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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1933
Page
3
Dear Miss Manners offers guidance on resolving a neighbor dispute between two women through simple friendly actions. The letter notes such misunderstandings are common and solvable with considerate, direct kindness from either party.
Salem Presbyterian Woman’s Society led by Mrs. Harvey Davis and Mrs. Henry Rees met with devotions and talks by members including Mrs. FE R. Davis and Miss Sarah Davis. November gathering at Mrs. Newton Davis’s home. Half Hour Club went to Conesville for a meeting with Mrs. J Kelly McKee. next Oct 18 at Mrs. T M Balcoeff. Presbyterian Pioneer girls elected Wanda Marshall president and officers. Wood chopping bee near Columbus Junction hosted by B F and Addie McGrew. Presbyterian Philathea supper at Mrs. P J Crail with next meeting Nov 2 at Mrs. R E Huber.
Center Junction Mrs. John Hinrichs entertained the Trinity Lutheran Aid society at her home. Officers elected Martha Heiken president Minnie Husman vice president Alvina Hinrichs secretary and treasurer. The program included music a reading and a talk on decorative studies by Irene Schradler. The Presbyterian Missionary society met at Mrs. Paul Smith with subjects Alaska and India. Mrs. Paul Smith read a letter from a missionary in India. Guests included Misgr Irma Cass Monmouth and Mrs. Edwin Wilcox and daughter Mrs. George McDonald. The Methodist Ladies Aid met at Mrs. John Carson with Mrs. Stella Stingley in charge.
The Delta Delt bridge club gathered Wednesday with Mrs. Ruth Norris. Leona Buenneke won high score. The Methodist Friendship class and families held a party at W. W. Frame home. The D. A. P. club met Tuesday with Mrs. Mae Carson. United Presbyterian church members held a supper Wednesday at the church.
Mrs K R Palmer and Mrs George Woodard hosted autumn luncheons Friday and Saturday. The Tourist West Union Art and Wednesday Art clubs met at the Country club with violin solos by Miss Lillian Nevelin and address by E A Ralston. Hostesses included Mrs T A King Mrs L G Meyer and Mrs E L Pritchard. Additional luncheons featured Mrs O S Heisman and Mrs Walter H Beall. Next week’s hostesses are Mrs Frank Camp Mrs F G Blessin and Miss Maybelle Blunt. Miss Lena Lauridsen welcomed the Junior Federation at the Green Mill with talks by Miss Marion Gee and Miss Genevieve Owens.
Mrs. Ernest Lawman entertained the Entre Nous club at dinner and bridge. Co Se club chose colors at a high school meeting. Ethel Elbey reported on Cedar Falls convention. Thirty new members were initiated. City Federation of Women's Clubs fall season opens October 27 with a silver tea at Legion hall at 2 30 PM with Mrs. Elton D Wells to speak. Friends will gather at Glen Charles hotel Monday evening hosted by Mrs Alfred J Gildner then visit her home for bridge. Elma D Holbert to entertain Audubon club Tuesday with talks by EB M Carr, Joseph Hutchinson and Harry M Bradley. Maude I Graham to entertain Thirteen club Monday. Blanche B Otis to review a book. Prairie Center Grange meets with Mrs Joseph Ludley Tuesday with a picnic supper. Mrs C W Bangs to host missionary tea Wednesday afternoon featuring a Usyie missionary talks and music. Mrs E A Brockmeier to lead devotionals with other slating including Mesdames Fred O Haug, Harold B Jones, Walter H Cooley, Henry Klaus, T J Matthews, Ernest F Lawman, Wayne A Hall and Walter Rossman.
Announcement notes the marriage of Doris Downey of Brooklyn and Wayne Keller of Deep River at Morrison Illinois on Feb 27. Rev. Harry Miles officiated. Doris is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Downey. Wayne is son of Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Keller. They will reside in Deep River after Nov. 1.
Malcom hosts include Mrs J A Haberer as Missionary society hostess and Garden club leader, with Stella Vogel program. Dads Night at Odd Fellows hall marks 57th anniversary celebration by Rebekah lodge. Doris Strong and Clyde Gilbreath announce Oct 5 Montezuma wedding. Mrs Wood Reams hosts Wednesday club with speakers, and Methodist Ladies aid and Thimble society gatherings feature local hostesses and members.
Mrs Frank Gitchell hosted the Pastime embroidery club on Thursday. Mrs W A Little entertained the Friday bridge club last week. Mrs George Hetzel hosted a dinner for Katherine Hetzel and guests for her sixteenth birthday. A large group including Alice Beckner Reva Meyers Verna Manson Maxine Scovel and others enjoyed a picnic in Wescotts woods Tuesday. The Triangle club held a luncheon at Mrs Charles Gitchell's home last week.
