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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1942
Page
2
Advice column discusses causes of fleshy ankles and remedies. Standing too long can cause swelling. lying flat with legs raised or foot on a chair may help. Gentle massage and circulation aid can reduce ankle fullness over months, but persistent puffiness may signal kidney or heart issues.
Social life continues with numerous tea luncheons birthday parties and bridge gatherings. Notable events include a Dutch treat dinner at Cedar Rapids Country Club followed by bridge at the Bell residence and a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Adrian C. Hoblitzer. Dr. Margaret Prouty visits from Chicago for weekend stay at Miss Vivien Buser’s home with tea.
Children under nine enjoyed a Halloween party Friday at the Community House. Older children will have a party Saturday evening from 7 30 to 10 with dancing after 10. Free tickets go to those bringing scrap metal, which can be turned in Saturday morning from 9 to 11 at the Community House.
Hanford Unit No 5 of the American Legion auxiliary will meet at 1 pm for a bridge luncheon in the Memorial building dining room. Members and guests are invited. Arrangements are by Mrs Earl Simmons Mrs C F Lovett and Mrs Robert F Erickson. Reservations with the committee by Tuesday. Attendees are asked to bring playing cards.
Mrs. Robert Goodyear hosted a Halloween party for her daughter Mary Jane on Thursday evening at 1821 Third Street SW. Dorothy Jones assisted the hostess alongside guests Kathryn Anderson Josephine Hanzlik Florence Minter Jovy Ulch Joyce Ann Dwyer Marjorie Grimm Shirlene Rimreodt and Joan Rimrodt.
Members met at St. Paul's Methodist church with guardian Mrs. Leland H. Fass. Alice Kitchin vice president presided over the business meeting. Halloween masques were made and a Halloween party to be held Thursday was arranged.
The Mozart club holds its first fall gathering Saturday at 1 p m in the Y W C A Miss McCall leads the program with notes by Betty Wolfe Auditions follow the program New members who passed the last exam include Joan Atkinson Margaret Bell Carol Barbara Ann Barger Dorothy Deal Patty DuToit Susan Starman Evangilia Thomas Yvonne Umphrey and Joan Williams The Saturday program features a mixed lineup of classical pieces and student performances by named participants and composers including Schubert Debussy and Gries
Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Caldwell and their son Ronald of Sioux City arrived Friday to visit the home of Mrs. Caldwell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Minshall, at 1911 Fourth Avenue SE.
Mrs. R. R. Wilson of Redwood City arrives in town to spend a week with her sister Mrs. F. D. Fillmore and Mr. Fillmore at 216 Fifteenth Street SE.
Louis Stolba and Clarence Krizek were honored at a farewell party given by Leo and Leona Stolba at the Edward Stolba home in Mt. Vernon read SE. Forty five guests attended as both men prepare to enter the navy.
Sixteen members met at Commonwealth tearoom for a luncheon. Mrs. Harold Nilsson reviewed The Sun Is My Undoing by Marguerite Steen. The group will dress dolls via the American Legion toy repair shop for the Community House. Next meeting set for Nov 18 at Mrs. Henry Kling’s home.
Mr and Mrs Paul R Sargeant of Long Beach California visit brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs E B Rohn and his mother Mrs Alice Sargeant at 1711 Maple drive NW.
Members of the Klatter Klub gathered Wednesday evening for a Halloween party at Mrs. Paul Cramer's home 1402 Sixth Avenue SE. Card prize winners were Mrs. Robert Wright Mrs. Al Doyle and Mrs. Ray Lynch Costume prize went to Mrs Lynch and guest Mrs Floyd DuToit. The next meeting is set for November 11 at Mrs Lynch's home 711 Eighteenth Street SE.
A quoted remark captures a woman's stance on marriage, noting she may choose the best available partner rather than abandoning a prior relationship. The line reflects social views on match selection and independence in relationships.
Mr and Mrs N J Dautremont of 1407 Seventh avenue SE announce the engagement of their daughter Rita Mary to Lester M McCune of Rock Island Illinois son of Mr and Mrs V L McCune of 1415 Seventh avenue SE The wedding is set for November 26 Rita is a graduate of Immaculate Conception high school and has worked for Welch Cook Beascom pany McCune is a McKinley high school graduate employed at the Rock Island arsenal.
Woman's Club music department met in the club house on Wednesday. Mrs. G. D. Barger led the program with the theme American Unity Through Indian Music. Guest artists included Mrs. H. T. DeWees and Mrs. E. M. Wood, both soprano, with Mrs. G. J. Lorenzen on piano.
Mrs S G Courtney hosted Irene Douglas circle of King's Daughters at a luncheon on Sixteenth Street SE. Assisting hosts were Mrs A G Heim and Mrs J C Lozier. Guest was Mrs J M Morton of Ida Mansfield circle. Devotions by Mrs L M Downing. Next meeting set for November 11 with Mrs W E Curtis.
