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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1936
Page
6
In Cedar Rapids a study highlights widowed mothers sacrificing to support and feed their children amid poverty and social stigma. It contrasts sensational Eastern critiques with local resilience, noting many mothers work outside, donate clothes, and prioritize care over self-indulgence.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Borchett hosted a New Year’s Eve party with guests including Mr and Mrs H E Shannon of Waterloo, Mr and Mrs C R Metcalf, Mr and Mrs Bill Gabel, Mrs Marie Borgstadt and children, and Charles Clark at the Clark residence. New Year’s Day, Rev and Mrs CFE Clark hosted additional relatives. Other local gatherings included Mr and Mrs Robert Chown hosting dinner for family and friends with several listed attendees.
Miss Ivanelle Palmer daughter of Mr and Mrs David Palmer of this city and Louis Lawrence youngest son of Mr and Mrs Fdeur Lawrence of near Greeley were married at the Catholic parsonage in Edgewood Thursday by Rev J J Hamill. The couple plan a brief visit with Mrs David Palmer of Toulon. The bride, a Edgewood school graduate, is the daughter of local residents.
Miss Kathryn Kay from Manchester married Arion McCormick of Ohn in Anamosa. The McCormicks are described as the granddaughter of Mrs. Rhines of Manchester as winter plans with two sons are noted. Nearby, guests at the Harry M Logan home included Marvin Logan and his Madison, Wisconsin wife, plus Cedar Rapids pair Donda Olson and Ray Glew families and Delhigh area guests. The William Robinson home hosted many visitors from Manchester, Silver Creek, Waterloo, and beyond.
West Branch hosted numerous holiday events with the Priscilla club entertaining at the Legion hall for a New Year guest night. Tommy Taylor celebrated his birthday with a grand surprise dinner by grandparents J T Butler and others attended by Miss Bobbie Glee Lewis Wille Miller Will Cozine and several friends.
Groups in Mt Vernon held New Year celebrations with family dinners and social events. Out of town guests included Louise Freer Florence Nicholson of Delaware Ohio and Elva Fordyce. Attendees at various gatherings included Mr and Mrs D Mueller Mr and Mrs Kelso Mr and Mrs F A Peterson and many others as bowls, bridge and ping pong sparked festive exchanges.
Millersburg Mr and Mrs Howard Cheney hosted a New Year’s Eve party with high bridge scores by Roy Fyson and Laurine Bauer. Attendees included many area couples and individuals from North English Guernsey and Des Moines, plus a misc shower for Mr and Mrs George Kinkead of Cedar Rapids. A marriage announced last week unites Rev A E Krause of Millersburg with Miss Florence Hendricks of Guernsey.
Clermont ladies hosted a bridge evening at Mrs. E L Crowe's home with Dan Burke taking high score and L L Carr second. Dr R V Brandt hosted the men's bridge group with Adrian Rivel winning high. A New Year's watch party at Marjorie Olson's home featured many young guests. Refreshments were served by Mrs Louie Olson. Dr and Mrs Brandt hosted a Monday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs D R Cottrell and family visiting.
Wheatland residents share anniversary and birthday celebrations. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Riedesel marked twenty years with 500 honors to several guests. Numerous gatherings followed including a birthday dinner, family reunion, and a wedding announcement for Bernadine Knoche and Lester Lund with plans for a January 8 ceremony.
West Union clubs resume gatherings this week with Mrs J C Probert hosting the West Union Art club, Mrs Minnie Camp the Wednesday Art club, and other hosts for the Tourist and Merryville Social clubs. Plays papers and programs are planned by multiple members including Mrs H H Buchmann and Mrs Blanche Waterbury.
The Riverside series at St. Mary s hall drew thirty families with Charles Rose high score and Ambrose Bopp consolation in crepe games. Pinochle saw Robert Deutsch top and William Knebel low. Bridge winners included Dr. C L Worley high and Thomas Walsh consolation. Clair Kucera won the door prize. A New Year s Day family dinner at Mrs Catherine Lintz s home included families from Kalona Richmond Washington and Kalona area relatives. Miss Inez Mannion hosted a miscellaneous shower.
Dr E E Blythe entertained guests for the Walsh Meade engagement notice with Magdalen Walsh as the bride to be Ralph Meade of Tiffin. Emma Deutsch won high score honors Norma Knebel consolation and Mrs Fred C Kron took traveling prize at bridge. Guests included Mrs Paul Knebel Mrs Fred C Kron Miss Mary Louise Walsh Miss Dorothy Soukup Miss Norma Knebel Miss Zelda Shebeck Miss Margaret Jane Griffin Miss Opal Geret and Miss Edith Heitarman of Davenport and Miss Emma Deutsch of Cedar Rapids. Sunday Holy Name and Rosary societies meet at St Marys hall with supper and officers elections followed by cards.
Several parties hosted by school friends over the holidays featured bridge and contract games. Winners included Helen Hinsch, Rena Pilkington, Mari Ann Huebsch, and Ruth Coon with high scores. Guests and hostesses spanned Chicago and Minneapolis visitors, with clubs planning a joint meeting at the Alright hotel and dinners hosted by B P W and Tourist clubs.
A birthday dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Harvey Huffman honoring Mrs Effie Huffman Bonnie Lou Edwards and Harvey Huffman. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry Buck and daughter Darlene Mr and Mrs Herbert Littell Wirth Willey and Mrs Effie Huffman of Baldwin Mr and Mrs Ralph Edwards and daughters Bonnie Lou and Rosalee and Frances Fayram of Monmouth. The Ladies Aid society held a 2 holiday party Friday afternoon.
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