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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1933
Page
4
A set of Miss Manners questions revolves around balancing marriage and maturity, a mamma’s boy partner, and the desire for fun. Elaine seeks guidance on choosing happiness with a younger partner, while FYL asks how to mix housekeeping with social life and entertaining.
Decorah citizens attended an anniversary dinner for Ben Bear, a Decorah merchant, with Dr F W Conover as principal speaker. Gatherings followed at Hotel Winneshick and Bear home, featuring numerous out of town guests from New York, Chicago, Minneapolis, and other cities. Local clubs held events including a Bible class dinner, bridge parties, and a dancing party at Haugen hall.
The second P T A meeting of the year will be held Tuesday evening in the high school gymnasium. A T Scovill of Clinton will be the speaker. The program includes community singing, a piano solo by Margaret Ebersole, and a vocal duet by Mrs T P Cassin and Mrs T W Kinrade.
Thursday and Friday community events feature Current Events and Lawndale club meetings, plus numerous church classes and private parties. Members from Sycamore, Cedar Falls, Independence, Strawberry Point, and other towns attend, with several bridge prize wins and new member welcomes noted across multiple groups.
Last week West Union residents hosted various Halloween gatherings. Miss Ruth Saltsgiver and others entertained Presbyterian church groups, the high school pupils, and Standard Bearers. Club hostesses hosted art clubs with papers read by members, including Mrs C W Whitney and Mrs George Simpson.
The Central City gathering Tuesday evening featured a Bowers Farm crop cut misprint, with mobs reported at Mr and Mrs George State home. Abert Sehuch won the costume prize as Mrs COP Norra hosted the event with Lay Pelrvoame Mas oyadil guests and several local residents attending including Mes WY Brown and Mrs Loona Hatch.
An odd gathering drew institute members and guests to the Sackett residence Friday evening. Attendees included families and children, with local officials and members of the Country Club Ane Near tsa in attendance. The event featured tank crates and playful pranks during the reception.
Bridge club hostess Mrs. Hazel Patten honors go to Mrs. Anna Sterner and Mrs. Vivian Johnston. Guests include Lulu Batchelder and many others. The Rev R A Badger hosts a Presbyterian youth Halloween at the church parlor. Mr and Mrs Moses Rollins marked their 52nd anniversary with a supper attended by family and neighbors. Maurice Mitchell hosted a Tuesday gathering with friends. Sam James hosted a Halloween party at Coral Rock Lodge with a large group from Waubeek and nearby families.
Mrs T WN ONeill hosted a Wednesday evening gathering with Beulah Luckey and Charles Jennings sharing district convention reports. Mrs Huston Alsip and Jennings read papers. Edith Orr presented poems. The Half Hour club met at Mrs Crail’s home as more residents joined. Ted Anderson and Miss Berkshire wed in Davenport with Columbus Junction relatives attending. Emma Beckman Chapter initiated new members. Eastern Star served by local volunteers. reception drew families from Winfield Wapello Cairo and nearby towns. Davenport ceremony followed by dinner hosted by Mrs Gilkey and other members.
Rowley Rural carriers and families held a surprise pot luck supper at the J B Dingsley home on Wednesday to honor Mr Dingsley after his recent retirement. Guests from Mason Ville Maquoket Independence and several towns attended along with Dingsley family members. A house warming and miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Howard Satterlee followed. Local high school pupils and faculty joined a Halloween party in the auditorium while younger grades enjoyed a wiener roast after noon.
A farewell gathering Wednesday in the city park honored Sarna Conlin who departs for Des Moines to resume her state house post after a months vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Conlin. Attendees included Rita and Lana Bisenius Belle Drummond Rose Becker Amelia Otting Mayme Olive Lane Mesdames Raymond Bisenius Florence Moore and Sylvester Otting. Mr and Mrs Leo Knepper hosted a Halloween party the same day with guests Lloyd Dolphin Lloyd Hoffman Eldred Moran Bud Hut and others.
A Halloween party was given for the Junior Bible class at the Community church held at Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Kirkwood’s home. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Horace Edwards and Miss Kate Maurice of Monti cello and Mrs. Ruth Aitchison of Dubuque. The IT Sunday school class was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Aitchison. St. Mary’s school held a card party for parish members on Thursday with prizes awarded to Gene Cigrand, Mrs. Ed Connolly, Mrs. W Moran, Mrs. Leo Coohey, Llorence Timmer, and Charles Redn.
Eastern Star past worthy matrons visit at the Chittum home while H L's host their spouses at the IOOF hall. Several couples including Weber Mohlie Winder Davison Schneider Grimm Stroup Graves attend. Other groups host, prize winners named, and circle members dine with members Minor Havenhill and others.
Monticello residents attended multiple gatherings including a Hicks dinner with Waterloo guests and Mount Pleasant family, a Congregational church Working Band meeting hosted by Mrs Albert Stuhler, and various hostess led bridge and social events. Out of town guests came from Cedar Rapids and San Diego.
Atkins Friends joined William A Schueler for a Sunday birthday celebration. Card prizes went to Mrs F Gable Mrs O Risdal J T Barker and J Roper. Guests included John Schueler Cedar Rapids C H Freeman H C Krahing Lloyd and many Atkin residents and families.
Sigourney residents hosted a Halloween party for the Young Matrons class with hostesses including Mrs. Murray Redpath and Mrs. Glen Barnes. Local families Jensen, Wagner, and Updegraff hosted dinners and theater outings for birthdays and visits from guests in Oska loosa and South Norwalk. Activities included a Legion auxiliary benefit bridge, P E O chapter party, and a state secretary of state visit by Mrs. Alex Miller.
