Cedar Rapids Enters Nine In Bridge Tourney
Cedar Rapids sends nine players to Clear Lake for the second annual state championship bridge tournament at the Clear Lake Country Club August 17 to 20. Mrs. E Beattie and Mrs. M O Reiff defend last year’s state contract pair title with trophy permanence possible after three wins. other Cedar Rapids competitors include Mrs. Frank C Byers and Mrs. Carl Jordan among names listed. The Iowa State Bridge league sponsors the event with Beattie a trustee and committee member. 125 cups and trophies will be awarded overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Clear Lake Country Club
E. Beattie
M. O. Reiff
Cedar Rapids
Frank C. Byers
Carl Jordan
van Vechten Shaffer
Weaver Witwer
John C. Reid
Robert S. Cook
Iowa State Bridge League
Beattie
Byers
Helen Sangree Smith Celebrates Thirteenth Birthday
The rain did not stop Vernon Heights children from attending Helen Sangree Smith's birthday party at 2329 Hillcrest Drive SE. Daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Smith, Helen and guests Jean Anthony, Margaret Ann Foster, Peggy Bode, Marilyn Frantz, Lucia Mae Smith, Mavis Gillis, and Mary Louise Hart joined in games and a late luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Heights
Helen Sangree Smith
Paul W. Smith
Hillcrest Drive
Jean Anthony
Margaret Ann Foster
Peggy Bode
Marilyn Frantz
Lucia Mae Smith
Mavis Gillis
Mary Louise Hart
Miss Mary Bell Visits Cedar Rapids Before Wisconsin Trip
Miss Mary Bell dean of women at Coe college arrived Tuesday from Huron South Dakota to spend a day in Cedar Rapids. She plans a motor trip through northern Wisconsin before returning to Cedar Rapids for part five of the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bell
Coe College
Huron
Cedar Rapids
Wisconsin
Leibsohn Hosts In-Law Guests From Chicago
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Leibsohn entertain over the weekend with their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schurman and their daughter Nancy, along with Ada Kaplan of Chicago visiting from Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Leibsohn
Fifth Avenue SE
Jack Schurman
Nancy
Ada Kaplan
Chicago
Kitchins Return From Chicago Trip
Prof and Mrs Joseph Kitchin arrive back in Cedar Rapids after a week in Chicago. Mrs Isaac Kitchin, the professor's mother, who has been visiting for ten days, will return to Chicago Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kitchin
Third Avenue SE
Chicago
Isaac Kitchin
Professor Kitchin
Cedar Rapids
Marshall Home Hosts Visitation by Des Moines Guests
Mrs. Clare Marshall receives her sister Miss Verona Hayette and Miss Alvira of Des Moines at 355 Pleasant Drive SE. They arrived Saturday and plan to stay several more days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Marshall
Pleasant Drive
Dinner dance opens Eastern Iowa Tennis tourney week
Marking the start of the Eastern Iowa Tennis tournament the event features a dinner dance and guest night at the Country Club on Thursday night extending the August 18 to 20 schedule.
Miss Harriet Sargent Returns From Muscatine Visit
Miss Harriet Sargent of 1625 First Avenue East returned Monday after a week with Mrs. Robert Richards in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Sargent
First Avenue E
Robert Richards
Muscatine
Mrs Tibbitts and Wies Return From Chicago Visit
Mrs Clair W Tibbitts and Miss Evélynn Wies returned Sunday from Chicago after a two week visit with relatives. Mrs H Mattern of Chicago, sister of Mrs M G Wies, had been a guest at 1716 Grande avenue SE and also returned to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair W. Tibbitts
C Avenue NE
Evélynn
Wies
Grande Avenue SE
Chicago
H. Mattern
M. G. Wies
Suny
First Lutheran group meeting at Velma Baumhoffer home
The Josephine Werner class of the First Lutheran church held its monthly gathering Monday evening at Miss Velma Baumhoffer’s residence 2200 Rockford Road SW. Bridge and banco games followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Werner
First Lutheran Church
Velma Baumhoefner
Rockford Road
Bridge
Banco
Dinner Honors Brunswick Guests of Mrs Ingram
Mr and Mrs George E Smith hosted a Sunday dinner at 375 Seventh Avenue SW for Mrs Richmond Martin and her daughter Elizabeth of Brunswick Georgia visiting sister of Mrs Ingram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Smith
Seventh Avenue SW
Richmond Martin
Elizabeth
Brunswick, Ga
Charles Ingram
Martin
Woman's Benefit Meets at Moose Hall Wednesday
The Woman's Benefit association will gather Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the Moose hall for a business session followed by a party. All members and friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Benefit
Woman’s Benefit Association
Moose Hall
Mrs Hulda Martinek Hosts Friendly Circle Event
The Friendly Circle of Macca bees will be entertained Wednesday evening by Mrs Hulda Martinek at 226 Ninth Street NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle of Maccabees
Hulda Martinek
Ninth Street NW
Forest Companions Meet in Regular Session
Companions of the Forest of America will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the F. W. Va. hall located at 109 1/2 Second Street NE.
