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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1936
Page
14
John overcomes a life marked by rebellion after his mother discovers his talent for painting and modeling. Her encouragement redirects his energies toward a creative career, leaving his old haunts behind as he pursues success he wishes he started earlier. Independent Girls column offers dating advice about independence with a balanced view on kindness.
The writer asks how to prompt a boy in their social circle to ask for a date. The answer says you cannot force him to want a date, but you can keep encouraging friendship by being pleasant sympathetic and a good listener so he will want to spend more time with you.
Wy oming couples and groups hosted multiple gatherings this week. Prizes were awarded to several members in bridge events including Mrs Ed Steele and E F Rohwedder, while groups like the Cozy club and Diana Fret club met at various homes with members such as Mrs Charles Marshall and Mrs Louis Sampson. Delegates were named to a district convention in Anamosa, and church society circles held all day sessions and circle meetings through Thursday.
Activities include the Happy Twenty club at Mrs. Ethel Tumulty’s home, Emmett Cripps hosting guests Earl Kibbie of Oklahoma City, Past Matrons of White Lily chapter O E S, and the Young People Inter-denominational society meeting. A birthday dinner honored Claire Wilt and Mullinex family members. William Rambo hosted guests including Cedar Rapids and Denver residents. Parker’s Grove Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Ray Cue’s home.
Relatives met at the Clarence Bell home on Sunday to celebrate Mrs. Bell's birthday. Guests included Ed and Alfred Pope, Russel Pope, Charles and Mary Thressa, Orville Schlesselman, Charles and Charlene Banes. Lila Cecil hosted the Poinsettia club on Thursday. C C Carnes hosted a bridge gathering on Tuesday with prizes awarded to Esther Hardy, E L Graham, and Roy Simmons.
The Elgin Study club met Tuesday with Mrs. Florence Klingman as hostess and featured speakers Mrs. Strauch, Mrs. Tryphie Knudtson, and Mrs. Kohler. The Progress club gathered Monday at Marie Erhardt’s home with Elizabeth McMillan, Helen Mueh lethaler, and Dorothy Olson on the program. Mrs. Fred Gehring and daughter Hazel hosted midweek. Bridge prizes were awarded to Mrs. Tillie Hanson, Mrs. Nelle Cashman, and Mrs. Ern Holzer.
A busy Tipton week features Chapter DY PEO presenting Laura Gellers philosophy program led by Mrs. C S Miller, and multiple clubs hosting bridge and dinner events. Prizes awarded at bridge and a 45-cover faculty party at the Tipton consolidated school.
Lost Nation reports the Dinner club met at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Myatt with five hundred played and prizes won by Mrs. Balster Dake Rutenbeck and Dake. The J. T. club was hosted by Misses Emma and Bertha Busch. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Ruggeberg Wazac and Mohl. A wedding dance celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Dobling. A surprise wedding dance honored Ira Wasoba and his wife on their twenty fifth anniversary in Oxford Junction.
Clarence Dr and Mrs J E Smith entertained guests including Mr and Mrs Oscar Henning of Chicago Heights Ill and Mr and Mrs Will Sharrar of Montezuma Ia. A L A met at Mrs Sngwer Christopher son home with hostesses Eleanor Sawyer Willard Bradley Irma Bachman. Past matrons and patrons of O E S No 461 joined Stanwood chapter meeting. Mrs Margaret Sylvester hosted Wednesday Literary Club with Grace Kirkpatrick and Belle Lyle guiding the program. Anna Flansburg hosted Mr and Mrs Robert McClelland and children Nancy and Bobbie on Tuesday. A S A visited Mrs Mary Davis Thursday for a picnic.
Center Junction groups met Wednesday evening with Carrie Driebelbis presiding. Delegates to the district convention at Anamosa were chosen, while the Junior Women’s club in Marie Serbousek’s home featured a talk on music. Other groups held meetings and picnics at Mrs. Alyea’s home and with Mrs. Ed Duncan hosting Methodist Ladies Aid.
Local women from Iowa City including Mrs. Stromsten and Mrs. Rutledge joined a Des Moines round table discussion of the National Council on the Cause and Cure of War. The week also brought marriage announcements and club activities across the area.
North Liberty residents attended the golden wedding anniversary of the Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Heltibridle in Grundy Center on Wednesday October 21. The Stoners celebrated their 33rd anniversary. The Rev. Heltibridle had lived in Grundy Center previously. The True Blue class of the Methodist church held a Halloween party, electing officers Jesse Green president Sarah Young vice president Logan Myers secretary and Oda Anderson assistant secretary. A shower for Mrs. Clayton Singleton was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Singleton. The Whip-poor-will club met at Helen Crutchley’s home with Mrs. Lila Alt presiding.
