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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1937
Page
19
Mary Manners advises that a couple known for loud public spats embarrasses friends and invites ostracism as parties are marred by their arguments. A reader asks about a new marriage proposal and Manners endorses compatibility and age being irrelevant if companionship exists.
In Mechanicsville a Methodist supper was sponsored by Mabel Dopp Ada Hawley and Lu Gardener. The event raised funds for community needs with attendance by local residents and families.
Elwood residents celebrate with Mrs Earnest Andrews hosting Tuesday party. Prizes awarded for high scores to Mrs Paul Scott and Mrs Edward Schoenthaler with low score for Mrs John Wirth. Miss Bessie Hamilton hosted in honor of Mrs J C Gorman of Amoreda Oklahoma among several out of town guests from the Elwood area.
Clarence Fine Arts club held its first fall meeting on Monday. Mrs Willard Russell Mrs R C Kastler and Mr Kenneth Baker were named the program committee. The treasurer noted two band instruments were purchased through club activities and uniforms for the Land band were being funded by the organization.
Joe Cooper assisted by Mrs Lowe Vane and Mrs ROC Hooks entertained the Lemon U State Tuesday. JFE Rouse charged the stud to donate to the state pets aed tacarder 300 puppies. The fist division of the Vethne a Vade entered a me a Vane das.
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Mrs N D Bestrom attends a farewell courtess event in Grand Mound while plans unfold for a pastorate. A shower honors Ella daughter of Mrs C Rew Mes and Henre Ceaper hosted for Ella’s upcoming marriage to Franklin Hunter of Preston on Sept 27. Rebekah Lodge and CF Lodge members celebrate Schuyler Colfax’s birthday. several showers and guest lists noted in Grant township and Trier connections.
Relatives and friends met at Robert Bradley's home to wish Louis Herington a happy marriage. A Thursday birthday party honored Mrs Bovenmeier with attendance by S E Smith and family, D H Sullivan and others. Clinten Literary Society at Tene College hosted its annual postmen reception with Ruth Waneh presiding and speeches by Erma Gaiialun and Lerrie W oihiaen.
Readable notes describe a church gathering with a crowd of people attending a social event. A sanner mentions Bethys Bray and Jan Hover among attendees, plus a casual roast and a community meal at Winswoods on Tuesday.
In a Wednesday gathering, teachers Callister and McClenahen led students Toddville Tie Yah scionl and others including Eleanor Her f Nea Meajons, Margaret Folscre, Stall Jeunette Flesher, Shoad Williams, Le Roy Same Record Miller, and Irwin Kluok. The event celebrated achievements and outgoing memory of peers.
A community dinner was held Sunday honoring the Slater and Stites families, with many relatives from Jesup and Verde attending. Guests included Mrs James Slater and Mrs Koby Stites and their children, plus extended family from Yoon and Verde areas. The event featured a theme of Mais A To Carpenter and recognized local leaders. The organizing committee listed included President Wis Renneth Mollesons, vice president Mrs Dale Willes, secretary and treasurer Mrs Amous White.
Maynard and Mrs Ray Wolfe hosted a Friday pre nuptial shower for Miss Velma Jennison. Methodist Aid met with Mrs Vern Logan and officers were elected including President Mrs Cecil Paul and secretary Mrs George Carley. Harlan township Farm Bureau held a meeting with Mrs Ervin Stranger hosting and new township officers named plus a long list of leaders and cooperators.
Mrs Lillian Hammond will host a dressup party at Oneota Golf and Country club Tuesday. Miss Katherine Hustvedt hosts Travel club Wednesday for the year opening greeting. Mrs Leon Knight reports fall conference. A P T A hosts a teachers reception Wednesday. Rev Oswald Sandbach and family were honored guests Friday at Methodist church parlors as they depart for Sheffield.
Miss Dorotha Shalla hosted a farewell party honoring Naomi Perkins who plans to move to Maxwell. Several local ladies attended, including Virginia Hibbs Olive Troy er Edna Stolzfus Orris Fleming and Grace Muler.
