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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1932
Page
2
WM E Gilroy analyzes Luke 2 40 52 and 10 38 42 focusing on the home of Jesus in Nazareth and Bethany with Martha Mary and Lazarus. The piece weighs how home life tests duties relations and ideals, contrasting Mary’s contemplation with Martha’s busyness and urging balance between work and worship.
Long church notices list many services across several parishes. It notes sermons at 9:30 am and 11 am, evening services at 7:30 pm, Sunday school times, midweek prayers, and youth programs with multiple pastors and venues in the district.
Services held at 1242 Second Avenue SE Sunday 11 am with subject Unreality Sunday school at 9 45 am Wednesday testimonial meeting 8 pm Reading rooms open daily 9 30 am to 5 30 pm at 518 Paramount Theater Building
Church of The Brethren on Fourth Avenue and Twelfth Street SE lists Sunday school at 9 45 am, sermon by D, evening service at 7 pm by S B Miller, midweek service at 7 30 pm, Wednesday events begin.
The notice lists activities at the church on Laverue and Eighth Street NW. Bible study at 9:45 a.m. worship and sermon at 10:45 a.m. junior and senior meeting, 6:30 p.m. service of song and sermon, 7:30 p.m. midweek prayer and praise on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
St John s on Nineteenth Street and Park Avenue SE led by Rev Charles F Edwards offers Holy Communion at 8 am worship with sermon at 11 am Sunday school at 10 Grace Church of Our Lady of Grace at Sixth Street NE under Rev R J Campbell holds Mass and sermon at 11 am after morning Matins Holy Guardian Feast and church school at 9 45 am Sunday rector marks twenty sixth anniversary of ordination
The Rev I L Baumgart leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m with a Young People’s group and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m at First First Avenue and Third Street. Bible study on Wednesday at 7 and Rev Lowell B Orth oversees morning worship at 10 46 with sermons titled Straight On Gate and Two Together Except Ye Be Agreed. includes Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m.
The Rev. leads at Merramere Gospel Tabernacle located on Pius Avenue W. Parish schedule and worship details await further notice.
First U S C A on Third avenue at Tenth street SE lists Rev John J Gent pastor for Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity with Religion School at 9 45 am Rally day morning service at 11 sermon on Christian Mutual Aid Society Luther league at 6 30 pm Ernest Johnson leader Intermediate league Wednesday 7 15 pm Trinity Missouri Third on synod avenue at Fourteenth street SW led by Rev P L Bornhoeft English service 11 sermon Danger and Help Lord's supper at 9 30 senior Walther league Thursday 7 45 pm topic The God of Truth Ladies aid Thursday 2 30 pm host Mrs Poppenhagen Junior catechumens Saturday 8 10 am voters meeting Sunday Oct 8 at 2 30 pm Saron Second avenue at Third street SW Rev O T Engquist pastor Sunday school 10 am morning worship 11 sermon Jesus Blessing the Little Children evening worship 7 30
A detailed church notices page lists services for St Pauls Fort Area including Sunday school times morning worship and evening sermons at St Pauls Third Ave and Fourteenth Street SE. Fairfax Lakeview Kenwood Park John Huss Trinity St James show rally days midweek services and special music events with sermons on topics like The Single or Evil Eye A World Conqueror and Spitual Mountain Climbing.
Mass times are listed for St George Syria Orthodox at Ninth Street and Twelfth Avenue with Father Joseph Kacere. St John Baptist Syrian Orthodox at Seventh Street and Sixth Avenue SE with Father Thomas N Abodeely holding a 9 a.m. Mass.
The Presbyterian church at Central Park B Avenue and Seventeenth Street NE under Rev. George Korteling invites parishioners to a 9 45 am Bible school and a Rally Day program. The sermon titled Confession will be preached at 10 55 with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and the Young People Society leading the evening service at 7 30. The eleventh annual School of Missions convenes Thursday evening at Daniels Park 200 Center Point.
The Rev Melvin L Welke ministers the service at 11 00 morning prayers are at 10 00 The School of Religion is at 10 00 Prof L E Garwood hosts an adult forum Also a High school young people gathering is at 6 00 in the evening The location is on Peoples Third avenue at Sixth street SE
The Reformed Czech Second street at Sixteenth avenue SW lists Rev. Frank Hel mich as pastor with Sunday school at 9 a.m. and service at 10. Sermon Thoughts of God. Young People at 6:30. Evening Service at 7. Piret Eighth avenue at L street SW lists Rev. William C. Feller as pastor with worship at 11. Communion meditation. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Choir practice Thursday at 7.
The Seventh Day Adventist church at 3424 First Avenue East invites the public to a Sunday evening service at 7 30 led by Pastor Rev Stemple White. He will speak on the topic What Does Christian faith mean in daily life.
The Salvation Army hosts Om Salvetings at 8 p.m. in Vineday. The event features a community gathering with music and reflections led by local volunteers.
