Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Page 1

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

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1941

Page

1

Many From Here Attend State Amateur Finals

Spectators at the Iowa Amateur golf finals at the Hyperion course in Des Moines included Cedar Rapids residents. Johnny Jacobs watched the final round with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Jacobs and siblings Margaret Gertrude and Dick. Also present were Betsy Flodin Kathryn Wandel and several local residents and YMCA members from Des Moines and nearby streets.

Johnny Jacobs Hyperion Des Moines Iowa Cedar Rapids Johnny J. J. Jacobs Third Avenue Margaret Gertrude Betsy Flodin Nineteenth Street Kathryn Wandel Twentysixth Street Charles L. Burkart Thirty-fifth Street Jim Rush Y.M.C.A Homer Carley, Jr Avenue Philip Yothers Fourth Avenue Jim Crawford Bob Neff

Women golfers prize awards at Cedar Rapids league finale

Twenty eight members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club health education department met at Kenmore for Friday finals of the golf league. Prizes were presented at Marion Country club to winning teams the Highlanders Raiders and Hotshotters. Noted members include Betty Beardsley Ethel Campbell Lillian Michal Florence Bollen Florence Hoese Wilma Wells Mildred Cypra Ava Lorence Inez Schultz Katherine Tremel Martha Hines.

Health Education Department Cedar Rapids Mesdames McBurney Marge Rogers Cleo Nolan Mary Martin Clara McPherson Edith Dvorak Edna Colburn Ruth Tapper Keitha Ferguson Ruth Broadston Florence Travis Harriet Moon

Camera Club Session Set in Iowa City

The Cedar Rapids Camera club will meet Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Memorial union at Iowa City for dinner followed by an afternoon of picture taking around the university campus. All interested are invited to join.

Cedar Rapids Camera Club Memorial Union Iowa City

Fishers Host Bridge Club Picnic at Ellis Park

Mr and Mrs Frederick Fisher of Commonwealth Apartments will host a Fishers Entertain Club picnic supper for members at Ellis Park Saturday evening.

Frederick C. Fisher Commonwealth Apartments Ellis Park

Officers Installed for Cedar Rebekah Lodge No 494

Cedar Rebekah lodge No. 494 installed officers Thursday evening with Lillian Neff district deputy president and Nor vella Ellis marshal assisting from Home Rebekah lodge No. 79. Names include Elia Lund junior past noble, Eleanor Dicus noble grand, and Florence Peterson inside guardian among others. Committees formed with Fioral committee led by Maude Cronkhite and Margaret Rebelski. guests from Springville Home Star of Maine and Praha lodges attended.

Cedar Rebekah Lodge Lillian Neff Norvella Ellis Home Rebekah Lodge No Elia Lund Eleanor Dicus Cile Dose Lucille Johnson Mary Schamberger Dorothy Scott Gladys Cox Louise Morehouse Ruth Amsted Vianna da Addie Sleight Lucile Dose Helen Kunzman Pansy Adams Florence Rowell Mame Stoner Mame Breslen Ella Lund Hazel Griswold Dorothy Krogh Lois Folten Edith Estes Lillian Kofron Millie Osborne Laura Burjanek Mary Harper Ruth Dose Adele Middough Mae Walsh Springville Home Star of Maine Praha Cedar Rapids

Christiansens Return From Sioux City Visit

Mr and Mrs Louie E Christiansen of 1711 Washington avenue SE returned home Friday after a two week visit in Sioux City with Mrs E A Christiansen the mother of Mr Christiansen.

Louie E. Christiansen Washington Avenue Sioux City Mr. Christiansen E. A. Christiansen

Roys Return Home After East Trip Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles C Roy of 714 First Avenue NW returned Saturday from the east where they visited their daughter Miss Gretchen Roy in Washington DC. They also visited Richmond and Virginia Shenan

Charles C. Roy First Avenue NW Gretchen Roy Washington, D. C Richmond Shenan

Portland visitor Frank Klekar stays with local hosts

Frank Klekar of Portland Oregon visited Thursday and Friday with Mr. and Mrs. J E Klekar at 1841 Hamilton Street SW. He will remain in the city for a few weeks to visit relatives.

