31 Aug 1969
Page 1
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 4 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1969
Page
1
Campus columnist recalls a flood era prank turned nightmare as a computer unit mailed bills for zero dollars. Threats of collection and ransom followed, prompting a late night candlelit payment of ninety cents and a return of power. The piece blends humor with a wary take on automated debt notices.
A memorial service for Jeanne Formanek, former Miss Iowa and Miss America runnerup, is set for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Millersburg. The ceremony includes park dedications from a memorial fund and a concert by the town band, with the Boosters club sponsoring.
Nathan Chapman of Iowa City completed the University of Iowa honors program this August with honors. He earned a BA in sociology from the university marking successful completion of degree requirements.
Independence retail bureau of the chamber of commerce is planning Ridiculous Days for Friday and Saturday. Outside stands costumes a strolling band hot dog stand rubber wheeled train rides for youngsters a Friday night car auction and more. The auction features cars and farm equipment from Independence dealers starting at 8 p.m. at the bank corner. Tickets needed for free train rides are being given away by participating Independence merchants.
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.