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

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1936

Page

14

Bridal Party Announced for Mason Everett Wedding

Miss Martha Joy Mason and Richard W. Everett reveal their bridal party. Maid of honor Helen Larimer, best man Robert Everett, and ushers Wendell Delzell Carl Myers Jr G Howard Tellier Jr Cedar Rapids, Jack Barlass Des Moines. Bride’s shower Thursday hosted by Mary Jane McBaith with eight guests.

Martha Joy Mason T. G. Mason Washington Avenue SE Richard W. Everett G. T. Everett Ridgewood Terrace Miss Mason Mr. Everett St. Paul’s Methodist Church Helen Larimer E. J. Larimer Fifth Avenue SE

Alberta Murray to Wed Henry Bateman This June

Dr and Mrs A L Murray of Minneapolis announce the engagement of their daughter Alberta Julia Murray to Henry Lee Bateman son of Mr and Mrs Louis W Bateman of Duluth Minnesota The couple plans a June wedding Alberta attended Coe College and the University of Minnesota while Bateman graduated with honors from the University of Chicago and is a member of Delta Sigma Pi.

Cedar Rapids A. L. Murray Minneapolis Minn Alberta Julia Henry Lee Bateman Louis W. Bateman Duluth Murray Cedar Rapids Gazette Miss Murray Coe College University of Minnesota Bateman University of Chicago

Miss Martha Trewin to Enter University of Arizona

Miss Martha Trewin daughter of Mr and Mrs H R Trewin of 1950 Fourth avenue SE will leave Friday for Tucson Arizona to begin her junior year at the University of Arizona.

Martha Trewin H. R. Trewin Fourth Avenue SE Tucson Ariz University of Arizona

Mrs Blossom Kirk Returns From Wyoming Ranch Visit

Mrs Blossom Kirk of 2416 Fourth avenue SE returned Wednesday afternoon from the Eaton Brothers ranch at Sheridan Wyoming where she had spent the last three weeks.

Blossom Kirk Fourth Avenue SE Eaton Brothers Sheridan Wyo

Cook Family Returns After Cleveland Visit

Mrs. Robert S. Cook of 222 Crescent Drive SE returned Wednesday from Cleveland Ohio where she had been visiting her daughter Mrs. William Ellwood and her son. Mrs. Ellwood and her son accompanied her home planning to visit here for about a month.

Robert S. Cook Crescent Drive Cleveland William Ellwood Mr. Ellwood

Reiff Family Return from Chicago and Bluffton Visit

Mr and Mrs M O Reiff of 1848 Third Avenue SE and their daughters Grace Ann and Marion returned Wednesday from Chicago where they spent several days. The party then traveled to Bluffton Indiana to visit Mrs Reiff's mother Manson Reiff and to reunite with Marion who had been staying there several weeks.

M. O. Reiff Third Avenue SE Grace Ann Marion Chicago Mrs. Reiff Mr. Reiff Manson Reiff Bluffton Ind

Home Garden Club Holds September Planning Meeting

Eighteen members met Wednesday afternoon at 318 Crescent Street SE for a business session. Mrs. W. E. Brown spoke on the Community Chest drive then tea was served by Mrs. Kirn with help from Mrs. George Otis. An all day meeting was planned for September 16 at the Lower Palisades.

Home Garden Club R. W. Kirn Crescent Street SE W. E. Brown Kirn George Otis Lower Palisades

Ozark Trip Report By Two Iowa Couples

Mr and Mrs Max Deal of 509 Fifteenth Street SE and Mr and Mrs William Mulvihill of 516 Sixth Avenue SE returned after a week touring the Ozark mountain region. They visited Lake of the Ozarks and Bagnell Dam and paid calls on Mrs Mulvihill’s Missouri relatives.

