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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1933
Page
3
A wealthy woman learns to live on a limited income after marrying Joe, the ambitious poor suitor. The column notes the couple’s shrewd thrift earns admiration from friends while addressing a reader’s letter about jealousy and relationship fairness. It also offers Miss Manners guidance on old flames and respectful behavior in love.
A Tuesday evening gathering at the Fred Sheets home honored Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Ashlock of Center Point. Attendees included E. P. Brannaman and Dorothy, Cecil Davenbaugh, Harry Taylor and family, Harold E. Hand, Robert Knapp and Raymond, N. E. Williams and family, Frank Wubbens and family, Ronald Floyd, E. A. Brannaman, Mollie Thomas, Frank Ward, E. R. Ward and Keitha, Howard Taber and family, Harry Warner and Merle, Frank Osborn and family, Vera Sheets, Ida Newman, Fred Sheets, Isabel Jackman, and Noel Weymer of Cedar Rapids.
Mechanicsville social round up lists Presbyterian Ways and Means hosts at the church on Friday and Gracia guild events. Florence Cruse elected Legion auxiliary president with Esther Sauer named vice president and other officers named. M B Bridge club resumes meetings with Gilbert Dutton hosting. prizes awarded to M E Sauer and F M Wilson.
Brooklyns Miss Beulah Rowe tied for Mrs J H Rowe Grinnell and Dr F W Nelson Sheldon at the bride's home with Rev W J Fowler officiating. The bride taught at State Teacher's College and in Sioux Center Oskaloosa Grinnell and Brooklyn. Irene Freeze wed Ralph Norris at the Presbyterian parsonage with relatives present. Relatives gathered at Walter Uhl home honoring Bert Uhl and son Paul. Brooklyn women golfers attended Montezuma Country Club event with Ruth Simeral low score Thursin Manatt runner up. Bridge high score went to Mrs F E Simeral Brooklyn. P E O Chapter AK held fall meeting gifts given to two new brides Verna Morris Hamilton and Dorothy Latta Hamilton.
Manchester residents attended the Briggman family reunion at Manchester’s John Theinel hall and many local clubs held meetings and luncheons. Garden club guest day at Community church featured an Iowa state parks talk. Religious education rally planned at Manchester Community church. Several social clubs met through the week with hosts and luncheon details listed.
The Strawberry Point Garden club met Wednesday at Mrs Libble Davis's home with Miss Nell Westfall presiding. Awards went to Miss Almina Noble for marigolds and zin nins, Grace Eaton for second marigolds and for gladiolas, Mrs Libbie Davis for single false dragonhead, Lizzie Kraus for petunia and some roses, and Nell Westfall for gentian.
Nancy Page Quilt Club sends a free leaflet guiding readers in making the Brother Sister Quilt doll pattern. The article details cutting, tracing, stacking, and assembling the doll pieces in gingham with yellow hair blue eyes and lavender pinafore, with color options and fabric guidance.
Springville hosts the M O B club with Lulu Batchelder and nine others plus an out of town guest Flo Sterner. The Paralta Embroidery club is entertained by Willard Hoff man with Edna Johnston assisting. Des Moines wedding unites Freida Anderson and Clarence Bolton with family in attendance. Royal Neighbors meet at William Palmer home followed by a Presbyterian Willing Workers gathering hosted by Leone DeCamp with Inez Stambaugh assisting.
Belle Plaine events feature Mrs. R. W. Miller hosting Portia Study Club and Tuesday hostings by Mrs. Erle Fedderson for Contract Club and Mrs. Eben Coburn for Girls' Bridge at Clyde Palmer home. Silver Chain Club opens season with dinner at Mrs. C. W. Burnham. B. B. B. members hosted by Mrs. William Donovan Jr. at country home. Thursday includes Kill Kare Klub with Mrs. R. G Fox and Catholic Ladies' Aid with Mrs. Frank Crelly. Women's Home Missionary Society tea led by Mrs. Fred Draper and assistants. Mrs. Dick Jahnke hosts Lutheran Ladies' Aid. Home Art Club hosted by Mrs. T. B. Kelsey. Past Pocahontas Association meets at Mrs. Mae Hoover's home with Ida Kent and Mary Van Dike in charge. Picnic dinner noted to follow.
