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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1933
Page
3
A reader’s letter laments a wife neglected as her husband focuses on career and work. The piece advises the husband to balance time for his wife to prevent her from seeking happiness elsewhere.
A reader asks whether to pursue a rekindled romance after years as a single woman. The advice says attraction is natural and you know what you want, noting many women seek homes and families and should welcome a congenial partner who can support a home.
A reader asks how to win a popular, inconsistent boy who favors blondes. The Miss Manners column advises the girl to act unmoved and not chase him, suggesting that independence and cool detachment will intrigue him more than eager flirting.
The Toledo Woman's Club hosted its annual guest night Tuesday at Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Maplethorpe's home. Dinner, refreshments, and a varied program featured Mildred Maplethorpe on cello with Vega Clark at the piano, a one act play by local members, and xylophone selections by Forest Clark. Out of town guest Mrs. A. J. Banks of Montour attended.
Tipton events include A F T club and Searchlight luncheon with prizes for traveling and guest. Coterie and W N B clubs held meetings and bridge prizes awarded to multiple members. Kildare club hosted. senior junior frolic at Tipton high school drew 118 attendees with an orchestra. second benefit card party at the public library offered high and low scores plus travel prizes.
Monticello Eastern Star members were guests of Mt Moriah in Anamosa on Tuesday with Ben Cotton Mil ton Stott George Timmins Frank Podhaski Carl Hodson Asa Lambert Cornelius Steck William Tuetken W Hodgson Harry Rodman Louis Hoag Albert Stuhler Arthur Skelly George Guyan Mia Matthiessen Henry Uhr Eda Van Buren Merle Gass Mae Gass The Royal Neighbors held a benefit card party in their hall on Tuesday.
Mrs Leta Flaucher and Harry Heide announce their marriage on October 26 in Galena Illinois. Leta is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Flaucher of Manchester and is a Dundee School graduate.
Webster Mrs Hazel Wheeler Mrs Ed Frey Mrs Worth Herrick and Mrs Mc Laughlin hosted a midweek benefit at the McLaughlin home. Mr and Mrs B T Wheeler gave a Thursday dinner in honor of Josephine Wheeler studying at Fairfield. Attending guests included Mariene Meier of Fairfield Audrey Bair Helen Frederickson Bernice Reed Kathryn Morgan and Margaret Morgan.
Monona Mrs. W. F. Humphrey entertained the bridge club on Tuesday and Mrs. Marion Overbeck hosted the young married women’s bridge club on Thursday, showcasing community ladies in social gatherings.
The thirty sixth annual guest night of the Fortnightly club featured a Methodist Industrial club dinner at the church followed by visits to Mrs. Carrie Blagle's home. Members and guests included C. W. Bull, T. J. Elwick, H. J. Esch, Henry Fliehler, O. Gipper, L. N. Kramer, J. J. Matthews, B. W. Newberry, Alex Schmidt, R. W. Schug, Fred Smith, D. D. Webber, R. W. Dutton, Mrs. Charles Gallentine, Carrie Slagie, and several Misses. The N. I. E. club met with Mrs. Nella Phelps. Mrs. M. F. Harwood won traveling prizes for bridge with Louie Schmidt and Nell Westfall as runners up. Mrs. M. F. Harwood also led in bridge scores with other members and guests noted. Mrs. O. O. Reagen hosted at the Franklin hotel for Mrs. E. A. Onstad of Baudette Minnesota. A. E. Brown posted high scores. other attendees included E. Schaffer, O. Gipper, Alex Schmidt, J. Tucker, D. D. Webber, G. B. Dunfrund, and Busboom.
Wheatland residents hosted duck dinner and multiple card gatherings last week. Honors went to Elmer Drummond and Charles Patterson couples. five hundred honors awarded to Albert Wagner, Frank Smith, and Henry Boettcher.
