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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1935
Page
3
Fashion notes from New York describe a shift toward sofas with exposed wood frames. Georgian and Duncan Phyfe styles highlight lighter, graceful silhouettes while maintaining full seating. Regency influences appear, offering modern elegance with straight arms and legs.
Miss Blanche K. McLaughlin daughter of Monticello Mayor and Mrs Frederick D McLaughlin and James S Lemee were married Monday at the First Methodist church Texarkana Arkansas. The bride who graduated Monticello High School in 1923 studied at Grinnell and Iowa State and later held roles in Columbus Ohio and Philadelphia. Mr Lemee son of Mrs Sarah Lemee of Dallas Texas attended Rice Institute and Drexel Institute and will join Texas Power and Light in southern Texas.
Neighbors and friends gathered Tuesday to surprise Ossian resident Mrs Herman Schulze on her birthday. The event celebrated with smiles and cake among the community.
The Women’s Relief Corps met at I O O F hall with committee members Mesdames Teresa Roberts Stella Hanson Margaret Lee Anna Hughes Pearl Driscoll Etta Butler and Neva Engelbert. Mrs Marie Shanahan hosted bridge with Stella Hanson winning high score and daughters Elizabeth and Edna serving dinner. Attendees included Mrs Bridgie Gallagher Susan Nolan Stella Hanson Kate O’Neill J F McCabe Tom Lillis R B McSwiggin and the Donohoe sisters. Congregational Sunday school elected officers to assist superintendent Mrs George E Meyer. The President’s ball at I O O F hall drew a large crowd with R E McSwiggin as chairman and Mayor and Mrs George Stake along in the receiving line.
The Hawthorne club gathered at Mrs. Charles Marshall home Monday with readings by Marilyn Herzberger and Gladys Siichter recounting a 1930 European tour. Ethel Scott Williams read original poems. A letter from Mary Brown in Chicago was read. Presbyterian Industrial society met at Mrs. Minnie Lewis home with assistance from several members. Lutheran Ladies Aid hosted at Mrs Sievers home. Luther League social at Edwin Westphal with local hosts and a prize list shared. The Social card club met at the Holub home Wednesday.
At Mrs Henry West phal sr home prizes were won by Mrs Anna Carstensen Mrs Peter Fredericksen and Mrs Gus Von Sprecken The Dorcas class met at Mrs E R Marshall home Miss Dora Thomsen entertained her card club with prizes to Mrs Clara Jenkins Mrs Valda Barber and Mrs Mabel Morse Mr and Mrs Howard Day entertained their card club Thursday evening
Oxford Junction reports a busy week with two bridge club gatherings. Lillian Bees hosted a Monday session with Bess Harms winning first and Hulda Shimerda second. Mary Peckosh hosted Tuesday with Annabelle Zak, Marie Ledwina, and Fred Lasack taking prizes. Eleanor Weber won guest prize. guests included Edna Ledwina and Bernice Airy from Seymour. The Roosevelt birthday party at the high school gym awarded multiple prizes in bridge five hundred and pitch with winners including Pauline Lasack, Ed Claussen, Minnie Klahn, Ed Snopek, Joe Barto, and John Nowachek.
Anamosa hosts hosted a series of bridge gatherings this week. Mrs. J. D. Paul welcomed guests to a Wednesday luncheon. Mrs. L. L. Doolittle hosted a Friday afternoon bridge in honor of Mrs. R. D. McIntyre. Mrs. Jack McLees, with assistants, held a Tuesday lunch for Stacy circle of Congregational Women. Mrs. Frank Stoughton plans a Monday evening Social circle gathering. Mrs. W. P. Owen and Mrs. Gene Atkinson will host Ella Bagley circle Tuesday afternoon.
Decorah news notes the annual Methodist mothers and daughters banquet held Wednesday. The University club dinner for University of Iowa alumni is set for Saturday evening at the Hotel Winneshiek. Onecota Golf and Country club hosts a Tuesday dinner dance and a Thursday bridge luncheon at the Hotel Winneshick.
Numerous gatherings highlighted Hopkinton social life with clubs meeting at various homes. Hostesses included Miss Rachel Stanger to the Pino chie club and Mrs. A. K. Cramer to the Jolly Eight, among others.
Olin Blayney-Minor received honors at a Legion Auxiliary party and buffet luncheon. The program featured a pantomime by Joyce Taylor and Bob Mershon, readers Dick Mershon and Vera Westphial, and musical numbers by Gwen Tudor and Rosemary White. Hosts Mr and Mrs BE Lawson led a bridge club gathering. numerous Lawson and Glick family members attended a 25th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs F C Cripps.