Frank Klekar Portland Ore J. E. Klekar Hamilton Street

Girls Leave for Camp Southasham on Iowa Falls grounds

A group of girls depart Saturday for a week at Camp Southasham on the Baptist assembly grounds in Iowa Falls. Named travelers include Arlene Churchill Betty Jane McCabe Mary Alice McCabe Mary Alice Mellen Marilyn Unzeitig Elizabeth Wenger and Nancy Preston of Chicago. Mrs Milo E Wenger accompanies as camp counselor.

Camp Southasham Baptist Assembly Iowa Falls Arlene Churchill D Avenue Betty Jane Mary Alice McCabe H Avenue Mary Alice Mellen Ellis Boulevard Marilyn Unzeitig Bever Avenue Elizabeth Wenger Linn Boulevard Nancy Preston Chicago W. A. Preston First Avenue Milo E. Wenger

Two Attend C E Conference in Iowa

Miss Louise Fernow and Miss Jane Kohl left Thursday to attend the Christian Endeavor conference at Cedar Falls as delegates from Kenwood Presbyterian church.

Louise Fernow Thirty Fourth Street Jane Kohl Thirty-fourth Street Christian Endeavor Conference Cedar Falls Kenwood Presbyterian Church

Make This Model At Home Pattern 4742 Ad

Pattern 4742 is offered in women sizes 36 through 44 with a 35 inch fabric requirement. Send fifteen cents to Pattern to The Cedar Rapids Gazette in New York for the pattern. For ten cents more receive the Pattern Book with the season s fashion and styles for matron and miss.

Cedar Rapids Gazette West Seventeenth Street New York N. Y Miss Tot

Praha Rebekah No. 5 Installs Officers

Praha Rebekah lodge No. 5 installs officers at Sokol hall Friday night. Names include noble grand Kathryne Zahradnik and recording secretary Dorothy Mrkvicka. Visitors from Texas and Home lodges attend the ceremony.

Praha Rebekah Lodge No. 5 Sokol Hall Edna Mae White Kathryne Zahradnik Beatrice Janeba Dorothy Mrkvicka Myrtle Vondracek Alice Blahnik Minnie Hermanek R. S.V.G Henrietta Seabrooke L. S.V.G Lucyle Filipy Libbie Vishek Otilla Norake Camstredines Luctor Rgia i Guardian Jean Blahnik Outside Guardian LeNora Schuknecht Bess Hanus Mary Jensen Viasta Trachta Marian Bruna Agnes Doubrasky Nellie Cox Dora Stusa N.G Bess Dytrt V. G Mary Seda P.N.G Frances Tex

Mrs. Robinson and daughter visit in San Mateo Calif

Mrs Henry Robinson and her daughter Mary Louise, of 1101 Second Avenue SE, left Tuesday for San Mateo California to visit their daughter and sister Mrs Robert Hedges and her family.

Robinson San Mateo, Calif Henry Robinson Second Avenue "Se Mary Louise San Mateo Calif Robert Hedges

Worry and Whine Girl Damps Summer Social Prowess

Gazette special writer Alicia Hart argues the worst party guest is the worry prone woman who complains about grooming and facilities. She urges accepting primitive hotel or camp comforts, avoiding nagging about beds, baths, or insects, and keeping a cheerful spirit.

Alicia Hart Gazette

Star of Maine officers installed in spring ceremony

Star of Maine No. 221 Rebekah lodge held a Thursday evening installation in Maine hall with Margaret Lecock and Springville lodge members leading. New officers include Past noble grand Hilda Phillips and noble grand Gladys Wink, with a full slate of officers and committees named. Representatives from Evergreen Springville Grove City Temple Perry Praha Cedar Home attended the installation.

Star of Maine No Rebekah Lodge Maine Hall Margaret Lecock Mel Thames Begley Edith Tomas Springville Lodge No. 99 Hilda Phillips Gladys Wink Christine Earhart Alma Farley Clara Hemminger Hazel Churchill Netta Chiverton Grace Hansen R. S V. G Helen Vedder L. S Alice Andrie Inside Guardian Delores Shimerda Outside Guardian Lillian Moore Alice Averill Bess Bachman Frieda Schollman Margaret Noblett Tressa Carter Grace Longstaff Anna McGowan Clara Schaad Blanche Ellison Alta Woodside Eva Hazen Charter Thetis Holmes Hildred Brague Beatrice Bonham Frieda Scheilman Marion Temple Waterloo Perry Praha Cedar

Advice From Mary Manners and Kitchen Kate Columns

A reader asks about budgeting and spending habits while Mary Manners suggests cutting impulse purchases and paying obligations before shopping. Another letter seeks reconciliation with a old friend over two married men, and Miss Manners urges reaching out to mend the rift. Kitchen Kate advises keeping current work to save for training as clerical jobs grow with more trained workers.