Lulu Hunt elected president of the Congregational Ladies Aid at their annual meeting. Officers include first vice president Mattie Arnold second vice president Emma Schaller and secretary treasurer Tillie Bock. A public noon dinner followed. Miss Hazel Matthews led the program and Miss Irma Davey led devotions for the Standard Bearer society at the Methodist church. Hostesses included Leola Benda Myrna Deibert Marie Walters and Ella Gibbs. A Columbia hall card party awarded Marie Westemeyer and Kasper Westemeyer as top winners.
Keota Culture Club hosted by Mrs O B Rogers and Mrs F Pershing presented the program. Next meeting set for Nov 27 at Mrs Jennie Gardenier's home. Mrs Minnie Stewart hosted the 4 T C club with card prizes won by Lena Palm, Mrs John Flander, Mrs Charis Griffen, and Mrs Anna Lil Ney. Mr and Mrs Ralph Romine celebrated a surprise 17th wedding anniversary last week by daughter Violet Romine and friends.
The W. C. C. Bridge club held its first fall meeting Tuesday with Mrs. Elizabeth Mayworm. Attending were Mrs. Leon Wallace, Mrs. Sidney Ellswood, Mrs. Roy Rosecrans, Mrs. Delburr Dingsley, Mrs. Walter Yager, Mrs. Roy Beatty, Miss Blanche Stary, and guest Mrs. Minnie Potter from Independence. The Presbyterian Martha Washington guild will be entertained by Mabel Sloan Thursday evening. Miss Hazel Arnold was honored on her birthday Thursday by the Convoy church young people.
Miss Arlene Witt and Ernest Niemeyer were married at the Methodist parsonage in La Porte City Saturday at 4 pm with Rev. DeDae officiating. Attendants were Norma Niemeyer and Kenneth Witt. The bride, a nurse's training student at Coe College, is the late Jerry Witt Jr.'s daughter. The groom is the son of Henry and Mrs. Niemeyer. they will reside on a farm.
West Union noon club entertained their husbands at dinner at the Harry Keig and Mrs. Ernest Northrop. A contest was conducted by Mrs. Harry Turner, Mrs. Harry Anderson and Mrs. Will Burk. A large group of women were entertained at the Mrs. Charles Halverson home with a musical program by Mrs. John Thompson and Mrs. J. A. Roe.
Community events in Tama feature Mrs. Amelie Walz hosting a birthday surprise for Mrs. J. B. Tims with neighbors and refreshments. Clover club at Mrs. W. W. Tenhoff’s home includes book reviews and a county federation report. Chapter EW and Chapter DF members attend with several guests. A talk on Principles by Mrs. Eugene Henely precedes a vocal quartet performance.
The final card party of the Catholic women tournament was held Thursday with hostesses including Mesdames Adam Meyer H Breuning Ed Sivella Joseph Bullerman Frank Marron R E Schiedle Alfred Buckett Will Doubek James Krall W J Horton N A Klein. High bridge scores went to Mrs. Helen Jung and Leo Mashek while Agnes Kuennen and Felix Holthaus led in five hundred. The grand bridge prize went to Mrs. E J Hackett and Linus Klein and five hundred prize to Elizabeth Busch and Felix Holthaus.
La Porte City residents host and attend numerous clubs and gatherings. Activities include Ladies Literary Circle papers by Mrs. Blough and Mrs. Fields, Lotus club by Mrs. Hattie Smith, Thrift club, Eastern Star Lyra chapter, and a Legion auxiliary Red Cross roll call dinner. Guests include Mrs. Raymond Hayden and others. several families entertain at homes and clubs across the week.
Mr. and Mrs. David Williams observed a birthday gathering for Mr Williams and daughter Leila with a group including Stephen Hawkins Mary Williams and several couples. Mrs Sidney Newman hosted Today's club at the Commercial hotel and a one act play Stage Struck was staged by Ann Marker and Helen Buchanan with the Ladies Social circle meeting next.
Vinton residents enjoyed a Friday picnic at Mrs. George Herger’s home with Mrs. W E Sanders assisting. The D A R held an all day meeting at Mrs. Viola Yates’s home. Earle Henkle and La Dema McDowell announced their Nov 4 Cedar Rapids wedding. Gladys Meyers and Delbert Harrison wed at the Vinton Church of Christ with Rev W W Williams officiating.
