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!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1937
Page
5
Mrs O J Larson welcomed Silver Chain circle members at her Nine teenth Street SE home. President Mrs DeBolt presided, devotionals led by Mrs K R May on King’s Daughters Vows, and newly elected VP Mrs W O Shelquist was installed by Mrs George Stone. Attendees hemmed towels for the Home for the Friendless.
The Yapam Camp Fire group met Wednesday at St. Pauls church for a potluck supper and a business meeting. Ruth Allen was elected president with Arlene Jayne as vice president Irene Christie as secretary Dorothy Jane Plock as treasurer and Ruth Anne Striesky as scribe. Others present included Lucy Sever Emma Allen Mary Jean Gosset Frances Rubins and Mrs Houser the guardian. The next meeting is set for October 17 at the home of Allen.
The Tawakis Camp Fire group met at 1611 Ellis Boulevard NW and elected Dorothy Kepler president Jean Cunningham vice president Betty Blecker secretary treasurer Helen Bell scribe Erma Lee Young social chairman Ruth Klepach telephone committee. Helen Reed attended as another member. the group worked on Camp Fire ranks.
Capt. W. FB. Slater, a missionary from India and agricultural expert, will address Coe College chapel Monday morning. A World War veteran who introduced goats and chickens to boost India’s food supply, he plans to frame his talk on Far East experiences.
Dr. Harry M. Gage, president of Coe College and chair of the North Central Association on higher education, delivers the dedication address for Rock Island High School’s new 1.25 million dollar building. The four day opening includes Student Night, Community Night, and a Sunday vesper.
Police reported an attempted breakin at Ted Wilkinson's apartment 400 Third Avenue SW Wednesday night. The entry was not gained and Mrs. John Eklund later found a parcel hidden under a rear area, with some contents intact and the package previously delivered six days earlier.
Advertisement style item by Anne Adams promotes pattern 4576 for a slendering dress in sheer wool crepe or synthetic fabrics. Available sizes 34 to 48 with instructions and price details. requests 15 cents for pattern and 25 cents for book. Addresses Cedar Rapids and New York.
Mrs Bessie Golden was installed president by Rev Irving Wade Thursday at Mrs B E Beiber home. Officers include Jessie Wade first vice Ethel Ellison Anna Flickinger assistant secretary Harley Breed treasurer Dora Dykes teacher. Guests Mrs Will Grassfield and Mrs John Reynolds. Devotions by Mrs Wade. Halloween party planned. 31 members and two guests attended. Also notes on local ads and community events and garden club activities.
The passage notes Mrs. Kenneth Pomer traveling with her grandson Tommie Domer and her son Joseph Burrows to Des Moines on a Wednesday to visit her brother Liddle, a patient at the Veterans hospital.
Fred H. Clausen, president of Van Brunt Manufacturing of Horicon Wisconsin, told the National Coal Association that the federal undistributed profits tax on corporations hinders business. He urged repeal, arguing it favors large cash-rich firms, penalizes newer firms, and clashes with state dividend laws and preexisting debts. Charles J. Hosford led a proposal for permanent federal regulation of the bituminous coal industry under an industry-developed plan.
Remodeling started this week on the Majestic garage at 124 Third Street NE leased by The Bowling Foundation, a Brunswick Balke Collender subsidiary, for installation of The Red Crown Recreation, one of ten midwest model alleys. About $40,000 will be spent on remodeling and equipment. Morehead-Frederikson Co. holds the contract for the front and interior work to be completed by law.
New York United Press reports a family sized electric toothbrush introduced today. The device supports multiple users by allowing individual brush arms to be inserted for each family member. Price information was not disclosed in the excerpt.
A Chinese engineer stole a Japanese munitions train and drove it toward Chinese lines in Peiping territory. He was rewarded 1,000 yuan for the act, after Japanese guards briefly left the train at a way station. The driver’s action occurred as he worked for the Japanese to operate the Peiping Hankow railway train.
Property transfer notice indicates Josephine A Zila sells spld parts described as 17a 34a ne sw sec 20 83 7 with value and consideration stated as 1 dollar and other value, dated 8 26 37, filed under section 20 83 7 with official action.
Postmaster Frank Baldwin said unemployment forms have not arrived for distribution. He noted numerous items have been received but the arrival date is unknown and the time will be announced once determined.
Washington AP reports high administration sources said there was no foundation for abroad reports that the United States was considering a huge rearmament program.
Born to Mr and Mrs Harold M Soper of 1115 Second Avenue SE a son on October 7 at St Luke's Hospital.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.