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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1967
Page
16
The 133rd Kenny's Food Store invites attendance at a July 4 reunion noon to 6 PM at 1100 19th Ave SW with RSVP contact numbers 365-4015 and 363-7144. Event includes beers and ice, hosted by the Knights of Columbus group.
Area 39 officials and Area 10 community college discuss expanding inmate education at the men's reformatory in Anamosa. Ralph Wahrer and Donald Kappes outline goals to grow vocational basic education and high school completion then offer inmates access to Area 10 college programs with possible joint funding and staff training. A legislature law on study release for prisoners is noted.
Kenneth J. Jordan 71 of Central City dies in a two car crash north of Marion at the highway 13 and county road J intersection. Jordan suffered a crushed chest and skull fracture. Pearl Jordan 70, a passenger, has a fractured wrist and is in fair condition at St. Luke's hospital. Gary A. Smith 22 of Manchester, driving the other car, pulls into Jordan path. Smith uninjured. Richard Voss 21 of Manchester suffers lacerations and is treated at Delaware County Memorial hospital. The crash occurred about 3 p.m. Jordan was a lifelong Linn County resident, World War I Navy veteran, and farmer. Services are Wednesday at 1:30 at Murdoch chapel, Marion. Burial at Oak Shade, Marion.
Toll rises to six from highway crashes during the long weekend across Iowa. Melbourne teen Stephen Pugh, 18, died in a two car crash on U.S. 30 near State Center, with Beverly Middleton, 18, injured. Other fatalities include Mildred Dornack, 30, Des Moines, and Likel Harryman, 30, New Sharon, plus tractor operator Arthur Sewarting, 70, near Williamsburg and Connie Crouch, 17, Gladbrook, in separate Collins.
Mrs Forrest Herr of Keota dies at 86 after a long community service life. A Wesley Methodist Church member and former recipient of hospital and library service, she chaired church groups and clubs including PEO and Fortnightly. Survived by daughter Alice Palmer of Cedar Rapids and son Raymond with six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services planned Wednesday at 2 at Wesley Church with Powell funeral home in charge.
Mario Lanza and Kathryn Grayson star in That Midnight Kiss airing color broadcast on Channel 9 KCRG TV Monday night.
Albert L. Swearingen Jr., 25, of 2316 Coldstream Ave NE, was sentenced to 60 days in county jail for two charges from a hit-and-run. He pled guilty to failing to file a city accident report and leaving the scene without identifying himself after backing into a parked car on Sixth Street SE. Police say he was arrested Sunday with an existing 25 day concurrent term.
The U S labor department filed injunction suits in Cedar Rapids Ft Dodge and Dubuque against Walker Shoe Store operations in Iowa The Waterloo store allegedly paid below minimum wage and failed to compensate overtime while employing minors under 18 The suit cites a rate of 1 40 per hour for the Waterloo location and notes additional related charges In Cedar Rapids trial for Cleveland Fox of Waterloo on liquor sale charges was reset for July 17 Four Waterloo men pled guilty to similar un taxed alcohol sales at home and two lawyers admitted to practice in the northern district.
Frederick C. Ebbs, professor of music and director of bands at the University of Iowa since 1954, resigns to assume a similar post at Indiana University starting in September. Colleague Himie Voxman praises Ebbs for elevating Iowa bands to national and international prominence through tours and Rose Bowl performances in 1957 and 1959.
Burglars shattered the Sportsman's Center window at 501 Fourth Avenue SE at 6:55 a.m. They reached through the glass and stole an Ortgies .32 caliber pistol valued at $45 from the showcase.
Don’t fear false teeth loosening or dropping. Sprinkle FASTEETH on plates for firmer dentures, easier tasting, and fresher breath. See your dentist regularly. Get PASTEETH at drug counters.
Cedar Rapids faces a tight budget with a 13.33 million dollar year total and a 30 mill levy ceiling. Mayor Bob Johnson seeks a cost cutting study from a research firm and asks whether the emergency tax levy could be used. Discussions cover pooling city vehicles and consolidations to reduce expenses.
Two Cedar Rapids men were arrested Saturday on warrants for assault and battery. James Gaal, 24, of McCarthy road SE, is charged with assaulting Leroy Decker on June 19. DeVerne M. Hersom, Jr., 37, of Thirty-fourth street NE, is charged with assaulting Phyllis Hersom on June 22. Bond set at 110 dollars each. both released. They await municipal court pleadings on Thursday.
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.