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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1935
Page
10
A reader discusses a man named Jim who, with a modest salary and a large family, pursues costly hobbies and purchases old books and antiques. The letter warns that restraint is needed and notes the impact on his household finances and his wife’s desires for simpler comforts.
Shellsburg couple John King and Dorothy N Doyle wed at King home with Rev. L W Inman officiating. The bridegroom is in the U S Army in Ft Des Moines. Attendants included Lena Weatherwax Verle Sanders and musicians were sisters of the groom. The report also notes Eastern Star events and local social gatherings with multiple attendees and dinners.
Springville circles and lodges held gatherings with notable members and visiting officers. Hattie Pearson led a Monday club program while Mrs Minnie Whitehill hosted Neighborhood club with Cap e gunn Lena Mann and others. Royal Neighbors and Foreign Missionary society also met with varied attendance and lessons led by Adah Hindman. Edgar Badger of Colgate honored by W F McNeilly's Fancy Works gathering.
Van Horne The Massionary society of the Exangelical church met at the E J Woltersdorf home Thursday Mrs Mary Woltersdorf assisted with serving The Loyal Woman's Sunday school class met at the home of the former Tuesday and Miss Alice Steigelmeyer assisted in the luncheon The St Andrews Lutheran Missionary society met at the church Thursday Refreshments were served by Mrs Marsin Kerkman Church members met at the church Thursday evening Thomas F Bevins post of the Legion met at Legion hall Thursday George Meier and Willam Senulze served
Onslow Mrs George Paulsen entertained Wednesday at bridge with prize winners including Mrs E G Rawson Mrs Marvin Hanward sen Mrs Howard Willison Mrs Duncan Wasson Mrs Kenneth Kennedy and Miss Alvena Paulsen. Out of town guests were Mrs F G Rawson Mrs Julins Westphal of Anamosa and Mrs Harry Manuel of Center Junction. Mrs Russell Chaplin assisted in serving. Mrs S G Hutton entertained a quilting party Thursday with Mrs George Tyon assisting in serving.
The Harry Chase hosted the Presbyterian Ladies Working Band Thursday with Ellen Andre ws leading the business. New members Mrs Charles Alyca Mrs Wills Martin Mrs Irving Ever and Mrs Elmer Schrader joined. guest Mrs Lou Abraken. George Courtney hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid society Thursday with Lucy Dodge in charge.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette reader note from Nancy Page offers a free Laurel Wreath quilt leaflet upon request and stamped envelope. The letter muses on birds and winter feeding while planning a fourth row bird block for the quilt.
The Nancy Page club describes planning a bird block with brown body and red cheek, orange beak, and possible red wing tips. They trace the bird from a clipping, mount pieces on cardboard, then transfer to materials, adding one eighth inch for seam allowance.
The article describes placing and basting a Cedar Waxwing on a quilt block sized 121 by 1242 inches square. It covers aligning the bird on a laurel branch, pinning at right angles, and using an invisible hemming stitch. Nancy Page members share tips to avoid snagging thread and to press the block before the next in the series.
Hopkinton residents attended several church society meetings this week. The Presbyterian Missionary Society hosted at Mrs Earl Brutsman home and the Reformed Presbyterian Missionary Society met at Miss Anna Edgar’s residence. Methodist Episcopal Missionary Society gathered at Mrs W W Loomis. Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Mrs J Pankuk’s home. Embroidery club hosted by Mrs Verna Neil with numerous guests. A surprise party honored Miss Mable Binney at E V Laughlin home and Mr and Mrs J L Batchelder celebrated their twentieth anniversary with friends.
A string of birthday and farewell parties are noted. Atkins hosted for Harry Gardemann and others, with many relatives present. Five Hundred card club entertained by Mrs. H C Krahling, high scorers Mrs. Adams and Mrs. England. Louisa Krug celebrated by her parents August and Mrs Krug with banco scorers George and Wilbert Schanbacher. Additional birthdays and a Davenport-bound farewell for Miss Hattie Schueler are recorded with numerous attendees from the Gardemann, Rinderknecht, Krug, and Schanbacher families.
Williamsburg residents hosted a sixth anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Greif with pinochle at four tables and high score by William Hendryx. Announcements included Mary Klever’s marriage to Harry McCammant of Millersburg and Maidie Williams’ marriage to Robert Shellady, both linked to Iowa City and local families. The Missionary prayer band met at Miss Mary Slager’s home. several local residents attended birthday gatherings and a waffle supper hosted by Mrs. Kenneth Lewis with bridge and Emma Blythe as high scorer.