Max Deal Fifteenth Street William Mulvihill Sixth Avenue Ozark Mountain Lake of the Ozarks Bagnell Dam

Rheaneta Eunice Noe Weds Rev Harold E Johnson in Wichita

Mr and Mrs William Noe of Wichita announce the marriage of their daughter Rheaneta Eunice to Rev Harold E Johnson son of Mrs Emma Johnson The ceremony occurred at the Green ameyer home August 29 with Rev Schell officiating Matron of honor was Mrs Elmer Reamer and Best man Rev Mr Reamer Bride a graduate of East High School and Friends University Wichita The Rev Mr Johnson studied at Marion School Kenosha Wis and Los Angeles Calif They will reside in Wichita.

William Noe Wichita Kan Rheaneta Eunice Harold E. Johnson Emma Johnson Third Street Guy Greenameyer Schell Elmer Reamer Reamer East High School Friends University Johnson Marion School Kenosha Wis Los Angeles Calif Kathryn Hefner T. E. Hefner Eighteenth Street Carl Headlee E. Headlee Anamosa R. F. Judson First Baptist Church Vivian Ives Cedar Rapids Trevelyn White Marion Ives

Complete Plans For Woman's Club Event

Final plans for a benefit bridge party and fashion show sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Woman's club ways and means committee were finalized at a luncheon in the Florentine room of the Roosevelt hotel. Miss Elizabeth Carey will head the fashion show with John Carey. The event is set for 2 30 p m at the Country club with committee members and guests in attendance.

Ways and Means Cedar Rapids Wesley Klinger F. W. Damour H. G. Heiserman O. J. Elsenbast T. P. Rogers J. C. Stanton W. R. Foor O. P. Moody Glenn McDonald Leo Powell Austin N. Palmer F. C. Kellogg George King

Miss Martha Beardsley Heads to Northwestern for Second Year

Miss Martha Beardsley and Mrs. Beardsley left Wednesday for Evanston Illinois to begin Martha's second year at Northwestern University. Mrs. Beardsley will return Saturday.

Martha Beardsley Northwestern University David E. Beardsley Linden Drive Beardsley Evanston, Ill Martha Mrs. Beardsley

Beethoven club to hold regular audition for new members

The Beethoven club will stage a regular audition for new members early in October. Those seeking more information and the exact audition date are asked to call Helen Kacena Stark.

Beethoven Club Helen Kacena Stark

Two Residents Return From Chicago Visit

Harley Hollenbeck and Millard Buchanan return after a week in Chicago. They attended the White Sox versus Detroit baseball game on Monday.

Harley Hollenbeck Eighth Street Millard Buchanan Hinkley Avenue NW Chicago

Wisconsin Dells Visit Returns for Two Families

Mr and Mrs Roy Webster of 417 Tenth Street NW and Mr and Mrs Fred Dick of 313 Seventeenth Street NE have returned home after a leisure trip to the Wisconsin Dells.

Roy Webster Tenth Street Fred Dick Seventeenth Street Wisconsin Dells

Silver Cross circle of the King’s Daughters luncheon

Fourteen members met at Mrs. Charles Bode’s home for a dessert luncheon. Mrs. L. L. Owen presided, with delegates elected for the Davenport state convention in October: Mrs. Owen, Mrs. Hefner, Mrs. Maxwell as delegates and Mrs. Stalker, Mrs. Harrington, Mrs. Harrington and Mrs. Houser as alternates.

Silver Cross Circle of the King’s Daughters Charles Bode Mount Vernon Road Amos J. Houser Bode L. L. Owen Marjorie Augustine Davenport Owen T. K. Hefner A. C. Maxwell L. M. Stalker B. Harrington Harrington Houser Elizabeth Bender Community House Oliver S. Wilson

Seventh Andrews reunion held at Dairy Dale community house

The seventh annual Andrews reunion convened Sunday at Dairy Dale community house with new officers L A Andrews president Jessie Reid vice president Lisle Andrews treasurer Vera Andrews recording secretary and Gladys Van Antwerp corresponding secretary. Attendees included numerous Andrews relatives and spouses from Ames Rock Island Illinois Taylor Ridge Galesburg University Park Anamosa Cedar Rapids and other towns. Guests were Frank Thor of Illinois City Dorothy Martin and Bessie Rumple of Cedar Rapids.

