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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1932
Page
12
A serialized reader’s letter set discusses Jim and Helen’s romance hindered by Jim’s family. It contrasts loyalty to kin with love, urging perseverance against selfish power plays, and ends urging wiser choices in love and happiness.
Center Point hosted an American Legion auxiliary meeting where officers were elected: Caroline Bramwell president Margaret Floyd first vice president Pearl Thomas second vice president Ersell Strachen secretary Gertrude Travis treasurer Elizabeth Beebe sergeant at arms Clara Ashlock chaplain Eunice Gilpat a historian and Carrie I Taylor publicity A separate Center Point school faculty gathering in the Methodist church parlors, chaired by Mrs T C Lewis, featured a young woman’s class program followed by luncheon prepared by Norma Street Edith Thomas and Gertrude Travis.
The Wednesday Kensington club met with Mrs T J Easter. Mrs Easter was assisted by her granddaughter Miss Marian Coffman. The freshman and senior classes with their sponsors held a picnic this week. Mrs Fannie Rowan, age 81, entertained relatives in the evening. The Highland Jolliest club held its regular meeting at the Endicott.
North English notes list the Sept 29 Fortnightly guest night to be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Melvin McCurdy with entertainment by Mrs. Milo Stover Elizabeth Miller and Mrs. Louise Westphal and refreshments led by Mrs. E M Warner Mrs C R Off and Mrs Roy Evans. Also announces the Sept 11 Monmouth marriage of Mildred Reiss to Faye Ayers daughter of John Reiss and Mr Ayers of Wellman with the couple planning to reside in Keota where he works for C F Holmes Motor Co. Remaining items report trips to Springfield Illinois for the Grand Army encampment and Ladies of the Grand Army and attendance at the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs meeting with Evans representing the second district education of the deaf and blind and Warner on the public education committee.
Manchester groups including the Manchester Golf and Country Club share club movie night prizes to C W Bangs and Mrs C G Yoran, while Kensington society and Joppa Shrine plan meetings and picnics. The Hanna home marks a 76th birthday and 39th anniversary as various families attend. a Kensington picnic and program to feature music, a debate, and a play titled How the Story Grew are scheduled with local members named.
A dinner hosted by Supt and Mrs Arthur Kress of Garrison will honor Rowley resident Frank Kress. Guests include Verle and family, Lloyd Van Tassel, Herbert Chesmore, Alma Kouba, Loren Kress, and several Kress relatives from Rowley and nearby towns. The event features community members and church groups.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department previews fall and winter fabric trends with crepe silks, satins, velvets, and picas for lingerie and formal wear. Patterns 1172 and 1187 show top stitching, contrasting trims, and easy step-by-step diagrams. Yardage details, sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 44, and order instructions accompany the catalog notices.
Oelwein Pan Hellenic opened the year with a picnic supper hosted by Mrs. Janet Sandrock in Arlington. Officers named include President Millie Lerdall and Vice President J C Davis. Various club activities follow with talks on vegetable gardens, a last card party at the Country club, and plans for Sept 29 dinners at the club house. Wedding news notes Geraldine Bryan and Richard Watson wed in Maynard, with the groom managing the Western Union Telegraph office in Oelwein.
The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church held its annual picnic and guest day at Mrs. FP L Darrow's home with devotionals and program led by Mrs. J M Norris. Readings by Mrs. M R Edmondson and Mrs. Elizabeth Shaum preceded a one act play by Mrs. Darrow and Mrs. L E Maurer. Mrs. B Molt gave an account of missionary groups in the United States. Violin solos were performed by Mrs. Carl Parker with accompaniment by Mrs. Genevieve Fedderson. The Philathea class of the Presbyterian Sunday school met at Mrs. George N Duncan's home. The United Presbyterian church's Others First Sunday school class met with Mrs. C N Johnston. The Samp and Weber celebration marked Weber's fourteenth birthday.
Belle Plaine notes show Mrs. H W Stettler surprised on her birthday with bridge and a basket lunch. Several local couples and clubs held gatherings including Rebekah staff birthday surprise for Ealy, Harmony club meeting, Carmen review by Howard Palmer, and multiple bridge and bunco parties. Belle Plaine residents also joined Hines family reunion at Iowa City.
