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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1934
Page
2
A column discusses how a wife named Gladys hinders her husband by eager trying to influence his social connections. It urges restraint and modesty to become a real help, noting many girls pursue men and create friction. The piece praises a different approach and cautions against overzealous interference.
West Liberty women golfers met Wednesday at noon. Members plan to visit Geneva Golf Club in Muscatine next Thursday. Reservations may be made by Monday with Mrs. Ardis Kirby, club president. Mrs. Beatrice Nichols hosted the Methodist missionary society tea Friday. Miss Gabriella Royal presented a one act play and readings.
Members of Mechanicsville Evangeline Chapter No. 393 O E S held their annual family picnic at Masonic hall on Thursday. The Presbyterian Ways and Means society met on Friday. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Thomas Faven, Mrs Albert Smith, and Miss Emma Fritz. Lucile Smith gave musical readings, accompanied by Louise Smith.
A family reunion at the H L Stone residence honored Wendell Stone during a two week visit with his parents Mr and Mrs H L Stone. Attendees included extended Stone relatives and friends, Silver Lake Garden club members, and local hostesses. Miss Nida Jackson celebrated her 22nd birthday with relatives at Clair’s home this week.
The A M Taylor Womens Relief Corps, disbanded a year ago, reopened with 73 members including 12 war widows Lydia Lacey and Emma Mincher on the original 1887 charter. Officers: President Luella Fry. Senior VP Hazel Plump. Junior VP Mabel Stroup. Treasurer Ruth Smith. Secretary Gertrude Collins. Chaplain Orpha Bates. Conductor Mayme Davison. Assistant Conductor Mollie Schneider. Guard Ella Sillick. Assistant Guard Ellen Heins. Musician Nellie Stroup. Patriotic Instructor Margaret Hinderman. Press Reporter Mabel Cover. Color Bearers Mary Mohne, Lulu Winder, Lucy McAfee, Mensa Wilton.
Glassware shifts from amber and pale hues to rich tones like amethyst deep blue ruby and emerald. Milk white sets offer the most versatile combinations with turquoise plates and contrasting glasses while etched or ribbed pieces add subtle style. Service for six or eight suits small and larger gatherings, with some sets including extra serving pieces. Monday: The new fur coats.
Monticello social scene features Women's Missionary society events at the Methodist church with readings and refreshments. Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid hosts luncheon with 4-H play and musical numbers. Theater party honors nieces Martha Lou and Mary Frances Humphrey of West Union. Birthday and anniversary celebrations include Bobby Linnen’s sixth birthday and the 30th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Burrichter. Social clubs hold picnics, bridge games, and neighborhood gatherings with out-of-town guests from Cincinnati, Vancouver, Milwaukee, and Los Angeles.
What Cheer community notes a Baptist junior girls Sunday school class held a picnic at teacher Dorothy Moore’s home south of town Tuesday. Mrs. Iva Ewing celebrated Emmet’s fourth birthday. Tuesday Baptist women met at Mrs. Ethel Lockard’s home. The Methodist Junior Aid hosted a family picnic Monday at Mrs. James Molyneux’s country home. The Baptist young women and Philatheas met at Mrs. George McClanahan’s country home. Mr and Mrs C C Lyons hosted Monday for guests from Algona. Howard Hoffman of Des Moines and other local families were entertained by various hosts including the Lewises and the Mertzes and Mrs. Shir law.
Webster True Blue club met at the home of Mrs Russell Case in Webster Wednesday afternoon. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs George Lawn Thursday. Assisting the hostess were Mrs Herbert Plank and Mrs Virgil Morgan.
Mrs. Orvie Risdal celebrated her birthday on Wednesday with a party attended by guests including Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Krohling and many others. Prizes in cards went to Mrs. Orvie Risdal with banco to Kenneth Barnoske. Mrs. A. S. Weyer hosted the Presbyterian Ladies Aid. Mr. Charles H. Freeman hosted for son Raymond's ninth birthday.
