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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1934
Page
4
Mount Vernon records a large Cornell social scene with 250 men faculty students and guests attending the annual men s mixer at the Methodist church. Toasts speeches and awards highlight a busy evening with music and hosting by local and visiting Cornell affiliates.
London The A B C class of Zion Frances Telical Sunday school and its teacher Mrs A L Mensing met Wednesday in Irene Gade s home with Eleanor Mensing in charge The ZY P class attended their social meeting Wednesday in the church Mrs Arnold Koch entertained her bridge club Friday.
Nancy Page offers a free quilt joining stars leaflet via Cedar Rapids Gazette. The guide explains 24 joining stars and a border set, with precise cutting, seam allowances, and assembly tips to ensure true pieces and neat seams.
The annual Mother's Day meeting of the Tuesday club met Tuesday in the Evangelical church. A program was given by several members including Mrs A J Schouler and Mr Carl R McCaley. Refreshments were served by Mrs Forrest Keller and Mrs Merrill Strait. Numerous guests and many members attended the gathering.
Mechanicsville Self Culture club met at Mrs Marguerite Ayres home with Mrs Alice Peak elected president and Mrs Jennie Taylor named vice president. Other officers include Mrs Dollie Moon secretary and Mrs Sara Maurer treasurer and historian. A Presbyterian Ways and Means party celebrated debt payment with a one act play led by Mrs Peak and others. Luncheon committee included several local women.
Victor Miss Irene Voelkel entertained Mrs C D Schlesselman and Mrs the Monday Bridge club Monday. Russell Jennings were guests. Prizes were awarded to Miss Anna Dusterhoff and Mrs Emil DeMoulenacre The Fortnightly club met Tuesday with Mrs E P Cronin and guest Mrs T D Clark. Prizes went to Mrs W E Molir Mrs Charles Ferguson Miss Winifred McGuire and Mrs J W Schultz Jr. The high school junior class hosted the Rainbow Trail banquet for seniors and faculty Thursday. The DK society of the Congregational church served dinner.
Shellsburg Miss Ruth Eldridge hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering with Mrs. Elsie Evens earning high score. Mrs. Vernon Alden hosted a birthday dinner for son Donald turning eight, while the Happy Birthday club was guest at Mrs. Louis Wagner’s birthday celebration Friday.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites readers to send ten cents per missing Quilt of Many Stars block from prior issues. Include a stamped addressed envelope and mail to Nancy Page care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Copyright 1934.
The Manchester Golf and Country Club hosted 127 guests at a formal opening with dancing. Delaware County Parent Teacher Association held its annual picnic at Spring Branch. Manchester Garden Club hosted husbands at a Thrill Park picnic supper. A Tuesday tourist club meeting at Mrs A W Stearns home will elect officers with Mesdames Yoran, Wolcott and Clemans on the program. Teachers attended a shower for Miss Margaret Ellis at the Glen Charles hotel with her Waterloo wedding set for June 16. Cards at Miss Maude Graham’s home with Miss Esther Knoer winning first and the traveling prize.
Mrs Roy Sorden and Miss Helen Sturdevant hosted a bridge gathering Monday with Marolyn Bryant Betty Nell Smith Ruth Hyman Lucile Griner Edmore Sorden Mary Jane Wheeler Kathryn Morgan Faye Harris Kathleen White and others. Betty Nell Smith won high score with Lucile Griner also noted. Superintendent and Mrs A C Kepler led a Webster high school group to Muscatine and Davenport Tuesday, joined by Arlene Bair Treva Anders Floyd Bair Gladys Dillon Opal Finch Olson Fredericksen Mary Linahan J C Herrick Mabel Herrick James Herry Hal Sorden Dale Mikesel Elroy Foucher Buford Bair and Arvil Lorm.
