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

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1932

Page

7

Alumnae Chi Omega Hold Picnic At Ellis Park

Chi Omega sorority alumnae hosted a picnic at Ellis Park on Tuesday evening with many local members in attendance. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. W. E. Sturges of Vincennes Indiana and Miss Marjorie Josselyn of New York. A regular business meeting followed the picnic with numerous members listed among the attendees.

Chi Omega Sorority Ellis Park W. E. Sturges Vincerness Ind Marjorie Josselyn New York Walter Hutchinson Edward Kane Velma Baumhoefmner Gertrude Wymer Isabel Bassett Melba Mentzer Raymond Powell Grace DeVault Frances Valder Joseph Kitchin L. D. Dennis Lois McBroom Cecela Kohl Hazel Brown Dorothy Ray Wilda Burge John L. Gilmore Margaret Avedovech E. J. North

Local Dean Hosts Guests From Huron

Dean Mary Bell of Coe college entertains Mrs J S Colton and her children Jack and Elizabeth of Huron 8 D who arrived Monday for a several day visit. Miss Bell will travel to Huron with them for several weeks before resuming duties as dean of women at Coe college in the fall.

Mary Bell Coe College J. S. Colton Jack Elizabeth Huron Miss Bell

Mrs. Kaupke Prepares Return From Great Lakes Cruise

Mrs. Flora M. Kaupke of 2614 Bever avenue SE is due back late this week after joining Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Coffman of La Crosse Wisconsin on a month long trip. The group visited Washington and Buffalo before starting a Great Lakes cruise to Duluth Minnesota.

Flora M. Kaupke Bever Avenue D. E. Coffman la Crosse Wis Washington, D. C Buffalo Great Lakes Duluth Minn

Warriners to Return From North Point Vacation

Mr and Mrs T R Warriner of 316 Forest Drive SE will return Saturday from North Point Michigan where they spent a vacation. Harwood Warriner of Chicago is expected to visit briefly.

T. R. Warriner Forest Drive North Point Mich Harwood Warriner Chicago

Denecke Family Plans Spirit Lake Cottage Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles Denecke of 1744 Second Avenue SE will leave late week with their daughter Mrs A C Torgeson and her daughter Gertrude of Washington DC for the Denecke cottage at Spirit Lake.

Charles Denecke Second Avenue SE A. C. Torgeson Gertrude Washington, D. C Denecke Spirit Lake

Hall Family Plans Atlanta Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Robert Hall and daughter Merette of Commonwealth apartments will be away about two weeks on a motor trip to Atlanta Georgia They are accompanied by Miss Laura Pearle Stewart

Robert Hall Merette Commonwealth Apartments Atlanta, Ga Laura Pearle Stewart

Mrs Roy Alt Hosts Luncheon At Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs. Roy C. Alt of 396 Twenty-first Street SE served as hostess to a club at a luncheon held Wednesday at the Cedar Rapids Country Club.

Roy C. Alt Twenty-first Street Cedar Rapids Country Club

Severa Family Occupies Cottage at Spirit Lake

Mr and Mrs Lumir Severa and their children of 2300 Blake Boulevard SE are staying at Spirit Lake and have rented a cottage at Templar Pa for the season.

Lumir Severa Blake Boulevard Spirit Lake Templar Pa

Dr. Greenawalt Returns After Colorado Trip

Dr. R. A. Greenawalt returns from a three week visit with brother Dr. Carl A. Greenawalt of Sterling Colorado. They spent a week in Estes Park where a clinic was given before the Colorado State Dental Society. They also enjoyed trout fishing at Glen Devey Colorado.

R. A. Greenawalt Carl A. Greenawalt Sterling Colo Estes Park Colorado Glendevey

St Pauls Methodist to Host Division Nine Breakfast

Members and friends of St Pauls Methodist church Division No 9 will meet with Mrs T R Rich at 1280 Fourth Avenue SE Friday at 8 30 a.m. Mrs F Hartman is assistant hostess and attendees should call Mrs Rich to reserve.

Division No. 9 St. Paul’s Methodist Church T. R. Rich Fourth Avenue SE F. Hartman Rich

Kenwood Ladies Aid to Convene at Emerson Home

The regular meeting of the Kenwood Methodist church Ladies Aid will be held Friday at 2 30 p m. Assistant hostesses will be Mrs J W Clapp Mrs Harry Emerson and Mrs Norman Emerson.

