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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1933
Page
5
Advice column excerpt describes Gwen who follows the crowd in choosing friends and avoids effort to be pleasant to others. It features Miss Manners guidance on courtesy, marriage age limits, and waiting for love, with examples of Henpecked and Betts seeking advice.
Social calendar notes show numerous bridge clubs meeting at homes and venues in Vinton. Guests include Miss Elaine Stenstrom of Chicago. Highlights include derobe club dinners, a Presbyterian Esther Circle meeting with talks and art, and a Baptist reception for Pastor V L Currier.
The Martha Aid society and Presbyterian Aid held meetings with programs and solos by Verna Mae Hoffman and others. The Cinque club and Mothers club gathered with guests, prizes awarded in five hundred, and Mrs. Leslie Behnke from Chicago arrived to visit relatives and help celebrate a birth anniversary with the Klahns.
Clermont society notes record the Study Club luncheon hosted by Mrs. H A Lubke and Mrs C Jerdee with a musical reading by Phyllis Lubke and a paper by Mrs H B Greenley. A wedding anniversary party honors Mr and Mrs George W Larson with St Peter's choir members attending. Anna Mary Crowe marks a tenth birthday with friends and family joining.
The Methodist Woman's Foreign Missionary Society held a unit meeting at the church with representation from Mount Vernon Mechanicsville Lisbon Stanwood and Clarence. Mrs Gough of Mount Vernon presided. Vocal solos by Irene Haesemeyer with Florence Tilden on piano. West Branch speakers included J B Eyestone and Marjorie Ware. The Stanwood Woman's Club met at Mrs Ed Gardner's home with Mrs John Davidson presiding and Mechanicsville guests. A musical program featured Martha Hemphill Irene Haesemeyer and W Childen with readings by Mrs Parker of Olin.
Columbus Junction Chapter CX of the P E O meets at Miss Anna Mulhem’s home with Muscatine and Cedar Rapids guests. next meeting scheduled for November 6 with Mrs J J Robertson. Local hosts include Mrs J Carson Duncan and Mrs Jay Robertson host Wednesday gatherings. Today’s club and community groups hold programs at schools and homes with various readers, poets, and planned events.
Agnes Nowachek and Hans Petersen united in marriage at the Cedar Rapids Lutheran parsonage officiated by Rev. P. L. Bornhoeft. Attendants were Lillian Nowaschek and Martin Petersen.
The Sorosis Study club met at Estelle Cruz home with three guests. Papers on Indians by Mrs. Claude Flynn and Indian music by Miss Tobin and Mrs. Lela McCreedy were featured. Numerous members were listed along with attendance at the Senior Needle club Fortnightly club and a St Mary’s hall card party. The fifth wedding anniversary of Earl and Mrs. Walton was celebrated with a Walton home gathering.
Edward Bushek and Edward Muller led the first card party in a St Marys hall series with high and consolation scores for euchre. Mrs Knebel and Mrs Dautremont coordinated, with other ladies in charge. The Young Ladies Bridge club hosted a Tuesday gathering with high score by Mrs McCreedy and consolation by Pauline O Loughlin, attended by multiple members and guests.
Manchester hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Gildner at Glen-Charl es for their 20th anniversary dinner. E P lodge plans a Castlehall dinner and meeting. A missionary tea was hosted by Mrs C W Bangs with devotionals led by Mrs E A Brockmeyer. Various hostesses and club gatherings noted. Welfare committee names listed. welfare room hours set.
Mrs Anna Bicher was elected president of the Happy Hour club and Mrs Grace Burian became secretary at a gathering at Mrs Berniece Hanwardsen's Thursday. Card prizes went to Mrs Pauline La sack Mrs Lilian Bees and Mrs Coretta Hodoval. Bridge club hostess was Mrs William Breen with cards prizes to Mrs Bernice Hanwardson Mrs Jettie Latnhrop and Mrs Hulda Shimerda. A Sacred Heart church octob er division card party was held Tuesday in the Prise with prizes to Agnes Rington and door prizes to F Erickson and J Mra Joste Wosoba. Other committee members included Mrs Anna Bruckner Mrs Frank Kolarik Mrs Tillie Shimanek and Mrs A Burda.
Mrs Evelyn Dudley and Mrs Herendean hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid Thursday at the Herendean home. On the program were Mrs May Fay Miriam Shupp and Mrs Zella Pugh.
Ossian Mrs. Arthur Gunderson entertained Tuesday for her husband’s birthday. Mrs. O L Gunderson hosted the basketball girls at her home the same day.
Kalona reports the Methodist Missionary Society meeting at Mrs. Alice Shichter home with Mrs. A. G. Snider leading and Monnie Beck as devotional head. Birthday surprise honored guests Ben Shelter and Miss Barbara Gingerich at Mr. and Mrs. Ben Shelter home. Guests listed from Wayland and local families. Alpha club hosted by H. A. Mellinger with J. R. Swartzendruber leading. includes many members and out of town guest Mrs. William O Laughlin of Riverside.
Oelwein notes record a string of club meetings and guest speakers with Mrs. W D Little hosting, Rena Limbert representing Independence, and modules on biography and piano by Helen Hilsa Beck. A Fayette Hardman and Clare Parker wedding was announced for Oct 6.
