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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1935
Page
13
A gossiping woman prone to ruining reputations is urged to examine her own behavior while a Miss Manners column offers guidance. Readers ask about dancing and social concerns, including dating a boy who loves to dance and envy of a shabby home. The replies encourage learning to dance and valuing character over possessions.
Miss Joan King of Aberdeen entertained Wednesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Evans hosting. Attendees included June Maher Rosemary Keil Mary Janet Frazier Honore Jones Charlotte Jones Shirley Yoder Jean Herbart and Peggy Newberg. The Reese Lloyd Women relief Corps met Friday in I C O F hall followed by a picnic at Mrs Will Menary’s home. The Altruistic club of St Paul’s Lutheran church met Thursday in the church with refreshments served by hostesses Mrs Della Romberg and Mrs Flora Stohlmann. Mrs Julius Buser and Mrs Otto Stohlmann were guests.
A dinner and party was hosted Sunday at Mrs Maggie Pope's home in Millersburg to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs Pope, Mrs Mildred Bauer and her daughter Joan, and David Jones. Guests included multiple local families and relations from North English and Alliamsburg, with attendance by Mr and Mrs Liard Campbell and others.
A column notes a 75 person birthday surprise for Mrs Ernest Drake and Kenneth Demery at a farm home near Oxford. Other events include Mrs Anna Wieboldt’s 88th birthday at the Dalton home, and a Wednesday surprise for Mrs James Holland. The Farmers' Family club and Bluebird 4-H club are highlighted with hostesses and talks by members.
The independence brief notes the June 15 1934 marriage of Or ville Brimmer and Wilda Ruth Walton at West Union officiated by Rev Nielsen. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents in Independence.
The fifth annual homecoming of the Scotland community will be Sunday July 14 at the Scot land church southeast of town. A basket dinner at noon and an afternoon program are planned. Committee chairs include Bernice Rowe program Fort Herr nominating Darwin Cave arrangements Bevirice Herr juvenile activities Mrs Alue Kurtz refreshments Wee O Rate reception Present officers ace Mrs Forrest Herr pre rlert Ip'n Case vice president ard Maxine Leitsanger secretary Mrs Renae Roberta wall he rot Ny tm te Cee ee an Agel Tho thaw afte r ag Wemners of the Fast Woottens 6 on wil he guests of Mrs G C Rawe Friday Mrs Lizae SS sander and Mirs Mav Lester are in charge of the program.
Springville Mire Henry Carhee hosted Elizabeth Stew art circle of Past Matrons of O E S with Mrs Mery Roberts, Mrs Sara Whitaker, Mrs Anna Sterner and others present. A July 4 picnic dinner featured Mr and Mrs John H Whittaker, Ellenberger, Shepard families from Cedar Rapids and Bloomington with accompanying spouses and children.
What Cheer Mrs John Schott hosted Thursday bridge. Mrs F D Cedarburg won high score with Mrs John Baxter in second. Traveling prize went to Mrs B A Clutter. The Baptist Philathea class met at the home of Mrs Guy Trussler.
The article describes the final fruit design for garden fruit linens and outlines future patterns including a star and joining panel stitches. Nancy urges women to clip directions today and paste them into a scrap book with other handiwork designs. The hot iron transfer shows outlines and stitches but not how to stitch them.
Earlville residents recall a micae supper at Miss Lucille Tietge's home honoring Mrs Hester Cameron of Flint Michigan. The event hosts and guests include Misses Orra Laxson Mildred Hamblin Dorothy Hamblin Madeline Seger Nettie Clendennen Madeline Matthews Mildred Bock Ruth Klaus Grace Holscher and Mrs Walter Orberg. Additional gatherings feature Mrs Charles Carpenter hosting a courtesy to Mrs Rose Smith of Maynard and a series of club meetings with names such as Almoral club Good Cheer club Past Matrons and residents like Mrs Rose Holscher and Mrs Edith Veit. A July 4 reunion at Silver Lake park Delhi brings together Mary Schwandt and her family with relatives from San Jose California Atlantic Iowa and Milwaukee.
The text explains locating the center of a design for transfer and embroidery. It notes that the small circle with radiating lines marks the center to align over the square of goods, and cautions that the heavy-script fruit name and French knot dots are not to be embroidered.
The article notes flat satin stitch preferred over French knots for the small fruit dots and describes awaiting stitching to mark off panels. Nancy promises next week to reveal the star pattern finishing the cloth and the embroided napkins to complete the set.
A regional gathering list shows attendees from Kee and Kenosha Wisconsin Minnesota City Minnesota Earlville and others. The Community club met last week and plans an annual picnic on August 2 and 3 with numerous Schwandt family members attending.
Miss Mildred Smith granddaughter of Mr and Mrs E O Lennon of Aurora and Richard Rundle son of Mrs Robert Rundle of Oran married Sunday at the Little Brown church in Nashua Attendants were Naomi Smith Dorothy Rundle Harold Sapp and James Smith Mr and Mrs A C Slapelen terted on silver wedding anniversary and first anniversary of their daughter’s marriage Relatives and friends gathered for a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mesdames Carl Potwin and Vine Stoddard Five hundred Card club members and families enjoyed the Lake Oelwein picnic on July 4 Legion Auxiliary hosted at Millie Clarks home
Straw berry Point couple Eleanor Ann Sylvester and Bernard Kellogg were married in Galena Til last week with Judge Charles Cook officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kahrs of Strawberry Point. The bride, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sylvester, graduated from Littleport school. The groom, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kellogg, works on a farm.
