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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1937

Page

48

Silly Bride Must Learn Bickerings Tears Have No Place In Happy Home

A new bride struggles with marriage as a partnership and constant quarrels. The husband urges maturity and tolerance while tears threaten to sink their union. Miss Manners counsels avoiding family dependence and building friendships through groups and work colleagues. The advice emphasizes communication with parents and evaluating the husband’s behavior to ensure safety and happiness.

Miss Manners GFL

Chelsea Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Perry Boyer Evening

Chelsea club members gathered at Mrs Perry Boyer’s home on Monday evening with Mrs Boyer taking high honors and Mrs Lola Comte earning low honors. guest Miss Blanche Dvorak attended as part of the social event. Twe Jolly Sixteen also met at Mr and Mrs Emil Warner’s home Tuesday evening where Mrs Fred Upah and James Stadler won five hundred honors while Mrs James Hayek and Harry Kenner held low honors.

Monday Evening Bridge Club Perry Boyer Boyer Lola Comte Blanche Dvorak Twe Jolly Emil Warner Fred Upah James Stadler James Hayek Harry Kenner Gompe Kasal Walter Rich

Bridge Parties Honor Birthdays In Coggon

Local social notes describe Ed Kehrli hosting a Tuesday bridge session for Ralph Hayenga’s birthday with guests including S. B. Little and Robert Smola. Prizes were awarded to Maxine Meythaler, Mrs Little, Robert Smola, and Le Roy Faunt.

Ed Kehrli Bridge Ralph Hayenga S. B. Little Robert Smola Eva Larson Maxine Meythaler Mr. Austin Beth Ellis Maxine Orr le Roy Faunt Gilbert Knott Meythaler Little Mr Smola LeRoy Faunt Ralph du Bois Bridge Ain Mroo and Mix S$ B Tottle Wroo Ganthard Odosa Mia Tenald Weedon Varandeanston Harold Taxtor Pepe Vir Mis Robart Smola Rotert Smeli Roy

Waubeek Mou Seortebeueh Wee hiaste Pepe Poca Art Wade

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Mechanicsville J in vat Ni xe M Ter

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Social notes from Morley week of celebrations and clubs

Jackson and their daughters Betty Lou and Joeanne of Morley marked Richard Jackson's birthday on a Wednesday. Thursday guests included Lucile Davidson hosting the M. B. Bridge club, with prizes awarded to Mrs Sauer and Mrs Ayres. Ella Conner hosted the Delta Deck Bridge club with Lucile Davidson and Andrew Cruse as guests.

Stanwood Hosts Public Card Party By Masonic and Eastern Star

At the Masonic hall Thursday evening, Stanwood residents enjoyed a public card party sponsored by the Masonic and Eastern Star lodges with prizes awarded in bridge and pinochle. Winners included Mrs Tucker of Clarence and Jerome Wilson for first in bridge, Mrs Elmer Meyer with Ralph Wilson for second, and Floyd Spear with Mrs Otto Gottschalk for first in pinochle, Harold LaPlant with Mrs. Lester Batts for second. Miss Lucile Burgess entertained Hegarten-Busching post of the American Legion auxiliary on Tuesday. Mrs Paul Ostergaard was installed as president.

Masonic and Eastern Star Lodges Masonic Hall Bridge Tucker Clarence Jerome Wilson Elmer Meyer Ralph Wilson Floyd Spear Otto Gottschalk Harold LaPlant Lester Batts Lucile Burgess Hegarten - Busching Post American Legion Auxiliary Paul Ostergaard

Center Point Community News Highlights and Social Notes

Center Point residents attend Friday Crescent Sun Sunday school event at the Lockhart home. Modern Book Club hosts gathering, Nora Jones birthday honored, and many local families named in a social notes roundup. The Rex River wedding plans, church activities, and area updates punctuate the week.

Crescent Sunday School Evangelical Church Milton H Marie Lockhart Modern Book Club Muarzuchet Newland Nora Jones Denny Jonettenging Lampnin Mex Jones Mioo Joe Raye Veo Mas Try Alden

Wyomings Mes Beecher Hosts Poultry Prize Event

A garbled report describes Mrs Leon Coleman and others presenting prizes at the Ceovy cup and Fast Ridge club event. Contested awards include a Kouba and Mis brand Heneersan with hostesses and several named attendees listed amid industrial and church notes.

