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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1941
Page
13
Social notes report Geraldine Laele and Lavere Buroker forming nuptial plans with a February wedding in St Marys Iowa City. Other engagements include Carol Margaret Miller and Kenneth Jones in Quasqueton, Irene Retta Blairstown fiancé Arnold Furler, and Irene Werner hosting a Dubuque visit with wedding plans referenced. Community clubs and meetings occupy the rest of the page with schedules and lectures.
At a Monday Toledo Garden club meeting Mrs. Carrie McKinney president announced the year’s program committee. Members of the Toledo Woman's club met Tuesday with Paintings and Sculpture as the theme. Mrs. Earl Minard hosted. Papers were read by Mesdames C. W. Maplethorpe Marie Dickens and Alice D. Morford. Karlene Kupka played two piano solos. Mesdames F. W. Jakeman and Don V. Wells spoke at the Nineteenth Century club Tuesday at Mrs. F. C. Scott’s home. The Rural Housewife's club held its February meeting Wednesday at the community building with hostesses Mesdames Russell Holmes Carl Ebersole Miles Hanifs George Gary Ned Dann and Archie Otterman. Mrs A. G. Smith and Miss Dorothy Runkle hosted a surprise program for chapter DF P. E. O. at the Runkle home Wednesday.
Numerous Betcy Jane Shafer of Harper and Rex A. Eastburn of Sigourney plan to wed February 23 in Sigourney. Corrine Fultz of LaPorte City will marry Robert R. Wilson of Dysart this month. Jerretta Tubbs of Maquoketa engages Robert L. Smith of Cedar Rapids with a February 16 wedding planned in Maquoketa Methodist Church.
A mixed jumble of light vignettes and social notices. A four year old jokes about not “going straight up” and several items describe meetings, dances, and exhibitions involving YWCA junior week Sigma events, and Davenport art shows. Daughters of Isabella plan a Wednesday meeting at the Roosevelt hotel.
More than 75 Cedar Rapids women gathered Saturday afternoon at the Crystal ballroom of the Montrose hotel for a luncheon arranged by Miss Hope Sawyer and Miss Eda V. McCready on behalf of the Eppley hotel company. Guests sat at a large U shaped table with Valentine colors, red tapers, and heart marked place cards. Prizes included a week end at the Elms. Daughters of Isabella announced new books for the public library shelf, listing multiple titles in history fiction biography religion and music biographies.
Local note reports Mr. and Mrs. Darrell C. Eves acquiring five acres at 2405 Van Vechten Road SF with a house and planning a four stall concrete stable and winding bridle paths through timber. They aim to move in by March 1 and adapt the home to their riding life near Van Vechten park.
The column answers two domestic queries. A husband’s temper can scar children unless he tries to curb it, and a man should assert independence with a demanding partner. The advice urges self-control and reassessment of behavior to protect family dynamics.
Mrs. Mary Redmond born Mary Buell in Garry Owen settlement will turn ninety today. She lived in the area for 85 years, married to William Redmond in 1882, and they raised eight children with 14 grandchildren. Her birthday dinner will be hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Morrissey at 4036 First Avenue East. The same issue notes the Chicago and North Western Women’s Club luncheon at the YWCA with plans for a February 26 card party and honors for prize winner Mrs. A Stickel.
Miss Mary Konecny daughter of Mr and Mrs C Konecny of 1000 Eighth Street NW and Lawrence Farris son of Mr and Mrs Roy Farris of 416 Fifth Avenue SW were united in marriage February 1 at Olivet Presbyterian Church in a 2 PM ceremony performed by Rev E J Wykle. Altar was decorated with palms candelabra and pastel flowers. The bride wore ivory satin with a tulle veil and carried calla lilies. Her sister Mrs H J Zahradnik was matron of honor and Jack Farris served as best man. After the ceremony a few relatives and friends gathered at the bride’s home and the couple left for a wedding trip to Chicago. Mr Farris is employed by Hall Manufacturing Company. They will reside at 725 Ellis Boulevard NW.
Miss Magmie Reineheimer Audrey Randall Catherine Berry Ellen Borghart and Mrs Mary Borghart depart Marion Cedar Rapids for a two week motor trip visiting New Orleans Miami Beach and Smoky Mountain National Park. Maltese Cross circle meeting set for Tuesday at 10 30 a m with picnic luncheon to follow. Pi Omicron sorority plans a Roosevelt hotel gathering Monday at 7 30 p m.
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