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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1934
Page
2
A profile praises RS. H. for success through efficient homemaking and service, highlighting a life of integrity and family example. The piece notes she has never harmed a colleague and has guided her children toward intelligent youth.
The Maywood Methodist congregation held a Monday social at the church with Rev J Ackman of Oelwein as speaker. Mrs A A Sorg led the program and Mrs W P Ashbaugh headed the refreshment committee. An all day sewing course followed with instructors Hele Testis and Floyd Gilley. The Presbyterian intermediate class met Thursday led by Mrs Frank Cummings with members Ruth Ingels Ruth Gantenbein Ruth Patridge Helene Simpson June Barnes Mardelle Malven Lillian Cummings Harold Bartels Jack Foss Meredith Foss Max Cummings Marvin Ingles Raymond Hall Earl Kooker. Mrs Glenn Mittelstadt hosted Ada Reading Friday with special topics by Mrs Aaron Schiegel Frank Gimner Jr and Mrs Mittelstadt.
Lisbon residents Mrs Samuel Dunn entertained guests at a Wednesday bridge event with out of town attendees including Mr and Mrs Jian Johnson Mr and Mrs Arthur Current Arlen Hemingway Bruce Mullen Mabel Mitchell Ted Mitchell and Dan Caravas of Mount Vernon. The Kings Daughters members and Sailors Sundays group were also mentioned in social notices featuring Mrs Glen Plattenberge and Mrs J Albright as hostesses.
Shellsbury and surrounding residents attend multiple celebrations at various homes including the Berry anniversary at Fred Berry home with A G Donels Ed Bruce Willis H D Graham Oscar Fish F C Kubick Wayne Bissell and Robert Daugherty among attendees. Other gatherings honor Mrs Clarence Barton Mrs Joe Benish and the McClintocks with readings and bridge club hosting ongoing social events.
Sigourney Mrs W H Kracht entertained the Young Matrons Bridge club Wednesday with Mrs Bernard O Rourke as guest. High score went to Mrs H M Neal. Mrs Harold White hosted the Sigourney Women's club Friday. The Happy Hour club met Tuesday at Mrs Harold White's home. Officers elected: Mrs Joe Arnold president, Mrs John Frens vice president, Mrs R E Shaver secretary, and Mrs F Q Jackson marshal. Mrs Murray Ridpath’s division of the Methodist guild held a tea Thursday at Mrs J E Arnold’s home. Committee included Mrs R E Shaver, Mrs Harry Kleinschmidt, Mrs Leona Gregory, Mrs J K Arnold, and Mrs Harry Cronewath.
Announcement records the marriage of Lorene Starry of Onslow to Howard Edward of Olin at Cedar Rapids on January 13 with Rev. J. R. McCullough officiating. Community club activities include Bow Knot, Altruist, Happy Hour, Methodist choir farewell, Mrs Velma James and Mrs Clyde Carter gatherings, and several teas and bridge parties hosted by local women.
Mrs Harry Chase entertained the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Working Rand Thuredas afternoon. Guests included Mrs W Plindauer, Mrs Howard Porter, Mrs O Watson, and Mrs Ton Ahricken. The Womens club met at Nelle Moeses home on Wednesday evening. Freet Court ney Cracer Phampson and Samara Smith were on the program.
Belle Plaine reports a busy week with gatherings hosted by Mrs D H Newland, Mrs William Wetherer, Mrs A E Fedderson, and others. Clubs including Contract Bridge, Sorosis Study, Kill Kare Kard Klub, Garden Club, and White Shrine Kensington held meetings or dinners, with celebrations for Mrs Dell Anderson and Mrs F E Draper among social events.
Mrs C W Metcalf reviewed a book as Jennie Belknap gave a Fortnightly Club biography with Mrs Mary Derr and Miss Alma Beach as guests. Concord Round Table welcomed Mrs Cecil Wilson and heard a paper by Mrs Max Wortman. Methodist church hosted family night with a light humorous play by local residents. Several clubs noted hostesses, speakers, and guests through the week.