Robert Beecher Beda Sonu Leon Coleman Craths Wotnat Irs Howard Day

Fragmented OCR Summary: North Liberty Names Unclear

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Luana Lutheran Ladies Aid Elects Officers

The Lutheran Ladies Aid held its annual meeting at Mrs. Frank Lindroth’s home with Mrs. Emil De Sotel assisting. New officers are Emma Zieman president Amanda Knuth vice president Elizabeth Overbeck secretary Havel Behrens treasurer. The group will donate 24 to the Red Cross flood fund. Mrs. Elizabeth Schultz hosted the Five Hundred club, with prizes won by Carrie Hinman Resta McGonigle and Lottie Littelle.

Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Frank Lindroth Emil de Sotel Emma Zieman Amanda Knuth Elizabeth Overbeck Havel Behrens Red Cross Fund Elizabeth Schultz Carrie Hinman Resta McGonigle Lottie Littelle Priscilla Club Cora Ross Little Flower Circle James Neylan C. J. O’brien T and T Lawndale’ Club Oracle Blanche Alitz Blanche Flaig Hattie Nedreau Cora Mohler Laura Moulton Dora Mohler Lenore Driscoll Inner Sentinel Lana McQueen Outer Sentinel Alice Frame Menila Struckman Emma Steffen Graces Orpha Small Erna Kern Mertie Ellis Ethel Bray Kittie Kern Norma McQueen Helen McQueen Pearl King Bertha Clark Martha Guild The Presbyterian Church M. L. Spear W . Armbruster Ralph Mack E.B Shaw O. Scholz Koda

Local Ladies Gather for Legion Auxiliary and Club Events

Mrs William Jones hosted the American Legion Auxiliary on Wednesday evening. Miss Catherine Murrin won first prize and Mrs Pearl Harmon the traveling prize. Guests included Mrs James McCune and Miss Catherine Murrin. Six girls joined Mary Olive Hall for her tenth birthday. Laura Steen hosted New Century club with Frieda Larsen present. Quilting club guests and Contract club gatherings noted, with Mrs J P Foley attaining honors.

William Jones American Legion Auxiliary Catherine Murrin Pearl Harmon Florence Seller James McCune Mary Olive Hall Thomas Hall Mary Agnes Bushman Phyllis Sallers Patty Masterson Loyola Greider Peggy Duffy Lucille Harris Laura Steen New Century Club Frieda Larsen Thomas White Contract Club J. P Foley

Local Women’s Groups Meet in Wilton Junction

Wilton Junction reports multiple women’s organizations meeting at homes this week. The Woman’s Club gathered at Mrs ZeNa Abbott with Mrs Claribel Pfeiffer assisting and Misses Marie Marolf Lorna Knipfer and Mrs Irene Birchard leading discussions and songs. The Methodist aid hosted by Mrs J J Hoskins Mrs Orville Ford Della Mann and Mrs Lillian Irvine. The Woman’s Relief Corps No 212 held a patriotic program at Mrs Lil lie Whitmer’s home. Atalissa RNA installed officers including Oracle Henerietta Schmidt Mabel Lindle Rowena Barkalaw Mildred Hoverter Maude Negus Leota Staley Blanch Hines Vinnie Conklin Areta Schmidt Bernice Staley Bernice Fingle Gladys Chapman Geraldine White Pearl Chapman Mary Geert and Marietta Stiles serving as installing officer.

ZeNa Abbott Claribel Pfeiffer Marie Marolf Lorna Knipfer Irene Birchard Frances Kelley Jennie Martin Miss Knipfer Birchard Vesta Murdock Marie Marclf Cora Jacobsen Methodist Aid J. J. Hoskins Orville Ford Della Mann Lillian Irvine Henry Seibert Woman's Relief Corps No. 212 Lillie Whitmer RNA Oracle Henerietta Schmidt Mabel Lindle Rowena Barkalaw Mildred Hoverter Maude Negus Leota Staley Inner Sentinel Blanch Hines Vinnie Conklin Areta Schmidt Dorothea Markham Bernice Staley Faith Lillian Schmidt Courage Bernice Fingle Modesty Gladys Chapman Endurance Geraldine White Pearl Chapman Mary Geert Marietta Stiles

Central City Club Hostesses Meet Weekly at Local Circles

Mrs Laura Woodbridge and Mrs Laura Davies hosted the Tri Laura circle gathering in Central City. Mrs L Adams entertained the Monday club of the Federated church while Miss Mabel Moore hosted the W W G. Miss Fern Hutchins led the lesson and Mrs A R Hoffman read.