The Clermont Study Club began its season with a luncheon served by Mrs G H Hackmann and Mrs B A Lenhart. A book review was presented by Mrs I C Jardee. Elected officers include President Mrs B A Lenhart Vice President Mrs Lloyd Corsepius Secretary Mrs C J Peck and Treasurer Mrs Gordon Junkers.
The first What Cheer school faculty party of the year was held at Lake Keomah with new members LuVerne Clark and Gertrude Farrow. The transportation committee included C B Shutshorm and Earl Hall and Esther Farow led the recreation program planning.
Mrs Caroline Foss celebrated her birthday with relatives and friends after a birthday party at Calmar. Mrs Giort Haatvedt and Mrs Bertha Orke attended along with Mrs Fit Flaskrud on Tuesday.
A group from Liberty and English River townships met with Anne Grove in Webster to plan an open home smokers meeting at the Webster Methodist Episcopal church on Oct 8. Attending were Annie Grove township chairman, Mrs Helen Stoner, Cora Herr assistant leader, Anita Denton leader, Mrs Hazel Wheeler leader, Mrs Ada Sturdevant leader, and reporter Mrs Roy Sorden. Reid hosted the New Century literary club at the first meeting of the year with president Florence Loomis Goodall. attendees included Ellen Fletcher and Elizabeth Grindrad.
A benefit tea organized by the Women’s Relief Prades honors birthdays and memberships with a noon meal and games. Mrs donn Misene chairs the committee as Cedar Falls and La Porte City groups plan decorations, prizes, and a family dinner as part of the event.
Fifty members and guests attend the first fall meeting of A A U W at Mrs H J Burgstahler home with Miss Catherine Keyes of New York as speaker. Locals enjoy a picnic dinner and club events feature Rotary Anns and Pythian Sisters activities.
Wapello Chapter 6 Tri-Ti members were hosted by Mrs. Lucille Thomas and Miss Myriel Davis for the season opener. Mrs. Ella Barnes and Mrs. Chrystal Davis named delegates to the national convention with Mrs. Dorothy McNeil and Mrs. Grace Oakes as alternates. E. C. Ohlwein and R. O. Barrick hosted the Past Noble Grand circle meeting. C. M. Donaldson named president and C. B. Elliott vice president to fill vacancies.
Keswick Keswick Christian Endeavor of the M. P. church held its election with officers named for the main posts. Doris Caskey was chosen president with Fred Rugg as vice president and Norma Smith as secretary treasurer. The Loyal Temperance Legion unit elected Ber Nice Bair president and named Helen Ackley as vice president, Billie Cox as recording secretary, Betty Lou Higgins as corresponding secretary, Zilphy Hummer as treasurer, Betty Lou Higgins as pianist, and Mrs Ethel Kemp as leader.
A post-nuptial shower was held Tuesday at the Henry Fenster man home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Fensterman.
The Atalissa Ladies Aid of Zion Lutheran church met Thursday with Mrs W Weiss presenting the September topic. Freida Geertz gave a reading. Lunch was served by Mrs Fred Passmore and Mrs Clarence Lindle. A rural teachers reception was held at the Cedar Valley church Tuesday chaired by Lester Correll township organization president.
In Independence a joint banquet was held with district governor C T Weaver of Mason City as guest speaker. W F Houser entertained honoring his uncle L S Fey of Pasadena and Cal Eccard of Elsinore Calif, with a list of local attendees.
Edgewood residents hosted a Monday dinner in honor of Mr E. E. Half hill. Guests included Mr and Mrs S. W Walfhill along with Mr and Mrs Frank Ashline, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ashline, Mr and Mrs Lynn Ashline and Richard.
The Misses Dowlinger Palmer Cappel Wheeler Boddicker Edwards Anderson Parrish Burris and Gilroy hosted a wiener roast at Bever Park on Monday. Mr and Mrs Gordon Meyers hosted a wedding dance on Wednesday after their Cedar Rapids wedding on September 18. The Wednesday Bridge Club opened its year with Miss Etta Doss as hostess and Mrs G J Freeman as guest.