Mrs Zelma Morgan led the Methodist Ladies Aid gathering with assistant hostesses Mrs Nelle Starry Mrs Charley Frey and Mrs Ed Frey. Visitors included Mrs James Driscol and her sons of Williamsburg Mrs Ergo Yosbaker and her son and Mrs Rose Shall of Sigourney.
A 1935 notice invites readers to obtain the Crabapple design transfer pattern by sending 5 cents and a self addressed envelope to Nancy Page at The Cedar Rapids Gazette. An additional 5 cents covers back patterns.
Decorah guests the Cresco Golf Club for a Thursday visit to Oneota Golf and Country club. A bridge luncheon for the ladies precedes a 6.30 dinner and dancing.
Grundy Center reports Donald Birch and Rebecca Heinz of Dubuque wed Thursday in a ceremony led by Rev. Hoxsie of Conrad. The DeVoogh family reunion occurred at the Ben Westerman home with attendees from Waterloo Gladbrook Detroit Flint Grundy Center and beyond marking multiple generations in attendance.
Postville relatives and friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. L Benjegerdes on Mr. Benjegerdes birthday at their home. A Sunday picnic at the Old Stone house celebrated the twenty seventh wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Evans. Highland park Cedar Falls hosted Schultz Aubrich family reunion with multiple attendees. Mrs. E H Dunn marked eighty five years old at her daughter W J Hanks home. Out of town guests from Minneapolis and other locals joined Picinc club hosting.
Wheatland Mrs George Sohrn marked her eighty first birthday on June 29. Alfred and Mrs Mueller celebrated twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Attendees included their son Winston at Northwestern and Wyman, a Chicago accountant. Frank Farnum family held a reunion in Cedar Rapids at Bever Park with local attendees. Norman Guenther hosted E I club members and spouses, with Edward Hamdorf and Guenther taking top honors in five hundred.
Charles Patterson and Mrs. Earl Hoker placed third with guests from Truesdale and Niles. Don’s sixth birthday honored by Mrs. Albert Buchanan. Merc, Cinque, and D. N. clubs held events. five hundred honors awarded to Mrs. Smith, Klahn, and Jeppe. Martha Aid and Ladies auxiliary activities noted with program participants listed.
Maynard St Pauls Lutheran council gathered after Sunday service for a basket lunch and program honoring pastor Rev Mr Fred C Lutz and his wife on their tenth wedding anniversary. The event featured readings by E H Borchers Juanita Tolheim Marjorie Schmitt Edgar Wolfe Esther and Fern Betz Will Frahm Herman Bunge and Rev Lutz. Also noted is the marriage of Mr and Mrs Joy Moore on June 18 in Cresco with Mr and Mrs Myron Moore and Mrs Gertie Waller related.
Onslow Mrs. Kenneth Kennedy and Mrs. Walter Koon hosted a bridge gathering at the Kennedy home. Prize winners were Miss Vera Paul Mrs. George McDonald Miss Alvena Paulsen Mrs. George Sears and Mrs. George Lyon. Out of town guests included Mrs. Harry Stingley and Mrs. Truman Stanton of Center Junction and Mrs. Ralph Bone of Monticello. Mrs. Harriet Lamey and Mrs. Marvin Hanwardsen assisted with serving at the buffet lunch.
Mrs Ralph Schroeder attended a miscellaneous shower for Miss Roma Jean Ladd at her parents home with plans for Ladd and Sidney Dean to wed in the Methodist church. Rev C E Luce to read the marriage service today. Mrs Harry Gilmore hosted breakfast and a bridge party at home after a Gates Coffee Shop gathering. Mrs J R Currens hosted a shower for Miss Marion Safely in Dysart for her marriage to Alvin Janssen. United Presbyterian women announce a father and son banquet in the church dining room Thursday at 7 p.m.
A Kalona golf club sponsored benefit bridge and rock party was held at the Friese hotel Monday. Attendees included many couples such as Mr and Mrs Clifford Sommers and Mr and Mrs Harry Hoersowsky. Bridge honors went to Mrs Edith Welte and Harry Hoersowsky with prizes to Mrs Homer Yoder.
Shellsburg Mrs Robert Morris hosted the Sherman circle gathering with American Legion auxiliary members as guests. Mrs Arthur Hellwig of New York entertained Monday at her mother Mrs Margaret Freeman home for Mr and Mrs G Hellwig and Mrs Charles Vavra and their son Junior of Cedar Rapids. Mr and Mrs G Ronk and daughter Geraldine of Laporta City were guests at the Gas Strait home Thursday. Mrs Orrie Young hosted the Eastern Star Kensington on Tuesday.
Elberon members of the Morning Star Rebekah lodge installed officers last week. Names listed include N. G. Mrs. Estella Wayman and V. G. Mrs. Emma Kauphan with recording secretary Mrs. Mable Upah and treasurer Mrs. Anna Kucera. Additional officers named were R. S. to N. G. Rose Siehanik L. S. to N. G. Agnes Haase RS to V. G Emma Novak Lys to N. G Aurora Wayman warden Evelyn Wayman conductor Bessie Sichanek outside guard Genevieve Monroe inside guard Wayne Postolka chaplain Lena Wamser musician Mable Rayman and reporter Emma Novak.
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