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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1934
Page
9
The passage presents George as efficient through recreation and busy in work, then shifts to letters to Miss Manners offering practical guidance. It includes Mother K and a dating triangle, with responses about minding one’s own business and handling competing affections.
Mrs. R V Brandt entertained a farewell bridge luncheon for Mrs. W A Kneeland on Tuesday in Clermont. Guests included Mesdames Jerdee Cottrell Hackmann Fay Hoffman Carr Greenley Olson Cline Lubke Appelman Blake Hoffman Berry Hoppe and others with Kneeland receiving a guest prize and Berry taking high score. Elsie Lindgren and Hazel Schrader hosted the Business and Professional Women's club at Lindgren's home Monday. St Theresa Study club met at St Peters rectory Friday.
Mr and Mrs Henry Ruprecht attended the Chicago May 26 wedding of their son George to Miss Ruth Mueller of Chicago at Jehovah Lutheran Church with Rev A Lusky officiating. Attendants included Ruth and Grace Ditmer Edwin Ruprecht and Luther Mueller. The couple will reside in Oak Park Ill. Relatives from the vicinity, including Mr and Mrs Henry Ruprecht and their daughter Paula of London Arnold Hein and Mrs Vernon Beasley and Mr and Mrs Paul Ruprecht of Massillon, attended.
Wapello residents attended a picnic at Meyerholz Lake with out of town guests such as Attorney and Mrs. W. B. Hiller and family Adolph Helm and family from Oakville Dr Brown and family Rev Orcutt Jamison and family Morning Sun Dr A Marker and family Columbus Junction. Mrs Russell Harris hosted a shower for her daughter Mrs Harry George with a luncheon by Mrs Harris assisted by Pauline Derby Aden Wright and Howard Hill. Mrs T E Minor hosted the J A O club with guests from Long Beach Nebraska City and others. The W C T A held a guest day with Wyman unit members attending a play by local ladies. Mrs Chester Schaper hosted Kill Kare Kensington Klub.
Mrs. Harold Puffett of Dundee celebrated her seventeenth birthday at her parents home. Thirteen club elected officers led by Mrs. Ralph Milroy as president with Eve Smith as vice president and Mrs. F B Johnson as secretary. D A R events featured Mrs. Gwen Bentz hosting in Delhi and Laura Dunham Taylor presenting a program. Other notes mention church groups and social meetings including Joppa shrine picnic at Backbone State Park and Lend a Hand club gathering on June 7 with Mrs. Warren Bissell as assisting hostess.
The Ladies Cinque club gathered Tuesday with Mrs. Walter Thiele. Anna Rothbart won high score at cards, Gus Horstman was second, and a consolation went to Mrs. Otto Klahn. Horstman hosted Thursday with an afternoon and dinner for guests including Mrs. Carl Lohman, Mrs. George Cress, Mrs. Anna Dutton, Mrs. Edward Guenther, Mrs. Alvin McIlvain, Mrs. Earl Kitts, Miss Margaret Guenther, Mrs. Charles Patterson, Mrs. Earl Wilmarth, and Miss Fannie Smith of Davenport.
A 1934 Amos Parrish article showcases electric helpers for outdoor dining from chafing dishes to bain marie and waterproof outlets. It highlights windshields for flames, extension cords, and outdoor serving gear to keep food hot or cold, with trays, cheese boards, and a wheeled metal server for organized patio meals.
The Wilton Junction Lions held their annual picnic at Weed Park, Muscatine, with wives and families as guests. Miss Cora Knouse will present her pupils in a Junior Wilton music club recital at the Methodist church Tuesday evening. Various local ladies hosted gatherings including a noon dinner by Miss Elizabeth Mahanna at Hotel Thede. The Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary met or hosted events with members and guests, while Methodist women held a treasure display and tea at the church.
Beulah Torrey of Guttenberg and Leo Ham of Jesup wed in Williams with Rev. C. B. Driver. Marcella Jungers of Hospers and Robert Hogan of Jesup to marry in Hospers Catholic church in August 1933. Mrs. Roland Brown honored at a Barclay township shower. a double shower for Mrs. Roland Brown and Mrs. Fred Brown follows at Frank Brown home.
Calmar residents attended a busy week with Lions Club banquet at Hotel Calmar where District Governor Jones and Lions Goheen Luzum and Weber spoke. a miscellaneous shower honored June bride Gladys Bergsrud at Frana hall. Fristad Falnes and Neuzil participated in entertaining events.
Palo residents gathered Tuesday at the U. S. Mather home for a miscellaneous shower honoring newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Nelson J. Stookey formerly Miss Marie Langguth. Attendees included the Stookeys Bertha Stookey Langguth and Richard Langenbee and other local families who brought gifts.
