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

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1963

Page

9

Dr. Robert Ray Named Extension Dean at SUI

The state board of regents approved appointing Dr. Robert F. Ray as dean of the extension division at the University of Iowa Iowa City. He replaces Robert J. Blakely and will remain professor and dean of special services. Ray's salary rises from 15700 to 16000 with the new deanship. The regents also discussed honorary degrees, human relations committee at ISU, and architectural work distribution. They approved Iowa City property buys for 25500 and 22000 and asked the law college to verify if the Daily Iowan is a legal newspaper for notices.

DES Moines State Board of Regents Robert F. Ray University of Iowa, Iowa City Robert J. Blakely SUI Ray Lewis Strauss Atomic Enery Commission Virgil M. Hancher Herbert Hoover Earl Warren University of Iowa Iowa City Varsity Heights William M Helen B. Byington Riverside Drive Mary E. Spence Hancher SUI Law College Daily Iowan Iowa Chamberlain Real Estate Earl Chamberlain 1St Ave Ft Marshalltown

Wellman Trucker Loses Foot Delivering Corn

Walter Miller, a Wellman truck driver, lost his right foot Thursday when it was caught in a gear at the Eldon Schlabaugh farm. He was transported to Mercy Hospital in Iowa City for treatment.

Wellman Walter Miller Eldon Schlabaugh Mercy Hospital Iowa City

ISEA Honors Margar et Ann MacDonald Life Member

Margar et Ann MacDonald, a Cedar Rapids teacher, is awarded a life membership in the Iowa State Education Association. She served 47 years in Cedar Rapids schools, teaching at Madison Jackson Hayes Polk and Franklin Junior High before retiring in June 1961. The certificate grants regular ISEA membership privileges without further dues.

Iowa State Education Assn Margaret Ann MacDonald Cedar Rapids ISEA Des Moines Miss MacDonald Sixtteenth Street Cedar Rapiids Madison Jackson, Hayes and Polk Franklin Itas

Renovation of SUI Sub Station Okayed

The Iowa Board of Regents approved a major reconstruction of the University of Iowa campus electrical interconnection called a sub station. Located north of Burlington Street and west of tracks, the project links SUI power with Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co. facilities. A preliminary budget of 101000 was set for the interconnection work and a system more than twice the current capacity is planned. The university will seek interim legislative approval and 8000 for planning. Funding comes from utility improvement funds provided by the 1961 General Assembly.

Des Moines University of Iowa State Board of Regents Burlington Street Cedar Rapids Iowa City Railway Co SUI Electrical System Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co SUI Regents University General Assembly

Two Juveniles Nabbed For Decorah Breakins

Decorah police report two boys aged 15 and 16 were nabbed Friday night and confessed to multiple thefts. They admitted breaking into Mac's 66 service, Alm's service station, Decorah High School, and a series of 16 shoplifting incidents, with cash taken totaling at least $42.

Decorah Mac’s 66 Alm

Reuther Attacks Kennedy Tax Plan as Too Weak

AFL CIO vice president Walter Reuther proposed a $1.50 weekly tax cut program asserting Kennedy's plan is not strong enough or timely. He claimed the simpler cut could be enacted quickly and yield $10 billion in a year, urging immediate spending boosts and wage policy to avoid recession.

Washington Afl-Cio Walter Reuther Kennedy Congress Reuther

Crites and McConnell to design Iowa State dorm

Iowa State University selects Crites and McConnell of Cedar Rapids as architects for a new 1200 bed men’s dormitory valued at 5 million dollars to be completed by 1966. The two 9 or 10 story buildings will be linked by a dining lounge and kitchen unit. Russell and Lynch of Des Moines will design a 300000 dollar food stores addition to the Finley Hughes dorm.

Des Moines UPI State Board of Regents Iowa State Ames Crites and McConnell Cedar Rapids Finley-Hughes Russell and Lynch

Traer Clutier approve 500000 bond for HS addition

The Traer Clutier school district approved a 500000 bond issue with 635 yes and 392 no, delivering a 61.8 percent majority. Traer voted 520 yes 174 no while Clutier tallied 115 yes 218 no for the high school addition and remodeling plan.

Traer Traer-Clutier Clutier

Kalona Woman Dies While Vacationing in Mississippi

Mrs. E. J. Hesselschwerdt of Kalona died Friday in Gulfport Mississippi while vacationing with her husband. He operated a Kalona store for 50 years. Survivors include her husband a son and two daughters. Funeral home plans a Monday viewing and tentative services for Tuesday at the Methodist church with burial at Sharon Hill.