Andrews Dairy Dale L. A. Andrews Jessie Reid Lisle Andrews Vera Andrews Gladys van Antwerp Carrie Andrews Arthur Andrews J. P. Reid Ames G. A. Andrews Donald Andrews Rock Island, Ill Maynard McDonald Hazel Mary Margaret Maynard Parchett Kenneth Bernice Ilinois City Walter John Elizabeth Donald Taylor Ridge Mabel van Antwerp Galesburg Tom Sopher Raymond University Park Perry Irwin Carrol Shirley Newton G. B. Kinser Fred Curtis Bicke

Coe Rushees Indicate Sorority Choices Tonight

Coe College rushees will attend six last-night parties from 7 to 10 PM to indicate their sorority preferences. Delta Delta Delta hosts at 2164 Blake Blvd SE with lanterns and a singing trio. Kappa Delta at 312 Nassau St SE. Alpha Gamma Delta at 301 23rd St Drive SE. Chi Omega at 2247 Meadowbrook Dr SE. Alpha Xi Delta at 2003 Glenway Dr SE. Beta Phi Alpha hosts a carnival style “Mystic Rendezvous” lawn party with a palm reader by 2021 Bever Ave SE.

Coe Rushees Coe Delta Delta Delta Sorority Edith Winn Betty Jane Levsen Catherine Timm Mary Ann Whelan Miss Levsen Jean Dow Betty Nicholas Kappa Delta C. J. Lynch Nassau Street Dorothy Blodgett Elinor Kendall Irene Teets Mary Jane McPartland Betty Gifford Alpha Gamma Delta David Turner Twenty-third Street Drive Lenore Stark LaVon Buchanan Sara Huntington Nancy Shields Dorothea Dolson Meadowbrook Drive Chi Omega Dorothy Bowles Misses Dolson Eleanor Admiral Cora Hampton Betty Mehegan Alpha Xi Delta O. C. Olney Glenway Drive Mae Suzette Longueville Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Margaret Schrodermier Bever Avenue

Shower Honors Mrs Prastka At Miss Brown’s Home

Miss Muriel Morton and Miss Bernice Curran hosted a Tuesday evening shower at 345 Eighteenth Street SE honoring Mrs. Robert Prastka, formerly Miss Maxine Brown. Guests included Mrs. Prastka, Mrs. L. R. Griggs, and Misses Gladys Berstoff Flora Fleming Maxine Grissel and Janet Morton.

Muriel Morton Eighteenth Street Bernice Curran Robert Prastka Maxine Brown Prastka L. R. Griggs Gladys Berstoff Flora Fleming Maxine Grissel Janet Morton

Jacobsen Guests of Sheridan at 197 Nineteenth Ave SW

W S Jacobsen and his mother Mrs B M Jacobsen of Clint will be Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Hugh Sheridan at 197 Nineteenth Avenue SW.

W. S. Jacobsen B. M. Jacobsen Clint Hugh Sheridan Nineteenth Avenue SW

Jolly Ramblers Prize Winners Named at Meeting

Mrs W V Carringer Jr and Mrs D R Potter won prizes at a Jolly Ramblers gathering held Wednesday afternoon at 1006 Center Point Road NE, hosted by Mrs R H Levnbaugh.

W. V. Carringer, Jr D. R. Potter Jolly Ramblers R. H. Levnbaugh Center Point Road

Eldon Dvorak Honored at Birthday Dinner

Eldon Dvorak was honored on his birthday at a dinner hosted by his mother Mrs. Anna Dvorak at Zika avenue NW. Attendees included families from Chicago Alburnett Davenport Central City Mount Vernon Monticello Cedar Rapids and other cities.

