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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1938
Page
21
Mary Manners urges husbands to find rest and comfort at home after long work weeks. She argues men should not shoulder endless housework for pay as a double burden prevents peak performance at work. The letter from Jim praises Mammy’s values and supports considerate husbands.
The advice warns against marrying a drinker who promises to quit. It suggests doubt about his promises and urges him to quit before marriage, arguing that true love shows by breaking the habit first rather than at the altar.
A reader, identifying as GOOD SCOUT, asks how to handle preferring male company while parents require mingling with girls. The response advises balancing friendships with girls and maintaining boy friends, emphasizing companionship with peers of the same age.
Social pages from Iowa City list several engagements and weddings. Cornelia Brady, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Brady, to Jay Levi of Mason City. Vivian Heiser to Clifford Goody. Marjorie Kerr to Albert Waldschmidt. Margaret Demery wed Richard Ostburg in St Patrick’s Rectory with Rev Patrick J O’Reilly officiating.
Visitors in Iowa City over New Year's weekend are numerous as open houses welcome guests. The Voight home hosts a 4 to 6 PM tea with hundreds of attendees aided by Mr and Mrs Hamill. Prof and Mrs Runner host Dean and Mrs McGregor with children John and Mary from Mount Vernon. Miss Rose Coffey visits her parents while staying in Ft Dodge. A holiday guest, Miss Clara Schultz of Evanston Illinois, stays with the McCollisters. Open houses for Lothrop Smith and guests total seventy friends. The Music Study club meets Tuesday with a program by local members and a Finland music paper reading by Mrs Ruckmick. Three Iowa City Women’s clubs plan meetings this week.
Grace Gordon of Sioux City has been chosen as Girl Reserve secretary for the Cedar Rapids YWCA succeeding Elizabeth Dodd whose marriage to Dodd Watkins of Minneapolis was announced. Gordon, a Morningside College graduate, will assume duties this week and has prior experience as a Girl Reserve adviser and camp counselor.
Conesville residents Hilda and Anna Owen hosted the Double Eight card club on Tuesday night. High scores went to Mrs. John Coffin and Forrest Mowell, with consolation to Mrs. Wilbur Brehme and John Curtin. The McKee Cousin club marked New Year’s Eve with Mr. and Mrs. Kelly McKee and Miss Eva McKee. Grace Evangelical Sunday school hosted a young peoples party at Miss Hilda Owen’s home, and the community youth gathered Thursday evening at the Methodist church.
Department Tuesday discussion on handwork led by Mrs. C. M. Spicer. Drama meeting Thursday afternoon directed by Mrs Ansel Martin with cast including Mrs Roy G. Busby and Mrs Lewis C. Jones. Public welfare section holds all day Friday at Mrs. John Brady home with hosts Mrs George R. Gay Mrs Thomas Wagner and Mrs George R. Davies. January activities of University club start Tuesday evening with dinner and bridge. committee includes Mrs Erwin K. Mapes chair and several members. Hostesses plan bridge Jan 11. Athens Historical Circle to meet tomorrow at Mrs C. S. Meardon's for book review. Rundell club hosts at Beck residence tomorrow. Installation of officers for three I O C F lodges planned for Wednesday at 7:30 in Odd Fellow Hall with officers of Eureka lodge Carnation Rebekah lodge and Iowa City Rebekah lodge to be installed. installing officers Alfred Maas and Ethie Brown.
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