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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1937
Page
19
An upbeat guide argues that glasses can enhance beauty by harmonizing facial features and signaling personality. It advises selecting frames to flatter the face, matching hair and makeup, and notes tinted lenses and rim styles suit various looks and activities.
Blanche Dolores Hanus and Edwin F. Trachta were married in the Little Brown church at Nashua in a noon double ring ceremony performed by Rev William Kent. Attendants included Miss Lucille Kasper and Leslie Sial. After the ceremony a dinner for close relatives followed at the bride’s aunt’s home. The couple plans to live on a Cedar Rapids area farm after July 1.
North Liberty Carnlgvyn Colony and Elsie Crutchley as Epworth league delegates from the Methodist church attended the Pioneer Institute at Mount Pleasant. They were accompanied by Mrs J A Werredl, Carl Snavely and Wayne Woley of McAllen Texas. C neerels club mets at the home to en Sere tna Welfe Whip pear rot Met at the home of Slat Vou fe Stee Lila Alt pre ery Noes Selue Fuorrmester to er orrarpe of ertertanment.
VINTON Miss Frances Louise Knupp daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Knupp of Eden township and Harry Robert Carns son of Mr and Mrs J H Carns of Vinton will wed this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the bride's parents home. The ceremony will be read by Rev William Caldwell of the Presbyterian church in the presence of fifty guests. Both graduates of Vinton high school. Carns attended the University of Iowa last year. Knupp will enroll there next fall. They will live in Iowa City after September 1.
Brandon Union Aid met Thursday with Mount Auburn Pratt Creek Fairview and Brandon Aid societies in attendance. Officers elected were President Mrs R Brown Vice President Mrs Harry Green Secretary Mr Lewis Eggleston. Mr and Mrs Frank Briggs and Mr and Mrs Ward Stainbrook celebrated their twenty second wedding anniversaries Tuesday.
North English hostesses Donald Dixon and Miss Dori Roller led a shower for Mrs John Clarahan of Harper. Clara Han, formerly Miss Ellene Huber, wed on June 6 1936, an announcement made last week. Mrs Jim Lindsley to entertain Philathean club Wednesday. Mrs Oscar H Mauskins to host Poinsettia club Thursday. Miss Maxine Septer and Mrs Dee Markwell hosted Tuesday in honor of Mrs Don Heidliska.
Oxford Junction Lenora Disnky celebrated her ninth birthday with a party at her home on Wednesday. Twenty five guests attended and played games as part of the celebration.
Gossip notes record multiple social happenings from Shellsburg and nearby areas. Entries mention Shellsburg Happy Twenty club at Mrs Anna King home, Ladies Aid at Parkers Grove, a birthday dinner for Mrs William DeFoe hosted by daughters from Cedar Rapids and Alburnett, and a Rebekah lodge memorial service ongoing today. Harmony class of Presbyterian Church met with president Mrs Harry Penrose hosting, Happy Birthday club met at Mrs Arscelom Tumulty’s, and Mrs Arthur Helowsz entertained in New York. Other items include an anniversary gathering for Mr and Mrs Frank Whppe, visits from Bonita Johnson and Carl Whipple, Young People’s Interdenominational Society with guests from Vinton and Grinn, and Monday Night Bridge at R E Harbert home.
Springville residents hosted church and youth events this week. Bethany Circle and Queen Esther Girls gatherings featured members including Lois Patten, Doris George, Evelyn Walton, and Delila Palmer. Presbyterian youth held a wiener roast at Roy and Glenn Olinger homes. A band picnic supper praised senior members Doris George and Mary Groves among others. Willing Workers members chaired by L A Johnston presented programs with Maurita Hoffman and Virginia Wiley in attendance.
Wyoming Jean Carson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Carson, was 16 years old Friday. Friends were entertained in the Carson home. Mrs Howard Jameson entertained Thursday complimenting her cousin Miss Mary Levsen of Olin. Clarice Manwiller hosted the Luther League Thursday at her parents home. Helen and Paul Westphal presented the program. Dorcas class met Thursday at Mrs Austin First. Mrs Chris Hansen and Mrs Leona Coleman entertained Wednesday complimenting Mrs Rhoda Holub on her 79th birthday. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Holub, Miss Frances Franks, and Mrs FE F Rohwedder. ME Aid met Wednesday with Mrs Orval Buckingham, Mrs Gerald Mader, Mrs W RB Rown, Mrs C A Huston and Mrs Routh Mathi coat.
Mt. Vernon residents plan summer travels from coast to coast. Beatrice Yates sails June 26 from New York on the S S Bremen to tour abroad. Ruth Yates heads to Pasadena to study drama. Laurene Kepler plans a week’s departure for southern California. Numerous couples motor and fly to Midwest and western destinations, with several gatherings and social events noted at home before departure.
A family story warns against smothering a newborn with constant time and attention. When parents focus solely on the child, the household loses balance. The piece urges letting parents live their own lives to help the child grow up with independent interest. During March 1937 domestic airlines carried 74,972 passengers and flew 5,485,569 miles.
Miss Marion Williamson of West Union became the bride of the Rev. D Keith Irwin of New York at Bethel Presbyterian church. The ceremony included a large bridal party with siblings and relatives and was followed by a dinner. The couple will reside at 989 Wilcox Avenue in the Bronx after June 28.
West Branch notes guests from Toronto Des Moines and St. Louis attend visits and garden parties. Stella Kee hosts with Mrs. Eva Smith while Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Elliott hosted guests earlier. A garden party and demonstration featured several hostesses. Birthday honors were given to Mrs. P. C. Clarke of Des Moines. A western winter group reunites with Mr. and Mrs. Anderson hosting. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Chrise Jensen celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary.
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