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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1938
Page
11
A humorous look at old fashioned child discipline contrasts with scientific advice as Mrs G battles tantrums. The column also shares letters on marriage timing and stability, urging independence and planning. Community notices cover chapter officers, meetings, and new officers for various clubs and auxiliaries.
Mrs. Emma McIntyre of San Diego former Mount Vernon resident hosts at dinners and luncheons with Prof. F. M. McGaw Dr. W. S. Ebersole Dr. Nicholas Knight and others. Faye Morley and Lucile Stinger hostesses and Alpha Chi Omega rushing week at Iowa City. Local teas and group events include Linn township homemaker tea and W. H. M. S. program notes with various hosts and guests.
The article lists a series of community happenings in Springville including a chicken picnic at Elizabeth Burroughs home hosted by Presbyterian groups, a Fancy Work club luncheon hosted by Mrs. P. W. Sterner, and the Willing Workers planning a church chicken dinner. It also reports the marriage of Bonnie Woods to Melvin H. Paul at Dubuque First Methodist Church and notes Mrs. Paul’s nursing training at Bellevue and Muscatine.
The Canton Farm Bureau hosted a reception for high school faculty Thursday evening. New faculty members were introduced at Riverside park in Vinton Wednesday. Past Matrons of the Eastern Stars were entertained at Mrs. Edith Bergen’s home Tuesday. Mrs. Inez Freeman hosted bridge Thursday for her sister Mrs. Arthur Hellwig of New York City. Out of town guests included Mrs. Delbert Auten and Mrs. Charles Vavra of Cedar Rapids. First prize went to Mrs. Waites.
Miss Darlene Duke of Birmingham Iowa was honored at a Thursday evening shower at the home of Mrs Ralph Du Bois. Assisting hostesses were Mrs A W Savage and Miss Esther Henderson. Local social officers were elected with Lulu Read as president A W Henderson as vice president Dora Haines as secretary and treasurer. The Ladies Literary and Social club hosted events at Lulu Read’s home with E L Hill and W J Montgomery contributing to the program.
Miss La Verna Dahnk will wed Howard Kempter in St Patrick’s Church with Mary Agnes Dahnk as maid of honor and Hubert Kempter as best man. The couple will reside in Washington DC where Kempter works for the War Department. Engagement announced for Vernita Schoeppe to Arthur Elliott, with wedding set for October 5.
Miss Lois Alberta Allyn and M. Trevor Baskerville wed in a single ring ceremony at the First Baptist church with a reception for seventy. The couple plans a Methodist ministry assignment after a brief wedding trip, with both graduates of local schools and colleges.
Blairstown hosts annual reception at the Presbyterian church with Mrs. William R. Carlson in charge and W. A. Scott delivering remarks. Iris Lenor Bross announces marriage plans to Dan McMickle set for October 3 at the bride's home. At Atkins high school seniors attend a party with program and performances. The Women’s club opens a new year with a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Gladys McNeilly. Atalissa Community club hosts teachers with potluck and games. High school seniors entertain younger students and juniors at the school.
A fall gardening overview notes that summer fades as gardens blaze with fall colors and lists planting and transplanting tips. It advises against disturbing blooming perennials, suggests careful evergreen and shrub planting, and highlights bulbs, bleeding heart, gladiolus, daffodils, tulips, and室 houseplant care for indoors.
The Dorcas society held a Friday evening gathering at the Alva Allen residence. A feature presentation was the play Sparkin performed by Mrs. Leta Lavelle, Mrs. Milo Stover, Mrs. Co. Co. Carnes and Mrs. Lowell Churchill.
Lowden reports a double wedding at 2 p.m. in the Ackermann Studio Davenport with Pauline Conrad and Laverna Conrad each marrying a partner from nearby towns. The Rev J Miller will officiate and a 25 member family dinner follows at the brides’ parents' home.
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