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

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1936

Page

2

Parties This Week Will Honor Mrs Laverna Reynolds

Mrs Laverna Reynolds of Los Angeles Calif is a house guest of Mr and Mrs George E Beattie at 315 Nineteenth St SE. She attended a Ridgewood card club luncheon hosted by Mrs Frank Byers at 314 Nineteenth St SE with twelve places.

Laverna Reynolds Los Angeles Calif George E. Beattie Nineteenth Street Reynolds Ridgewood Card Club Frank Byers J. Elliott Davis Twenty-sixth Street California Davis Grant Collins Cedar River Collins Bert King Sutherland Dows Twenty-seventh Street

Robichaux Couple Return to New Orleans

Mr and Mrs L E Robichaux depart their son in law and daughter Verne Marshall 532 Knoll wood drive SE after two weeks at their home in New Orleans by car for Excelsior Springs Kansas City and St Louis en route home.

L. E. Robichaux New Orleans Verne Marshall Knollwood Drive Excelsior Springs Kansas City St. Louis

Birthday luncheon honors Margaret Curray

Mrs. Roy E. Curray hosted a morning party and luncheon at 2200 Linden Drive SE on Tuesday for her daughter Margaret's eighth birthday. Guests included Marian Taylor Angeline Thomas Ann Witwer Ann Henry Marilyn Henry Nancy Frazee Susan Moon Joan Killian Phyllis Porter Ilean Warner and Jean Kneass.

Roy E. Curray Linden Drive Margaret Marian Taylor Angeline Thomas Ann Witwer Ann Marilyn Henry Nancy Frazee Susan Moon Joan Killian Phyllis Porter Ilean Warner Jean Kneass

Mrs. Anna McCollister Leaves for Los Angeles

Miss Anna McCollister of Los Angeles says goodbye to her brother in law and sister Dr. and Mrs. B L Knight at 153 Twenty fifth street SE and departs Tuesday morning. She is accompanied by Miss Sara Schoonover of Los Angeles who has stayed with Miss Blanche Hunter at 1929 Eighth avenue SE.

Anna McCollister Los Angeles Calif B. L. Knight Twenty-fifth Street Sara Schoonover Blanche Hunter Eighth Avenue SE

Lubergers Return From Ohio Visit

Mr and Mrs C F Luberger returned Monday morning to their Cincinnati home after visiting Miss Charlotte Pinney of 503 Knollwood drive SE They were accompanied by Mrs Ethel P Ristedt of 2662 Country Club parkway who will stay in Ohio about two weeks.

C. F. Luberger Cincinnati Charlotte Pinney Knollwood Drive Ethel P. Ristedt Country Club Parkway Ohio

Sutherland Cook Returns Home From Concord Music School

Sutherland Cook arrived home Monday night from the Surette school of music at Concord Massachusetts. He plans to spend the rest of the month at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Cook 222 Crescent Drive SE.

Sutherland Cook Surette School of Music Concord Mass Robert S. Cook Crescent Drive

Mrs Belle Butterfield And Miss Ruby Byers Plan Minnesota Visit

Mrs Belle Butterfield and Miss Ruby M Byers depart Tuesday by car for Jenkins Minnesota near Brainerd to spend a month at a cottage On the return they will visit Minneapolis Minnesota.

Belle Butterfield Park Terrace SE Ruby M. Byers Fifteenth Street SE Jenkins, Minn Brainerd Minneapolis Minn

Mrs Peed Visiting Warner Family in Norfolk

Mrs. Frank Peed of Norfolk Nebraska visits her son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs Bernard Warner at 1901 Blake boulevard SE for several weeks staying with the family while in town.

Frank Peed Norfolk, Neb Bernard Warner Blake Boulevard

Mrs Boyson and daughter depart for Chicago visit

Mrs H N Boyson of 2314 Bever avenue SE and her daughter Mrs R J Stevenson of Iowa City left Tuesday morning for Chicago to spend a few days.

H. N. Boyson Bever Avenue R. J. Stevenson Iowa City Chicago

Luncheon Club Hosted by Mrs Hamilton at Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs. James E. Hamilton entertained her luncheon club Monday at the Cedar Rapids Country club. Covers were laid for eight.

