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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1933
Page
17
A dense church directory lists congregations across avenues and streets with pastors, masses, Sunday schools, and services. Notable entries include Rev Russell F Judson at First-Churches and Rev EL PF Ausaic at CANate avenue, with mass times, catechism, and weekly prayer meetings.
Lois reflects at the kitchen sink on her limited means and daily chores while appreciating her husband Roger and daughter Ann. She dreams of relief such as a maid or catering, but acknowledges her relative luck with a home, a job, and a baby on the way as she plans a quiet evening with a new book. The piece mentions Salvation Army services at 1930 Seventh Street SE and related church activities.
The text lists services and activities for Sunshine Mission and several churches with times and locations, followed by a long fragment describing a kitchen scene. It mentions Sunday schools, Bible classes, young people's meetings, and lay leadership within multiple congregations, then shifts to a narrative about a dessert preparation using raspberry gelatin and peach toppings, ending with a note about recipe leaflets from Nancy.
A fragmented church notices page lists sermons and services across several congregations. Addresses include Fourth Avenue at Twelfth Street SE and L Avenue at Eighth Street NW with pastors Lehman Bonsack Rather and McCrory. Services span 945 a.m. Bible school, 11 a.m. morning worship, 6:30 p.m. youth meetings, 7:30 p.m. evening worship, plus midweek prayers and speaker credits.
The weekly schedule lists sermons and services at Fifth Avenue Church. Sunday school begins at 2 pm, with evening worship at 3 pm. Midweek events include a Thursday prayer and Bible study at 7:39 pm and a Sunday morning sermon titled Grace and Prayer.
Community religious notices list services at First Reformed Church and Grande Avenue locations. Rev. Engquist preaches at the Union service, Rev. Morrow leads Bible school and morning worship, with midweek prayer, Sunday school, and lectures on Gods Law and Truth. Reading room hours daily.
The Rev R Bruce West and Mrs West return from China where they visited their missionary son Kirk West. He will address the 11 am service at Westminster Presbyterian Church on My Impressions of China and Its Missions.
The Rev P G Dykhuizen of Cincinnati Ohio former pastor of First United Presbyterian church here will occupy the pulpit Sunday at 11 a m. He lived here three and a half years and took the Cincinnati pastorate six years ago.
William Gingsens seeks divorce after wife failed to return from a visit to her parents abroad. Judge Gowdy ruled grounds for divorce prove she did not come back after the war era. The husband recalls meeting his bride in Nice in 1919 and bringing her to North Dakota. she later grew homesick and vanished.
A compact excerpt presents three Q and A style thoughts by Albert Edward Wiggam D Sc author of The Fruit of the Family Tree. It discusses evolution, heredity, red hair attraction, and the impact of scientific training on behavior. The piece frames complex ideas in accessible remarks and cites scientists and regions.
A 74 page booklet by Albert Edward Wissam promises practical value to business people, salesmen, lawyers, and public contacts. It offers six practical principles derived from twenty thousand interviews and invites readers to request the work by sending ten cents and a stamped return envelope to Dr Wissam care of the newspaper.
John Roceca, a Wall Street broker, loses his fortune in the 1929 crash and retires to a Castleton, Virginia farm. He befriends Eleanor Cameron a schoolteacher, and Vera Godwin, wife of the violent Alan Godwin, who tries to use Eleanor to protect her children’s schooling while Vera loves her husband despite his faults. Godwin pursues Eleanor. she resists and confides to Granny, who consoles and advises Eleanor to continue teaching and face the town's gossip.
Eleanor frets over Jerico and a party but after a tearful parting with Granny she returns to daily chores. She wakes early, packs lunch, helps with breakfast, and heads toward John's deserted house, repeating Granny's vow to keep living and doing despite hardship.
The Sunday horoscope warns of slander and gossip linked to private writings, but notes gains for church and charitable groups. It advises birthday individuals to guard reputation against slander, with possible financial gains and a tendency to spend. A child born today may be bright and versatile, aided by friendships. Notable nativity: Charles G. Dawes, banker and ambassador.
Edith Kathryn Jirsa daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank H Jirsa of Sixth Street Road SW wed Dr Harold David Harrington of Iowa City on August 17 in Waterloo. Rev J Richmond Morgan officiated. Mrs Harrington, Coe College alumna, studied botany at Iowa University. Dr Harrington earned a PhD in science and belongs to Gamma Alpha and Sigma Xi.
Mr and Mrs M J Reid of Rochester and their children Barbara Ann and Jerry Jr left Saturday after weeks with Mr Reid's parents Mr and Mrs J S Reid at 1739 Fifth Avenue SE and with Mrs Reid's parents Mr and Mrs C W Sundberg at 900 Ninth Avenue SW They visited Chicago for a week during the stay. Guests included daughter Mrs Lyle McIntire of Des Moines and her daughter Joan and daughter in law Mrs J E Reid with her son Jackie, with Mrs McIntire returning home Saturday and Mrs Reid traveling to Centerville to visit her mother Mrs Lacy Morrison.