In North Liberty's Methodist church, Miss Geneva Colony and Homer L Fossler wed before about 100 guests. The couple, both Iowa natives, will reside in Ladora after a short honeymoon. The bride is from North Liberty. the groom from Williamsburg.
Springville society notes list Ethel Freeman hosting a M O B club anniversary, Mae Gunnison entertaining Neighborhood club, Floy Raff hosting Past Noble Grand group, and Susan Gearhart planned Monday club event. A benefit bridge for the high school band drew 100 attendees with prizes won by Bertha Dewees Dever Port Marie Snyder and L L Batchelder. Katharyn Newhard to review Anthony Adverse.
Cascade Mr and Mrs A J Faber entertained at dinner Wednesday complimenting Mrs J P Lane who celebrated her eightieth birthday Mrs Faber is a daughter of Mrs Lane James B Dominy one of Cascade s oldest citizens celebrated his eighty fourth birthday Tuesday A family dinner was given by his son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Dwight B Dominy and their two children
Various church organizations announce upcoming gatherings. First Baptist Philatheas meet Mrs. E. E. Reynolds for music and a talk by Charles D. Manson. Church of the Brethren Christian Service class gathers at the home of Raymond Stover. Immaculate Conception St Agnes circle meets in school parlors. St Margaret's circle hosts a 1 pm pot-luck luncheon at Mrs. Stark's home. Sanctuary society meets with St. Margaret's circle as hostesses. Elizabeth Gordon circle of Grande Avenue U P church meets at Mrs. McNabney's home. St Matthew's Circle led by Zolla Cavan. St Joan's circle meets at George Kohn with hostess. Women's Foreign Missionary society holds 2:30 pm meeting at Mr Usher's home with two assisting hostesses.
The Ladies Bible class of First Congregational church will hold a 1 o'clock picnic luncheon on Tuesday at Mrs. George Newland's home, 1733 D avenue NE. Members are asked to bring the usual picnic requirements.
The Women's Missionary Society of First Lutheran Church will assemble at 2 30 PM Thursday with Mrs J L Berger at 1407 Sixth Ave SE. Mesdames Ray LeMont and W D Snouffer lead the discussion on Japan Goes to School. The Gleaner circle of St James Methodist meets at 2 PM with Mrs J G Urban at 1106 Ellis Blvd NW.
Church groups schedule Friday picnics and midweek meetings across several rooms. Protheon class hosts a 1 PM paid luncheon at Mrs J J Hall 310 Forest Dr SE with several hostesses. Susannah Wesley class has a 12 30 PM covered dish lunch in the church dining room. Kenwood Presbyterian Circle meets Wednesday at 2 PM at 145 Thirty sixth Street NE with Mrs R J Beach and Mrs Gordon Buckley assisting. Trinity Methodist Groups hold a Tuesday supper meeting at 112 Twelfth Street NW. Ladies Aid hosts a social and program of games and music with Rev Harold Mayo at 7 30 Thursday. Phi Theta Sigma class holds a 7 30 PM Valentine party at 227 Johnson Avenue NW. Upstream class meets Friday at 8 PM at 219 Johnson Avenue.
The Peoples Social Circle will meet Tuesday in the church social rooms with Mrs. Frank Swatosh and Miss Effie Burton presiding, followed by a review by Mrs. W. E. Andre.
The Protheon class of Westminster Presbyterian will meet at 358 Pleasant Drive SE Friday at 2 30 p.m. Assistant hostesses are Mesdames A B Farr Marvin R Selden and Frank Vesely.
The Philathea class of St. Paul’s Methodist holds its regular Kensington session Friday at 2 30 p m at Mrs O L Brokaw’s home 404 Twenty first street SE with hostesses Mesdames C G Hover chair J H Foreman co chairman and W L Capron assisting along with others.
Central Park Presbyterian Ladies aid will meet at 2 30 Friday with Mrs. C. E. Roberts at 1759 B avenue E. Assisting hostesses include Mesdames A. Robbie C. E. Stryker W. C. Shelquist John Smith Allen Stamy O. G. Lies Roy Rath Emil Novy and A. E. Tappan.
The Mary Martha guild of First Presbyterian meets on Friday at 1935 Blake Boulevard SE. Alma Hartz, director of Public Health Nursing Association, will speak. The constitution of the guild will be signed during the gathering.
Division No. 3 of Keane School Workers will entertain friends with a 1:30 dessert luncheon in Keane hall on Wednesday followed by card games.
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