Mrs. Kirk Grunder hosted a Wednesday celebration for her son Kirk Jr on his first birthday in Wilton Junction. Many guests attended including Mrs. Arthur Wacker Shirley May Mrs. Ernest Darting Dona Jean and others while Mrs. Budeller and Mrs. Ford assisted. The N N C held its annual anniversary party at the Methodist church Friday. The Women's Progressive club met Thursday at Mrs.
Myrtle Moylan and Treva Mc Killip served as associate hostesses while Hazel Martin Martha McClean Josephine McClean directed the lesson. The Wilton Women’s club met Wednesday with Mrs. M. M. Harding. Blanche Kretschmar was associate hostess. Papers were read by Cora Jacobs Theresa Nicolaus Elizabeth Schnack.
Oxford Junction residents recall a lively R N A card party on Tuesday with prizes awarded to Mrs F H Shimanek Mrs John Mulvihill and Mrs Frank Kolarik. Serving chair Mrs Ed Clausen and hostess Mrs Edd Lasack oversaw Bridge club events with prizes for Mrs Bernice Hune wardsen Mrs J A Lathrop and Mrs William Breen.
A nostalgic fashion column highlights sister frocks for the young, praising two kilo outfits from Killian's in greens and crepes with beaded necklines and dramatic waistlines. It also touts Bishop Cafeteria desserts, Arm Strong's dinner gowns starting at 10.95, and shopping tips for holiday wardrobes.
If you attend Thanksgiving social events, visit Bailey Boot Shop to see new stitched shoes suede and evening slippers. All Bailey shoes are custom made with hand turned soles for comfort and wear. Pair up with the latest dinner gowns for distinctive footwear.
The GAS CO offers Electrolux gas refrigerators with a special deal 1.00 down and no payments until January 1. The promotion includes a free turkey with each purchase during the holiday season and emphasizes daily money saved by preserving meats and vegetables for longer.
Descriptions note hats with forward and side crowns resembling military styling. Evening gowns show bright dark blue hues and dresses feature ribbed wool like materials. Bright feathers are worn tucked into the neckline of dark day dresses.
Promote sending fur garments to KITTERMAN'S for cleaning and restoration. Claims the Retex method revives sheen and luster on furs, with hats, top coats, and dresses also benefiting. Includes phone number 28131 for contact.
The Iowa Electric Light and Power Company offers the Easy washer at 59.50 with a non slipping wringer and hair trigger safety release. The unit features a large tub and rust resistant construction. A demonstration is held this week to show the washer in operation.
Gorham Silver cuts price on retired patterns with no die charge. Boyson Jewelry Company invites customers to inventory their discontinued patterns and place orders for new arrivals ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
D dresses with topcoats and jackets gain instant favor as interlined coats offer practicality for cold weather. Heather dew, described as silk resembling sheer wool crepe, appears in after five o'clock dresses with fiagonal ruffles and back pleats at ankle length.
Mrs George Beattie, taught by Culbertson, will lead six beginner lessons in bidding and duplicate games at Zoe Pearl Park Studio 840 2nd Ave BE starting next Tuesday at 9 43 AM and 7 45 PM weekly. Enrollment via dial numbers 6216 or 25681.
A reader extols Harmony Cafe for low breakfast prices and hearty value. The note highlights 15 cent specials, quick service, and a tidy start to busy downtown mornings with easy, ready made meals.
The Morris Sanford Company highlights Children’s Book Week with a display of illustrated books for all ages. Traditional alphabet books give way to photo heavy volumes featuring children, dogs, and cats, plus international tales from Germany Sweden and France.
The Montieur Studio invites customers to have their Christmas portraits taken now with a popular down payment plan. New folders are said to enhance fine portraits, and appointments are urged soon to solve gift worries.
Regular thorough dry cleaning keeps clothes looking new. The New Process Laundry uses the Zoric method to remove perspiration odor and odors from inferior cleaning solutions. Customers are assured there is no odor on return and receive rapid, evident service. Call 6131.
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