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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1937
Page
50
Advice column style piece by Mary Manners discusses age and youth culture focusing on Mrs J attitudes toward young people, modesty, and fashion with reader questions about friendships and steady dating. It includes guidance from Dear Miss Manners and a playful response about social dynamics among teens and young adults.
The Ladies Aid of Belle Plaine Luther an church met with Vis Elde Wes ers on Thursdays. Several bridge clubs were entertained across the week including Linger Longer Club by Mrs Naomi Little and Contract Club by Mrs Robert Lestersis. Mrs C W Burnham hosted Turn About Bridge. Mrs Palmer joined Linger Lange on Wednesday. Vic Thelma Malcolm hosted bridge on Wednesday. Mrs Glen Peters hosted BOB B cuts on Wednesday with guests from Luverne and Nebel. Mr and Mrs Shirk received greeting parties as they moved to Crane Seturdas. Mrs Wallace Snyder hosted the Wednesday bridge club and a kerchief shower for Mrs Shirk.
The North English High School faculty entertained at the Ro Lo Evans home with hostesses Anne Collins and Lucille Hanley. Guests included Forest Miller and Carl Hogendam. The Publi Library association elected officers and committee members including Chairman Mrs WC Carsor and secretary-treasurer Mr A Schoenthaler.
Local church and club groups held meetings through the week. Hostesses included Mrs Ethel Hines and Mrs John France, with various associations sharing Bible study, reviews, and prize-winning bridge sessions.
Mrs John Alexander hosted friends Thursday evening at the Springville home with bridge and other games. Prizes went to Mrs DeVere Pert, Jay Patten, Mrs A C Hoorneman, and Gus Chiusen. Guests included Mr and Mrs G L Dyke, Mr and Mrs Gus Cleus en, Mr and Mrs C Hotchkiss, Dr and Mrs Darraw Mir, and Mrs Paul Sterne among others. Willing Workers and Women's Club meetings followed with hostesses and attendees short on details.
Local gatherings at the homes of Mrs Jobe Boteman and Mrs Ralph Bone feature devotionals and reports. A fiftieth wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs L R Bader is noted. Neighborhood bridge, League of Women Voters, and Ladies Aid circle activities are listed alongside a sewing pattern advertisement.
At the Methodist Ladies Aid dinner a December and January birthday table was set. Guests included Mrs. Jennie Nabholz Erma Stainbrook Bus ter DeWitt Doris Evans Herb Sturm Shirley Finch Mrs. Marie Bowers Dale Peck Beverly Peck Hazel Stevenson Ward Stain brook Miss Anna Nelson Gladys Sanders and Miss Evelyn Brittin. The birthday cake was presented by Miss Ellezeane Hines.
The Coralville Parent-Teacher Association met on Wednesday with reports from Mrs Alfred Robinson, Mrs J F Crumley, Mrs Earl Ewart and Mrs John McDonald. Mrs A Hutchinson spoke. Refreshments were served by Mrs J Crumley and Mrs BH Rarey.
Monday evening bridge club at Mrs Lola Comte's home with high honors to Mrs James Novotny and low honors to Mrs Don Hrabak. Willing Workers of the Methodist church met in the church tea room with Mrs Albert Kosta hosting, aided by Mrs William Stanek, Mrs James Blazek, Mrs Roy Ryan, and Mrs Anna Benishek.
Mrs Bertha Bieber hosted the Woman's club with a program by Mrs Jessie Werden and Mrs Lillian Werden. Mr and Mrs Anker Kleis hosted their five hundred club with prizes won by Mary Voelper Sarah Zak Minnie Bristol Inez Sutton John Yardem and Monard Gee. Mr and Mrs Theodore Lubben entertained Tuesday honoring the birthday of Mrs Clare Scott.
Mrs F Pearl Bishop entertained the Methodist aid group on Wednesday. Mrs Collin Fleming hosted the Willing Workers class of the Federated church on Wednesday.
In Vinton the wedding of Miss Arlene Catlin daughter of Mrs Maude Catlin to Marion R Langham son of Mr and Mrs Herman Langham will take place at the bride’s sister Mrs Thelma Hobson’s home with Rev E A Sabin officiating. Attending will be Mr and Mrs Keith Chandler and out of town guests include Raymond Langham Dolores Stone and Wallace Mann.
Shellsburg hosted gatherings as Mr and Mrs Everett Elson entertained their bridge club on Monday and Mrs Holly Nettell hosted events on Thursday for guests including Mr and Mrs R E Harbert Mr and Mrs Vernon Alden and Donald along with Mrs Mollie Harless E M Bratton and Kathleen Nettell among others.