Kenwood

Trinity Division No 1 to Meet for Picnic in Quasqueton

The Trinity Methodist church division will meet with Mrs Ralph Kimball in Quasqueton on Thursday for a picnic and business meeting. Automobiles will leave here for Quasqueton at 9 a.m.

Trinity Division Trinity Methodist Church Ralph Kimball Quasqueton

Ladies Association Meeting at First Evangelical Church

The Ladies association of the First Evangelical church will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m in the church ors Hostesses will be Mrs L A cFarlane Mrs 8S Vedder Mrs A J Kemper Mrs W A Huilsebus Mrs E Kee Mrs William Rich Mrs L McCoy and Mrs L C Adams

Ladies Association The First Evangelical Church L. AcFarlane R. Vedder A. J. Kemper W. A. Huilsebus E. Kee William Rich L. McCoy L. C. Adams

Huss Ladies Aid Meeting at Riverside Park

The John Huss Ladies Aid society will meet Thursday at 4 30 p m at Riverside Park. Elections of officers will be held during the meeting with a social picnic to follow. Members are asked to bring picnic requirements sandwiches and a covered dish.

Huss Ladies Aid John Huss

Huawi Class Plans Picnic Supper at Ellis Park

The Huawi class of Westminster church will meet Thursday evening at Ellis Park for a picnic supper.

Westminster Church Ellis Park

Saren Ladies Aid Meeting Set for Thursday at 2:30

The Saren Lutheran church Ladies Aid society will meet in church parlors on Thursday at 2 30 p m Members and their friends are invited Hostesses are Mrs John Powers Mrs John Sundberg and Mrs J H Vogel

Saren

St James General Aid Meeting At St James Church

The General Aid society of St James Methodist church will meet at the church Thursday at 2 p.m.

St. James

Gamma Delta Sigma Holds Regular Meeting At Ns 2 Sions

The Gamma Delta Sigma class of the First Evangelical Sunday school will hold a regular business meeting at Ns 2 Sions at 6rey. Attendees are asked to meet the usual age requirements.

Gamma Delta Sigma First Evangelical Sunday School Ns 2 Sions On Ellis Par

Aunt Het Defends Women Against Sex Appeal Claims

The columnist quotes Aunt Het arguing that a woman should not be labeled as sexual solely due to male reactions. She challenges the idea that male attention defines a woman's character.

Dorothea Dolson Hosts Luncheon for Guest

Miss Dorothea Dolson of 2247 Meadowbrook drive SE hosted a luncheon and banco party on Wednesday for Miss Dorothy Larson of Clinton, a guest in the Dolson home. Present were Dorothy Larson, Lois Stitgel, Lois Lockwood of Marion, Margaret French, Marjorica Margaret Greedy and Marie.

Dorothea Dolson Meadowbrook Drive Dorothy Larson Clinton Dolson Lois Stitgel Lois Lockwood Marion Margaret French Marjorica Margaret Greedy Marie Son

Mrs Benninghoff Hosts Guests From Mount Vernon And Earlville

Mrs. Howard M. Benninghoff of Ridgeway drive SE entertained Bradford McGaw of Mount Vernon and Maxine Meythaler of Earlville as guests during the past week. Mrs. McGaw departed on Tuesday while Miss Meythaler plans to leave Thursday.

Howard M. Benninghoff Ridgeway Drive Bradford McGaw Mount Vernon Maxine Meythaler Earlville McGaw Meythaler

Milwaukee Woman Visits Father for Three Weeks

Miss Katherine Holden of Milwaukee has arrived to spend three weeks at the home of her father D R Holden located at 349 Twentyeth Street SE.

Katherine Holden Milwaukee D. R. Holden Twentieth Street

Burrowses Attend State Postal Clerks Convention

Mr and Mrs A G Burrows of 517 B avenue NW returned Tuesday from Clinton where they attended the state convention of Postal Clerks and Letter Carriers.

A. G. Burrows B Avenue NW Clinton

Ontario visitor Ralph N. Moore visits parents in Nebraska

Ralph N. Moore of Ontario Canada is staying with his parents Mr and Mrs William Moore at 1613 B avenue NE for a few days during his visit.

Ralph N. Moore Ontario Canf William Moore B Avenue NE

YWCA Business and Industrial Girls Plan High Rock Picnic

The Business and Industrial girls federation of the YWCA will host a picnic at High Rock Thursday evening. Members meet at the YWCA at 5 30 and travel by automobile. Reservations must be in by Thursday noon.