Laura Woodbridge Laura Davies L. Adams Federated Church Mabel Moore Fern Hutchins A. R Hoffman

Velma Baumhoefener Weds Kenneth Fry of Blairstown

Velma Baumhoefener, daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Baumhoefener, married Kenneth Fry of Blairstown at First Lutheran church with Rev Henry Scherer officiating. The bride wore Cathay blue crepe and carried a lace handkerchief from her mother's wedding dress. Out of town guests included E J Fry and family of Van Horne, and Nadine Mossman of Keystone.

Velma Baumhoefener Kenneth Fry Blairstown Tapers A. J. Baumhoefener Johnson Avenue Kenneth EB. Fry E. J. Fry van Horne First Lutheran Church Henry Scherer Dorothy Rowles David Mitchell Margaret Wickler Ames William Fry Miss Wickler Fry Town State College Chi Omega Social Sorority National College Players Central States Power and Light Corporation West Union Iowa State College

Neglected Cold May Develop Into A More Serious Illness

Aline’s concern highlights how a seemingly mild cold can lead to pneumonia rheumatism cancer and other serious diseases. The Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute mails its Safe guard Your Health booklet with causes symptoms and early care guidance to readers across the United States.

Jim Aline Cedar Rapids Uome Institute West 19Th Street New York

Priscilla club and WFM S hostesses in West Branch notices

West Branch Mrs. Lewis Elliott entertained the Priscilla club on Wednesday. Mrs. W. S. Maxson and Mrs. W. B. Gerrits appeared on the program. Clara Swain auxiliary entertained the W. F. M. S. Tuesday. The program included Mrs. L. E. Moore, Mrs. E. Hunter, Mrs. A. Rummells, Mrs. L. C. Rumells, Mrs. C. M. Eden, Miss Pearl Arnold, Miss Lola Buchanan, Miss Nine Quinby, Mrs. Matt Ware and Miss Bernice Connelly. Hostesses were Mrs. B H. Gegenheimer, Mrs. John Stratton, Mrs. Roy Frauenholz, Miss Elsie Hayslett, Miss Mary Koch, Mrs. L. C. Rummells and Miss Jessie Thomas.

Lewis Elliott Priscilla Club W. S. Maxson W. B. Gerrits Clara Swain Amiliary L. E. Moore E., F. Hunter Co. A. Rummels L. C. Rummells C. M. Eden Pearl Arnold Lola Buchanan Nine Quinb

Vinton Couple Wed in Iowa City

Vinton resident Miss Mayme McAndrews daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo McAndrews and Waldo Brooks were married Thursday in Iowa City Mrs Brooks a Vinton high school graduate class of 1935 A Past Chiefs club gathering of Pythian Sisters home of Mrs Clyde Hill occurred Tuesday A bridge club met at Mrs P J Center home and the Garden club met Friday at the Knapps Miss Leta Mae Donels spoke

Mayme McAndrews Leo McAndrews Vinton Waldo Brooks Iowa City Brooks Vinton High School Chiefs Club Pythian Sisters Lodge Clyde Hill P. J. Center Garden Club Carlton D. Knapp Leta Mae Donels

Riverside Women’s Relief Corps Forms Committees for Year

Riverside Mrs. William O Loughlin president of the Robert Allen Women’s Relief Corps has announced committee members for the year. Executive includes Mrs. Ellen Krebs Mrs. Cora Flynn Mrs. Anna Younkin Mrs. Neva Pogge and Mrs. Kate Ingram. Conference includes Mrs. Ola O Loughlin Mrs. Irma Heitzman Miss Estelle Critz Mrs. Clara Fitzsimmons and Mrs. Hazel Blythe. Auditing includes Mrs. Edna Craig Mrs. Eben Krebs and Mrs. Mame Bailey. Relief includes Mrs. Edna Bushek and Mrs. Anna Griffin.

