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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1938
Page
6
Silvery pullets that were chicks a year ago are now mature and meaty, ideal for a Sunday feast. The article guides choosing a 6 to 7 pound bird, extracting fat for value, and making stuffing and gravy, with roasting tips and doneness tests. It also notes local club meetings and cooking demonstrations.
The Atalissa chapter hosted a Tuesday evening shower for Mrs L Walton with gifts presented to the honoree. The group then attended the R N A convention in West Liberty on Wednesday.
The Riverside Garden club met at Mrs. William O Loughlins home with Mrs. E E Blythe and Miss Estelle Critz singing. Mrs Birdie GodloveRead a paper. Plans were laid for a May 25 flower show and tea. The next meeting will be at Mrs Harry Hardys home on May 20.
Mount Vernon residents welcome guests for an annual Maytime music festival at local homes. A tea marks the thirtieth anniversary of Chapter DT, P. E. O. hosted by Mrs. James McCutcheon with Honor guest Mrs. E. R. Ristine. Various clubs and lodge groups hold meetings and programs through the week with hosts named.
The notice lists multiple weddings and showers including Evelyn Yates and Richard Busenbark planned for May 27 at the bride’s parents home, and Evelyn Yates being honored with a shower at the Busenbark home. Eldora Semmert and George Schmidt wed May 7 at First Presbyterian Clinton with reception at the Little home. Mellor and Fitzsimmons announce marriage in Monticello. Elsie Fitzsimmons and Charles Mellor will reside in Monticello after wedding. The Legion auxiliary hosted a shower for Aloysius Pisarik. League of Women Voters met at Mrs. Matthiessen’s to hear reports from the Iowa City convention.
About 100 friends of Miss Eileen Rutherford gathered at the Methodist church Monday night to honor her work as choir director. She will leave after the school term and received a parting gift.
The Eastern Stars social club was entertained by Mrs. Howard Hagan on Tuesday. A miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Glenna Perkins took place Monday at Mrs. H D Sheeley’s home. Miss Luella Miller won at bingo as Mrs. James Rife and Mrs. Gerald Johnson helped. The freshman class held a wiener roast at Dwiggan’s Grave Wednesday evening. Miss Erma Broulard is class sponsor. Miss Helen Lubbock hosted a party at her home Saturday announcing her engagement to James Maxwell of Shellsburg for June 11.
Urbana Mrs Edward Cross hosted the K A B club meeting with officers elected: president Mrs Roy Petro secretary Mrs J C Mathews treasurer Mrs Joe Schmit vice president Mrs Clarence Cripps. A stork shower was hosted by Mrs Cliff Wayson for her daughter Mrs Clinton Van Nice. Elaine Rouse and fourth graders enjoyed games and a picnic at the ball park. The freshman class hosted the eighth graders for games and supper at the school.
West Branch events include Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Dudley hosting a Friday birthday gathering for her father Rasmus Christensen. Surprise party for Mrs. Jessie B. Jones arranged by her daughter and friends. Priscilla club hosted by Mrs. Lewis Elliott. Mrs. Laura Gray and Mrs. May Vettier led readings while the high school girls sextet sang.
The Garden club held its fifth anniversary tea at the president Mrs. Dollie Moon home on Wednesday. Guest speaker was Mrs. J. L. Rhea of Cedar Rapids. Committee members included officers Mrs. Moon and several named members.
Lucile Colony Auxiliary of the Methodist church held its guest day in the home of Mrs. Edith Ranshaw Friday. Mrs. Effie Myers presided and Mrs. Cora Young and Mrs. Ruth Colony were on the program. Henrietta Rossi ter, missionary to China, spoke. Annual play day of Penn township schools occurred at North Liberty Tuesday with ball games and a program preceding the basket dinner.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met with Mrs. Allen Serbousek on Thursday with Mrs. S. G. Thompson presiding. Junior class members attended a picnic supper at Amana Park on Wednesday with Supt. and Mrs. R. E. Beall and Miss Helen McCoid.
Mr and Mrs Frank E Benish announce the approaching marriage of their only daughter Leona to Peter Mihal Jr son of Peter Mihal of Fairfax. The wedding is set for June 8 at the Bohemian Reformed church near Ely.