Bridge club members and guests gathered at Hotel Gedney in Independence for a luncheon on Tuesday. Attendees included Sidney Ellswood Mrs Leon Wallace Mrs Delburr Dingsley Mrs W T D Yater and several others with Miss Helen Lincoln hosting a shower for Faye Goodwin preparing to wed Clifford Burr in June.
Marengo delegates Joseph T. McGurk and J. T. Lehrer attend the Knights of Columbus state convention opening today in Cedar Rapids. The article notes multiple local lodge and club activities including Eastern Star installation, Rebekah meetings, and a Dorcas circle event.
The Women's club closed its year at Miss Irma Wildasin's home with new officers named. Visiting relatives attended the high school alumni reunion and banquet, while local church groups held Mothers Day programs and other society meetings at various homes and churches. The Epworth League orchestra directed by Prof. Bergmen to perform at a praise service.
Hale Mrs. Henry Kruse led a Friday Study club gathering with assistants Mesdames Elizabeth Alden Kapitola Phillips Erma Woolfson Elva Cruise Marian Kruse. Attending were numerous Wyoming residents including Pauline Sieveka Ella Coleman Millie French Elizabeth Alden Elsie Mott Jane Inglis Mabel Phillips Oxford Junction Mary Levsen Ethel Moffet Bessie Ballau Helen Larson Iowa City Elizabeth Alden Alice Alden Ina Newell Grace Vrooman Gladys Coleman Olin Margaret Kinler Alvina Jones Kathryn Kruse Elva Cruifse Agnes Nissen Esther Zaruba Ethel Kruse Mary Kruse Mabel Cruise Hale Mary Dusanek Mildred Dusanek Ida Jones Elva Brodersen Anna Jansen Erma Woolfson Magda Hartwig Ruth Brodersen Olin.
The Troy Mills junior and senior classes held a wiener roast at Cherry park on Wednesday with guests Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shupp and Miss Ruth Garrison attending. The Parent Teacher Association closed its year on Tuesday electing officers including President Mrs. William Guthrin and other posts.
Mrs. Tomilson hosted a Wednesday celebration for her daughter Clareen marking her eleventh birthday with family and friends in Urbana.
Announcement made of the approaching marriage of Miss Alice R. Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jones. The wedding is set for May 22 in Williamsburg and will unite the couple in a formal ceremony.
William Jones and Glenn L Ablard of this place will wed at 7 p.m. May 22 at the bride’s home. The Rev C W Cochran will officiate. Miss Jones is supported by Mary Ablard and Merwyn Jones will stand with the groom.
A series of local social events are reported in Anamosa. A mother and daughter banquet is slated for Wednesday at the Congregational church dining room, served by church men. Congregational Women hostesses included Mesdames Remley, Freeman, Strickle, Hall, Todd, Manuel, LaChappelle, and Keseberg. Mrs. Roy Cooley hosted a bridge lunch. FA chapter P E O held its closing yearly meeting with reports from Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Walton. The Apropos club met at Mrs. Hopkins, with Pearl Ludy, Mae Wright, Lillian Bodine, Hazel Nelson, Mary Leech, Margaret Greer, and Emily Smith as guests. Ludy and Leech were honored. Mrs. Gee hosted a bridge gathering Wednesday.
Brooklyn The Columbian club met with Mrs. Florence Ostrom Thursday. Mrs. Bernice Reed gave a tribute to mothers. The following children entertained: Dick Miller, Phyllis Fowler, Nellie Fae Talbott, Patsy Talbott, Dorothy Reed, Raymond Light and Mary Lou Reed. New officers are: President Mrs. Harold Reed, first vice-president Mrs. E. J. Schmitz, second vice-president Mrs. Avis Spillett, recording secretary Mrs. C. W. Fowler, corresponding secretary Mrs. Floyd McAllister, treasurer Mrs. Simpson Morrison, chaplain Mrs. Maude Wasson.
