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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1935
Page
10
A fragmentary piece depicts a shy girl nicknamed Flo whose frosty exterior clashes with her inner charms. The text weighs social snobbery and the expectations of casual acquaintances, then shifts to reflections on trust, money, and dating dynamics. It notes warnings about propriety and suggests cautious engagement due to financial and social constraints.
Shellsburg hosts Mrs Pav and Mrs Evans presiding over a Methodist Aid event with guests including Mrs J B Love of Pasana and Mrs Faamp of Vantor. The Seung club met at Mrs C T Biatuer’s home with Mesdames Perkins Waiser Mulier Ansur Rousseau Stearns Muler Exner Rector and Hammer Sheeley in attendance. The Happ Birthday club planned Kensington events honoring Mrs Van Fosser as Caroline Pater of Cedar Rapids joined as guest.
The Hawthorne club gathered Monday at the home of Sirs S V Wihems for a program presented by Elaine Scearcliff, Mrs WB Scareliff and MM En Sanser. The event included entertainment for the Alvar car of Onsiow and a report from The Progress.
Mrs W D McTavish and other hostesses welcomed guests at the Federated cauren Monday program featuring readings by Delores Sheer Eet dena Goldsberr and Maye Byers, with piano, voice, and duets by local performers. Bevers and Wright led vocal performances as Butters celebrated a Tuesday birthday with friends at home. Attendees included Othol Wright, Wayne Deer, Bernita Anderson, Margie Henderson Belya, Betty Butters, Kenneth Mills, Gordon Hatch, and Paul Norris. Week-end visitors included Mabel and Katherine Young and Carmen Kasner of Cedar Rapids, plus Bernita Anderson of Alburnett.
Lis bon Mr and Mrs Qoun frink attended a local gathering where prizes were awarded to Mrs Jenn, Mrs Meruss Sauot, and Haey Stunl among others. The piece lists attendees and mentions a series of unclear names and activities, reflecting a small community function with social recognition.
Florence describes a Laurel Wreath quilt pattern and applique techniques shared by Nancy Page Quilt Club. The Cedar Rapids Gazette offers a free leaflet by mail, while members discuss fabric choices, design steps, and future bird motifs for blocks and pillow tops.
Readable fragments describe a community gathering with attendance by Miss Wins Tas and several named locals. Mentions of church support, a ladies program, and various speakers or honorees accompany social activities such as bridge games and a study club.
A Wednesday school of instruction conducted by the Order of Eastern Star took place at Mason Hall. Attendees included Mrs Marpuersse Hogiar of Center Point, instructor Miss Esther Bu, and Worthy Matron MUOnF Vastlurs with other Grand Chapter officers and local members from Cedar Rapids, Center Point, and nearby towns.
The Soiosis club met at the Alma Story home with Mrs Keller leading devotions and a group of women including Laura Stngley Miz Willa Laetare and O J Felver. Guests listed include Jessie Merson Ketteen Irons Hazel Norton Emma Janson Selly Ross and others.
A notice from Nancy Page urging readers to send ten cents for each missing Laure ] Wreath quilt block previously published, with a stamped addressed envelope. The Cedar Rapids Gazette is the contact, asking readers to mail payments and items to the Cedar Rapids publication.
Postville Chapter FT of PEO met at Miss Melinda Cassen's home with Mrs Mille Waters presenting a paper and Miss Amy Meier reading a story. Picnic club hosted by Mrs Cora Jewell at Mrs E J Handy's daughter’s home. prizes won by Miss Josephine Durne, Mrs Carrie Kelleher and Miss Caroline Leui. Rebekahs met Thursday. Mrs Chris Poeson entertained at five hundred. Monday club held its annual meeting at Mrs William Leui’s home. officers elected: President Mrs J T Humphrey, vice president Mrs Bernice Walter, secretary treasurer Mrs Mildred Koevenig. Legion auxiliary met Wednesday at Mrs Louis Kovenig's home.