James E. Hamilton Linden Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club

Birthday celebration honors Frances Baer at home

A birthday party was held at 1123 Twelfth Street NE to honor Frances Baer. Guests enjoyed games and dancing with prizes won by Lorraine Debe, Louis Kellar, Arville Louvar, and LaVerne Butler among attendees Ruth Pike Arlyce Smith Maxine Udet Emagine Udet George McNabb Bernard Butler Don Fraverd Aaren and David Baer.

Frances Baer Twelfth Street Lorraine Debe Louis Kellar Arville Louvar LaVerne Butler Ruth Pike Arlyce Smith Maxine Emagine Udet George McNabb Bernard Butler Don Fraverd Aaren David Baer

Attendees Attend Iowa Baptist Summer Assembly at Iowa Falls

From the First Baptist church Mrs. R. E. Mellen and children Bobby Mary Alice Anna McCurley Dorothy Jean Kemp Marion Jeppeson Eloise Heath Ruth Nix Katherine Pohorsky Oliver Patrick Jr Harry Benesh Jr and Mr and Mrs Oliver Patrick Irwin Bates and Mrs R F Judson attended Sunday. The assembly closes Sunday July 26.

First Baptist Church Iowa Baptist Iowa Falls R. E. Mellen Bobby Mary Alice Anna McCurley Dorothy Jean Kemp Marion Jeppeson Eloise Heath Ruth Nix Katherine Pohorsky Oliver Patrick, Jr Harry Benesh Oliver Patrick Irwin Bates R. F. Judson

Jepson Announces Daughter Helen Jepson to Lumir Zak

Marion couple announces marriage of daughter Helen Jepson to Lumir Zak of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony occurred July 6 at the Christian Memorial parsonage in Rock Island with Rev. H R Ford presiding. Attendants were Mr and Mrs John Stastny of

Mfr C. M. Jepson Marion Helen Jepson Lumir Zak Cedar Rapids Christian Memorial Parsonage Rock Island H. R. Ford Ai. John

Iowa Business Women Club Outing Planned at Iowa City

About thirty Cedar Rapids women will attend the Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s clubs annual outing and picnic in Iowa City Sunday. State officers include Lena Nelson treasurer Shenandoah president Jessie Young Des Moines first vice president Helen Irwin Mount Pleasant recording secretary Gertrude Flickinger. Activities feature pool swim golf tennis campus tours and a noon luncheon program in Memorial Union with Miss Margaret Griffin Muscatine coordinating health arrangements.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Iowa City Imogen B. Emery Lena Nelson Jessie Young Shenandoah Helen G. Irwin Des Moines Gertrude Flickinger Mount Pleasant Memorial Union Margaret Griffin Muscatine

Cedar Rapids Couples Plan Weekend Trip to Lucasta Wyoming

Three Cedar Rapids couples prepare a motor trip this weekend to Lucasta near Buffalo Wyoming. The group includes Mr and Mrs William J Rinderknecht of 2428 Fifth Ave SE and Mrs Rinderknecht's mother Mrs Laura Bachman, Dr and Mrs C V Lehman of 2035 Fifth Ave SE, and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Kennedy and their son William of 2206 Upland Drive SE.

Cedar Rapids Lucasta Buffalo Wyo William J. Rinderknecht Fifth Avenue SE Rinderknecht Laura Bachman C. V. Lehman Fifth Avenue Wilbur Kennedy William Upland Drive

Ross party to depart for Claremont California

Professor and Mrs. L S Ross plan to leave Wednesday from their Cedar Rapids area home after visiting son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Roy E Curray at 2200 Linden drive SE They will stop in Des Moines en route to visit Mr and Mrs J A Curray Phyllis and Wayne Rogers will accompany and return to Cedar Rapids in about two weeks

L. S. Ross Claremont Calif Roy E. Curray Linden Drive Des Moines Mr. Curray J. A. Curray California Phyllis Wayne Rogers Park Terrace Cedar Rapids

Mixed Foursomes Set For Cedar Rapids Country Club

Instead of Ladies day the Cedar Rapids Country Club hosts mixed two ball foursome matches Wednesday at 4 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. Players should form partnerships and reserve for dinner after the games.