Business and Industrial Girls Federation High Rock

Summer Pattern 2182 by Anne Adams For Sizes 14 to 42

Step by step instruction diagrams accompany Pattern 2182 for summer frocks with broad shoulders and slender hips. The design features apelet sleeves and a soft cowl, using sheer prints and soft fabrics. Pattern costs fifteen cents, requires fabric yardage, and orders include a new catalog of Anne Adams styles for women and children.

Anne Adams Alnce Aenea

Bridge Party To Aid Health Camp

Women of Moose plan a benefit card party Monday at 8 30 p m at Moose hall to raise funds for Camp Good Health a camp for undernourished children from needy families Prizes at each table and players may choose games Reservations for groups via telephone with Mrs Martinec or Mrs Keness Moose hall phone listed

Women of Moose Camp Good Health Waterloo Rudolph Martinec O. C. Carlson Mary Keness Moose Hall Martinec

Surprise Tea Honors Mrs Etta Esrey in Fairview Aid Event

Mrs Etta Esrey, visiting from Chicago, was honored at a surprise tea hosted by Fairview Ladies Aid at the home of her daughter Mrs Hal Donnan. About fifty attendees attended and presented a gift to Mrs Esrey.

Etta Esrey Fairview Ladies Aid Society Hal Donnan Esrey Chicago

Kruidenier matriarch visits Cedar Rapids two weeks

Mrs. Henrietta Kruidenier mother of Dan Kruidenier public safety commissioner stays in Cedar Rapids for two weeks visiting at her son’s home on 1841 FE avenue NE. She lives in Monmouth, M1.

Henrietta Kruidenier Dan Kruidenier Cedar Rapids FE Avenue Kruidenier Monmouth

Freya Lodge to Convene Regular Meeting Wednesday Night

Freya lodge No. 516 V O A will hold a regular meeting Wednesday night at K of P Hall.

Freya Lodge K. of P. Hall

Booster Club Picnic at Cedar Park Planned

The R. N. A. Booster club will meet at Cedar Park Thursday for a picnic supper for members and their families. Each member is asked to take the usual picnic tea a including dishes and silver.

Booster Club R. N. A. Booster Club Cedar Park

Alcazar Zuanna Picnic Supper at Ellis Park

Alcazar Zuanna to host a picnic supper at 6 Friday in the river park pavilion at Ellis Park. Members should bring a covered dish and their own dishes. A business meeting follows at the O. O. F. hall. rain plan moves to the hall.

Alcazar Zuanna River Pavilion Ellis Park

Illinois Coal Miners Protest New Wage Rate

In Springfield hundreds of rough miners protested a new contract that cuts wages from 6.10 to 5.00 dollars a day. They slept in parks and the state arsenal while urging rejection by a majority vote, arguing the terms would not support their families. The protest was organized by the United Mine Workers of America.

Springfield Til Abraham Lincoln United Mine Workers of America State Arsenal

Lavina Johnson Funeral Set in Hammond La

Funeral services for Mrs Lavina Johnson of Hammond Louisiana will be held Thursday afternoon at the Harrison chapel. She was the aged mother of F M Laws of Tama and formerly resided in Tama. Rev W O Eckler of the Metho Storm treasurer and Rev E L Arhelger presiding officer.

Tama Harrison Chapel Lavina Johnson Hammond F. M. Laws Johnson W. O. Eckler The Metho- Storm E. L. Arhelger

Births from Cedar Rapids and area hospitals

Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Wieneke Route 1 Cedar Rapids a son at Mercy hospital July 13. Born to Mr and Mrs R and John a son at St Luke's hospital 515 Twenty sixth street SE. Born to Mr and Mrs G aetoe ek Saas ae time's hospital July 12.

Charles Wieneke Cedar Rapids Son Mercy Hospital R. &. Johnson Twenty-sixth ‘Street St. Luke's Hospital Gaetoe Ek Saas Time's Hospital

Congressmen Cut Clerk Hire Pay Amid Budget Turmoil

The pay cut shifts clerks’ allowances from 5000 to 4583.33 dollars while preserving a 3900 dollar cap for any single clerk. Members retain discretion to apportion funds among clerks and are exempt from marriage-based dismissal rules, avoiding impact on spouses on the government payroll.