William O’loughlin Robert Allen Women's Relief Corps Ellen Krebs Cora Flynn Anna Younkin Neva Pogge Kate Ingram Ola O’loughlin Irma Heitzman Estelle Critz Clara Fitzsimmons Hazel Blythe Edna Craig

Birthday honors and gatherings in Lisbon and Camp Fire Girls

Fanny Lou Sankoti was guest of honor on her birthday Monday at Mrs. N. A. York's home with Camp Fire Girls in attendance. Edna Stabenow received a miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Anna Belle Bittle's home. Superintendent and Mrs. Lloyd N. Rahn hosted the school faculty in honor of Mrs. Gladys Hagenbuch Miller. Mrs. Anna Belle Bittle hosted the Thursday club with a program by Mrs. C. E. Cogdal and Mrs. J. B Meyers.

Fanny Lou Sankoti N. A. York Edna Stabenow Anna Belle Bittle Lloyd N. Rahn Gladys Hagenbuch Miller C. E. Cogdal J. B Meyers

Whittier Surprise Birthday for Mrs Barclay Heald

Mrs Barclay Heald was surprised Friday on her birthday in Whittier. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harley Grimes Mr and Mrs Frank Kluber Mrs L B Stanley Mr and Mrs Floyd Hampton Mr and Mrs Ralph Pearson Mr and Mrs Henry Sheer Donald and Richard Mr and Mrs Merl Stewart Mr and Mrs Clarence McGrew Mr and Mrs George Joyce and Mrs Russell Joyce.

Barclay Heald Harley Grimes Frank Kluber L. B. Stanley Floyd Hampton Ralph Pearson Henry Sheer Donald Richard Merl Stewart Clarence McGrew George Joyce Russel Joyce

Local Club Meetings Highlight Buena Vista Area

Calamus The Buena Vista Walther league met at Margaret Laham's home on Thursday. South Auxiliary with Mrs Jonathan Hayes, officers named including President Mrs John White and treasurer Mrs Paul Hener. Various clubs met midweek with high scores and awards named.

Buena Vista Walther League Margaret Laham South Auxiliary Club Jonathan Hayes John White Louis Schlotfeldt Arthur Snyder Paul Hener Earl Kitchen North Auxiliary Club Ena Dohrman Carl Horstman John Ehlers George Olson Leonard Horstman Davenport George Wagner Goldwyn Mueller

North English Bridge Club Hosts and Benefit Card Party

Mrs Merle Smith entertained the Bridge club Tuesday with guests Mrs Omer Smith and Mrs C C Carnes. Friday prize winners included Mrs W C Carson Mrs A C Schoenthaler Mrs Smith and Mrs Carnes. Honors were won by Lucile Hanely Jack Lavelle Mr and Mrs John Donohue Ellsworth Van Fleet and Michael Sauter.

Merle Smith Bridge Club Omer Smith C. C. Carnes W C. Carson A C Schoenthaler Smith Carnes American Legion Auxiliary Lucile Hanely Jack Lavelle John Donohue Ellsworth van Fleet Michael Sauter

Anne Donnelly and Pearson Reed Wed

Miss Anne V Donnelly daughter of the late Mrs Margaret Donnelly 1547 Fifth avenue SE became the bride of Pearson Reed at Immaculate Conception church Saturday morning The Rev Msgr John M Molloy officiated The bride wore ashes of roses triple sheer gown and beige accessories The bridesmaid Miss Edina M Donohue wore French blue triple sheer dress The best man was L D Corkery The bride is a Columbia School of Music Chicago graduate Reed is an engineer for the Rock Island railroad The couple will live at 1547 Fifth avenue SE after a trip to St Louis

Anne V. Donnelly Margaret Donnelly Fifth Avenue SE Pearson Reed Immaculate Conception Church John M. Molloy Johanna Hill Edina M Donohue L. D. Corkery Rowley Public School Music Columbia School of Music Chicago Reed Rock Island Railroad

Local church societies elect officers and hold meetings

The Missionary society of the Methodist church met at Mrs Ted Richards home with Mrs C A Brust leading the study. The Presbyterian Missionary society elected Miss Gertrude Gardner president and other officers at Mrs H E Dexter s home. The Christian Endeavor society of the Evangelical church chose Harold Bowers president and other officers.

Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Ted Richards C A. Brust C. C. Hahn T. K. Clark Will Sawyer Frank Nachholz L. J. Tutt Charles Loveless R. H. Haberechter H. D. Beal Presbyterian Missionary Society H. E. Dexter Gertrude Gardner Weldon Betts Georgia Oren Inez Grime C. T. Gates Mesdames O E. Kober Georgia Hoyt R. T. Paige A. A. Robertson George Banger Elizabeth Morgan The Christian Endeavor Society of the Evangelical Church Harold Bowers Dorothy Olive Andrew Kober Ruth Klink Mkorene Stahnke Wilma Runyan

Bowlus Hosts Honor To Dr And Mrs Andersen

Strawberry Point society notes report Mr and Mrs A J Bowlus entertained Tuesday in honor of Dr and Mrs H M Andersen. Miss Carstensen and Eldon Stafford won honors, with guests including Carla Jespersen Frances Farran Edna Carstensen Jeannette Holden and Dr Frank Tuttle. The Bowlus also hosted six guests at dinner Sunday and the Sunday school class of Helene Jahr entertained Erma Frederick's class.

A. J. Bowlus H. M. Andersen Carstensen Eldon Stafford Carla Jespersen Frances Farran Edna Carstensen Jeannette Holden William Zillmer W. J. Mason Frank Tuttle Lawrence Stewart Elsa Hagge

Local Club Hostesses Named by Keswick Groups

Ada McBride hosted Dorcas Aid of the Methodist church on Wednesday. Ethel Kemp presided at the Loyal Temperance Legion meeting. Tressie Tools hosted St Marys circle. Ruby Higgins and Blanche Hervey welcomed the women's club on Tuesday.

Ada McBride Dorcas Aid The Loyal Temperance Legion Ethel Kemp Tressie Tools St. Mary's Circle Ruby Higgins Blanche Hervey Woman’s Club

Community Club Socials and Private Gatherings Highlight Week

Keystone The 500 club met Wednesday with Mrs. Alvena Offt. Lak A Name Bridge club was entertained Friday by Mrs. Co W Dahlmeier. Mrs. John Kroehnke entertained Thursday honoring Miss Doris Kroehnke. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jurgemeyer entertained Wednesday. Convoy Mrs Arthur Plagmann gave a miscellaneous shower Tuesday in honor of Miss Helen Plagmann Garber.

Keystone the 500 Club Alvena Offt Bridge Club Co. W. Dahlmeier John Kroehnke Doris Kroehnke Ed Jurgemeyer Arthur Plagmann Helen Plagmann Garber

German Ladies Aid Meeting Lunch Hosted by Mrs Schrader

Mrs Fred Schrader acted as hostess for the German Ladies Aid society on Thursday. A brief business meeting followed and lunch was served by the hostess.

Fred Schrader German Ladies Aid Society

Surprise silver wedding for Mr and Mrs Fred Wosoba

Several hundred friends and relatives attended the surprise silver wedding anniversary dance for Mr and Mrs Fred Wosoba Saturday in Oxford Junction.

Mrs Fred Wosoba

Kalona Social Clubs and Bridge Prizes Noted

The Evening Bridge club met at Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Walker with prizes going to Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Knerr and Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Grady. Mrs. Robert Welte hosted a shower for Miss Vivian Kern at the A. W. Kern home with many guests listed. Alpha club entertained the Idris club at Mrs. Amy Hessel schwerdt’s home. Gussie Knerr spoke on a biography and Ethel Beck gave a review. Dinner Bridge at Mr. and Mrs. Glen Miller produced prizes for Mrs. Gordon Engstrom and Mrs. Reagan Adams. Monday club hosted winter guest night featuring Cedar Rapids speaker Mrs. D. Pirie Beyea and music by Traer school performers.

H. L. Walker T. V. Knerr I. E. Grady Robert Welte A. W. Kern Vivian Kern Loretta Theresa Chopek Margaret Escher Dolores Kelley Agnes Koening Florence Jean Kern Carol Saforek Vera Strickler Wilma Shillig Bernadette Wilma Dorothy Clara Matilda Tebeckhorst Marjorie Welte Margaret Strabala Arlene Kern Dolores Shalla Glen Miller Gordon Engstrom Reagan Adams D. Pirie Beyea Cedar Rapids Traer

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