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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1934
Page
4
A society note shows Jane ANE trying to adopt coquettish charm to gain attention but failing. The piece encourages her quiet warmth and inner charm as a better path to popularity and connection. It contrasts her reserved nature with flirtatious behavior.
Lowden Bluebird Girl Scouts sponsored a Halloween party Monday in city hall club rooms. School and church events followed with a Bible class birthday dinner at Zion Evangelical church, toastmaster Rev F J Abele, and welcome by Harold Toerber.
La Porte City residents held a farewell party for Mrs Maude Bagenstos who left for Green Mountain Home for the Aged. The township hosted Halloween events at the school, Lotus club, and Come-All club dance. Mr and Mrs George Bellinger celebrated their fiftieth anniversary with family in attendance. Various church societies, circles, and bridge and literary groups met or hosted events through the week, with hostesses named and attendees listed.
The Stanwood Woman's Club met at Mrs William Davidson's home with Mrs Allen Eliot, Miss Isabelle Yule and Mrs Ed Crist presenting the program. A Womans Foreign Missionary Society meeting was hosted by Mrs John F Boling with devotionals led by Mrs J K Dela hooke and leaders Mrs Loran Hart and Mrs F C Wart. Junior Methodist League members hosted a Halloween party for students. Gene Findlay Rhodes celebrated a birthday with friends Alen Yourg Jimmy tata Fae Yon Bervier and Earl Kenas among attendees. A Halloween party featured costumes and a large turnout. Mourne Liss Cheriotte Dege and others chaperoned at a later event.
The Oxford Junction Mre Fred Harms hosted a bridge club Monday with prizes for first Fred Lasark second Wes Creare Starr and consolation to Tati rep. The eighth and seventh grades enjoyed a Halloween party at the school gym with prizes won by Fred Harms and Robert coache. The American Legion held a stag party Tuesday in the Z C J room. Mrs Fred S Harms will host a dinner for multiple guests including Mr and Mrs George Speake and others from Marion and Burlington.
The article describes flexible sofas and bed sofas with Queen Anne and Modern lines, highlighting curved backs, roll arms, and cushioned, wall friendly designs. It notes several configurations that unfold into sleeping spaces for two, plus beds with arm cushions and wedge head rests for comfort and versatility in apartment interiors.
Earlville social notes record the Easy Aces Bridge club hosted by Miss Madeline Seger and prize won by Mrs Clyde Ham. Sunday school class parties and church society meetings are noted at Immanuel Lutheran Miss Ida Davey and Congregational church events include an all day Sunday session with Cora Cousins and others.
Williamsburg sent twenty two women to the Iowa county Federated Women's club gathering in Marengo on Tuesday. Members listed include Mrs Orren Peterson Mrs George Meyer Mrs Albert Evans and others. music was provided by several Williamsburg participants.
Rev. Mr. and Mrs. George Meyer entertained a group of girls Wednesday evening at her home. Costume prizes were won by Mil licent Jones, Barbara Lewis and Kathleen Jones. Others present were Carol Connor, Jeannette Williams, Cleo Smith, Helen Harrington, Adella Peterson, Jean Harbert and June Meyer.
Monona residents Valeria Hills and Louis Muller wed in Cedar Rapids at Rev Harry Kremers home. The couple will reside in Monona. Earlier Gerald Kruse of Monona married Helen Hedstrom in Grand Marias. Also Johanna Tiedt wed Harvey Waskow at Strawberry Point.
Newhall The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor held a Halloween party at the home of Jeanette Wheeler Monday. Entertainment was provided by Evelyn Seijhamer John Peterson Charles Bradley and Vada Francisco. Others present included Mable Francisco Audrey Swanson John McGranahan Robert Bradley Betty Wheeler Jane Wheeler Bernice Francisco Billy Wheeler Jean Schlotterbeck Geraldine Hegewald Everett Peterson Virgil Freeman Logan Thompson Boyd Horton Claire Johnson Kathryn Scovel and Mrs George Wheeler. Mrs William Freeman hosted the Five Hundred Club Tuesday with guest Nancy Meyer. High scores fell to Mrs Freeman and Mrs Baumgarten. Mrs Clarence Paulsen hosted the Kill Kare Klub Thursday with a masquerade. prizes went to Mrs L Bradley and Mrs J F Connor for costumes. Mrs O H Huyck and Mrs C L Bradley topped cards with high scores. guests included Mrs Melvin Durland and Mrs H Boddicker.
