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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1937
Page
25
A meditation on wealth ethics and a reminiscence of Rob who travels as a gourmet while Fay stays lively. Also Dear Miss Manners dispenses dating guidance on letters unreturned and trust in a jealous fling, urging focus on present happiness and honest words.
Kensington gathering at Mrs. John Miller home with hostesses Mrs. Cordray and Mrs. Jenks. Tourist club met Mrs. Keith Kline. program included Mrs. Cline Booth Blough and Gates. G A A club elected officers Guinevere Barnhart, Charlotte Anton, Mazine Sheffler, Meriden Elliott, Jean McChane. seniors Pauline Young juniors Betty Foss sophomores Betty Glasener. Thrift club farewelled as Mr. and Mrs. Thurston left for Birmingham. Swastika class and Christian Endeavor met. Eva Boyles officers Edna Stanke Francis Brown Dorothy Olive Irene Moline.
Luther college women's club invites guests for a guest night on Monday hosted by Mesdames Ellingson Peterson Hislop Maltby Qualley Nelson Ingvoldstad Bishop Preus and Evanson. Mr and Mrs Z Erickson announce the engagement of Doris Arvilla to Adolph Buckneberg of Hendricks Minnesota. Dr and Mrs C C Inmann celebrate their twenty eighth wedding anniversary Tuesday.
Mrs Arnold Koester and Merlin Westwick with Miss Louise Westling hosted a faculty party where Miss Maxine Eaton’s guests included Frances White Anna Ward and others. Lydia Carter won high score with Martha Stilwell second. Announcements of upcoming marriage for John Wittlinger Jr and Miss Virginia McCaleb to reside in Midland Texas.
Mrs. L. G. Eckhardt welcomed Coralville Heights members Thursday with hostesses Mrs. D. R. Webb Mrs. E F XK Shain and Mrs. V. B. Corlett assisting in the afternoon social event.
Keystone Miss Mary Koepke entertained members of the Eureka club on Wednesday. Prizes were won by Mrs. William Bernstorf and Mrs. C. D. Schenken. Five hundred club met Wednesday with Mrs. Hans Petersen. Mrs. Roy Miller won honors.
Bennett Mrs W F Blair hosted the bridge club with prizes for Mrs E J Cryder and Mrs Arnold Wustenberg and guest Miss Hilda Thomas. Delta Alpha class met at Blair home Tuesday with members contributing gifts for a miscellaneous shower for Miss Jean Bor.
Vinton D A R members elected Regent Edna Luckey Vice Regent Emma Sufficool Secretary Mary Detwiler Treasurer Viola Fox Historian Mabel Black Registrar Anna McLane Chaplain Myra Koenig. New Cycle Literary Club installed officers Eunice Schmidt Helen Wilson Hilda Mackey Dorothy Henkle.
Oelwein hosted a Cooking club luncheon with Mrs. R V Lucas and Mrs. D N Pattin son as hostesses. St Elizabeth circle, St Ann's circle, and Kensington club gatherings were reported. A May 1 marriage in Fairmont Minnesota joined Ellen Ervin and W M Morris, who will reside in Oelwein. A mother daughter banquet featured Paul Neubauer as chairman.
Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Walter attended the diamond jubilee convention in Des Moines. Mrs. Rex White hosted the Tourist club gathering. Papers were presented by Mrs. M. C. Carroll, Mrs. Fred Huebsch, Ellen Thornburg, and Mrs. H. E. Arnold.
Postville announces the May 1 marriage of Dorothy Boleyn and Harley Jones at West Union. The Sersland home in Frankville hosts Alice Sersland and Leo Hammel’s wedding with Rev. Paul Koren officiating. Local women received honors while students and Bible class members held events at Zion church.
Washington D. A. R. members gathered at Mrs. Orville Elder's home with Mrs. A. Anderson presiding. Officers named include Regent Mrs. J. F. Kurtz and vice regent Mrs. Paul Snakkenberg. past regent Mrs. Charles A. Speer received a hostess gift before leaving Wednesday for California.
Walker Miss Louise Zimpfer and Mrs. Glenn Polk hosted a Tuesday party honoring Roger Polk on his birthday with a guest list including Kay Kessler, Shirley Polk, Mary Lou Massingham, and others. M. O. J. H. members plan a Mother's Day luncheon Wednesday with committees led by Mrs. Andrew Kunn and Mrs. Marshall McCalley handling decorations and entertainment.
A mother daughter banquet was held on Wednesday in West Chester served by Baptist and U. P. women. Mrs Marion Augustine was toastmistress. Toasts were given by Mrs McBlain Miss Margaret Bougard and Harriet Logan with Rev Mrs Hillis delivering the principal speech.
Mrs M H Hoefle of Vinton entertained the Church of the Brethren aid society with guests from the area. Attendees included Mes dames Tony Halway Merle Kruger Leonard Hayes and others. The North Auxiliary club held a Wednesday meeting with prizes awarded to several members. Mr and Mrs C B Davenport hosted about 50 friends Monday for Mrs Davenport’s birthday.
