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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1933
Page
3
The text discusses Jenny Jennie as overly kind and too eager in friendships and advises cultivating courtesy without excessive enthusiasm to avoid entanglements. It also includes reader letters to Miss Manners about dating multiple fellows and handling insincere promises with practical guidance.
Oxford Junction Mr and Mrs John Bees sr marked their fiftieth anniversary with a family dinner at their home. Their son Dr Louis E Bees from Bennett and granddaughter Edna Moravec from Davenport attended as out of town guests. They were married November 19 1883 in St Marys Catholic church.
Hawkeye Mrs Warren Hand marked her seventy third birthday with relatives on Thursday. Mr and Mrs L H Hoath hosted a pre Thanksgiving bridge party Tuesday. High scores went to Mrs W E Walsh and Art Wendland while low scores were recorded by Dr W E Walsh and Mrs H H Engel.
A flurry of social gatherings fills the week as the Thursday bridge club, Pollyanna circle, Cozy club, and Past Matrons circle hold picnics and luncheons at members homes. Prizes are awarded in bridge, while lessons, readings, and piano solos accompany meetings across Wyoming and Mechanicsville.
Sigourney James McElwee chapter of D A R met with Mrs M Wells on Wednesday with hostesses J F Seymour Luke Witt etoe and Mabel Brollfar assisting. R E Merrill was voted a new member formerly of Primghar. The program included sketches by Wells and Katherine Shean. December meeting will entertain their children with hostesses Williamson Hultquist Neas. Methodist church women were entertained at teas Friday at homes of Helscher and Goeldner. A farewell for Mrs Harber who moves to Minnesota in December. The Isabelle Higgins tent of D V C W held a cooperative supper at I O O F hall with District Inspector Meier present for ritual work.
Strawberry Point chapter EK P E held its annual B I L guest night at Mrs. Jennie Howard's home. Bridge prizes went to B. Matthews Clear Lake high score and F J Nantz second. Members present include L D Davis F H Howard G J Gill G E Dunfrund F E Davis F J Mantz J J Matthews and others. Out-of-town guests Mr and Mrs B Matthews Clear Lake.
Free leaflet from Nancy Page via The Cedar Rapids Gazette guides readers through making the sixth bouquet block of the French Bouquet Quilt. It details cutting patterns, fabric allowances, color assignments for flowers, leaves, and bowknot, assembling steps, appliqué edges, and note on adjustable block order.
Brooklyn residents hosted dinners and bridge evenings for guests including Mr. and Mrs. Verne Wolfe of Rock Island. Church card party at St Patrick's collected high scores for Mrs. W. K. Miles and Margaret Steyaert, while Mrs. A J Hansen hosted luncheon for her mother Mrs. C E Willett with a list of attendees. Relatives gathered Sunday at the Ormistons and DeLeu neighbors entertained a large group. South Side circle welcomed new members Vernice O Hara and others, and country club events were held with Mrs Richard McMullen and Mrs Turner assisting, plus a Wall Hall dancing party hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul Klepper.
Earlville activities include the Congregational Christian Endeavor hosting the Methodist Epworth League at the Congregational church on Saturday. The Monday afternoon club was hosted by Mrs. Louis Schaller last week. The W C T U met at Mrs. W S Millen’s home with president Mrs. Bessie Hunt presenting a report. A Legion and auxiliary picnic supper and meeting are planned at the Legion rooms Tuesday evening. Mrs. George Dickson hosted the Outlook club on Thursday. Five children Benny Jean Holscher Donna Diesch Phyllis Thompson Violet Koehne attended a supper at Mr and Mrs Carl Laxson home for Marys ninth birthday. The Christian Rebekah lodge observed homecoming night Monday with Mrs. Lola Bush of Colesbury giving a report. The Methodist Ladies Aid served a church supper Thursday with hostess Mrs. Mary Burrow.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Manson entertained guests at a Wednesday supper for their daughter Ruth on her seventeenth birthday. attendees included the August Voelschow family.
Requests ten cents for each missing block from the French Bouquet Guilt series and asks for a stamped addressed envelope. Send to Nancy Page care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Copyright 1933.
Keota Chapter CM PEO met at Mrs. W C Richards home Tuesday with Mrs. Will Herr Mrs. Harold Palmer and Mrs H B Morris presenting the program. The next meeting is set for Dec 5 at Mrs F A Klein's home. Mrs F F Marsh hosted the Bridge club Friday.
