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

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1936

Page

19

Seventy-Four Local Delegates Attend P T A District Meet

Forty-two Cedar Rapids delegates join the northeast district P T A conference in Waterloo with five councils including Waterloo and Dubuque. Cedar Rapids district president Mrs L C Schuknecht presides, others travel by bus, attend sessions, and hear Mrs Charles F Pye speak.

Cedar Rapids Waterloo Dubuque Oelwein Charles City L. C. Schuknecht Tilson Petro S. V. Shonka William Morgan C. W. Leksa John H. Arnold Earl Spearing H. W. Dahlstrand J. Weichart F. McKee R. F. Taft T. Smith Milo Simanek William Klepach R. W. Decker J. W. Reger William Murphy L. Jonas C. L. Parker E. W. Williams W. L. Northcutt B. Pidema W. B. Berry H. Buck V. I. Spohn Neely Hill G. L. van Deusen W. T. Allen J. W. Barnett J. Sundberg Bert Klekar C. W. Hubbard H. Bowser R. Harrington R. S. Dresher Arthur Meyer A. M. Seabrooke H. N. Steele Phoebe Gerber H. G. Atfel Dial West High School Northeast District First Methodist Church Charles F. Pye Des Moines Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers Walton A. Keller

Miss Audrey Jones Pledged to Kappa Kappa Gamma

Miss Audrey Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas M Jones of 2304 Country club parkway SE has pledged to Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of Wisconsin Madison Wisconsin.

Audrey Jones Thomas M. Jones Country Club Parkway SE Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority University of Wisconsin Madison, Wis

Pinneys Celebrate Fifteenth Anniversary at Picnic Supper

Mr and Mrs Eugene M Pinney of 1915 Ridgeway Drive SE entertained Wednesday evening at a picnic supper honoring their fifteenth wedding anniversary.

Eugene M. Pinney Ridgeway Drive

Mrs Winter Hosts Modern Reading Club at Luncheon

Mrs. Fred A. Winter hosted the Modern Reading club at her home in SE on Wednesday. Mrs. Robert Armstrong reviewed I Remember I Remember by Cyrenus Cole with assistance from Mrs. L. R. Gerhardt.

Fred A. Winter Grande Avenue SE Modern Reading Club Robert Armstrong Cyrenus Cole L. R. Gerhardt

Mrs. D. J. Moore Visits Toms Home in Seattle

Mrs D J Moore of Hollywood California arrived Wednesday to spend several days with Mr and Mrs Robert C Toms at 2300 Grande Avenue SE. The Toms plan a small dinner Thursday evening in her honor with Mrs E H Wyant of Waterloo as an out of town guest.

D. J. Moore Hollywood Calif Robert C. Toms Grande Avenue SE Mrs. Toms Moore E. H. Wyant Waterloo

Northwestern pledges Betsy Quarton to Gamma Phi Beta

Miss Betsy Quarton daughter of Mr and Mrs Sumner D Quarton of 514 Sinclair Avenue SE has been pledged to Gamma Phi Beta sorority at Northwestern University Evanston Ill where she is a freshman student

Betsy Quarton Sumner D. Quarton Sinclair Avenue Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Northwestern University Evanston, Ill

Misses Averill Return from Chicago

The Misses Jessie and Lulu Averill of 1120 Second Avenue SE returned Wednesday after spending several days in Chicago.

Misses Averill Chicago Jessie Lulu Averill Second Avenue SE

Miss Gwendolyn Holland to Visit Termohlen Couple

Miss Gwendolyn Holland of Denver Colorado will arrive Saturday from the east where she has vacationed in Washington New York City Montreal and Quebec to be a weekend guest of Mr and Mrs R T Termohlen at 358 Twenty First street SE Miss Holland is surgical supervisor at a Denver hospital and is a cousin of Mr Termohlen.

Gwendolyn Holland Denver Colo Washington, D. C New York City Montreal Quebec Canada R. T. Termohlen Twenty-first Street Holland Termohlen Denver Hospital

New St Elizabeth's Guild Officers Named

Mrs. C. W. Irwin was elected president of St. Elizabeth's guild at St. John's Episcopal church. Other officers include Mrs. E. Sommers as vice president, Mrs. F. W. Wohlrabe as secretary, and Mrs. H. E. Rosenberg as treasurer.

C. W. Irwin St. Elizabeth's Guild St. John’s Episcopal Church E. Sommers F. W. Wohlrabe H. E. Rosenberg

Mis cellaneous Shower in Honor of Mrs Donald Ross

Mrs E A Gerdl and Miss Gladys Gerdl hosted a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening at 210 Ave NW for Mrs Donald Ross. Guests included Mesdames Ross Steigere Moorman Miller Milolasko Janu Strauss Warden Prochaska and Messrs Berger and Gerdl and Misses Koblasse Krejci Dvorak Jellis on Porter Kuta and Gladys Gerdl.

E. A. Gerdl Gladys Gerdl Donald Ross Agnes Dvorak Fern Jellison Opal Porter Mary Kuta

Talk On The Constitution At Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

Ferris R. Simpson spoke on The Constitution and Problems of Government before the Cedar Rapids Woman's club current events department. He traced drafting history and warned against frequent amendments and public indifference. A forum followed a picnic luncheon with thirty three members present.

