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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1937
Page
18
A journalist reports a six day field survey on politeness in public life. Findings show motorists slightly more courteous than pedestrians with gestures like glove dropping and door holding discussed alongside wrong number conversations and table etiquette.
Fleur De Lis club opens season at Rosa Fay home with officers elected Gladys Wall president Minnie Herring vice president Lydia Benzer secretary Gertrude King press correspondent Orvil Christopher wed in a misc shower at Albert Werdel home Mrs Patrick Delmar co host Tuesday Tourist Club meets at E E Stoup home with L Alton presiding Glimpses of Norway shared by L Bovis Verna Schaeffer guest at another misc shower at Ray Yardley home Nels Moore honored at birthday surprise party Eleanor Hanley former What Cheer girl marries Charlie Peterson of Des Moines at St Johns Lutheran church at Des Moines couple to live there Home project women of Washington township elect officers George Axmear township chairman and other officers Thursday Club hosts program with Anna Finsley Kate Augustine Elva Brown and hostesses Nellie Heinsley Hattie Dunn Amanda Nelson
Friends gathered at the Mersch home Tuesday to celebrate Mrs Leo Mersch's birthday Luncheon was served by Mrs Charles Mersch and Kathryn McGraw Guests included Agnes McGraw Merritt Ryan Floyd Pratt Ed Ryan Mary McGraw Frances Hoenig Leila Garvey Lucile Hamilton Imogene Diggins Varda Daniels Marietta OConnor Helen Ryan and Dorothy McGraw
Mrs R J McCleery hosted a tea on Thursday for guest Mrs R I Clearman of Lindsay California. Mrs William McConahay entertained children on Garnet McConahay seventh birthday with guests including Peggy Bell Margaret Ramsdale Terene Drinkall Isabelle Drinkall Helen Skipton Regene Badham Viora Boulton Nadine Lord and Patricia Williams.
Adrian Riveland of Postville and Miss Bernyce Anderson of Hinckley Minn were married at Rockford Minn on a Friday. Anderson is a Minneapolis Woods school graduate and Riveland son of Cornell Riveland Ossian. he is a Luther college graduate and assistant cashier at Postville State Bank. Their two week honeymoon ends with a home in Postville.
Miss Louise Kreeb and Arthur Holub wed in Monticello at Sacred Heart Church with Mary Houser and Stanley Kula as attendants. Miss Maxine Palmer and Robert Williams marry in Monticello at First Congregational Church with a reception in Pittsburgh after both graduates pursue engineering and farming. The page also covers lodge events, bridge club gatherings, new member initiations, and a birthday surprise for Mrs. Hanssen.
Calmar Study club met at Mrs. Doris Bjonreud home with hostess Mrs. Edna Bjonreud. Teachers of the public school were guests. Papers were read by Doris and Edna Bjonreud. Lutheran Aid entertained by Mesdames Ed Hackett Theo Johnson and Bertha Orke. Royal Neighbors held a social gathering with out of town guests Mrs Blanche Schmitz Cedar Falls and Mrs Sexton Cedar Rapids.
Williamsburg Mrs E E Worth served as host as the American Legion auxiliary organized plans for a carnival and dance on Armistice night. Mildred Schooley honored her father with a sixty eighth birthday dinner inviting guests including Mr and Mrs William Newcomb and daughter Sherry, Lawrence Roehrkasse, Tom Lillis, Martin Schroeder, Francis Donohoe, John N Hanson, Dale McCammon, Ervin Schooley and Mrs Lizzie Shedenhelm. Chapter CN of PEO met at Emma Blythe home with Mrs Fred Blythe hosting. Mrs Bess Pugh led the program. Harmony division of the Junior Federated club gathered with Mrs Margaretta Meyer, hosted by Mrs La Rita Bricker, with attendees including Mrs Betty Hasley, Lois Daggett, Viola Dubisher, Mrs Meyer, Mrs Bricker and Flavia Leech.
West Union residents gathered for a county women’s clubs event with Mrs. Guy Whitford as guest of honor. Clermont Study club hosted a dinner and program for teachers and guests. Mrs. H B Lubke and Mrs. Herbert Lutz were noted guests of honor at separate gatherings. A shower honored Mrs. Mil lard Moe and Delores Moe. The Woman's Progressive club hosted a hotel dinner with guests visiting the Zirjacks home. Fayette County Veterinarians association entertained wives at a hotel dinner. Mr. and Mrs. George Brause celebrate a golden wedding with family events and a large guest list including children Earl Brause Claude Brause Mrs Earl Dewey and many relatives. Afternoon reception planned for friends.
Edgewood Mrs. Howard Sauerbry hosted the Friendly Neighbors Card club on Wednesday with prizes won by Mrs. Harvey Reynolds and Mrs. George Adams. Mrs. George F. Holtz hosted the Jolly Jokers Card club on Wednesday with prizes awarded to Mrs. Sadie Richards and Mrs. Bert Burgin. E. O. T. club served luncheon Friday as a farewell to Mrs. Addie Walker who will winter in Long Beach California. At the Even Dozen Study club meeting with Mrs. L. S. Hovey on Thursday, Mrs. H. W. Gates Mrs. Vine Stoddard and Mrs. J. B. Boldt were on the program. Mrs. R. P. Emerson is a new member.
A column discusses a husband who budgets strictly yet indulges his own taste for luxury and the wife’s potential vanities. It shares reader queries on romance quarrels, separations, and frugal menus, with Miss Manners advising calm talk and possible separation if needed.
A fragment urges readers to see the exact method demonstrated. The note implies practical guidance and clear demonstration for the audience.
W Wednesday marks the seventy fifth birthday of Co W Lewis. His children attended at his residence with Mr and Mrs Sam Lewis and family Mr and Mrs Reuben Lewis and family Mr and Mrs Harley Notebohm and Alta Marie and Mr and Mrs Will Andrews of Palo were present.
Mrs Annie Schultz hosted the Millersburg bridge club on Wednesday. High score owner was Mrs FE Pope and low score belonged to Mrs Lela Schultz in the small town game.
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