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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1937
Page
49
A feature extols home kitchen practices for businesswomen who balance 9 to 5 work with domestic duties. It highlights Ruth Taylor's The Kitchenette Cook Book, recommending organized spaces, quick meals, and a “half hour dinner” approach with practical menus and tips for after work dining and self care.
A recipe feature outlines a pineapple parfait cake with lemon rind and pineapple juice, plus a frosting made from egg white and sugar. It also describes a luscious jelly roll method with butter biscuits, cake flour, and vanilla, including rolling and cooling steps.
The Wartburg League met Monday with the first division presenting the program. Attendees included Ottmar Bruns Florence Aubrich Lionel Sheffert Reuben David Harlan Kranbeer Starr Baade and Mrs. Donald Tayck. Mrs Rudolph Engelhardt hosted in honor of 91 year old Mrs Christian Bentsen.
The Atkins English Ladies society convened on Thursday with Mrs Clarence Krug as hostess, inviting members to a gathering at her home.
Manchester members of the Kensington society of the Community church sponsored a program Friday directed by Mrs. Thomas H. Tracey with a cast including Mesdames Baumgartner Johnson Stimpson Atwater Keller and Banta plus Messrs Rector Davis Winters Rose and others. Hyperion lodge Knights of Pythias held a benefit card party Thursday. Tourists club members were entertained Tuesday by Mrs J N Bonnell with Mrs M J Yoran in charge.
Calmar residents reported club meetings and home gatherings. The study club awarded prizes to Mrs. Ralph Weselmann and D. E. Morse. Luther an Ladies Aid and 4-H club activities were noted with officers elected for the 4-H group. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Huber hosted a Monday event.
The Wellman dinner bridge club met at the J. M. Schlabaugh home on Thursday. Leo Lemley received a surprise party on Wednesday. The W Q W club met at Mrs. Keith Adams home on Monday. Mrs. L. C. Miller gave the lesson.
The Postville Post Franklin Study Club gathered at Mrs Eldred Schiletter and Mrs George Kohlmann hosted honors for Mrs Alice Miller Mrs Erwin Klingbeil and Mrs Waill Thoma. The Club of the Hour met at Mrs C C Hoths home with a paper by Mrs Burr Cook and a review by Miss Charlotte Meier. Mrs Alice Miller and Mrs RM Hecker entertained Thursday. Friends of Mr and Mrs John Mullaney celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Sunday.
Walker The R A R E club met Tuesday with Mrs Florence Arnold and the Lloyd Templeman. Mr and Miss Howard Crow entertained last Wednesday. William Slocum was high scorer and Mrs Riley Slocum low. Present were many local couples and families including the Simon and Collier households and the Wrights.
Mrs Fred Stout hosted the Y C L G I club and Mrs H E Bowen led the F F C club. The Happy Hour group met at Mrs William Garrett with Mrs Charles Malone assisting. L Johnson and Dr MaS Miller hosted Tuesday with R J Radtke L Dvorak Melvin Sattre Dr J W Holtey R E Montague Glen Ogloe George Lansing E C Batchelder. prizes went to Dr Holtey and Mr Sattre.
Mrs Laurence Goltz hosted the Catholic Women’s League gathering last Thursday in Marquette. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Nell Buckley Mrs John Stuckey and Mrs Frank Soulli for winning contests.
Independence Chapter BD PEO held a founders day gathering at Mrs A G Rigby home. After dinner Mrs Emily Henderson read a letter from an England cousin about public sentiment on King Edward abdication. Committee included Mrs F F Agnew Mrs John Belgarde Mrs A G Rigby Miss Elma Sherwood and Miss Gertrude Rigby.
Clermont groups report social events and leadership wins. The Business and Professional Women meet at Mrs H A Lubke with Elizabeth Priest assisting. Geneva Wells and Eliza Nelson won prizes. The Ladies Bridge Club, hosted by Mrs Carleton Peck, saw high score by Mrs Peck and second by Mrs Dan Burke. West Clermont Luther league officers named Clarence Johnson president Gladys Peterson vice president Gladys H Olson secretary Morris Amundson treasurer. Program committee includes Myrtle Bilden Gladys Peterson Loretta Belschner Edwina Olson Mildred Larson Anna Helen Vanslin. Social committee lists Herschel Rolfs Elmer Amundson Frances Christianson Gladys Christianson.
The Delhi Woman's Club gathered Thursday with Mrs. Gertrude Brockman presiding. Mrs. Olie Cramer delivered a paper and Mrs. Augusta Fleming gave a review. Circle Three, led by Mrs. Brockman, met Tuesday with Mrs. B J Davis as assisting hostess.
