Dean Betts Shapes Shy Cornell Freshmen into Confident Leaders
The article profiles Dean Alice R. Betts at Cornell, detailing her path from a shy freshman oriented to dining hall meals to a poised senior vice president of the women's self governing body. It notes her diverse background, belief in vocational guidance, and methods including tailored advisers, flexible curricula, and new Stanford vocational tests to aid freshman coeds in choosing paths suited to their interests. It also highlights emphasis on tryouts in practice teaching, housing administration, and marriage as a career, with the central aim of developing self confidence and leadership in women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunt Vernon
Cornell College
Alice R. Betts
Dean Betts
Liberal Arts
Charles Wesley Flint
Cornell
Methodist Book Concern
New York City
Columbia University
Harvard
Columbia
Union Theological Seminary
Miss Betts
Will Durant
Alice Bett
Stanford University
Mount Vernon
Idris and Alpha clubs hostesses share readings and games
The Idris club met with hostess Mrs. Frank Ralston and guests H V Snodgrass J McCormack J F O Laughlin T V Knerr and Edith Welte as Mrs Clif ford Small reviewed The Doctor Looks At Us. Alpha club hosted by Mrs J L Fry featured a book review by Mrs Dan Guengerich. T V Knerr also hosted a dessert bridge session with Mr and Mrs Harry Horesowsky entertaining guests and four tables of bridge concluding with Alva Kepler winning high score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idris Club
Frank Ralston
Mesdames
H. V. Snodgrass
J. McCormack
J. F. O'Laughlin
T. V. Knerr
Edith Welte
Clifford Small
J. L. Fry
Alpha Club
Dan Guengerich
Harry Horesowsky
Alva Kepler
Local clubs host showers and socials for members
The Double Four club surprised three members Mrs Hugh Busboom Mrs Eck Shaffer and Mrs H N Andersen with a complimentary shower at Mrs John Tucker’s home. The Fortnightly club met with Miss Eva Preston and program included Mrs Freda Smith and Mrs Harriet Harwood. The Recreation club was hosted by Mrs Gorda J Gill with high score claims by Mrs Hannel Scofield and Mrs Helen Buscom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tucker
Hugh Busboom
Eck Shaffer
H. N. Andersen
Eva Preston
Freda Smith
Harriet, Harwood
Gorda J. Gill
Hannal Scofield
Helen Buscom
Grand party at the Country Club features Jessie Benson
The Country Club gala last Saturday night sparkled with the orchestra and spring fashions as Jessie Benson sang You're a Sweetheart with orchestral backing. Guests admiring Barbara Rogers and Mary Zuercher wore chic outfits while Marian Kirk surprised with piano skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Benson
Harry C. Bensons
Lindenwood College
Jessie
Barbara Rogers
Mary Zuercher
Bob Prewitt
Jeanne Cash
Hi lo bridge club meets for prizes and birthdays
The Hi lo bridge club met with Mrs A L Daenzer Monday evening with prizes won by Mrs Maurice Page and Mrs Grant Olson. Thomas Bavis celebrated his eighth birthday with a group including his teacher Miss Olson and several friends. The Buser and Schaefer anniversaries were observed at the Buser home, and Miss Johanna Ahrens and Ruth Olson hosted a dinner for the school faculty and Mrs Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi-lo Bridge Club
A. L. Daenzer
Maurice Page
Grant Olson
Thomas Bavis
Miss Olson
Helen Lois Kephart
Vera Martens
Donna Lea Kibbie
Loretta Meredith
David Welsh
Julius Buser
Carl Schaefer
Buser
Johanna Ahrens
Ruth Olson
Wapello Study Club Meets in Miss Erwin’s Program
The Wapello Study club gathered Wednesday with Miss Myrtle Erwin leading the program. Mrs. George Jamison supervised. The next meeting is set for Mrs. Margaret Hinderman’s home. Delta Alpha class guests Tuesday evening of Mrs. H. E. Hoover, Mrs. Ed Ohlwein, and Miss Katherine Courtney. Plans include a candy sale on February 12 and more preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello Study Club
