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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1932
Page
11
A young man, nudged by ambitious parents toward law, chose not to pursue his own interests and died after leaving a note that he had never done what he wanted. The case highlights parental influence and its possible harm.
Elaine offers guidance to a reader who is too popular with dates and social invites. She notes the value of consideration for others but suggests limiting social activities to avoid hurting anyone and managing commitments effectively.
The city federation of Women’s Clubs held a benefit bridge party at a Legion hall and 28 tables formed with high honors to Mrs. Donald J. Goen. Various clubs met, hosted luncheons, dances, and readings. Miss Bernice Dunn left for California. several church and community groups planned meetings, dinners, and a Knights of Columbus hall supper in October.
Mount Vernon hosts a reception in the Methodist church parlors for new arrivals in church and college circles. About 200 people attend as Rev Gough presides, E Ristine gives the welcome, with responses by Dr King and Bishop Nicholson.
A miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John in North Liberty honored Florence, daughter of the couple, whose marriage to Herbert Cochran of Oxford is set for October 5. A mock wedding entertained guests and refreshments followed. Among attendees were Miss Ma Cochran, Mrs. Fred Cochran of Oxford, Miss Esther Lentz, Cedar, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Huber, Miss Faye Sponey, Miss midt, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cochran, Hosafia Green, Miss Sykes, Miss Jessie Lininger, Miss Ruth Davis, Mrs. Milo Novak, Mrs. William Musgrave, Miss Libbie Levy, and Reuben Stoner and their sons.
North English residents highlight church activities with Nellie Simmons hosting the Booster class, Elmar Miller presiding, and home mission talk by Westphal about the Red Bird mission in Mississippi. Dorcas society plans a Tuesday meeting. American Legion entertainments at the Masonic hall feature Gaffney remarks. Minnie Sheeks honored with a surprise party before moving to join the Sandersons.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. Tessa Jurgensen's home with assisting hostess Mrs. D. L. Simpson. Mrs. Alice Port led devotions and a demonstration was given by Mrs. Elna Rohrer. officers named include Mrs. Maude Merritt president and Mrs. Willa Laetare vice president.
The Nancy Page quilt club reports progress on the Aries block of the Old Almanac Quilt and plans to cut the remaining pieces. Readers can request the free leaflet by sending a stamped addressed envelope to Nancy Page at The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Pattern instructions describe 98 blue bands and 54 white bands cut to specific sizes for a quilt. Corner blocks form a nine patch with five white and four blue squares, totaling 150 white and 120 blue pieces excluding a quilting band and six inch border.
Instructions describe preparing a blue center square with Aries appliqué and embroidered blocks, pinning four blue stars, and applying more colored stars in nine patches. Emphasis on seams set in from edge, secure knot, and pressing flat. Next week patterns arrive for white blocks surrounding the blue center to be embroidered in blue.
Mechanicsville reports a luncheon for Mechanicsville Past Matrons of Evan geline chapter O E S hosted by Mrs C H Stoffel with Miss Lucile Davidson delivering Esther history. A Merle Miller birthday dinner honors their son with relatives present. Will Brock marks wedding anniversary with 85 friends dancing. D D bridge, Tourist and Ladies clubs plan meetings and book reviews with officers named.
Mrs Mary F Lizer a Black Hawk county republican committeewoman stood in the receiving line at a Saturday luncheon at Hotel Russell Lamson Waterloo in honor of Mrs Dolly Gann sister of Vice President Curtis Also present were Mrs Cora Bowman and Mrs Mabel Paige Kline The Evangelical Missionary society met at Mrs J G Frank s home with devotional led by Mrs Mattie Fry and a report by Mrs P O Brien on the missionmee division of the Evangelical State convention at Riverview Cedar Falls Eight to ten people attended the event The second division of the Meth-
The Randalia The Meth Ladies Aid held its annual meeting on September 28 at Mrs. Charles Oxley’s home. Officers elected include President Mrs. A L Spatcher First vice president Mrs. W J McNaul Second vice president Mrs J W Frye Secretary Mrs O E Severs and Treasurer Mrs Charlotte Vaughan The next meeting is set for October 12 at Mrs A L Spatcher’s home The Thursday Reading Circle gathered September 29 at Mrs Herman Hoeffner’s home as a farewell surprise for Rogers.
The Klatter Klub was entertained in the home of Mrs Elmer Ratchford Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Elmer Smith of Racine and Mr and Mrs Harry Smith of Sturtevant are spending the weekend with cousins Carrie and Bert Girth and their sister.
A notice requests readers to mail ten cents for each missing Old Almanac Quilt block and enclose a stamped addressed envelope. Send to Nancy Page care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette. copyright 1932.
West Liberty members received yearbooks this week. Mrs Mayme Watters hosted Mondays meeting with a picnic lunch. Mrs Alvinda Hunt and Mrs Susie Lewis spoke on drama history and top plays. Officers named include Mrs Frances Swan president and Mrs Roxie Nichols vice president. The yearbook committee featured Mrs Inez Lewis and others.
Miss Wilma Dolge daughter of Mr and Mrs Jes T Dolge of Buchanan leads a Girl Scout troop in Tipton with members Neva Gardner Ruby Frederich Lillian Jicha Jessie Wagner Waylyn Seiberling Naomi Emerich Gladys Emmerich and Mary Clements. Dolge serves as captain lieutenant and patrol leader and is a second class scout with several badges though a Scout since February.
Vinton hosted multiple social events with bridge luncheons and club meetings. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Huber Mrs. George Witwer Mrs. King Thompson Mrs. William Dobst Mrs. William Barron of Cedar Rapids Mrs. W Jenks Tipton and Mrs J C Smith Clarence. Honors awarded to Mrs Thompson and Mrs Jenks.
Oakdale Miss Martha Elizabeth Salisbury and Edwin L. Kendall of Morning Sun wed Sept. 24 at the home of Rev. John Seigel, pastor of the reorganized Latter Day Saints church in Moline Illinois. Witnesses were William Steigel and Verda Smith of Moline. The bride wore green and white crepe with a matching hat. Mrs. Kendall is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ethel Salisbury of Lanesboro and has been a nurse at Oakdale for ten years. Kendall is a radio and wireless expert and formerly a wireless operator on a Lake Michigan steamer.
Keota lists Culture club officers elected at the night meeting led by hostess Elizabeth Dunn. Prizes awarded at a 500 game hosted by Lena Paim. Pythian Sisters held a burlesque radio program for families. Visits include Kenneth Wilkins of Stanwood and Fred Cady of Boston with E C Cady.
Social events in Traer list bridge party at Mrs. Harold Blanchard's home in honor of Mrs. Kenneth Stark who will join her husband at Arm strong creamery. Other gatherings include schoolmate group at Mrs. Robert A. Smith, birthday and anniversary observances, and plans for Traer Community Players season with two- night run of The Fortune Hunter at the opera house October 10-11.
The Strawberry Point Garden club session featured Mrs O H J Feulmer as host and a character reading by Mrs L A Klisart. Miss Helen Buckley spoke on Botanical Gardens of the United States while Mrs Alex Holmes and Miss Lillian Feulner also participated. Blue ribbons were awarded to Elisabeth Krause and others for exhibits. Mrs F H Howard hosted a dinner for guests Rueben Estherville Newberry Kate and Nell Westfall as bridge was played.
Coralville residents Mrs L I Dennis was greeted with a pleasant birthday surprise Tuesday evening by a small group of friends. Mrs Thomas Kile was also surprised Monday evening at her Penn township home in honor of her birthday by local Coralville friends.
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