Harvey Orr celebrating his eleventh birthday with family observers. Cecelia Keenan attended a party hosted by Mrs. Don Klinkel and Ambrose Link. A gathering at the Snitker home included families of L. M. Hanson, Martin Hanson, Marian Ahlstrom of Waukon, Ole Hanson, Arthur Heckman of Decorah, and George Kehr of Frankville.
Greeley past matrons and the literary society held meetings at the home of Mrs Sam Lindsay. Guests included Mesdames Ed Corell F H Schenke Norman Nichols Effie Marshall and Arthur Hackbarth. Volley Ball women met with Mrs Howard Hilsenbeck. R E Chase served lunch. Prizes went to Mrs Norman Nichols and Mrs Howard Hilsenbeck. Mr and Mrs Sam Lindsay entertained Saturday. Mr and Mrs Ed Corell and Earl Landis also won prizes.
Millersburg residents hosted gatherings at the John Schultz home and with the Town Bridge club. Dorcas society officers were named. events included a Woman's club meeting with a play and discussion led by Mrs. Brown. Prizes went to Dohrman and Lothringer, with guests from Grand Mound DeWitt Eldridge Lyons Rock Island and Comanche.
Mrs Max Mayer of Des Moines a noted observer of world politics will address the Business and Professional Women's club at a dinner meeting Tuesday at 6 30 pm at the Montrose hotel The international relations committee led by Pearl Hermanstofer sponsors the appearance Mayer has held national and state posts and received the Des Moines Community Award for public service She is director of the Des Moines Jewish Community Center
Mrs Mildred Jordan Frost of Des Moines was honored guest at a Saturday gathering hosted by Mrs W N Gallagher and assisted by Mrs Harry Lichty and Mrs Alice Mer ford. The Tama Octagon club visited the same home Tuesday, with a program by Mrs W G McMartin and Miss Mildred Rice. Tea was presided over by Mrs Ella Boyer and Mrs F B McPheran.
Newhall reports the Wednesday bridge club gathering at Mrs. John T. Ros burg's home with hostesses Mrs. Arnold Gafeller Mrs. W D Wheeler and Miss Etla Doss. Prizes went to Mrs. F H Thompson Mrs. R M McGranahan Mrs F A Macder and Mrs Albert Stein. Martha Werning hosted Concordia Lutheran Ladies Aid and Mrs William Kristorf hosted Kill Kare Klub. The Jolly Sixteen card club met at Mr and Mrs Virgil Albert's home with additional entertaining by Mrs Elizabeth Wheeler and Miss Hazel Wheeler.
Mrs. Cecil Paul assisted by Mrs. Harry Stebbins and Mrs. Maude Rademaker entertained the Methodist Ladies Aid on Wednesday. Guests included Mrs. A. B. Blunt Mrs. C. O. Barnes and Mrs. Glen Mittelstadt. The Epworth League was hosted by the Randalia league on Wednesday. Harlan and Smithfield township study groups met Monday with Mrs. Le Roy Henniges.
Eugene Curtis Koranda marked his second birthday at the Mrs S Curtis home with five generations present including his grandmother Mrs Elmer Agnew. The Mere club met at Mrs Minnie Martens sr home and honors went to Mrs G Jeppe Mrs Harry Smith and Mrs August Jeppe. Mrs Josie Krenz hosted Wednesday and Mrs Carl Lohmann hosted Presbyterian Aid Thursday.
Hopkinton social notes report Mrs W J Petrie hosted the Embroidery club at her home on Thursday. Attendees included Mesdames Ina Robbins Sarah Mc Connell J J Dunlap Frank Trish Winifred Merriman T Lyle Joseph Everett Wright Earl Brutsman Earl Griffith F B Tibbitts W J Kirkwood Joe Moulton W C Cummings and others.
A Friday evening buffet hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul G Draegert for Universe Chapter Order of the Eastern Star officers. Evening guests included Misses Nellie Campbell Helen Wheeless Catherine DeShaw and others. A K P members cards and dancing followed with Mona Brower Ruth Blacketer performing a tap and acro.
South English hostesses include Miss Marjorie Brower Miss Lillian Brower and Mrs Bertha Suter at Mrs Clarence Brower home for Mrs Lester Claypool. Rebekah lodge Past Nobles were guests of Mrs Alice White and daughters Mrs Addie Horn and Miss Lottie White. Camp Fire group with guardians Mrs Hamersly and Miss Meriam Little held a doughnut sale. Twentieth Century club hosted by Mrs Max Sheaffer with papers read by Mrs Othene Walk and Mrs Bessie Hamersly.
Arlington Mrs. L. L. Welch was hostess to the Triangle club Friday. Mrs. C. M. Hazard presented the topic. Mrs. Earl Walters entertained the Helping Sisters club Thursday. Mrs. Frank Nichols entertained the Thursday Afternoon club. Dessert Bridge losers enterted the winners at the Hoyt Young home. Friday Afternoon Bridge club was hosted at Mrs. Frank Nichols.
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