North Liberty Ladies Aid of the Methodist church held a quilting at the home of Mrs Ella Chamberlin with guests including Mrs Anna Stoner of Cedar Falls visiting Mrs William H Palmer.
Oxford Junction hosts shower for Mrs James Wusoba with families including Ingwerson Harrs Wosoba Koranda and Burda clans. Hostess Leigh Pearson leads a bridge luncheon. prizes awarded to George Larson and J L Doolittle. Mount Moriah officers honored. C Sharp Junior Music Club elects officers. other bridge clubs and circle gatherings noted.
Solon hostesses for the Ladies of the Altar society meeting on Thursday January 14 were Mrs H O Horn Mrs C J Shimon Mrs Edward Reinhard Mrs Marcella Reuter and Mrs Charles Novotny.
Wilton Junction report shows the Women's club meeting at Mrs Joyce Swans home with co host Mrs Eva Baumgartner leading the program. Methodist Ladies aid and Martha class activities noted along with birthdays and greetings to Mr and Mrs Orville Ford.
A 13 year old pianist will present a recital featuring classical works. The young musician will perform a program spanning multiple composers and styles, showcasing technical skill and expressive interpretation.
Lost Nation residents held a dinner club at the Balster home. Five hundred was contested at four tables with high prizes going to Mrs. Aaron Schultz and Roy Rutenbeck. second to Mrs. Roy Rutenbeck and Aaron Schultz. Afternoon Bridge club hosted by Mrs. Donald Nodurft with prizes awarded to Mrs. Lloyd Nodurft and Mrs. Carl Wazac.
Mrs Effie Kennedy and Hazle hosted the Garden club gathering at 009 Whittier. Attendees included Anna Bedell Tacy Willits Edna Williams Olive Martin Nettie Armstrong Eloise Gatewood Ann Klub er Alma Grimes Lizzie Joyce Laura Stanley Emma Coppock Elizabeth Anderson Lucy Findall Addie Kinkead Myrtle Carnahan Cora Dewees with Howard Williams as a guest from Marion.
Keystone American Legion auxiliary met Monday with Mrs. Arthur Hamann. The 500 club met Tuesday with Mrs John Leeck. Ladies Bridge clubs gathered Thursday with several hostesses including Mrs. George Eichmeyer and Mrs. Frank Brainerd. Lutheran Ladies Aid officers listed with Mrs John Thiessen president and Rev. A. W. Brauer secretary.
A series of social gatherings were held Thursday and Tuesday at private homes. The Oop Vinton groups gathered at the Halls and at Mrs. Dunston, while the Fortnightly and New Cycle Literary clubs met at Mrs Bickel and Mrs Schmidt homes. Committees chaired by Mrs Schneider Mrs Becker and Mrs Burd assisted with reviews led by Mrs Thompson and Mrs Currier.
West Liberty Mrs A E Ady hosted the Legion auxiliary meeting assisted by Mrs Lysle Holmes. Mrs George Peters and Mrs Jay Duncan were initiated. The two day South Prairie Institute concluded with Bernie Knutson speaking on Hawaii. Officers re elected include Ray Buckman president Vernon Wright vice president and John Kile secretary treasurer.
Mildred Smith hosted an oyster supper for the Atalissa high school basketball team in honor of coach Dale Smith on his January birthday. Guests included Verl Miller, Chet Zimmerman, and others. Separate report notes Ruth Mary Buresh, 13, to give a piano recital at Sinclair Memorial chapel with a large program and prizes, and mentions the Friday Study club meeting with Mrs. Celina Schladetzky as hostess and guest lists Airing notes.
A Riverside card social took place at St Marys hall on Tuesday. Honorees included 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 are numerous including James Walsh Mrs William Wingler Mrs Mary E Yeggy Louis Waldschmidt Anthony Yeggy Lester Thomann and many others.
A string of club dinners and meetings fill the week with Mrs. Stebbins and Mrs. Gallagher hosting the Pan Hellenic dinner. Prizes go to Mrs. Stover and Mrs. Armbruster. A Galena, Illinois wedding unites Dean Chase’s daughter Effie and Dale Gleason’s son with attendants named Nellie Kausacka and Raymond Harford. Luther and Methodist groups hold their meetings across multiple homes and units.
Arlington society page lists gatherings hosted by Mrs. Will Ball Mrs. Herbert Hill Mrs. Fred King and guests from Independence Marble Rock Castalia Lawler West Union and Arellington. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. James Rawson Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rawson A J Murray D A Newton O S Rawson Mr. and Mrs. Lester Humphrey Rev E J Starr and others.
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