The Columbian club met with officers elected including President Mrs. Herbert Brannian and vice presidents Mrs. Harry Tinker and Mrs. Harold Miller. The club plans to host federated clubs of the county on May 20.
Central City notes honor for Miss Theo Oster, a June bride elect, at a Monday evening shower hosted by Mrs. George Barclay and Miss Jeanette Stewart. The Literary and Musical club met at Mrs. J. F. Wager’s home with a book review from Mrs. L. K. Hatch.
The Ladies Literary and Social club elected officers at their May breakfast. Mrs. R. P. Drexler was named president with Mrs. Ralph DuBois as vice president, Mrs. Lulu Read as secretary, and Mrs. Thomas Patton as treasurer.
The O. E. S. Blairstown Lincoln Star Chapter 250 celebrated Past Worthy Matron Night led by Mrs. Ray Goss. A program directed by Rose Schlue listed attendees including Mrs. George L. Edwards and several goss family members and local names.
County officers Mrs Bernard Cass county chairman and Carl Smith county agent met in Onslow community room. Mrs D J Wasson led the health discussion. Next meeting planned for June 16 at the Jones county home with Wayne township Frou in charge.
Thirty six guests learned at Mrs. Marie Shannahan's home that Eliz beth Stake married Leland Stake on December 25 in Marengo by Rev. E Carroll. Stake taught at Oxford school and is a Williamsburg High School graduate. The couple will live in Marengo. Gertrude Walters, daughter of Mrs. Walters, was mentioned in the notice.
Emily Walters married Glenn Treat son of Mr and Mrs F A Treat of Ruthven at the bridegroom home May 8. Treat is a graduate electrical engineer employed in Charlotte North Carolina where the couple will reside after a short visit with relatives in Ruthven and Cambridge Missouri. Monday a bridal shower was given the bride at Harold Walter home.
Center Point hosts a Thursday evening shower for Miss Virginia Sarchelt, the bride-to-be, with Mrs. Marguerite Newland and Mrs. Evelyn Holley as the organizers at the Holley residence.
Belle Plaine residents entertained at dinner Friday honoring out of town guests former residents. Mr and Mrs Harold Hartman hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Whelpey of Davenport Iowa and Mr and Mrs Charles Sweet of Santa Fe New Mexico. Weekend guests were Mr and Mrs Frank Haupert of Freeport Illinois and Mr and Mrs R W Miller and Mr and Mrs W D Little hosted by local residents.
Mrs L C Smith aided by Mrs Clelland Port and Mrs P M Neilson hosted the Bethany circle of the Methodist church in the parsonage Tuesday. Plans for a Prairie Farmer program were set for June with Mrs E H Levien and Mrs P W Sterner assisting. The Willing Workers of the Presbyterian church were entertained Wednesday. Alumni banquet committees were named for the church event on May 21.
Anamosa Athenian club members entertained their mothers at a Library club room tea on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Lester Smith received a gift as the youngest mother. Mrs. George Purcell named the oldest. Catherine McCrea chaired the committee with Mrs. J. W. McLees as sponsor for the Junior Federated Woman's club. The Fortnightly club was entertained by Mrs. O. A. Rife on Wednesday with Mrs. M. H. Van Kirk reviewing a book.
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Schloss announce the engagement of Pauline Margaret Schloss to Donald John Duncan. The couple will marry in June. Donald is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Duncan.
Fairfax Mrs B A Shaw head of the auxiliary names Mrs Adolph Selzer Mrs Milo Cerveny and Miss Lillian Cuhel to run the Memorial service program. Ten dozen cookies will be sent to the Veterans hospital at Knox ville on May 20 with a one dollar contribution to the Knoxville party. Refreshments were served by Mrs Frank Barta Mrs Milo Cerveny Mrs William Dvorak and Mrs James Yanecek. The unit plans to make wreaths at the Legion hall Friday May 27.
The Bethlehem Lutheran church in Lost Nation held a Tuesday reception for the confirmation class that recently joined the church. Speakers included Robert Sievers David Christensen and Rev W G Weber addressing the new members.
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