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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1932
Page
2
Next Week’s Sunday School Lesson surveys Christian devotion from Jesus teaching on true prayer to Paul guiding Timothy. It highlights inner spirit over ritual, social aims of prayer, and the Scriptures as a timeless storehouse guiding believers toward God and humane conduct.
A Circa era notice lists services for Calvary Fifth Avenue First and Second Streets SE Kenwood Park John Huss Harrop St James Trinity and more. Each church shows Sunday school times worship services and midweek events with special speaks from visiting ministers.
A local Catholic church listing provides names of parishes Immaculate Conception St Ludmila St Patrick St Matthew and a few others with addresses and service times. It notes pastors assistants and weekend confessions plus weekday schedules.
First Avenue church led by Rev Blaine Hyten holds church school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 40 with sermon Christ, the Worlds Sin and the Christian. Endeavor at 6 30 pm. Second Avenue Sixth Street SW church with Rev I E Linklett er offers church school 9 45 am worship 10 50 am sermon An Increasing Discipleship with Endeavor at 6 30 pm.
First Church of Christ, Scientist holds Sunday services at 11 a.m. in the church building at 1242 Second Avenue with the subject Reality. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and a Wednesday evening testimonial meeting is at 8 p.m.
The Church of the Brethren on Fourth Avenue at Twelfth Street SE invites Sunday school at 9:45 am. The Rev. Galen Lehman of Mount Morris Illinois will speak at 11 am and 7:30 pm. Midweek services are on Wednesday at 7:30 pm.
The Rev. A. E. Rather leads Bible school at 9:45 am, morning worship at 10:45 am, and a 6:30 pm young people meeting. Evening song and sermon at 7:30 pm with midweek prayer and praise on Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Located at L Ave NW and Eighth Street.
At Seventeenth Street SE the Congregational church led by Rev Nelson C Dreier holds Bible school at 9 45 am church service at 10 55 am with a sermon Proportionate Values in Religion and special music by a trio followed by Junior and Senior Endeavor services. Midweek service Wednesday 7 30 pm
At St. John's Nineteenth Street at Park Avenue SE the Rev Charles FP Edwards rector conducts Holy Communion at 8 Morning prayer sermon at 11 and Sunday school at 10 The Church of Our Lady of Grace Avenue at Sixth Street NE holds Matins and Holy Communion at 7 30 am Church school at 9 45 am and Choral Mass with sermon at 11 Evensong follows Mass Thursday observes Feast of St Michael and All Angels with choral mass at 7 Usual services listed for the week
The Evangelical church on First Avenue at Third Street led by Pastor Rev. I L Baumgartner holds a Sunday school rally for beginners to junior grades at 9 45 a m, worship at 11 with a sermon titled The Wheat and the Tares, Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and worship at 7 30 p m. Bible study is Wednesday evening on How We Got Our Bible.
The Rev Myron M and Mae Sackett pastors at 609 First Avenue W. Sunday school at 10 am morning worship sermon How the Church Grew Crusader service 6 30 pm Miss Bernadine Grago speaks evangelistic service 7 30 pm Mr Sackett addresses Financial Physical and Spiritual problems Prayer meeting Tuesday 2 30 pm prayer and praise 7 30 pm evangelistic Friday 7 30 pm Crusaders of the Foursquare Church Muscatine will lead with candle light initiation Children’s church Saturday 2 30 pm.
The Rev. John J. Gent leads First U L C A at Third Ave and Tenth St SE with Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity. Anthem by Allum and Young People choir. sermon on the Royal Law of Love. Luther League at 6:30 p.m. Topic Does God Really Care. Saron at Second Ave and Third St SW with Rev. O T Engquist. Sunday school 10 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Sermon The Pearl of Great Price. Evening Bornhoeft service at 11 a.m. German service 9:30 a.m. Vestry meets Friday at 7:45 p.m.
The St Pauls church on Third Avenue at Fourteenth Street SE led by Rev A A Brooks lists senior and adult church school at 9 45 a m youth service at 9 55 a m with the topic Welcome and Good Bye junior and intermediate departments at 2 p m morning worship with Life s in the title and a Senior Hi club post league gathering to follow
St George's on Ox Tenth Street at Twelfth Avenue hosts Mass led by Rev. Joseph Kacere. St John-Baptist Syrian Orthodox on Seventh Street at Sixth Avenue SE offers Mass at 9 a.m. with Rev. Thomas N. Abodeely as pastor.