Wilton Junction shows ongoing club activities with multiple groups meeting Tuesday through Friday. Key items include Women’s club lessons directed by Eva Baumgartner and Clara Leith, officers elected for Women’s Progressive club, and forthcoming O. E. S. grand chapter events in Davenport with Mark S. Collier as teller and local delegate.
Belle Plaine social calendar lists multiple club gatherings this week. Hosts include Mrs W D Little Mrs Izetta Fedderson Mrs Harold Driscoll Mrs C W Rowland and others with prizes awarded to Harold Driscoll Alfred Johnson and D D Hunt.
Elwood Ladies' Bridge Club met at Mrs. Albert Miller's home Tuesday. Prizes went to Mrs. Lester Wirth, Mrs. Gertrude Rutenbeck, and Mrs. John Wirth. The Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. Elwin Herkelman's home Wednesday with Mrs. Ethel Hartvigsen in charge. On the program were Mrs. Howard Brown and Mrs. Paul Scott.
Nancy Page promotes two ship at sea quilt block patterns with initials and dates for makers. Readers may order blocks showing months and years, with follow up leaflets for remaining months, by sending ten cents and a stamped self addressed envelope to The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
West Branch society notes show the Priscilla club at Mrs. W. B. Gerlits home with a committee including Mrs. Gerlits Mrs. B A Gill Mrs. W S Maxson and Mrs F E Corbin Mrs James Douglass spoke and Home Social club hosted by Mrs Sara Wieder and Mrs Ada Bumgardner O O Yoder also spoke. Charlotte Thompson celebrated tenth birthday hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Thompson with guests including Mr and Mrs John Thompson and family Alfred Hobendall and daughter and Mr and Mrs Tom Siler. Susanne Birkett Juanita Jack of West Liberty and other Gray and Michener relatives attended various visits hosted by Laura Gray Oliver Albion and Mae Michener families.
Miss Geneva Waters and Miss Lesta Pirie hosted a school faculty card party with prizes for Miss Baker and several gentlemen. The M. O. B. club enjoyed a Cedar Rapids theater outing led by Fannie Patten and others. Lera McShane and Minnie Wilson joined a dinner at Mrs Clapp's. The Woman's club met with Mrs Dora Miller featuring speakers Ruth Johnston and Clara Bowdish. Mrs Emma Hoorneman hosted a bridge gathering with invited guests.
The note lists attendees at a bridge afternoon hosted by Mrs. Joan Darrow with prizes awarded to Hazel Patten Nell Leaf and Emma Hoorneman. A birthday gathering honored Ray Goldsberry with family and neighbors including Dar win Beck Howard Briner Earl George Doris Sylvan Lawson and others. Jane Goldsberry returns from Missouri business college to help celebrate.
Monticello and surrounding communities report several marriages including Lois Kuhns and Renk Eilers at Wayne Zion Lutheran church in Scotch Grove, with ceremony by Rev. J. P. Williams. Other vows include Alice Green and Alva Hahn in Galena and Lillian Lunsman with Lawrence Rickels in Slayton Minnesota. Local literary clubs and bridge groups hold meetings with member rosters, programs, and prize results.
Olin American Legion auxiliary met Tuesday at Mrs. Enid Lawson’s home with several guests including Mrs. Florence Cook and others. Idelle chapter O E S at Stanwood held their post matron’s meeting Tuesday evening. Knot club met Wednesday with a Grace Tudor and Edna Moreland in sponsorship. Officers elected include Eva Amend president and Marguerite Hay vice president with Frances Winchip secretary and Ida Bonjour treasurer.
Atalissa miss Gretchen Arnold celebrated her seventeenth birthday with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Guy Smith and daughter Dolores and several Arnold family members. Also noted is the wedding of Leo Weiscamp's sister at Nichols to E S Maxwell of Chicago on Tuesday attended by Betty Ann Weiscamp.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pieper marked their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary on Monday. Irene Andre hosted on Monday. Bridge prizes were awarded to Mrs. Lee Crelly Mrs. George McCall Mrs. E. P. Bigger Mrs. S. S. Dunn and Miss Mildred Floyd. The Federated Ladies Aid held a meeting on Wednesday with officers elected: President Mrs. Nellie Plattenberger Vice President Mrs. Edna Carbee Second Vice-President Mrs. Blanche Gish Secretary Mrs. Nora Cogdal Treasurer Mrs. Emily Warner.
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