La Porte City members from Ladies' Literary circle and Tourist club joined the third district Federation convention in Cedar Falls on Tuesday and Wednesday. Auxiliary members aided a World War veterans party at Marshalltown's Soldiers' Home. Various local groups hosted events and welcomed guests including former members. Birthdays and marriages, local club meetings, and church society programs filled the week with readings solos and social hours.
Clermont couple Clermont Bosanna Priest daughter of A J Priest and George V Larson son of Hans J Larson wed Tuesday at St Peters Catholic church. Out of town guests attended including Mrs Cr Cooley and Dr L F Gordon. The couple planned a Minnesota Wisconsin trip after the ceremony.
Hawkeye Mr and Mrs Arthur Wendland hosted the bridge club at dinner Wednesday. Guests included L H Hauth W E Walsh A D Knox H H Engel W W Burkhart. A surprise anniversary was given to Mr and Mrs Ernest Begalike on their eighteenth wedding anniversary. Families attending included Henry Roy Ungerer Richard Belschner Louis Begalske Will Fritz George Springer Fred Ehlert Ada and George Sieck. The History and Travel club enjoyed its annual outing Thursday visiting the men's reformatory at Anamosa and the Stone City art colony. The Parent Teachers meeting was held at the high school Wednesday.
The marriage of Walter Mashek son of Mr and Mrs James Mashek Calmar to Miss Leona Emily Zeman of Protovin was solemnized Tuesday at Holy Trinity church Protovin. They will reside on the bridegroom’s farm near Calmar.
Advertising copy describes two Anne Adams patterns for women’s dresses with chic necklines and design details. It lists pattern numbers 1696 and 1629, sizes available, yardage estimates, and instructions. Orders are directed to Rapids Gazette Pattern Department in New York City.
Mrs. Lewis Paine chaired missionary study at a Presbyterian missionary society gathering Friday at Mrs. R. R. Hibbs home. Mrs. Clarence Kern led devotional study. St Johns Lutheran Ladies Aid met Thursday at Arthur Schultz residence. The Rev. E B Menoher welcomed as new Methodist pastor at a Thursday get together. Hostesses at St Patricks benefit card party in K C hall Thursday were Mrs. Leo Franey Mrs. Joe Hogan and Mrs. Carroll Disterhoff. Club hostesses for the week included Mrs. Gordon T. Meeker Lunch Club Mrs. EF Sullivan Candy Club Mrs. Wiley Whitehead Book and Craft Club Mrs. L. E. Paine ABC Club Mrs. Ben Franks Legion Auxiliary Mrs. W. T. Gates Fortnightly Club. New Ingleside club members are Mrs. John Wallace Mrs. J A Denzier Mrs. Ann Zimmerman Mrs. Monroe and Winifred Kelch.
Decorah Miss Bertha Nesheim supervised the dining room as hostess to club women at a luncheon Tuesday at the Oneota Golf and Country club. The Decorah Business and Professional Women's club will host delegates to the Fourth district federation conference next Sunday at Hotel Winneshiek with noon dinner. Mrs Edward F Hagen hosted the contract club on Wednesday.
Maynard Dr C C Hall addressed the Tuesday Parent-Teacher meeting at the school house. President Mrs I A Patridge announced committees: Program Dr C C Hall Mrs Fred Warnke Miss Unn Hodson Mrs C D Hileman hospitality Mrs Aaron Schlegel Mrs Oscar Sykes Miss Evelyn Schultz Mrs O F Sewell child welfare Mrs Fred Wolfe Mrs Ray Lockwood Mrs L C Surfus publicity Miss Mary Anderson Mrs Julius Bartels. Mr and Mrs W M Perry marked their tenth wedding anniversary October 7 with friends present including Mr and Mrs Ed Talcott Mr and Mrs Myron Talcott.
Mrs Rolland Walter invited the Methodist Ladies Aid to meet midweek with assistance from Mrs A W Parsons and Mrs Virgil Cc Welch. The gathering included families of Dwight Rooker Jess Zbornick John Graf George DeLong Will Smith John Lind Evelyn Severson Floyd Bark and George Bushey.
Mrs Effie Murphy hosted the M O J H club with thirty members attending. A towel shower honored bride Eva McCalley Heefner who also received a silver spoon from the club. Guests included Mrs Roy Heefner and Miss Gladys Heefner as red and white refreshments concluded the meeting. The R A R E club met at Mrs Frank Carnes home with sixteen members. demonstrations on date pudding and cold packed pimentos were given by Mrs John Houlahan and Mrs Andrew Nelson. Attendees included many named members such as Theresa Minehart and Louis Roas among others.
Losers toasted the winners with a wiener roast at G. H. Pitcher home Monday. Friday, Mrs. John Saunders hosted birthdays for Miss Lucy Clark, Mrs. L. P. Fleming, and Mrs. H. C. Manson, with a long list of attendees.