Kalona E. J. Hesselschwerdt Gulfport Miss

Fifty Mile Hike Challenge Draws Iowa Walkers

A West Central junior high instructor William Burke plans to hike from Waterloo to Maynard aiming under 10 hours. Five Decorah Boy Scouts trek from Osage to Decorah with aims near 3.44 miles per hour. Additional groups hike Manchester to Waterloo and Manchester to Dubuque led by college students.

William Burke West Central School Waterloo Maynard Decorah Osage Manchester Dubuque

Three Iowa freshmen hike 20 miles to Cedar Rapids airport road

Donald Eels Jerome Cross both of Vinton and Maris Chulis of Richmond Heights Mo left downtown Iowa City at 2 45 a m for Highway 218 a 20 mile trek to the airport arriving 7 50 a m A car following them clocked the mileage Mike Kissinger of Hawkeye and Charles Russi of Baltimore Md accompanied the hikers They ate sugar cubes and candy bars and wore four sweat shirts heavy trousers four pairs of gloves face masks heavy socks and walking shoes

University of Iowa Iowa City Cedar Rapids Donald Eels Jerome Cross Vinton Maris Chulis Richmond Heights Mike Kissinger Hawkeye Charles Russi Baltimore

Sabula Boys Walk 57 Miles for Kennedy Challenge

Five Sabula high school boys and Hoyer's sister walked 57 miles round trip from Sabula to Maquoketa and back in a Kennedy Challenge display of fitness. Start time was about 4 15 a.m. with five finishers returning around 8 30 p.m. Participants were Denny Hoyer David Behan Dick Haynes Bob Gillespie and Gary Marburger. Wendy Hoyer joined at Maquoketa and completed the return leg.

Sabula Maquoketa Kennedy Denny Hoyer David Behan Dick Haynes Bob Gillespie Gary Marburger Hoyer Wendy

Circulation of Newspapers Up Across the Nation

The Editor and Publisher reports U S daily newspaper circulation rose to 59 848 688 as of Sept 30 1962 with 1 760 daily papers, one fewer than 1961. The downturns predicted by some did not come and circulation is expected to grow as the postwar baby crop ages into the 1964 65 buying period.

New York

Students Complete 50-Mile Hike Led by Klute

Darryl Klute, 19, of Sioux City, paced the 50 mile hike in 9 hours 45 minutes while some classmates dropped out along the route on Friday.

Darryl Klute Sioux City

Students plan long hike from Sioux City to Le Mars and back

A total of nine teens divided by schools trek a 50 mile route on a weekend hike. Leeds high school group aims for nine hours for the round trip. North Junior high group plans a more relaxed pace with a 16 hour limit.

Sioux City UPI le Mars Leeds High School North

Seize Liquor Close Sallys Tavern Davenport

Davenport officials closed Sallys tavern after a federal visit. A pitcher tested positive for alcohol while two glasses contained more than 4 percent alcohol. Sally Wilcher may appeal within five days.

Davenport Ray O'Brien Sally Sally Wilcher Omaha Jack Owens Cedar Rapids Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division Internal Revenue Service Owens John Iverson

Muscatine Chamber backs liquor-by-the-drink plan

The Muscatine Chamber of Commerce unanimously approved a resolution urging the Iowa legislature to pass enforceable legislation authorizing the sale of liquor by the drink. The group urged quick action to broaden alcohol service in the state.

Muscatine Muscatine Chamber of Commerce Iowa Chamber of Commerce

Adventists Oppose Sunday Sales Bill in Iowa

Seventh Day Adventists in Iowa oppose a senate bill to ban general merchandise sales on Sundays. They call the measure unfair for favoring some businesses over others and warn it could restrain trade and burden the public. M. D. Howard of West Des Moines cites freedoms as the core concern.

Iowa

South Sioux City Mayor Denounces Liquor Fund Claim

South Sioux City Mayor Merle Haynes wrote to Governor Harold Hughes calling reports of a $50,000 liquor fund to keep Iowa dry a huge joke. He said he conducted a personal investigation and found the fund story untrue.

