Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 38 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1933

Page

3

Luncheon and Dinner Honor Des Moines Guests in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Fred Hubbell and Mrs Givin Chase of Des Moines, guests of Dr and Mrs David E Beardsley, were entertained at two events today. Dinner at Cedar Rapids Country Club in the evening with about twenty five attendees and a luncheon at Mrs Addison J Ramee’s home.

Fred Hubbell Givin Chase Des Moines David E. Beardsley Linden Drive Beardsley Cedar Rapids Country Club Addison J Ramee Crescent Street Courtry Des Maines Ranme Bridge Aftenoon Floridge Castlemain Pittsburgh

Roper Family Ties Highlight Mystery Destination

Fragmentary notes describe Mr and Mrs Roper and their daughter Marmor and Bara beth 2300 Grande River SP as they travel to a place called Weenesca near Lake Oko. The text mentions Mr and Mrs E H Furrew and Toei cottage in passing, suggesting a family connection and a location tied to a missing or relocated group.

Roper Grande River Cam Lake Okoboy E H Furrew Toei Cottage

Miss Leota Suen and Miss Robin Wason Return

Miss Leota Suen and Miss Robin Wason are back from a care facility after spending the Easter period away, restoring their routines. The Mosse family reported their safe return and welcomed them home.

Leota Suen Robin Wason Grace Tren

Miss Hazel Brown and Miss Marv Lackersteon Arrive Home

Miss Hazel Brown and Miss Marv Lackersteon return from Chicago where they attended the Cent of Progress then visited Chaco after a week at Newsago Auch. They arrive the weekend, bringing news of the trip.

Hazel Brown Marv Lackersteon Chicago Chaco Newsago Auch

Mrs Gatens Hosts Fifth Birthday Party for Paul Jr

Mrs Paul Gatens of 1038 Seventh Street NE entertained for her son Paul Jr on his fifth birthday Wednesday afternoon. Five friends joined games at Elias Park and at the Gatens home. Present were George Dors, Marcela Grevena, Marusa Hed cinger, Mariimm Thomas, and Bes ely Jean Mrkvicka.

Paul

Robert Downing Steps to Muscatine for Paving Work

Robert Downing travels to Muscatine to fill a short engagement with the Saisburs Pavers after finishing the season with the Leefers Plavers.

Robert Downing Muscatine Saisburs Pavers Leefers Plavers

Aunt Het Teaches Tea to Ease a Party’s End

Aunt Het muses that nothing soothes a post party mood as tea and the help it gives when teeth feel loose after a celebration. The line mixes humor with a stubborn, homey charm.

Dentists Attend Convention at Chaca Event

A group of doctors and spouses gathered at a convention in Chaca for a social event. The attendees included Mr and Mrs C S Fair ard Dr ard and Mrs A N Haumston among others.

Haumston

Fast Side WwW CTU Enjoys Picnic Lunch

The Fast Side WoC CTU held a picnic luncheon and business meeting at the home of Mrs Ellen Stewart on Joharsen Avenue. Devotions were led by Mrs Huneerford. An annual report was given by president Mrs Lucetta McCain and a report from the Lavon Signal read by Mrs Ellen Stevnar. Additional convention reports were delivered by Mrs W H Bontacer sharing inspirational messages from international WoCO president Mrs Fi.a Boole. Miss Jane Addams of Hull House Chicago and Mrs Jeanette Mann of Davenport attended, along with Rev H Lester Smith of the Cincinnati area Methodist church. The next local meeting is planned for April 22 with a collection.

Miers Ellen Stewart Joharsen Avenue Huneerford Lucetta McCain Lavon Elen Stevnar Chen W H Bontacer Boole International Wocot

Morrison Surprise Party Honors Local Family At Event

Mr and Mrs H A Morrison were honored at a surprise party on Wednesday evening at their Leventh Street NW home. Prizes were awarded to Virginia Harrison Charles Singeins and Theodore Morrison. Guests included Edward Williams Rita Ferriter Leonard Spillane Mane Koppert William Koppert Theodore Estes Arlene Frasinger Robert Pierce June Smith Nathan Estes Flora Fleming Jack Rock Mars Forrest William Forrest Rita Spillane Harold Clark Ralph Miatherson and Lester Rouka.

F A U Social Club to Meet for Riverside Picnic

The F A U Social Club will meet Friday at 2 pm in the large pavilion at Riverside Park for a picnic luncheon. Members gather for a casual afternoon event with shared meals and socializing.

