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 35 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1934

Page

12

Esther Morrison Bride Of C E Rowe In Simple Wedding

Mrs. John H. Shavers announces the marriage of her daughter Esther Shaver Morrison to C. E. Rowe in a simple ceremony at the Shaver home. Rev. J. Renwick McCullough of Westminster Presbyterian Church officiated. They will reside at 1831 Ridgewood Terrace SE.

John H. Shavers Esther Shaver Morrison C. E. Rowe Shaver J. Renwick McCullough Westminster Presbyterian Church Rowe Rowe Electric Company Ridgewood Terrace SE

Early Iowa Room In Little Gallery Praised

The Early Iowa Sitting Room arranged by Mrs A B Van Dyke in the better homes room at the Little Gallery drew praise from more than 150 guests at a Sunday tea. The Iowa Artists club show featuring forty one Iowa painters is on display in the gallery for January.

A. B. van Dyke Little Gallery Iowa

Stewart Leaves for New York After Holidays Visit

Forrest Stewart flew to New York City after weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs A C Stewart at 352 Park Ter SE. His mother will visit Chicago briefly before returning.

Forrest Stewart New York City A. C. Stewart Park Terrace SE Chicago

Mrs Sample Visits Council Bluffs After Week in Omaha Area

Mrs. Robert Sample of Los Angeles traveled to Council Bluffs on Saturday after spending a week with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Donald P Barnes 352 Garden drive SE.

Robert Sample Los Angeles Council Bluffs Donald P. Barnes Garden Drive

Mrs Blossom Kirk Returns After Midwest Trip

Mrs Blossom Kirk of 2416 Fourth Avenue SE has returned after spending ten days visiting Chicago and Milwaukee in the Midwest.

Blossom Kirk Fourth Avenue SE Chicago Milwaukee

Surprise Birthday Party for Edward Hospodarsky Held at Mettzgar Home

Friends of Edward Hospodarsky gathered at Harry Mettzgar’s Rockford road residence for a surprise party. Games and music entertained attendees including Freda Fisher Hazel Stanley Eleanor Hospodarsky Irene Hospodarsky Evelyn Stejskal Louise Metzgar Kathryn Metzgar Mabel Vanvivere Maxine Evans Lillian Hospodarsky Leona Metzgar Melvin Simpson Donald Stary George E Stary Edward Blinkensop Henry Vial Leo Formanck Orie Brown Everett Hillock Joseph Rozek Winifred Wims Walter Scorpis Earl Edgington John Metzgar.

Edward Hospodarsky Harry Mettzgar Rockford Road Freda Fisher Hazel Stanley Eleanor Hospodarsky Irene Hospodarsky Evelyn Stejskal Louise Metzgar Kathryn Metzgar Mabel Vanvivere Maxine Evans Lillian Hospodarsky Leona Metzgar Melvin Simpson Donald Stary George E. Stary Edward Blinkensop Henry Vial Leo Formanck Orie Brown Everett Hillock Joseph Rozek Winifred Wims Walter Scorpis Earl Edgington John Metzgar

Surprise Birthday Dinner for J A Shepard

Children and grandchildren north of Mount Vernon gathered Sunday for a surprise fifty fifth birthday dinner in honor of J A Shepard. Present were Grace Nassif and her sons Fred and Raymond plus the Sturgeon family with Eugene Irene and Thomas Chester and Golda Eames and Mildred Kelley all of Cedar Rapids. Also attending were Mr and Mrs Shepard and their children Loretta and Victor at home.

J. A. Shepard Mount Vernon Grace Nassif Fred Raymond Thomas Sturgeon Eugene Irene Thomas Chester Golda Eames Mildred Kelley Cedar Rapids Shepard Loretta Victor

G A R and W R C Install Officers In Joint Session

G A R and W R C conducted a joint installation in W F W hall Eugene Allen installing officer assisted by Elizabeth Beall. Officers named for post and corps include George Bushnell and W A Netbauer with multiple senior officers and auxiliaries, roses and ponl Settlas decorated hall. Visitors from Daughters of Veterans and Ladies of the G A R attended. refreshments served to seventy five.