Eldon Dvorak Anna Dvorak Zika Avenue Jim Stola Mildred Fred Cimmer Chicago John Ledvin Charles Ledvin Arlene Helbig Arnie Dvorak Alburnett Evelyn Helbig Davenport Robert Millie Edith Eddie Frank Emma Novotny Central City Jake Berry Betty John Springer Mount Vernon Arthur Larimer Monticello Joe Hruby William Eddie Ledvina Jean Edward George Usher Verne Donald Dvorak Cedar Rapids

Etiquette For Every Day Introductions And Handshakes

A guide explains proper introductions between men and women and between genders with handshakes and sequence. It notes that a younger person is presented to an older or more distinguished person and that women may choose to shake hands when a man is introduced. The Cedar Rapids Gazette promotes a 40 page booklet on manners.

Glmglimglin Miss Smith Mr. Davis Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute West 19Th Street New York N. Y

Hefner Headlee Wed In Cedar Rapids Home Ceremony

Miss Kathryn Hefner and Carl Headlee were married at the bride's parents home with Rev. R F Judson officiating. The couple planned a California honeymoon and will reside in Anamosa after October 15 where Headlee helps run the family feed mill.

Kathryn Hefner Carl Headlee

Dinner and Bridge Party Honoring Miss Lucille Stodola

Misses Helen Frey Leonore Rennekamp Rosaline Collins and Gayle Giblin host a Thursday evening dinner and bridge party at Mrs. Wurster 2015 B avenue NE to honor Miss Lucille Stodola ahead of her September 22 marriage to Edwin Filipi. The guest list includes Stodola and Dyer Carroll Kehoe Marshall Marshall Mackin Reese Crowley Rennekamp Giblin Burke and Mesdames Schillig Reindl Choosky Seabrooke and Stewart.

Helen Frey Leonore Rennekamp Rosaline Collins Gayle Giblin Lucille Stodola Edwin Filipi Loucene Crowley Marjorie Rennekamp Gladys Giblin Helen Burke Ralph Schillig Joseph Reindl Henry Choosky Thomas Seabrooke William Stewart

Miss Bernice Meskimen and John Pavelka wed at St Wenceslaus

Miss Bernice Meskimen daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Meskimen of 1100 Eighth Street NW and John Pavelka son of Mrs John Pavelka of Solon were married at St Wenceslaus parsonage Wednesday morning by Rev Joseph A Syrovy. The bride wore white satin and rose bouquet. The groom was attended by Preston McCall and the couple planned to live on the groom's farm after a weeklong wedding reception at the Roosevelt hotel for immediate family.

Bernice Meskimen Earl Meskimen Eighth Street John Pavelka Solon St. Wenceslaus Parsonage Joseph A. Syrovy Preston McCall Lisbon Johanna Hill

Miss Morton Accepts Iowa City Organist Post

Miss Morton has accepted a position as organist at the Christian church in Iowa City. She will be a senior at the University of Iowa this fall.

Muriel Morton Eighteenth Street The Christian Church Iowa City University of Iowa

Open House Friday at St. Pauls Church

Open House at St. Pauls Church Friday from 8 to 10 p m welcomes Dr A A Brooks and family back from vacation and previews fall activities. The full church will be open for inspection with music and a short program. Various church committees list members and hosts for the event.

St. Paul’s Church A. A. Brooks W. E. Warren F. W. Mulson Grace Rich

Entertains at Bridge for Out of Town Guests

Mrs. C. J. Jensen hosted a bridge party at 429 Tenth Street NW in honor of her cousin Mrs. J. J. Perfield of Los Angeles and sister-in-law Mrs. J. R. West of Anderson Indiana. Guest Miss Ann Teahen of Stratford Ontario attended. The Perfields plan several weeks of relatives visits.