Maccabees Picnic at Ellis Park Duck Pond
Seehaccam court No. 29 Maccabees plans a Wednesday picnic at noon at Ellis park Duck pond. Members should bring usual picnic items. There will be games and contests for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabees
Seehaccam Court
Ellis Park
Meeting Between L A and B of R T Bo ES of R T
Two groups labeled L A and B of R T Bo ES of R T are slated to meet. The brief notice provides no further details on date location or agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
R. T
Bo ES
Cedar Auxiliary 193 Meeting At Ellis Park
Cedar Auxiliary No. 193 to N A L C will meet Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Ellis Park. A picnic supper will be served after the meeting for members and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Auxiliary
Cedar Auxiliary No
Ellis Park
Silhouettes Mark Closing Ceremony At YWCA Camp
Allegorical silhouettes closed Camp Wapsie YWCA ceremonies with river and campfire tableaux depicting nature and pioneers. Bernice Curran planned the program while Mervyn Pollins read, Vivian Bruce played flute, and Maurine Hamblin provided piano. Each camper sent a lighted candle down the river to end the rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Wapsie Y. W.C. A
Camp Wapsie
Bernice Curran
Mervyn Pollins
Vivian Bruce
Maurine Hamblin
Carlson Eaton engagement for Moline couple announced
Mr and Mrs George E Carlson of Moline Illinois announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Helen to Edward L Eaton son of Mrs Walter M Eaton 1407 Fourth avenue SE The wedding is planned for October in Moline Miss Carlson graduated from Moline high school in 1927 and Northern Illinois State Teachers College in DeKalb in 1930 She has taught in Decatur for two years Eaton attended Washington high school and Moline high school He studied at Coe College and is affiliated with Delta Phi He works for the Standard Branch corporation in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Carlson
Moline
Ill
Helen
Edward L. Eaton
Walter M. Eaton
Fourth Avenue SE
Miss Carlson
Northern Illinois State Teachers College
DeKalb
Decatur
Eaton
Washington High School
Mr. Eaton
Coe College
Delta Phi
Standard Branch Corporation
Cedar Rapids
Birthday dinner honors Kohl family members in Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs W C Kohl hosted a Sunday dinner at 1608 J Avenue NE in honor of daughter Lillian and Mrs Albert Kohl as guests from Cedar Rapids Mount Vernon Lis a and surrounding areas attended including E R Kohl Al bert Kohl and their sons Robert and Richard, Merril Wilson Margaret Leeh man and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Kohl
J Avenue
Lillian
Kohl
Albert Kohl
E. R. Kohl
Robert
Richard
Harry Kohl
Velma Kohl
E. B. Johnston
B. D. Kohl
Martha* Wilson
Merril Wilson
Elbert Wilson
DeLoffe
Margaret Leehman
Douglas Kohl
Cedar Rapids
H. W. Leigh
Doris
Sam Gamble
Dorothy
Mount Vernon
Roy Gamble
Morris
Lewis
Joe
Lisa
Mrs Merklin and Niece Visit in Colorado
Mrs Gertrude Merklin and her niece Mrs Harry Hetherington left Monday for Greeley Colorado for a 94 month visit with Mrs Hetheringtons father Pierce James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Merklin
Harry Hetherington
Greeley
Colo
Pierce James
Beta Sigma Phi Picnic Supper Planned at Ellis Park
The Sigma chapter will host a picnic supper at the Ellis park river pavilion Wednesday at 6 p.m. If rain occurs the regular business meeting will move to the Montrose hotel at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Ellis Park River
Montrose Hotel
Miss Bessie Banes and Frank Dvorak Wed at Elberon Home
Miss Bessie Banes daughter of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Banes of Oelwein and Frank Dvorak son of Mrs Mary Dvorak of Elberon united in marriage at 9 AM officiated by Rev F D Chada at 1229 First Street SW The bride wore white satin and pink roses Attendant was sister Mrs William Yilek in pink net and white satin A wedding dinner was served at noon at the bride’s mother’s home in Elberon They will reside in Elberon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Banes
Rudolph Banes
Oelwein
Frank Dvorak
Mary Dvorak
Elberon
F. D. Chada
First Street
William Yilek
Mrs Simmons and Mrs Burke Host Tea for Anne Cashman's Ne Wedding
