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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1938
Page
15
A column excerpt discusses parents pressuring children for social position, urging them to mingle with the “right” crowd and repay favors. The piece warns this strains family bonds and integrity as youths resist being used for status. The Q&A format presents letters about fiancé courage, dating disappointments, and employed married women amid unemployment.
Miss Eva Reed hosted the L. W. club at Mrs. Maud Keith ey while Mrs. L. A. Johnston led the Monday club. Mrs. R. F. Wiley with Mrs. G. W. Gearhart hosted the Presbyterian Missionary circle. Harry Freeman celebrated a wedding anniversary with a dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. Freeman of Olin and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sherman of Marion.
Mr. and Mrs. E. McCollister observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary with open house at their Pleasant Valley home south of Iowa City. They were married February 1, 1888 in Lone Tree and spent most of their married life on the farm. Their two sons and families visit at noon, with Mrs. Kelso, mother of Mrs. McCollister, also present Tuesday.
Clarence Miller and family hosted dinner and cards on Wednesday with guests Henry Pruess Gladys Kline Clyde Perkins Martha Baine Nancy Baltisburger Orlo Roelf and Kermit Roelf Twilight club met with Mrs Norma Dettman Cultus club met with Mrs Norma Paul on program with Mrs Ruth Crist and Mrs Clarence Stoonrook Wednesday Literary society met with Mrs Fred Decker Elsa Smith gave a book review Delta Deck bridge club meets with Mrs Ruth Meyer Thursday.
Amber Schoon hosted a shower for Rex Heiken and spouse with Dundee guests. Additional gatherings included Sylvia Gutensohn’s birthday party with Lavonne Fluckiger and others, Delphia Balster’s birthday event, and Lu cile Huibregtse’s birthday dinner with family and friends.
Miss Edan Siebels daughter of Mr and Mrs August Siebels of Monticello wed Frederick Loes son of Mr and Mrs Fred Loes of Cascade at Sacred Heart church with Rev A L Lorenz officiating. Attendants were Joyce Seehusen Onslow and Ray Lehner Cascade. A luncheon was held at the home of Mrs Aug ta Bartlett.
Urbana reports social gatherings with K U B club hosted by Mrs W S Burrell and games led by Mrs Joe Schmit and Mrs Cliff Ferguson. Luncheon served by the hostess with helpers Mrs James Brody and Mrs Hugh Brody.
Center Junction hosts for the Pinochle club include Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Beall with Anamosa guests Mr. and Mrs. Stelzer Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Levin and Mr. and Mrs. Bernell Schwirtz. Methodist Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Bert Moats and Rev. H. Farnham and Mrs. F. L. Himebaugh among the guests. Live and Learn club met at the home of Mrs. Leroy Dirks with her parents. Mrs. R. E Beall reviewed Turning Wheels.
Aurora hosts Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hoaglan welcomed friends for a midweek Five Hundred game with prizes awarded to Paul Murray and Dale Watson. William Moeller’s birthday gathering followed on Thursday hosted by Mrs. William Moeller. Earlier, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Durfey hosted a Monday Five Hundred session with high scores claimed by Mrs. Ralph Miller and Clifford Clark, and by Mrs. Amos White and Dr. J. F. Loecklow.
Whittier Mrs Robert Begley entertained the L A L club on Wednesday with guests Mr and Mrs Homer Pollock Veda Mae Mr and Mrs Herbert Pollock Virginia Mr and Mrs Clarence McGrew Mr and Mrs Alfred Coppock Lee Richard Mr and Mrs Carl Lundeen Mr and Mrs Willard Lacock and son Mildred Brown George Dora Joyce and Geraldine Bright and Mr and Mrs Ralph Pearson and James Mrs Roy Plumly and Mrs Harry Whitman entertained the Ladies Aid society Thursday
Mrs Charles Blanchard entertained the Audubon society at a luncheon after the election of officers: Mrs H A Dittmer president, Mrs Howard L Rann vice president, Mrs H F Arnold secretary, and Miss Lucy Shimmin treasurer. Founder's day pageant noted for PEO.
Members of the Jolly Farmers met at the McDevin home for five hundred where honors went to Mrs. Edward Burnett first Eva Costello low and Jerome Dolan low. The Happy Bunch club gathered at Mrs. George Hinricks home with Mrs. Earl Campbell taking the prize in five hundred and officers elected: President Mrs. John Ehlers Vice President Mrs. William Hinricks Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Harry Lindeman.
The English Ladies Society met Wednesday with Mrs. Bernhard Schanbacher hosting. Officers elected: Mrs. Henry Keiper president, Miss Carrie Gerhold vice president, Mrs. H. W. Albrechts, secretary, and Mrs. Irwin Krug treasurer.
Sixteen tables of cards were played at the St Joseph Ma sonic dining room. Mrs. Charles Nortman won high for women and Charles Nortman high for men in bridge. Mrs Earl Jehle and Albert Burns topped five hundred. Mrs Vedipol and George Askam took euchre honors. Door prizes went to Gene Moylan and Alice White. Luncheon bridge at the Globe cafe drew 17 tables with Mrs L A Whitacre and daughters among winners.
Citizens from Seattle share mixed views on donating one million dollars to Chinese civilians harmed by the Sino Japanese war. Some oppose aid as a distraction from domestic needs while others praise the humanitarian gesture and support funding through the Red Cross.
High score goes to Mrs. Ray Whit acre and to Mrs. Will Propst Mrs. How ard Watters Mrs. Albert Scott and Mrs. E. M. Bowman. Out of town guests included Mrs. Ardis Kirby and her mother Mrs. R. W. Tharp of Iowa City.