Myrtle Erwin
George Jamison
Margaret Hinderman
Delta Alpha
Presbyterian Sunday School
H. E. Hoover
Ed Ohlwein
Katherine Courtney
Postville man Carl Miller celebrates eighty first birthday
Carl Miller marked his eighty first birthday on a Tuesday with an evening of card playing and a midnight luncheon. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. August Schutte, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Block, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miene, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Sander, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. H. Schultz, Joe Schultz, Mrs. Charles Kohrs, Mrs. Conrad Welzel, Mr. and Mrs. Will F. Miller and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Gregg and family, and Mrs. John Gregg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Miller
August Schutte
Henry Block
Fred Miene
Otto Sander
W. J. H. Schultz
Joe Schultz
Charles Kohrs
Conrad Welzel
Will F. Miller
Henry Miller
Cloyd Miller
Keith Gregg
John Gregg
Local Social Events and Club Meetings Highlight Week
Newhall Mr and Mrs Joe G Boddicker hosted a Tuesday dinner for their son Leo and his bride. Mrs George Wheeler hosted the Presbyterian Ladies Aid on Wednesday. The Bridge club met at Dr Bradley s home with prize winners Mrs Ray Dalbey and Mrs Jerome Connor. The Altar and Rosary society of St Paul s church met with Mrs Robert Light on Thursday. Mrs Elmer Becker and Mrs Matt Boddicker of Watkins attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe G. Boddicker
Leo
Bride
George Wheeler
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Bridge Club
Dr. Bradley
Ray Dalbey
Jerome Connor
Altar and Rosary Society
St. Paul’s Church
Robert Light
Elmer Becker
Matt Boddicker
Watkins
Local social roundups in Conesville area
Social notices from Conesville detail the McKee Cousin club gathering at Eben and wife Williams home Friday evening. Mrs James McKee hosted the Reformed Ladies Aid on Wednesday with hostesses J Lynn Pace A A Jean Freeman Estle and Guy Forbes assisting. Dennis and wife Christian son hosted the high school faculty at dinner on Wednesday. Eva McKee held a birthday dinner for Randall Bebb on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee Cousin
Eben Williams
James McKee
Reformed Ladies Aid Society
J. Lynn Pace
A. A. Jean
Freeman Estle
Guy Forbes
Dennis Christianson
Eva McKee
Randall Bebb
P T A Study Club Meets at School House in Wadena
The P T A Study club met Tuesday afternoon at the school house with Mrs. Lottie Whittenbaugh in charge. Supt. Doughty and Mrs. Olive Knutson spoke on health. Mrs. Ernestine Herrling hosted the auction bridge club Tuesday evening with prizes awarded to Olive Knutson, Madge Corkery, Rita James and Mildred Minian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. A. Study Club
Lottie Whittenbaugh
Supt. Doughty
Olive Knutson
Ernestine Herrling
Auction Bridge Club
Madge Corkery
Rita James
Mildred Minian
Senior Class Party At School Gym Hosts Faculty Guests
Arlington reports a school senior class party in the gym on Wednesday evening with faculty guests Mrs. P H Klinefelter and Mrs. Burton North. Mrs Walter Little entertained the Pastime Embroidery club Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Henry Quitmyer hosted the South Side Community club and families Thursday. Mrs Ernest Nus hosted the Year Four club at her home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Klinefelter
Burton North
Walter Little
Henry Quitmyer
South Side
Ernest Nus
Friay
Bible Class and Ladies Aid Gather in Delaware
The Methodist church Bible class met at Mrs. Cecil Carter's home with Mrs. Aubrey Shriver in charge and Mrs. John Saunders assisting. The St. Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Frank Maurers home on Friday for their activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Cecil Carter
Aubrey Shriver
John Saunders
Ladies Aid Society