Mrs Glen A Simmons and Mrs John M Burke entertained Monday evening for Miss Anne Cashman whose marriage to William Hagen will take place later this month. The event was at Mrs Simmons home with Bunce at five tables and first prize won by Mrs Peter Rehder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen A. Simmons
Sixteenth Street
John M. Burke of
Ryan
Anne Cashman
William Hagen
Simmons
Bunce
Peter Rehder
Second Christian Church Woman's Council Meet
The Woman's council of the Second Christian church will meet Wednesday at 2 PM at the home of Mrs. Walter Clauson 511 First Avenue SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Christian Council
Woman's Council of the
Second Christian Church
Walter Clauson
First Avenue
Circle church event hosts named in notices
A church day at 2 et is announced with hostesses listed as Mrs. Charles Hess Mrs. John Wasretan Mrs. Earl Cline and Mrs. B D Bedell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hess
John Wasretan
Earl Cline
B. D. Bedell
Yearend Family Reunions Highlight Summer Picnics
The March family held a Sunday reunion at Bever park Cedar Rapids with a noon picnic. Attendees included Jeman and Leonard March, Miss Therine Lafferty, Earl Lewis and Cecil, Roy Porter, Emma Berry and Florence, E. M. March and daughters Lois and Ruth, Doherty, Fahl and Verlene, and others from Cedar Rapids. The Engle Herwig reunion followed at Marion's Thomas park with a program featuring a George Sheets reading and performances by Dorothy Bowser and Ivan Tritle. Officers elected included George Sheets president and Fern Klopp secretary treasurer. The Weis family celebrated a 75th birthday during their reunion near Palo, joining many relatives from Atkins to Shellsburg. The Fuhrmeister association planned its Bever park meeting with officers named and members from multiple towns attending. shellsburg park was chosen for the 1933 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March
Bever Park
Jeman
Leonard
Therine Lafferty
Earl Lewis
Cecil
Marion
Roy Porter
Brandon
Emma Berry
Florence
E. M. March
Lois
Ruth
Thomas Doherty
Ora Fahl
Verlene
Charles
Weiringer
Edward Gohrs
Jack
Bobby
James McLaughlin
Howard McLaughlin
Carl Morse
Nadine
Cedar Rapids
Engle-Herwig
Thomas Park
George Sheets
Dorothy Bowser
Ivan Tritle
Robert Klopp
Betty Sheets
Walter Lewis
Fern Klopp
Marie Rutenberg
George Lewis
Clara Herwig
Harry Peterson
Muscatine
Kenneth Jordan
Bert Tritle
John Tritle
Barney Tritle
Harry
Charles Tritle
Leslie Bardoner
Alburnett
Sheets
A. R. Che
Arthur Klopp
Weeds Park
E. J. Weis
Weis
Graham McFarlane
McFarlane
Palo
Edward J. Weis
Jean
Cedaraneae
L. O. Worley
Ely
Horace Miss In
Coleman
Davison, Mich
George Long and I
Cedar Falls
Wilar
Woodbine
Cedar Og Central City
Manchester
Winthrop
Winton
Mechanicsville
Shellsburg
Couple returns from Europe to trace family roots
Mr and Mrs Joseph Kubicek of 2740 Second Avenue SE returned Saturday from a two months trip to Czechoslovakia and France. In Czechoslovakia they found the birthplaces of their parents who came to this country after the Civil War and also visited several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kubicek
Second Avenue SE
Czechoslovakia
France
Kubicek
Birthday Party for Donald Skolsky at Mrs Shirk’s
Mrs. Leo Shirk hosted a Saturday afternoon birthday party at 1621 J avenue NE for her nephew Donald Skolsky who turned six. Guests included Mrs. Joseph C. Skolsky Buddy Bruna Helen Tefer Anna Mae Tefer Mildred Mahring Jerry Mahring Jean Phillips Geraldine Phillips Bessie Jean Zumer and Bobby Skolsky as helpers with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Shirk
J Avenue NE
Donald Skolsky
Shirk
Joseph C. Skolsky
Buddy Bruna
Helen
Anna Mae Tefer
Mildred
Jerry Mahring
Jean
Geraldine Phillips
Bessie Jean Zumer
Bobby Skolsky
Black Home Hosts Pasadena and Waubeek Guests
Mr and Mrs C W Black of route 1 entertain Mrs Della Fail of Pasadena California and Mrs Carrie Miles of Waubeek as guests arriving Monday for a planned month stay in the Black home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Black
Route 1
Della Fail
Pasadena
Calif
Carrie Miles
Waubeek
Aearents
Herore
Mote Osm
Hi Twelve Club Hosts Dinner and Bridge Party