Mrs. Warren Feller hosted the Methodist church choir dinner in Edgewood with guests including hostess Mrs. Arthur Welterlen choir leader Miss Jennie Forward pianist and several Misses Patsy Cropp Yvonne Kuhlman Ida Belle Phillips Dorothy Hatch Dorothy Walters Betty Lou Westerlen Helen Parker June Evelyn Wanda Mae Rhines Rev Feller presided. The Edgewood Woman's club literary department met with Mrs Urban Hark to discuss Old Mexico with speakers Mrs Arthur Welterlen Mrs J L Prob asco Mrs Henry Mat and Miss Evelyn Minkler.
Hopkinton residents hosted birthday celebrations for Mr. Edgars and Mrs. Smith with gatherings at local homes. Attendees included the Murrays Mur ray, Jones, Schemp Smith, Grace Smith, Drumbargers and Eike family, plus D C MacIntosh hosting the Clio club with talks by Allen MacAllister and Reeve.
Mrs. Albert Stein hosted the bridge club with guests Mrs. Woodrow Thompson and Mrs. Emil Siber. A fare well party for the Joe Bevins family featured 500 with first prizes to Mrs. A. A. Boddicker and Merle Koopman. A new 4-H girls club organized at Mrs. William Johnson’s home. officers include Zanelia Meyer president and Velma Rinderknecht secretary. The Kill Kare Klub met at Mrs. William Kunsdorf. high scorers were Mrs. Harry Weichman and Mrs. O. Huyck. Card club at Emil Siber’s enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Deklotz. high prizes awarded.
Members of the PEO chapter gathered at Mrs. Gordon O'Brien's home to observe Founders Day. Officers Mines, Hageman, Hayes, O'Brien, Ludeman, Min ert, Stucki, and Kopke led the ritual. candle light service honored seven founders and departed members. Surprises marked occasions for George Todd's 69th and Howard Martin's marriage were noted.
Mrs C E Stoffler hosted a bridge night at her mother's home with Mrs Julius Miller in attendance. Mrs O C Pancratz and Mrs E J Rutenbeck earned club honors while guests of honor included Mrs Cyrus Kemmann and Mrs Carl Deichmann. Pinochle prizes went to Mathilda Stotle Oscar Scheep er Lorena Licht and Edwin Stolte. Norma Deininger and Bertha Hoffmeier organized the event with Ruth Stolte chairing refreshments.
Mrs Everette Kessler hosted the Monday bridge club with Mrs I L Gritman winning high honors and Mrs Nina Ondler low. Mrs Floyd Baker attended as a guest and Mrs Jane Carpenter hosted the M O J H club Wednesday. Mrs Thomas Gardner joined the club and Miss Edith Crawford was a guest. Mrs Philip Ondler reviewed Snowbound by Whittier.
Mrs. Robert Bender hosted the Eureka club on Tuesday with prizes won by Mrs. William Bernstorf and Alvena Selken. Several hostesses entertained sixteen women Wednesday evening at the Ayres home. Judith Lynn Goettsch, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Koettsch, was honored at a bridge shower after the event. Friends gathered Tuesday to celebrate Mr and Mrs L D Wangnesss 45th wedding anniversary. Mrs Ed Hackett hosted the Bridge club Tuesday evening.
Alcazar Zuanna, Social Aiders, Foresters of America and many groups schedule meetings and parties in Moose hall, Maine lodge hall, I C C F hall and other venues with card games, luncheons, picnics, dances, and talks. Notable events include anniversaries, book reviews, and a Valentine party for members and guests.
Veterans take lead roles in Yellow Jack at the Community Playhouse opening Monday for a three night run. Kent Andrews portrays Dr Walter Reed with Chauncey Fay as O Hara, marking a return to the stage for both in this Spanish American War era drama.
909 Grand Mound reports that men of the Trinity Lutheran Congregation met at Rev H F Glock home to form a club with John Laasch named temporary president and Walter Burzlaff secretary. An Feb 24 meeting is set at Laasch home. Pythian Sister temple members planned for a Feb 10 meeting with Lois Porter Eldridge District Deputy present and several committees named including Visiting, escort, pianist, news reporter.
The Grace Nell Crowell Book club met Wednesday at the Methodist church social rooms with Golden Links members hosting reviews by Mrs. Stncker and Mrs. Wacker and a discussion led by Mrs. Nicolaus. Mr. and Mrs. Grunder hosted their bridge group for dinner. Mrs. Romann announces the engagement of their daughter Margaret to Leo Dersken of Muscatine, with a wedding planned at St. Marys Church on February 8.
Mrs. Homer Winder hosted the H. G. L. club meeting in Wapello for the annual officer election. New officers named include President Mrs. Winder, Vice-President Mrs. Lloyd Roach, Secretary Mrs. L. E. Webber, Treasurer Mrs. Henry Mohlie, with year book committee members Mrs. Fred McNeil, Mrs. L. L. Schneider and Mrs. H. E. Schneider.
Mr and Mrs Paul Hawker celebrated their twenty third wedding anniversary with about one hundred relatives and friends at their home on Thursday evening. Music cards and dancing provided entertainment and a buffet luncheon was served.
A group of 22 honored Garber Miss Pauline Beech at a Tuesday kitchen shower with cards and games. First prize went to Pauline Beech, low prize to Marie Brown, Eileen McNeal won for best pan holder sketch. lunch served by hostess Mrs Karl Clark. Delhi Woman's club met Thursday with program by Mrs G L Cramer Mrs J P Holden and Mrs Ed Fleming.
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