The Happy Circle club met with Mrs Alfred Knickerbocker on Thursday with Mrs Elmer Sherman also on the program. The Civic club gathered Thursday with Mrs Fred Robinson. Luncheon was served by committee members Mesdames Fred Robinson Mark Appleton Worthy Robinson and Harry Gifford.
Grundy Center Business and Professional Women's club hosts an open house at the Herbert Quick schoolhouse in Orion park Monday afternoon October 23 to honor Herbert Quick. That evening the group plans a stunt party at the Rialto theater or the Legions hall.
The Wapello group staged a church program last week featuring a playlet. Cast members included Mrs. A. I. Williamson Mrs. Guy Stone Mrs. George Wilson Mrs. J. S. Lesnet Mrs. Edith Kelly Mrs. Clara Deppy Mrs. Mary Parish and Miss Jean McCullough. Farewell honors were given to Mrs. Merritt Johann moving to Fort Madison by the Kappa Tau Beta bridge club.
Mary Parish reports Mrs. Mary Mohne entertained the H G S club on Wednesday. Mrs. T E Minor hosted the J A O club with Mrs. Floyd Miller and Mrs. Lloyd Haberichter attending. Opal Knox led the Dramatic club in the Gardner apartments and new members Jean McCullough Joe Verlee Pullin Eugene Gerstad Kathleen Wilson Robert Seuioprint Billy Derby and Elda were welcomed.
The Webster 8. O. 8. club met Tuesday with several members and held a miscellaneous shower Thursday at the Harris home in honor of Mrs. William Morgan. Attendees included Mrs. Charley Faucher Mrs. Bert Harris her daughter Faye Mrs. Virgil White Mildred Lown and Mrs. Earl Bair and her daughter Audrey.
Keswick The I V T club met with Mrs. Fred Smith Tuesday. Mrs. Virgil White entertained St. Mary's circle at the John Dunn home Wednesday. The Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid society met with Mrs. F. S. Ferree Thursday. Mrs. John W. Ax mear and Mrs. Bachman were guests.
A lively roundup from Armstrong's and local shops highlights stylish fur coats at $59.75 to $100, smart knit suits, suede shoes, and bold accessories. Cedar Rapids readers are urged to visit stores like Killian's and Bishop's for outfits, laundry services, and a festive game day meal.
A buyer’s note praises a fur cleaning service calling it extra-special for furs with original sheen and luster. The ad promises reasonable prices and quick turnaround, noting furs delivered back by Tuesday after sending them in tomorrow.
Shoes step into the fall and winter fashion picture with intricate detail and distinctive trimmings. Bailey Boot Shop offers the latest in smartness and comfort, promising genuine comfort without slipper-like feel. Don’t miss Bailey’s when updating your ensemble.
Fashion notes describe accessories crafted from faille velvet crochet boucle yarn and bengaline with a new orange taupe color scheme. A three quarter jacket paired with a suit is often trimly fitted or belted, and hats are made from varied fabrics with a preference for soft textures.
A hostess recounts using Harmony Cafeteria to host guests Harry and the Browns, solving space and fuss issues. She praises the efficiency and enjoyment of dining out, noting she felt a better hostess there than at home.
Gorham silver smiths introduce Rose Marie a youthful design praised for modern yet timeless lines. Boyson Jewelry Company showcases a special setting for the new pattern and highlights Tarnish-Proof silver chests priced at 3.50 for plain models and 6.00 for inlaid elaborate chests.
If you’ve seen the Halloween display at Morris Sanford’s you’ll want to party now. The Halloween Book offers decorations favors games and stunts for ten cents and centerpieces with pumpkins witches and black cats plus little favors for ice cream at a dollar. Dennison’s representative at Sanford’s can help plan the party.
Members heard papers by Mrs. Leo Pfaff and Mrs. Chet Beistle and a soprano solo by Laurale Goeldner. Delegates to the Chariton district convention on Oct 19–20 were Mrs. Robert Ashe baugh, Mrs. Frederick Jugenheimer, and Mrs. Luke Wittetoe with alternates Mrs. Pfaff, Mrs. James Green, and Mrs. H. M. Neal.
Clarence The Wednesday Literary club gathered at Mrs. Lillian Park's home. Mrs. Earl Flijah and Mildred Benner led the program. The Parent-Teacher association announces its first meeting for Monday October 23 at the schoolhouse.
Next Saturday only Montieur Studio offers four for a quarter miniature photos that can be duplicated and enlarged. Also featuring attractive picture folders and Christmas card samples in the shop for visitors downtown.
The Cedar Rapids Gas Co. promotes Humphrey Radiantfire heaters offering instant on off control and high or low settings. Enjoy smoke soot free heat with efficiency and economy. Visit downtown showrooms to see the grand line of radiant fires.
An Iowa Electric Light and Power Co promotional item features a glass topped chrome base popcorn popper with easy dumping action and a full length card. Priced at $2.75, the gadget promises mess free popping and makes a case for a holiday gift.
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