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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1937
Page
18
A humorous piece contrasts energetic Mrs. F with a wearied husband as she pursues strenuous recreation. Separate letters to Dear Miss Manners offer dating tips, suggesting a bashful suitor should initiate plans, and a neighborly introduction may spark acquaintance.
Belle Plaine residents report notable events with out of town guests and local weddings. Evelyn Stotelmyre and Charles Parcel wed Tuesday August 31 at Vinton, while Roberta Holmes of St Louis and Lucille Radeke are honored for upcoming marriages. Guests include Elsie Weathers of Glendale C A, C F Severs and Ella Miller of Boston, Dwight Ayers of Keystone, J J Roushar of Victor, and others.
Miss Ada Hindman hosted the Home Missionary society on Wednesday Mrs G W Gearhart entertained Presbyterian Missionary society on Friday Ruby Camp No 3276 Royal Neighbors of America met at Matilda Berlin's home Thursday
Cedar Rapids organizations announce Friday 8 pm meetings at Moose hall and other venues with social hours, picnics, and refreshments. Groups include Security Benefit association Cedar Rapids No 2560 and multiple auxiliary and Rebekah lodges along Memorial drive SE Daniels park K P hall and Sokola hall.
Chelsea Mrs Frank Peska and Mrs L A Benishek hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Peska home on Wednesday honoring Mrs Edward DeClerk daughter of Mrs Leone Benishek who married last month.
In Decorah at the parsonage of Decorah Lutheran church Miss Frances Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Robinson of Freeport married Chester M DeLaney son of Mrs Emma DeLaney also of Freeport Attendants were Miss Frances sister Mrs Norman Indvick and James DeLaney as best man The couple will reside in Decorah Also Miss Gail D Adams of Nashua daughter of Mrs Nick Melans and Clarence O Nordman son of Mr and Mrs William Nordman were married by Rev Oswald Sand bach at the Methodist parsonage Attending were Leo Nordman and Lillian Adams Nordman Their marriage follows the previous evening of Nordman and Adams Nordman and Adams Nordman will live in Nashua.
Gloria Stewart’s downtown display featured a gladiolus lavender skirt turquoise blouse and dusty rose hat with dark hair and hazel eyes. Gladys Anne Holton former Gazette writer now in New York leads a trophy filled bridge career and teaches lessons on cast. A state fair horse show debate favors Cedar Rapids perhaps, while locals skip Des Moines for a superior All-Iowan event. Camp Lincoln alumni sing together at Old Hickory in a harmony night. Marion street carnival news notes nearby revelers and side shows.
Mr and Mrs C M Knutson announce the engagement of daughter Kathryn Marie to Milo John Savel son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Savel of 1123 K avenue NW The wedding is planned for Sept 25 at the First Methodist Episcopal church Charles City Kathryn has a BA from Coe College and has worked as assistant dietitian at Camp Good Health Cedar Rapids and as home economics and science teacher at Geneseo consolidated School Buckingham Milo Savel graduated from Grant High School and works at Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Miss Marjorie Wilcox Coleman and Richard Terrill Baker wed at Cornell college chapel in Mount Vernon with family and many out of town guests attending. The bride wore her mother’s Civil War era gown and a Juliet cap veil, and the couple prepared for a world cruise after a Pulitzer fellowship took Baker to travel.
Irene Helen Navratil daughter of Mr and Mrs J Navratil and William B Nash son of Mr and Mrs James B Nash were united in marriage at Hus Memorial church on a Saturday afternoon with immediate family present. The ceremony featured double ring service and organ music by Frank Troyak. The couple plans a weeklong Minnesota honeymoon before settling at 1510 Center Avenue NE.
Mrs Emelie Wolfe hosted forty relatives last Sunday in honor of her niece and her husband Mr and Mrs Morris Reed of Indianapolis Indiana. The Methodist Ladies Aid society met Wednesday at the home of Mrs E S Thomas assisted by Mrs Annetta Conrad and Mrs Frank Gilmer.
Mrs Mary Ellen Sawyer hosted the Federated church Missionary society at her daughter Mrs E M Adams home. Shoemaker entertained his sister Mrs Capitola Peet of St Maries Idaho last week in their first reunion in twenty years.
Announcement notes Miss Mary Gardner of Anamosa to wed Gerald Rowe of Iowa City. Gardner honored with showers by Frances Cooper in Cedar Rapids and Winifred Wiley in Springville. Bridge party hosts at Wapsipinicon Country Club with prizes awarded.
The Mount Vernon Lisbon country club hosts the annual Labor day dinner and an all club handi cap tournament. A house party over Labor day weekend includes numerous relatives and friends from Illinois California and Minnesota. Local social events mark a festive close to the season with dinners breakfasts and picnics noted around town.
Members of the Methodist Episcopal church social circle held their annual luncheon in the church parlors and elected new officers for the coming year. The slate includes President Mrs L F Balster Vice President Mrs Wade Long Secretary Mrs Ritter and Treasurer Mrs Ernest Landis.
Mrs. H P Fisher of Atlanta and Mrs E L Fisher of Cedar Falls were guests at a Bridge club event hosted by Mrs L E Moore. Priscilla club featured Emma Watkins of Iowa City and Dorothy Smith of West Liberty with readings and violin. Frank Lovetinsky entertained Sunday for guests Mr and Mrs William Kling and family of Chicago.
Wilton Junction residents hosted Sunday entertainment for Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Wilkerson and guests Mrs. Vesta Murdock Oakrey Wilkerson and Deloris, and Myrtle Weaver. The Methodist Foreign Missionary society met at Mrs. A. T. Nelson's home. The Rosary society plans its fall card party Tuesday. NNC met at Mrs. Zella Lauser's home with Ruth Kiser as co host. Evangelical church Missionary and Aid group met at Mr. and Mrs. Newton Lang's home Thursday.
Spirit Lake and Okoboji lakes mark the close of the summer season as schools reopen and visitors thin out. Notable events include H O Hickock of Ames staying with the Moyers family, Madge Bock leaving for Cedar Falls to direct a university program, and swimming feats at The Inn hotel where George Henry Henry and Sally Henry earned honors.
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