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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1934
Page
3
A column excerpt criticizes a couple living beyond means, predicting regret for not saving. It includes Miss Manners guidance on dating honesty and a widow seeking companionship, with advice on joining lodges or groups for older adults.
A busy sequence of club activities includes the Anamosa P. E. O. delegation at a Marion luncheon with speaker Dr. Florence Boehmer, past Matrons hostesses, Congregational group programs, and Round Table and Camp Fire gatherings. Prizes crowned for Garten winners and social evenings planned by Rebekah and Fortnightly clubs.
The Clermont Women’s groups met at homes hosted by Mrs H A Lubke and Mrs Len Sime with contests led by Elsie Lindgren first prize and Mrs H Greenley second. The Clermont study club, Ladies Aid and WC OF o held luncheons and a farewell party for Homer Leai at the opera house with several hostesses and members named.
Mrs Ben Carpenter hosted an all day quilting party on Wednesday with a dinner for guests including Mesdames Edith Thomas Lily Dunn Jennie Van Sickle Ethel Bair Lulu Dunlap Bessie Taylor Freida Port Cora Samuels Edna Newman Jessie Stiller Ruth Goodyear and Mary Singleton. Mrs Anna Sterner hosted another quilting event with guests listed and presided over M O B club activities. Officers elected included Lula Batchelder as president Ella Foust as vice president and Fannie Patten as secretary treasurer.
Belle Plaine hosts a string of club events including the Chicago and North Western Women's club luncheon and business meeting at one o'clock on Tuesday. Various bridge, card, and music groups met or planned gatherings through the week at homes, halls, and cafes with lists of hosts and attendees.
Shellsburg hosts HT club gathering and Parkers Grove Ladies Aid meets. A January birthday supper at Oak Grove Church honors several residents while Oak Grove Ladies Aid holds an all day session. Federated church night and Presbyterian Sunday school January birthday party are noted with honorees listed.
Virginia Rainville entertained on her birthday with a two course luncheon. Betty Rainville and Dale Tenney served the meal. Guests included Grace Bishop, Luella Bare, Christine Wintringer, Eleanor Polk, Irene Wachal, Amber Osborne, Agnes Sherbon, Frances Feher, Joan Fulton, Dorothy Michael, and Virginia Rainville.
Modern hosts seek special entree and hors d oeuvres plates with French scenes and Dickens motifs while square and leaf shaped salad plates gain popularity. Earthenware replaces porcelain for many buyers as old designs resurface in bold new patterns and colors, including English rose and Quimper styles.
West Liberty notes show Mrs J R Brookhart hosting the Neighborhood club with Mrs R W Brooke Jr and a post nuptial shower for Mrs Edward Voss. Hartupee Social club met at Mrs A J Hinkhouse home with Miss Bernice assisting. Upcoming meetings planned at Mr and Mrs Carlton Noring home with Mrs Blanche Pagel hosting. Missionary society events led by several hostesses and devotionals by Mrs Martha Loy. Various papers read by Mrs L E B Lewis and Miss Eva Buckman. Mrs W L Watters to host chapter AH of P E O with state and local officers attending. Mrs S W Lester to review a book and Mrs W A Smith to perform musical selections.
Mechanicsville Methodist and Presbyterian members plus guests praised Mrs J Paul Thomas director and Mrs A J Kindred accompanist at a Presbyterian church dinner. Mildred Moore led with aides Lester Nicoll C A Byrne and Lucile Smith. Castings played two piano pieces and Louise Smith sang.
The devotionals note Mrs. Mayme Bell being initiated as new past matron. The M. B. Bridge club hosted a luncheon at Miss Lucile Davidson's home as a farewell to Miss Alice High of Marengo and Mrs. Wayne Smith of Tipton. Mer members included Mrs. Lois Gibbs of Dayton Ohio who attended as a guest. Miss Davidson was assisted by Mrs. Marguerite Ayres and Mrs. Eula Dutton.
North English The Fortnightly club meets Thursday with Mrs. C. R. Off as hostess. A patriotic program will be given by Miss Bertha Oliver, Mrs. Mary Johnston and Mrs. Frank Allen. A one act play directed by Mrs. E. C. West phal. Division 2 will present entertainment with Mrs. Roy Evans as chairman.
Ossian Victoria Irene Meyer and other hostesses led a two night bridge tournament in the Jones building to aid the American Legion auxiliary. High scorers included Mrs. Ben Eimers and R. E. Montagne Monday and Mrs. Andrew Barthelme and Arthur Davidson Tuesday. Francis Wagner posted the highest score of both evenings.