North English Mr and Mrs. William Simmons celebrated their fifty fourth wedding anniversary on July 11 with a gathering at their home attended by children, grandchildren and friends. Mrs. T M Foster hosted the Poinsettia club Friday. The Methodist Foreign Missionary society will meet at Mrs. Merrine Roller's home Tuesday with hostesses Mrs. Belle Gibbons and Mrs. Mary Johnston.
Local clubs in La Porte City and nearby Grundy Center held meetings and picnics. The Past Noble Grand circle gathered at Mrs. L D Chester's home. Aug 6 hosts planned. Various clubs announced August visits, July birthday honors, and upcoming picnics at homes in Dubuque and near La Porte City. Notable speakers include Elizabeth Rothe and Maude Troutney.
Sunday dinners featured Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lehr hosting S. G. Hegarty and others from Stanwood, plus Willard Lacock hosting family guests. A Tuesday birthday surprise for Mrs. Merle Roberts gathered friends including Clausen and George families. Bethany circle hosted by Steele and Foust, and Willing Workers group met at Lacock home.
Williams burg society traced a Tuesday reception for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Harold Perkins who spent a wedding trip from Storres Conn. Mr Perkins a former Williamsburg resident and landscape architect graduate of Iowa State College, wed June 23 at Lime Rock Conn. Guests included numerous local couples and families and Mrs Ewing Jones, a recent bride, was honored at a linen shower at Mrs R E Jones.
Thursday the Methodist Ladies Aid Society met at the church. Officers elected include President Lois Owen, first vice-president W. D. Jones, second vice-president Irene Edwards, secretary Frank McCallister, and treasurer Mass Jennie Perkins. Mrs. Jones plans to move to Little Rock Ark next week.
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs. Rose Klaus’s home with assistants Mrs. W. S. Millen and Mrs. John Winistorfer. Mrs. Amy Benda led devotions. Miss Mattie Marley led the program. The Congregational society held a paper by Mrs. Louis Hartwig. The Monday Afternoon club gathered at Mrs. Louis Schaller’s residence. Greeley Methodist church joined in a wedding for Greeley couple Gweyneath Ross and Russell Paris with Rev. Paul Pease officiating. Alyce Hyde and Roy Attwood attended. dinner followed at the Paris home. the couple will live in Delaware.
Local social life highlights include Mrs T M Balcoff hosting Sunshine Sisters with daughter Mere dith, a fish fry at Mr and Mrs V R Frisk for birth anniversaries, and attendance by many families. The Home Missionary society met at Mrs J B Reeves with a program led by several members. Indian Creek Community club was hosted by Lena Shellabarger with Lydia Shellabarger arranging Aug 2 social hour. Sunday birthdays were celebrated at S G Martins home with multiple families present. The Philathea class held a picnic at Columbus Chautauqua park.
Washington Miss Neale Knowles from the Iowa State college extension group visited Representative John Speidel. Miss Dorothy Mae Fisher and Donald F. Steinbeaugh wed in Athens Tennessee on June 21 with Fisher being the late Mrs. Fisher’s granddaughter. Leonard Strohm and wife returned from Chicago where they married on July 4. Ruth Stewart gave a voice recital with Genevieve Miller accompanying, and N H Schuster attended as the former city voice teacher. Congressman Escher hosted Washington teachers at Columbia University. Iowa women golfers received an invitation to a golf and bridge event hosted by Walden Golf Club Fairfield. Prizes were won at a regular golf breakfast by Mrs. R L Gibson and Helen Alcorn.
Spencer Grove and Turner family members attended a seventh anniversary dinner for Ray Turner in Cedar Rapids. Pleasant Prairie club hosted a Wednesday gathering at Mrs. Charles Hoffman’s home. The Urbana Methodist Young People’s class picnicked at Wayside Park in Spencer’s Grove. Reverend Merton McKinley and family, visiting Mrs. McKinley’s parents, Fred and ? Hoff man, joined local groups. Spencer’s Grove Ladies Aid picnic took place Thursday at Wayside Park.
Mrs. Coral Ratzlaff announces the marriage of Grace E. Harris to Theodore A. Hill at St Luke's of the Mountains in La Crescenta California on June 30. Grace Harris is the daughter of Mr and Mrs F E Harris formerly of here now in Los Angeles California.
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