Dr. L. W. Hayter, pastor, installed officers led by President Mrs. F. A. Mayhew and Vice Presidents Mrs. J. C. Davis and Mrs. E. B. Shaw. Secretaries include Mrs. O. E. Everett and Mrs. J. F. Carland. missions secretary Mrs. Howard Risk. literature secretary Mrs. S. G. Platt. white cross secretary Mrs. A. C. Wilson. Retiring president Mrs. L. W. Hayter and Mrs. E. O. Everett gave a report. Marion Wright played the piano.
Mrs Edd Duncan hosted the Center Junction women's club at her Amber home one mile east. Mrs Paul Smith led as president with Mrs Mae Himbaugh, Ethel Stingley and Mrs Martha Heiken presenting the program. Bernell Dress celebrated a birthday with relatives and friends visiting from Monticello and Anamosa.
Hawkeye Wednesday observed the eleventh anniversary of Mr and Mrs Arthur Wendland with a gathering of friends including L H Hoath W E Walsh A D Knox W W Burkhart and H H Engle A Surprise party was held at Will Hyman home for the birthdays of Mr Hyman and his son Albert Epworth League officers were elected Hallie Knox president Marion Feller first vice president Arthur Halverson second vice president Betty Johnston fourth vice president Gail Felter secretary treasurer Russell Johnston pianist Treva Carmicheal.
Grinnell Miss Myrtle Hockett daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Hockett and Lloyd Gilbert son of Mr and Mrs Amos Gilbert were engaged at a dinner hosted by the Hocketts Grinnell. Miss Hockett is a 1931 Grinnell high school graduate and the wedding date was set for Navy 29. The Rev and Mrs Robert Inglis hosted a Halloween party for local youth. The Grinnell Teachers association met at the Tavern with Miss Pearle Cush ing presiding.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette reader note promotes shopping on the fourth floor at Killian's with furnished rooms and a maple furniture line including a versatile maple chair with adjustable back and matching ottoman. Also featured is the De Frosto Clock from Iowa Electric Light and Power Co that auto-defrosts a refrigerator nightly for 4.95.
The store showcases four recent prize winning novels. Paul Horgan's Fault of Angels tops the Harper prize, Jillian Green's Dark Journey was a prior winner, Janet Beith's No Second Spring won the Stokes prize, Frances Winwar's Poor Splendid Wings claimed the Atlantic prize, and Elizabeth Foreman Lewis earned the Newberry prize for Young Fu.
The Zoric process removes perspiration odor and dull cleaning effects, giving each garment careful individual attention. Send frocks and coats now for prompt pickup and delivery, with phone numbers 6131 for timely service.
On the coming Sunday marks one year since Harmony's Cafeteria opened. The editor notes the cafe's modern service, popular food, and courteous staff, inviting all to attend the birthday event and enjoy a piece of the free cake.
The Bailey Boot Shop promotes practical shoes with hand turned soles and a color chart for hose and shoes. The ad emphasizes economy and health benefits of good footwear and suggests their footwear is custom made.
HE BOYSON JEWELRY CO announces new clocks in stock with prices starting at $1.25. Alarm clocks now feature a modern, sophisticated look, while Seth Thomas chime clocks sell for $8.00 and Telechron Minute Master for $10.95. Traveler's clocks with pigskin frames are promoted as ideal gifts. customers urged to visit soon.
The ad extols an Electrolux gas refrigerator as silent and dependable with no parts to wear. It urges couples to visit the Cedar Rapids Gas Co. to see the unit and consider its convenience and economy during the social season.
Autumn fabrics favor bengaline with smarter finishes. Coats use softer smoother materials and taupe as a grand color. Pair with a matching frock or wear vibrant hues like yellow, dull red, or purple for a lively look.
This season, keep your suit looking fresh by sending it to Kitterman’s for thorough cleaning and renewal. Fur collars gain new life through the process, ensuring long wear. call 2-8131 to arrange cleaning and eliminate wardrobe worries.
The G A A board of Grinnell high school held a meeting Thursday at Ruth Alexander's home for a pot luck supper. Members present included Lela Tesser Alma Godfrey Mary Truesdale Mary Jane Peck Jean Ryan Gertrude Reavis Fern Olsen Dorothy Lindberg Maurene Vogt Myrtle Holmes Irene Lincoln Viv jan Dimit and adviser Miss Helen French and the hostess.
Newhall residents hosted Mary Broen del for a birthday with Mis Henry Schultz and others in attendance. Kill Kare Klub and Women’s card club hosts featured gatherings, while Stelling home honored Miss Marie Tschopp of Cedar Rapids ahead of her November marriage to Earl Stelling. County Chairman Etta Doss installed officers at the American Legion auxiliary event, with Jessie Meeland named Hampton convention delegate.
A reader reports from Armestrong's where New York buyer sends back many new items. Silk fabrics and wearable dresses dominate, with satin crepe blends, velvet medallions, lace, and dramatic silhouettes. Sunday night frocks trend toward formal and slinky looks with velvet and rhinestone accents.
The write up promotes dining at Bishop Cafeteria suggesting a weekly meal plan. It highlights the variety and quality of food and notes Bishop's makes the fancy rolls and muffins. The piece emphasizes homey service and the uplifting effect of dining there.
The ad invites readers to Montleur Studio to copy portraits and old photos. It promises careful handling of faded or fragile images, notes low costs, and urges customers to view sample work while shopping downtown.
Uncrushable velvet and heavy satin dominate upcoming formal and hostess gowns. Frilled evening frocks are out as fashion moves to sheath silhouettes and rumba skirts that are straight to the knees then flare. Jabots feature small patches of flat fur in unexpected appearances.
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