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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1937
Page
14
A Cedar Rapids clothier argues that men dress for women, not just themselves, with wives influencing choices in suits, ties and tuxedos. He notes many shoppers bring spouses, and that women often sway style decisions though some men resist.
After ten days at Dr Letitia B Runyon's home 210 Fourth avenue SW Mr and Mrs L R Williams of Washington DC and Midshipman Robert Quinn left Saturday for their homes in the east The Williamses are longtime Anamosa residents and Quinn attended Coe College He has completed one year at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis MD Mrs Williams is Runyon's daughter
Miss Wanda Frederick of Tacoma Washington arrives in Seattle to spend a few days with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs H R Van Slyck at 1924 Second Avenue SE after a summer in Europe. She landed in the United States on Labor Day aboard the S S Queen Mary.
The Cedar Rapids Dental auxiliary will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at 1704 Seventh Avenue SE, hosted by Mrs. William Hruska. Assisting hostesses include Mesdames Altfillisch Huber Houser and Stanton. Arthur Bezdek will speak on Winter Gardens.
Martha Cesticky of Ely will marry a Cedar Rapids man. The ceremony is set for September 22 at 8 15 PM at St Wenceslaus Church. A bridal shower for Miss Cesticky is planned at the American Legion hall in Ely.
Trinity Methodist church choir members held a Friday evening picnic supper in the church dining room to honor Mrs Frank Maly formerly Miss Glennys McHardy. Rev Elton D Wells spoke and introduced Alma Turecek, choir director.
Members of Peoples Church entertained at a Friday reception in the church parlors. Gifts of silverware were presented to the Rev Mr and Mrs Welke. Several church groups and guests attended, with musical numbers and an address by Dr. Harry M. Gage. The event included a receiving line and featured floral decorations, pastel tapers, and community members from multiple local organizations.
Catherine Crane of Marion is appointed industrial secretary of the Cedar Rapids YWCA, succeeding Dorothy Whitmore. Crane, a 1936 Coe College graduate, previously taught in Carson schools and was active in Chi Omega, Glee Club, Neridian, and A Cappella. She will lead the employed girls program and oversee a practice house and industrial league activities. Janetta Merritt of Grundy Center becomes business secretary, succeeding Rose Miller.
Community events include bridge party hosts at the Country club led by Mr. and Mrs. Maudsley and others. Congregational Missionary society members meet at Mrs. Harriet Coughlan’s home. Women’s groups hostesses and talks feature Mrs. Lee Sayner. Teachers and wives gathering with Kinser and McLees families attend. Jack Fisher heads to Doane College while Ray Carlson celebrates birthday at a Livingston Hale event.
Georgie Berchenbriter daughter of George Berchenbriter route 3 Cedar Rapids married Frank Zeller son of Mrs Emma Zeller in a ceremony at the bride’s brother in law home west of town officiated by Rev J A Worrell of the Methodist church. The bride a Shueyville High School graduate taught in Linn and Johnson counties rural schools. Zeller a City High Iowa City graduate works in farming. Forty two relatives attended the wedding dinner after the service.
Elizabeth Stewart circle of Past Matrons O E S entertained in the Rome of Mia. Susan Shelthama honored at a picnic in Annaven state. Carl Lundeen and Kay Clingess hosted a byferian event to Wodheeday. A H Slausen and Atkins guests at a supper in Ana mosa state park midweek.
Hawkeye Mesdames Will Noonan and T S McCormick entertained members of the C D A Court of the Little Flower Tuesday. A farewell party for the John Pearce family was given at their home by several neighbors Friday. Mr and Mrs Ervin Burkhart entertained at a fish fry Tuesday evening. Guests included Messrs and Mesdames Grant Cumming August Granneman Jr Marvin Burkhart and the Ray Burkhart and Harold House families.
Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. L. Gee entertained relatives at a Sunday picnic supper at their home honoring their son George of Washington D C. Carl Fischer and Essie Mann of San Diego were guests. Anna Voelpell hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs T L Hernstrom of Moline. Clare Scott Velma Lubben hosted M E Ladies Aid in Velma Lubben's home.
Mrs Walter Lenker Mrs Lloyd Barclay and Mrs H W Kretsch entertained thirty five guests at a post nuptial shower for Mrs Wilson Poor Monday at the Lenker home Mrs M M Harding hosted the Grace Nell Crowell Book club winners in a one act play contest
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