Members of the Hi-Twelve bridge club held a dinner at Dorland's Inn in Lincoln Heights Saturday evening. Dancing and bridge prizes followed with awards going to Mrs. James G. Bennett and William Herron, among several couples in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi-Twelve Bridge Club
Dorland
Anna Oore Elected President of John Hussana Church Class
Anna Oore was elected president of the S class at a Sunday meeting held at Emily Stelcik’s home 67 Fourteenth Avenue SW. Viasta Tomes was named vice president and scribe Antoinette Vampola secretary and Effie Sandboe treasurer Also attending were Mary Louise Aumer Mildred Mathes and Emily Stelcik Plans were made for a picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Oore
John Hussana
Emily Stelcik
Fourteenth Avenue
Viasta Tomes
Antoinette Vampola
Effie Sandboe
Mary Louise Aumer
Mildred Mathes
Marriage Announcement Evelyn OFarrell and Elroy Floerchinger
Mr and Mrs Frank O Farrell announce the marriage of their daughter Evelyn June to Elroy L Floerchinger son of Mrs Anna Floerchinger 1025 Second Street SE The service was read Monday afternoon by Rev William Evans at Central Park Presbyterian Church Attendants were Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kruger the bridegrooms brother in law and sister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O'Farrell
Evelyn June
Elroy L. Floerchinger
Anna Floerchinger
Second Street
William Evans
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Larence Kruger
Junior Arts Association Plans Dinner Dance
The Junior Arts association will hold a special meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the public library art room to finalize plans for a dinner dance set for August 24 at the Montrose hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public
Montrose Hotel
Harry Paar Named Lincoln Hotel Receiver
Harry F. Paar was appointed receiver for the Lincoln hotel by Judge Thomas B. Powell after a Perfection Building Corp petition citing $12 613.50 in back rent. The order grants possession of hotel equipment and the lease termination, with a temporary injunction to keep Loftus from interfering with the receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Paar
Lincoln Hotel
Thomas B. Powell
Perfection Building Corporation
William G. Loftus
Loftus
Powell
Atkins-A family picnic honors Newtons fifth anniversary
A Sunday picnic at the W. J. Newton home in Shellsburg celebrated the fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Newton. Attendees included multiple families from Atkins Newhall Boone and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Haerther
Eldo Paulsen
Newhall
A. E. Haerther
Dorothy Michel
Boone
Linn County Jail Detainees in 1931 Report
Sheriff’s office records show eight hundred eighty three persons detained in Linn county jail during 1931. The figure covers every booking for any cause including those awaiting county and federal grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Sheriff's Office
Honeymoon Memories Revival For Cedar Rapids Couple
Henry Reed aged 90, Civil War veteran, and Harriett Hal Carpenter Reed recall a 64 year old honeymoon trip that began near their Cedar Rapids home. The pair, visiting from Chicago, reminisced about their train journey with the Carpenter family and the town’s pioneer era. They stayed at Hotel Montrose and were hosted at a family dinner by Taylor Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Reed
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Harriett “Hal” Carpenter
Missouri River
Artificial bids trap opponents in Vanderbilt club play
In an eastern city two top contract teams tested the Vanderbilt Club convention. North-South used weak hand responses to force bids, aiming to trap East-West into costly decisions, but the strategic duo miscalculated and failed to secure the intended advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt Club
Harold S. Vanderbilt
West North East Am
T&fl
South
North
East
Rest and restraint guide for infantile paralysis management
The article advises bed rest for 24 hours at first signs of illness suggesting rest for 10 days in polymyelitis cases regardless of early paralysis. It warns paralysis may appear 24 to 48 hours after onset and recommends padded splints, cautious later exercises, and expert orthopedic supervision to avoid deformities.