South Sioux City, Neb UPI South Sioux City Neb Iowa Harold Hughes Merle Haynes

Decorah Driver Escapes Tank Truck Explosion

Decorah resident Ted Hovy a Farm Services bulk tank driver escaped injury when his truck exploded on a county road one mile east of Decorah. He had parked the vehicle at a farmhouse to write a delivery receipt when the tank burst into flames. the load included gasoline and fuel oil.

The Gazette Decorah Ted Hovy Farm Services Hovy Here

Malaya Armed Forces Chief Says 500 Communists Hiding

Kuala Lumpur AP reports Malaya's armed forces chief states 500 communist terrorists are hiding in the Thai Malayan border area. The claim underscores ongoing security concerns along the frontier.

Kuala Lumpur Malaya

Little Things in Classifieds Drive Notable Results

A small ad approach proves effective as brief want ads yield tangible responses. Local merchants and individuals report higher engagement from concise notices, suggesting readers react to crisp, targeted postings. Even modest listings draw attention when clearly stated and easy to act on.

Price Strip Shows 3 Day and 7 Day Rates

Read as a compact price list indicating daily rates for 3 days at 1.80, 2.70, 3.60, and 4.50 and a 7 day rate of 910. The fragment hints at time-based charges, but the exact product or service is unclear.

Cash In Advance for Classified Ads in The Gazette

Notice states classifications 8 9 10 19 require cash in advance and The Gazette will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion. Readers are urged to pay for out of town want ads in advance.

Gazette Classified 3Rd Ave. SE

Deadlines for Want Ads at Dial EM 2-1121 Weekdays

Publication deadlines outline daily cutoffs for want ads. Weekdays require 11 a.m. for same day publication. Sunday and Saturday deadlines are 5 p.m. for the following publication.

Local ads list dining and services in Cedar Rapids area

A collage of small ads lists venues, services, jobs and classifieds in Cedar Rapids area including Butterly Cafe Prairie Moon Ballroom and local inns. It features dining and dancing options, real estate and remodeling services, employment offers, baby sitting, and various repair and maintenance advertisements. The page highlights local businesses and personal notices within the community.

Local Tax Service Listings Include Several Providers

A directory style entry lists multiple income tax and accounting services with addresses and contact numbers. Providers include bookeeping and tax services at Ellis Boulevard Northwest, Wright's Tax Service on 32nd Street Northeast, Bill Hale Tax Service on 3rd Street Southwest, and Allen-Graham at 404 Guaranty Building, with various EM telephone codes.

ATB Income Ellis Blvd Wright's 32Nd St. NE B.W. Tax & Accounting Service Bill Hale St. SW Allen-Graham Guaranty

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robert Ray ISU James H. Hilton Hilton Maurice Crabbe Eagle Grove Board of Regents 29Th St MacDonald C. R. Architects Traer - Clutier Associated Press Charles Rotman St. SE Armstrong's Guaranty Bldg Harvey Smith the Gazette Laverns Adventists Town & Country Shopping Gmail Dorothy Mortuaries—Monuments Novak Monument CO Ave Dial Charlie's Pizza House Paving Ag Amana Rosen’s Tailor Shop Perchandiss Riving 4Th St Walmar’s Paramount Theater Perse Stohls Tailor Shop Ind Ave de Salvatio ARMY Mga RO Siegel 2Nd Ave. S.E Irene Rawson 3Rd Butterfly Cafe Jerry Esther Marjorie T Tieden Johnny Koteleen Prairie Moon Prairieburg Draport Inn Marion Uptown Arion Beacon Lounge Lisbon Zeman AL Rangers EMM Eagles 16Th Ave Rowe CONTR HATCH Rook Man Co Morris Merritt Ronnie Horan Karsey S.W John Fields Sears Repair Shop W. Lyman Lyle Godfrey Heck Ionn Wyant Harry Bob Waddington Ed Rathie Spiyeways Fred Acorn Ed Simon H & R Block CO Ave. SE Sun Gopur Saan Lee Richmond Sean Arthur Aight Myers Eban Lincoln Way Udmila 6Th Ave S.E QUAKER OATS COMPANY _An Victor Old Name Company America Ictor Comptometer Corp Frrigat IBM OUR Merchants National Bank Monema Marengo Ee Ross Ae Eine Dan Roya Tex Delbert Ewoldt Charles A. Vogel Blairstown van Horne Brusha Real Estate Rapids Board of Realtors Guice Bel Man Oply Hotel Roosevelt Kan Ruess Cowden Hatman
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