Lisbon events include Esther Woods hosting Bridge Monday at the Dunn home with prizes for Inez Yocum and Margaret Reiger. Edith Briggs hosted the Lucky Thirteen Bridge club at Dr. N A York's home with prizes for Grace Bittle and Maxine Cameron. Methodist Ladies Aid held an annual social at the church. A Standard Bearers play featured several highlighted cast members with musical solos. Mrs. D A Bennett hosted the Ladies Aid with local assistants.
Decorah Methodist church missionary societies held their annual mother and daughter banquet in the church Thursday. Men ran the kitchen and the young men served as waiters. Friday the women of Oneota Golf and Country club held a bridge luncheon at the Hotel Winneshick.
Hopkinton hosts and guests attend Fortnightly Bridge club as Mrs. Arthur Himebaugh hosts. Evening gives way to literary programs, music, and card prize winners with multiple area hosts and guests from Marion and Dubuque.
Multiple Tipton groups held lunch or dinner bridge gatherings midweek with various prize winners. Names include Mrs. Sherman Yates, Mrs. J. T. Moffit, Mrs. E. Hokenson, Mrs. Fred Ejlers, Mrs. George Geller, Mrs. Irma Baker, Mrs. Willis Negus, Mrs. Harry Nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Elly Rehbehn, Mrs. Herb Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Witmer, Mrs. W. H. Jenks, A. W. Alberts, Clyde Kuhn, Elaine Kuhn, and others among the attendees.
Mrs Hamilton Tobin hosted the Class in Literature meeting on Friday afternoon with lesson by Mrs Judson Strickland. Rev S S Smich pastor of two churches was surprised Wednesday on his birthday when forty congregants gathered. Mentor club met Friday at Mrs David Peterson’s home with Mrs Fay Hite leading. Mrs Glenn Bolenhaugh entertained the Past Chiefs club of the Pythian.
A string of social gatherings include twelve bridge club members dining with Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Mortiboy on Tuesday evening. Mrs. E. P. Evans hosted Past Matrons of the Eastern Star on Friday afternoon. The Just-a-Mere club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Ted Frerick. Eight women dined with Mrs. Byron Abernathy Monday night followed by bridge. A luncheon for eight was hosted by a women’s bridge club at the Ward tea room on Tuesday. Cards were played at the home of Mrs. Hamilton Obin in the afternoon.
Millersburg hosts a card party at Charles Standard home with many neighbors attending. An engagement announced for Mildred Taylor of Millersburg and Arnold Roberts of Williamsburg who plan to marry in Oskaloosa and live on a farm near Williamsburg. A birthday gathering was held for Ella Barker at Sidney Smith home, followed by a quilting day hosted by Erma Danshill with numerous attendees. Vernon Bauer and wife hosted a dance Wednesday night.
Wheatland Hazel Endorf and Melvin Klahn wed at St Pauls Reformed Church with Rev. S E Koster officiating. Attendants were Florence Horstman and Hugo Ewaldt. A wedding dinner and Legion hall reception followed. The bride, Wheatland high school graduate, will live on the Paustian farm north of Wheatland. Several preludes and showers honored the bride. Presbyterian and Martha Aid meetings were held in town with local hostesses and attendees.
The Hi Lo club met with Mrs N L Nos on Wednesday with Mrs John Tucker high and Mrs E F Opperman low. A Recreation club bridge session hosted by Mrs Fred E Davis listed high score by Mrs V H Mantz and many members present. The Double Four club met with Mr and Mrs John Tucker on Tuesday with high score by Mr D D Webber and a long list of attending couples.
The New Century club gathered at Mrs. Fred Ster nagle's home with Mrs. Bert Hanson leading and Mrs. W. F. Harris speaking, as Mrs. J J Bean celebrated her 64th birthday with relatives present. Immanuel Lutheran church members held a farewell for pastor Edward Borchart at St Pauls church as he prepares to study at Concordia Seminary.
Rotary leaders from Manchester Dubuque Monticello and Independence and their wives held a dinner at Glen-Charles hotel with speeches by Edward Flynn and J H Hunt. The L C club honored Ernest and Mrs. Sheppard with a miscellaneous shower at W A Wilkemeyer home. Mr and Mrs Ernest Dygert announce marriage of Erwin Dygert and Beulah Gale Farmer in Rockford IL. Rehearsals for Go Ahead begin February 12 at the high school gym. Herman and Mrs Herman Roloff celebrate silver wedding anniversary.
Onslow hosts the young married people's bridge club with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kennedy taking high score and Mrs. Kennedy winning the traveling prize. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rowe and Miss Lenore Bebeck. Presbyterian society met with Mrs. R. W. Chatterton. Mrs. H. W. Koon led the lesson. Officers to arrange the annual praise service in February. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Monk entertained last week.
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