Masonville society notes two events. Mrs Archie Brown hosted a Five Hundred game with prizes to Mrs Burdette Evans first, Mrs Lyle Crane traveling, and Mrs Daniel Slick consolation, joined by several guests. Mrs Leonard Mosher held a miscellaneous shower for bride Mrs Raymond Sulivan.
Miss Margot Assmus and fiancé Raymond Tayeck were feted at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Percy Sorg Saturday night. Mrs. W F Assmus and Miss Virginia Assmus plan a breakfast at WF Assmus home, while a steak fry at Wapsipinicon Golf club honors the couple. A bridal dinner for the bride’s parents is set for Tuesday evening.
Mr and Mrs William Bugenhagen entertained on Wednesday in honor of Luana's and William's sixty eighth birthday celebration with family and friends in attendance.
The Calamus Afternoon Bridge Club met at Mrs. Harold Shelton's home on Wednesday. Officers chosen were Mrs. Harold Shelton president, Mrs. George Wagner secretary and treasurer. Honors went to Mrs. Fred Schwennsen, Mrs. Neonard Hayes and Mrs. Herbert Vetter. A farewell dinner was held Friday at the Methodist church.
Jeanetta Hatfield daughter of Clyde and Mrs Hatfield of 1534 Second Avenue SE was installed as worthy adviser of the Order of Rainbow for Girls at the Masonic hall ceremonies. Installing officers included Peggie Bode Marie Dolson Jeanne Rowe and Betty Hemsky with new and appointed officers named and Dorothy Kemp and Jane Moran noted for performances. Mrs Edna Hatfield serves as mother adviser.
In honor of the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Bostrom and their family, the parlor gathering notes their move to Delhi next week where the Rev. Mr. Bostrom will assume a new pastorate.
Whittier Jessie and Dorothy Bedell entertained Tuesday for Martha Stevens of McCloud Oklahoma. Mr and Mrs Emmet Hoge hosted Thursday for Marie Magee of Boise Idaho. Mr and Mrs Will Edmundson and Mr and Mrs Delbert Wilson from Sigourney also hosted guests.
Mrs. Luella Brainard hosted the Happy Hour club Friday. Mrs. Roy Reinert entertained the Y. C. I. G. I. club Thursday. Mrs. W. D. Smith was treated to a surprise steak fry Monday for her birthday. Mary Clarke of Waterloo entertained the New Dealers club Wednesday. Mrs. Harrison Zacharias was elected president and Mrs. Leo Adair treasurer.
Oxford society notes report Mrs C. E. Goodrich entertained a miscellaneous shower for her daughter Mrs Harold Edwards who recently wed. Announcement also lists the marriage of Miss Evelyn Branch of Des Moines formerly of Oxford to Sherman Crout hamel of Des Moines on January 12 at Adel. The Federated Church held a Monday gathering hosted by Rev. Mr Organ and, earlier, Mr and Mrs A Taylor Dunlap gave a recital to members and friends.
The initial meeting of the Parent-Teacher association was held on Wednesday. Group singing led by Mrs Roy W Jean and Mrs Kelly McKee accompanied by Supt Ralph Crawford. Primary room pupils presented numbers after a talk by Miss Daisy Kemp. Refreshments by the Crist Hesseltine and Singleton couples. Miss Hilda Owen and her Reformed Sunday school class had a party Tuesday.
In Columbus Junction Miss Myrtle Furrow daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Furrow Garwin and John H Myers son of Mr and Mrs Ulrich Myers Letts were married Wednesday at the Presbyterian manse by Rev Robert N Chord Attendants were Clyde Carey and wife The couple will reside on a farm near Letts A lengthy local social note follows reporting brides and grooms connected to Columbus Junction and surrounding areas and a large Ludnicek family reunion near Swisher with many attendees from Amana Cedar Rapids Fairfax and other Iowa towns
Mr and Mrs L L Klein and daughter Marjorie surprised by friends at their Marengo home for a farewell gathering. They plan to move to Belle Plaine where Mr Klein works for the Toledo division of the Iowa Electric Light and Power Co.
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