Cedar Rapids Country Club

Bunce Family Heads to Peoria After Lakes Trip

Mr and Mrs R A Bunce and their son William formerly of Cedar Rapids with Mr and Mrs Ernest Bunce and Miss Rosalee Anne Bunce spent several days at 619 Fifth Avenue SE en route to Peoria Illinois from the lakes in the west. Miss Rosalee Anne Bunce travels on for an extended visit.

R. A. Bunce William Cedar Rapids A. D. Rice Ernest Bunce Fifth Avenue Peoria Ill Lakes Rosalee Anne Bunce

Allen Harper Judson Begins Tulsa Visit with Relatives

Allen Harper Judson son of the Rev Mr and Mrs Russell F Judson leaves Saturday for Tulsa Oklahoma to spend three weeks at the home of his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs R E Harper in the city.

Allen Harper Judson Russell F. Judson Washington Avenue Tulsa Okla R. E. Harper

Willard Kirkpatrick Visits Parents in Chicago

Dr. Willard Kirkpatrick of Chicago spent the weekend visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kirkpatrick at 125 Eleventh Street NE. He is connected with the National Laminate Corporation in Chicago.

Willard Kirkpatrick Chicago Frank Kirkpatrick Eleventh Street National Lalaminate Corporation

Bessemer and Georgia Girl Wed in Macon

Eleanor Bragg of Macon Georgia marries Lester E Bessemer of Cedar Rapids Iowa in a Saturday morning ceremony at Tattnal Square Baptist Church Macon with Rev Lewis Wright officiating Attendants include maid of honor Nell Crocker and sister Virginia Bragg Best man S M Bessemer of Atlanta Ushers W H Horne J G Preston W F Register A reception followed for 100 guests at the bride’s home Mrs Bragg is a Georgia Alabama Business College graduate and secretary The groom is a Georgia Tech graduate employed by Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids They reside at 1310 A avenue NE

E. R. Bragg Macon Eleanor Lester E. Bessemer Cedar Rapids Ao S. E. Bessemer Miami Tattnal Square Baptist Church Lewis Wright Lilanne Chapman George Rankin D. M. Goldgar Nell Crocker Valdosta Virginia Bragg Edna Bragg Sue Fuss S. M. Bessemer Atlanta W. H. Horne J. G. Preston W. F. Register Georgia-Alabama Business College Bessemer Georgia Tech Collins Radio Company A Avenue

Farewell party for Annette Holland in Cedar Rapids

Miss Dorothy Thompson hosted a farewell party at 653 Sixteenth Avenue SW in honor of Miss Annette Holland who returns to her home in St. Cloud Minnesota after several weeks with Cedar Rapids friends. Guests included Evelyn De Moss Wilma Randall Alice Brain erd Chlorus Gatrelle Thelma Brayton Jim Cleghorn Raymond Youngton Robert Hahn Leo Shik oski Bernard Russell Robert Hopkins Victor Gill George Priborsky and Everett and Gale Wisely.

Dorothy Thompson Sixteenth Avenue SW Annette Holland St. Cloud Minn Cedar Rapids Evelyn de Moss Wilma Randall Alice Brainerd Chlorus Gatrelle Thelma Brayton Jim Cleghorn Raymond Youngton Robert Hahn Leo Shikoski Bernard Russell Robert Hopkins Victor Gill George Priborsky Everett Gale Wisely

Engagement Announcement for Hilda Pauline Scott and Ralph Streets

Mr and Mrs Gerald Scott of Mount Vernon announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Hilda Pauline to Ralph R Streets son of Albert Streets of Mount Vernon The wedding is set for August 22 at the Scott home Hilda Scott is a Marion high school graduate class of 1935 Ralph Streets attended Tipton schools and works with his father on the farm A pre wedding shower is planned Friday at the home of Mrs Earl Waln Mount Vernon

Gerald Scott Mount Vernon Hilda Pauline Ralph R. Streets Albert Streets Scott Miss Scott Marion High School Streets Tipton Earl Waln

John Stemlar Birthday Celebration Highlights

Mr and Mrs S C Stemlar host a Monday afternoon party at 1915 Grande avenue SE for their son John’s third birthday. Guests include Sally Anne Carringer Marilyn Ladd Frances Fleckenstein Billy Steele Cameron Cummins Phillip Cummins Tom Fleckenstein Peter Bailey Douglas Battin and Gard ner Dutton.

