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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1937
Page
26
Washington reports that more than three and three-fourths million women are both wage earners and homemakers. The study, from unpublished Census data, notes many live in city areas and that a large share are sole earners in their families.
A flurry of club gatherings occurred with Kings Daughters, Wapsipinicon Garden Club, Modern Fiction, and Pinochle groups meeting at multiple local homes. Prizes were awarded to members including Mrs. John Lang and Mrs. Leonard Dice, while reviews were presented by Mary Koepke and Margaret Robertson.
Miss Myrtle Johnson of Atkins became the bride of Ival H. Schulze of Van Horne in a single ring ceremony at the Evangelical parsonage with Rev. P. L. Davis officiating. Attendants included Caspar Risdale and Ray Seymour. The couple plans to reside near Van Horne after March 1 and held a public wedding dance in Morris hall, Newhall.
Local youths enjoyed a skating party hosted by the Epworth League while Ladies Aid held a quilting session. A variety of clubs including Cinderella, Whip-poor-will, and contract groups met at homes or churches, with prizes awarded and programs led by members such as Mrs. Alt, Mrs. Cross, and Miss Zeller. The Congregational church marked D L Moody’s birthday with morning and evening services and a family night dinner.
Watkins Aloysius Oberrenter of Watkins and Agnes Fitzgerald of Van Orne were married Wednesday in Van Horne. A dance at Nor way Wednesday evening honored the couple. Mrs Henry Voss hosted St. Patrick's church women Tuesday with cards and lunch served afterward.
A nostalgic shopping column advises men on Valentine presents for women, noting perfumes and cosmetics, shimmery jewelry, red gloves and purses, heart shaped note paper, and hosiery. It urges early buying and suggests thoughtful selections to delight wives, sweethearts, mothers, or sisters.
Mrs. Leo V. Lawrence was Miss Freda Hart before her marriage Monday morning at St. Josephs church in Prairieburg. The newlyweds will settle on a farm two miles southeast of Prairieburg.
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