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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1938
Page
10
The article details a household expanding from three to seven and adapting cooking routines. It lists recipes and scales for large meals, including chili, spaghetti sauce, cookies, date peanut butter treats, and Aunt Sophia’s chocolate cake, with notes on freezing and reheating.
The Progressive Woman's Club hosted Friday at Mrs. Peter Sievers' home for Mrs. Harry Gray who will move to Cedar Rapids. Gray served as club president for two years and received a gift. Earlier, the old Methodist Episcopal society was entertained by Mrs. Farn ham, Waite, Reade and Wherry.
Mrs Esther Von Muenster entertained at an open air steak fry Wednesday evening. Guests included Lora Heddleson Dorothy Kopelin Mary Ellen Shriver Edna Hambright Lucille Wingert Helen Henderson and Howard Hamilton county agent. Honora Sonnemaker hosted the Evangelical Sunday school's Teachers society Tuesday evening.
The Woman's Relief Corps celebrated its July birthday party in Penrose hall on Wednesday. Honorees with July birthdays included Mrs. Cora Brown Mrs. Evelyn Moravec Mrs. Nellie Nims Mrs. Cora Stewart Mrs. Edna Cox Mrs. Mabel Dostal and Mrs. Louise Gruenwald.
The piece chews over a playful scene at the Country club pool where Dick Pinney and Henry Ristedt claim an inflated tub as a novelty craft unsinkable on a cruise. It also highlights sunburned damsels Jean Files Jeanette Focht Lydia Ann Courtright Kay Stark and young Bonnie Laird and notes a bridge party with Mary Isabelle Clapp centering a dry ice flower centerpiece.
The Presbyterian Sunday school picnic occurred at Thomas Park in Marion on Thursday. Mrs. Dewey Johnson and her son Russell traveled from Alhambra California to visit Linus Dunbar and F. G. Taylor homes. Mrs. L. A. Johnston hosted guests including Mrs. Orin Kincaid of Medford Oregon. Updates also note Mrs. G. C. Bowdish and her baby Charles Glenn honored at a Thursday evening gathering hosted by several local ladies.
Mechanicsville social notes show Mrs W J Dallas hosting the Monday Afternoon Bridge club with guest Mrs O A Byrne. prize winner Mrs Gilbert Dutton. Emanon Bridge club met with Mrs John Danly Jr and guests including Mrs H C McCormick and others. prizes to Mrs Purl Pearson, Miss Alene Norris and Mrs McCormick. Octet club met with Mrs Roy Stoffel and guests including Mrs John Lynch and Mrs M E Sauer.
Shellsburg reports show social activity with prize wins by Mrs. Lynch and others. The M. B. Bridge Club met with Mrs. Clifford Ayres, Delta Delt Bridge club planned by Mrs. Clair Heffelfinger, Eastern Star party hosted by Mrs. William McGranahan, Harmony class gathering at Mrs. B. A. Owens home, and an ice cream social at Wesley hall. Canton Farm Bureau and 4-H campers at Camp Lingerlonger near Shellsburg are also listed.
West Branch Commercial club members and wives held a Tuesday potluck on the Methodist church lawn before the business meeting led by Ed Kelly. They then viewed preview reels for the free street movies and a West Branch float from eight years ago. American Legion auxiliary members and guests met at Mrs. Ed Runday’s country home for luncheon. The president and secretary were named to attend the Waterloo convention with two alternates. Committees were appointed.
Mrs. W D Little hosted a luncheon Thursday for Mrs. W T Armbruster of Annapolis Md with Oelwein luncheon club members present. Guests included A J Bennett D E Schneider C B Hintz L E Hilsabeck Co L Naor Harold Jamison L Nelson George Lee E B Shaw C L Mariner and Miss Mary Little of Mount Vernon. Rotary members heard Walter Henry and Marcus Payton speak on Boys State from Des Moines last month.
Six girls from the King's Herald band of the Methodist church were initiated as Standard Bearers in Eleanor Maye Colony’s home. Names listed include Betty Albright June Daniels Betty Brown Doris Ranshaw Grace Laren and Lila Files. The group earned the second annual class A pennant for ten goals of excellence. A swimming and breakfast party at Lake Macbride followed with ten girls: Bernice Anderson Irene Albright Pauline Means Esther Glaspey Barbara Stuart Ruth E Green Madeline Ranshaw Phyllis Brice land Eleanor Mayo Colony and Mrs Robert Rinehart.
The budget committee of the Presbyterian church met at the Serbousek residence with S. G. Thompson in charge. The August meeting is set for the Peter Prahm home. Harley Bulgren’s Methodist Ladies Aid hosted the event with a gift presented as the Bulgrens move to Rowley where he will coach at the consolidated school.
Anamosa activities included a pot luck luncheon at Mrs. Ed Reid's home where bridge prizes went to Mrs. Mayme Lohr and Mrs. Lorence Corwin, a lawn party for Margaret Bauserman and sixteen into her birthday, a Powers family reunion at the state park, and a breakfast at Miss Nettie Browns for house guests Miss Mattie Harrick of Olin.
