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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1934
Page
6
A collection of reader submitted menus shows affordable meals for family dinners. Readers include Mrs. Max L. Johnson and others detailing roasts, pork tenderloin, codfish, veal, and chicken with sides, desserts, and beverages, plus recipes for creamed celery and potato dishes.
For years washable wall papers dominated interiors. Now a pliable binder replaces brittle waterproofing and offers many types. Sanford and Co presents WALCREST prints on tree sheet non fading paper with scenic modernistic and tapestry effects in bold original designs.
The article describes stylish kitchen decor focusing on curtain length and color schemes with four color plans. It notes enamelware and aluminum utensils updated to modern, practical designs along with a new stainless steel option and copper pieces adding antique glamour.
This passage extols painting walls and woodwork to improve home life, noting a tailor made quality in decoration, the impact of tone and stripes for emphasis, and the way paint helps furnishings appear better. It highlights ease of cleaning and the observer’s notice of quality in decoration.
A lively garden piece describes dawn bird chorus and nest activity, notes catbird and wren occupancy, and highlights iris varieties and bloom timings. It praises pumila irises, mentions a soledad variety, and covers blue and pink color tones, plus shrubs like Spirea van Houtti and bridal wreath. It ends with advice on fighting red spider in perennial phlox.
Wyoming The Thursday Night Bridge club met at Onslow hosted by Mrs. Erma Paulsen with prizes won by Miss Harriet Chaplin Mrs. Hazel Reitz Mrs. Alta Ahrendsen and Mrs. Viola Mader. Hawthorne club’s last spring meeting was hosted by Mrs. L B Madsen with Miss Claribel Dykema marked as a bride to be.
The Fortnightly club met at Miss Eva Preston’s home with tea served by several members. Members present include C. W. Buls, R. W. Dutton, J. J. Matthews, L. L. Kramer and many others. Chapter ER PEB held its annual picnic at Backbone State Park with reports by officers. Garden and Recreation clubs held meetings with awards and high scores noted. Attendees traveled to Dubuque for a county convention. Lizzie Wareham announced the marriage of Conrad Wareham to Frances FitzGibbons in Edgewood with Rev. Winslow officiating.
One hundred five members and guests attended the Vinton Country Club dinner to kick off the season. Notable groups included judges Clarence Nichols B O Tankersley and spouses, Rep Charles Moore and spouses, and numerous local residents. Out-of-town guests joined the Lynch family from Waterloo San Francisco and Independence plus Miss Mary Lynch and others. Vinton Boy Scouts also entertained attendees.
Events and social happenings include Keith Mossman speaking at the Methodist church and a Cable Waldorf contest win. The Methodist Homebuilders hosted a party at Sam Markland home in Eden township with hosts Paul Goodell and Russell Kray. A birthday surprise for Miss Lulu Riggle was given by Mrs John Swartzbaugh on Wednesday. Misa Blanche Virginis Kunch and Gerald Meyers marriage announced for Feb 17 1934 at the Methodist parsonage officiated by Rev Charles G Fort. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harold Reardon. The Meyers couple live on a farm with Gerald’s parents. Progressive Woman's club picnic at Riverside park. Six Tarrya White club members held a dinner hosted by Mrs B M Bilis. Mrs Ray Walters hosted a picnic for Mr and Mrs Frank Knowlton of Seattle guests of Mrs Knowlton's mother Mrs Willa Kearns. Past Noble Grand Association of Rebekah Judge met with Miss Irene McIntyre with officers President Ida Edmonds secretary Moore treasurer Rena Struve.
Clermont host G H Hackmann home hosts potluck supper and farewell for Mrs Kneeland who is leaving Clermont. Mrs W R Blake entertains Ladies Aid division of Elgin Methodist church Thursday. Hans Amundson Ole Amund son Louise Amundson and Marie Skaren host Lutheren Mission Society Thursday.
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