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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1934
Page
3
Mount Vernon scene features a Ladies Choice dance during final exams with Cornell University students as hosts. Alumni gymnasium hosted the informal event with a girls dance orchestra, guided by chaperones led by H J Burgstahler.
Newhall Mrs. E E Stedman hosted a Women's card club evening. The American Legion auxiliary met at Mrs J F Connor's home. Mrs C J Paul gen held a kitchen shower for Miss Mildred Seeman with guests including Mrs A A Bod dicker and others. The Kill Kare Klub met at the homes of Mrs G J Paulsen and others with several guests.
Mrs. Clarence Krag hosts the Ladies society at the school hall on Wednesday. Mrs. C. W. Haerther entertained the Five Hundred Card club with prizes awarded to Mrs. Iva Dunn and Mrs. H. W. Alden. Rosa Krag hosted a group of young people. Pinochle high score went to George Gerhold with consolation to Irvin Keiper. Attendees included Margaret Rinderknecht, Leola Hertle, Elda Polck, Kreutner family members, Elmer Sass, Esther Haerther and others from Atkins and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. McGivern hosted the Pinochle club. high scorers were William Schminke and Mrs. Fred C. Keiper. consolation went to Mrs. C. W. Haerther.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Moore observed their golden wedding anniversary Monday. Six children survive: Harry and Fred of Cedar Rapids Roy and Frank of Ainsworth, Mrs. Carrie Williamson of Austin Minnesota, and Rennie of Ada Oklahoma. They wed at high noon January 15, 1884, on the Supplee homestead east of town.
Readers may request a free leaflet for the French Bouquet Quilt from Nancy Page at The Cedar Rapids Gazette. The article gives step by step fabric tracing cutting and appliqué directions for a Canter bury bell border with color guidance and embroidery finishing tips.
Tama Mrs H C Woods hosted the Tama Toledo chapter of the D A R as a New Year message from the president general was read by Mrs A H Conant. A paper was given by Mrs C M Richards of Toledo and a county marriage record 1853 to 1880 was compiled for future publication with copies to Washington DC and Des Moines. Special guests attended and refreshments were served.
Oxford society notes report a pre nuptial shower for Helen Langenberg hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Langenberg. Updates include Lend A Hand club activities at Federated church, Double Eight card club gathering with high jineuchre scores to Mrs Eldon Brown and Kenneth Gray, and committees named by Mrs Elsie Moscow for the Woman's Relief Corps. Henry Dee hosted Nemora Study club with attendees listed.
Vera Rapp Hattie Cook Carrie James Mary Oakes Rachael Kennedy are noted. Carrie James presented a paper. The faculty play The Little Clodhopper drew a full house in the school auditorium Wednesday. Cast included Hazel Jones Anna Kelly Marguerite Meyn Marjorie Shaffer Forman Linkhart W A Scott and Vaughn Spratt.
Edgewood civic department of the Edgewood Woman's Club was hosted by Mrs. Pearl Reedy with Mrs. Angie Bellamy assisting. A joint installation of Avalon Chapter No 434 Order of Eastern Star and Avalon Lodge No 626 A F and A M was held, with Nettle May as installing officer for O E S and Sadie Dodds as marshal, and C J Rulen installing A F and A M officers Arthur Welterlen as marshal.
Greeley The Friendly Eight and Royal Neighbor Camp met with Mrs. Clarke Tyrrell on Wednesday night. Card games produced winners with Mrs. M. Gaughen first, Mrs. Bessie Durfey second, and Mrs. Frank Rice traveling prize recipient. Kill Kare Klub also gathered with Mrs. Norman Nichols.
Mrs Viola Elsenbast brings book and contract bridge clubs to Marengo as local society grows. A group pools personal selections for mutual exchange while another learns advanced bridge phases after euchre five hundred whist and auction bridge.近
Reader note lists an addressed envelope to Nancy Page in care of The Cedar Rapids Gapsotte. Copyright 1934.
Straw berry Point social rounds list hostess Mrs Earl Nichols and guest Miss Helene Harwood who led high score while Mrs Fred Fenchel had low. attendees include D G Courtnage E Shaffer O H Gipper J Tucker N L Moe and others. The Kutter Klatter Klub at Mrs R C Norris home saw Flora Smith win traveling prize and C B Moser high score. guests include J C Flenningen L A Little C F Steinhilber H Howard Flora Smith Fred Smith and Mrs C B Moeer.
Lowden and Wheatland residents shaded the recent American Legion auxiliary card carnival with winners named L. H. Stolte Emil Mahlstedt Mrs J V Milota Charles Strackbein and Mrs Arnold Koch from Lowden and Mrs Henry Boettcher from Wheatland A birthday celebration honored Bernice Ruttenbeck’s twentieth and farewell events were hosted by Rev F J Abele and Zion church groups with circular gatherings and quilting parties listed among activities.
Fairfax and St Joseph's Guild sponsored a Sunday card party at St Patrick's Auditorium. Five hundred and bridge games were played across thirty six tables. Refreshments followed. Miss Cleo Schmidt and her orchestra provided music with students from Maddigan School of Dancing in Cedar Rapids.
Chapter CL PEO in Oelwein hosted a luncheon and program for 116 representatives from northeast Iowa chapters. Attendees included Mrs. De Elda Lee of Daven Loretta Jones of Clinton and numerous chapter officers and volunteers.