A series of spiritualist events is announced with lectures at the First-Pythian hall 420 First Ave E and at the home of Mrs. Georgia Tidd 200 First Ave NW. Martha Bromfield lectures at Church of Truth on Spiritualism, with messages by mediums Sunday 8 pm at 228 Fifth St NE. An auxiliary meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Bromfield at 106 Second Ave SE.
The Rev. oe K Ward is superintendent and the Rev. Frank H Ward is assistant superintendent. Services are at 7 30 each evening Bible class at 9 13 a m Sundays Sunday school at 3 p m Monday. 2 pa Young ladies
Tuesday 4 p.m Bible class. Women’s sewing class Tuesday 2 p.m. Thursday 1 30 p.m Woman’s Bible class followed by prayer meeting. Thursday 4 p.m Children’s Bible class. Thursday 7 30 p.m Teachers’ Bible class. Friday 2 p.m Helping Hand band. Saturday S p sewing class.
The United Brethren at First Seventh Avenue and Fourth Street SE led by Rev W L Duncan holds Sunday school at 9 45 am and divine worship at 11 with the theme The Church the Salt of the Earth and the Light of the World. Board of finance meets Sunday at 3 pm at Alex Sampson 1551 Sixth Avenue SE. Conference year begins Oct 2.
Grande Avenue and Sixteenth Street SE hold morning worship at 11 led by Rev Rob Morning, with an evening service at 7 30 titled A Retreat for the Soul. First Third Avenue at Second Street SW led by Rev W Greer McCrory offers Bible school at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 with Conceptions of God in the sermon. Y P C U gathers at 6 30, mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 in church.
Unity Center at 728 Fourth Avenue SE lists Goldie C. Richardson as leader. Sunday school at 9 am and morning worship at 11 am. Healing service 2 30 pm Lec ture at 8 pm on The Miracles of Today. Teacher training Wednesday 7 pm with 8 pm study. Friday Better Business class 7 pm and Prosperity lecture 8 pm. Story hour five nights 5 pm Reading room 9 am to 5 pm with metaphysical literature access.
Florence La Ganke describes a Nancy Page party plan where guests draw animal halves with hints and guesses complete the creatures later. A second game asks guests to illustrate song titles on blank sheets, guessing known tunes like Sweet Adeline and Ramona, in a 1932 copyright item.
Bondholders are warned that bonds listed are called for redemption on November 1 1932 and interest ceases after that date. The 54% gold bonds issued under COE COLLEGE FIRST MORTGAGE AND LATERAL TRUST are redeemable at the signer’s Cedar Rapids office. bonds numbers M51 M63 M76 D17 D125 D126 D130 D156 D174 D17 C12 C37 C40 C52 C54 C616 C82 C93 C98 C99 C100 with coupons, instruments of transfer, and signed forms must be presented for redemption and payment accompanying transfers.
The undersigned appoints and designates Frane D. Pettit and John D. Stewart, Attorney, in September 1932 in Linn County Iowa for the appointment and quasi duties related to the estate of Anna Nora. The notice specifies the appointment of an actor in the state of Potema County.
Mrs Magnusson hosted a refined Friday tea in the Hotel Montrose French room honoring her daughter Mrs John Ernest Corey formerly Miss Mabel Magnusson. Guests included Mrs Melvin H Corey of Fairfield and Mrs A J Diserens and others as flowers graced the occasion.
A list of pledges from eastern Iowa appears in this week’s announcements for Iowa State Teacher's College sororities. Names include Iva Brayton Manchester Lois Stingley Elizabeth Lawson Olin Marie Hutchison Montezuma Anne Sekel Independence Betty Hubbard Cedar Rapids Alice Hoppe Jesup Virginia Hammill Cedar Rapids Bernice Weise Marengo Helen Witmer Tipton Faythe Ellison Fredericksburg Ellen Overly Wyom.
Miss Thora Herr and Miss Maxine Hunter hosted a dinner at 1120 Tenth Street NW in honor of sister Miss Frances Herr. Eight guests joined later for bunco with prizes won by Marjorie Marsden Marvel Huston Frances Herr and Harold Waltermeyer.
Miss Bessie Pavlis daughter of Frank Pavlis wed Charles J. Valenta son of Mrs Barbara Valenta at noon with Rev. F D Chada officiating. Attendants were Miss Alma Pavilis and Rudolf Heathel. The bride wore white satin with orange blossom headband and pink white asters. bridesmaid wore green satin with pink carnations. A dinner for thirty relatives followed at the bride’s home, then a 300-guest dance at the C S P 8S hall in Swisher. The couple will live on a farm west of Walker after March 1.
The Iowa Mutual Girls club held a miscellaneous shower at the Elms tea room on Thursday evening for Miss Mabel Spaight. Her upcoming October wedding to Wallace Morris prompted the event with bridge and five hundred played. Burga Bornhoeft and Gladyce Balous won high prizes, consolation went to Edith Groceman and Vera Ulrich. Hostesses were Esther Brockman, Lillian Harder and Ruth Peter.
About twenty members and guests attended a Thursday outing at Daniels Park. A business meeting planned future activities with Mary Condon chairing and Eleanor Whitters serving as secretary.