Ferris R. Simpson Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club Simpson W. R. Foor Woman’s Club C. C. Moffitt

Edna Steffen Weds Morris Kleppe in Vinton Nuptials

Edna Steffen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Steffen of Vinton, married Morris Kleppe son of Mrs. Berthine Kleppe. Rev Theodore Schliepsiek officiated Tuesday morning in Vinton. Attendants were Edna’s brothers Arlie and Ivan Steffenson. Both graduates of Norway High School. Mr Kleppe works at the Chevrolet company. They will live at 1415 Second Ave.

Arthur Steffenson Vinton Edna Morris Kleppe Berthine Kleppe Second Avenue Theodore Schliepsiek Arlie Ivan Steffenson Kleppe Norway High School Chevrolet Company Mrs. Kleppe Second Avenue SE

Delta Theta Chi Holds First Fall Meeting at Montrose Hotel

Mrs. Frank Sullivan presided at the first fall meeting of Delta Theta Chi national business girls sorority at the Montrose hotel. Mrs. George Bird spoke on The Age of Chivalry and assigned topics to Hazel Capron Ruth Hannah Bertha Gouldin and Betty Malek. Regular meetings are set for the second and fourth Tuesdays each month.

Frank Sullivan Delta Theta Chi National Business Girls’ Sorority Montrose Hotel George Bird Hazel Capron Ruth Hannah Bertha Gouldin Betty Malek

Chicago North Western Woman's Club Plans October rummage sale

Forty members met at the Y M C A for a luncheon. Committees were appointed for the October rummage sale and the November card party.

Chicago North Western Woman's Club

Mount Mercy Choristers Form 2024 Officers

College choristers at Mount Mercy organize for the year naming Cath erine Carroll as president Mary Jane Reilly as vice president Mary Eliz abeth O ’ Meara secretary treasurer Marcella Roushar librarian and Madonna Hofer assistant librarian.

Mount Mercy Catherine Carroll Mary Jane Reilly Mary Elizabeth O'Meara Marcella Roushar Madonna Hofer

Musical Program Highlights at FO of PEO Meeting

Mrs. Ruth Ebling Massey led the program at FO of PEO Tuesday at 1328 Third Ave SE with a Foster themed review. Mrs. E E Fisher sang Foster tunes with piano by Mrs. Otto Ambroz including Fairy Belle Gentle Annie Oh Susannah Beautiful Dreamer Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair and Old Folks at Home. Guests included members from chapters HJ GM CK CS CY and others with hostesses C S Mahaffy Leland Mahaffy and B Harrington assisting.

Ruth Ebling Massey Arthur A. Brooks Third Avenue SE Stephen Foster America Howard E. E. Fisher Otto Ambroz Foster Gentle Annie Susannah Jeannie Charles Penningroth Charles Laurance Robert C. Toms W. H. Bailey H. N. Boyson J. T. Grayston Marion G. M. Wo

St Gertrude’s Circle Sponsors Friday Dance

St Gertrude’s circle of St Matthew’s church will sponsor a dance Friday from 9 to 12:30 p.m. at Danceland ballroom. Co chairmen Mrs Hollander and Mrs Hardy lead the committee. Tickets available from them or any circle member.

St. Gertrude’s St. Matthew’s Church E. Hollander G. Hardy

Eightieth Birthday Party for Cedar Rapids Resident

Mrs. Abner Davis of 1407 Sixth Street NW celebrated her eightieth birthday Tuesday at St. James Methodist Episcopal church parlors. A handkerchief shower honored her by the Gleaners circle. Musical tributes and readings accompanied the gathering with hostesses including Mrs. Arthur Davis and Mrs. Lowell Davis.

Abner Davis Sixth Street St. James Methodist Episcopal Church Davis Cedar Rapids St. James Church Gleaners Fred Samek Joe Kacer Charles Snyder Arthur Davis Lowell Davis Glenn Page Central City Agnes Statson Glendale Calif M. T. Daywitt Joe Racer Robert Davis Lyle Thompson Foster Boal Raymond Daum Alva Hayward Fred Simon Charles H. Birch George King W. J. Haworth Dale Newell Fred Bliss Albert Bickal Milo Nelson Hattie Snell Sarah Slocum Rebecca Brown M. Sipe J. W. Francis W. A. Hickman Charles E. Snyder Amos Strickell

Honoring Perry Millers at Bridge Club

Mr and Mrs R R McDonald hosted a Kansas City Kansas couple during a Wednesday bridge party at 423 Second Street SW. Prizes went to Mrs C Arthur Fox and Clarence Maher with a guest prize awarded to Mr and Mrs Miller.