Woman's Relief Corps TGZ Cook G.A.R Sursday W.F J. H. Goodhue J. H Hildebrandt Sarah Slocum Norvilla Ellis Emma Burmeister Dora Jeffrey Bete Hollom Elizabeth Cora Farley Lois Follin Eva Kisinger Adeline Churchill Maud Haverka Maybelle Williams Minnie Lukehart Emery Leatherberry

Mrs Knox Hosts Card Club Luncheon and Bridge

The Wednesday Card club is hosted by Mrs. Charles S. Knox at 350 Pleasant Drive SE. She will entertain members with a luncheon and bridge session this week.

Mrs. Knox Charles S. Knox Pleasant Drive SE

Wedding of Genevieve McManus and Marcelus Broihier in Chicago

Miss Genevieve McManus Ossian daughter of James McManus wed Marcelus Broihier Calmar son of E C Broihier on Sept 23 1933 at St Patrick s Church Chicago. Rev T J Hayes officiated and the couple were attended by James and Mrs Daly. They will reside in Calmar where the bridegroom works at the post office.

Calmar Genevieve McManus Ossian James McManus Marcellus Broihier E. C. Broihier St. Patrick's Church Chicago T. J Hayes James Daly

Lutheran Missionary Society Elects Officers at Brockens Home

The Strawberry Point group met Friday evening at John Brockens home and elected officers. Mrs John Brockens was named president and Mrs Adolph Schuchmann secretary and treasurer. The society spent $71.93 on missions during the last year.

Strawberry Point Lutheran Missionary Society John Brockens Adolph Schuchmann

Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Prevents And Cures Colds

An old advertisement urges readers to prevent and treat colds with Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine. It promotes avoiding crowds, dressing warmly, and taking LBQ tablets daily to ward off infection or drive out a current cold. The piece touts decades of use and lists 30c and 50c sizes.

Grove

Sunday School Protest Sparks Nazi Police Breakup

Berlin reports that about 100 pastors faced possible suspension for insubordination after protesting Reichsbishop Ludwig Mueller. Rev. Martin Niemoeller led readings as police dispersed 1000 Sunday school boys leaving St. Paul’s Church, bands folded, Hitler Youth uniforms seen, cries of obedience to God.

Berlin Reichsbishop Ludwig Mueller Martin Niemueller Emergency Federation Niemoceller German Bible Circle Church of St. Paul Nilemoeller Iron Cross

Suspect Held Over Veterinarian Case And Missing Drugs

Paul Fishburn 35 an itinerant was held by police after being arrested at the union station with a veterinarian instrument case drugs and supplies. He claimed to be a herdsman bought the items in Chicago about a year ago. Wheatland Iowa authorities reported a missing case from Dr C J Heckard a Wheatland veterinarian. police say Fishburn may have been wearing stolen overalls from the doctor s car and he was to be held pending Wheatland officials arrival.

Paul Fishburn Condon Dyson Fishburn Union Station Chicago Sai Fishburn Earl Stanley Oe Stanley Wheatland Iowa C.J. Heckard Davenport Stanley G. K. Thompson Pottawattamie Thompson Monay

Beardsley Rumi Named On Commission To Study U S Int Economic Policy

Beardsley Rumi son of Dr and Mrs W Rumi and dean of social science at the University of Chicago has been appointed to a eight member commission headed by Robert M Hutchins to study the United States international economic policy. The panel will examine tariffs capital movements and the monetary system and report by Oct 1 1934 funded by the Rockefeller Institute. Additional members include Alvin A Hansen William T Gardiner Carl L Alsberg Isaiah Bowman Guy Stanton Ford and Alfred H Stone.

Beardsley Rumi W. Rumi Fifth Avenue SE University of Chicago America Robert M Hutchins United States Rockefeller Institute Roosevelt Alvin A. Hansen Minnesota University William T. Gardiner Incorporated Investors Boston Mass Carl L. Alsberg Stanford Food Research Institute Stanford Calif Isaiah Bowman National Research Council Washington, D. C Guy Stanton Ford Alfred H. Stone Jackson, Miss

Pair Executed for Slaying During Wilkes-Barre Robbery

In Bellefonte Pennsylvania on Monday Frank Stabinski and Anthony P Tetrosky were electrocuted for the murder of 18 year old Mary Malinowsk i during a home robbery near Wilkes Barre more than a year ago.

