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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1935
Page
6
A column urges honesty and good reputation as real virtues for children. It shares tips for effortless popularity through kindness, inclusivity, and friendly conduct, advising newcomers to be welcoming, avoid snubbing others, and host gatherings to meet peers and parents.
Postville residents attend the Federated Women's Clubs fourth district convention in Independence. Arthur F. Brandt post of the American Legion holds a squirrel supper at Odd Fellows hall. Local couples celebrate anniversaries and entertainments unfold at various homes including Grand Meadow Country Club and Emma Meyer Hon ors.
A group of neighbors hosted a belated birthday and farewell gathering Tuesday at Mrs Minerva Ashlock home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Dennis and daughter Anna Dean, Mr and Mrs Wormer, Mrs Lampman, Mrs We mer and Winifred, Mrs Pollock, Mrs Mollenhauer, Mr and Mrs Graham and sons, and others.
Oelwein reports on a crowded schedule of gatherings. Mrs Lois Peters of Clarinda honored at a PEO event with Paul Smith as speaker. Max Jensen and Ora Jean Schrack won prizes at a meeting. Chapter CL entertained officers after a luncheon at Hotel Mealy. Sixty Oelwein Teachers Club members enjoyed an evening at the Country Club with readings by Margaret Wolfe. Tuesday Tourist Club members attended the Federated Clubs district convention in Independence. Oelwein Woman's Club delegates included Mrs B C Farrington and several others attending events with Wartburg College president Rev E J Braulick and Mrs Peters.
Williamsburg Mrs Helen Harris hosted Chapter CN of PhO at her home Tuesday. The Williamsburg high school class of 1927 held a reunion at Mrs Truman Jones's home Thursday evening with 21 members present and a lunch served by several hosts. Also reported is a marriage of Miss Alice Hise of Williams Vare and Hato Peters near Marengo at the Little Brown Ditch Nashua with Rev Waitham Kent officiating.
Decorah residents note Congressman and Mrs Fred Bierman expect to return Oct 24 after a northern Europe trip. Local clubs announce meetings with Mrs John Alstad and others hosting Luther College Women’s Club event, Travel Club leaders, Fortnightly Club gathering, and a Business and Professional Women’s dinner. The Methodist church to hold its annual father and son banquet Oct 30.
Toledo residents attended Kensington at Miss Agnes Kindera’s home with Mrs Hubert Kubicek and Mrs Rel Morgan assisting. Sorosis club guests heard a stereopticon talk on The Early Art of the Christian Church by Joann M Hansen. Debates Woman’s club featured a talk on Men of Migzenheon in the United States by Alice Mert. Turbett graduate, employed by his father, from Toledo High School class of 1929.
The Presbyterian Aid work committee met at the home of Mrs. Louis Baumgartner. The Women’s card club was hosted by Mrs. Albert Stein, with prizes won by Mrs. Stein and Mrs. William Freeman. The American Legion auxiliary gathered at Mrs. John Meland’s home with hostesses Mrs. Louis Stoecker and Mrs. Cyril Boddicker assisting. Officers for the coming year were installed: President Miss Etta Doss, Vice President Mrs. Ruth Schrader, Secretary Mrs. Grace Stoecker, Treasurer Mrs. John Meland, Historian Mrs. Ethel Weichman, Sargeant-at-arms Mrs. Lena Hegewald and Mrs. Christine Gafeller. The first community school party of the year will be held in the high school auditorium Monday with an arranged program and refreshments by Mesdames J. F Rosburg, John Meland, and Arnold Gafeller.