House Congress Garner Rainey

Dance Moose hall tonight and city notices

Dance at Moose hall tonight with admission ten cents. Mrs F P Kimes of 616 Twelfth Avenue SW has relapsed after three weeks ill at home. Sam Kilell of 1816 K Street SW underwent surgery Monday at Mercy hospital and is in fair condition. Mrs Guy Curran of 1315 Avenue NW reports her son's bicycle stolen from the front porch Monday night.

F. P. Kimes Twelfth Avenue Sam Kilell K Street Mercy Hospital Guy Curran Avenue NW

Kenwood Playground Hosts Second Community Evening

Kenwood playground schedules its second community evening for Thursday at 8 p.m. A program of moving pictures will include a feature film and an animated cartoon. The event is organized by George on Paul Hawke and Merrill rove.

Kenwood Playground George Paul Hawke Merrill Rove

Sunset service at Backbone State Park by St Pauls Leagues

Cedar Rapids youth groups from St Pauls Methodist plan the fourth annual sunset service at Devil's Backbone state park at 4 30 p m Sunday. Music by Donald Pratt Kathleen Collins Kenneth Skersick Mardell Owen Donald Grout Harold Ward Carl Zbanek. A pageant The Color Line will be staged by Donald Zook Neva Lou Brown Marcella Beam Doris Garner Bernice Curran. A picnic will follow. attendees should bring sandwiches and a hot dish.

Cedar Rapids Neva Lou Brown Marcella Beam Doris Garner Bernice Curran Mary Ellen Borschel Muriel Morton State Park Arland Harrington

Air Tank Explodes at Ellis Quarry No Injuries Reported

A portion of the stone crushing mill was damaged after an air tank exploded at the Ellis park quarry on River Road NW at 6 30 p m Tuesday. Work was to resume Wednesday afternoon.

Ellis Park River Road

Child Hit by Car on Seven teenth Street

Virginia Lesinger age 10 was severely injured yesterday when struck by an automobile on Seven teenth street between Sixth and Seventh avenues. A seven year old, Clyde Kelly, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Kelly, was killed today crossing A avenue between Seventh and Eighth streets. U S Deputy Marshal Healy ordered to serve temporary injunctions on local strikers at North Western railroad yards. H H Bye of Cedar Rapids elected secretary of Chevalier of the Decoration at a meeting in Clear.

Virginia Lesinger Seventeenth Street Sixth Seventh Avenues Penick and Ford Healy North Western Railroad H. H. Bye Cedar Rapids Decoration The Agen Cleare

Roosevelt sails on with promises of votes aboard yacht

Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt's New England cruise is treated as a political campaign. Rhode Island state chairman J. Howard McGrath says the state will deliver a record vote for Roosevelt. Roosevelt notes loyalty to Al Smith, while a sentiment sweep through New England is described as like wildfire. Other items include local appointments, accidents, and society notes from Iowa to Milwaukee.

Marcon Roosevelt Stonington Alfred E. Smith Chicago Rhode Island al Smith Franklin Roosevelt McGrath New England

Liszt the Hungarian Wonder Boy and the Gypsy Spirit

A reminiscence on Franz Liszt born in Hungary who began public performances at nine, met Beethoven at twelve, and drew inspiration from gypsy music. The piece notes his fascination with gypsy life, the Hungarian Rhapsodies, and the early phonograph context, ending with a personal scrapbook cue.

Hungary Franz Vienna Beethoven Franz Liszt Liszt Thomas Edison

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chi Omega Dean Bell LAKE Atlanta Mrs. Alt Severas AT Lake DR. Greenawalt Mrs. Benninghoff Miss Holden California Ine Adar Cedar Rapids Gazette Daily Clubs Illinois Dad St. Paul’s Backbone State Park Ellis Quarry National Progressive Club R. M. Gibson F. H. Randall H. E. Witwer Chris Ogilvie George W. Kaiser Wallake B. F. Kerner Rock Island Palo A. W. Preeman West End J. A. Yessler Toledo George P. Miller John Weare Big Weare Morgan Park Ill T. J. McCarthy Bertha Blanche Conn Mary Wright Minneapolis Lakes North Western Johnson's Baby Powder Rayon Bloomers Ryan White Rayon Chambray Bloomers & Middy Kline’s Paramount Theater Swift Eoolade Brookfield Proctor and Gamble Borden Robb-Ross P! Pond van Camp Farmer’s Col Eama TV Priscilla Nash Uncle Ray’s Masters of Music Anz Liszt
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