Miss Manner Kate

We the Women By Ruth Millett Highlighting Self Care Habits

Ruth Millett argues wives work hard for families yet rarely spend on themselves. She cites a Kansas farm woman who saves all year to enjoy a week in Topeka with hotel stays breakfast in bed shopping and movies before returning to duties. Millett urges self care and courage for women to claim personal pleasures.

Kansas Topeka

Harvest Home festival plans set by Third Rosary unit

Officers elected by the Third Rosary unit to organize the Harvest Home festival on August 6. The rop city chairman is Miss Pauline Gillon. Committee members named include Mesdames Anna Robbins P E Ford John Hofford Simkavitz Gillick Gerald Berry Ralph Carnes Joseph Carroll Ralph Merrifield and Art Klassen.

Atrocity Pauline Gillin Anna Robbins P. E. Ford John H E. J. Hofford Simkavitz, Gillick Gerald Berry Ralph Carnes Joseph Carroll Ralph Merrifield Art Klassen

Miss Nebendahl Weds Mr Bizulis in Marion Church

Miss Alice Nebendahl daughter of Mr and Mrs H Nebendahl of Marion wed Mr Bizulis son of Mrs Agnes Bizulis of 928 N Street SW. Rev D J Lenihan officiated at St Patrick s church Cedar Rapids attendants were Mr and Mrs Robert Procek. Bride's breakfast followed and couple left for a short wedding trip. now at 2925 Bever Ave SE. Bizulis a graduate of the American Institute of Baking in Chicago and employed at Peter Pan Bakery.

Ony Bizulis Alice Nebendahl H. Nebendahl Marion Bever Avenue Bizulis American Institute of Baking Chicago Peter Pan Bakery

Philadelphia Mint Employee Charged With Larceny

A Philadelphia mint worker, George Norris Kirby, was charged with stealing freshly minted dimes and pennies. He will be arraigned Saturday on a larceny charge in relation to a divorce case.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Mint George Norris Kirby

Untitled remark on painting and poverty

A reader notes that failing to paint a house reflects more than financial lack, suggesting a man who neglects upkeep shows poverty in spirit as well as wallet. The tone emphasizes frugality and pride in appearance.

Joe

Refusal of Peace Kiss Triggers Fatal Bride Killings

In McKeesport Pennsylvania a jobless steelworker killed his 23 year old bride after she refused a honeymoon kiss. After the quarrel they separated and she later died from gunshot wounds. Police used tear gas on his home as he barricaded himself before shooting himself.

Mckeesport Brennan Pittsburgh Black

British Withdrawal From Iceland Urged To Forestall Attack

Senator Bone urged immediate British troop withdrawal from Iceland to prevent a Nazi attack. He said joint American British occupation is dangerous and would force U S forces to fight or be caught in crossfire if Germany attacked Iceland.

Iceland Washington Bone Wash Naval Affairs Committee United States

Pretty Blonde Aerialist Nets 75 A Week Waiting

New York AP reports Elsie Bubbles Ricardo a 24 year old trapeze artist earns 75 dollars weekly for waiting three hours daily. If the phone rings she will fill in for an injured performer. She began trapeze at 13 and since a Rye park fall broke her arm years ago. She remains cautious about the danger and does not share her number.

New York Elsie Bubbles Ricardo Hollywood Rye N. Y

Plunges 800 Feet In Test Parachute Death

La Verne Grover 19 of Costa Mesa died after falling 800 feet while testing a parachute with a dummy. He opened his chute only moments before impact and died instantly after departing from Compton airport in a two seater plane piloted by Frank Williams.

Compton Calif INS la Verne Grover Costa Mesa Grover Frank Williams

Rail Wage Parley To Start On July 24

Railway officials and labor leaders agreed to begin real negotiations within two weeks on wage demands from unions representing 1 150 000 organized railroad workers. The date for talks was fixed at a conference between managements and unions who filed formal demands a month earlier.

