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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1934
Page
3
A reader praises Grandmother's guidance on health and habits and urges young people to think about long term consequences of smoking and drinking. The column discusses caution, self reflection, and choosing “clean” activities, with a note of appreciation for Grandma's wisdom and a call for further letters.
The Bay View literary club hosted a meeting with Moore reading a paper, Remer singing, and visitors from Cedar Rapids Vinton and Shellsurge. A mineral school of instruction was held at Kilbones hall led by Stella Sandrock. A monthly birthday party occurred at Oak Grove church with a supper committee of Mrs. Earl Berry and Mrs. John Neimeier. Mr and Mrs Carl Rogers hosted a St Patrick’s gathering west of Urbana with local club members attending.
The American Legion auxiliary gathered at Mrs A W Hendersons home Tuesday with Mrs L J Henderson assisting. Julia Orr marked her daughter Maxines fourteenth birthday with a surprise Monday attended by Betty Hamilton and others. Walter and Mrs Henderson welcomed a birthday surprise for son Thomas on Wednesday. S B Little hosted the Ladies Literary Society Friday with a paper read by Wallace Hamilton and a lesson by Walter Read.
Belle Plaine society notes list numerous birthday surprises and club gatherings. Ruth Palmer hosted by Ralph Palmer while Miss Man i Wirth and others received celebrations. Various clubs met at homes and halls with dinners, cards, and parties through midweek.
A miscellaneous shower for Miss Mable Talmadge at her parents home precedes her wedding to Dale Smith of Delaware next Wednesday. A separate shower for Miss Nola Wilson precedes her marriage to Lester Lang this month. Local gatherings included Kensington club hosting, a birthday at Evan Dufoe’s home, and Presbyterian missionary society events with listed attendees and readings.
The First Congregational church choir presents The Crucifixion this evening at 1 30. Twenty four voices perform with Homer Gittings and Ronald Muench as tenors and Carl Zbanek Charles Shepard Myrvin Pope and Dr W 8 Newell as basses. Soprano solos by Anna Marie Farnum Ethel Samuel son and Mrs Farnum with Mrs Emily T Sanborn in a duet. Offertory Kamennsi Ostrow played by Lucy Bushnell Ambros and Joanna Gerhardt. Public invited.
Bethany circle at Methodist church and Willing Worker society at Presbyterian church were hosted by local members. Numerous receptions and card parties followed with guests from Springville and nearby towns. Opal Yetsley and Alfred Olsen wed March 10 at Maquoketa.
The Tipton school faculty held a dinner bridge party on Tuesday with board members and wives as guests. Home economics girls led by Miss Olivette Pehrson served the meal. Prize winners included Mrs. L. E. Aker and others.
Riverside Parent Teacher Association met at the school with Miss Margaret Jane Griffin presiding in Mrs. J. L. Meeks absence. A nominating committee including Mrs. Everett Latta Mrs. Harold Cress Miss Opal Gerot and Miss Pauline Reed was named. Entertainment duties were assigned to Mrs. L. R. Bates and Mrs. H. T. Holt.
Friday a freshmen party in the London high school gym entertaining sophomores. Miss Wilma Cassier Miss Dorothy Cassier and Mrs Mildred Blue hosted a surprise party for Mrs Cassier on her birthday Saturday. Sewing Circle of Trinity Lutheran church quilted Wednesday in Trinity hall with leaders Mrs Henry Bertram Mrs H Maas Mrs Ferdinand Hein Mrs Carl Esbaum and Mrs Albert Neiting. Advertised slip cover party ideas in WANT AD section WHO S WHO column.
Lisbon society pages detail Otterbein Guild notes with officers elected led by President Mrs Mable Bowers and secretary Miss Hazel Runkle. Legion Auxiliary met at Legion hall. Evangelical Missionary society hosted by Mrs Katherine Randall. Bridge events awarded prizes to local residents. St Patrick’s day banquet honored students with speeches by Dr J R Gardner.
Atkins Mesdames Anna Hettle Martha and Mary Schlotterback attended the Weichman Gluesing wedding at Concordia Lutheran church in New hall Wednesday and the reception at the H E Weichman home near Newhall. Mrs J England entertained the Card party Wednesday with prizes to Mrs H H McMurray and Mrs O Risdal. Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Missionary societies plan a father and son banquet at the school hall Thursday with H M Gage of Coe college speaking and Luther Fuhrmeister leading singing. Mrs Albert Rathje hosted German Ladies society at the school Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs R G Adams entertained at cards with prizes to Mrs H W Allen and H J Wehrhan and in banco to Wilma Wehrhan.
Margaret and Dorothy Scofield hosted the Omnibus class of the Congregational Sunday school on Wednesday. Officers elected included President Mrs Charles Gallentine and Vice President Mrs Nick Blok. The N I E meeting club met with Mrs H J Esch on Monday where Mrs Dunfrund won high prize and Mrs Phelpa took consolation. Mrs C B Moser entertained in honor of her daughter Dorothea Jane s eleventh birthday with Mrs C W Bull assisting. Participants included Eugene Jennersohn Patty Tucker Barbara Dunfrund Dawn Snyder La Rue Tarbox Helen and Harriet Matthews Betty Baker Roealee
Gill Bonnie Uhl Gladys Frederick Kathleen Comner Kathleen Con bery Joyce Bull Junior Courtnage Allen Moe Edward Fitzpatrick Jimmy Dunfrund Bruce Tarbox Junior Fenchel Charles Buls Dorothera teachers Miss Frances Farran and Evelyn Bart man.
Clermont Legion auxiliary met Tuesday at president Mrs. G. H. Hackman home with Mrs. J. C. Halvorson and Mrs. Roy Swenson helping. Clermont study club entertained Saturday with luncheon by Mrs. I. C. Jerdee Mrs. L. L. Carr and Mrs. E. L. Crowe. A KGCA Decorah radio program featured readings songs and instruments at the opera house Saturday.
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