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

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1968

Page

2

Weather and births and services listed in Daily Record

Saturday weather details report high and low temperatures with precipitation totals and normal figures. Birth notices list multiple families in St. Luke's area with dates and addresses, followed by adoptions and funeral service notices for towns including Mt. Vernon, South English, Waukon, Martin, West Liberty, Wellman, Lansing, Monona, Walker, Tipton, Burke, Murdoch, and South Bethel cemetery burial details.

John H. Allen United Church Murdoch’s. Tipton Lena Olson Hipple Sheets and Son South Bethel Cemetery

Infant Burns Dies. services set at Teahen

Douglas William Burns infant son of Mr and Mrs William Burns of 3511 Dennis Drive NW died Saturday. Born December 14 he is survived by parents two sisters Joyce and June two brothers David and Daniel grandparents Mr and Mrs Nick Miller Waterloo and Mr and Mrs Patrick Burns New Hampton. Teahen chapel will hold a 2 pm Monday service by Rev John Gregory of St Jude Catholic Church with burial at Mt Calvary. Friends may call after 2 pm today.

Douglas William Burns William Burns Dennis Drive Joyce June David Daniel Nick Miller Waterloo Patrick Burns New Hampton Teahen Chapel John Gregory St. Jude’s Catholic Church

Pfantz Willard C Turner Burial Service Details

The ceremony for Pfantz Willard C. Turner takes place at chapel west at 1 30 p m Monday conducted by Rev A T Washington. Burial follows at Czech National Cemetery.

C R Woman Hurt In Auto Mishap

Mrs. Clara Borseth 26 of 2662 Union drive SW was admitted to St Luke s hospital with possible neck and shoulder injuries after a two car crash on Collins road NE. Police said her car was rear ended while stopped in traffic by Roman M Ott 51 of Ossian.

Clara Borseth Union Drive St. Luke’s Hospital Collins Road

Freezing Rain Snow Hazardous on Iowa Highways

Iowa highways were reported hazardous Saturday night as snow and freezing rain fell across the state. The highway patrol described 75 to 100 percent snow coverage on I 80 from east to west and ice forming in the north central region, with wet roads and ice elsewhere.

Iowa The Highway Patrol Council Bluffs Des Moines Davenport Weather Bureau

Pueblo Release Speculation in Korea Continues

Seoul reports indicate Panmunjom talks between American and North Korean negotiators focused on the Pueblo crew release details. French Catholic? No. The Kyunghyang Shinmun says the 28th meeting occurred as negotiators seek date and location, with possible post Christmas delay and no official U.S. comment.

Seoul UPS Panmunjom U.S South Korea Kyunghyang Shinmun Washington Seoul Shinmon Radio Pyongyang Voice North Korea Pueblo

Christmas Hope for Pueblo Crew Release in Korea War Report

The article recalls optimism for the Pueblo crew's release from North Korea amid U N forces and Republic of Korea troops' strong records. It notes veterans returning home for Christmas, some with injuries, and a Marine in Kishinev Japan facing a long journey home after combat.

U. N Republic of Korea Vietnam Pueblo U. S Kishino Japan

Banks Observe Christmas Hours In Cedar Rapids Marion

In observance of Christmas Cedar Rapids and Marion banks close after 12 noon Tuesday Dec 24 and remain closed through Christmas day. All facilities including drive ins are affected. Normal hours resume Thursday and Friday.

Cedar Rapids Marion

U N adjourns uneventful general assembly session

The 23rd United Nations General Assembly adjourned at 9 18 p m EST after a largely uneventful session. Delegates noted failure to address the Middle East peace issue and other security questions, as the president urged more political will over speeches and resolutions.

United Nations UPS U.N. General Assembly World Organization Middle East Assembly U.S China

UN Debates Delay Peace Aims As Vance Ky Visit Stirs Frictions

U S officials report Hanoi seeks to bypass constitutional procedure to push a communist takeover in Saigon, complicating talks as Vance and Ky plan return to Paris. At the General Assembly, Arenales criticizes emotional diplomacy and delegates push Russian as a working language amid budget and policy votes.

