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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1936
Page
15
In a letter from Sunny, a 17 year old girl seeks time for herself to read and improve her golf game, hoping to balance social activities with achievements. The columnist advises resilience, new dress and lipstick to boost confidence, and suggests a new romance may soon arise.
A reader asks how to keep her popular circle while staying faithful to her jealous boyfriend. The response says she can join group activities without abandoning friends and that others will adjust to disappointment as they seek other dating options.
Presbyterian Sunday school officers met at Miss Ella Foust home on Tuesday. Camp Fire Girls celebrated their first anniversary at Mary Jean Cooper home on Wednesday with attendees including Maurita Hoffman Belva Bruger Carol Rodman Dorothy Boxwell Mildred Irons Betty Jeanne Levien Betty Hodges Mary Jean Cooper Virginia White Carol Burroughs and guardian Mrs Ruth Johnston. Ann Calvert entertained at bridge Monday with guests including Ina Hunte June Gibson Berma Beck Margaret Johnston Lulu Batchelder Anna Sterner Hazel Patten Emma Hoorneman Clara Clausen Ruth Johnston Vivian Johnston Beatrice Briner. Prizes went to Emma Hoorneman Vivian Johnston and Berma Beck. Margaret Port hosted a shower for Evelyn Waln on Tuesday. Vera Melton and Marjorie Cowgill hosted a shower for Evelyn Waln Wednesday. Mrs L J Robertson and Mrs Don Torrence held a shower for Evelyn Waln Friday. Mrs George L Dyke hosted a bridge Wednesday with guests Mr and Mrs Ralph Hunte Mr and Mrs Norman Graham Mr and Mrs Clyde Hoorneman Mr and Mrs A H Clausen and Dr and Mrs Clarence Darrow. prizes awarded to Clara Clausen Norman Graham Ina Hunte and Dr Darrow.
Clarence Woods and Mrs. Woods were surprised Monday by relatives and friends marking their twenty six year marriage. Pauline Hartwig of Chicago visits her mother Mrs. John Hartwig. Alfred Hulsebus and daughter Gerelda of Rushmore Minn visit Mrs. Harness. Wesley Brink and granddaughter Verna Mae return from western Iowa.
Williamsburg event featured welcoming remarks by Mrs. James P. Gaffney and responses by Mrs. E E Worth. Social host Mrs. Oren Peterson honored her husband with a birthday gathering attended by multiple couples. Mrs. McDonough and Dr. Worth led high scores at bridge and Frank McCallister and wife attended the American Legion national convention. McCallister elected commander and Mrs. McCallister president of the local auxiliary.
Teachers led by Mr. and Mrs. O H Story and others honored newly married principal Wiley Wolfe with a home shower at Kenneth Daniel's house. Prizes went to Mrs. James Gilroy Mrs. Wiley Wolfe and others. Card parties followed at local clubs with several prize winners named. American Legion auxiliary appoints committee for next public card party.
Brandon notices list students at Iowa State Teacher's College and Iowa University including Helen Potter Dean Alderman Roberta Fiester Wayne Kelso Margaret Gleason Mildred Elliott and Lorraine Davis. Also reported are a September birthday dinner for Methodist ladies honoring E. E. Weart Wendel Weart Arlene Shaffer Velda Stainbrook Harry Horack Hila Robson and Betty Halstead with a cake by Lester Davis and a Brandon family gathering at Mrs. William McKinley's home for sister Mrs. Thomas Strain of Santa Monica California with several Brandon families attending.
Hopkinton residents celebrated Merle Miester and his wife on their fifth wedding anniversary with a surprise gathering hosted by friends. Local church groups from the Presbyterian church met for social events and Lenox college clubs held receptions for students and new members, featuring readings, plays, and community singing.
Last Friday Pollyanna Sunday school members surprised Miss Ella Conner and Miss Marjorie Crisman at a house warming. Last Saturday Mrs. C. G. Stookey hosted in honor of Mrs. N. F. Percell of Winona Illinois. Mrs. W. J. Dallas hosted the Monday Afternoon Bridge club with guests Mrs. Percell, Mrs. Florence Chapman of Santa Cruz, and Mrs. C. G. Stookey. Traveling prize went to Mrs. F. H. Kisor. Wednesday saw Federated Garden club hosted by Mrs. F. L. Wilson. Mrs. Roy Stoffel led a talk. Mrs. Gilbert Dutton entertained the M. B. Bridge club Thursday. Mrs. W. J. McIlquham hosted the Delta Deck Bridge.
Delta Mrs. Ben Williams Mrs. Ollie Fear and Miss Dorothy Ott were hostesses last Saturday at a shower honoring Mrs. James Knox. Mrs. M. G. Augustine was hostess Wednesday honoring Mrs. May Plaghman of Atascadero Calif.