Multiple church announcements list Rev Robert Little Rev E Winslow Brown and others. Rally days Bible schools and worship hours scheduled across First Third avenue Fifth street SE Kenwood Park Olivet Navies Homecoming and various Christian Endeavor meetings and midweek services with sermon topics and leaders.
The Rev. Melvin L. Welke presides at the Peoples church on Third Avenue at Sixth Street SE with a school of religion and Prof. L. E. Garwood hosting an adult forum both at 10 AM. Morning services follow at 11 with a sermon titled The Saintly Author of Liberal Religion's Magna Carta.
The Rev. William C. Feller presides as pastor at this church located on First to Eighth avenues at L Street SW. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled Overcoming Temptations. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p.m. Practice session planned Thursday evening.
The Rev Stemple White pastor conducts Sunday evening service with a sermon on prophetic themes including the Four Horsemen and special music. Sabbath school meets Saturdays at 9 30 a m with preaching at 11 a m. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 30 p m. Located at 3424 First Avenue East.
Reading by Mrs. Georgia Tidd sets two sessions next week on Tuesday at 8 p.m. and Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. at 200 First Avenue NW. The notices invite attendees to join at the home of Mrs. George Tidd.
A notice indicates a class at 2 30 p m on Second Street building 121 123 with details partially readable. The fragmentary text suggests a scheduled session or event time but lacks full context and location.
On First Third Avenue at Second Street SW the Rev. W. Greer McCrory leads Bible school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 with church night at 6 30 p m. On Grande Avenue at Sixteenth Street SE the Rev. Robert McCune preaches with Bible school and an evening program titled Escaping the Past followed by a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.
At 728 Fourth Avenue SE Goldie C Richardson leads a schedule including Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 11, healing meeting at 2:30 p.m. Evening lecture at 8 on Blazing New Trail. Wednesday classes at 7 and 8 p.m. Reading room open daily 9 to 5 with metaphysical literature access.
The Rev. Melvin L. Welke of Peoples Church announces a series of sermons through Christmas. Each Sunday features a distinct theme with a guest speaker on the fourth Sunday. Last Sunday covered Use of Reason in Religion. Tomorrow will present a biographical sketch of William Ellery Channing.
Missa Kitterman daughter of Mrs S O Jennings Volga City wed Earl P Wilson son of Mrs Alberta Wilson Independence in a ceremony at the Little Brown Church in the Vale. The bride a University of Iowa sophomore and Elkhader High graduate plans to reside in Iowa City after September 26 while the groom attends law school.
Sealed bids are invited by Linn County Iowa for furnishing 1933 Succene Books and related specifications. Bids must be received at the County Auditor’s office in Cedar Rapids by 1 30 P M on September 27 1932 and will be opened promptly after. A certified check is required with bids and a successful bidder must execute a contract and furnish required documents or risk liquidated damages. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any bids or all bids and to make technical changes as needed.
A brief German quote from Die Woche in Bild contrasts ownership and enjoyment of a car. Smith says it must be nice to own a car, Miller agrees in principle but notes ongoing repairs or personal dissatisfaction, highlighting practical limits of car ownership.
A church reception for S. Newell and Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Hubbard featured three color themed refreshment tables. Tables hosted by Mrs. Lee J. Gillis, Mrs. George Newland, Mrs. John E. Stansbury, Mrs. Staten Ball, Mrs. E. E. Schenefelt, and Mrs. Arthur Bearle displayed copper, brass, orchid, pewter, and silver. Assisting were Gretchen Hubbard, Jane Dunlap, Noel Newell, Margaret Ann Hallgren, Marion Huff, and Frances Hallgren. The Woman’s Association, led by Mrs. L. H. Gardner, sponsored the event in the church basement with Mrs. Alex Hallgren as committee chair, aided by Mrs. F. R. Ballantyne and Mrs. O. A. Anderson.
Officers and workers will drive to Camp Wapsie Sunday noon for a 1 15 p m dinner followed by a church conference on winter plans. About eighty attend including representatives from various church organizations and departments. Dinner served at the church if weather turns bad.