Chicago

Pastor Hurt In Fall At Fairfield Church

Rev. E. A. Piper pastor of First Lutheran Church and president of the Iowa Synod United Lutheran Churches in America sustained a slight brain concussion and a fractured arm from a fall from a ladder at the church in Fairfield.

Fairfield E. A. Piper First Lutheran Iowa Synod United Lutheran Churches In America

Radio tribute to Gershwin features Porgy and Bess songs

The Chicagoland Hour on WGN at 8 p.m. honors George Gershwin who died July 11 1937 with songs from Porgy and Bess sung by Igor Gorin and Marion Claire. A Scene in beg will be featured and Col McCormick will speak to Midshipmen in Chicago.

George Gershwin America Chicagoland Hour Porgy and Bess WGN Igor Gorin Marion Claire

Radio Schedule Highlights From July 13 1941

A dense listing of radio programs across networks WGN WMT WLS WENR and more for July 13 1941 and an evening schedule. Notable items include News Desks at 10 10 15 pm and entertainment like Organ Mormon and Foreign Policy segments. Also lists sports and concert programs with multiple stations and hosts.

WMT Mormon WGN Sun Warren Wricht Goo

Radio Schedule Snips From Evening Lineup

Station listings show 8 15 p m and 8 38 p m topics on WGN Cap Com and Bee WGN String. Crime Doctor on WMT 2 15 p m Chi at Nite on WGN and NBC channels. Bud Strong 6 and J Garber noted, with Answer Man and Truth or Consequences segments.

WGN Cap NBC Who Truth Or Co WGN Chi Bud Strong

Landlord Letter Pushed Liquor Chief to Action in Newark

An irate landlord living over a tavern wrote to E. W. Garrett, acting commissioner of state alcohol control, pleading to curb late night noise from the tavern. Garrett said he would study the letter and take action, promising the complainant would get results.

Newark WN. J E. W. Garrett State Alcoholic Beverage Control Garret Garrett

British student pilot killed in Oklahoma crash near Collinsville

A British student pilot named R. D. Harrison died when his aircraft from the Spare tan School of Aeronautics of Tulsa went into a spin and crashed in a field south of Collinsville Oklahoma. He was among about 50 British youths in basic flight instruction at the school.

Collinsvillie,okla INS R. D. Harrison Collinsville Sparetan School of Aeronautics of Tulsa Miami Sen Ae

Also Mentioned on This Page

Camera Club Fishers Cedar Rebekah Christiansens Roys Klekars Gloria Swanson Sonthasham C. E Anne Adams Praha Rebekah NO. 5 Mary Manners Mrs. R Miss Manners Ruth Millett Gazette Miss Nebendahl MR. Bizulis Radio THE Dialer Midshipmen’s School Jack Brickhouse Jess Kirkpatrick Fred C. Smith Ohio Russia Northwestern Hitler Robert Schaefer Irving Rose al Jolson Ika Chase Westport Conn Rotary St. Louis Happy Jack Turner Mike Gertrude Warner City Desk Aessy Sawis Ames Kawaii Hawaii WGN News Q. R J. Garber O WMT Fea Revoland Who Sports WMT Pub WLS Co Wis WMT News BS Immorsad Raeburn Wells Burl Eurivak Pee C. Ravazza BBC H. Heidt F. Oars Gene Bob Strong Bondshu L. Brown O B. Elliott I. E. Who Ee Pees O. Otero WLS Peterson A.m Wit'k. Wenr J. Lyteill Wnews-Scott Wenre Wee Beynolds WENR Aftican’ Trek Lavendar Lace Kaltenbolorn Walt Sein Spirit Ie Itase Yankees Youngs Wenr Petit Mabel Ontario Npga Tourn le Roundtable Silver Theater Life & Land Strandvold WMT Church Wgnj Garber O. Wenr News Des M Who LeBaron O Jimmy Joy Jarretts Ore WMT Family Acree WHO Meions Atm Wenr Parker Patterson Irene Rich WENE R. Morgan Pear Alien Bandwagon Vothe 'Ems J. Garber Liquor Control Head Oklahoma Frank Bellon Charles Fuller Director
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