A fatal accident occurred at 8:30 am when Joseph Dutrt was struck by a car on Seventeenth Avenue. Mrs. J W Moon travels to Los Angeles. Coyotes Jack and Jill donated to the city for Bever Park Zoo. John J Hrbek elected secretary of the national Sokol convention in Baltimore. Raymond W Gibney heads to Portland for a month. Local Hebrew Progressive club officers named. Wells C Peck relocates to Cedar Rapids to practice law.
Helen Krause daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Krause of 1129 Tenth Street NW and Everett Martinson were married August 19 at Town City in the Methodist church parsonage. Attendants Zeffie Koblasse and Fred Nathan joined the ceremony. The bride wore a dark blue ensemble with a bouquet of rosebuds and a reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple plans to reside at 1129 Tenth Street NW.
Mrs Ralph Stonebraker and her ward Miss Arline Croft of 1617 Sixth Avenue SE departed Saturday afternoon for a few days at the Chicago World’s Fair.
Pattern 1501 offers a tanly frock with a flounce, available in sizes 6 through 14 and requiring 2 yards 36 inch fabric for size 8 plus edging. Illustrated step by step sewing instructions included. Send 15 cents to The Gazette Pattern Dept for catalog and pattern at 243 West 17th Street New York City.
Miss Erma Montillon and Steven Sanford Stockwell were married today at the bride’s home by Rev. C. W. Maggat. In Mount Vernon avenue near Oak Hill Cemetery, John Townsend suffered serious injuries when a wagon wheel ran over him after a runaway. His wife and two children escaped unharmed. A London business leader known as A Friend visits the city, while Rev E J Lockwood vacations at Minnesota lakes.
Three menus from Mrs Alexander George and Cherry vie for dessert. The Bake shows a dinner menu with escalloped ham and potatoes and a cherry pie. Instructions include making a cherry filling with sugar, butter, flour, and spices, assembling a crust, baking, and serving warm or cold. The note adds that the success of salads depends on blending and chilling.
Aunt Het blames Jim for their quarrel and his blunt reply about a new hat reveals tension. The exchange shows domestic friction and sharp humor in a small household scene.
Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Henderson and their son Burt of Los Angeles visited Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Atkinson at 1600 B Avenue NE. They came from Chicago after attending A Century of Progress and from Indianapolis to visit Mrs. Henderson's sister and family.
Mrs Ed Dose and others from this city attended the induction of Sister Mary Lois into the Franciscan order at St Josephs convent in Milwaukee. Sister Mary Lois will teach at St Alvernia in Chicago this fall after a visit with her mother.
Mr and Mrs Milo Runkle of 1740 Seventh Avenue SE hosted a brief call from Mrs Gene Carbee of Pasadena California. She is visiting her parents in Lisbon during a short stay.
Edna K. Dieman studio dancers led by Miss Dieman will travel to Oakdale Sunday to entertain patients at the sanatorium at 5 o clock.
Cedar Rapids attendees at the Jenna family reunion at Ans include Donald and Elmer, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bargue, Irma M Klahn, Albert Jr. and daughters Kathryn and Lucille, Charley Johns and children Roland and Margaret, plus Mr. and Mrs. E. Johns and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bowers of Janesville, L. Schlemme of Scotch Grove, Emmet Stivers of Morley, Helen Port of Olin, Jud Nichols and daughter Elemeree, Sarah Johns and Luella Thompson of Monticello.
Guests in the John Randa home at 618 Sixth avenue SE include Martin Bullinger and Edmund Krier of Los Angeles. They joined Mr and Mrs John Raneda, their daughter Grace, and Miss Anna Jacobs on a trip to Chicago for the Century of Progress exhibition last week.
Mr and Mrs H G Rubie of Pocatello Idaho returned home Thursday after visiting Mrs Rubie's parents Mr and Mrs T J Leahy at 1900 Bever avenue SE. The couple also traveled to Chicago to attend the fair during their stay.
Mr and Mrs Frank Koutnik of 1605 Eighth Avenue SE traveled to Chicago on Friday to attend the fair, reporting a pleasant trip and enjoyable events.
Hazel Siver daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Siver Center Point road NE was surprised on her eleventh birthday Wednesday after noon by friends. Games were played and refreshments served. Guests included Dorothy Johnson Jane Esther Stamy Roger Stamy Leone Larson Betty Thomas Betty Darling Georgia Mazena Blanche Lulu and Hazel Siver.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alonzo B Morrison were conducted by Rev P D Aldershot Friday at the home of her son John T Morrison. Born December 6 1881 in Butler County Pa she moved to Poweshiek County at age six and married Alonzo B Morrison January 4 1894. He died ten months ago. She is survived by her son and one sister Mrs F A Farmer.
Funeral services for Mrs. Grant Carl died Wednesday were held Saturday at her home with Rev. H N Poston presiding. Born Josephine Joerger at Lowdon on April 26 1885 she married Grant Carl on June 19 1924. She is survived by her husband her mother Mrs J J Joerger of Lowden two sons Don Henry of Maquoketa Wayne Henry of Tipton and two sisters Mrs A Struck of Mechanicsville and Mrs A P Reid of Lowden.
Paul Stanley a Grinnell carpenter sustained a fractured cheek bone and eye injury after a crowbar slipped and struck him in the face on Friday.
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