Mrs J F Tufts presents second in a series on Europe describing Swiss life as quiet and contrasting it with Italy’s strict militarism. She spoke after attending an embassy luncheon in London and hearing Wordsworth’s grandson at Westminster Abbey, with 68 attendees including Mrs Ball and Mrs Newell.
George Droitmeier of Gales and guests are staying at the William L. Boyer residence, 1301 B avenue NE, for the weekend.
Nancy suggests using plain white or ecru bath towels as curtains and adding color with bias tape stitched around flat spaces. She describes options for borders and diagonal plaid patterns, with two color combos like yellow and orange or green and black, and notes decorative rubber flowers.
Marion woman Miss Annie Laura Davidson will be installed worthy advisor of the Cedar Rapids group of the Order of Rainbow for Girls this evening in the Consistory building. Masons Eastern Stars and friends are invited. installation followed by dancing. Elizabeth Jackson and Beatrice Woodward also named on the program with various advisory board members and local mothers.
At the first meeting of the AAUW art study group held Wednesday at Mrs George M Bird’s home the members decided to study modern painters. The next session will be at Mrs Harry Cutler’s residence 511 Twenty third Street SE.
The Friendship club hosted a Tuesday afternoon shower at 704 Seventh Street SE for Mrs. John F. Bredl Jr. Emma Hoffer led the entertainment as Bunco prizes went to Mrs. E. A. Nemecek Mrs. Krall and Mrs. Frank Barta. Attendees included numerous club members and friends such as Loretta Hurych and Patricia Ann De Nejdle among others.
Miss Irene Kadlec was honored at a pre wedding shower hosted by Mrs J J Kadlec and Mrs Joseph Petska at 1812 J street SW. Thirty five guests attended as arrangements of dahlias adorned the home. Hostesses were assisted by Mrs Julia Gray, Miss Charlotte Trachta, Mrs Joseph Trachta and Mrs W J Kadlec.
Dr. Charles Marks and Dr. E. T. Potts of Davenport arrived Friday to spend the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leigh BE Nicola, 119 First Avenue West.
Executor of Vaclav Kudrna estate announces sale of real property in Iowa District Court. The North 1/2 of the Northeast Quarter and related parcels in a specified township, described by survey, will be offered for sale on the noted date at 1 PM. Interested parties should review the detailed legal description and comply with the sale proceedings.
A letter-writer laments that the boy’s parents mock his early romance, risking a rift with him. They should treat the affair with care and kindness to avoid long-term emotional distance. The advice column also answers a reader about budgeting clothes expenses in marriage.
I recall a letter about a boyfriend who left a steady for another. The author pursued him, claiming victory by "taking him away." The columnist chides that many girls cry while rivals act, urging bold action to win or retain partners. The piece ends with garbled French-like text.
Mr and Mrs R D Mc Mickle of 229 Sinclair Avenue welcome a daughter born September 22 at St Luke's Hospital.
Investigation into an 11 year old boy's delinquency record shows prior crimes including car theft in Des Moines and arson at Colfax jail. The youth, once confined at Woodward state school, fled after a family funeral request, prompting authorities to send him back to Woodward for further custody.
Aug ust Baker 47 refused to be a prosecuting witness against his 27 year old wife Emma who confessed placing poison in his coffee for love of him. State chemists said enough poison could kill 50 people. Mrs Bitker said she did not want to kill him, only make him ill to return to hospital for rheumatism treatment.
The United States District Court Northern District of Iowa Cedar Rapids announces a creditors meeting for Vernon Quigley. On October 23, 1932 at 2:30 p.m. at 831 H Building Cedar Rapids Iowa the creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee and examine bankrupt. Referee M. W. O RIELEY will oversee the proceedings.
A scrambled scan shows a dense, era style radio programming grid with multiple stations NBC CBS and ABC listing time slots from morning to late evening. Names of programs hosts performers and orchestras swirl with call letters like WEAF WJZ WABC WLW WGN KMBC KYW and WMT across hours from 6:00 to 11:90. The fragment hints at varied musical acts news segments and serials typical of a mid 20th century broadcasting schedule.
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