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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1939
Page
31
Bridal cake recipe with directions for a four by nine inch pan and a large 15 by 9 by 2 inch cake. Includes ingredients for cake and boiled frosting with pattern instructions using wax paper and cocoa decorations.
INDEPENDENCE Iowa Merle Delight Miller of Waterloo became the bride of Robert R. Melrose of Independence in a 4 p m double ring ceremony at First Presbyterian Church Independence The attendants were Miss Loyce Miller and Charles A Holtz The Rev R J Netting officiated The bride wore her mother's ivory wedding gown with a shoulder length veil A small reception followed at Maples tea room The couple will reside in Independence after a ten day fishing trip in northern Minnesota Also listed is Leota Daker wedding to Clarence Fenchel at the home of the bride's parents in Manchester Iowa with Attendants Mr and Mrs Edward Marigold Jr The couple will live in Clinton Iowa after June 1
Wadena ladies club hosted a luncheon with guests on Thursday at Mrs. Leonhart home. Readings were given by Mrs. Ray Herwig and Mrs. Olive Knutson, followed by a contest organized by Mrs. S V Curnock.
Various church groups schedule meetings this week. First Reformed at 410 Eighth Avenue SW hosts the missionary and industrial societies with guest speaker Dr. E Winslow Brown. The aid society meets at 2493 Fruitland Boulevard SW for luncheon. Additional gatherings include Trinity Lutheran, Second Christian, St. Marys circle guest day, and Immaculate Conception events with multiple hostesses and topics such as medical missions in India and health in Alaska.
Devotions and programs across United Brethren and United Presbyterian gatherings include first church talks on stewardship and local city shadows, tea hostesses, and a busy Friday luncheon roster. The Rough Riders hold an ice cream social at the parish lawn, with numerous circles hosting devotions and speaker lines at First Christian and other churches.
A Van Buren school study group held a year end picnic at 1616 C avenue NW hosted by Mrs. O H Lundquist with gifts for Mrs. Lundquist Mrs. Lester Novak and baby Virgil Glessner. Arthur P T A hosted a mothers and teachers dinner with plant favors for guests and bridge prize winners. New officers of Buchanan P T A were honored at a dessert luncheon with Mrs Suchomel retirement and new officers named.
A fragment from a column about a frail only son named FROLAND who is kept sheltered by dictatorial parents. The piece contrasts parental control with his lack of energy and ambition and hints at a future as a passive cog in the family business.
A crowded notice column lists breakfast at Bever park by Parlor City lodge 58 at 10 am with reservations via 5996 or 4617. Several lodge and auxiliary meetings follow in Moose hall Odd Fellows hall and K P hall with social hours, dances, and initiations. a May 28 O R C meeting is canceled for Ottumwa district meet.
The Brooklyn announcement confirms the betrothal of Miss Mary Jane Wenger of Moline to Earl Adams son of Mrs. Bessie Laird of Brooklyn. The wedding is set for June 18 in Davenport Ja. Brooklyn AK PEO met at Mrs. Helen Ecklund’s home with Miss Alice Hogan reporting on the state convention. Mrs. Ray Light hosted a shower for Miss Florence Price ahead of her forthcoming marriage.
The article surveys 1939 wedding fashion emphasizing light weight, flowing gowns with veils of net and tulle, misty silks, and delicate chiffons. It notes the trend toward "little girl" silhouettes, matching fabrics for attendants, and subdued color schemes with grays and pastels. It also highlights going away outfits in silk, chiffon, and checks, including a navy coat ensemble and scarlet accents.
A shower at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Diesch honored their daughter Helen Diesch whose marriage to James Bramley is a forthcoming event. Miss Mayme Bramley also hosted a Tuesday evening shower in Helen Dieschs honor.
Mrs Loretta Walton hosted the Troy Mills garden club on Wednesday with Mrs Opal Peyton as leader. Florence Price and Helen Simmons served as helpers.
Mrs Irving L. Churchill was elected president of the College club at the final meeting for the year held at her home on Knollwood Drive SE. New officers include Mrs Henry Holescher vice president Miss Dorothea Fox recording secretary Mrs Richard H. Buresh corresponding secretary and Mrs John W. Beck treasurer with retiring president Mrs Charles Penningroth.
A kitchen chat features Mrs Newlywedt discussing lettuce care and prep, including rinsing cores under running water and storing leaves in a hydrator. Neighbors swap tips on odor removal after cleaning fish, using dry salt, pine soap, and onion stain remedies with lemon juice for fresh hands.
The engagement of Princess Irene, 35, sister of King George of Greece, to the Duke of Spoleto, a second cousin of King Victor Emmanuel of Italy, was announced on Saturday in Athens.
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