Wapello chapters marked founder day under Mrs Arthur Springer with a candle service led by Helen Miller Myrtle Davis Fatelle Christie Mary Erwin Ruth Minor Nellie Hale. H G L club to celebrate tenth anniversary with luncheon hosted by Mrs Frank Grimm. Officers named: president Mrs L L Schneider vice president Mrs L Weber secretary Mrs H L Devieon treasurer Mrs He Meech. Raymond at one bar i jun Tuesday in honor of Mrs Emma Wright birthday. Jolly Workers hosted an all day meeting with guests including Mrs John Corey Mrs Fred Wischmeyer and others. Chapter 6 Tri-T hosted a dinner for Mrs Emma Kemp leaving for West Liberty. Mrs Milo Wiele hosted postnuptial shower for Mrs William Moehle.
La Porte City social scene reports the Ladies Literary Circle meeting at Mrs. Lehman’s, the Tourist Club papers by Mrs. Kiine, Kildare Klub traveling prizes won by Mrs. Will Goon and Mrs. Will Kerr, Pythian Sisters bridge night, Lotus and What Next clubs activities, and a Tara Relief Corps gathering with a Catholic Ladies League benefit card party.
Presbyterian young people formed a Christian Endeavor Society with Gretch en McQuilkin as president and Russell Bannister as vice president. Methodist Fraternity met at the Anton home. Mrs. H D Beal hosted the Good Cheer guild with multiple hostesses. Readings were given by Mrs. P M Steward and Carmen Lange. Ed Arthur and wife celebrated their forty eighth anniversary four miles northeast of La Porte City.
A community birthday party was held Thursday at the George Dansdill home for Erma Dansdill and John Coakley with music by Charles Stanard and Mrs. Bauer. Many friends from Millersburg and nearby towns attended.
The Fortnightly club meets February 1 with Mrs. Isabelle Gibbens leading a program by Mrs. Newell Gibbins Mrs. E B Warner and Mrs W R Ellett. Tuesday Bridge hosts include Mrs Merle Smith high score and Mrs Pete Levy second. Evelyn Smith hosts Friday Bridge with Mrs Fred Pine high scorer and guests Mrs Norman Walk and Eloise Euler of South English plus Mrs Bud Reiss. Walk wins guest prize.
Delhi The Happy Workers circle led by Mrs. Gertrude Brockman enjoyed a midwinter frolic Tuesday at the homes of Mesdames Artie Andrews Marian Rimmer and Brock man. On Monday evening the Busy Bees circle led by Mrs. Hare sponsored a name social in the church. The American Legion Auxiliary to John N. Porter post met at Mrs. Swinburne’s home Wednesday and a New England supper will be served Jan. 31.
Women’s groups held luncheons and meetings at Ward tea room and various homes. Hostesses included Mrs KE Ervin and Mrs Clare Donels with many clubs such as New Century, Morning Bridge, Esther circle and Dorcas class active. Founders Day for PEO observed with candle lighting and tea follow.
Delmar notices show Carrie Franklin hosting New Century club events with Laura Steen and Edna Guiles assisting. Mrs John Donley entertained New Deal club. Community Aid society hosted by Mrs Fred Lohmeier. Jonquil club met at Mrs G W Wilsons. coasting party led by Mrs Samuel Knoer with Betty Mae Witake at Mrs Austin Pooles. D C club hosted by Miss Lissie Kiise. Mary Watera high scorer at bridge. Married Fools club dined at home of per and Bever Whaley. Card party planning in St Patricks hall Tuesday.
Maquoketa event saw Mrs Elna Rohwedder install as marshal with Mrs Dollie Lowder as chaplain and R B Grapengeter as installing officer. Beth Round Harrington was installed as worthy patron with her sons Arnold Thad and Ranny and daughter Ardena delivering a flowers basket. Over 200 members and guests from Lost Nation Delmar Center Junction Dubuque and other chapters attended. Other officers installed included Stanley Swaney Nellie Crawford Paul Creger Rose R Davis Hattie Stang Edith Anderson and more.
A program lists participants including doctor, Mrs Eather Ringgenberg, chaplain Mrs Nan Harrison, mar shal Mrs Viola Glahn Brown, organist Mrs Verda Rogera, Ada Miss Ellen McDonald, Ruth Miss Margaret Joles, Esther Mrs Marjorie Schroeder, Martha Miss Eva Sayers Electa Mrs Florence Creger warder Mrs Ruth Stockham sentinel Bert Davis Miss Maxine Bowman Roy Kozak sa solos and Misa Audre Raab pila B cello solo.
Veronica lodge members held monthly birthday supper on Thursday evening followed by officer installations. Officers installed included Regent Mrs. Tiernan and vice-regent Mrs. Philibert. Grace Evangelical Lutheran Ladies Aid met in Grace hall with Mrs. Krukow presiding and plans set to entertain pastors of the southeastern regional conference meeting in DeWitt in April.
Mechanicsville social notes show Misses Mary Molt and Verna Molt hosting the Emanon Bridge club with guests Miss Alice High and Miss Fayedne Wright of Palo. Helen Moffitt took first prize while Lois Hatch Charlies Matcher served as secretary. The Presbyterian Ways and Society Kensington event listed Mrs. B K A Smith, Mrs. Boyles Jackson, Mrs. C G Stookey and Mrs. Herman Bock on the committee. The M B Bridge club was hosted by Mrs. C N Ayres at her country home Wegnesday with W H DeWald high scorer and O A Byrne second.
Mrs. R P Drexler hosted a Friday gathering of the Ladies' Literary society with a paper read by Mrs. Crosier. Guests included several local couples and Lynn Savage won the traveling prize at bridge. Bell dogs canaries radios and bicycles were advertised in Want Ads.
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