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 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 28, 1946

Page

2

Cotton Wedding in Washington DC Ceremony

Mrs. Cotton announces the marriage of her daughter Mrs Joseph Potter Cotton II to Edward Burling Jr of Washington DC. The wedding was held Wednesday at Universalist church Washington with Dr Seth Brooks officiating. After a brief trip the couple will reside in Washington. The groom a Yale graduate 1924 is a partner in Covington Burling Rublee Acheson and Shord. Mr and Mrs Poe attended and have returned to Cedar Rapids.

Arthur Poe Twenty-seventh Street Drive Joseph Potter Cotton II Edward Burling, Jr Washington, D. C Universalist

Miss Peggy Waery Visits Iowa City for Franklin Game

Miss Peggy Waery of Iowa City returned home after spending the weekend with Miss Barbara Ann Barger at 408 Longwood Drive NE. Waery attended the Iowa City Franklin football game as a houseguest of Barger.

Peggy Waery Iowa City Barbara Ann Barger Longwood Drive Waery Iowa City- Franklin

Weekend visits noted in Mankato and St Charles

Sam Hedges of Mankato Minnesota left Monday after a weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Horace G Hedges of 825 Seventeenth street SE. Mr and Mrs Ami L Allen of St Charles Illinois visited last weekend with Mr and Mrs J Elliott Davis at 2056 First Avenue NE. Mrs Alien is Mr Davis sister.

Sam Hedges Mankato, Minn Horace G. Hedges Seventeenth Street Ami L. Allen St. Charles, Ill J. Elliott Davis First Avenue NE Alien Mr. Davis

Mrs Dotson Joins Sister for Winter in Tulsa

Mrs. Sarah M. Dotson of Tulsa Oklahoma arrived Friday evening to spend the winter with her sister Mrs. C. K. McMorras at 340 Second Avenue Southwest.

Mrs. Dotson Sister Sarah M. Dotson Tulsa Okla C. K. McMorras Second Avenue SW

Junior Sokols Host Halloween Party With Games and Dance

The Junior Sokols held a Halloween party Saturday evening in their club room. Forty members and guests attended. Decorations were by Julia and Joan Jerabek, Barbara Classen, Vic Naxera, and Ron Stina. Mrs. C. A. Nemecek and Mrs. H. Netolicky chaperoned. Paul Jerabek Jr. will announce the next meeting.

Sokols Julia Joan Jerabek Barbara Classen Vic Naxera Ron Stina C. A. Nemecek H. Netolicky Paul Jerabek, Jr

Joan Nellis Honored At Farewell Party

Miss Joan Nellis aged 16? 256 Fifteenth Street NW was guest of honor at a hayrack ride and party hosted by Jeanne Furman Joyce Nelson and Marilu Stimpson at 1317 Eleventh Street NW. Sixteen couples attended with Stimpson performing accordion pieces. Nellis is moving to Little Falls New York on November 1.

Joan Nellis Fifteenth Street H. F. Furman Eleventh Street Jeanne Furman Joyce Nelson Marilu Stimpson Miss Stimpson Miss Nellis Little Falls N. Y

Old Time Coffee Pot Brewing Tip

An antique style coffee pot method suggests tying grounds loosely in a cheesecloth bag as a filter. Place just below boiling water and steep for about five minutes to brew.

To Become Bride Sunday at Tipton

Mr and Mrs C L Buck announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Gertrude Buck to Norman G Kopf son of Mr and Mrs George Kopf The ceremony will be at 930 Sunday morning in the Tipton Methodist parsonage with Rev Roscoe B Sires A reception will follow at the bride's home Miss Buck and Mr Kopf are Tipton High School graduates He served six years in the navy and was a chief petty officer at discharge He is a partner with his father in Kopf Jewelry store They will reside in Tipton

Tipton C. L. Buck Gertrude Buck Norman G. Kopf George Kopf Tipton Methodist Church Roscoe B. Sires Harold Hansen Wheatland Miss Buck Tipton High School W. C. Hall Firestone Mr. Kopf Navy Kopf

Richards Visit in Louis Smejkal Home

Mr and Mrs R K Richards of Washington are visiting this week in the home of Mr and Mrs Louis Smejkal at 2217 B avenue NE. Mrs Richards and Mrs Smejkal are sisters.