Mrs Helen Schroeder hosted a tea for Miss Jane Lee and her mother of Dysart. Emma Leigh circle members and guests enjoyed a picnic at Mrs Fred A Blaine's home. Miss Dorothy Ann Flint entertained at dinner. Mr and Mrs P H Kafer hosted a dinner on Wednesday.
The Methodist Ladies Aid society marked July birthdays at a meeting with a specially decorated table in their honor. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Revel, Mr. L. J. Weart, Mrs. John Albert, Donald Hausner, Richard Weart and Homer Tietz.
Mr and Mrs F C Kaufmann of Waterloo announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Winifred Anne to John H Frick son of Jerome L Frick of Cedar Rapids The wedding is planned for early autumn Miss Kaufmann is employed at Penick and Ford Inc and is a graduate of Our Lady of Victory Academy Waterloo She attended Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls affiliated with Phi Sigma Phi Frick attended the University of Iowa and the University of Alabama He is a member of Phi Kappa Psi and connected with the Frick coffee company of Cedar Rapids
Oxford Junction community club honored former resident Mrs Rose Podolak who will be 85 and her daughter Mrs Anna Carter of Chicago. Members and families plan an annual outing Thursday evening at the Legion pavilion with a picnic supper.
Mrs. Dorothy Fitzsimmons hosted a shower for bride Mrs. Adrian Dautremont at her parents home. Prize winners included Mrs. R. H. Heitzman and several Knittels. Out of town guests came from Cedar Rapids and Granger Iowa. Rev Joseph Truxan visited then headed to Chicago to Detroit for a car before returning with his father. Local gatherings included Senior Needle Club and a planned city park picnic.
Mrs Olga Hinchliffe presented her music pupils at Mrs Lena Tabor's home on Wednesday with Jane and Jimmy Tabor, Donald Kent, Margery Scott, Velma Lub ben and Patricia Tabor taking part. Mrs Emil Wasaha entertained twelve youngsters Tuesday to celebrate Dolores Ann's third birthday with bubble blowing activities.
Eighty youths from Muscatine Wilton Durant Tipton Bennett Clarence West Branch Rochester and South Bethel attended a full moon party at the Stone Mill Monday evening. A Farm Bureau meeting at Wilbur Hendricks home drew seventy three attendees with county agent speaking on weeds and the Cedar Peps 4H club selling ice cream.
Cedar Rapids residents are seen relaxing around Spirit Lake and the Okoboji lakes this summer. Templar park hosts a card party schedule and a weekly community sing. Visitors include Ada Guy of Fort Wayne and the Durins en route home from California.
Mrs. Dudley Henderson recent bride was guest of honor at a shower hosted by her aunt Mrs. Henry Drexler. Out of town attendees included Mrs. Sumner Jordan and others from Marion Waubeck Springville and more as plans unfolded for a series of gatherings. An American Legion Auxiliary tea followed with a Constitution anniversary program led by Rev. C F Stratton in colonial attire.
Mrs H S Richardson hosted the Friday Literary club with speakers Mrs J E Heiserman and Mrs F P Stuhler on the program. Missionary society hostess Mrs Harriet Coughlan led the Congregational church gathering with Mrs Clayton Palmer Mrs Lena Palmer Mrs Charles Northrop and Mrs S E Guyan on the program. Prizes were awarded at Neighborhood Bridge club hosted by Mrs Harry Hoag with winners Mrs Leslie Reade and Mrs Lorenz Allamand. Country club members enjoyed a dessert luncheon at the clubhouse with prizes awarded.
Mr and Mrs C A Cramer and relatives visit from Minneapolis St Paul Wayzata and Albert Lea. Mrs H Richardson wins domino prize at a club event. The Ladies Aid of the Reformed church convenes with committee members listed. Continuous social notices describe exchanges among local families and visitors in Albert Lea and nearby towns.
Joy Miller hosted a prenuptial shower on Thursday evening in Aurora. Velma Duckett Leah Gibson and June Hoaglan won at bunco in the same event setting.
The Atalissa chapter No. 365 of the Order of the Eastern Star met Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Depping and Mrs. Harriet Federlein in charge of refreshments. The Atalissa Juveniles gathered the same day in the A N A parlor with director Mrs. Dorothea Markham. The Grant Smith family plans a motor trip through the western states to visit relatives in Los Angeles.
Mrs Ray Trussell entertained the Coralville Heights club at her Coralville Heights residence. Committee members Mrs Dean Jones and Mrs Philip Wert organized the event.
Grinnell Golf club invited Montezuma club to a tournament on Thursday in Montezuma with supper and bridge to follow. A county picnic and church circle activities are noted, with plans for a Poweshiek county golf tournament at Brooklyn on Sunday July 24.
Parnell card party and luncheon hosted by Mrs Pete Sailer. W M Murphy installs American Legion Auxiliary officers: Lawler president Hannon and Sheridan secretary treasurer Saller chaplain Donohoe sergeant McAreavy historian Jones Giblin Carville Murphy executive board Hannon Lawler Sheridan win at cards McAreavy to host in August.
Center Point Mr and Mrs Walter Palmer hosted a Thursday evening party at their country home celebrating son Allen Palmers birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Wallace and their two children from Pekin.
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