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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1933
Page
2
Mary Manners advises Frank's wife to value his good qualities over wealth chasing and notes a mismatch between ambition and character. The column also offers readers brief social guidance on popularity and approaching strangers in a friendly, practical tone.
Monticello notes a Friday Literary Club gathering with essays and a book review. Socials included a luncheon at Mrs F P Stuhler's home and bridge and domino games with high scores noted by Mrs Harry Stahler and Mrs L J Swift. Out of town guests included Miss Blanche McLaughlin of Philadelphia and Miss Vera Mattocks of Erie.
Mrs RC Hunte hosted a birthday and wedding anniversary event on Thursday for her husband, marking their ninth wedding anniversary and the tenth for Mr and Mrs Ivan Johnson. High bridge score went to Alva Rodman. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ivan Johnson, Mr and Mrs Alva Rodman, Mr and Mrs Kendall Gibson, and Mrs Albert Hunte, plus Chicago Methodist Dorcas class members and spouses.
Earlville announced the marriage of Florence Gentz to Dan Lubben with plans to reside on the Kendall farm north of Earlville. The region also hosted a lawn party at Mrs. W I Millen’s home for WFM S of Greeley Methodist Episcopal church and assorted birthday and family gatherings across Manchester Elkader and Edgewood, honoring seniors and relatives.
Wapello officials and guests attend a cafeteria dinner hosted by Superintendent A R Morledge. New members join the school unit, with special musical numbers by Kathryn Lacey Vivian Huddle and a piano duet by Emmee Pettie and Anna Belle Huddle.
A garbled social note from Morte uma park on Wednesday lists residents and guests including Mr and Mrs Atres Siiho Helen Mrs Ma ea Reaners Mr Pua Hetm Mr VOM Amas katkinberg and others. An entry notes Mr and Mrs A. Coby hosting a dinner party and several families attending.
A community gathering at Manchester featured Mrs Haugh hosting a tea for daughters and notable guests. The event included rustic displays and a pat supper with attendees asked to bring sandwiches and peas ash.
A report from Sigourney notes Mrs Venrs Wagner hosts Pridas at her home for an aid effort by the Teo Ro Farmer unit of the Aroeht Legion auxiliary. Volunteers include Mrs Weeme NT Mis RoC Fye Mis So Darvert and Mrs George M Voria Sel.
Nancy Page guides readers through making a third doll in the sister quilt with a Susan figure. The detailed steps cover tracing on gingham, cutting cardboard patterns, selecting tan skin tones, brown hair, a yellow and white dress, green collar, socks, ribbons, and shoes.
The article describes a new embroidery pattern featuring a third doll motif used across blocks, rows, borders, and pram panels. It notes repetition in the quilt body and border and mentions a pickup work pattern and copyright from 1933.
Tama residents honor John Nelson on his third birthday with family guests including Forrest King and Ben Jones clan. Bridge prizes awarded to Elizabeth Whalen Helen Krajicek and Jennsie Seabert. A double ring wedding at Nashua unites Mildred Duhacek and Edward Formanek with ceremony by Rev William Kent followed by a reception and plans to reside with the bride’s parents.
Wheatland residents recount gatherings and visits. Mrs Wayne White hosted East End Sewing Club Monday evening with a guest list including Mrs Alvin Metivain and Mrs Edward Hamedorf. Friday afternoon hostess Mrs George Cress entertained relatives and friends for dinner. The Cinque club met with Mrs Theodore Jeppe and others, prizes awarded. Families from Wheatland, Sterling and Lost Nation enjoyed a picnic at Wild Cat Den. Out of town guests included Mrs Eleanor Baker of Peoria and Mr and Mrs Edward Balster of Lost Nation.
Miss Grace Johnson daughter of Mrs Lena Johnson of Calamus became the bride of Dr John F Grotle of Ann Arbor Michigan Wednesday in Sacred Heart cathedral Davenport with Mier W Shannahan officiating. Attendants were Miss Eleanor Johnson and Carl Nelson. They will reside in Ann Arbor. A dinner and reception followed at the bride’s mother home with guests from Ann Arbor Davenport DeWitt Girand Mound and Calamus.
Mrs James Breley entertained guests Friday at the JoC Lange home for a miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs Gifford Wickham on her recent marriage. Attendees included many local families and friends such as the Langes, Begleys, Wickhams, Astins, Hindmans, and Stewarts.
The eighty four year old Vinton Levi Eggleston was celebrated with a family dinner Friday attended by all children except Roy who lives in California. Other entries note a Loyal Men and Women class picnic at the Church of Christ, a Winton Country club bridge event, golf by club women, contract bridge, a miscellaneous shower for Mrs James Bruce, and a luncheon at Ward tea room honoring Lola Nichols before her move to Fort Collins Colorado.
Arlington Mrs. O. C Meihe presented her pupils in a piano recital Friday. Names include Joan Sandrock Betty Jearous Robert Basett Mary Ann Meihe Gladys Whittof David Nus Larene Antwine Lora Lucile Meyers Lawrence Gleim Eleen Schmidt Lawrence Chamberlin Helen Hoffman Winifred Chamberlin and Mary Verna Gleim. Mrs. Robert Witterton hosted the Friday afternoon club. Mrs. Leo Ainsworth hosted the Sunshine club of Volga Wednesday.
Edith P. Groff and Raymond H. Schroeder were married at Trinity Lutheran church in Cedar Rapids with a single ring ceremony. Attendants included Ruth Groff and Wayne Ryan. reception at the bride’s home followed by a dinner hosted by the families. After a Chicago honeymoon the couple will reside with the groom’s parents.
Cascade hosts dinner for Ed ward Brady Jack Kelly Don Brook ins and Bert Bartlett. Catherine Rogers gets surprise party from aunt Mrs Joseph Gross. Miss Mary Becker leaves for Detroit and is honored at a city park farewell. Guests include Amelia Otting Rita Laura Catherine Bisenius Rose Becker Monica Dolphin. Reunion of Hillar Koob family at Anamosa State Park with about thirty five attendees.
The Rev and Mrs J W Reed hosted a Tuesday reception at the Methodist church with Mrs W A Pye in charge as the Sunday school orchestra directed by James J Fitzgerald performed. Notables included Ruth Winn Ruth Elston Fred Mohrfeld and several Tama and Dysart guests at dinners and bridge parties with prizes awarded to Margaret McCartney Delight Tims and Adaline Light among others.
An advertisement extols Beautyrest mattresses as lasting investments. It highlights hundreds of springs held firm by a seamed side wall that prevents edge sagging and maintains shape for years. Readers are invited to view it in the bedding department and test its comfort.
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