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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1934
Page
14
Long devoted to his mother, George never dated for fear of her heartbreak. After her death last year he begins courting an attractive woman, suggesting a possible marriage though youthful romance is past. The letter from H and L asks for advice on two lovers competing for the same woman.
Kitty asks if friends can travel to a football game unchaperoned and return late. The answer warns that young girls should not go out of town without supervision, especially late at night, and suggests a parent accompany them.
Hopkinton households hosted a string of church and civic gatherings. Mrs W W Morgan and Miss Ventura Dillon led a Methodist Bethany class Halloween party at a summer cottage with numerous members listed. The Fortnightly Bridge club met at Mrs W C Lux, the I Bid club at Charles Reggentin Jr home, and other clubs held sessions at various homes. Prescott Presbyterian groups and Lenox College students joined biblical study and social events at Clarke Hall and local residences.
Clarence the Wednesday Literary club was entertained by Mrs Mildred Benner last week. Mrs Lillian Packs and Mrs Minnie Coonrod gave sketches. Cultus club members including Mrs Edwin Schlu ter Mrs Roy Brink Mrs Luanna Pruess Mrs Esther Von Muen ster and Mrs Edna Freeman attended the district Federated Women's Clubs meeting in Washington on Wednesday.
Local groups gather for meetings and events including the St Cecelia club Miss Ruth Kalina hostesses for card clubs and church women’s groups. A surprise farewell party honors Mr. and Mrs John Yelden and a marriage of Mrs Garvene Sparks to Lawrence Nutt is announced with details on location and officiant.
The Alburnett Young People's circle met at Lee Sloan's home with many members and visitors from Toledo and Alburnett. A masquerade Halloween party in the school auditorium honored families with prizes to Blanche Norris and Mrs Carl R McCally. The Methodist Ladies Aid held a monthly meeting with a varied program. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Leonard Wilson, hosted by the C C club. Another shower celebrated Mrs Charles Tritle with a scrap book and a silver sandwich grill as gifts.
Nancy Page offers a free leaflet to guide Laurel Wreath Quilt construction. The instructions cover counting leaves, pattern assembly, and precise cutting for 650 leaves total, with detailed steps for stems and leaf placement, folding, tracing, and seam allowances. The method parallels the French bouquet technique and emphasizes uniform leaf size and efficient fabric use.
The Women s Missionary Society of the Reformed church held Guest Day on Wednesday with devotion led by Mrs E C Wolford followed by a program. Sales were by Mrs Karl Wiese Mrs W H Stonebarger and Mrs E E Axthelm. a reading was given. Stunt games closed the event. Hostesses included several named members and plans were laid for a tea in place of the next meeting on Nov 21 1934 with committees named for reception tea and program. The Searchlight club met the following Thursday at Mrs W H Yakish s home. Mr and Mrs W R B Brewster returned from Des Moines after two weeks visiting relatives.
The Marengo American Legion auxiliary appointed committees led by Janet Malcolm and Florence Wilkinson on Legislation, Marie Myers and Dorothy Share on Child Welfare, Wini fred Beardshear and Rosalie Schroeder on National Defense, plus multiple members on music, activities, finance, radio, and more. Louise Hathaway hosted chapter AU of PEO at Iowa Electric Light and Power bungalow in Cedar Rapids. The article notes the convention of district No.
A group of Daughters of Union Veterans gathered in Iowa City Monday including Mrs. Ida Bell Mrs. Carrie Mercer Mrs. Anna Misel Mrs. Harriet Schu maker Mrs. Julia Wanamaker and Mrs. Mabel Friederichsen. Mrs. Evelyn Akerman hosted Tuesday for the newly organized F F C club with Mrs. W R Chantry winning high score.
The nineteenth century club met with Mrs. W. S. Uhler and program led by Mrs. A. E. Rumble. Chapters of P. E. O. and Women of the Moose held meetings with local and visiting members. Bridge clubs noted high scores and prizes as members hosted and traveled to events including Moose Heart day and a review of a play.
Wheatland freshman and sophomore classes enjoyed a party at the Lost Nation Country Club with Mr and Mrs Doran E Beitz as chaperons. The Ladies Cinque club met with Mrs Anna Roth bart and Mrs Gus Horstman earned high score with Mrs Otto Klahn second and Mrs Theodore Jeppe the consolation. Mr and Mrs Bert Hanselen tertained at dinner for their granddaughter Lola Andresen. A dinner at St Pauls Reformed church hosted church workers and wives with talks by Rev Albert C Fisher and others.