Social calendar notes hostesses and prize winners for Bridge Harmony K E D and BB clubs Wednesday and Thursday. Founders Day program at Mrs Walters home includes readings and musical numbers. Ladiws Guild luncheon honors state president with multiple speakers and performances. Party at Ida Mansfield Cedar county marks birthday observances.
At Mrs Catherine Sears home a midweek gathering honored Mire George Dilmore of North Eng NEH prior to her marriage to Jeannette Harrington of Williamsburg. Guests included Mrs George Crimare Mrs Cochran Geraldine Collins Darsby Trarrington Alice Jones and many others. The Conegternational Ladies Aid met at Mrs Era Swartvendruber’s home with several listed attendees.
Mrs Will Hakes and Mrs Tom Roberts helped the hostess with duties. Mrs G E Meyers led the children’s group. The American Legion auxiliary formed here in October initiated seven more members Tuesday. Papers were read by Mrs George Gallagher, program chairman, with Mrs Roy Osborne and Mrs Elmer Harris assisting.
Springville hosts joint installation of Springville I O O F Lodge 227 and Evergreen Rebekah Lodge 149. Richard Zimmer and staff install S. G. Pearson noble grand and officers. Mrs. Elizabeth Kimball and staff install the women officers. Also notes a quilting party host, club meetings, and demonstrations by 4 H and M O B club members.
Mrs Grace Dick and other division members hosted a luncheon at Maryann Wilker’s home with piano selections. Various circles and clubs held meetings and parties in Wyoming, with prizes awarded and a wedding announced for Charles Anderson to Isabelle Guthrey Coutts.
What Cheer Pleasant Valley and Sunny Hill auxiliaries held an all day meeting with families at Will Swain home. Home economics girls visited Miss Maxine Miller in a separate gathering. Readings and a beauty contest produced winners Maxine Miller, Margaret Philips, and Doris Tinsley. Refreshments served by Leo Miller and Lulu Baxter. Other club meetings and activities noted include the Methodist Senior Aid, bridge games, and a Women helper class conducted by Stella Parry with Mrs Morrow and children assisting.
Members of the Manchester P. B. O. and O. E. S Past Matrons club attended dinners at Hotel Mealey and Park hotel in observance of Founders Day and initiation rites. The Tourist club met with Frances Wolcott and program heads included E. D. Wells and W. Jones. Central school PTA plans a Monday program with Mrs. Legg and Mrs. Davis. fourth graders will perform. Lend a Hand and other social events scheduled with hostesses S. B. Charlton and H. Raschke. D. J. Meggenburg hosted guests Thursday.
Hopkinton social scene lists the Missionary society gathering at Mrs W A Edgar home with Mrs F E Allen Miss Anna Edgar and others participating. Methodist Friendly Bible class met at Mrs Grace Hucker's, Ladies Aid hosted by Mrs George Herington, with assistants. Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at Mrs W J Kirkwood home with several co-hosts. Fortnightly Bridge club met at Mrs P R Wheeless, hosted by Mrs J J Dunlap. Friends visited Mrs Sara McConnell and Mrs Minnie Mackintosh. Hopkinton Community club met Monday evening.
Van Horne Miss Elizabeth McCormick and Mrs Henry Bross hosted a shower at the McCormick home for Miss Mary O Keefe, daughter of Cedar Rapids residents Mr and Mrs John O Keefe. O Keefe, a local graduate and former teacher, will marry George Merrifield of Cedar Rapids in February. Guests included numerous local women and Cedar Rapids visitors.
Friday the Ladies Aid Society of the Community Presbyterian church appointed new officers. Bernice Walters was named president, Lee Folsom first vice president, Dorothy Deering second vice president, Hattie Hill secretary, and Pauline Staadt treasurer. The Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society held its annual silver tea social Friday evening with a musical program led by Clara Gordon Emma Thoma and R B Garten.
An Oak suite priced to help buyers save this year includes a 66 inch Buffet a Refectory Table and six heavy oak Chairs. The set is finished in antique oak noted for durability and is advertised at 129 dollars after a prior price of 175.
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