Earlville residents report Ola Dunn elected president with Floy Laxson as vice president Rhoda Sachs secretary and Alice Meythaler treasurer. Mrs Adam Schaller hosted the Monday afternoon club luncheon at Slicks cafe. Legion and auxiliary plan a Legion rooms picnic Tuesday evening. Hattie Richardson surprised on her birthday. A pre nuptial shower was held at Columbia hall Monday for Myrtle Hunt ahead of her Thursday wedding.
The Iowa Electric Light Co offers Manning Bowman chromium toasters urn sets and automatic waffle irons with red arinite knobs. Toaster priced at 6.75 dollars and the auto waffle iron at 1.95 dollars. Ideal wedding gifts and stylish buys.
A speaker extols Petersens Italian bread as a hand made, sesame crusted loaf with nutty flavor. The bread is produced for only four to five hundred daily, requires careful baking, and is affordable. Readers are urged to call their grocer to order.
The ad promotes papering a room at Sherwin Williams Paint Co featuring washable wallpaper that lasts and can be demonstrated in store. It notes closeout prices on non washable paper and a wide selection of colors and patterns to ensure satisfaction.
An advertiser touts small freproof steel chests ideal for home use and travel. The chest comes in several sizes with key or combination locks and is claimed to resist fire and protect valuables like silver, suggesting a purchase during this week’s downtown visit.
In the season of linen and seersucker, the ad praises New Process Laundry for expert cleaning of men's linen and seersucker suits. It urges dialing 6131 to try their service, claiming superior results and that customers won’t send suits elsewhere.
A playful note invites readers to join a shopping spree for vacation needs and bargains. It mentions assistance via The Gazette and encourages writing in care of the paper.
Promote a free figure analysis chart from CHARIS foundation garments. Contact Mrs Bagley at 6729 or write to 369 Park Terrace for the chart, promising helpful sizing guidance.
Allen Motor Co invites customers to view the newest Buick from General Motors described as a lower priced yet dependable model. The ad highlights roomy interior, stylish feel, and performance with 93 horsepower, 85 mph top speed, and 15 mpg fuel efficiency. Stop in this afternoon to inspect.
With summer under way many avoid home Sunday dinners. The Florentine room at the Roosevelt Hotel offers a restful atmosphere and very good food making it a smart choice for an early excursion and a pleasant meal today.
Damp cold mornings need not bother you with a Williams Off-O-Matic oil burner. Fully automatic operation means no starting or stopping and a cleaner cellar with no furnace dirt. Call Hawkeye Tin Shop to learn more about the advantages.
The article notes necklaces and bracelets crafted from artificial flowers including daisies and gardenias in bright color mixes. Corsage pins are described as newly practical. Kathleen Mary Quinlan introduces two bath salts Pine and Flowers in the Rain.
fPHE MONTIEUR STUDIO in the Roosevelt Hotel has arranged to take Holy Communion pictures this week with suitable backgrounds. Call 3 1647 for an appointment soon. Montieur's provides artistic work and beautiful tinting at reasonable prices.
Just days before graduation the Iowa Gift Shop showcases gift ideas including crystal perfume bottles Dresden porcelain, Colonial sets, tuck purses, shell lamps and silver compacts. A display of graduation cards offers new ideas for keepsakes and presents.
The Electrolux gas refrigerator claims lower operating costs than rivals and total silence. With no moving parts, repairs are unlikely and service is backed by Cedar Rapids Gas Co. Potential buyers are urged to visit the Cedar Rapids distributor for details.
While shopping next week, meet your husband at Bishop's for lunch. It saves rush time, offers a relaxing break, and sparks ideas for home cooking by noting his preferences and recreating dishes, breaking the habit of repetitive meals.
Peck and Peck unveil shower proof knits that are lightweight and waterproof. Checked jackets and two piece golf dresses gain popularity as fashion items in stores.
New swimming suits appear with halter backs and contrasting bute tones as Altman debuts its latest collection in a style not previously seen.
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