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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1939
Page
19
A spring wedding plans for Doris Fryer with a p.m. ceremony in the French room of the Montrose hotel followed by initiation of candidates and a gift exchange with mystery sisters.
Advice columns discuss setting boundaries with a boyfriend who flits after another girl and guidance for parents of a headstrong 17 year old. Emphasizes independence, planned dating, home introductions for friends, and balanced discipline to protect health and reputation.
Ambar Grotto auxiliary to install officers Friday. Railway Mail auxiliary meets Tuesday at 1 p.m. at 1544 Sixth Ave SE for luncheon and civil service program. Melody Camp No. 10715 Royal Neighbors meets Friday 8 p.m. in Moose hall. Wednesday Social Club meets at 2 30 p.m. with Mrs. L S Hamilton 1718 C Ave NE. Bluff View Aid hosts Ruth Miller and Anna Probst at 1816 Twentieth St NW Wednesday 1 p.m. for covered dish luncheon and O L A T election. O L A T Club meets Thursday at Mrs W R Hall 208 Parkcourt SE. Home Rebekah No. 79 meets Monday 8 p.m. in Hasek building 107 Second Ave SE. Social Aiders host pinochle at Gas company Glow room Tuesday 2 p.m. Cedar Lodge No. 93 ladies auxiliary to SA M meets Tuesday 7 30 p.m. for installation at YWCA. Alcazar Zuanna No. 26 meets Moose hall Friday 6 30 p.m. for picnic supper and installation. Carrie Morcombe No. 2.
Edith Louise Havenhill daughter of Mr and Mrs William Havenhill became Mrs Frank Alfred Denney in a Thursday ceremony read by Dr John R Fraser of the Wapello Presbyterian church. Attendants were Carol Havenhill Merle Head. A dinner followed served by Ruth Colgar Effie Wilson Elizabeth Gentzler and Donna Parsons. The bride a 1937 Wapello High School graduate worked in Louisa county Conservation and taught at Lone Star rural school near Oakville. The groom attended Danville High School and works on his mother's farm near Danville where they will live.
Atkins The Legion auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs Arthur Kerkman as hostess. Flora and Rosa Kurz of Tallahassee Florida returned Thursday to their home after visiting their grandmother Mrs Mild a Schueler for 10 days. The English Ladies society of the Lutheran church sent 53 boxes of cookies and candy to Iowa City hospitals for Christmas.
Webster Mr and Mrs William Morgan hosted the first reunion of the Webster high school class of 1929 Tuesday with all members and their spouses in attendance.
Members of the Waukon high school graduating class gathered for a reunion dinner Tuesday. Dr. William Bakkum served as master of ceremonies.
A concise forecast lists key public events for the day. It highlights meetings, performances, and community activities across downtown venues, libraries, and parks with start times and locations where available. Authorities urge attendees to verify hours and entry requirements.
Cedar Rapids hosts skating hours today from 10 a m to 10 p m for members only at Robins Lake lagoon north of Ellis boulevard. Open house at YMCA demonstrations programs contests exhibits Tuesday. Marion kicks off 1940 Linn county Farm Bureau membership drive at 7 p m Wednesday. Mount Vernon opens All Iowa art show at Cornell college. Olin notes corn and legume show through Friday. Iowa City resumes classes at University of Iowa Thursday. Waterloo hosts Arthur Rubenstein concert at 8 15 p m at Omaha High School. Cedar Rapids Linn county Junior Farm Bureau hosts officers training with Cedar Rapids Young Business Men. Davenport holds song festival and community gathering bonfire of Christmas trees on the Davenport levee under Gyro club reviving Twelfth Night. Dubuque features Nino Martini with the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra at Loras college gymnasium Sunday. Mount Vernon joint piano and organ recital by Jacques Jolas and Eugene Devereaux at Cornell college chapel.
A Cleveland plant worker and family epitomize the average American household. Labor Department studies in 54 cities peg the typical income at 1160 dollars yearly with a wife and two children. The article follows Mrs. Frowen as she budgets on a fixed, frugal budget with limited leeway.
Noting a mix of club notices and a long column on film awards. Includes various fraternal and auxiliary group meetings and a detailed 1939 cinema awards roundup with humorous judgments and social commentary. The piece closes with a case study of the Frowen family living on 1160 a year and adapting to wartime conditions.
Oelwein hosts a string of community gatherings with V. F. W. Auxiliary Birthday Club luncheon and American Legion auxiliary executive meeting at Mrs. Mollie Schrack’s home. Maunis Godbey hosts a holiday dinner at his parents’ home, and New Year’s Eve watch party at the Methodist church features Bishop Magee and Epworth league. Elks hold holiday dance for vacationing students, with committee members listed. Mrs. Herman Kobbe hosts St. Margaret’s circle, and Five Hundred prizes awarded to Mrs. Pruckler and Mrs. Levett. Upcoming officers include Mrs. Kalb as president and Mrs. Donahue as secretary-treasurer. L. A. to O. R. C. gathering at Mrs. Duffy’s home ends with prize winners Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Atchinson, and Mrs. Cook.
Loretta Frances, hairdresser to Carole Lombard for ten years, shares daily washing and brushing methods that keep Lombard’s fine hair shiny. She uses a coconut oil castile soap shampoo, a lemon rinse, and thorough drying to prevent fly and ensure smooth waves. Lombard anchors home routines at the ranch with simple hair restraints and dislikes decorative gadgets.
The Columbus Junction union service at the Presbyterian church featured Rev J Lynn Pace. Holiday visitors include Cecil Baird of Omaha and others from Chicago Sheridan and Minneapolis visiting local families. Several couples hosted relatives during Christmas with dinners and anniversary gatherings noted.
New York column notes a parade of holiday greetings from stars and entertainers. Joe Cook Lola Lehmann Lotte Lehmann Ann Sheridan Helen Morgan Burgess Meredith Gertrude Lawrence Sophie Tucker Walter Wanger Benny Goodman Walt Disney Kay Kyser Ruby Newman Morris Gest Sonja Henie and others send festive images and messages reflecting the season and show business charm.
Marengo area families gathered for Christmas with Mrs. Rusch’s relatives in Baraboo while guests from Dunbar Michigan City and Victor attended. Eastern Star and Masonic lodges hosted a dinner dance. Rebekah lodge held a Christmas party. Joint I1.C.C.F and Rebekah installation planned for Jan 16 with Victor and Ladora staffs. Ants uncover gem-bearing subterranean fragments guiding discoveries.
Bertram's Methodist church Ladies Aid society held a Thursday meeting at the homes of Mrs. Arthur Patchin and Mrs. Bertie. Members discussed activities and planned future events for the church community.
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