R. K. Richards Louis Smejkal Washington B Avenue NE Richards Mrs. Smejkal

Doll with Wardrobe Pattern 4673 for 18 20 22 inch dolls

Anne Adams offers a Christmas ready doll with a seven piece wardrobe in the latest style. Pattern 4673 is easy to sew has complete illustrated instructions and fit tested sizing for 18 20 and 22 inch dolls. Send 25 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department Chicago IL with name address zone size and style number.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department N. Clinton Street Chicago

Iowa City League of Women Voters Meeting News

Ten Cedar Rapids members join Iowa City League board session to discuss political effectiveness with Miss Muriel Ferris, national congressional secretary. The all day meeting starts at 10 am in the Light and Power assembly room with a noon luncheon. Attendees include Mrs. Kate Terry Loomis and nine others.

League of Women Voters League Iowa City Muriel Ferris National Congressional the Light and Power Company Cedar Rapids Kate Terry Loomis C. H. Birch S. E. Garber Durward Patterson J. P. Mills W. E. Willson Royal Streeter H. E. Henderson Grace Elliott Leata Swem

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Pref preferential tea

The Gamma Theta chapter entertained at a preferential tea Sunday afternoon in the Florentine room of the Roosevelt hotel. Miss Lois Leidigh sang with Mrs. Isabel Schluter accompanying. Miss Lucille Eiler and Mrs. Schluter poured at the tea table, with guests Miss Dorothy Palmer Miss Marilyn Balcom Miss Norma Helbig and Mrs. David Elder in attendance.

Gamma Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Florentine Roosevelt Hotel Lois Leidigh Isabel Schluter Lucille Eiler Schluter Dorothy Palmer Marilyn Balcom Norma Helbig David Elder

Designing Woman By Elizabeth Hillyer Trends in Tables

Elizabeth Hillyer notes changes in furniture design as end tables grow larger sturdier and more functional. Tables on sofas act as magazines ashtrays trays and storage chests offering practical use with a restful room look.

James O Rieley Spends Weekend With Parents

James O Rieley a Notre Dame student spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs M W O Rieley 2151 Blake boulevard SE He attended the Iowa Notre Dame game in Iowa City Saturday Sheriff Sale Notice details an execution against Claire G Ankeny and a 1937 Studebaker four door sedan to be sold at public auction November 6 1946 at Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa.

James O’rieley Notre Dame M. W. O’rieley Blake Boulevard Iowa City Justice of the Peace District Court Linn County Iowan W A. Ball Iowa Claire G. Ankeny Studebaker Court House Cedar Rapids Sataner H. Smith R. D. Spooner

Arlene Coleman Becomes Bride

Miss Arlene Coleman daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Coleman route 2 became the bride of Elwyn Baumgartner son of Mr and Mrs William E Baumgartner 827 D avenue NW Saturday evening at Calvary Baptist church. The Rev Rodney C Gould officiated before an altar with palms candelabra and chrysanthemums. Music by Miss Mary Annis Shaw and Rossen Gaurche. The bride wore a white wool suit with black accessories and a red rose corsage centered with a gardenia. Maid of honor Miss Jean Kies in gray pin striped suit with black accessories and red rose corsage. Best man Albert Linkenback and usher Carrol Baumgartner. Reception at the groom's parents home with yellow pink and white flowers. Couple to live in Marion after a trip to St. Louis. Mrs Baumgartner a Wilson high school graduate employed by Northwestern Bell. Mr Baumgartner Roosevelt high school graduate employed by Iowa Electric Light and Power.

Arlene Coleman Charles E. Coleman Elwyn Baumgartner William E. Baumgartner D Avenue NW Calvary Baptist Church Rodney C. Gould Mary Annis Shaw Rossen Gaurche Jean Kies Albert Linkenback Carrol Baumgartner Marion St. Louis Baumgartner Wilson High School Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Roosevelt High School Iowa Electric Light and Power Company

Make soap at home from salvaged fats urged for city wives

Over the Back Fence urges Cedar Rapids housewives and farm women to save waste fats for homemade soap. Instructions cover cleaning, salting, lye handling, small one bar batches, and larger nine pound batches with steps for floating and scented varieties, stressing clean grease and proper curing times.

Fannie Gannon Extension Home Iowa State College Miss Gannon

Tiny baby finger toys pattern and order details

The item describes small fabric toys for babies with two identical pieces, added ears and wings, using Pattern 826 for four toys. Laura Wheeler’s improved pattern promises simpler needlework with charts, photos, and directions. Send 20 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept in Chicago to obtain it, including name and address.

Laura Wheeler Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street Chicago Ill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Cotton Washingtonian Ami L. Allens Junior Sokols Barney's First Avenue Hector Axminsters Corot Second Ave C.R. Women Voters Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer Naomi Doebel Gannon Forest L. Fuhrmeister Ely Mia Puhrmeister Ople Furnitur Viva's Beauty Salon Third Street Dinette Deodle SX “Tourniture Company
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