Fragmentary OCR lists many names such as Mather Jene Hopper Lewis Marie Lowra Vivian John Claude Mary Jane Heath Grace Marvin A B Mather Jewell Podasky Cullis Stodola and Hopper in an unclear social notices segment.
The Vinton Garden club met at the Isbell home with Mrs. Mossman in charge. The Culture club closed its year with a guest day luncheon at Ward tea room and afternoon at Mrs. Allom’s home. Past Matrons' club hosted by Mrs Tedford. Vera Everett of the Iowa School for the Blind attended a Riverside park picnic. Winton Country club hosted a pot luck supper with a long committee list from local families and clergy.
Amber and Mr. Mrs W R Zimmerman entertained Monday on the birth days of Albert Doering and Dick Bohlken. Attending were Mr and Mrs Dick Bohlken and their family Mrs Clarence Siefert and her daughter of St Paul Minn Mr and Mrs John Rickels Albert Doering Mr and Mrs Herman Zimmerman Mr and Mrs Will Jansen and their family Mr and Mrs Alva Gerdes and their son Dwight.
Mrs Claude Sears hosted a bridge club on Wednesday with prizes won by Miss Ellen Marshall Mrs Helen Von Sprecken and Mrs Harriet Chaplin. Industrial society met Tuesday at Miss Dora Thomson home assisted by four hostesses. Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Mrs Henry Lesch home with two assistants. Luther League gathering Thursday at Raymond and Ronald Holtz. High school seniors took a picnic trip to Dubuque and Clinton Saturday.
Earlville Mr and Mrs A J Meythaler hosted relatives from Independence for a pre nuptial shower for Donna Meythaler who will wed in early June. Mrs Leonora Tosgic entertained the Good Cheers club at dinner. A group picnic gathered at Stumpfs Bridge with many attendees listed. Relatives held a birthday picnic at Thrills Park, Manchester, for John Harris.
A church reception hosted by the Dorcas class welcomed Rev. R M Smith and Mrs. Smith, with greetings by Rev. R Q Lady and readings by local ladies. Numerous hospitality events followed, including luncheons for guests from White Plains and New Hampton, and visits by the Hart and Georgetta Hart party. Community groups held meetings, picnics, and birthday observances, including Tom J Lane’s eightieth birthday dinner. Lane, a longtime resident, has faced illness since February.
Mrs J E Blodgett welcomed guests including Mrs Flora Page Mrs William Story and Miss Charlotte Lockwood. Mr and Mrs Marshall Rowley former locals now of Pomona California arrived for a several weeks visit. Mr and Mrs Howard Bliss recently moved to Camdenton Missouri plan to return due to Mr Bliss ill health.
Announcement of the secret marriage of Ruth Eldridge of Newton to Ellis Newell of Cedar Rapids occurred February 18 at the Little Brown Church near Nashua with Rev. William officiating. The bride wore pale blue crepe and pink sweet peas. best man was Edward L. Plamadore. The couple reside at 609 Eighteenth Street SH.
A Mechanicsville group gathered at Mrs. C. J. Lynch's Cedar Rapids home for a luncheon and bridge games with Mrs. J. L. Lynch and Miss Kathryn Foley among the players. Other social notices include Mrs. Mary Reeder hosting a silver tea and Mrs. C. C. Brown arranging a Surprise for Mrs. E. B. Sperry and Mrs. James Butler with Priscilla class guests.
Arlington records show young people returning from teaching and jobs last week including Leona Hetzel Dallas Center Lorna Bates Tipton Ulah Ward Fayette Glenna Perkins Orion Doris Leamon Fayette Emma Andres Orion Vance Bates Gordon Mason Ofty and others. Mrs Raymond Goodreau hosted at her parents home for Georgianne Budds birthday with a guest list of Mary Anne Meshe Serena Wise Betty Jean Culbertson Evelyn Lee Clute Charleen Classen and Margaret Hutchinson. Mrs Harold Corbin entertained the Swastika club while the Arlington school orchestra held a Fayette picnic after performing at Upper Iowa U chapel.
Hawkeye Vera Rinker a home economics teacher for two years wed W E Birchard of Schenectady New York in Omaha on July 3 1933 as announced last week The couple plan to reside in Schenectady Mrs George Schialter senior hosts Lutheran Ladies aid June 7 Ruth Bruthler hosts Luther League tonight Mrs O J Felter entertained the Methodist choir Thursday in honor of Evelyn Spears and Vera Rinker Birchard The Community club meets June 7
A birthday gathering took place at Mr. and Mrs. Allen Elliot home Tuesday at Oak Leaf camp 3841 R. N. A. Cyril Olson was received as a member during the event held Friday.
The Monona Woman's Bridge Club closed its year at Mrs. Addie Egbert's home with retiring president. Mrs. Cam Rowland was elected as the new president.
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