R. R. McDonald Second Street Bridge Club Perry Miller Kansas City Kan C. Arthur Fox Clarence Maher Miller

Stewart Vick marriage announces Cedar Rapids home

Mr and Mrs W W Stewart of Springville announce the marriage of their daughter Doris Catherine to Elmer W Vick son of Mr and Mrs William Vick of Marion The ceremony took place August 22 in Rock Island Illinois The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids

W. W. Stewart Springville Doris Catherine Elmer W. Vick William Vick Marion Rock Island Ill Cedar Rapids

Budgeting Helps Willis Family Save and Plan

A Cedar Rapids Gazette appeal shares how a family’s overspending on redecorating a car and a broken furnace highlights the need for a budget. It urges dividing income for rent food and savings and promotes a 40 page booklet to guide budgeting and record expenses.

Willis Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute West 19Th Street New York N. Y

Peoples Church School of Religion Dinner Offered Friday

The first regular supper for the Peoples Church School of Religion will be held Friday at 6 p.m. in the church parlors. Superintendent R. T. Termohlen will introduce new teachers Stella Bachelder Betty Low Vernon E Lichtenstein and L R Wilson and officers John Cabinett James Bowman Kathryn Claassen Ellen Curray. Those planning to attend should notify Mrs J Y Kennedy at 2 6896.

School of Religion of the Peoples Church R. T. Termohlen Stella Bachelder Betty Low Vernon E. Lichtenstein L. R. Wilson John Cabinett James Bowman Kathryn Claassen Ellen Curray

Jolly Ramblers Hostess Event With Card Prizes

Mrs. Henry Kendall of 904 Sixth Avenue Southeast hosted the Jolly Ramblers on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes in the card games were won by Mrs. W. Kurtz and Mrs. Leo J. Smith.

Henry Kendall Sixth Avenue SE Jolly Ramblers W. Kurtz Leo J. Smith

Tea invitation for district 6 BPW at Hurst Hotel Maquoketa

Members of the local Business and Professional Women's club are invited to a tea at the Hurst hotel in Maquoketa Sunday from 2 30 to 5 p m. Maquoketa club members host district No 6 clubs and Miss Helen Irwin of Des Moines state federation will be guest speaker. Reservations with Miss Edith Scott dial 2 2623 by Friday evening.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Hurst Maquoketa

Anamosa Couple Wed At Nashua Little Brown Church

Mr and Mrs Frank Wells announce the marriage of their daughter Zora Wells to Elmer Sutthoff. The ceremony occurred Sunday at the Little Brown church in Nashua with Rev William Kent officiating. Attendants were Miss Lodema Wells and Robert Mathis. The bride wore a floor length blue chiffon gown.

Frank Wells Anamosa Zora Wells Elmer Sutthoff Fred Sutthoff Second Street SE Little Brown Nashua William Kent Lodema Wells Robert Mathis

Couple to be at home after Oct 15 in Iowa Illinois trip

A couple will be at home after October 15 following a brief trip through Iowa and Illinois. They plan to settle at 1009 Second Street SE.

Iowa Illinois Second Street

Graduate Nurses Club Bridge Luncheon Saturday

The Graduate Nurses club will hold its regular bridge luncheon Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Commonwealth tea room. Reservations should be made with Miss Olga Smith and Mrs. J. E. Hardwick at 5583 or Mrs. Carl Stuber at 20220.

Graduate Nurses’ Club Commonwealth Tea Room Olga Smith J. E. Hardwick Dial Carl Stuber

Miss Nada Palmer to Wed W T Byers Honored in Lin en Shower

Miss Nada Palmer, bride elect to W. T. Byers, was honored at a linen shower hosted by Mrs. R. J. Page. Guests included Mrs. J. R. Palmer of Black Duck Minn and Mrs. Vernon Bittner of Solon. Prizes at balance were won by Miss Weldon and Miss Surry.

Nada Palmer W. T. Byers R. J. Page J. R. Palmer Blackduck Minn Vernon Bittner Solon E. M. Surry Julia Weldon Maxine

Fels-Naptha Soap Chips Debut at Grocers

Women urged for naptha chips that dissolve cleanly claim experts doubted the idea for years. The new chips combine naptha with golden soap and a pouring-spout to reduce spills. Sold by grocers, from the makers of Fels-Naptha Soap.

JOVE

Washington DAR Leader Visits Hoquiam Kin

Mrs. C. A. Bush of Hoquiam Washington is a guest at 4901 Center Point road NE in the Newell home with her brother B. B. Newell and Mrs. Newell. She is state president of the Washington Daughters of the American Revolution and traveled from Washington DC after attending the Grand Army of the Republic national convention.

C. A. Bush Hoquiam Wash B. B. Newell Newell Center Point Road Bush Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Washington, D. C the Grand Army of the Republic

Also Mentioned on This Page

P.T.A KAPPA E. M. Pinneys Kemble Kemble Floral Co Iowa Theater Mrs. Winter Toms Home Gamma Phi Beta Northwestern Termohlens ST. Elizabeth’s Guild Feme Stankels Steffenson-Kleppe C. N. W. Women’s Club ST. Gertrude’s Circle Perry Millers Stewart-Vick Peoples Church School OF Religion A “Doris-Delt” Model SUEDE Panors 205 Second St P. W Wells-Sutthoff Graduate Nurses Club Miss Palmer Aco Directoire THE Killian CO T Mille
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