Mr and Mrs M M Simitz of 415 Longwood Drive NE traveled to Chicago Saturday morning to attend the world series ball games and plan to return Tuesday. The trip centers on attending the series events.
Dr. George W. Mikulas traveled to Chicago on Saturday to visit his brother Dr. L Myron Mikulas. Both physicians are connected to medical circles in their home state.
The Northeast Iowa Parent-Teacher council elected Mrs. Lloyd C. Schuknecht of Cedar Rapids as president at its Waterloo meeting. She succeeds Mrs. W. O. Jonnstone of Dubuque as vice president and Mrs. M. L. Grafton of Cedar Rapids as secretary treasurer.
The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club dramatic art department staged The Sphinx and When the Whirlwind Blows at St Pauls church Friday evening before an audience over 75. Ruskin Sandbourne opened with two piano pieces and Eleanor Taylor performed Beethoven Moonlight Sonata between the plays.
Mrs. George Harms hosted a buffet luncheon for the St. Joan’s society of St. Matthew’s church at 1209 Elmhurst Drive NE. After the meal, cards were played with prizes awarded to Mrs. H. Meise Mrs. C. C. Lyons and Mrs. S. G. Blencoe.
Joe Spina of Rockford avenue paid fines after not responding to a Sept. 3 speeding summons. Judge Thomas B. Powell ordered $50 and costs for the later charge and $10 and costs for the earlier. Spina chose jail over payment. Five other traffic violators were fined by the judge.
Catholic clergy faced charges over the assassination of President-elect Obregon in 1928, tied to a papal encyclical attacking Mexico's anti religious laws. The Vatican's stance, labeled overly interventionist, provoked strong criticisms from Mexican officials and press.
L P Hogan, 32, 117% First avenue E, told by Judge H C Ring to plead by Oct 3 at 9 am in district court on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a Friday crash with M B Taylor of 1719 C avenue NE at F avenue and Fifth street NW. Bond $500. Edward Kotaska, 40, 1405 K street SW pleaded not guilty to a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. A true information alleges a prior drunk driving conviction May 22, 1931, and he was arrested Friday at 10:30 pm. Bond $1,000.
Elsie Brown aged 36 receives a marriage license in April 1929. Judge Ring grants a divorce to Albertina Bean 25 from Ithiel Bean 26 on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The marriage took place in 1
Emil Mocha 77 died Thursday morning in Iowa City after years of poor health. Survived by widow Mrs. William Mocha and three sons William J. of Cedar Rapids, George and Joseph of Iowa City, and four grandchildren. Services at St. Wenceslaus church Monday 8:30 a.m. Father Panoch to conduct. burial in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Funeral services for Sam Samuel son will be held in the Turner chapel at 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. O. T. Engquist officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood cemetery.
Radio schedule segment lists daily evening and Sunday morning programming across networks CBS NBC ABC and stations WABC WMT WEAF WJZ WENR WLW and others. Entries include shows such as Keenan and Phillips Do Re Mi Medinah string ensemble Edwin C. Basie fantasy and public affairs with multiple station listings.
Grocery prices greatly reduced Removal sale now on Coykendalls 726 Second avenue Advertisement Otto C Klassen convalescing after Mercy Hospital operation September 16 Advertisement Pre kindergarten school opening Monday 1934 A avenue Dial 25876 Advertisement Mr and Mrs L Ober 413 Tenth street SE in West law Dave Dildine died at midnight Thursday October special Chassis lubrication 75c Rude Auto company Advertisement 2 Stransky 148 Eighteenth NW reported storage battery stolen from his automobile near Sinclair park Friday evening Advertisement Many a single dollar has come home married and with a family when invested in Gazette Want Ads
Chicago and Rock Island railroad representatives were business visitors here on Saturday, meeting local officials and touring facilities.
Purchase hunting and fishing licenses and shells at Cresswell Pharmacy located at 3207 First Ave. Advertisement.
Mercy Hospital expresses gratitude to friends who donated generously during the fruit reception held on Friday. The note highlights appreciation for community support and contributions to the hospital.
The governor and Mrs Roosevelt hosted a luncheon for seventy five members of the trans continental contingent. The event included a torch parade as paper fragments drifted from office windows. Roosevelt plans to speak at an eight o clock banquet and then depart for Detroit before Monday's Albany appearances.
The Rev R J Campbell will celebrate the 26th anniversary of his priestly ordination on Sunday. He was ordained October 2 at St Peters Baltimore on the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels and now serves as pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Grace in Cedar Rapids. His first mass in the Grace church was October 11 during his 1940 arrival.
H E Elliott 34 a machinist was crushed beneath an engine while working on brakes at 8 45 am. He died instantly leaving a wife and two children.
Joseph McGowan of Cedar Rapids and Mary Damisch of Tama. Schmidt of Cedar Rapids. Lloyd Heiss of Delavan Wisconsin and Ida Moore of Mount Vernon. William of Ames and Emma Bousek of Rapids. Ray Frasher and Nellie Mae Norris, both of Marion.
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