S. C. Stemlar Grande Avenue SE John Sally Anne Carringer Marilyn Ladd Frances Fleckenstein Billy Steele Cameron and Phillip Cummins Tom Fleckenstein Peter Bailey Douglas Battin Gardner Dutton

Mrs Elliott Hosts Niece and Family Return from Wedding Trip

Mrs Ida H Elliott of 310 Sixth Street SE will entertain Tuesday night for her niece Mrs Vincent Welp of Miami Florida and her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Virgil M Elliott who have just returned from a wedding trip in the eastern states and Nova Scotia

Ida H. Elliott Sixth Street SE Vincent Welp Miami Fla Virgil M. Elliott Nova Scotia

Birthday guest omitted from Klopp party guest list

Nadine Bowser was left off the birthday guest list for Arlene Klopp daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Klopp of 1137 H avenue NE. The Gazette reported the omission in Monday’s issue.

Nadine Bowser Arlene Klopp Arthur Klopp H Avenue

Return from institute nets two Cornell college peers

Miss Bernadine Wurzbacher of 1263 First avenue SE and Miss Florence Glackin of 1726 A avenue NE have returned from the Clear Lake institute where they were peers at the Cornell college.

Bernadine Wurzbacher First Avenue Florence Glackin Clear Lake Institute Cornell College Coge

Jennie Post Returns From Western Uplands Trip

Miss Jennie Post 45 Eighteenth Avenue SW returned from a trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks the Pacific Northwest and Carlsbad Caverns.

Jennie Post Eighteenth Avenue SW Yellowstone Grand Teton Parks Pacific Northwest Carlsbad Caverns

Honoring Miss Gene Lowther with Davenport Area Luncheons

Miss Gene Lowther of Indianapolis, guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Taylor, was honored at a luncheon at the Hotel Roosevelt hosted by Mrs. B. E. Bachmann. A duplicate club dessert luncheon follows with Honored guests Miss Lowther and Mrs. H. E. Haywood of West Union. several bridge sessions and parties are planned through Friday around guest days at local homes.

Gene Lowther Indianapolis Ind A. L. Taylor Grande Avenue Hotel Roosevelt B. E. Bachmann Washington Avenue SE Taylor Miss Lowther H. E. Haywood West Union

Jean Files Marianne Corey at Nagawicka Camp

Jean Files daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Files and Marianne Corey daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Corey went to Nagawicka camp near Delafield Wisconsin for two weeks Mrs Corey and Mrs Del C Porter drove to Delafield to take Marianne to camp

Jean Files Marianne Corey Nagawicka Henry Files Blake Boulevard George W. Corey Nagawicke Camp Delafield Wis Corey del C. Porter Woodland Drive Marianne

Boyntons and McClarys Plan Gull Lake Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Boynton and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McClary will leave this week for Gull Lake Minnesota for several days of vacation.

Douglas Boynton Forest Drive Harvey McClary Crescent Drive Gull Lake Minn

Cornelia Damon Returns Home From Visit in Illinois

Cornelia Damon left Wheaton Illinois after a two week stay with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Marvin Wright at 2159 Linden drive SE. She departed Tuesday morning and returned to her Wheaton home.

Cornelia Damon Mrs Marvin Wright Linden Drive Wheaton

Sorensen Family Reunion Honors Karl L Home on furlough

A reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs J K L Sorensen on Mount Vernon road SE celebrated their son Karl L who is home on furlough after four years with the Third pursuit squadron in the Philippines. Sorensen plans to report to the Ninety first observation squadron at Fort Louis Wash in early August. Attending were H M Sorensen family Wayne Norma Ray Roy John E Sundberg Louise Richard George William F Sorensen Gene and Wulff H Lill.

