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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1935
Page
4
A humorous column contrasts Dan hurting Grace with a womanless stance after misfortune and advises readers on dating etiquette and handling a breakup. The Miss Manners excerpt counsels not showing desperation, avoiding possessiveness, and portraying confidence to attract other suitors.
Anamosa meetings and social gatherings are listed including a Tuesday Methodist church meeting to form a Cornell club with dinner at 6 30 and various sub chairmen named. A large Women’s Club meeting, dinner parties, showers, a Concord Round Table event, and new officers for Ella Bagley circle and local groups are reported with attendee names and towns.
Local residents plan Thanksgiving activities with Rebekahs and Odd Fellows holding events at the hall on Thursday. Miss Ella Shalla’s engagements include several pre nuptial showers for her upcoming marriage to Glenn E Miller. A farewell/reception for Rev Vinz and family was held at the Baptist church. additional church depart ments hosted parties. Engagements include Rose Margeret Carbaugh to Harry D Wilson of Chicago. Methodist Women’s Home Missionary societies met at West Chester. Mrs Hollingsworth of Des Moines attended. Mornings of travel and a Fairfield couple’s wedding were reported along with other social gatherings and visits in Washington.
The Elwood Ladies Aid of the OE church held its November meeting with Mrs Dora Gallo Way. A public noon dinner was served. In nearby Quiet Town, Mr and Mrs Frank Hohn hosted a country dinner for guests including Harvey Bowk, Victor Helmo, Mio Anders, and Rex Calvert. A dance series continued at the newly formed indoor hall with Hansens providing music. next events set for December 14.
Amber Mr ound Mrs Hank Siebel hosted a surprise party with Kathenyne and Mrs John Behrens on Sunday in the tone of Mrs Henry Behrens of Irda California. Guests included Mr and Mrs Teroy Clark Mr and Mrs Wil Helgens and their son Mr and Mrs Ed Rink and Mr and Mrs Otto Danneman.
Seventy women from three departments of the Octagon club met at the Little Theater in the public library for a program on religious education. Guest speaker Mrs. William H. Hathorn of Mason City spoke as recording secretary of the Iowa Federation of Women's clubs. The program featured songs, a one act play, and vocal numbers performed by local members with accompanying music.
Brooklyn Mrs Paul Ryan hosted dinner Sunday. Eva Walford led the Southside circle Friday. The O E S met in the K P hall with reports from Mrs W B Quegg on the Des Moines state convention. The Brooklyn circles held meetings led by Thelma McMullin and Estelle Coon with Virginia Breniman and Lena Reiche assisting. Mrs Alice Miller hosted River Road club luncheon and guest day with entertainment led by Mrs Anna Holley. Program and entertainment were arranged by Bess Karns and Ida Johnson, featuring vocal solo by Mrs Walter Stoker and travel talk by guest Maude Corrough on Alaska. Contract club met with Randolph Roudabush Tuesday. St Francis guild met with Tom Ryan Thursday. Columbian club observed guests day with Frances McAllister hosting. Mildred W Pelzer gave a painting demonstration and contemporary art tips. Onabelle Ellett and Maud Whedon Smith presented a musicale with Iowa composers, followed by an exhibit of Iowa artist paintings.
The wedding took place at 6 p m Saturday in the Methodist parsonage with Rev T N Nielsen performing the vows. Attendants were Miss Alvina Peterson and Orville Pickering. The bride wore a black crepe dress and yellow white chrysanthemums. bridesmaid wore a similar style with pink roses. The couple are West Union natives. Schaefer works at the Rex hotel. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home. A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Schaefer was held in Hawkeye with 25 guests.
Nancy Page outlines a beginner friendly quilt project for a single bed measuring 70 by 106 inches. Colors emphasized are blue and white with a border of dark blue, using gingham bases and dense white appliques. Pattern includes months embroidery and cutting diagrams, available by mail from The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Maynard hosts county posts with about 125 attendees from Clermont Fayette Westgate Oelwein and Maynard Speakers include Paul Smith Myrtle Siverling Ray Belils and Mollie Schrack Refreshments by Mrs Miehe and daughter Dorothy Luther league and 4-H groups attended Ruth Warnke's family birthday observances Leaders for next year's Methodist Ladies Aid contest chosen.
Van Horne group voted to sponsor a local amateur contest at the Legion hall on Saturday night, Nov. 30. Mrs. Jess Kerkman hosted the meeting with Mrs. R. V. Thompson assisting in serving. Emma Beck er hosted St. Andrew's Ladies Aid at the Lutheran church, and Dorothy Streitner celebrated her eighth birthday with a party hosted by Cathryne Hickey.
This week in Waterloo Aurora hosts a marriage between Miss Iola Crow and Calvin Showers. Local clubs and parish groups meet, honoring birthdays and hosting guests from Oelwein Dundee Lamont Arlington Stanley Winthrop and Aurora residents.
Belle Plaine clubs and members hosted a busy week with dessert luncheons and meetings. Notable events included P. E. O. chapter EI, Delphian, Portia, Athena, Sorosis, Emanon Embroidery, and Jolly Sixteen gatherings, plus Masonic and O E S sessions and a Whittier High School P T A meeting led by Mayor Snyder.
The Kill Kare Klub hosted a bridge session on Wednesday. Past Chiefs Night filled all stations at the Pythian Sisters meeting on Friday. Roll call night accompanied nominations for officers for the coming year.
Riverside notes a Tuesday bridge gathering at Dr and Mrs C L Worley with Mrs J P Quinn and Mrs William H Cress winning prizes. Five Hundred hosts See a prize list led by Mrs E F Wheelan and Norval Flynn. A thirtieth wedding anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs Joseph Knebel drew a dinner with family and friends. A birthday gathering honored Mrs William Ingram with a group of local socials in attendance.
Arlington events include Miss Frances Bates hosting the Triangle club, Mrs. C. H. Gitchell leading a program, and Mrs. J. R. Gordon entertaining the Friday Afternoon Bridge club. Taylorville School pupils surprised Mrs. Daryl Ross with a birthday picnic and cake. Additional hostesses included Mrs. Gitchell for the Home Missionary society, the Ladies Aid at Mrs. Melvin Dunn’s home, Mrs. Walter Manson hosting the Helping Sisters club, and Mrs. Oscar Connor with Mrs. Chesley Squires hosting the I Go A Go class at Mrs. Connor’s home.
Mrs D D MacDougall hosted relatives Tuesday for a birthday party honoring Mrs Drew MacDougall. Guests included Mrs D W Allen, Mrs Paul McCollister of Wapello, Mrs Anna Rosenfield, and others from Conesville Nichols Muscatine and surrounding areas. Relatives and friends attended with Mr and Mrs George Dyche hosting for Mrs Dyche’s birthday.
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