Oakdale residents Dr. and Mrs. D R Webb returned after a month on a motor trip to California visiting Catalina Island and friends in Oklahoma Texas and California. Laverne Swigert left Oakdale after a year as a medical student intern. Mr Swigert plans to resume school after visiting his parents in Boone.
Oma Patten hosted the Bridge club with Fannie Patten Anna Sterner Cleo Crew Irma Schwab Avah Calvert Zelma Lovejoy and others attending The Ladies Aid met in the Methodist church parlors with hostesses Charles White Jame apo Keithly and Emmaams Vera Greenawalt will host the Fancy Work club Friday afternoon
Miss Marion Brown daughter of Dr and Mrs C H Brown of Traer married Charles Card son of Mrs W A Card of Burlington Ia in a church ceremony in Omaha. Uncle of the bride officiated with Rev Charles Luce assisting. About 125 relatives and church members attended. Bridesmaids in pale yellow and light blue gowns. Reception at the Brownes home, couple to reside in Saint Louis Mo after October 10. An apple butter day was planned by local Presbyterian group for charity.
Oxford and Davenport social notices report the engagement and pending marriage of Edna Marie Hardy to Paul Albrecht of Davenport. Rev. E I O Hair will wed them at St Marys Church in Davenport. Edna Marie is a Grosman Brothers bookkeeper. Albrecht is manager of Toledo Scales Davenport. Social gatherings honor Shirley Ann Albright and celebrate family birthdays with multiple relatives listed.
Hopkinton ee ene The U Go I Go club met Thursday in the home of Mrs A R Stanger with several guests including Mrs H J Preston of Ryan. Luncheon served. Fortnightly Bridge club entertained at Mrs Jay Boots home. Monday night club met at Mrs A J Miller. Mrs J R Boots hosted Embroidery club Thursday afternoon. More than forty attended at Mrs W W Morgan and Miss Ventura Dillon hosted Bethlehem Sunday school Bethany class Tuesday evening. First meet of the P T A noted.
The Olin Bow Knot Club gathered with Mrs. Lena Jurgensen on Wednesday. Mrs. J W Tudor presented a paper on child welfare and guests included Mrs. H H Freeman. Jean Glick and Rosemary White performed tap dances at a Zeta Tau Alpha party at the University of Iowa.
Newhall High elected officers by class with freshmen choosing Albert Weyer as president and Mable Boddicker as vice president. secretary treasurer Jacob Lieb. Sophomores chose Vernon Schirm president and Frances Erger vice president with Lillian Senne as secretary treasurer. Juniors chose Cleota Campbell president with Helen Boddicker as vice president and Annis Schlotterbeck as secretary treasurer. Seniors chose Emily Paulsen president with Hazel Hoepфер as secretary treasurer Eleanor Erger.
Monticello members of the Ladies Aid held an antique tea and quilt display at Mrs. E. E. Hoag's home. A birthday dinner for Mrs. Matthiessen drew out-of-town relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Butler and others. Various hostesses entertained at family dinners and bridge gatherings with notes on high scores and prizes among local and visiting guests.
The Hearthstone club met Tuesday evening at president Mrs. R. J. Farris home. Miss Polly Ludwig reviewed A Lantern In Her Hand. The club voted a cash donation to the Iowa Orphans Home in Des Moines. Mrs. Harry Rutenbeck joined as a new member. An autumn picnic is planned for October 4. Committee chair Miss Marie Mohl, with Mrs. Luella Hoff Balster of Wisner Neb., conferred. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. L. Balster, Mr. and Mrs. H. Burrichter and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. Teebe of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Balster of London, Louis Peters and son Omar, and Helen and Margaret Peters of Baldwin.
Samuel William Bennett 59 died Friday at his brother Harry Bennett’s home in Maynard. Funeral Monday at First Baptist Church Oelwein. survivors include widow, brother Harry of Maynard, and four sisters. Barney Bartels 74 died Friday east of town. Funeral today at 1 p.m. Opera House. burial by Modern Woodmen. Bartels married Kathryn Busch in 1880, later Sylvia Chase. survived by five sons, two daughters by marriage, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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