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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1935
Page
4
A collection of letters and advice pieces. A middle aged woman clings to youth while dressing teen style. A reader asks how to win a shy 34 year old in a 19 year old romance and how to handle a teasing brother. The columnist suggests pursuing other suitors, letting time resolve the crush, and arranging fatherly introductions.
Miss Alvena Paulsen hosted a Wednesday bridge event in Onslow with prizes to Mrs Russell Chaplin, Mr Marvin Hunwaredsen, Mic R A Collister, Mrs Dr. Wasson, and Mrs Leonard McKinetts Miocene Mie Carl Hatten en tertaned. Other participants included Miss Chimteern Sihmal feldt, Nias Hens Meenk, and Leonard Melvinstiy, with Mrs Hutton noted for serving as well.
An advertisement touts smart hats for warmer weather with clever folding and quick wear features. It hints at thrift options and the appeal of durable, affordable millinery, mentioning a Gazette Wart Ads listing for a lad’s suit and a lady's tailored suit in good condition for six dollars.
The Iowa City Woman's Club plans a Feb 28 garden short course with films and talks by Mrs C C Wilson and Mrs AFE Baldridge from Washington Iowa, plus Prof Frank F Horack on acid soil plants. James Aldous will run a question box, and Phi Gamma Delta hosts Glenn Cunningham at a recent smoker. Alpha Xi Delta elects Mrs Raymond Gregory as alumnae president.
Social calendar items include Mrs P H Giblin hosting her contract bridge club with Mrs H B Claypool high scorer. A marriage announcement for Miss Pearl Katherine Schafbach of Marengo to Harry Haack of Williamsburg with ceremony Feb 15 in Cedar Rapids. Royal Neighbors, Walther League, Thimble Twisters, Legion Auxiliary, and other groups held meetings and parties with multiple attendees and hosts listed.
Notes from Hopkinton toe ward class of the werk dest church school meeting. Mentions Mr and Mrs Bart Griffith and Wes Ras Chapter WEEP assist witnesses Mata Mins on Nita bert tad at octane Thatsraas Treasporns mat were Meound Mex borow sen Me and Miss Jy Ata Qe ter. Attendees include Mis VONedin Mires WONT Ree and Mis AR Stanger.
Old party events at the gymnasium featured prize awards with Miss Helen Lasack and Mrs FH Shinvanek among honorees. Pauline Lark won first place. Jettre Tlaathiogy Tan earned second. Vaiss Patmiera Vaughn hosted honors at her aunt's home with Mrs Hunwerdsen and Mr Peckash entertaining community members.
A spring overview of home fabrics features fern designs on mohair and leaf motifs in various arrangements. Stripes and floral patterns echo Regency and Oriental influences, with Chinese-inspired elements pairing with Eighteenth century furniture. The piece highlights bold striped chintz and spring silks for homes.
Monticello hosts Fortnightly and Thursday Bridge clubs with high scores and guests including Mrs Clarence Matthiessen and Mrs Carl Hodson. A shower at the Hoff man home followed Emelyn Hoffman and Leo Staner’s recent wedding. Chapter FP of PFE O marks annual tea and league officers are elected. Mr and Mrs Peterson celebrate 32nd anniversary with a Five Hundred prize event and a Wheatland dance planned for Sunday.
Wheatland Gartind chapter of Eastern Star held a party honoring Mr and Mrs Faward Reimers. Members included Mrs Remers of Wheatland Lodge. About 200 attended. gifts from the chapter were presented to Mrs Remers. Vernon Mowry named master of Wheatland Zeredctivy Iudge. Refreshments by Mrs Charles Barnes and Mrs Endorf. Relatives gathered at Welton home for seventh anniversary. five hundred honors given to several guests.
Emma Williams hosted Bow Knot ladies with Mesdames Orpha Williams Ed Dauber Frank Richardson and Harry Jirard. Lawrence Williams performed two songs as Twenty Centry members met with Martha Blayney aided by H E Irons Viola Mumby and Reva White. Friday Nora Stingley welcomed the Altruist club.
Whittier residents hosted a birthday celebration for Liza Rasher at the Rasher home with the Peppy Pals Sunday school class. A farewell party honored Mrs Belle Leaf and the Heaths with several neighbors in attendance as they prepare to leave on March 1.
Mrs Marguerite Hoagland of Center Point conducted a school of instruction for Mecca chapter OFES officers on Monday. In the evening initiatory work was demonstrated and Miss Marian Johnston hosted a dinner for Mrs Hoagland and Mrs Harry Lyons, worthy matron of the chapter.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette launches a recipe contest with $10 in weekly prizes. Send one recipe per sheet, print name and address, to the Recipe Contest editor by Wednesday Feb 27 at 5 pm. First prize $5 bond, second $3, third $2.
The wedding took place at St. John's Catholic church in Lisbon on Tuesday with Rev. Father William McNamee officiating. The couple left for a Chicago wedding trip after a reception and dance at Legion hall.
Belle Plaine society notes list P. E. O. meeting led by Mrs. Wertheim and lesson by Mrs. Wetherer, Sorosis and Portia clubs, Athena and Buffet Supper club plans, Edna Myers surprise party, a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Gewecke, Anne Malcolm contract bridge, and Dads night at John Jennings post 39 with R. W. Miller chairing, plus Home Art Club gathering.
The Philathean club meets Wednesday with Mrs. Ellsworth Van Fleet. Mrs. C. R. Off hosted the Poinsetta club Thursday. Mrs. Austin Wymore honored on her birthday by children and grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. John Maule Jr entertained in honor of the Calvin family moving near Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Fred Pine hosted her bridge club with guests including Mrs. Grace Rohloff and Mrs. Claude Green. Evelyn Smith had high score and Mrs. Keith Mason low.
Shellsburg hosts the American Legion auxiliary gathering at Mrs. Elizabeth Fish's residence. Harmony class hosted by Mrs. Olive Bull. Sewing club hosted by Mrs. Rector. Members listed include Lena Kibble Olive Bull Elena Owens Esto De Foe Ina Crum and others.
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