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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1939
Page
30
A troubled boy Jimmy laments a nightmare home life and harsh treatment while teachers see only surly behavior. He seeks love and protection, and a kind, patient adult could unlock a frightened child behind his defiance.
The Jewish Ladies' Aid society hosts a benefit card party this evening at 8 at the Roosevelt hotel with prizes and refreshments. Mrs A Rapaport president and Mrs L Gilman vice president oversee arrangements. Mrs J Cohen and Mrs M Blivas handle BOE duties.
Miss Mary Scriven entertained the Bachelorettes and guests at a dinner party at her home on 915 G avenue NW Thursday. The group then attended the theater with members and guests including Phyllis Wylie Betty Hemsky Marilyn Thompson Elaine Sindelar Leota Peters Sally Wykle Mardelle McGinn Jeanette Stewart Merle Tilson Marge Hogan Janet Dennis Mary Scriven and others.
The Progressive Woman's club met at the Hansen home with Leota Wherry and Mildred Danning as hostesses. Hawthorne club gatherings featured Emma Alden and W. M. Bissell presenting, while Mrs. Gardner Williams shared highlights of a recent Europe trip. Memorial hall hosted Methodist aid society groups, and William Peck entertained the Pinochle club with prizes awarded to Claude Sears and couples John Von Sprecken and William Peck.
Onslow Mr and Mrs Russell Chaplin hosted a dinner bridge at Goudys cafe in Monticello. Prizes went to Mrs Malvin Ingwer sen George H Paulsen Dr C R Smith Mrs Fred Scott and Howard Willison. The Parent Teachers association met Monday with program led by Mrs Leonard McKinstry and Wilson L Briggs. Social committee included Mrs E F Hodoval Mrs Ben Warren Mrs Sam McCarty and Mrs W L Briggs. The Astrurian club hosted a St Patrick s day party in the community room with committee in charge Mrs Marvin Hunwardsen and Mrs A J Hamilton.
Clarence hosts a Legion post event with the auxiliary honoring the Legion's twentieth anniversary. Prizes went to Jack Shriver, Mrs Irma Kelly, Henry Von Muenster, and Mrs A E Christophersen. Refreshments by Emma Klatt, Meta Christophersen, Irma Stonerook, and Margaret Davis. Mildred Krienbring held a bridge party Tuesday evening with scoring won by Honora Sonnemaker and Wilma Brommell.
Mr and Mrs RG McFarland of Tama announce the engagement of their daughter Jane Louise to Carl C Brown of Cedar Rapids. The wedding is planned for April 7 in Cedar Rapids. Jane Louise graduated from Drake University and teaches in Davenport. Carl Brown graduated from Coe College and sells for the Baker Paper Co. They will reside in Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. Harry Hoag led a Neighborhood club dinner. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. M. J. Hogan and Mrs. Matt Muller. Miss Clare Adams, soon to wed, was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs. John Matthiessen and Mrs. Ray Adams. Miss Josephine McNeill, daughter of Mr and Mrs A J H McNeill, arrives for a two week spring vacation from Northfield seminary.
Lost Nation hosts Hearthstone club meeting with Thelma Rich leading Iowa Artists lesson. St Patricks social in Union Presbyterian guild and other club gatherings followed by prize wins. Engagements announced for Jewell Myrna Richards and W Marvin Allen, and Minnie Newkirk set to wed Carl G Werner on March 26 and April 2 respectively.
Mrs. Lottie Norris hosted the Literary and Musical club with papers by Mrs. Laura Woodbridge and Mrs. Margaret Chapman on the southwestern states. Announcement of the marriage of Miss Maxine Pollock to Clair Renfer, both local residents, with the couple employed on the Ivan Wright farm west of town.
Mrs Anna Bedell hosted the Home and Garden club Tuesday with guest Edith Whittaker of Marion and Mrs Charles Ellen Berger. Lara Morris read a paper. A 4-H boys club meeting was held at the Adna Home on Friday evening and the Progressive Farmer's club held an all day session at the William Bedell home last week Friday.
Brandon school faculty members attended a Methodist Ladies Aid dinner led by Supt. L. C. Bower and Coach L. W. Runchey joined by teachers Miss Helen Rodgers Miss Alice Struck F. J. Saddler and others. The Sunshine club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Elizabeth Albert home for a basket dinner and program.
The R A R E club was entertained by Mrs. Homer Zempher Tuesday. Plans were set for the county federation meeting in Walker on April 12. The program led by Mrs. Chris Meggers, Mrs. J Nelson and Mrs Zempher followed a Methodist Episcopal church get-together with a basket dinner in the church parlors. District Superintendent Rowley attended.
Van Buren P T A held dads night and an open house at the school with events led by Mrs George Naxera and Frank Zeman. March 29 is set for a galloping tea while students and parents heard speeches, a concert, and a public address on child behavior.
A notice invites A N A members and friends to a meeting shift and a D of H Cedar Rapids No 4 picnic at K P hall with covered dishes and a 6 pm start. D of H No 4 will gather Wednesday for a family picnic followed by an 8 pm business session. Parlor City Camp R N A meets Thursday at 2 pm in CSP S hall.
Second grade pupils led by Irene Vlach presented an Indian project as Kenwood P T A and others held meetings in school auditoriums. Speakers included Rev Henry Scherer on Character Education and Dr E G Kieck on Social Diseases.
The Garden club showcased student art from Taylor classes and a 3A 6B room victory for most mothers present. After a bake sale and cake walk, 4A 6B mothers served refreshments. Officers to be elected at the April meeting with a nominating committee named.
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