C. J. Jensen Tenth Street NW Bridge J. J. Perfield Los Angeles Calif J. R. West Anderson Ind Ann Teahen Stratford Ontario Perfield

Graduate Nurses Club Lunch and Bridge Meet

The Graduate Nurses club will gather Saturday at 1 p.m. for luncheon and bridge at the Commonwealth tea rooms. Members may call hostesses Miss Nellie Trzil at 4297 or Miss Lydia Schmidt at 26214 to reserve.

Graduate Nurses Club Commonwealth Tea Rooms Nellie Trzil Dial Lydia Schmidt

Hazens Return From Seventeen Day Southern Trip

Mr and Mrs Ben Hazen of 408 Twenty second street NE returned from a seventeen day motor trip through the south and west visiting Pikes Peak and the Grand Canyon.

Ben Hazen Twenty-second Street Pikes’s Peak Grand Canyon

Olmstead Hardman Couple Wed at Trinity Methodist

Dorothy Helen Olmstead and Gerald F. Hardman joined in marriage at Trinity Methodist Church Wednesday at 8 p.m. with Rev. Elton D. Wells officiating. The bride wore white satin with orange blossom headpiece. attendants included Miss Marlys Thompson and relations from Lis bon and Udell.

Dorothy Helen Olmstead Robert Olmstead Sixth Street Gerald F. Hardman Nora E. Hardman Udell Trinity Methodist Church Elton D. Wells Marlys Thompson Lisbon

Satin Gowns Highlight Local Wedding Reception

Flora Faulkner Margaret Cubisher and Helen McFarland wore pastel satin gowns while ushers Verne Olmstead Ralph Day Darwin Olmstead Laurence Ferris Thomas Henry and Charles Panek assisted. Patricia Olmstead was train bearer Norma Atkins flower girl and Charles Petefish ring bearer. Reception followed at the bride's home with guests from Udell Davenport Detroit and Marshalltown.

Hardman Udell Eva Middleton Davenport Anna Kersten Detroit, Mich Rena Ralston Marshalltown

Engagement of Irene Mikulecky to Delmar Olson Next October

Cedar Rapids couple Mr and Mrs John Mikulecky announce the engagement of their daughter Irene Marie to Delmar W Olson of Columbus Ohio son of Mr and Mrs Walter Olson of Mason City The wedding is planned for early October Miss Mikulecky is a Coe College graduate and Beta Phi Alpha member who has taught in Finchford Mr Olson a Iowa State College graduate will teach industrial arts at West Albany High School and pursue an advanced degree at the University of Ohio

John Mikulecky Cedar Rapids Irene Marie Delmar W. Olson Columbus Walter Olson Mason City Miss Mikulecky Coe College Beta Phi Alpha Finchford Olson Iowa State College Ames West Albany High School University of Ohio

Club Members Enjoy Music by Miss Taylor and Miss Taper

Miss Margaret Taylor and Miss Helen Taper presented a musical program for a club gathering at 719 First Avenue West on a Wednesday evening. The next meeting is set for September 16 at Mrs. Ralph Mertens' home, 1341 B Avenue NE.

Margaret Taylor First Avenue Taylor Helen Taper Ralph Mertens B Avenue NE

Mrs Newland Installed as Beta Sigma Phi Education Director

Mrs George Newland was initiated and installed as educational director of the Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. She spoke on beauty and outlined plans for the coming year at a Wednesday evening meeting.

George Newland Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls’ Sorority

Louise Leibert circle opens King's Daughters year

Louise Leibert circle of the King's Daughters opened the year's work with a dessert luncheon held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. M. Sopousek 1836 Washington avenue SE Delegates chosen to the state convention in Davenport October 7 8 and 9 include Mrs. Walter Miller Mrs. George J Serovy and Mrs. Carlton Owen.

