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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1939
Page
22
New York based crochet guide shows how to make an affordable Easter bonnet. Step by step instructions use No. 5 cotton, a No. 6 steel hook, and chiffon strips to form a jewel toned crown and brim.
Mrs. Lee Reinhard hosted the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church with several assistants. Local groups including Sorosis and the Toledo Woman's club met for plays, reviews, and program updates. A 45th wedding anniversary was celebrated for Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Tyler with gifts. New officers were elected for the United Brethren Missionary society and a state meeting scheduled for March 21 to 23. The Holly chapter OES held a school of instruction with distinguished visitors from multiple towns.
Newhall Mr and Mrs Albert Stuart entertained the Eldorado Farm Bureau Tuesday night with group singing an accordion solo by Donald Alpers talks by Miss Nygaard and Herman Franzenburg and a soil conservation demo by Lester Quick In charge were Mr and Mrs Conrad Werning and others. Thirty two ladies surprised Mrs Nancy Meyer and Mrs G Freeman with belated birthdays both women receiving gifts High scores were won by Mrs George Wheeler and Mrs T E Seilhamer while Mrs William Wignise had the low score.
What Cheer Mrs William Andeway and club members hosted a Thursday meeting with an illustrated flower arrangement talk by Mrs F G Jarvis Os Kal oo sa a parliamentary drill and music by a string trio Frances Parkinson Ruth Lash and Ruth Mueller Officers elected include president Mrs Mac Inman secretary Minnie Allai and treasurer Mrs William Andeway Other clubs met with hosts and programs including engagement announcements and discussions on marriage versus career The Kappmeyer family plans to move to Oelwein and the Shakespeare club met.
Thursday gathering led by Mrs. J. D. Parker elected officers include President Mrs. K. G. Fox and secretary treasurer Mrs. M. J. Hartman. Upper Town university hosts a ladies professorship tea and play reading to fund Robertson Woods purchase by the L. P. A. Pi Rho Zeta held a Mock Trial directed by Mrs. Grace Burdick with attorneys from several towns and Richard Basham of Fayette as chief magistrate.
The community orchestra benefit Tuesday evening drew a good crowd. Nine numbers were performed by the orchestra, a musical reading by Miss Stewart, and Mrs. Donald Garrett sang. Director Miss Merle Irish led, with accompanist Miss Cleita Keiser.
The Fortnightly club gathered Monday with Mrs. Carrie Slagle for a book review by Mrs. Eva Newberry. The Lions club also met Monday evening with Virgil Welch, field secretary of Upper Iowa University, as speaker.
A Friday shower at the Charles Winistorfer home honored Olive Wagner of Troy Mills, a bride-elect, with about a hundred guests attending. The Methodist church social club enjoyed a Saint Patrick's day program Thursday at Mrs. I. W. Keller’s home.
Paris couturiers brighten a tense world with spring lines led by Schiaparelli’s simplified detailing and dramatic full short skirts. Ballgowns echo Louis XV while daywear features ultra full ballerina skirts and 15 to 18 inch hems. slim waists and square shoulders balance dramatic silhouettes.
Jane is a devoted joiner involved with lodges leagues civic groups and bridge clubs. She rushes to meetings believing gatherings stimulate and that social contacts help her husband’s business while aiding the town’s unfortunates. Life moves fast and she has little time for living or reflection.
Engagements announced for Bertha Thoma of Orleans to Donald Gibbons of Jesup with wedding set for April 11 and residence to be in Waterloo. Mary Harrington engaged to Earl Stufflebeam of Waverly with wedding on April 9 and residence in Waverly. Presbyterian Missionary society plans a shower at Mrs. H J Fuller’s home for Ulah Purdy who returns from New York City ahead of a May 26 mission sailing to Nigeria. Ladies Aid hosts at the Stoddard home with several members in attendance.
Members of the Woman's Study club hosted their husbands Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Heath. Dinner was served at the Monte cafe.
A fashion note describes Marengo gored skirts in rustling taffeta and full evening gowns by Mainbocher and Lanvin with strapless corset bodices. It also covers upcoming outfits for the Keokuk county rural mail carriers supper and local club activities including the Eastern Star and a church youth party.
The Home Benefit society gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Dave Woodruff's home with numbers by Mrs. Cleda Gresham Mrs. Nettie Bishop Mrs. Woodruff and Mrs. Arthur O Neale. The Parent Teacher association plans to meet Monday evening with officers to be elected and a program to be given.
An all day social meeting of the Ladies Aid society took place at the home of Mrs. Mary Beman on Wednesday. The program featured musical selections and contests arranged by Mrs. Addie Peterson. A picnic dinner was served.
Announcement of Miss Cleone Leahy marrying Martin Sandersfield at St. John's Lutheran Church in Iowa township with Rev. Beer officiating. Attendants were Miss Marjory Leahy and Elmer Sandersfield. Also notes social gatherings and club officer elections with local hostesses and members.
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