Bellefonte, Pa Frank Stabinski Anthony P. Tetrosky Mary Malinowski Wilkes-Barre

Birth Announcement for Morrow Son in St Luke's Hospital

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morrow at St Luke's Hospital on January 7. Rhode Island is 1 470th the size of Alaska but has ten times as many people.

Robert Morrow N Street St. Luke's Hospital Rhode Island Alaska

What’s In Fashion Dress Trends For Mid Winter Bridge

A fashion page notes bridge players can wear stylish dresses with gameplay suited details. It describes six dress styles to look polished at the table, including dark dresses with bright plastrons or waistcoats, cowl necklines, epaulets, ankle length skirts, and shirtwaist looks with satin tops. It also highlights knitted afternoon dresses with bright yarns and decorative yokes and sleeves.

Amos Parrish

Patrick Henry the dog returns after fourteen month absence

A black and white bulldog named Patrick Henry, missing for fourteen months, is home after a Gazette display ad and $50 reward led to a positive identification. Mrs. Craemer and family traveled to meet the dog, who answered to Pat, at the Dutton residence.

Pat Patrick Henry Gazette H. N. Craemer Sunday Gazette Craemer

Funeral services mark life of Miss Lulu Cronkhite

Special to The Gazette obituary notes Lulu Cronkhite 52 of Chicago died pneumonia in Chicago. Born near Olin 1881 she served at Grant hospital and Navy nurse, with survivors in Kansas City and Chicago. Funeral at Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago.

Olin Lulu Cronkhite Chicago W. C. Peck Earl Hodgkin Methodist Church Miss Cronkhite John Florence Cronkhite Fourth Presbyterian Church Roy Harrison Anderson Miss Cr

Wapello Derexa Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers

The Wapello Derexa Rebekah Lodge installed officers Friday evening led by Mrs. Ollie Carey as N G and Mrs. Lena Foster as V G. Other officers named include secretary Jessie Lockwood treasurer Martha Donaldson and further roles filled by Lille Adye Josephine Reutinger Nellie Guthrie Myrtle Mills Gail Bishop Mayme Davison Coral Butler Meaude Lesnet Elsie Morledge Suebbens Rhoda Ball and Bridget Murphy. Bridges and details given for the lodge lineup.

Wapello Derexa Rebekah Lodge Ollie Carey N.G Lena Foster V.G Jessie Lockwood Martha Donaldson Lille Adye Josephine Reutinger N. G Nellie Guthrie V. G Myrtle Mills Gail Bishop

Mary Border of Mount Vernon Dies at 79

Mrs. Mary E. Border 79 lifelong Mount Vernon resident died Sunday of pneumonia at her daughter Mrs. A J Bobst home. Born November 22 1854 as Mary E Doty she was married to Theodore Border who died thirteen years ago survived by her daughter and a grandson she reared WC T U member funeral Tuesday at 2 30 at the Methodist church

Mount Vernon Mary E. Border A.J. Bobst Mary E. Doty Theodore Border

Nothing Like Jobs To Spread Spirit Of Happiness

A reader notes that local job gains brighten neighborhoods with men returning to work and families enjoying meals together. In a later column Babe advises Miss Manners that it is best to act as if nothing happened after being left out of a party, preserving dignity and not demanding an apology.

Miss Manners

Reformatory Farms Aid Men To Find Themselves

Max Wortman of the Anamosa reformatory told Cedar Rapids Rotarians that the farms aid misfit men by giving them purpose while supplying food for inmates. He cited 1940s era acreage and production, including dairy cattle, beef cattle, crops, and a large turkey Thanksgiving, noting meal-scale requirements.

Wortman Reformatory Anamosa Max Wortman Cedar Rapids Anamosa Reformatory

Post Office To Collect Postage On Mail Box Items

Cedar Rapids post office will collect postage on all extra matter placed in mail boxes. The rule, effective immediately, follows an amended regulation going into effect January 2 1934. Public utilities whose bills were left in mail boxes may be affected.