Relatives and friends gathered Wednesday at the Henderson home to honor Joe Bickerdyke and his wife visiting Norwalk’s Albert Douglass. A separate birthday party celebrated Whiston, son of Parker Larimer, at her residence. In Iowa City, F J Scanlon and family hosted a dinner for his 71st birthday. The high school junior class and faculty held a farewell for George Wilson as he moved with Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson to Norwalk. The Federated church Christian Endeavor held a goodbye for the Wilson family with games and refreshments.
Whittier residents hosted a series of club gatherings with the East Linn circle and Ladies Aid, featuring Mildred Brown Lizzie Kinkead and local hosts. Other guests included Robert Williams associations and Garden club members at a guest day tea with addresses readings music and welcome remarks.
The Joker club hosted a card party with prizes won by Mrs. L. N. Hakeman Mrs. Charles Trask Mrs. Gordon Krohn and Mrs. E. L. Langli. American Legion Auxiliary held a card party awarding 500 prizes to several local women. Birthday celebration honored Mrs. Joe Dempsey with 500 prizes. Wedding notices include Miss Gwenlyn Chapman and Alfred Fuller at McGregor and the marriage of Marguerite Perslupski in Elkader with attendees from Marquette.
The Methodist Missionary Society hosted a dinner in the church parlors honoring public school teachers. Welcomes and performances included Elsie Wiethorn greeting teachers, a vocal duet by Rev. George Turner and wife, and a reading by Mrs. Ed Wickler, followed by games.
Walker Miss Myrtle McCalley entertained the M. O. J. H. club on Wednesday with her mother Mrs. Alden McCalley as guest. R. A. R. E. club met Tuesday at Mrs. David Shepherd home with Mrs. Jennie Butterfield in charge. attendees included Mrs. Florence Arnold Mrs. Jennie Butterfield Mrs. Jessie Cunningham Mrs. Blanche Donnelly Mrs. Adam Evans Mrs. John Fairchild Mrs. Lois McKee Mrs. Thomas Mills Mrs. Glen Ralston Mrs. David Shepherd Mrs. Floyd Templeman Mrs. Aggie Nelson and guest Mrs. L. W. Hess.
A sewing pattern feature showcases Anne Adams Pattern 4186 with three collar styles to refresh a simple frock. Describes sizes, yardage, fabric options and price. includes pattern book and order details from The Cedar Rapids Gazette pattern department.
At Culture club meeting at Mrs. F O Pershing home officers were chosen: President Mrs J S Carris Vice President Mrs Elizabeth Dunn Secretary Mrs M J Fitzgerald Treasurer Miss Mae Marr. Other gatherings included servings for Rev Rogers and family and showers for a bride at Mrs Casher's home.
Unmarried women teachers of Manchester hold social gatherings with bridge scores led by Mrs Beardslee and Miss Goll. The P E O Sisterhood hosts luncheon at Ryan. Couples honor wedding anniversary at Lubben home. Various clubs meet including Junior federation Sunshine Tourist and Friday Afternoon. Lois Allyn hosts a nineteenth birthday with guests Lorraine Durey and William.
A lengthy list of residents appears, naming Mildred Lane Bernard Lane Ruth Bawden Howard Fry Marie Dunn Ethel Eibey Rebecca Arnold Clarence Jordison Robert Allyn Donald Eibey Alma Arnold Gordon Hunt Mabel Eibey Marion Kennedy Donald Arnold Robert Kennedy Grace Jordison Everett Kennedy Vinton Carruthers Anna Mae Erb Anita Scanlon Trevor Baskerville Charles Wilson Lester Lane Janet Hillier Elsie Blankenship Frank Allyn Maxine Jordison Walter Dunn Earl Blankenship.
Center Junction reports the Women's Missionary society of the Presbyterian church gathered at Mrs. J. F. Livingstone's home to discuss Congo Crosses. Readers included Mrs. R. S. Robbie, Mrs. S. G. Thompson, Mrs. J. R. McNeilly, Mrs. Harry Stingley, Mrs. John Livingstone, and Mrs. J. N. Smith. Mrs. William Bohler hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid on Thursday. Mrs. W. A. Stingley led the business session.
Announcement notes the approaching marriage of Miss Regina Brown of Marengo and Ralph Walter of Watkins. Also mentions the Cedar Rapids wedding of Miss Marjorie Montague and Marshall Kimm with accompanying family attendees.
Lisbon events include Evangelical Missionary Society meeting hosted by Mrs R P Andreas, a shower for Mrs Ray Bails, and the Thursday Club at Mrs Lee Kynett’s home with a program by Mrs Mayme Reiger and Miss Bertha Miller. Mr and Mrs James Kohl celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Friday.