Cub Pack No 24 met Wednesday evening in Garfield school with 75 Cubs and visitors present. Den No 3 won the attendance trophy. New Cubs Billy Shaver Richard Dickson Buddy Black and Joe Milner were taken in and initiated. David Fagle earned the wolf badge and gold arrow while Donald Lodge received the bear gold arrow. George Lodge cub master led games and songs and gave each Cub a Halloween treat at the close.
Eureka lodge 1.0.0 F of Iowa City announces a Thursday 6:30 p.m. reception and banquet in their hall honoring E. E. Menefee the newly elected grand master of the Grand lodge 1.0.0 F of Iowa City. All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are invited and urged to reserve promptly with the Banquet Committee care of 1.0.0 F hall Iowa City.
Mr and Mrs Perry Reece hosted a masked hard times Halloween party for Master and Journeyman Barbers auxiliary members and their husbands at 110 Fifth Street SW. Attendees included Fred Thompson Fred Hunt H L Coats E L Brewer William Phyllips C E Johnson Alden Morehouse and Roy Sherwood state barber inspector of Keokuk Iowa. Games provided the evening’s entertainment.
The Camp Fire group met Wednesday evening for a Halloween party at Mrs. Robert Conrad's home at 1722 B Avenue NW. Mrs. Conrad received a gift from the group as twelve girls enjoyed games and refreshments.
Mrs. Richard Kadlee hosts Steven Kadlee's third birthday at 2153 Twentieth Street NW. Attending were Mrs. Arthur Sigmunds Irvin and Mrs. Mary Leach and Gary Mrs. Victor Hadlee Mrs. William Rowden Madeline Dwight Belknap Joe Horsky and Penelope Kaclec.
Mr and Mrs C G Garten and children Bill and Betty of Des Moines were to arrive Friday evening to visit Garten’s parents Dr and Mrs B Harrington at 364 Forest Drive SE and brother and sister in law Dr and Mrs A F Harrington at 2641 Country Club Parkway SE for the weekend.
Mrs. O. W. Latimer of 371 Twentieth Street SE returned Wednesday evening from a two week visit in Indiana and Illinois. She stayed with her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. George B. Turner and their daughter Anne, while Turner attended an instructor's course in Chanute Field Illinois. Latimer also visited in Chicago with Mrs. Lottie Stoddard and with Mrs. Archie Levington, known as Fran Allison of the radio.
The Association of Childhood Education met in the Board of Education building with Cedar Rapids elementary teachers. Superintendent Arthur C. Deamer spoke on the Iowa State Teachers Association, of which he is president. Catherine Eckstein named chairmen and members for social and program committees.
Quick to stitch Anne Adams Pattern 4241 features four main pieces with darts to slim and flatter. Sizes 36 through 52 available. a 3 yard 35 inch fabric requirement for size 36. Order by writing size name address and style number with 16 cents. Pattern Book also offered. Cedar Rapids Gazette.
The executive board and contestants list include Miss Evelyn Chadbourne of Buchanan Miss Lucille Pogge of Arthur Miss Anjanette Cady of Cleveland Miss Methilde Menzel of Fillmore Miss Mabel Swank of Garfield Miss Helen Duncan of Harrison Miss Ellen Miller of Hayes Miss Edina Donohue of Jackson Mrs Harley of Johnson Miss Irene Vlach of Kenwood Miss Adora Sykes of Taylor Miss Gretta Pulley of Tyler Miss Hazel Stephens of Van Buren Miss Gertrude Gurren of Lincoln and Miss Florence Felien of Polk The executive board features Miss Eckstein president Miss Il da Boyer of Buchanan first vice president Miss Bess Hodges of Incom second vice president Miss Marguerite Kuempel of Johnson third vice-president Miss Harriet Hallett of Arthur secretary-treasurer and Miss Chad bourne publications representative.
Harmony circle of King's Daughters met Wednesday for a dessert luncheon in the home of Mrs. A. B. Hird at 2516 B avenue NE. Guests included Mrs. Roy E. Colander and Mrs. E. S. Colander.
Alicia Hart advises women to ensure slacks fit well and suit the occasion. She notes fashion shifts away from baggy prewar styles toward slimmer designs that flatter the figure, with emphasis on practicality for work and safety while avoiding overuse.
Writers argue that fashion does not alter gender and that men view women’s dress as a test of femininity, with many insisting women should remain traditionally feminine.
Mrs. Helen S. Jordan urged Cedar Rapids to survey child care needs for employed mothers in war industries. She recommended school systems help identify nurseries or care centers and a counseling service for mothers run by trained social workers to advise on feasibility and financial impact. She warned that child care issues reach into high school and relate to juvenile delinquency.
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