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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1934
Page
11
Adeline Taylor surveys Easter customs around the world from Jerusalem's Holy Fire to Moravian egg games, English Heaving Day, German carols, Romanian egg dyeing, Dutch blossom nests, and Spain’s Judas effigies, noting diverse rites and playful mischief across nations.
Oelwein hosts multiple club luncheons and dinners with many named organizers guests and honorees. Prizes and entertainments mark gatherings from Monday through Thursday with weddings anniversaries and charity events noted alongside church and service group meetings.
Keota and Belle Plaine chapter activities feature hostessing by Mrs J B Ochs and Miss Mina McCleary with Mon day Culture club at Miss Nannie Leacox home. New president Mrs A D Stewart presided. programs by Mrs W C Richardson Mrs B B Brown and Mrs O B Rogers. Guests include Mrs Gertrude Ahrens and daughter Gayle Ahrens from Belle Plaine and Mrs Andrew Mitchell from Des Moines. Cleveland Ohio visitor Mrs Margaret Campbell spent winter with sister Mrs G G Vincent. program by Mrs Willard Teets.
The monthly Methodist church social in Alburnett drew about 125 attendees Wednesday. Division No. 1 led by chairman Mrs Jake Shaffer featured songs readings and solos by Merle Peterson Orvall Shaffer Harold Caldwell Louis McCalla Orlena Powers and Mrs Vernon Heern er of Toddville. Next meeting set for April 18.
Mrs Mildred Runkle of Toledo led a Eastern Star instruction session with out of town guests in attendance. Quilting events at the Methodist church featured a quilt show and a quilting bee hosted by Mrs Joseph Havel and several guests. A Garden Short Course was attended by local ladies in Iowa City. Crescent school PTO met with a program and school band performance.
Miss Ruth Onalee Gable daughter of Mr and Mrs O A Gable of Oxford Junction married Joe A Lenfeld also of Oxford Junction in a 10 am ceremony Monday at the Gable home. The Rev W A Wolgermuth officiated with Miss Josephine Ales at the organ. Attendants were Mrs William Horstman and O A Gable Jr. The bride wore blue crepe and carried talisman roses. ring bearer was Onalee Horstman. A wedding breakfast followed at Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport. The couple plan to live in Oxford Junction after April 1 before a short wedding trip.
Victor Mrs Anna Schwiebert celebrated her eighty first birthday with neighbors and friends Friday. Miss Helen Marie Cahill entertained bridge Thursday with guests including Marie Dusterhoft and others. The Fortnightly club hosted Miss Winifred McGuire with Mrs. Grabin of Des Moines as guest and prizes awarded. The American Legion and Auxiliary observed Library Day with a children's program. Mrs A C Seer hosted Monday club and prizes were won by Miss Anne Dusterhoff and Mrs Ed Cahill. Dr and Mrs L J Bellegante entertained at supper followed by bridge.
Amber and Ed Harms hosted a gathering north of town on Wednesday to honor Mr Harms birthday and their twenty second wedding anniversary. Neighbors and friends joined with cards and refreshments and a Five Hundred game. Prizes went to Carl Wehling and Mrs Wehling, while Mrs Walderback and Fred Wroblemski had low scores. Attendees included many Harms relatives from Marion Anamosa Fairview and nearby farms.
Back and family Mr and Mrs Henry Wehling and family Mr and Mrs Howard Soper and family Mr and Mrs Walter Steckel Ebbie Steckel Mr and Mrs Chris Mortensen and family Mrs Mary Tunnan and family Ed and Raymond Bramer Helen Bramer Margaret Wroblimski Laurence Otten John Andrew Gerdes Swede Cross Alfred Dirks Fred Wroblimski
Maynard Mrs. A L Evans hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid with assistance from Mrs. Oscar Sykes and Mrs. Jesse Parke. Mrs. Werner attended as a guest. Devotionals were led by Mrs. A E Knight. Mrs. Virgil Welch led the contests. Mrs. Carl Miche and Mrs. O F Sewell presented the fourth and fifth Farm Bureau Clothing lessons at the former's home. A second Thursday meeting on the same subjects was held with Mrs. J R Cummings and assisted by Mrs. I A Patridge.