Atkins Martin Rinderknecht was surprised on his birthday Sunday by relatives including John and Mrs Rinderknecht and family of Cedar Rapids Kate Happel and family Carl Weiditz and family of Vinton Bernhard Geiken Henry Rinderknecht and sons Ernest Buettner and family Shellsburg Herman Weiditz and children Van Horne Henry Rinderknecht and family Keystone Otto Schnarr and L Lauterwasser Atkins William A Schueler was surprised Monday on his birthday The Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday night at Mrs McFarland’s home J T Barker hosted Presbyterian Ladies Aid Thursday
Delmar Mrs. Alice George hosted the Jonquil club at five hundred Monday. Mrs. Ernest Kendall led a high score. The D. C. bridge club met at Mrs Arthur Goodall's home. Mrs. Frank Lakaff hosted high score and guests included Mrs. J. E. Murphy and Mrs. C. F. Quinlan. School freshmen held a wiener roast at Leila Kaufman’s home. Robert Holmes hosted a Hallo ween party. Mrs. Albert Franklin hosted the Contract bridge club. Mrs. Frank Lakoff and Mrs. John Donlevy attended as guests. Mrs. Hans Rasmussen and Mrs. Bessie Scheib hosted a pre nuptial shower for Miss Mary Elizabeth Costello, whose marriage to Frank Danielson of Clinton is Tuesday. Miss Helen Kinrade entertained for Miss Costello Friday. The Six and Six club dined and bridged Thursday at the Goodalls. The Parent Teacher association will meet in the high school gym Monday with Rev. Mr. Harned of Clinton speaking.
Hopkinton hosted multiple gatherings this week. Imogene Miller and Rachel Stanger led at their respective homes with numerous friends and classmates attending. A Halloween party by the Kill Kare club featured meals at the Sullivan and Reggentine residences and several local families as guests.
Troy Mills social news notes a Tuesday gathering in honor of Mrs L M Starr of Nitchez Washington, wife of Rev L M Starr, former pastor of the Christian church. Guests include Mrs Harrison Wilson and others, with a Halloween party at I O O F hall for five October-born Rebekah lodge members.
Monticello hosts and guests fill a week of bridge parties and dinners. High scores go to Mrs Halstead Carpenter and Mrs George Timmins, with prizes won by Mrs Ben Cotton and Francis Merten. Hosts include Mr and Mrs George Timmins and Mr and Mrs Harry Maire as they relocate to Oelwein. Birthday dinner honors Robert McAleer and Robert Flaherty in Fairfax.
Monticello society notes include Mr. and Mrs. Norman Newton celebrating their tenth anniversary with out of town guests from Anamosa and Farley. Rosella Picray wed Arthur Eilers at Sacred Heart with Rev. Lorenz officiating. A Monticello country club stag party and a wedding dance at Zimmerman hall followed.
Waukon hosts the first fall meeting of the Waukon Community Club at the opera house with about a hundred attendees. Alvin Prestemon presides, Harold Kaeser is vice president, Norma Herman serves as secretary treasurer, and the program features community singing, Campus Troubadors, a color drill by 4-H Busybodies, readings, and music by the Hanson brothers, followed by dancing.
Wheatland Mr and Mrs William Tebbe celebrate their golden wedding with open house from 2 to 5 pm at home. The couple married in Toronto and moved to Wheatland where Mr Tebbe has served 48 years as a Singer agent. They have four children and many relatives present. The issue notes related social events at St Pauls church and local clubs.
Delhi Seniors of Delhi high school entertained the other classes and the faculty at a Halloween party Wednesday. Edith Sheppard a sophomore won the girls prize for the best costume and Harold Harryman of the faculty won the men's prize. W M B circle of the Methodist Ladies Aid met Wednesday at the home of Mrs P A Jordahl. Officers elected were Leader Mrs Elvira Rimmer assistant leader Mrs Phenie Gleason secretary Mrs Bertha Swinburne and treasurer Mrs Gladys Jones. Mrs B A Wendlandt gave a talk.
Mrs. Ralph Marshall hosts Priscilla club pot luck. Mrs. Grace Robertson leads United Presbyterian Missionary Society in Columbus City with program by Mrs. J R Johnston and Mrs. W H Gilkey. Out of town guest Mrs. W H Langenberg of Los Angeles attends. Birthday handkerchief showers honor Mrs. W N Duncan and Miss Musa Todd. Numerous area families attend showers and visits. J M Davis and Cotter community mark 25th wedding anniversary with family and friends visiting.
Maynard Mrs. Eugene Gilmer hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid with Mrs. Ray Lockwood and Mrs. Sam Bogges assisting at her home Wednesday. They mapped plans for the annual chicken dinner to be served Tuesday at the Mason's dining hall. Harold Tellin hosted school friends for a Wednesday gathering.
Calmar Girl Scouts held their annual Halloween party Tuesday at the Frank Congdon home. A public Halloween party sponsored by the Royal Neighbors was given Wednesday in Frana hall. Costume prizes went to Louisette Halverson, Louis Frana, and Rosemary Frana. Calmar high school held its annual Halloween and freshman initiation Friday on campus.
Rowley relatives and friends surprised Mrs. Elsie Rider on her birthday. Guests included John and Wrede and son Richard of North Liberty, Edward Forney and three daughters of Oelwein, Emil Schwake and three children of Independence, Opal Border of Waterloo, Robert Rider and two children and Leo Rider. Eighth graders and teacher Leonard Corkery held a Halloween party Friday while high school pupils and faculty enjoyed a party Tuesday. Presbyterian church women plan a bazaar and chicken dinner and supper Tuesday.
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