Children raise funds by backyard show for Camp Good Health
Fourteen children staged dances songs and readings at the Frederick home on Avenue NE to raise 3.60 for Camp Good Health. The event drew neighborhood attention and prompted a repeat performance for campers. Participants included Betty Lou and Barbara Frederick and several Nelson McGuire Kridler and O'Brien children as part of a second benefit by the same group after a prior July program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Frederick
Avenue NE
The
Gazette
Camp Good Health
Betty Lou Frederick
Barbara Frederick
Colleen Lyman
Marshall Nelson
Louis Nelson
Marshall B. Nelson
Billy McGuire
Betty Jean McGuire
Peggy McGuire
W. A. McGuire
Jean Kridler
Harold Kridler
Paul Kridler
Billy Norris
J. W. Norris
la Verne Hill
A. G. Hill
Dorothy Batchelder
Ira Batchelder
Dot O’brien
Frank O’brien
OOD sportsmanship in politics quote by James Gavin
A James Gavin remark frames political sportsmanship as the absence of sincerity. The quote notes that courteous behavior in politics often masks a deeper lack of honesty and genuine intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gavin
North should double and bid two notrump in bridge problem
In a bridge bidding scenario stated as East overcalls one club South preempts two hearts and North with 643 975 A6 and Q87543 should answer Two notrump. The two heart overcall signals a strong hand and North must provide a stop in the opponents suit and a side Ace to give South a chance at another bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
South
North
Drowning death prompts rebuke for resuscitation inaction
A local drowning incident notes no revival attempts within two hours and implies officials should be censured for gross negligence. The clipping also discusses a teen's personal questions about responsibility and a late curfew, reflecting on safety and parental control.
Preserving Watermelon With Shellac Question
A reader asks if coating a watermelon with shellac and burying it in sand can keep it fresh and whether the wood alcohol in shellac could cause poisoning. The reply: No, shellac contains wood alcohol and a poisoning risk is present. the practice is not advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T
Kruidenier Presides As City Council Meets
A bare majority of the city council met Tuesday to approve monthly bills and payrolls. Dan Kruidenier served as acting mayor while Mayor Stepanek Louis Burgus and David Bleakley attended the Iowa League of Municipalities convention in Spencer until Thursday. Maude Krebs read payrolls. bills passed on motion of Louis Zika and second by Ed Stefan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Stepanek
Louis Burgus
David G. Bleakley
Iowa League of Municipalities
Spencer
Dan Kruidenier
Public Safety
Maude Krebs
Louis Zika
Ed Stefan
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
Mrs. Lester Perm of Cleveland Ohio says the tonic helps her manage four children and housework. She claims the medicine strengthens the nervous system and boosts energy, urging others to try it as it is sold by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lester Perm
E. 266Th Street
Cleveland
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dean Bell
Des Moines
Miss Sargent
Baumhoefner
Clubs
Y.W.C.A. Camp
Edward Eaton
Moline, Ill
Mrs. Kohl
Colorado
Banes
Dvorak
Miss Cashman
Engle-Herwig Reunion
Europe
Hi-Twelve Club
John Huss
O’farrell
Floerchinger
Junior Arts Association
Harry Paar
Clinton
Mr. Reed
Ann Carpenter
Dar Rapids
Hal
Cleopatra
Harry Reed
Josephine Culbertson
Personal Health Service
Camp Good Health Fame
Lorne A. Milne
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Fam 9 Regater
PLACE
Mae West
St. Louis
Kruschen
Hold
Dial
Kruidenier
Hedges Company
Council
Raye
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!