F A U Riverside Park

Betty Neuzil Hosts Luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club

Miss Betty Neuzil of 2343 Grande Avenue SE hosted a prettily staged luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club today. Twelve shared the courtesy, with out of town guests Miss Martha Louise Malkin of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin, Miss Jean Lubereer of Cincinnati board, and Mrs Georgette Cassleman of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

Betty Neuzil Grande Avenue Cedar Rapid Country Club Martha Louise Malkin Chippewa Falls Wis Muss Jean Lubereer Cneimats Georgette Cassleman Pittsburgh Pa

Mrs J PF tes and her crand travel to Century of Progress

Mrs J PF tes and her grandchild will travel from Gaucher Manor at 2300 Grange Avenue SE to Chicago on Friday to attend the Century of Progress exposition.

J PF Tes Crand- Gaucher Manor Toms Grange Avenue Chicaco Century of Progress

Judge and Mes Ather on B Clark 340 Sever certs street SE

Judge and Mes Ather on B Clark 340 Sever certs street SE are expected to re run this weekend from Lane Okobo.

Judge Mes Ather Clark Sever Certs Street

Miss Féerna Derbs Welcomed by Family Friends in 1933 Avenne NEL

A home shower was held Tuesday evening at 1933 D avenne NEL to honor Miss Féerna Derbs. Guests included Miss Mary Ach Leora Spurrer Ethel Kern Miada Rompt and others with Hammond and Mrs N Derbs aiding hosting duties.

Féerna Derbs

Dinner Guests At Red Bull Inn In San Francisco

Mrs Robert L. Leamon hosted guests at the Red Bull Inn on Tuesday evening. The gathering complemented Miss Julia Toner who is dating local friends. Also present were Mass Tobes formerly of Cedar Rapids now working in social welfare in Syracuse New York and guests Mrs Omar Kearney Miss Dorothy Parks Mrs Joe Carberry Mrs Clare Nichols Miss Carolyn Pangborn and Miss Tobes.

Robert L. Leamon Blake Boulevard Red Bull Inn Julia Toner Mass Tobes Cedar Rapds Syracuse N Y Omar Kearney Dorothy Parks Joe Carberry Clare Nichols Carolyn Pangborn Tobes

Yarcho Family Return From Chicago Progress Week

Mr and Mrs T W Yarcho and Mrs J F Yarcho returned from Chicago after a week attending the Century of Progress. John D Yarcho of Chicago, who had visited his mother Mrs J F Yarcho, accompanied them to the city.

Yarcho Blake Bouwevard J F Yarcho First Avenue Chicaco Century of Progress John D Yarcho Chicago J . F Yarcho

Trinity Methodist church to hold women group luncheon meeting

Trinity WORF MLS Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of Trinity Methodist church meets at Bever Park Friday for luncheon. Committee includes Mrs Co L Hampton and Mrs Eo Plummer. Mrs NoH Johnson will conduct the lesson, Mrs Wo A Martin leads devotions, and the mystery box is supervised by Mrs George Buchanan. Christian Service Class of Church of the Brethren meets Friday at 7 30 pm with Mr and Mrs Sam Andrews at 427 Ninth Avenue SW.

Trinity Worf MLS Womans Foreign Missionary Society of Trinity Methodist Church Bever Park Co L Hampton Eo Plummer Noh Johnson Wo A’ Martin George Buchanan The Church of the Brethren Sam Andrews Ninth Avenue SW

Dinwiddies Host Grandsons At Dinner Party

Mr and Mrs J M Dinwiddie of the Monarchs 507 Fairview drive SE entertained their grandsons Ralph Fuhrmeister Jr and Dinwid die Fuhrmeister of Sheridan Wye and John Ashby of Cedar Rapids at a dinner party Wednesday evening followed by a theater party Guests included Sam and Dick Hedges Bob Stansbury and Charles Bowman Casper Wyo

J M Dinwiddie The Monarchs Fairview Drive Ralph Fuhrmeister, Jr Dinwiddie Fuhrmeister Sheridan Wye John Ashby Cedar Rapids Sam and Dick Hedges Bob Stansbury Charles Bowman Casper Wyo

Farewell for Floyd Nassif Before Beirut Voyage

Floyd Nassif prepares to sail on the SS Bremen from New York to Beiat Syria and attend the University of Beirut arriving Aug 28. A crowd of 150 gathered at St John the Baptist Orthodox church for a send off with speeches by Fred D Abodeely Rev Thomas N Abodeely and others. Nassif a Washington high school 1932 graduate and University of Iowa student plans to study medicine in Beirut.

