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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1938
Page
14
Window gardening is described as a widespread practice. Mrs. W. E. Peschau shares her family antique glass and ivy plants on Fourth Avenue SE. Mrs. C. S. Montooth concentrates on vines and brass planters. Mrs. G. King Thompson features double window setups with begonias African violets and hyacinths. Thompson photos.
Iowa City D.A.R. member events mark the 40th anniversary with a luncheon February 12 at Hotel Jefferson and a University of Iowa dramatic arts presentation directed by Prof. Vance M. Morton. A birthday cake will be given by Mrs. T. Dell Kelley as committee members oversee plans.
Tipton residents hosted and attended multiple meetings. Mrs. C C Treadwell led the Afternoon Bridge club with Mrs W D Nesmith and Mrs Elly Rehbehn winning score favors. R E D club met at Hotel Tipton with Mrs Verne Argo as hostess. prizes awarded to Mrs R D Swartzlender and Mrs C H Leabhart. The Nineteenth Century club heard Burns quotations and stories on Monday.
60o Onslow Mr and Mrs Fred Ladehoff hosted a farewell event with prizes at 500 won by Mrs E K Peters M P Paulsen Mrs Ladehoff and John Jansen. The Ladehoffs plan to move to West Chester. Dr and Mrs C R Smith hosted three bridge tables with prizes to Mrs Erma Paulsen Russell Chaplin Mary Ore Mrs John Paulsen and ge Paulsen. Velma Neilsen hosted a birthday party with Mr and Mrs Ralph Orr hosting five bridge tables and dinner prizes went to Mrs Claire Westphal Russell Chaplin Mrs Malvin Ingwersen Mrs W K Kennedy and C W Westphal.
Special to The Ganette in Oelwein reports Mrs. Stover and her husband were hosts to a farewell party for Mr. Stover, who resigned as teacher and debate coach at the Oelwein High School to take a position in Hinsdale Illinois.
At the annual meeting Monday at the Charles Marshall home, Wyom ing Miss Dorothy Endsley was elected president of the Hawthorne club. Other officers named include Mrs. Charles Marshall vice president Mrs. Howard Day secretary and Mrs. L. B. Madsen treasurer with Miss Dora Thomson historian. The American Legion auxiliary plans a Memorial hall gathering Monday Jan 31 with Glen McLaughlin of Anamosa as speaker to support February national defense observance. OC A study club met Thursday at Mrs Ronald Kessler's home with Mrs O E Markitan as co host. Next month’s meeting will be at Mrs Ambdenstock’s home with co host Mrs Beretta.
A column outlines recent gatherings from Eleanor Taylor’s breakfast to Edith Larimer’s globe centerpiece at a Tuesday luncheon club. It notes varied party themes, from world travel to Boston baked beans, plus multiple clubs hosting tea, dinner invitations, and dessert events across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with noted attendees.
Mrs L A Benishek was surprised Wednesday by friends in Chelsea for her birthday. Attendees included multiple CHELSEA residents and guests. Another host, Mrs Charles W Kratoska, entertained west of Chelsea for her husband’s birthday and Mrs J W Kratoska.
The Center Point Reading Club met with Mrs. Mary Holman on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Marie Lockhart reviewed The Citadel by A. J. Cronin. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Fren Denison.
Stanwood notes the marriage of Betty Moffatt daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Moffatt of Stanwood to John W. Carlson of Clinton. The ceremony was held at Mount Ida Presbyterian church in Davenport with Rev. Louis Penningrodt officiating. Betty studied at the University of Iowa and Phi Kappa Alpha sororities affiliations are listed. Carlson graduated from Lyons High School and the University of Iowa with a B S in 1931 and a JD in 1937 and teaches at Clinton High School.
Fundraisers this week support the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The Business and Professional Women and the American Legion Auxiliary sponsored a Monday evening event. Founders day dinner for fifty guests was held Tuesday at the home of Warden and Mrs W H Frazer. Dr H F Dolan spoke on the Foundation goals. Card playing and dancing entertained attendees. Door prizes went to Nellie Rummell C J Cash Jr Dr J G Perkins H F Dolan R H La Chappelle C Langdon and C W Metcalf.
West Branch announces Fern Elizabeth Pedersen engaged to Don ald LeRoy Thompson son of Jim and Mrs Thompson of West Liberty. Wedding planned for February. Home Social club met with Mrs Vincent and guest speaker Mrs Glenn Brown on Canada. Mrs O O Yoder on Mexico. Mrs L N Ellyson entertained the Carnation club. Mrs Ada Bumgardner end
Mrs Sara Wieder entertained the W F M 8 Tuesday afternoon. A silver wedding dinner was hosted for Mr and Mrs W M Vincent by Mr and Mrs Alvin Anderson Sunday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Vincent and son Milton Miss Velma Vincent Harold Stotler and others from the Anderson Thompson and Ellyson families.
Mechanicsville reports a Monday Afternoon Bridge club gathering hosted with guests Mrs. Glenn Woods Mrs. Roy Stoffel and Mrs. Daisy Butler won by Mrs. Stoffel. The Past Matrons Circle met for luncheon with Mrs. Roy Stoffel and hostesses assisting. Mrs. Harry Davidson was initiated. O A Byrne hosted M B Bridge on Thursday. Delta Delt club met with Mrs. Glenn Woods and guest Mrs. Sidney Sankot.
A post nuptial shower for Mrs. Faye Whittenbaugh was hosted Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Whittenbaugh. Mrs Olive Knutson hosted the Keen O Bridge club in her home Thursday with prizes awarded to Elva Clark Ella Raftis Gladys Henry and Magmie Welch. The Wadena Community club sponsored a dance on Wednesday evening.
Belle Plaine society notes show Dr and Mrs C W Rowland entertaining the Couples club for dinner and bridge Monday. Mrs Arnold Jones hosted the Delphian Study club with C W Rowland in charge. The Emanon club met with Mrs H R Martin, and Miss Dora Art hosted dinner and bridge. Friday afternoon Mrs Walter Rabe hosted the Alsen club while the Richardson Art club met with Mrs John Swafford.
Mt Vernon Chapter DT PEO met at Mrs James McCutcheon home for Founders Day program led by Mrs S G Fouse. Sorosis and Ingleside groups hosted at local homes with book reviews, luncheons and gatherings. guests included Mrs L R Low and Mrs Helen Schroeder.
The Camp Fire girls and their leader Helen Schloeman were entertained at the home of Virginia Pickart Monday evening. A number of women surprised Mrs Ella Desmond Wednesday in honor of her birthday. Women of the Methodist church hosted a tea at Mrs Glenn Pirie’s home Tuesday.
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