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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1937
Page
25
A Mary Manners column laments Mrs J s disdain for youth and fashion while praising modesty and grace. A reader PET asks about a quarrel with a newcomer boyfriend. Miss Manners advises not giving up old friends and to end the relationship if he cannot accept her social ties.
Tim asks about dating many girls with no steady partner. The adviser notes Tim is popular but warns that lasting relationships require more than casual fun. urges others to share views on this subject.
Belle Plaine residents hosted multiple card and social clubs. Mrs Eldo Meyers and Mrs W A Butzloff organized a Ladies Aid and Linger Longer, Contract, Turn About, and other bridge groups met at various homes. Mr. and Mrs. Shirk prepare to move to Chicago with showers and gatherings noted.
North English high school faculty enjoyed a party at the R L Evans home with Anne Collins and Lucille Hanley as hostesses. Guests included Forest Miller and Mr and Mrs Carl Hogendam who received high and low bridge scores, and Mrs Crary won the traveling prize. Mr and Mrs Bruce Wilson hosted a separate gathering with several couples in attendance. The Public Library association elected a library board: Chairman Mrs W C Carson secretary treasurer Mrs A C Schoenthaler and several named members on the book committee.
A series of local gatherings were held Monday through Wednesday across Tipton. The Kildare Klub hosted by Mrs. Ethel Hines featured high and low tallies, with multiple ladies noted for hosting and prize awards at bridge and related sessions.
Mr. and Mrs. John Alexander hosted a Thursday evening gathering featuring bridge and games. Prizes went to Mrs. DeVere Port Jay Patten Mrs. A C Hoorneman and Gus Clausen. Guests included multiple local couples and club members. Willing Workers met with Mrs. G L Dyke and the Woman's club met with Mrs. C L Burroughs on Thursday with a program including Mrs. Newhard Mrs. Hann and Mrs. Yocum.
Elwood Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Riggs entertained guests and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Albert Miller, Ernest Andrews, Mrs. Margaret Scott, and Lawrence Hartvigsen. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Benton, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hartvigsen, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Scott, and Mr. and Mrs. Riggs.
Congregational and Presbyterian groups met in Monticello on Wednesday with devotions, reports, and programs led by several members. A fiftieth wedding anniversary was celebrated for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Bader. A marriage at Castle Grove Lutheran church united Louise Eiben and Herman Egger with a prayer service and Lohengrin march. Neighborhood bridge, League of Women Voters, and Thursday bridge clubs held meetings with various prizes and high scores.
At the Methodist Ladies Aid dinner on Wednesday a birthday table honored members with December and January births. Present were Mrs. Jennie Nabholz, Erma Stainbrook, Bus ter DeWitt, Doris Evans, Herb Sturm, Shirley Finch, Mrs. Marie Bowers, Dale Peck, Beverly Peck, Hazel Stevenson, Ward Stainbrook, Miss Anna Nelson, Gladys Sanders and Miss Evelyn Brittin. The birthday cake was presented by Miss Ellezeane Hines.
The Coralville gathering met on Wednesday with reports from Mrs. Alfred Robinson Mrs. J F Crumley Mrs. Earl Ewart and Mrs. John McDonald. Mrs. A Hutchinson also spoke. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. J F Crumley and Mrs. B H Rarey.
The Monday Evening Bridge club in Chelsea met at Mrs. Lola Comte’s home with Mrs. James Novotny taking high honors and Mrs. Don Hrabak earning low honors. The Willing Workers of the Methodist church gathered in the church tea room with Mrs. Albert Kosta hosting, assisted by several members.
Mrs. Bertha Bieber hosted the Woman's club with a program by Mrs. Jessie Werden and Mrs. Lillian Werden. The five hundred club was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Anker Kleis. Prizes went to Mary Voespel, Sarah Zak, Minnie Bristol, Inez Sutton, John Yardem and Howard Gee. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Lubben celebrated Mrs. Clare Scott's birthday Tuesday.
Mrs. Pearl Bishop entertained the Methodist aid group Wednesday in Central City. Mrs. Collin Fleming hosted the Willing Workers class of the Federated church on the same day.
Exuberant description of pattern 4208 Anne Adams frock with deep V neck shoulder yoke and center panel, advertised as slimming for sizes 34 to 48. Promotes wear at social occasions and through spring, with fabric options and step by step sewing instructions. Includes ordering details and prices for pattern and book from Cedar Rapids Gazette.
The wedding of Miss Arlene Catlin daughter of Mrs Maude Catlin to Marion Langham son of Mr and Mrs Herman Langham will take place at the bride’s sister Mrs Thelma Hobson’s home in Vinton The Rev E A Sabin will officiate In attendance are thirty relatives and friends The couple will reside in Belmond where Langham manages a Diamond Brothers store Several out of town guests are listed including Raymond Langham Dolores Stone and Wallace Mann
Shellsburg Mr and Mrs Everett Elson entertained their bridge club on Monday. Mrs Holly Nettell hosted Thursday for Mr and Mrs R E Harbert Mr and Mrs Vernon Alden and Donald Mrs Mollie Harless E M Bratton and Mrs Kathleen ee
North Liberty Ladies Aid of the Methodist church gathered at Mrs. Ella Chamberlin’s home with Mrs. Anna Stoner of Cedar Falls as guest of Mrs. William H. Palmer for a quilting event.
A roundup of gatherings includes a Mrs James Wasoba shower hosted by Mrs Leigh Pearson in Lost Nation, bridge luncheons hosted by Mrs George Larson and Mrs L L Doolittle, Mount Moriah chapter officers entertained by Mrs George Fegan, Congregational church circle hostesses, and C Sharp Junior Music club elections led by Miss Florence Hale with Robert Hanna as president.