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Frank Maurer Friay
Modern Valentine Verse Trends Featured in 1938
The article notes a shift toward frank, modern Valentine messages with streamlined decoration and bold color changes. It highlights humorous and flirtatious verses, new symbols, and less lace, plus Valentine activities for children and social hosting details. It ends with marriage news for Lucile Griner and Charley Bender of Keswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Purity OES Honors Mrs Russell with School and Dinner
Mrs Mozelle Russell instructor in the twenty fourth district led a Purity chapter 365 OES school of instruction Friday at the Masonic temple. A dinner honoring her followed the initiation. The Purity Past Matrons club hosted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozelle Russell
Twenty-Fourth
Masonic Temple
Russell
Purity Past Matrons
Nora Duffe
Marion Henderson
Lillie Maurer
Wilton Woman’s Club
Caroline Maurer
Pearl Kelley
Local women host luncheon bridge at Iowa Memorial Union
West Liberty six local women hosted a one o'clock luncheon bridge in the foyer of the Iowa Memorial Union Iowa City with hostesses including Mesdames Ed Nay and R R Carpenter. High score honors went to S C Snider Boden Wolf and Ed Thompson. consolation to Will Propst. Out of town guests included Mrs Ed Thompson Monroe Mrs Charles Dutton Cedar Rapids and Mrs L A Schnaack Muscatine. The Band Mothers Club plans a card party Tuesday night in Masonic hall with bridge and five hundred, prizes, and lunch to raise funds for band uniforms. The committee in charge includes Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Memorial Union
Iowa City
Ed Nay
R. R. Carpenter
Dorothy Heatherington
Elmer, Merridith
Harold Templeman
T. R. Robertson
S. C. Snider
John Boden
Robert Wolf
Ed Thompson
Will Propst
Monroe
Charles Dutton
Cedar Rapids
L. A. Schnaack
Muscatine
Band Mothers Club
Masonic Hall
Local social notes from St Joseph and surrounding towns
Bridge and euchre prizes awarded at the St. Josephs card and dance social in Masonic hall with high scores by Mrs Frank Weber Mrs George Angerer and George Angerer committee members listed. social events include a Jensen couple courtesy visit for a Muscatine marriage and bridge at four tables with Valentine decor. Lotus chapter OES anniversary party 150 attended Columbus Junction and Half Hour club meetings with talks on Paris Ganges and Iowa industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kirby
R. W. Chris
J. C. Carey
Torrence McCabe
St. Joseph's
Masonic Hall
Frank Weber
Bridge
George Angerer
Euchre
Terrence McCabe
Paul Angerer
James Harney
Pat White
Clem Adams
Fritz Jensen
George Jensen
Lrst Presbyterian Church
Muscatine
George Harney
Ed Nay
Elmer Hinkhouse
Cleo Misel
Female McIntosh
L. R. Wiese
Chester Beach, Jr
Lotus Chapter
Robert Wolf
Andrew Guthrie
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Dean
Cornell Counsellor
Riley Armstrong
Women's Relief Corps
A. R. Gustafson
Gustafson
Mattie McCray
Jessie Farrer
Tarry Awhile Club
McCray
Dean Alice R. Betts
Kalona
Strawberry Point
Tattle-Tales
Marian Kirk
Ernie
Betty Anderson
Marian
Eddie Duchin
Paderewski
Doug
St. Joe
Phoebe Montgomery
Time Magazine
Education Department
David Battin
Franklin Battins
David
Dean Stauffacher
Harkness
Jim
Retex
Eos Uit
Conroy
Postville
Newhall
Conesville
Wadena
Arlington
Delaware
Lydis Wehmeier Perkins Dis
First Ave. E
Edith Knox
Frank
Anates
Ike
Webster
Harry Johnson
Hattie Bowman
Marie Brown
Jessie Duree
Liddie White
Velma Kepler
Lucile Griner
Charley Bender
Keswick
Clarence Bender
Wilton Junction
S. H. Aten
Happy Hour Club
Lou
Garrett
West Liberty
Columbus Junction
Tueseday
S. J. Lewis
Mae Simmers
Seine
Paris
Hope Dunn
Florence Burston
Ganges
India
Keith Robertson
Milo Arthur
Iowa
Grant Wood
Farrel Sm
Iowa’ Industries
Norah. A. Gott
C. R. Savings Bank
Aleeves
Wales
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