Grand Mound Mesdames John Harry and Leo Kelly entertained at bridge. Prizes went to Helen and Bess Kelly Cassie Laasch and Rose Singelman. 500 prizes awarded to Agnes Langbehn Ernie Block Amanda Ehlers Dora Fellner and Junior Stender at Sadie Meints birthday. Agnes Kallenbach hosted SOS members at 500. Mrs John Hansen Mrs Julius Petersen Mrs H C Meints and Mrs Leslie Barber won prizes. King's Daughters class visited by Mrs Frank Smith and Mrs Will Rathje.
Postville residents marked anniversaries with surprise visits to Mr. and Mrs. John Gregg for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary and Miss Josephine Durno on her birthday. Community groups and clubs held meetings hosted by Mrs. A B Thomson Mrs Clarence Thomson Mrs Leon Chamberlain and Mrs Don Lamborn with programs led by Mrs ey Douglass and others.
The Even Dozen Study club began its year with a picnic at Byrnes park in Waterloo followed by a business meeting at Mrs. C. A. Marsh home with new president Mrs. J. B. Boldt presiding. Other gatherings included a misc shower for Mrs. John Miller and multiple club picnics and meetings across the week featuring local families and guests.
Luncheon club hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt Edwards while the Candy club met at Mrs. E. J. Sullivan’s home. Garden club and Conroy gathered at Mrs. D. R. Frick, Westminster Guild at Mrs. C. E. Kent’s, and a Patrician club benefit produced prizes for several members. Multiple committees formed for Junior Federated club and planned programs led by Mrs. Alice Andrews.
Assisted by her daughter Mrs Hugh Murdock sponsored a bene fit for the Altar and Rosary Society. Miss Alma Teggater and Ernest Zuber were married at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev Theo Rottmann presiding. A shower for Miss Glenna Meyer and other club gatherings were announced with hosts and guests.
Edwin Clerkin and Katherine Quigley wed last week in Sigourney a Catholic ceremony led by Rev. J Quinlan with Father Hauser present Attendants were Mary Alice Rickey and John Finnegan A wedding breakfast followed at Frank Riley home in Sigourney Clerkin operates one of the What Cheer coal mines The article also lists social club meetings and gatherings in the area including L L club Sew and So club Baptist women East Side club Rosebud club and fare well dinner for Seth Baird with multiple local families noted.
Martelle Ladies Aid and Linn Grove church members held a home coming with about 200 attending. Guests from Martelle and Springville joined. A church and Aid history was shared, letters from former members read, and pan tomime singers performed. Epworth League hosted a Tuesday night program at the high school featuring songs, readings, a cornet duet, and a play directed by Miss Janet Reade.
Mrs Anna Hamann hosted the Eureka club Monday evening. Mrs Roy Miller held high score. The Ever Ready club met with Mrs Peter Wiese Tuesday eve. Mrs Herman Moss entertained Five Hundred club Wednesday. Mrs Anna Seeck won high honors. Petunia Rebekah Lodge met Thursday evening. Lak A Name Bridge club met with Loretta Kloppenberg Friday. Ladies Literary club opens its year Tuesday at Mrs Dwight Ayres home. Neighbors and friends celebrated Mary Koepke’s birthday Friday with a gift.
Mrs Lillie G Stoner of Columbus Ohio became the bride of Charles E Sword of Akron Ohio in a Thursday ceremony at the Barrick home in Wapello. Attendants included Mrs Cora Holmes and others. out of town guests from Columbus Junction Letts Grandview and more attended.
The La Porte City scene includes the American Legion auxiliary meeting with Mrs. William Turner and others on the program, the Methodist church officers elected led by Mrs. C A Fultz, and a nurses’ gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Nacholsz at Virginia Bay hospital in Winton. Also noted are the Missionary society meeting at the Methodist church, devotionals led by Mrs Frances Nies, a trip home for Patricia Welton, presbytery attendance by G E Stebbins and Rev Paul Figge, and gatherings of the Community club and high school teachers hosted by Mr and Mrs John Lynch.
Mrs. E. E. Whitmeyr attended a Kensington club gathering while the Church of the Brethren Aid society met with Mrs. Leonard Hayes. The American Legion auxiliary planned a Sunday Riverside park Winton picnic featuring a girls quartet Ruby Reinke Shirley Hansen Marjorie Zimmer Melba Banse and solo by Mrs. Lula Erickson.
The Brooklyn Parent Teachers Association hosted a Monday reception for teachers with Mrs. Roy Talbott elected president. Gay Orr spoke on stamp collections and Mrs. Hoy and Miss Benton highlighted local clubs. A luncheon and program for the Columbian club followed at Mrs. Maude Corrough’s home with several assisting hostesses and out of town guests. Chapter AK PEO hosted Tuesday at Mrs. Edna Ferguson’s home.
Mrs. J. B. McAreavy hosted the American Legion auxiliary with a bridge session after the business meeting. Mrs. Joseph M. Donohoe won high score. Miss Dorothy Hannon entertained the Royal Neighbor camp with guests including Mrs. George Flanagan and Sara Whalen.
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