Floyd Nassif New York Bremen Beiat Syria University of Beirut St John the Baptist Orthodox Church Beirut Fred D Abodeely Thomas N. Abodeely Michael Moses Nassif George Nassif Helen Risk Nassif Washnerton High School Art Club Orchestra Pulse Univrsity of Iowa

Postnuptial Shower for Mrs Kouba Held in Brandon

A postnuptial shower was hosted Wednesday evening by Miss Goldie Smith and Miss Dorothy Wilson at 311 First Avenue West for Mrs. Frank J Kouba formerly Carrie Keith. Guests shared games and refreshments and included numerous local residents. The Koubas wed July 19 at the Little Brown Church near Nashua and plan to reside at 1826 Fourth Avenue SE after September 1.

Goldie Smith Dorothy Wilson First Avenue W Frank J Kouba Carrie Keith Bernice Nolan Gladys Sammy Bernadette LaCombe Maxine Paar Elmer Wickham Mary Doupnik Hoyt Thomas Louise Hanus Mildred Frazier Alice Pendleton Darlene Steffens Kouba Little Brown Nashua C M. Parker H.R Alderman Brandon Fourth Avenue SE

Make This Model At Home Pattern Catalog Entry

Anne Adams presents pattern 1529 for sizes 16 to 44 with a semi belt and clever neck tabs. Requires 3 1 2 yards of 36 inch fabric plus contrasting yardage. Illustrated step by step instructions included and price 15 cents for pattern. catalog with patterns costs 25 cents. Mail orders to The Gazette Pattern Department New York City.

Anne Adams Gazette Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Farewell Party for Alyce McArtor at Oakland Road Home

Mr and Mrs Jack McArtor hosted a farewell gathering Monday afternoon for their daughter Alyce who departs this week for Pasadena California. Guests included Helen Smetana Ruth Pike Agnes Hermanck Ruth Ann Hasek Marie Jane Kibler Nora Cocker Patricia Ann Jeanne Ainsworth and Ruth Lurel Ross.

Jack McaArtor Oakland Road Alyce Pasadena Calif Helen Smetana Ruth Pike Agnes Hermanck Ruth Ann Hasek Marie Jane Kibler Nora Cocker Patricia Ann Jeanne Ainsworth Ruth Lurel Ross

Mrs William Convey to Represent Foresters at National Convention

Mrs William Convey of 350 Eleventh Street SW travels to Chicago on Wednesday night to delegate to the national convention of the Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters. She is a member of Sacred Heart Court No 727 W C O F.

William Convey Eleventh Street Chicago Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters Sacred Heart Court

Big Springs School Reunion Set for Sunday Grounds

The annual reunion at Big Springs School gathers former pupils and teachers from fifty years ago with invitations extended to others. A picnic dinner will be served at 1 PM on the school grounds.

Big Springs

Lincoln Gets Beer After Drys Fail To Block Sale

Lincoln residents unlocked beer Thursday as drys failed to block the sale one minute before the statewide legal deadline. City Clerk H. Berg ruled petitions insufficient, licenses issued immediately. Smaller Nebraska towns faced halved signer rules, but Lincoln resisted the dry push.

Lincoln Neb INS Nebraska Drys H. Berg

China Seeks German Professors for Chinese Universities

The Tu Li Ping Lun argues German exile professors could advance Chinese higher education. China plans to send 25 Chinese students yearly to the U S for three years while considering employing ten top German scholars for ten years at an estimated cost of 1.2 million silver. The education ministry continues its program to place students abroad.

Peiping China Tu Li Ping Lun Reich Chinese Ministry of Education United States Tu Li Ping Lin Germany Ministry of Education

Divorce Easier for Childless Marriages in Nazi Germany

In Munich, Dr Hans Frank, Nazi justice minister, circulated a directive to Bavarian courts declaring divorce easy for sterile or mentally or physically unfit marriages. He argued the state has no public interest in preserving such unions and will not permit divorces sought for whim or irresponsibility.