Round table discussions at the Garden club with Mr and Mrs J L Driscoll. Country club members enjoyed a dance at the club house Friday evening. Sev enth Avenue Birthday club to be entertained Tuesday at the Snitkay home. Sorostis club opens with Mrs William Wetherell. Athena club opens Tuesday with Mrs J A Williams hosting. Methodist Episcopal Aid society to meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs Harold Hartman’s home. Ladies Aid society officers elected: Snitkay president Humes vice president Ealy secretary Wright treasurer Shields financial secretary. Epworth league officers elected: Fraze president Anderson first vice Manuel second vice president Trail third vice Clemmer fourth vice president Kurth organist White secretary Nichols treasurer Bohrman publicity chief.
The Fortnightly club will meet Thursday at Mrs. Alice Miller’s home with readings by Mrs. Melvin McCurdy and Mrs. Elworth Reed. A one act play will be directed by Miss Elizabeth White. Entertainment features Mrs. Ralph King and others. Mrs. Robert Lown hosted the Missionary society Saturday and Mrs. T. W. Foster the Pionsetta club Thursday. Standard Bearers officers elected: President Lorna Knipfer, VP Etta Davis, secretary Evelyn White, treasurer Caroline Baird, pianists Roxine Kirkpatrick Ardeth Popham.
Neighbors and friends gathered Tuesday to surprise Mr and Mrs Howard Bliss at their home in Central City. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Sigmund and daughter Geneva, Mr and Mrs Roy Hutchins and children Helen and Fern, Mr and Mrs Ed Wetherbee and daughter Ethel, Mr and Mrs Guy Hutchins, Mr and Mrs Dr Epper son, Mr and Mrs Ed DuBois, Mr and Mrs Fay Hutchins, Mrs R L Wintz and son Francis, Mr and Mrs W L Lisk, Mr and Mrs Glen Page, Herman Sigmund, Mr and Mrs Howard Hatch and daughter Mary Jean. The Blisses soon plan to leave the state.
A nostalgic notice from 1933 requests readers who mailed Brother-Sister Quilt blocks to send ten cents for each block missing and to include a stamped, addressed envelope. Address Nancy Page, care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Mr and Mrs John E McHugh of Lisbon and Mr and Mrs Marley D Clark of Mount Vernon hosted sixty prominent Iowa Democrats at St Johns Church on Thursday. Notable guests included C D Huston Cedar Rapids collector of internal revenue Mrs Alex Miller secretary of state Congressman B M Jacobsen Clinton and Walter Hutchinson head of the state securities department.
Mrs. Frank Sauser entertained the five hundred club at Mrs. George Sauser home in West Cascade. Prizes went to Mrs. Helen Donovan, Mrs. Mace Turnie, and Mrs. J. E. Conlin. Other guests included Mrs. Mary Dahlen, Mrs. H. Sadler, Mrs. Steve Green, Mrs. Evi Cavanaugh, Mrs. Elizabeth Dunigan, Mrs. Mayme Otting, Mrs. Connie Gross, and Mrs. C. Zigrand.
Clermont school officials entertained the faculty with a Friday bridge game. Attendees included James Kieron, Jane Denniston, Marjorie Child, Robert Allen, Andine Vasley, Inez Meyer, Helen Miller, and Norene Boley. High score went to Robert Allen with second to Marjorie Child.
Mount Vernon reports a busy opening week for Cornell freshmen with a reception at the White House hosted by President and Mrs. Burgstahler. Faculty and upperclass helpers joined in cheering events, dinners, music, and open-house gatherings as student groups resume activities and new officers are elected in multiple organizations. A slate of socials, picnics, and church and club meetings followed, including Sorosis, Entre Nous, New Century club, and Methodist groups, with several community guests in attendance. The week closed with anniversary greetings for local families.
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