The Self Culture club met with Mrs Emma Fritz on Monday. Mrs Walter Hammer presented a paper and Mrs Irving Taylor reviewed a book. Gracia guild met at Mrs Dollie Moon’s home Friday. Eula Dutton led devotions and Marguerite Ayres reviewed a book. Lois Woods elected president with Jennie Horner as vice president and Carrie Smith as secretary. Moon treasurer and White Cross secretary Mary Fry and Lucile Davidson membership. Eula Dutton missionary education. Walter Kichl and Harry are mentioned.
Davidson and Mrs. Herbert Smith hosted the Pollyanna class on Tuesday at Mrs. Frank Miller's home with program by Mrs. Queenie McKlquham and Miss Marjorie Crissman. The Priscilla class met at Mrs. C. G. Stookey's home with Mrs. Walter Spry as assistant hostess.
Monday gatherings at Mrs. M. J. Fitzgerald home and Tuesday sessions at Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Gaylord Times featured book reviews and questionnaires. A Miss Marjorie Vogel shower preceded her Tuesday wedding to Edward Schuman, with other showers and a PEO chapter jubilee noted.
Advertisement asks readers to send ten cents per missing Laurel Wreath block from The Gazette series and to include a stamped addressed envelope, addressed to Nancy Page at The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Newhall relatives surprise Arleigh and (Mrs) Boddicker for their first anniversary. A Presbyterian church night supper, church program, and visits by Russell Cooper and musicians plus neighborhood and women's card clubs are recorded. The Horton farewell marks a move to Mount Vernon.
Stanwood Mrs Albert Halsemeyer and Mrs Floyd Spear spoke at a Stanwood Women's Club meeting held at Mrs Otto Evers' home. Miss Oake Swift hosted C M A club. Methodist Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs James Spear's home with Mrs Robert Crist leading devotionals and Mrs Nell Brady Bushnell as program leader.
One hundred twenty five people attended a shower at Amber bowery Thursday for Irma Toenjes and John Bodeker who plan to marry February 14.
Chapter DY PEO hosted its annual B S dinner at the Willer home with 44 attendees. Review of Afternoon Neighbor featured by Mrs. Kelley at Searchlight club. Bridgette club and guests entertained at Mrs. Fraseur home. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Werling and Mrs. Harris. Bridge prizes won by Miss Edith Buck. events continued with Past Matrons buffet and Afternoon bridge club gathering.
Mrs Irma Baker hosted a luncheon inviting Mrs R O Zimmerling the former member now in Toledo. Mrs Emil Hokenson hosted the Needlecraft club on Thursday. Mrs Lillyan Heston entertained the A F T club on Friday.
The Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Van Nice celebrate their golden wedding today at home. Married February 10 1885 in Marlonville Missouri they settled in Greenfield before moving to Waukon in October 1889. He led local and Rossville churches and has officiated 879 marriages. She turns 75 on May 16. The couple’s long ministry spans nearly five decades.
Election of officers in the Community Presbyterian Aid Society sections held Wednesday afternoon naming hosts leaders assistants and secretary treasurer for each group. Bridge teas at Mrs Kohlman and Mrs Meier homes awarded prizes to Mrs Miller Mrs Williams and Mrs Carroll.
Bruce Cheney hosted a bridge party in South English with guests R. A. Sloan Earl Dunn B. G. Halverson N. O. Walk Leslie Walk Lynn Brower Roy Grove Paul and Renals Roberts Clarence Grove Howard Spivey Ralph Miller Loren Coffman Earl Sheaffer and Wayne Hurst attending. Women of the Christian Aid plan a Thursday meeting with Mrs Lydia Hervey. Mrs Mary Horn and daughter Leila to entertain the Baptist auxiliary this week.
Anamosa reports list activities from various clubs and churches. The Nowtompatimmin Camp Fire group met Monday while the Past Matrons club of Mount Moriah chapter O E S gathered with several members Thursday. Others hosted events include card parties, bridge gatherings, an art program, and a missionary society meeting. The Passion play was shown at the Methodist church.
Olin and Mrs Elias Williams hosted dinner for Mr and Mrs W Merritt for their thirty fifth wedding anniversary. Methodist Ladies Aid met at the church with hostesses H E Irons Grace Tudor Audrey McCormick and Delpha Swartzell. Birthday guests included Mrs Sophia Joura Emma Lesley Willa Lazare Maude Merritt and Anna Larsen. United Brethren Aid met with Mrs Enoch Lawson and assistants Jessie Cripps Velma James. Dr and Mrs F E Truax Reva White Zula Alexander and Ida Stingley hosted the Hiawatha chapter of O E S. United Brethren Missionary Society met with Mrs Alma Stuart. The Altruist club honored Mrs Nettie Miller with a birthday party and picnic lunch.
Oxford Junction social notes report a pre nuptial shower for Christina Lasack at the high school gym with over 100 guests. She and her sister Mary will travel to Chicago for the February 20 wedding at St Thomas Aquinas rectory. Out of town guests are listed and bridge club prizes noted.
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