J. K. L. Sorensen Mount Vernon Road Thirtieth Street Karl L Philippine Islands Fort Stotsenburg Pampanga P. I Sorensen Fort Louis Wash H. M. Sorensen Wayne Norma Ray Roy John E. Sundberg Louise Richard George William F. Sorensen Gene Wulff H. Lill

Dermody Family Visits Cedar Rapids Ties

Mrs M G Dermody of St Louis and her daughter Kay Jeanne visit at Elmer Stanek home 1801 Seventh Avenue SE. Mrs Stanek is sister of Mrs Dermody. The Dermodys and Kay spend the weekend with Mrs Ethel Dermody 109 Seventh Street SE. Joe Dermody of Davenport also guests. Mrs Dermody formerly Kathryn Jiras of Cedar Rapids.

M. G. Dermody St. Louis Kay Jeanne Elmer Stanek Seventh Avenue SE Stanek Dermody

Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh Return Home After Trip

Mr. and Mrs. C. F. McIntosh of 1945 Eighth Avenue SE returned home after a week in Alexandria Missouri. Their daughter Mrs. Glen Bullman accompanied them and had a brief visit here.

Numerology and Irene Scott Case Study

The piece analyzes Irene Scott born May 11 1918 to show how name and birth date vibrations may affect life. It explains calculations with month, date, and name letters, suggests changing middle initial, and promotes a 40 page booklet Secrets of Numerology from The Cedar Rapids Gazette for 15 cents.

Irene Scott Beth Irene Frances Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute

Honored at Shower for Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy McFarlen

A miscellaneous shower hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Usher honors newlywed Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy McFarlen. Attendees include family, friends, and out of town guests from Waterloo and Moline supporting the bridge between families.

LeRoy McFarlen Lloyd Usher Second Avenue Usher McFarlen Vaughn Stoddard Will Kaness James Vaughn Maurene Fatka Frank Young Betty Myrtle Beny S. P. McFarlen Roy Ehlers Marilyn Joan Ed Holts John McFarlen P. V. McFarlen Phyllis Ann Nancy Lea Dorothy Gorman Wilma Rowley Helen Krystle Blanche Julia McFarlen Leon Ladage George Hoffman Lyle Milner Moline Ervin Johnston Jackie John Smith Verna Alta Roy Vice M. G. Avery Waterloo

Holmgrens Return From Minnesota Wedding

Mr and Mrs R A Holmgren of 104 Thirty fourth street drive SE returned from Minneapolis where they attended the wedding of Carl E Holmgren and Violette Simpson. The ceremony was held Saturday at the Episcopal church. The couple will reside in Minneapolis after a two week trip to Seattle Spokane and a boat trip to Victoria Canada.

R. A. Holmgren Thirty-fourth Street Drive Minneapolis Mr. Holmgren Carl E. Holmgren Cedar Rapids Violette Simpson Episcopal Church Seattle Spokane Wash Victoria Canada

Daughters of Penelope Hold Regular Meeting

The Daughters of Penelope held their regular meeting on Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Moose Hall. All members are not required to be present.

Daughters of Penelope Moose Hall

Mrs Burkholder Returns From Lake Delavan Trip

Mrs Homer Burkholder of 215 First avenue W returned Monday from Lake Delavan and Sterling Indiana where she spent the last three weeks.

Homer Burkholder First Avenue W Lake Delavan and Sterling, Inl

Milo Reed Estate Visit in Iowa City

Mr and Mrs Milo G Reed of Iowa City spent the week end visiting at the E W Reed home located at 2329 Hillcrest Drive SE in town.

Milo G. Reed Iowa City E. W. Reed Hillcrest Drive

Miss Laura Baker and James F Epstein win bridge prizes

Laura Baker and James F. Epstein captured high prizes at the regular duplicate bridge tournament hosted by Mrs. Oliver Longueville on Blake Boulevard SE. Second place went to Mrs. Joseph Lattner and Mrs. Lena Hodgin.

Laura Baker James F. Epstein Oliver Longueville Blake Boulevard Joseph Lattner Lena Hodgin

Arnott and Landis Family Safely Escape Tornado Near Blair

Mr and Mrs M F Arnott of 729 First Ave E and Mr and Mrs Clyde G Landis of 1224 Second Ave SE, after an eight day motor trip to the Black Hills Yellowstone Park Denver and Colorado Springs, were near Blair Neb when a tornado struck Sunday evening. They spotted the storm and stopped in a roadside embankment shelter to escape the full force of the wind.

