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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1936
Page
28
A humorous vignette shows Winnie chasing social approval with a fake triumph, risking her husband’s modest career. The tale urges authenticity over flashy pretenses and critiques vanity in social performance. Baer II responds, challenging cynicism and urging self restraint.
A worried reader asks how to signal fondness to a popular boy who has not followed up after a surprise party. Miss Manners says to let him initiate and avoid inviting him over or showing visible anxiety. be friendly but not eager.
Anamosa social calendar notes birthday honor for Mrs. C A Gardner with luncheon hosted by Mrs A E Atkinson and a dinner in her honor. Several community members and relatives attend, Gardner to depart for Cortland Nebraska after wintering with Atkinson.
Shellsburg School of Instruction presided by Margarite Hoglan held an afternoon meeting with initiation of two candidates Gertrude Mullinex and Ralph Little. A noon luncheon for about seventy followed. visiting chapters included Cedar Rapids Vin ton Urbana Center Point and Town City.
Belle Plaine groups hold events from a Tuesday luncheon for Con tract club losers at Mrs. F. H. Hoskins in Keystone to dinners and bridge at multiple homes. Clubs including Sorosis Athena Girls Bridge and 4-H meet. Betty Fox of Mason City attends as a guest. various hostesses listed for each gathering.
Advertisement promotes buying homes farms and lots as a hedge against inflation highlighting current low prices in the Want Ad section. Buy now.
A personal testimonial extols Marmola tablets as a cure for obesity noting rapid fat loss and increased energy. The writer claims widespread physician approval and a long track record since 1907 with over 20 000 packages sold and urges readers to begin using Marmola now at local dealers coast to coast.
Nancy Page outlines the Summer Garlands quilt blocks for sections B and E with instructions on leaf counts bow knots and bias cutting. The article details fabric choices tracing cutting basting and edges finishes and notes future parts and a request for missing blocks with return envelopes.
The Ladies Aid society of First Lutheran meets Thursday at 2 30 p m in the church parlors at 1900 Grande avenue SE for Kensington. Several auxiliary classes including Susannah Wesley Protheon Ephesian Berean Mahala Pratt and John Wesley announce Friday luncheons picnics and meetings with listed hostesses and locations.
The ladies association of First Evangelical church will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs Henry Rupperle 708 E avenue NW. The divisions of Mrs F W Adams and Mrs F R Vedder will assist. All women of the church are invited.
St Rosa circle of the Immaculate Conception church will be entertained by Mrs. A X Popp at 404 Fourteenth Street SE Thursday at 2 p.m.
The Young Married People class of St. Paul s Methodist church will meet at Mrs. Paul Bedell s residence 2322 C avenue NE Friday at 1 p.m. for luncheon.
John Huss Aid society will gather Thursday at 2 15 p m at the home of Mrs V Grant to discuss local charitable work and upcoming events.
The Mary-Martha Guild of the First Presbyterian church will hold a 2 p.m. gathering Friday at 2541 B avenue NE the home of Mrs. Walter O. Schultz. Mrs. Thomas Hayden will assist and Mrs. Paul French will give devotions.
The Ladies Aid of Saron Lutheran church will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs Oscar Lundquist 1111 Third street SW Hostesses will be the Mesdames Lundquist W O Elfstrom Janet Eklund and Hulda Fjellman.
Mrs Charles Schwinn and Mrs Roy Hyland will entertain St Martha's circle of the Immaculate Conception church at luncheon Tuesday at the school parlors. Members are asked to bring material for sewing.
The St Pauls Methodist mothers club sets a Tuesday gathering in church parlors with devotional by Mrs Everett Pratt and a talk and discussion led by Rev A A Brooks. Social chair Mrs J E Denton oversees arrangements, and the Philathea class meets Friday at Mrs Vernon Whites home.
Kenwood Methodist women and friends are invited to a picnic luncheon on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Mrs. H. Dunn’s home 3112 E Avenue NE. Attendees should bring the usual picnic requirements.
The Kenwood Presbyterian women’s circle will host a white elephant exchange at the church on Tuesday at 2 p.m. An entertainment program is planned and refreshments will be served. A small admission fee will be charged.
On Wednesday at 2 p.m. at 617 Eighth Avenue SW Mrs Ed Plummer hosts a quilt meeting with Mrs G A Walsh assisting. A church fellowship night follows at 6 30 p.m. Dr W C Cleworth will speak. The W F M S will meet Friday.
St Marys Circle of the Immaculate Conception church will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the school parlors. Mrs Emma Pohl will be hostess.
Westminister Presbyterian outlines district meetings for Nos 1 through 5 with dates Monday or Tuesday plus luncheon at various SE addresses and helper volunteers named. Protheon class meets Friday at 2 30 p m at Mrs W M Mohn home with assisting members listed.
Van Vechten Guild of the Peoples church will meet Tuesday at 1 for luncheon at the home of Mrs. Henry Houseman Jr. 132 Thirty second street NE. Hostesses are Mrs. Houseman Mrs. Kratzer and Mrs. Mary Louise Welke.