Munich Germany Nazi Germany Hans Frank

18000 Unemployed Work in Pennsylvania Forest Camps

About 18000 men in 88 emergency conservation work camps under the forests and waters department are reclaiming forest lands and building roads in Pennsylvania state forests game preserves and reservations. They are carrying out improvement cuttings park and camp development rust control and telephone line construction and maintenance.

Harrisburg Pa Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters

Glacier National Park Visitor Totals Rise by July 15

Glacier National Park reports 20994 visitors by July 15 up 1733 from the prior year, a 9.1 percent rise. Auto entries reach 6984, up from 4204 last year, while rail travel falls 17 percent to 1146. The note comes from Superintendent T. T Scovens.

Glacier National Park Mont ‘¢Up T. T Scovens Park

Prohibition Bureau Reorganized Into History in Agency Merge

Washington AP The presidents modified plan took effect affecting about 10 000 employees with roughly 900 seeking new jobs The prohibition bureau containing 1800 workers was merged into the justice department division of investigation Six hundred jobs were cut 200 in Washington and 400 nationwide The rest were re employed in the new agency The labor department absorbed the merged bureaus of investigation and naturalization with 3907 employees kept 275 given retirement or discharge notice The shipping board and merchant fleet corp were placed under commerce with 924 employees retained pending a later reduction Temporary retention continues for the public buildings and parks office in the capital The change aims to cut spending by about 5 million with further reorganizations planned for December

Washington Prohibition Bureau Justice Department Division of Investigation Bureaus of Investigation and Naturalization Labor Department United States Shipping Board Merchant Fleet Corporation Commerce Department Roper National Capital

Cause Of Railroad Wreck Injuring Six Presents Mystery

Six people remained in Fort Morgan hospitals after the derailment of the Burlington Aristocrat near Fort Morgan. Fourteen others injured were taken to Denver by a special train. Investigators found a sharp metal bar at the switch but could not explain how the engine and first car passed it. The center eight cars derailed while the rest stayed on track.

Fort Morgan Colo Burlington

French Troops Guard Frontier Towns Against Nazi Acts

Paris dispatch says French troops from Mulhouse garrison were sent to Huningue Kembs and Chalampe on the German frontier after residents demanded protection against Nazi activity. Troops at Chalampes occupied newly finished Rhine fortifications. In Trier Germany four Saar district residents face alleged refusal to surrender.

Paris Huningue Kembs Chalampe le Journal Mulhouse Chalampes Rhine Trier Germany Saar

Four jailed after border clash with frontier guard

Five German commune sts were arrested at the same time and charged with co operating with foreign communists. The group fired on a frontier guard while crossing the border, and were jailed Thursday.

Dave and Aimee Hutton Deny Divorce Reconciliation

David L. Hutton Jr. denied plans to withdraw his divorce suit from evangelist Aimee McPherson Hutton. His attorney said differences were ironed out and an agreement reached, while Mrs. Hutton denied reconciliation and both sides announced a divorce moratorium for now.

Los Angeles David L. Hutton, Jr Aimee McPherson Hutton Hutton Jerome Mayo

Decathlon Champion Dives For Lake Fish Feat

Olympic decathlon champion Jim Bausch testifies about a stunt at a Missouri lake resort where he life guards. He reportedly dived from a 40 foot platform struck a 19 pound bullhead, stunned it, and wrestled it ashore with William Coutt, owner of the resort, present.

Independence Jim Bausch William Coutt Bausch

Million Now Under NRA In 3 States

More than a million employees in Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin were expected to come under the NRA Thursday with pledges arriving at district administrative quarters from business firms. Pledges on Wednesday totaled 6 322 raising the district total to 932 456 employees under the blue eagle. Chicago firms under the code rose to 13 796 with 529 247 workers.

Chicago Illinois Iowa Wisconsin NRA Blue Eagle

Paroled Convict Slain In Streets

Temple Texas report tells of Hiram Thompson shot to death by four attackers while on parole to visit family. Thompson, convicted in Bell county for the 19 year old Charles Fewell murder in Belton park, was to serve the remainder of a twenty year sentence.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robert Toms Madam Mae Salon DE Beaute REX Beauty Shop Srd CTU Clubs Trove Oroboil Edna Derby S. Your Hotchin Hutchin Dinwiddies Frank J. Kouba Platts Ites Laboratoriea Booth St Cleveland la Pay Bolista Dave Aimee Than Zoric New Process Co
Search Courier

Search the Cedar Rapids Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication