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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1935
Page
10
A column-era discussion questions parental sacrifice and control in Helen's broken engagement. It also presents two Miss Manners Q A items about a woman torn by a long time lover and a dance-night infidelity with advice urging restraint, communication, and forgiveness.
What Cheer high school faculty surprised Mrs Helen Cleland a recent bride and fourth grade teacher at her home on Thursday. Hosts Madge Ford Nettie Schliefer Mildred Patterson served refreshments. Several clubs held meetings and hosted social events with various members named.
A fragmented social notice lists residents and family names including Delbert Tetsigler and others, with references to Lea Meser, Misses Strasere, and Vrs Elmer Rus. The entry appears as a decorative community record of people present and roles at a local event.
Oxford Junction residents enjoy a Happy Hour club gathering with prizes awarded to Mrs Berniece Hanwardson first Mrs Grace Burian second and Mrs Sylhia in a long consolation. Also noted is the marriage of Mr and Mrs Tye in Cedar Rapids on January 10 prior to her marriage Mrs Pauline Slouha was known as Miss Slouha.
London Miss Elizabeth Heiner hosted the bridge club on Thursday. Honors were awarded to Mrs. J. V. Milota and Mrs. C E. Stoffler. Quilting parties were held last week at the homes of Mrs. F. C. Richmann and Mrs. Louisa Ermstring.
Traer residents Traer Leroy Dinsdale and Miss Louise Kampe wed at Rev. S. E. Wright's Des Moines home. bride daughter of Chester Kampe. The couple will farm with groom's parents. In Traer, Miss Dorothy Suchy and Adolph Chizek married at the Congregational parsonage with relatives in attendance. The Suchy parents marked their 33rd wedding anniversary as guests at a reception and dance followed. A separate shower honored Mrs. Wallace Young. Masonic and Eastern Star lodges installed officers at Masonic hall with local and Tama officers assisting.
Arlington notices show Mrs J R Gordon entertaining the Four Four club Friday and Mrs John Swartz hosting Here Missionary society Tuesday. A high school party occurred at the gym Saturday and the Lesson Auxiliary met at Mrs O C Meshe's home last week. Mrs I F Barnes hosted the Afternoon Bridge club Tuesday while the Helping Sister club held a prenuptial shower for Miss Fern Nus engaged to Jor Bates of Strawberry Point. Mrs Frank Gitchell hosted Vine Triangle club Friday with Mrs C M Hazard leading the program.
Last week Lone Tree sewing club gathered with Miss Elizabeth Kirk. Papers were read by Ella Merpar Rose Petsel Dorothy Rhal bourne and Bertha Shoquist. A missionary meeting followed at Mrs M R Griebel home with attendees Mrs Griebel Mrs F Lurz and Mrs WD Berkey assisting.
Mr and Mrs Albert Haese Jeer hosted the E D S cub at dinner Tuesday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Don Smith, Mr and Mrs Roland Spear, Mr and Mrs Pau Ostergaard, Mr and Mrs Allen Elliott, Mr and Mrs Alfred Meyer, Mr and Mrs Fire Meyer, and Mr and Mrs Arte or Ropa.
Nancy Page guides readers on making the Laurel Wreath quilt block featuring an oven bird. The article discusses colors, design tracing, fabric pieces, and applique steps, noting the block's placement as the third row and its use in various sewn items. It promotes a free leaflet via stamped return mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Edith Winkler daughter of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Winkler wed Irvin Rhatigan at the bride’s Monticello home with Rev Armin Tendick officiating The couple will reside here where Rhatigan manages a Standard Oil service station A prior shower honored the bride and various church and auxiliary meetings were announced through the week noting officers and gatherings
The Progressive Woman's Club met at Miss Leota Wherry's home with Jean Roush and Mrs Elmer Buckingham presenting. Bay View Club gathered at Mrs W W Bronson's. Mrs W J Beckwith led a round table. Hawthorne Club met at Mrs William Wilker's. other members included Mary Ann Wilker and Mrs L B Madsen. Pleasant Ridge luncheon featured Mrs Ray Heasty with programs by Mrs Laura Fishwild and Mrs C F Saxon. Everready Club met at Mrs Otis Babcock's. Mrs Chris Anderson gave the program. Luther League met at Florence Westphal's home with Elda Brunscheen guiding the lesson and Miss Westphal playing piano. Pris cilla Club met at Mrs Charles Dawes. Pollyanna Circle met with Mrs C N Rogers. Dorcas class held an all day meeting at Mrs E R Marshall's. Cozy Club hosted by Mrs L M Sherrill. Bridge prizes went to Mrs Claude Sears, Mrs Lyle Marshall, Mrs Lester French. Mrs M R Terhune hosted her card club. prizes to Mrs Gordon Marshall, Mrs W S Roush, Mrs Lyle Jenkins. Diana Fret Club entertained by Mrs W B Scarliff. prizes to Mrs John Holub, Mrs Milo Johnston, Dora Thomson, Ellen Marshall. Social Card Club met at Mrs Henry Nissen's. prizes to Mrs Ida Becker, Mrs Henry Westphal Sr., and Mrs Gus Von Sprecken.
The Federated Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs C Hoover's home on Wednesday. The Methodist Missionary Society gathered at Mrs J R Gardner's home on Thursday. Prize winners included Dr E P Bigger, Mrs Clifford McQuown, and Mr and Mrs S F Emerson. Muss Ethel Dickey hosted a surprise birthday dinner Monday with Hub Printing members as guests. Camp Fire group members served dinner at Miss Margaret Hoblitzell's home Saturday with hostesses and guests named.
Miss Emma Blythe hosted the contract bridge club. Shirley Yoder celebrated her tenth birthday with guests Thelma Rathjen Ruth Giblin Peggy Newberg Betty Sinclair Barbara Lewis Donna Quinn Mary Quinn Charlotte Jones June Morrin Manon McConnell Mary Mahan Lela Bowler Jean Meer Goldie Miller Jean Edwards. David Creswell hosted a twelfth birthday dinner and theater party with guests Walter Harris Charles Harris Billy Wallace Richard Keil Horace Cook George Bowler Merle Reader James Butler Bernard Hanson John Robert Bullers John Browner Camp Ann of the Royal Neighbors and Camp Forest plan a joint installation at Parnell. Oracle Lela Lubbert Genevieve McCarty Mary Hanson chancellor Bridgie Gallagher marshal Helen McCabe assistant marshal Margaret Jones inner sentinel Bertilla Driscoll Margaret Shanghan manager Mary
Wade and Mrs. Gwendolyn Oliver report the Women’s Guild of the First Presbyterian Church met Thursday. New officers include President Mrs. Louise Yates, Vice President Mrs. Luella Evans, Missions Chair Mrs. James Oliver, Missions VP Mrs. Frank W. Tomasek, Secretary Mrs. Anna Thomas, Treasurer Mrs. Mariam Jones, Literature Secretary Mrs. Bess Pugh, and Pianist Mrs. J. Henry Hughes.
The Olin Bow Knot club marked twenty years with a luncheon at Mrs. Malissa Ballou’s home. Welcome address by Mrs. Zula Alexander and a musical program by Grace Tudor and others accompanied by readings. Guests included Mrs Hattie Peck and Mrs Meta Gerdes among others.
A Saturday reception at the I O O F hall honored newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Lehman. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. John Schiotterback marked their 23rd anniversary at the Methodist church. Pioneer party and Sunshine club events, a church program led by Rev. Russell Phillips, and the Harvey Hill Town Bridge Club gathering with Ruby Johnson winning honors.
In this paper readers who missed any of the Laurel Wreath Quilt blocks are asked to send ten cents for each missing block and include a stamped addressed envelope. Address Nancy Page care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Copyright 1935.
Mrs Maude McGregor and Mrs Winifred Farrail hosted past matrons of O E S at the McGregor home. Officers elected include Maude McGregor president Jessie Tow vice president Olive Johnson secretary Amanda Cleghorn treasurer. Grace Royal Neighbor camp installed officers with Vivian Meredith installing officer.
North English reports a Tuesday Bridge Club gathering at Mrs. Arthur Baird's home with guests Mrs. R. L. Evans and Mrs. L. C. Ferris. Mrs. Jack Lavelle won high score and Mrs. Dow Mason took the traveling prize. The Dorcas Society plans a Tuesday meeting with Mrs. Adelie Harbor and assistant hostess Mrs. Atha Allen. The Pinochle Club met Friday at Mrs. John Lindsley’s. Miss Roey Butler led high score and Mrs. Roy Glandon was second.
Center Junction Mr and Mrs Andrew McDonald marked their eighth wedding anniversary with a dance at Shipley's Hall on Tuesday Mrs Guy McDonald hosted a bridge game on Wednesday while Harley Bulgren led high score in the event.
Jolly Eight met at the Cra mer home with A R Cramer and others present. Presbyterian Ladies Aid gathered at Mrs. Bertha Kirkwood’s home assisted by several hosts. Pinochle club was entertained by Miss Jean Ripple in the Laughlin residence. Buck Creek hosted two birthday celebrations with family attendees from Smith, Bacon, Porter, Beitz, Wilson, Dunlap and Wheeless circles.
The second gathering honored Mrs B A Smith and included Mr and Mrs Clarence Bacon and their family Mr and Mrs Harvey Bacon and their family Clarence Wendt Mr and Mrs Eugene Thompson and their family Mr and Mrs Dean Smith and their family Miss Rosalind Dunlap Mr and Mrs Ben Keith and their family Mr and Mrs Lavern Wilson Mr and Mrs Henry Wilson and their family Mr and Mrs Lew Porter and their family and Mr and Mrs Frank Porter and their family.
Anamosa residents attended a garden club meeting with talks by Mrs F H Whitcomb and a paper read by Mrs J D Paul from Mrs H S Dutton. Flower show planning began with several organizers named. Other gatherings included student faculty party, Founders Day events, and club meetings at Fortnightly, Maple, and Independent Farm Women groups.
About sixty attended the Legion hall card party on Thursday. Miss Winifred Yule and Alfred Davis led in bridge, while Miss Hallie Lampa and Alfred Davis won five hundred. The ladies auxili ary hosted by Mesdames Sauer, Baker and Nicoll. Ella Benke hosted the social club luncheon. O A Byrne hosted the M B bridge club with Lucile Davidson high score and Harry Jackson second.
Hale Mrs. Sophia Sievers and Mrs. Mary Dusanek hosted the Friday study club meeting. Participants on the program included Mrs. Shan Jones and Mrs. Grace Vrooman, with Mrs. Lura Maxson as a guest.
Coggan Mrs. W S Hamilton hosted the Ladies' Literary society gathering on Wednesday with Mrs I F Hayenga and Mrs Robert Smola on the program. The Past Worthy serene Circle of Mecca chapter O E S was entertained at the home of Mrs J H Schaum Tuesday. Mrs I E Ware was initiated.
Springville friends motored to Mount Vero on Sunday and surprised Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kleinick. The group included Dennis Taylor and son Kenneth and several other local families. Local clubs hosted gatherings at various homes through the week including the Fancy Work club and bridge events with multiple attendees.
Whittier Mrs. Susan Wiesley presided as hostess for the Garden club meeting on Tuesday with guests including Tracy Willits, Emma Coppock, Myrtle Carnahan, Sadie Root and others. Esther Falcon hosted the N. C. club for an all day meeting with Mrs. Andy Falcon as a guest.
Postville social scene highlights Tuesday at Mrs A J Phillips home with Picnic club prizes to Mrs Will Thoma Mrs George Kohlmann and Mrs John Gregg. W N W club hosted by Mrs George Huebner on Thursday. Croquet club gathering at the Hecker home featured high scores by Leo Beucher and second places for Mrs Sanders Harvey Douglass and Mrs Abernathy traveling. Garden club met at Mr and Mrs W R Nordin with papers read by Dr R F Topliff and C B Jessen.
Atkins Mrs H L Gardemann received a birthday surprise last week. High scorers in five hundred were Mrs J W England, Mrs Henry Alden, and in banco Emily Wehrhan. Present were Mrs Sam Gallo, Mrs H J Wehrhan, Mrs Henry Alden, Mrs R G Adams, Mrs H C Krahling, Mrs J W England, Mrs Charles H Freeman, Mrs Frank Husted, Misses Elma Mitchell, Emily and Marion Wehrman.
Keota Chapter CM of P. E. O. met at Mrs. A. L. Richards home on Tuesday with a program by Mrs. B. L. Sanders Mrs. J. B. Ochs and Miss Martha Smock. Mrs. Minnie Stewart entertained at cards on Wednesday with honors to Mrs. E. L. Erdice and Mrs. Alva Bohrofen. St Mary's Reading circle met at Mrs. Anna Lillig's home Tuesday. program by Mrs. Gaylord Tinnes and Mrs. B. J. Byrne.
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