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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1932
Page
11
A column piece blends a tale of a woman-hater who falls in love with a wondrously lovely partner. It includes Miss Manners style reader questions about a matter-of-fact fiancé and a topically affectionate answer explaining that undemonstrative men can still be in love and supportive partners.
Readers are invited to order two new summer dress patterns 1177 and 1154 featuring broad shoulders removable scarf revers and smart trims. Fabrics suggested include shanting silk cotton prints with sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 42, yardage details provided. A fashion catalog with additional adult and kiddie styles is also offered for fifteen to twenty five cents.
Dear Miss Manners asks if she should quit after her father’s layoff and new home job. The answer commends her for helping family, noting genuine friends endure hardship and true companions matter most.
Announcement this week in Columbus Junction confirms the May 7 ceremony in Toulon Illinois for Mary Williams daughter of G L Williams Oxford and Minor Alsip son of Mrs E W Alsip Columbus City. The couple plan to reside in Oxford where Alsip has served as athletic coach and high school principal.
The Embroidery club hosted a farewell dinner for Mrs Rosalia Cummings who is moving to Cedar Rapids. The event occurred Thursday at Mrs Esta Boots home with guests including Mrs Elsa Barker from St Paul and her daughters Helen and Patricia visiting Mrs N A Gearhart. Mrs Winnona Wiese and family were honored at a Kildare club picnic supper before their move to Cedar Rapids.
Miss Emma Underwood entertained relatives for her nephew Howard Hamilton on his birthday with a gathering including H S Hamilton family and friends. The Priscilla club held its annual picnic with attendees from the Brolsma, Rayner, Kirchner, Laren, Petsel, Stonebarger, Hamilton, Shoquist families and their children.
Dr and Mrs L G Kilbourne along with their children Patty Lou Dorris Jane and Nora Lee are joined by Mr and Mrs Clifton Dean and Mr and Mrs E E Shibley in inviting readers to note a family announcement and upcoming celebrations.
At the annual meeting Thursday in Wyoming Mrs Myrtle Millsap was elected president of the Pollyanna circle with Mrs Roy Overley as assistant hostess. Other officers named include Mrs Isa Mallicoat as vice president and Mrs Marjorie Sherrill as secretary treasurer.
Mrs. Williaas entertained a large group including Mrs. Maggie Pope Mrs. Emma Wilson and daughters Vaneta Opal and Jessie plus many others. Mrs. Russell Danshill will host the Ladies of the Dorcas society on July 28.
The piece explains how counting cards and reading bidding signals influence declarer play, with an example from Nathan S. Kelly of Boston leading to a three no trump contract. It notes the importance of partner and opponent signals and describes a later bidding question about West's four club bid to further diamond support. It also previews an England versus United States bridge match in September, highlighting the international interest and evolution of bidding theory.
Center Junction boys and girls garden club led by Mrs. R. D. Sanford met at Audra Serbousek’s home. Assisting hostesses were Betty Lou McDonald and Jean Preston. Betty Lou McDonald gave a talk.
Rowley D R B club entertained at Mrs. Howard Angell home with a play by Mrs. Charles Grover Mrs. Lester Hand and Mrs. Calvin Butterfield Ladies Aid society met with Mrs. George Beatty WCTU to meet at Jesse Goens home Missionary group at township Presbyterian church held a program Mrs Lawrence Grover hosted a seventh birthday party for her daughter with Prahm Prahim Grover Helbig and other guests attending list of attendees included Calvins Clayton Oscar Prahm Devere Grover Bonnie and Donald Mitchell
Mrs. Harry Higman hosted assistants Mrs. W. H. Merrill Mrs. William Schaffer and Mrs. Frank Wilson as the Winthrop The Congregational Woman's association met Thursday. The Royal Neighbors camp enjoyed a picnic dinner Tuesday and the Methodist Aid society met with Mrs. Lyle Moore for officer elections. Camp Fire girls and guardian Mrs. Willard Gates vacationed at Cedar Falls camp with Bonita Talley Marcia Brintnall Jean Kenyon Dorothy Powell Gail Griswold Catherine Nielsen Winifred Meffert plus Mrs. Leland Sheeley and Miss Shirley Housholder.
A movie actor sues for breach of contract and proclaims himself the greatest actor in the world. A friend rebukes his boast. he replies that on oath the claim sounds conceited but true. Toronto Globe
A brick house benefits from paint by sealing porous brick to reduce moisture absorption and interior dampness. A primer with extra oil is essential, as brick soaks up paint like a sponge, demanding more coats than other materials. Proper color schemes can transform dull brick into inviting, durable exteriors.
Newhall Mrs. L. M. Kolsto, Mrs. Arnold Luwe and Mrs. F. A. Maeder welcomed members as delegates chosen to represent the unit at the state convention in Cedar Rapids on August 9, 16 and 11. Mrs. J. F. Connor entertained the Thimble club at her home Tuesday with the next meeting planned for Mrs. H. E. Weichman.
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