hahn. Theo. Van Auken held high score in euchre and Mrs. Harold Dennis, low. Mrs. M. K. Hatter will entertain the Methodist Kensington Friday. The Fortnightly club will meet Thursday with Mrs. Merlyn Miller. Papers will be read by Margaret Hudson, Mrs. Donald Dixon, Mrs. Ellison Warner and Mrs. Ralph King.
Miss Doris Paul who recently won national honors as national health girl entertained Friday night at the Masonic hall. Guests were from Muscatine West Liberty Wilton Junction and surrounding community. Miss Paul was assisted by her brother Leo Paul. The Methodist Merry Maids class entertained the Ladies aid Thursday at the church. The Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary met Thursday with dames H P Mason J W Marols E D Hinkhouse F E B Robertson W J Hendricks John Leuthye M Pfeiffer L N Masterson as the entertaining committee.
La Porte City bridge club members and husbands dined and played at the Johannsen home. Evangelical Missionary society met at the parsonage with devotionals led by J G Frank and a book reviewed by J O Kober. Henry Brokaw and wife celebrate their fifty third anniversary with their sons Clifford and Horace and spouses as Christmas guests.
Oelwein Chapter No 45 OBE S installed new officers with Barbara McFadden as Worthy Matron and Palmer Wall as Worthy Patron Grace Davis and Sidney Cotham named associate officers Maude Young to secretary Jeanette Pardee as treasurer Jane Elmer conductress Nellie Hazlet associate conductress Other news includes marriages of Mildred Ada Eschen to Ivan L Kayne and Victorine Finch to Jack Luther plus a Legion party and Juvenger meeting details.
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Wendling hosted relatives on Christmas day to honor Mr. and Mrs. Albert Logan and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Logan and their son Donald of Los Angeles. Also attending were numerous relatives from Waterloo Manchester Oneida Buck Creek Hopkinton Delaware and Delhi including the Winistorfers Dettbarns Haas Pierces and Crippen with extended family members.
Webster Mrs William Morgan entertained guests for a bridge game. Ed Nare Sorden achieved high score, Josephine Wheeler was second, and Lucile Griver finished with the low score.
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