Brooklyn Dr and Mrs C D Busby hosted a bridge dinner on Tuesday. Ruth Richman and Joyce Hidlebaugh held a Halloween party Monday at the Richman home. Jane Bramer and Doris McMurray hosted a Halloween party Tuesday at Bramer's garage with refreshments later at the McMurrays. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs enjoyed a masquerade Friday. Pauline Freedline won best costume with Freda Read second. Social Circle Community Club held a Halloween party at Pearl Kuntz home. Rathlene Simmons hosted a backward Halloween party Thursday. Anna Reitzler and Phineas Varnum of Grinnell were married Saturday at St Patrick's parsonage by Rev E W Barron. Bride is a local high school graduate and former teacher. they will live on a farm near Grinnell. Mrs Orval Armstrong and Mrs Theodore Thomas hosted a bridge party Wednesday at the Thomas home with Marian Satterfield winning high score. refreshments followed.
Wilton Junction bride Wilton Junction Miss Ann Borcher wed Kenneth R. Rorick of Wilton Junction with Rev Wheitzell officiating. Attendants were Everette Rorick Jr. and his wife. They plan a farm residence nearby. Another wedding joined Pricilla Brenner and John J. Ellis with Rev Gruber presiding at the Methodist parsonage. They will live in Nichols after a Chicago trip. Mrs Frymeyer and Miss Atwell hosted the event.
A string of birthday celebrations highlighted by Mrs. T. H. Armstrong’s surprise party at home on Wednesday attended by Earl and Mildred Armstrong and families, plus guests Harry Armstrong Fred Walters Coville Bodine Ellis Smith Bailey and Marticke. Myrtle Weaver also honored by the Methodist Martha class on her birthday.
About fifty attended a masquerade party at the Center Point Evangelical church parlors on Wednesday evening. Outstanding costumes included Mrs A H Ring as a merry widow, Hoyt Condon as a brown bear, and Erma Elgin as a witch. A mock trial served as the main feature with Frank Bys defendant, Clint Ritze judge, A H Ring and Arlo Kidd attorneys, and Sam Lewis bailiff. Supper was provided by a committee led by Mrs T E Condon, Mrs O Jay Heverly, and Mrs A V Kidd.
Seventh grade pupils entertained eighth graders at a Halloween party in the school gymnasium Tuesday evening. Chaperones Miss Delia Branen and Miss Wilma Jackson assisted the event.
Plans were made for the annual sale and supper on November 25. Mrs. Norman Paul and Mrs. Leslie Babcock from near Wyoming were guests.
Oxford Junction Mrs Alma Hill hosted the Bridge club Monday with prizes won by Mrs Lillian Rees Mrs Berniece Hanwardsen and Mrs Georgia Cave A postnuptial shower honored Mrs Hans Petersen at Petersen hall about seventy five attended Mrs Petersen is the former Agnes Nowachek daughter of Mr and Mrs James F Nowachek who wed in Cedar Rapids Oct 18.
A Cedar Rapids shopping column highlights seasonal fashions at Killick’s, Patricia department, and Armstrong’s with velvet, satin, and taffeta dresses. Describes a Pansy petal blue taffeta gown, New Process Laundry odor elimination, Iowa Electric gadget, and bold color trends. Mentions prices like 16.75 and a bridal gift biscuit maker. Gard bands up to date fashion and store suggestions.
Antelope berets are higher and fuller than earlier styles and may feature a small colored feather. Gloves come in hairy wool, light weight jersey, ribbed silk jersey, satin, and even corduroy, emphasizing material choice as a key fashion element.
A reader praises Bishop's Cafeteria for excellent stewed turkey and noodles with Grand home made yellow noodles that melt in the mouth. Fresh warm breads baked in house and courteous quick service earn high marks from downtown lunch crowd.
A local ad touts Radiant fire heaters to heat rooms quickly with easy ignition. It promises no waiting for warmth and a warm glow with a simple match. Demonstrations are available tomorrow at Cedar Rapids Gas Co.
Among the new flowers for frocks and coats are purple velvet iris gold lame roses carnations and large poppies. A notable accessory is three white velvet flowers on a long white velvet ribbon worn at a high neckline tied at the back or around the waist as a sash.
Bailey Shop touts suede o shoes and smart fall footwear with high snug ties and longer vamps. The shop carries I Miller footwear and Artcraft hose with new color tones and an authentic color chart.
Pall weddings are in order with suggestions from Boyson Jewelry Co. Silver hollow ware and flatware, rock crystal, and a display of items including silver Brazilian sun birds centerpieces, utility dishes, candelabra, goblets, and other practical gifts priced reasonably.
The Harmony Cafeteria advertises convenient lockers to store purchases during meals, air that is continually washed to remove odors, and artesian water pumped for patrons. It promises good food at reasonable prices and courteous service to persuade readers to try the cafe.
The City shop advertises cleaning for coats hats furs and suits using the Retex method promising renewed luster and life. Prices available by dialing 2-8131 with a claim of eager to please and skilled workmanship.
Children’s story books come to life in Sanford’s new Pop Ups display. The shop invites customers to explore titles like Mickey Mouse in King Arthur’s Court, Red Riding Hood, and Sleeping Beauty with unfolding pictures that stand up.
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