Post Office Cedar Rapids

Will of Mrs Caroline Lansing Admitted to Probate Court

The will of Mrs Caroline FE Lansing who died December 14 was admitted to probate in district court by Judge F O Ellison. The estate including real estate at 308 First Avenue is left to daughter Hattie Cameron Rickey of Aberdeen and a son Harry A Weyand of Glendale. Executors are the beneficiaries and Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids. The will dated September 29 1928. Two divorces granted in district court by Judge H GC Ring include Evelyn Miskimen and Howard Miskimen and Mary Clark and Richard A Clark.

Caroline Lansing Caroline FE. Lansing F. O. Ellison First Avenue Hattie Cameron Rickey Aberdeen Harry A. Weyand Glendale Calif Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids H GC Ring Evelyn Miskimen Howard Miskimen Mary Clark Richard A. Clark Miskimens Chicago Clarks

Larceny Charge Dismissed in Wagner Nut Case

A larceny charge against H. A. Stewart filed March 6 by County Attorney G K Thompson was dismissed in district court Monday. Judge A B Clark granted the motion at the urging of the Wagner Nut company and the state.

G. K. Thompson H. A. Stewart A. B. Clark Wagner Nut Company

Local law firm dissolves. new firm formed in town

Wagner Hamilton and Updegraff dissolves. W H Hamilton and C G Updegraff will form Hamilton and Updegraff. H F Wagner will practice solo. Wagner, before the last state election, served on the supreme court of Town and was a former judge in this district.

Sigourney Wagner, Hamilton and Updegraff W. H Hamilton C. G. Updegraff Hamilton and Updegraff H. F. Wagner Wagner Supreme Court of Town

Mrs Henry Lauer Dies at 69 in Eldorado Home

Mrs Henry Lauer aged 69 of Fayette County dies at her Eldorado home after a week of illness. Support from a prominent Fayette County family is noted as part of the obituary.

West Union Henry Lauer Fayette County Eldorado West Union

Deaths Thomas W. Cover 72

Thomas William Cover 72 died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at his daughter’s home in Cedar Rapids after several months illness. Born November 6, 1861 in Millersburg he moved to Cedar Rapids in 1920. Survived by daughter Mrs. Joseph Raker son Aaron Cover eight grandchildren three brothers two sisters and his Catholic church. No local services. Body to Sigourney for Catholic funeral Wednesday morning burial in Sigourney cemetery beside his wife.

Thomas William Cover Joseph Raker Bever Avenue Millersburg Cedar Rapids Raker Aaron Cover Anamosa Sigourney Sigie

Mrs Elizabeth Swanson Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs Elizabeth A Swanson 3 wife of Edward H Swanson 1035 First Street SE died at Independence Sunday midnight after a lingering illness She was born on a farm near Batavia lived there until 17 moved to Ottumwa married in Ottumwa later moved to Cedar Rapids Survivors include husband a daughter Mrs Arthur Summers four sisters and a brother The body to Batavia for burial in Dunkard cemetery Services in Batavia with funeral arrangements at Polansky funeral chapel calling hours 1 16 to 11 a m Tuesday

Elizabeth A. Swanson Edward H. Swanson First Street Independence Batavia Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Arthur Summers Charles Myers Burlington Charles Warden Eldon Bert Sumners James Kearns John Greenland Dunkard Polansky

Widow Mrs Manholtz Dies After Short Illness

Mrs. Nettie Manholtz age 77 of Cedar Rapids died at a local hospital at 7:30 a.m. Monday after a brief illness. She was born Feb 19 1868 in Cedar Grove Indiana and lived in Cedar Rapids six years. Survived by son Earl Manholtz Cedar Rapids brother Charles E Shank Red Oak sister Mrs C A Norrell Los Angeles two grandchildren. Mother Hannah Shank died shortly before Christmas. Funeral arrangements pending. Friends may call at Rohn West Side chapel Monday evening.