Tiffin Mr and Mrs August Amish announce the marriage of their son Dr M W Amish to Miss Gertrude Wentzel of Crookston Minnesota. The ceremony took place in Sioux City on March 10 with Dr and Mrs Boller as attendants. The couple plans to reside in Sioux City.
Belle Plaine and nearby clubs hold luncheons meetings and card games across Monday and Tuesday. Members include Mrs Naom Little Mrs Alice Noble Mrs C B Sheets Mrs Dwight Ayers and groups such as Daleth Delphian and Portia clubs with various lesson leaders. The Pythian Sisters bid farewell to Past Chief Mary E Wentz as Mr and Mrs Wentz plan to live with their son in Van Horne. Lifespan events include birthdays for Mr Jackson and Oscar Schroeder and several bridge and pinochle gatherings at local homes and halls with officers elected for club posts and women’s church groups meeting for teas and programs.
Monday report notes Evelyn Eby and Owen Sutherland will wed in June. High bridge score won by Nella Hoffman with Miss Eby taking the traveling prize. Guests included Marie Widmer Lena Marugg Hazel Eby Nella Hoffman Gladys Skelley Madge Shaffer.
Mr and Mrs M F Hogan entertained at a birthday dinner Saturday for their son Robert Hogan a University of Iowa student. Guests included Jean Hogan Des Moines Donald J Anderson Iowa City and Everett Perry Indianola. Monday hostess Raymond Echternacht led Delta Delt bridge club with high score.
Tuesday and Wednesday gatherings featured Whittier Myrtle Carnahan hosting the Garden club and Myrtle Good lov e entertaining the LA club with lists of attendees including Lucy Findal Sadie Root Belle Napiere Luta Morris Hazle Kennedy and others. Thursday Ladies Aid met in the club room hosted by Mrs Horack and Mrs Joyce while Ern Carnahan hosted the East Linn club on Thursday evening with several couples in attendance. Saturday Phoebe Root hosted the 4 H girls club with several members listed.
Mass Betty Yates of Williamsburg and Dean Thomas of North English announced their marriage in Peoria Illinois on September 3. Rev C L Smith officiated. Mrs Thomas is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Yates. Mr Thomas is the son of the late Mr and Mrs Bruce Thomas. The couple, graduates of Williamsburg and Worth English high schools respectively, now reside in Williamsburg.
Hopkinton social items report Mrs W P Lord hosting the Cho club party on Tuesday with a reading by Mrs A B Soule and a paper by Mrs J D MacAllister. Lenox college students under Mrs Pearl M Reeve performed music including Betty MacAllister Marion Dutton Eleanor Marolf Rachel Stanger and a girls sextet and trio.
Williamsburg and North English groups met for social and service events. The Presbyterian Women installed officers. Miss Flavia Leech hosted a wedding shower for Ruth Mumm. Girl Scout Troop 1 held a prime supper. Federation and Fortnightly clubs gathered at Masonic Hall with various officers and members in attendance.
Mechanicsville Mrs. Howard Mason hosted the Emanon Bridge club Monday with Mrs. Chester Park winning high score. Attendees included Mesdames Lee Scott Randol Patty Clare Hefflefinger Russell Reed and Miss Lucile Davidson. Past Worthy Matrons of Evan geline chapter O. E. S. were hosted at Mrs. Graydon Johnson’s home Wednesday with Mrs. F Wilson Mrs. C. H. Stoffel and Mrs E. H. Kerr assisting. Mrs. Irving Taylor led devotionals. A committee of Mrs. R. A. Smith and Mrs. C. G Stookey was appointed to arrange the year’s programs. Mrs. Butler of Kansas City attended.
Edgewood Mrs. William F Bellamy entertained the K K Club at luncheon Tuesday honoring former member Mrs. E B Shaffer of Colorado Springs and her three sisters from Denver and Colorado. Also present were several guests including Mrs. C J Rulon Mrs Lucina Buckley Mrs Fred I Smith and others. Miss Betty Lou Westerlen hosted the Busy Bee club Saturday and Miss Muriel Smith hosted the Merry Makers club Saturday.
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