Solon Ladies of the Altar society prepared for their Thursday meeting on January 14 with hostesses Mrs H O Horn Mrs C J Shimon Mrs Edward Reinhard Mrs Marcella Reuter and Mrs Charles Novotny listed as hosts.
The Women's club met at Mrs. Joyce Swan son with co host Mrs. Eva Baumgartner directing the program and Hattie Mason leading song with Irma Wildasin as accompanist. Multiple church and society groups held gatherings including the Methodist Ladies aid St Marys Rosary society and the Martha class. Friends and members surprised Mr and Mrs Orville Ford on his birthday with a Birthday club gathering.
Lost Nation Dinner club entertained at the Balster home Tuesday with five hundred across four tables. High prizes went to Mrs. Aaron Schultz and Roy Rutenbeck, second to Mrs. Roy Rutenbeck and Aaron Schultz. Afternoon Bridge club hostess was Mrs. Donald Nodurft with prizes to Mrs. Lloyd Nodurft and Mrs. Carl Wazac.
Mrs Effie Kennedy and Hazle entertained the Marion Garden club on Tuesday with a list of attendees including Anna Bedell Tacy Willits Edna Williams Olive Martin Nettie Armstrong Eloise Gatewood Ann Kluber Alma Grimes Lizzie Joyce Laura Stanley Emma Coppock Elizabeth Anderson Lucy Findall Addie Kinkead Myrtle Carnahan and Cora Dewees while Howard Williams attended as a guest in Whittier.
American Legion auxiliary led by Mrs Arthur Hamann met Monday. Mrs Frank Bradsick entertained Tuesday. 500 club dined Wednesday with Mrs John Leeck. Ladies Bridge club gathered Thursday with Mrs George Eichmeyer. Mrs Brainerd and Mrs Robert Harder hosted Thursday. Lak A Name Bridge club hosted Friday by Mrs L F Wiese. Lutheran Ladies Aid officers listed. bridge group met at Dr and Mrs F G Hall. Industrial Circle of Church of Christ met at Mrs Roy Dunston. Fortnightly club met Tuesday at Mrs Kate Bickel. New Cycle Literary club met Tuesday at Mrs Arthur Schmidt. committees named. books reviewed by Mrs Floyd Thompson and Mrs V L Currier.
West Liberty Womans Legion auxiliary held a Wednesday meeting with Mrs A E Ady as hostess assisted by Mrs Lysle Holmes. Mrs George Peters and Mrs Jay Duncan were initiated. The two day South Prairie Institute closed with a Thursday program in which Bernie Knutson spoke on Hawaii. Officers were re elected Ray Buckman president Vernon Wright vice president and John Kile secretary and treasurer.
Miss Mildred Smith hosted 16 guests at the Jess Van Horn home for an oyster supper in honor of Coach Dale Smith whose birthday fell January 13. Attendees included Verl Miller Lysle McKillip Vern Miller Francis Lindle Louis Federlein Richard Hoverter Dalton Phillips Orville Sterner John Ervin Chet Zimmerman Robert Freese Miss Mildred Smith and Mr and Mrs Jess Van Horn Mable Carsile. The group played progressive 500 with Verl Miller and Chet Zimmerman sharing the high score.
Ruth Mary Buresh, 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs John B Buresh, will perform a recital at Sinclair Memorial chapel under piano instructor Alma Turechek of Coe college. The program includes eighteen works from classic to modern schools plus four of her own prize winning compositions. She is active in the Mozart and Junior Harmony clubs and has appeared with Franklin school orchestra. Admission is free.
Hale Friday Study Club met with Mrs. Celina Schladetzky as hostess. Mrs. Anna Jansen assisted. Mrs. Marian Kruse read a paper and Mrs. Mildred Dusanek read a poem. Guests included Miss Jean Broderson Roberta Nissen Donald Dusanek Louis Waltshire and Sidney Kruse. Miss Hilma Jones hosted a Coast ing party at Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Jones home on Saturday.
A card social at St Marys hall Tuesday honored Mrs William H Cress Edward Bushek Miss Nora Dautremont Richard Schnoe belen Mrs Louis Waldschmidt Miss Teresa Brophy and Miss Viola Gerot. Families sponsoring the affair include James Walsh Mrs William Wingler Mrs Mary E Yeggy Louis Waldschmidt Anthony Yeggy Lester Thomann Clair Swift Alvin Stransky Lawrence Simon J W Schradel Mrs Elizabeth Shebek Francis Schnoebelen Herman Ruth Clarence Rummelhart R H Heitzman J J Rotenburger J B Quinn George Rotenburger Edward Muller Mrs William Prebyl Arthur Lorack Mary Lohberger Joseph Libenguth Anthony Kron R A Knittel William Knebel John Gase Albert Klein Mrs Mary Kern John Thomann Zeno Knebel.
The week featured numerous gatherings hosted by the Pan Hellenic Society and other groups with prize winners named Mrs. Harry Stover and Mrs. W. T. Armbruster. Marital rites were held for Dean F. Chase’s daughter Effie Chase and Dale F. Gleason’s son in Galena Illinois.
Arlington residents hosted multiple small gatherings this week. Mrs. Will Ball entertained the J F F club Tuesday and Mrs. Herbert Hill hosted Thursday Bridge. Guests at Mrs. Fred King's birthday event included many friends from Independence Marble Rock Castalia Lawler West Union and Arlington.
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