Nettie Manholtz First Street Carl Manholtz Cedar Grove Ind Ceedar Rapids

Obituary for Emma Dvorak in Eloise Michigan

Emma Dvorak 52 died January 5 at Eloise Hospital after a six week illness. She is survived by her mother Frances Dvorak of Walker two sons Dick Vishek Cedar Rapids and Ted Vishek Detroit a daughter Lottie Burkman Denver six sisters and two brothers. Funeral at Arte Chapel Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by Speaker Hiobarek burial Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call Monday evening.

Emma Dvorak Eloise Hospital Eloise Mich Frances Dvorak Walker Dick Vishek Cedar Rapids Ted Vishek Detroit Lottie Burkman Denver Galo John Sprynel Frank Wachal Cherry Edwards Joe Plucar Coggan Jerry Zavodsky Marengo Jerry Stulc Czechoslovakia Frank Jerry Dvorak Hiobarek Cedar Park

City Briefs and Personals Clinic Ad and Chicken Theft

Cafeteria supper at Lutheran church Tuesday. A chicken theft report from Lloyd Freeman on Ozark Street NE states thirty four hens were stolen Saturday night from his chicken house. The thiefs took forty four White Leghorns Buff Rocks Plymouth Rocks White Rocks and Rhode Island Reds. Fried chicken supper at First United Presbyterian church Tuesday for 25 cents.

Lloyd Freeman Ozark Street Rhode Island Freeman First United Presbyterian Church

Four Freshmen Join Pontoniers Society at University of Town

Four Cedar Rapids freshmen in the College of Engineering at the University of Town were admitted as members of the Pontoniers, a basic military engineering society. Named are Robert F. Marek of 2027 Grande Avenue SE, Emil J. Petranek of 346 Eighteenth Street SE, Merrill L. Grove, and Peter Bachkis.

Cedar Rapids College of Engineering University of Town Pontoniers Robert F. Marek Charles Marek Grande Avenue Emil J. Petranek Eighteenth Street Merrill L. Grove Peter Bachkis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society Esther S. Morrison Mrs. Sample Mrs, Kirk WAKE Ethel Forrester Handley St Wichita Kans Polsoner G.A.R. and W.R.C R. Whipple White Bank Building U. S. Int Directed By Ayos Parrish York West Side Iowa News J. M. Newgard Grace Reformed Church Toledo Tama _ county board of supervisors Joseph F. Novak Novak C. E. Lambert Charles F. Thorne N. S. Peterman William Lorenz Lambert and Peterman Dysart National Bank First National Bank Traer Tama State Bank Gladbrook Gladbrook State Bank Farmers Savings Bank National Bank of Toledo Garwin Belle Plaine John B Candace Moore Eva Rusk Bessie Anderson Laurie Wiese Clara McGrew Myrtle Adams Mary Wentz Mary Vanderbilt Vinton Masonic Lodge Eastern Star Masonic Hall Helen Stickney Henry Buxton Cecile Buxton F. J. Wratislaw Miriam McIntyre Margaret Reeve E. E. Taylor R. E. Elson Adah Fay Hite Ruth Florence Zollinger Esther Bertha Cottrell Martha E. A. Ervin Electa Clarence Stickney Carl Detrick David Peterson W.M S. W J W Earl Ervin O. A. Kling Hugh Parnell Bridget. Murphy Lawrence J.murphy Saint Patrick's Catholic Church Georgetown Edward Carrol J. P. McManus Grattenger James Hennessy Iowa City Stasia Murphy Rose Jane O'Rourke Kinross Nell Gillam Mary A. Gillam Williamsburg Thomas O'Rourke William M. Murphy Frank Berry Tama John Lacina Tama County Harrison Chapel W. O. Eckler C. B. Harrison Frank Fowler Lacina Wendl Anna Lacina Oxford Minnie Fedler Highland Township T. W. Finzen Russell Wise C. M. McClure Emil Lacina Vern Pagel Mildred J. P. Lacina Gilman Anna Shedek Gatinsboro Can Arthur Johnston Ferndale Wash H. A Shaffer Marshalltown George Dolezal Tipton Tipton Advertiser Tipton Conservative West Branch Times Cedar County Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors Mary Border Mt. Vernon Mary Manners Court House News May Drug Co Thomas W. Cover Supper Lutheran Church Towa U J. S. Leonhardt
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