On May 3 twenty years ago the first Maynard volunteers left for service in World War I. The first reunion of these veterans and their wives was held last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thiele with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. George Warnke of Waterloo Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Simpson Howard Payne and the Thieles.
Fayette group met Wednesday with Mrs. Marian Oelberg and Mrs. Bishop. Ruth Bishop Marian Oelberg Mrs. Charles Oelberg and Mrs. Mary Durfey were on the program. WCTU gathered at Mrs. E A Billings home. Kil Kare Klub met at Edith Hamerick home with Mike Lynch directing the education contests. Next meeting Wednesday guest day at Susie Hettler home.
Mrs. C. B. Moser and Mrs. Fr. Thillen hosted the Strawberry Point Double Four club meeting. Winners were Mrs. T M Oer Eck Shaffer and Mrs. Paulsen. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. F. S. Tuttle and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Taulsen.
A Tuesday gathering at Mrs. R. V. Carfman’s home hosted a May breakfast organized by the W C T U for teachers. The society then met with Mrs. Nina Shaul presiding.
The Center Junction Women's Club met at Mrs. Ethel Stingley’s home with Mrs. Mabel Tomlinson presiding. Members Mrs. Prahm and Mrs. Mae Himebough spoke on the program. The Live and Learn club gathered at Mrs. Elda Dirks' home with Mrs. Irene Schrader and Mrs. Millie Cox assisting.
Hawkeye members and their mothers attended a Mother's Day program on Friday. Guests included Mrs. G. W. Aspinwall Mrs. F. Braun of New Hampton Mrs. W. E. Walsh and Mrs. K. R. Henderson along with third graders and a pantomime group.
Miss Carolyn Weeks of 861 Nineteenth Street SE and Dr Leo G Severa of 1813 Sixth Avenue SE announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The ceremony is set for June 5 at St Wenceslaus Church.
Newhall residents hosted gatherings at the Lewis Gardeman home with the Gardeman Schlotterbeck Boddicker and Francisco families. Presbyterian Aid entertained guests on Wednesday with Mesdames Gluesing Fix Hearther Stein Biershenk and Elma. Mrs Arnold Gafeller hosted additional groups including Stein Rosburg Gafeller Meader McGranahan Thompson and Doss. Ed Seilhamer hosted a Sunday party honoring Mr. and Mrs H Fuller with a wide guest list.
Norma Wilkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Wilkins of Wellman married Roy E Bennett of Keota in Washington by the Rev Cars tensen. The bride attended Wellman High School class of 1935. The couple will reside on a farm near Keota.
The Lost Nation Federated Guild met on Wednesday with Mrs. Polly Daniel presiding. Reports were given by several members and a relief committee named. The Catholic Ladies club elected officers including President Mrs Philip McAndrew and Treasurer Mrs Eben Rohling.
Mr and Mrs Lee Marolf announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Eleanor L Marolf to Eugene Brown of Cedar Rapids. Miss Marolf has taught in Dundee schools for the past two years. Mr Brown works for the Quaker Oats company. The wedding is set for June.
Oxford households hosted gatherings as Mrs. Walter Great House celebrated granddaughter Lois Ann Barry’s third birthday. Rebekah lodge and several groups held notable events with prizes awarded to Mrs. Walter Schmidt, Orlo Ives, and Homer Dunn among others.
The Volga City Parent-Teacher Association held its meeting and elected officers: President Mrs. F. P. Grenand, Vice-President Mrs. Ernest Smith, Secretary Marlowe Burke, and Treasurer Mrs. L. N. Hungerford.
Arlington residents hosted multiple home demonstrations with clubs visiting various hosts. Mrs. Louis Nus entertained the Four Four club, Triangle club gathered at Mrs. Schiffler's home, and Miss Lewis led a lesson at Mrs. Nellie Nus's home. Other demonstrations occurred at Mrs. Floyd Manson, Mrs. Carlus, and Mrs. Ethel Hoffman's homes.
Social notes show Aurora Country Club members entertained at the home of Mrs. Ralph Allen on Monday. The Progressive club gathered Friday with Mrs. John Miller. American Legion Auxiliary hosted a Mother's Day party for husbands and children. An A B club met at Miss Ladell Elliott's home Thursday evening with Mrs. Clarence Parker as co host.
The May day breakfast at Mrs. Gates home featured helpers Mrs. Reed Ferguson Hatter Malcolm and Jeannette Brown. A Rosary society benefit occurred at Mrs. McGurk’s home with prizes for Mrs. Mike McGivern and Clellan Shaull. The Methodist mother-daughter banquet honored by toastmistress Mrs. Milton Brown included multiple societies and speakers such as Mrs. Rega Mee-Carty and Mrs. Jane Reece with music by local performers. Birthday observances for Mrs. Margaret Frederickson and Mrs. Charles Schindler were noted. Royal Neighbor lodge members visited A. W. Murdock’s home.
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