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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1940
Page
13
Mary Manners analyzes Harry's lack of leadership in a responsible role and the strain of personal marriage problems. The letter reveals public perceptions of happiness versus private truths and urges a thoughtful, honest resolution to a troubled marriage while commending discretion in domestic matters.
A reader asks Miss Manners how to handle a husband who prefers nightly outings though he works hard.Advice suggests setting fixed social nights and quiet home weeks to balance fun with rest. The item also notes a Ladies Auxiliary meeting in Kensington with readings, music, and a charity chain setter visit.
Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club will meet for a luncheon Thursday at 1 p.m. at Mrs. J. S. Arendts home 1721 Avenue NE with assistant hostesses G L Erwin William Hughes S B Miller and Leo Thill. The last meeting of the year will include officer elections. The piece also notes local horse riding groups and social anecdotes from the community.
Miss Helen Marie Schumacker and Joseph F. Morgan were married at St Patrick’s church in a 9 am double ring ceremony officiated by Rev D J Lenihan. Attendants included Velma Minor and Rosemary Schumacher. After a breakfast at Commonwealth tea room, the couple departed for a Chicago wedding trip and will reside at 501 B avenue NW.
Calendar of events lists the twenty third annual Iowa Lions clubs convention in Cedar Rapids through Tuesday at the Montrose hotel with related talks by Rev T M Nielsen Mme Tolstoy Mansvetov and Admiral Yarnell and a memorial coliseum program.
Announcement of the marriage in Los Angeles of Donna Smith to Doyle Pettus performed by Rev. Charles E. Dunn with a small ceremony and a reception at the Ely home. The couple will reside at 901 South Irola Street Suite 305 in Los Angeles.
Prof Grace Swab will present pianist Miss Marabelle V Fuller in a senior recital Monday at 815 pm in the TM Sinclair Memorial chapel. Fuller, active in Kappa Delta Mu Phi Epsilon YWCA and college choirs, has held leadership roles and won awards. Her program features works by Beethoven Chopin Brahms Rachmaninoff and Dohnanyi. organ accompaniment by Drexel Molitson. Cedar chapter No 184 will host a 2:30 pm Friday event honoring Agnes Horak and past presidents at Nancy Smiths home. Chi Omega Mothers club hosts a 530 pm picnic Monday at Bever Park pavilion for mothers daughters and active chapter members.
Dr Morris B Katzoff of Coe college presents clarinetist Keith Cold in a recital at 8:15 in the T M Sinclair Memorial chapel with a string quartet and Betsy Koehler soprano. Accompanists are Betty Wagner and Jeanne Anderson.
The second annual dinner for past presidents of local Parent Teacher associations and council will be at the YWCA Thursday evening at 6 30. Ladies of John Huss Methodist church will serve. Officers will be elected. Numerous committees are named for arrangements and reception. Out-of-city presidents now living in Cedar Rapids are invited. Call numbers provided for more information.
Camp Fire sponsors report a successful donut sale with thanks to patrons. Mary Helen Armstrong sold the most donuts and will be crowned queen of the Mystic Order of Donuts. Winners include Martha Burger Glatha White Patricia Maloney Fiona Kennedy Mary Lou Jones and Jean Jiricek. Prizes range from a free camp week to camp registration.
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