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 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1939
Page
5
Jimmie Fidler surveys Hollywoods ranching fad where movie stars invest in small spreads to keep busy and employ workers. He notes Dick Arlens duck lake project as emblem of starry practicality and recalls director Stuart Patons fall from fame to landscape painting.
A breakfast at Zella Sowder's party sparked a plan among Diane Manners Mary Cassidy Frances Robinson and Renie Riano to form a club. Each member will be a godmother to an LA orphan, visiting regularly and supporting the child's welfare.
Lan Dinehart and Mrs Dinehart toured the Sierras posting a tale of an auto journey. In Yosemite late at night Mrs Dinehart slept in the back seat and was found missing after 20 miles when Alan stopped for gas and returned to the car. Mozelle was later located at a service station where she had gone for water.
A fire in the kitchen of the Senate restaurant at the U S Capitol was quickly extinguished after smoke rose from the Capitol roof. Eight fire units rushed to Capitol Hill as damage was put at about 300 dollars. Investigators said a grease pot boiled over on an overheated stove, which apparently failed.
Willie Willis responsible for a bold claim about sending him to a boys camp. He argues the cost to his guardians would be higher if he stayed home, asserting greater benefits from camp life. His statement frames a critique of home discipline versus organized youth programs.
A valve failure caused a blaze in a ventilator section, turning off the system and igniting debris. Fire crews responded to control the flames and prevent further spread.
Cedar Rapids referee Alex Fidler known for a world record in refereeing fights and wrestling matches will be shown in motion pictures of the Paychek Strickland bout in Des Moines at the Rialto theater from Tuesday through Friday. The event follows the Paychek Strickland close decision that drew much comment.
The advertisement lists Paramount’s Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever with Mickey Rooney and Cecilia Parker, Iowa billings for A Woman is the Judge starring Frieda Inescort and Otto Kruger and Timber Stampede with George O’Brien. State listings include Mutiny on the Bounty with Laughton Gable Tone and The Champ with Beery Cooper. Palace shows Stand Up and Fight with Beery Taylor and Beauty for the Asking with Ball and Knowles. Rialto features Streets of New York with Jackie Cooper and The Night Riders. The Three Mesquiteers also appears in a separate feature.
Lina Medina, age five, in Peru, has a Caesarean birth of Gerardo Alejando Medina, a six pound baby boy. Lina now plays with toys at Maternity hospital while a government commission weighs moving mother and child to the United States.
A women’s auxiliary to the Cedar Rapids Veterans of Foreign Wars formed at a K P hall meeting. Officers include Mrs. Florian Francis president and Mrs. W B Crow senior vice president. Also elected are Mrs. Kenneth Lupton junior vice president, Mrs. E O Shallenberger treasurer, Mrs. Nannie Monroe chaplain, Mrs. W B Monro guard, Mrs. F S McCalley secretary, and Mrs. G D Shultz conductress.
A note records attendance at the convention of the International Advertising Association. The brief mentions participation by attendees and the event's focus on advertising standards and industry networking.
Julius Deckman Jr was ordained to the ministry today in a ceremony conducted by his father the Reverend at the German Evangelical Lutheran church.
Julius Deckman plans a pastorate in West Bend with help from Rev. F. Reinhardt of Van Horne. H. M. Stone, Rock Island district engineer, leaves for a Spokane vacation. Clarence Baker resigns from the Y M C A to join Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Miss Hazel Bennett departs for Seattle for a few weeks at the exposition.
The term dinosaur derives from Greek roots meaning terrible lizard. Each dinosaur species typically has a Latin or Greek descriptive name assigned for identification.
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.