Delmar club members traveled to Eagle Point park in Clin ton for a luncheon with Mrs. Carter of Chicago as guest. New members include Mrs Hugh Fletcher and Miss Laura Steen. Mrs Hans Rasmussen hosted a 500 party for the Quilting club. Miss Elizabeth DeCock and Miss Geraldine Foley hosted the Girls of the Delta Delt club for a bridge party at Miss Foley’s home with Doris Watters scoring high. Mr and Mrs D J Waters hosted the Six and Six club for dinner and bridge. The Rev H M Staunton of St Patrick’s church traveled to Taunton Mass after his mother’s death aged 82 with funeral services held there. Newly elected Delmar Parent Teacher Association officers are Mrs George Allison president, Mrs Frank Lane vice president, A E Franklin secretary and treasurer.
Wheatland residents held multiple dinner parties honoring weddings and birthdays with numerous local guests. The American Legion auxiliary appointed committees for the coming year covering cradle roll publicity poppy and other activities. St Paul’s Reformed men’s club met to plan a church art window and featured program participants including Wendel Lohman and Ralph Martens.
The Rev and Mrs A C Fischer hosted Mr and Mrs J S Freuth and Mr and Mrs D L Freuth of Fostoria Ohio at dinner Wednesday. Mrs Charles Peterson hosted the Mere club, and Norwin Porth entertained guests including George Olson Harold Shelton Calamus Burton Hansen Charles Patterson Edward Hamdorf and Albert Buchannan. Will Knoche and wife celebrated daughter Bernadines birthday with friends. Anna Dutton hosted the Cinque club.
Mrs Amy Davenport entertained the 500 club on Wednesday. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Hazel Behrens Lulu Bugenhagen Bertha Spires and Mrs Florence Schuette.
Ada Lewis and E E Griffith wed Tuesday at Rock Island, with a home dinner hosted by Axel Soderstroms and plan to reside locally. Minnie McJunkin and Harry Baker married in Muscatine Monday, with arrangements to live on a nearby farm. Emma Carpenter and Harold Adams wed in Rock Island, attendees including Russell Adams, with a residence near Columbus Junction. Harriet Moore hosted a pot luck for Ida Howell’s birth anniversary, followed by Ted Griffiths hosting a miscellaneous event.
A shower was held Tuesday honoring newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fuller. Forty four guests attended the event hosted by friends and family to celebrate the marriage.
The Ada Reading circle held its May guest day hosted by Mrs. Frank Schmitt and Mrs. L. C. Surfus presiding. Activities included a club history by Mrs. S. T. Payne, a one act play by Mrs. Glen Mittelstadt and Mrs. John Sidler, a piano solo by Mrs. Lester Schmitt, a reading by Mrs. Fred Hitchings, and a vocal duet by Mrs. Surfus and Mrs. A. E. Knight. Contests were managed by Mrs. Aaron Schlegel and Mrs. B. W. Patsy. Guests included Mrs. Ella Destival of Hazelton and numerous local ladies and gentlemen.
West Branch social news reports Mrs. J. F. Vetter and the Priscilla club as Wednesday hosts. Mrs. George Jensen entertained friends for her husband's birthday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Christensen and family, and others. Eva Bailey from Barnesville visited relatives, with Elva Bailey and Harmon Bailey also staying in the area. C. A. Rummels hosted dinner for several local pairs and families, while J. L. Parry and associates held an autumn party with multiple attendees.
Misses Mabel Hemingway Bernice Connelly Helen Pearson Maurine Montgomery Nina Quinby and Evelyn Green and F. D. Weaver appear in a public notice or social column listing participants or invitees. The exact nature of the event or role is not specified in the fragment.
Garrison Mrs Blair Henkle served as Wednesday hostess to eleven former schoolmates. The gathering included Mrs Elsie Black of St Paul Minnesota Mrs Maggie Everett of Traer Iowa Mrs Martha Charle of Waterloo Iowa and others from Vinton Beloit and surrounding towns.
Palo Mr. and Mrs. John Gibney entertained the Palo school faculty and friends at a dinner Monday evening. Present were W. D. Glasgow, Helen Mc Farlane, R. W. Sparrigar, Edna Adcock, Marjorie Elson, Marjorie Downie, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Wagner, George Young and his son Francis.
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