A house advertising note asks readers to mail ten cents per missing Laurel Wreath Quilt block and enclose a stamped self addressed envelope to Nancy Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa for the 1934 publication.
Miss Dorothy Brooks daughter of Rev and Mrs E C Brooks of Knoxville formerly of Columbus Junction married Gilbert Brown in Denver on October 16. The bride a Columbus High School and University of Iowa graduate taught in Denver. they will reside in Iowa City. Nearby events include a tenth wedding anniversary dinner for Mr and Mrs Clarence Griffith with high bridge score to Mrs Griffith, and a birthday dinner for Mrs Masonholder with relatives from Columbus Junction Lone Tree Letts and others.
Louise Ramsdale and Ruth Weber Dorothy Weber and Jean Robertson present a one act play. Mrs W A Norris heads the refreshment committee. Frances Carroll first vice president of the state chapter will inspect the local chapter October 24 at Mrs G W Weber home.
Miss Lelia Carlyle and John Peter son wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. C D James officiating. Attendant Miss Maxine Kelly and James Carlyle are noted. The article lists many club meetings, dinners and entertainments, including Legion auxiliary activities, Bridge clubs, Lotus club, Ladies Literary Circle, and Women's Christian Temperance Union events, plus community hostesses and gatherings across La Porte City.
The South English Methodist Aid met Thursday with Mrs. John H. Coffman hosting. Mrs. Earl Sheaffer led the program, with Mrs. Josie Sassaman and Mrs. Frank Brower also presenting. The Brethren Aid society gathered at the church on Wednesday.
Thirty seven Iowa delegates depart for the national American Legion convention opening Monday in Miami led by Hanford MacNider and State Commander W. G. Rathke to back Ray Murphy of Ida Grove for next national commander. The group includes W. J. OConnell Des Moines Leo J. Custer Cedar Rapids R. J. Laird Des Moines L. C. Flannery Muscatine and others from Fort Madison Mount Pleasant Davenport and more.
A list of individuals tied to various Iowa towns appears, including Tilton in Mason City and Goldberg in St. Ansgar, with connections to Rockford and Chariton among others. Other names include LaValette in Des Moines and Steck in Daniel, Shaw in Sigourney, and Calflesh in Des Moines, indicating a broad regional directory.
The University of Iowa dental graduates plan a two day clinic in Iowa City November 9 and 10. Observations of all college units and technique inspections will open the program. Dr. G R Lundquist of Northwestern University will speak November 10, with additional remarks from Eugene A Gilmore and W E Spencer. It marks the twenty sixth annual alumni meeting.
Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers college marks its sixth annual Dads day Oct 26 27 28 with a 2 pm football game between the Purple Panthers and Coe College Cedar Rapids. Dean of Men Leslie Reed will lead a luncheon. Dr O R Latham and Matt Parrott speak. weekend features include an all college dance a college movie and a Sunday church service led by Dr Harold A Bosley.
Erling Swensen of Minnesota urged Midwestern states to press Congress for a closed season on migratory wild fowl in 1935 with alternation each year. C F Culler of Wisconsin highlighted silt erosion control to restore habitats and support natural hatcheries for fish development.
Tipton hi way Gardens Stairwood unveils a new 750-couple capacity dance pavilion with balcony seating. The 50 by 100 foot dance floor is installed under the direction of architect J H Stanway of Marion and builder contractor.
A life estate transfer records Rose Umbdenstock granting Milo Umbdenstock a life estate in property described as section 14 township 84 range 8 with a nominal consideration of 1 and value recorded on July 20, 1934.
In 3 1/2 years as U S district attorney for northern Iowa Harry M Reed prosecuted 900 cases with $160000 in fines collected Two major trials included Oscar M Hartzell promoter of the estate of Sir Francis Drake in Iowa and Frank R Beddow the Ponzi bellboy now serving six years at Leavenworth for forging endorsements to 17000 in Liberty bonds The Dyer act cases sent defendants to penitentiaries for stolen vehicle transport
In Yerington Nevada Howard Dykes found a snake described as a cross between a rattlesnake and a bull snake. The creature crossed a girl’s foot and struck like a rattler. It has a flat head and needlelike tail with other snakes seen nearby. authorities say it is believed poisonous.
Joe Mallett, a Snohomish rancher, swore to avoid the town if William Jennings Bryan lost the 1896 presidential race. He voted for Bryan, then vowed not to return. he has largely stayed away, leaving his 33 acre farm only occasionally since election day.
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