Louise Leibert King’s Daughters M. Sopousek Washington Avenue Walter Miller George J. Serovy Carlton Owen Davenport

Mrs Ryan and Niece Return From Dysart Visit

Mrs. Richard T. Ryan and her niece Mrs. Mary Bradford returned from Dysart after spending several days visiting Mrs. Ryan's sister Mrs. Agnes Lally at her Dysart home.

Richard T. Ryan Fifth Avenue SE Mary Bradford Second Avenue SE Dysart

Elrights Visit Ebright Farm Guests From Iowa

Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Shea and their children with Margaret Vitalis spent a weekend at the Holbrook farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Ebright. They joined visits to Ed Flynn of Iowa City and C. J. Monahan of Holbrook. Elmer Ebright and daughter Cora of Armour S D along with Lester Ebright and daughter Carol of Delmont SD returned home after staying with the Ebrights. The group attended the Iowa state fair in Des Moines during their Iowa trip.

T. J. Shea Eighth Avenue John Jerry Rosemary Ann Margaret Vitalis Irvin Ebright Holbrook Ed Flynn Iowa City C. J. Monahan Hazard Parnell Elmer Ebright Armour, S. D Cora Lester Ebright Delmont S. D Carol Irvin Ebrights Des Moines Iowa

Gilbert Martin Named Commander Of Hanford American Legion Post

Gilbert Martin of 1517 L Street SW was nominated Tuesday night to head the Hanford post of the American Legion for the coming year. No opposing candidate was named.

Hanford American Legion Gilbert Martin L Street

Chamber of Commerce to Elect Seven Directors from Fourteen Nominees

Ballots mail to members list fourteen candidates for seven director seats. Voting closes at 5 p.m. next Tuesday. Named nominees include Clark Beems, Karl Blaise, A J Cassel, N P Craemer, William Crawford, Owen Elliott, and others from various firms and companies.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Clark A. Beems Metropolitan Supply Company Karl P. Blaise Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company A. J. Cassel J. C. Penny Company N. P. Craemer

Gazette Reporter Will Join Washington AP Bureau

John Henderson longtime Cedar Rapids Gazette city hall reporter departs for Washington D C to join the Associated Press bureau. His wife Mrs Henderson and sons Robert and John will visit parents George and wife in West Liberty before joining him. Several farewell events have been held.

John Henderson City Hall Cedar Rapids Gazette Washington, D. C Washington Associated Press

City Plans to Sell Small Plot Adjacent to Powerhouse

The city council prepared to value a 5,000 square foot plot north of D avenue NE near the Iowa Electric Light and Power powerhouse. Survey shows city owned though of no use to others, while the power company expresses willingness to buy the ground.

Light Co Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Frank K. Hahn D Avenue Sixth Street Light Company

Ventilation upgrades delay for county rural schools

Only thirteen of the county's rural schools in Marengo and surrounding area met state standards last year and received the awarded checks. County Superintendent Alice De Spain says the remaining schools have not yet installed required ventilation systems and have until Oct. 1 to comply.

Marengo Iowa County Alice DeSpain

Lost Nation Public School Enrollment Totals 191 Pupils

The Lost Nation public school reports a total enrollment of 191 students 88 in high school and 103 in the grades.

Lost Nation

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mason-Everett Alberta Murray Arizona Wyoming Ellwood Robert Cook M. O. Reiffs Ozark Mountains Noe- Johnson Morris Greenberg Fur Shop Granby Ford Hopkins Kappa Delta Soiree Chi Omega Party Mrs. Prastka Sheridans Tay Markets Miss Stodola Meskimen Pavelka Miss Morton Hazens Vmnsay May’s Maryland Mays Tea Room Second Street Irene Mikulecky Delmar Olson Miss Taylor Elrights Hanford Post Asswell Photo FBI John E Lapes Florist 3Rd Avenue Gazette Channel Lake Superior Lake Trout 1St St. NE Vee M Grace-Arch Botinka Rust Suede Mali Second Miller Tires Second Ave Fifth ST
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