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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1932
Page
25
A reader advocates equal partnership with her husband while resisting his domineering relatives. Miss Manners counsels maintaining composure, avoiding quarrels, and letting kindness soften critics. A second letter questions a prior Miss Manners item, prompting a brief clarification.
Mount Vernon women start club year with plans for October Federated Clubs of Linn county entertainment under Mrs Lloyd McCutcheon. Altruria New Century Sorosis Entre Nous Thirteen club Balliet D A R P E O chapters host events as Cornell orientation week unfolds for freshmen with receptions and picnics.
A correspondence reveals a woman urged to announce a marriage to prove loyalty and counter accusations from her partner's family. She believes time and familiarity will show the accusations are unfounded and urges unity and steadfastness.
A miscellaneous shower was hosted Saturday evening by Mrs. Charles Pudil and Mrs. L. W. Jansa in Swisher for Mrs. L. J. Diask. Attendees included numerous Swisher and Cedar Rapids residents along with families and siblings from nearby towns.
West Union G E Dibble of Clermont celebrated his ninety six birthday on Wednesday with family. He has lived in Clermont since 1852 and now spends winters with daughters in West Union. He remains active, tending a garden this summer. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs N J Breckner and their children Fred and Carol, and Mr and Mrs A D Ferguson.
The Federated Guild met in Union church with thirty three members and several visitors. New members include Mrs William Busch and Miss Viola Smith. The relief committee for September and the Hearthstone club's first study meeting were noted along with upcoming gatherings. Mr and Mrs Russel Ales announced their July 7 marriage in Sterling Illinois and reside in Washington Iowa.
Randalia Home and Garden club met September 6 at Mrs. Oliver Saltsgiver’s home near Hawkeye. Guests included Miss Zaida Pritchard of Fayette and Mrs. James Barrett of West Union. Mrs. George Metcalf near Fayette will host October 4 with officer elections and talks on winter gardening and late blooming flowers.
Lowden Miss Barnadean Reed and Emil F. Meier of Clarence were married on September 3 in Rock Island Illinois with Rev Wil helm officiating at Immanuel Lutheran. A dinner followed at the bridegroom’s aunt’s home. The couple plans a western Iowa honeymoon and then reside with the bridegroom’s parents in Clarence.
Maquoketa residents Maquoketa Miss Charlene Hamilton and Lyle Schlegel wed Sept 7 in Morrison Illinois with Rev A Leonard Smith officiating. Both families hail from Maquoketa and Preston. Unattended ceremony precedes farm life and local high school graduation details. Neighbors later surprised Dr and Mrs William Lowder in Mount Carroll Illinois with guests and hospitality.
The article urges choosing a fundamental color black brown or navy to coordinate wardrobe essentials. It highlights patterns 1185 1148 and 1148 with fabric yardages and sizes. includes ordering details and prices for catalogs and pattern sets from The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department in New York.
The W C T U chose officers led by President Mrs A H Ward and Vice President Mrs J Charles Robinson at a recent session. A series of social events followed including card party host Lena Klotzbach for guests from Los Angeles and Dubuque. A Mellus family reunion and picnic plans for PEO Chapter BD also highlighted the Independence gatherings.
For fast drying wrap the garment tightly in a heavy towel. Absence of air will dispel the moisture.
Dr J A Edwards travels to Indianapolis to join the Mississippi Valley conference on tuberculosis and speak on rehabilitation. He will stay with Dr W N Scarborough at Sunnyside sanatorium. Miss Letilla Johnston visits Iowa and South Dakota, while Miss Alice Stahl visits Gridley. William Johnston plans a brief return home before senior medical year. Mr and Mrs E Powlishta vacation in De Bois Neb with son Mervil. Mary Clark returns from three weeks east with family in Conn New Jersey New York Chicago and Detroit. Margaret Thompson returns from Colorado with nephew James Newsom who attends the Phi Lambda Epsilon meeting in Denver.
Oelwein events include Mrs Edwin F Lee speaking on The Woman's Movement at the Methodist church. officers elected for the coming year. Tuesday Tourist club elected Maude Werlaufer president. Delwelin Woman's Departmental club outlined plans. garden and department meetings held. Bridge and golf parties, a dinner dance, and club gatherings drew hundreds of participants with various prize winners noted.
Jefferson and Oran township teachers held their first meeting of the year on Wednesday with a picnic supper at the city park. Attendees included Vaunila Hill Nora Frances Sperry Mabel Koob Frances Carpenter Leona Wagner Fern Hartsough Iantha Gearhart Doris Meyer and Perence Sauerbry. The Fleur-De-Lis club met with Mrs J H Brinkman on Tuesday with eleven members present. Officers elected at the business meeting were President Mrs Ed Reid vice president Mrs Will Fay secretary treasurer and correspondent Bernice Fay. The next meeting is scheduled for Sept 20 with Bernice Fay.
Mr. and Mrs. George Lockhart hosted a surprise Sunday picnic in Fairfax for their 30th anniversary. Attendees included extended family and friends such as Thomas Lockhart William Hershey Ray Crowell and many others. A gift was presented to the couple.
Center Point Mrs. E O Randall of Waukegan Ill attended the twenty fifth wedding anniversary dinner for Mr and Mrs Clyde Price at the home of Mr and Mrs A H Steinburg with guests including Mr and Mrs Clyde Price Mrs Ella Mounce and Bryan Mrs E O Randall Mr and Mrs Steinburg and their daughter Freda Mrs Ira Stevenson hosted seventy five neighbors and friends on a midweek gathering for Mrs Winnifred Hagerman Languth of Palo The Ladies Aid Society of the Method ist church plans a September 30 meeting at Mrs Howard Holmans home
Maynard Eastern Star chapter No 103 hosted state officers Edna Duncan Cedar Snide SS We tton Mrs Roy Bhort Water Martha Baker Oel grand wein and Ber nice Courtright Oelwein grand marshal along with visitors from Elkader West Union Fayette Oelwein Postville Randalia and Arlington at a Thursday luncheon.
Miss Clara Schoor married Donald Mordhorst at Davenport First Presbyterian Church with double ring ceremony. Attendants included Miss Freida Schoor and Albert Glaser. Dolores Miller was ring bearer. The couple will reside in Buffalo after a wedding dinner at the Bride’s family home. Also noted: Mrs. Elizabeth Miller’s 94th birthday and a variety of local social events including dances, bridge, and student birthday parties.
A large Brooklyn group attended afternoon and evening meetings of young Methodist churches. Dr. John W. Potter spoke in Oskaloosa, with discussion groups led by Rev. J. S. Decker Montesuma, Rev. P. D. Aldershot Malcolm, and Dr. A. B. Cadwell Grinnell. Dean Mohler of McPherson College addressed the prohibition question.
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