Calvary Baptist church hosts a circle meeting Thursday at 2 p.m. to close the year’s business. Members are asked to bring mite boxes. Sarah Fuller circle gathers Friday at 1 30 p.m. at Mrs. C E Tremain’s home 811 G avenue NW. Anna Narber circle also plans a meeting.
Mrs Donald Boutson invites attendees to an all day meeting at 1001 Second Avenue SW with a noon picnic lunch. Members gather at the church at 10 30 and cars are provided. The Junior W W G meets Friday at 7 p m with Idris Wyatt at 329 Fifth Avenue SW.
St Elizabeth's circle will meet Friday at 1 for luncheon in the school parlors. All members are invited.
The Ladies Industrial society meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the church basement. All women of the church are invited. Election of officers will be held. Hostesses are Mrs. George Cabalka and Mrs. Earl Lowe.
Alice Korteling guild of Central Park Presbyterian Church will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the home of Mrs. L. W. Dunlap for a picnic supper. Margaret Dickey will lead devotions and Kath er ine Baxter will review The Flying Boat. Hostesses are Mrs. L. W. Dunlap Mrs. Allen Stamy and Mrs. Lester Baldwin.
The Home Missionary society of Trinity Lutheran church will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the church parlors The Rev P L Bornhoeft will conduct the Bible study Hostesses will be Mrs L C Schlotterbeck Mrs E O Hansen and Mrs C Hartkemeyer
The Winners class of Second Christian church will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Edith Sovchek at 827 H avenue NW. Mrs. Stella Andrew will assist.
The Sanctuary society of the Immaculate Conception church will meet Tuesday at 7 45 p m in the school parlors for a church group gathering.
The Ladies Aid society of St James Methodist church will meet Thursday March 19 at the church.
The Social circle of Peoples church will be entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs. Adolph Jandrt at 1510 Fourth avenue SE. Mrs. F. A. Small will assist. After a short business meeting, Mrs. Stella Batchelder will speak on American Slang.
St Elizabeth's guild of St John s Episcopal church will meet Friday at the home of Mrs Ed Hruska at 1940 Bever avenue SE.
Grace Episcopal church the Woman's auxiliary will meet in the guild room Thursday at 2 30 p m for a business session and the Lenten study class
The Ladies Aid society of Daniels Park church will meet at the home of Mrs. A C Eddy, 1035 Daniels Street, Thursday at 2 p.m.
The Bethany Mission circle will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Mission chapel for a scheduled gathering.
The Ladies Aid society of Central Park Presbyterian church will meet at Mrs. F. W. Wells home 116 Eighteenth street NE for a luncheon. Dessert will be provided by the hostesses and assisting hostesses include Mesdames C. T. McWilliams P. A. Osborne Fred Mueller C. R. Butler M. D. Porter H. K. Facht Dean Cooper H. Anderson A. T. Coleman C. H. Brittin B. F. Johnson R. J. Brodie W. B. Warner B. L. Knight and Ethel Height.
Conesville Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shella barger entertained at cards Wednesday. Ralph Crawford won high prize for men, and Mrs. Ruby Wagner for women. Consolation went to Amos Owen. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Brehme, Mr. and Mrs. John Curtin, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nietzel, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Maxwell, Mrs. Ruby Wagner, Amos Owen, Misses Lurline Asher, Anna and Hilda Owen.
Strawberry Point groups logged a Monday meeting by Mrs. Ann Magdefrau and a D A R guest day planned for late April hosted by Mrs. Lucille Dunfrund. Chapter ER P E O elected officers led by Nell Westfall and Ellen Mantz with Ottumwa trip delegates. High scores were noted for N I E club and Double Four group activities with Mrs. John Tucker and Mrs. Shaffer placing.
Monticello residents including Schreiner chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and families held a Monday pot luck supper at the Masonic temple. Officers were elected for Chapter FP, PEO and church groups. several social clubs met with guests and celebrations noted, including a 51st wedding anniversary and a birthday party for Coleen Maire.
Mrs. Lou Spooner hosted a Wednesday luncheon for the Pinochle club at one o'clock with Beverly Helms Joyce Winkler and others attending. Progressive pinochle was played at three tables. high score honors went to Mrs. Olin Howie and the traveling prize to Mrs. Harry Hogg. Guests included Mrs. Ralph Lambert and Mrs. Claude Appleby. The same day at St Johns Evangelical Lutheran church, Muriel Hogg and Roy Bodenhofer wed.
Local households held multiple gatherings with Mrs. August Ingwersen and others hosting a miscellaneous shower for Lucile Starry ahead of her wedding to Lloyd Ray. Faculty bridge social, sophomore class party, and several card and social club events were reported with prizes awarded to numerous residents.
Mrs. Mable Morrison hosted the American Legion auxiliary meeting on Tuesday. The Loyal Temperance Legion junior department of the W C T U met on Wednesday with Mrs. Ethel Kemp in charge. The Junior Ladies Aid of the M P church met at Margie Hungerford's home on Thursday.
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