Hanoi Saigon Vance Nguyen van Thieu Washington Soviet Union Vietnam Peking Tokyo Nguyen Huu Tho National Liberation Front Paris Arenales Assembly U.N

Complete funeral service at a lower price with included extras

A funeral home advertises a smaller staff and low overhead offering a complete service at regular lower prices. Hair styling and assistance with insurance and death certificates are included with no extra charges.

Five British Explorers Rescued in Antarctica

London AP reports five British explorers were rescued after ten days marooned in Antarctica. The admiralty confirmed the safe return on Saturday.

London Antarctica Admiralty

In memory notices from various groups and individuals

From the 1960s Camp Good Health program through local clubs and families. Notices honor Libbie Milner Edward Kemina Ingeversen Mrs Anna Seter Chluale Frank J. Smith Mrs Henry Spitznagle Rock Island Women Mt. Vernon Social Circle Manchester and others. Donations and balances shown include payments of 12.00 10.00 7.00 5.00 3.00 toward the 1969 Camp budget.

Iowa Manufacturing Co Libbie, Milner Edward Kemina Ingeversen Anna Seter Chluale Whittier Social Circle Club Mt. Vernon Rock Island Women’s Whos Harry Koons Arthur Schmidt Sally Edwards J. H. Boots Manchester Louis DE Caaliaissand Rose Swab Earl Wilson Auburn

Astronauts Prepare Historic First Steps Toward Moon

Spaceflight observers in Vienna and New York hailed the mission as a landmark with Apollo 8 expected to usher in a manned Moon landing within months. Astronauts will provide six live TV transmissions over the 580000 mile voyage, beginning Sunday afternoon, as fogging on windows and sun glare frame their view of Earth and the lunar surface.

Earth Herbert Pichler Vienna Bernard Lovell New York Houston Clear Lake The Space Center

Safe at Home? Home accidents exceed workplace deaths

New York report shows 28 500 people died in accidents at home versus 14 200 at work. Insurance Information Institute notes home safety gaps and urges precautions.

New York Insurance Information Institute

U S B 52s pound near Saigon in three raids

U S heavy bombers struck communist base camps and supply bunkers within 26 miles of Saigon in three raids early Sunday. The strikes totaled at least half a million pounds of bombs as Allied troops pushed to disrupt infiltration routes amid an expected major offensive.

Saigon UPS U.S

Johnson Proposes Christmas Moslem Truce and Global Mercy Effort

President Johnson hints at a day truce during Christmas and Moslem holidays while Senator Edward Kennedy praises the Emperor's appeal. Kennedy urges a maximum cease-fire and a massive mission of mercy for starving millions, backing a special presidential representative to mobilize international humanitarian aid.

Edward Kennedy Kennedy Johnson

Raita I Lovee Saag base Erie Gazette carrier

Undefined readable facts.

Raita Lovee Saag Basa Erie Ee Gazette Carrier Serv

Also Mentioned on This Page

Weather Bureau - Sosa Pacific Northwest Plains Western Great Lakes Daily Record Gferte Mumaognetis Pere Risa Pea Miami D.R. Weather Gazette St. Luke's Roger Shramek Larry Bentley Third Avenue John Stewart Center Point Road Stephen Wright Thirtysixth Avenue Ronald Kofron Wilson Avenue Lyle Curley Oxford Junction John Dayon Twelfth Avenue Ate Johnson Ninth Street Keith Erickson Maplewood Drive John A. Huelsenbeck Second Avenue Donald D. Bliss Eleventh Street F. Caswell First Avenue NE Donald G. Oustin Fourteenth Avenue SW Myrle J. Dietzenbach Fairfax Russell Werning Route One C.R Kansas City Weather Bureau Rockies Kansas National Weather Center Korea Pierson Ellis Blvd 5Th Ave John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave W. Averill Harriman Emilio Arenales Catalan 13Th Street 2Nd St. W Antarctic Novak Monument CO 14Th Ave Arthur Beurle Beatty-Beurle Norcross Barbara Jane Mackle Nigeria Harold Wilson Lagos Wilson Associated Press AP News Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Cedar Memorial First Avenue East Chape
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