Miss Alice Scholl and Mrs. Charles Collins hosted a surprise party for sisters Mrs. Ivor C. Lortz and Miss Mary Scholl in the Firemen club rooms on Wednesday. Attendees included many Lortz and Scholl family members plus local couples and their children.
Officers for Marengo Altar and Rosary announced at Mrs. E J Sullivan home include L J Franey president J E Franey Lucy Murphy J A Rouse Edwin Wanamaker vice presidents secretary John Beilstein treasurer Orrin Gode Lonergan F2 McGivern F J Steele executive committee Also two weddings near Homestead announced and Ingleside club meeting notes reference past president Ida Bailey and talk by Mrs Frank Cook.
Wellman hosts a birthday surprise Friday for Mr. D M Collins with friends at their residence. Attendees include Jonas Gnagey Russell Gladys Gerald Bender Ora Brenneman and others plus family members. Mrs James Starr marked her eightieth birthday as a guest at granddaughter Mrs Albert Stoutner home with Joe Starr among the visitors.
A bridge party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bryant on Wednesday. Mrs. B. C. Foster and Carroll Durian won high bridge scores among a group including H. B. Rugg, Mark Schafer, Johnnie Brenneman, Park Griggs, Calvin Griffith, R. C. Winegarden, Hilms Dodds and Gien Smith.
Mrs. J. E. Kimball and sister Mrs. Hazlett entertained at a luncheon bridge for sister Mrs. Gunderson. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Paul Anderson Mrs. Raymond Fenstermaker and Mrs. G. P. Nichols. Mrs. L. A. Whitacre held a dinner bridge honoring Mrs. Gunderson with high scores by Mrs. Gunderson Mrs. Q. V. Morris and Mrs. S. C. Snider.
The Sherwin Williams Paint Co partners with New York decorator Jean McLain to help readers pick wallpaper. Send room size location curtain and rug colors to 216 3rd Ave SE to receive matching samples and suggestions.
Easter outfits prompt portraits at Montieur Studio with new folders and frames. The studio specializes in children’s portraits and aims to capture natural, unselfconscious expressions. Schedule an appointment to see the results.
Cedar Rapids Gas Company promotes new gas furnaces that are clean reliable economical and quiet. The ad touts proper humidification reducing dry heat and claims low operating costs with a special spring deal available by calling the company.
The Iowa Electric Light and Power Co promotes a new electric range with automatic oven control, clock, extra drawer space, and a Crosley radio. The ad tempts readers to visit to see the kitchen gadget and enjoy cooking programs and music.
The Iowa Gift Shop in the Iowa Theater Building offers a pre Easter sale on earrings bracelets clips and necklaces for Easter costumes. Gold and silver jewelry appeal with prices from five cents to one dollar and a wide selection of Easter cards described as the most complete seen.
Do you know you can get Vitamin D in bread now Petersen Baking Co adds natural cod liver oil concentrates to bread. Ask your grocer tomorrow for PETERSEN'S Vitamin D bread to help build strong bones and teeth and make a grand lunch between meals.
Fashion notes show robes and pajamas in silk used for sleepwear, with polka dot patterns in white on navy, black, or brown making a smart spring statement. Check knit skirts appear with new spring suits, emphasizing tailored look.
Rippled collars decorate the newest coats while a quill on spring hats signals style. Lightweight sandals with minimal foot reinforcement gain attention and bright taffeta petticoats ride the fashion wave.
A local notice urges Sundays at Bishop's offering exclusive food creations and attractive service. It predicts growing Bishop Sunday dinner habits as patrons seek convenient home meals and savor unusually good service and planned dinners.
With Easter a week away the ad touts the New Process dry cleaning for finest work. It promises restored lustre and color with no odor and courteous efficient service, urging readers to dial 6131.
Shoe designers unveil pin-tucked styles including eyelet tie models in grey black or blue and seamless pumps in black or blue. Higbee's invites customers to see try on these brand new creations that promise to add distinct flair to any ensemble.
New sandals for dancing feature flat heels and casual hat styles in felt and straw. A two sided mirror debuts showing appearance in daylight on one side and artificial light on the other.
The store promotes a gardening fever for professionals and amateurs with books on dish gardens rock gardens and flowering ideas. A weekly notebook guides year round tasks and Hottes 1001 Garden Questions Answered is recommended. Most titles priced at $1.00 to $1.50.
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