Miss Lurene Fox married Carl Kelting at St. Pauls Reformed with Rev. Fischer officiating. Attendants included Ruby Fox and Lester Kelting. Reception, dinner, and Legion hall dance followed, marking the couple and the Fox family’s silver anniversary. Upcoming wedding of Pearl Leola Endorf to Dr. Charles Pfoff announced for Thanksgiving day. A series of social events, showers, and card club honors chronicled with names of local families and guests.
Calamus The South Auxiliary met Wednesday with Mrs Hy Brnett. Bunco honors went to Mrs Mary Hayes and Mrs Henry Kassel. Mrs Amos Spillman hosted the North Auxiliary. Contest prizes went to Mrs Fred Busch and Mrs August Wiese, guest prizes to Miss Bethel Nodrift and Mrs Barney Freeze. Miss Mildred Seigmund entertained the Afternoon bridge club Wednesday, honors going to Mrs Harold Shelton, Mrs Tom Eden, and Margaret Raiber.
Nancy Armstrongs opens a new lingerie department featuring practical silk slips tailored and ribbon trimmed. Highlights include bias cut sylph int slips, peach silk negligees, velvet hostess robes, satin hostess gowns, and practical broadcloth pajamas for college girls. Also notes Harmony Cafeteria’s popular dining and Kilian shop accessories like no muff bags and leather muff bags with various color options.
A local shop offers Christmas note paper in plain edged styles and traditional festive designs such as reindeer. Prices start at twenty five cents per dozen, with a wide selection for informal greetings likely to appeal to shoppers.
EWELRY enjoys a fashion uptick this year with many planning Christmas gifts. A visit to BOYSON JEWELRY CO showcases formal necklace and earring ensembles described as very lovely. Rhinestone bracelets and antique pieces appeal, with a watch bracelet sale and low prices plus Rainbow and DeMolay jewelry selections.
Advertises Radiant gas heaters with demonstrations at Cedar Rapids Gas Co. No fireplace needed and heating adjustable high or low. Also promotes Kitterman’s Thanksgiving cleaning service with Re tex method and quick efficient service including fur coats. phone 28131.
You can pair new long dresses with distinctive shoes from Bailey Boot Shop after buying that trailing dress for a Thanksgiving party. I. Miller shoes lead the parade in style and comfort, and Bailey's is the only shop in town selling them. Ensure fit and beauty with Bailey's slippers to complete the ensemble.
Velveteen suits are praised for bold colors like red lined with navy and brass trim. Muffs make a comeback and theater suits in black wool with long skirts address lingering dress concerns. New gloves feature a button and buttonhole at the wrist.
Announcement of a Thanksgiving dinner at Bishop's features roast young turkey oyster dressing cranberry sauce mashed potatoes and gravy fruit salad with whipped cream fruit cake or pumpkin pie. Serving times run until 2 30 p m and again from 4 30 to 8 p m with plans encouraged.
The item highlights that scarfs are used as belts on wool frocks while simple skirts and jumpers remain in fashion. It mentions new lingerie trimmed with dark lace and introduces yellow as a new color for lingerie.
Garrison Mrs Paul Zimmer entertained the American Legion members Tuesday with out of town guests Mrs Charles Eink and Mrs Worthen from Vinton. Brethren Ald society met Wednesday with Mrs Martin Luck. M E Ald society met Thursday with Mrs Willard Chizum. Kensington Study club hosted husbands Thursday at Mr and Mrs Harry Krug. Royal Neighbors sponsored a hard time costume dance Friday in Gulick's hall.
The Iowa Electric Light and Power Co introduces the Pin It Up lamp a practical wall mounted lighting option. It attaches to push pins for drywall or plaster and can serve as a porch light desk or reading lamp. A wrought iron black blue or green bracket supports a 10 inch parchment shade sold for a dollar.
A local studio advertises Christmas gifts with a five dollar package of twelve small photographs with folders and one large oil colored portrait in a leather frame. Other options include six large photographs with folders and a large portrait, or three large portraits in folders, or one large portrait in an easel or glass frame.
The piece promotes the New Process on Air Laundry, a six service system. It urges readers to avoid Sunday laundry chores and drying woes in winter. The ad-style copy highlights energy and time savings.
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