M. F. Arnott First Avenue E Clyde G. Landis Second Avenue SE Black Hills Yellowstone Park Denver Colorado Springs Blair Neb

Miss Alice Lyle Visits La Porte City Friend

Miss Alice Lyle of La Porte City visits Miss Lila Palmer at 1819 Fourth Avenue SE after spending the weekend as a guest in the Lyle home. The two were guests together during the visit and returned to La Porte afterward.

Alice Lyle la Porte City Lila Palmer Fourth Avenue SE Miss Lyle Miss Palmer Lyle la Porte

Administration must answer to big gain in farm imports

Edwin C. Hill, a national commentator, calls the Midwest a campaign battleground and says Republicans urge preserving the American market for farmers. He lists 1932 and 1935 agricultural imports from government records, showing large increases in wheat, soybeans, cottonseed, cattle, pork, and other products, as the administration must explain.

Edwin C. Hill Middle West Hill Washington

Airplane Schedule Omits Sundays at Cedar Rapids Airport

Several thousands visited the municipal airport Sunday evening hoping to see United Air Lines passenger planes pass through Cedar Rapids. They were disappointed as the schedule does not operate Sundays. The planes depart at 7 and 7 15 p m on weekdays only.

United Air Lines Cedar Rapids

Postmasters Of Benton County Elect Officers

Special to The Gazette reports the Benton County Association of Postmasters and families held their seventh annual picnic dinner and social. Officers elected: President Harry G. Benzinger Watkins, Vice-President Harry Merchant Garrison, Secretary Treasurer George Lieb Atkins. Local towns represented include Shellsburg Mount Auburn Garrison Atkins Van Horne Teystone Blairstown Norway and Watkins. Guest postmasters Clutter Elberon and former Postmaster Dora M. Schenken Keystone attended.

van Horne Benton County Association of Postmasters Harry G. Benzinger Watkins Harry Merchant Garrison George Lieb Atkins Benton County Shellsburg Mount Auburn Teystone Blairstown Norway Clutter Elberon Dora M. Schenken Keystone

People's Forum Note on Contributions Policy

A reader warns that contributions to the People's Forum must not exceed 400 words and must include the writer's full signature and address for publication. The note outlines formatting requirements to ensure proper attribution and accountability for public letters.

Editor praises Kagawa and cooperative ideals

Gazette editor defends Kagawa against unfair criticism. He promotes world cooperatives modeled after Rochdale, grounded in Christian ethics. The piece contrasts cooperative farmers with city speculators and notes Iowa ministers supported Kagawa at Cornell.

Kagawa Rochdale England Christ Denmark Big City Iowa Cornell College

Shoe Store Moves to Remodeled Quarters

Labor's Shoe Store at 208 Second Avenue SE will relocate to 213 Second Street SE by August 15 after completing modernization. The move uses local labor and materials for a new front and interior remodel of the headquarters.

Labor Second Avenue SE Second Street SE

Funeral services held for John W. McFee 71

John W. McFee 71, longtime farmer, died at his Independence home after a three week illness from pneumonia. The funeral was conducted by Rev. F. E. Hamlin of the First Presbyterian church. Burial followed at Hazleton cemetery. He was born in Ohio and lived there until 22, later farming in Buchanan county and Idaho before settling in Independence in 1919. He married Deborah Carbey in 1895, who died in 1931. Surviving are brothers Oscar McFee Independence F. J. McFee Anoka Minnesota and Marshall McFee Stanley.

Independence John W. McFee F. E. Hamlin First Presbyterian Church Hazleton Ohio Buchanan County Idaho Deborah Carbey Oscar McFee F. J. McFee Anoka Minn Marshall McFee Stanley

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. and Mrs. Robichaux Margaret Curray Knights Cc. F. Lubergers Sutherland Cook Home Minnesota Warners Iowa Falls Assembly Jepson -Zak P.W Wyoming Curray Bunce Allen Judson DR. Kirkpatrick Georgia John Stemlar Mrs. Elliott Oke Dr. Scholl Drug, Shoe D! Scholls Kurotex Atte A. L. Taylors Boyntons M’clarys Sorensen Reunion West 19Th Street New York, N. Y R. A. Holmgrens Penelope Milo Reeds People’s Forum
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