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 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1971
Page
3
The report lists temperatures across cities with highs and lows and precipitation amounts. An Iowa outlook through Saturday calls for showers Thursday and Friday with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and lows in the 50s.
Senate convened at 9 45 a m, passing a funds bill for the state reciprocity board and sending a zoning bill to the governor. House measures include interim budget control changes, flood and watershed condemnation powers, and three noncontroversial bills. Births include a daughter for Gardner family in Cedar Rapids and a son for Rowe in Coronado, with multiple local birth notices and incidents from Hiawatha to Cedar Rapids and rollingstone.
A list of individuals from multiple towns each paid fines of ten dollars plus costs for various traffic and vehicle violations. Additional citations cover fines up to fifty dollars for specific offenses including meter violations and license issues. Several obituaries note funeral services for residents across Iowa towns, detailing times, locations, and burial arrangements.
The article notes that supervisory and engineering staff will cover for striking workers in government and business communications, a sector now largely automated, while the strike persists across the service operation jointly with the post office.
Nine employees at the Cedar Rapids Western Union office watch as operations cease late Monday with the strike in New York. Only existing messages are processed. no telegrams money orders or international messages accepted.
A passerby, Jerry Barnholtz, helped rescue Rose McMurray and her 3-year-old son Troy from a second floor apartment at 1003 Fourth avenue SE after noticing smoke. He pulled them to safety after raising a ladder. the fire heavily damaged the unit and caused smoke damage throughout the building. Officials suspect the boy’s matches started the fire.
Sheriff reports 21 bodies recovered from submerged J. L. Sullivan ranch with more possible beneath flooding. Deputy search hampered by water, several sunken areas await dig attempts over weeks. Memorial Mass for 23 victims held for Juan Corona's family amid calls for charity and patience until verdict.
Murphy landed a Third division company after war. He gave away medals to children and refused to profit from fame as WWII’s most decorated soldier. He briefly pursued films but called Hollywood full of phonies. His marriage to Wanda Hendrix lasted under a year. His career faded into grade B westerns and later investments to restore finances.
Hubert Neal Polton, 63, Cedar Rapids area native, auto mechanic, dies after a short illness. Survived by 2 daughters, 3 sons, 3 sisters, and 19 grandchildren. Services 3 p.m. Wednesday at Beatty Bearle chapel. burial Cedar Memorial. F. F. Springsteen, 74, longtime Cedar Rapids resident and retired printer, dies. Born Oct. 22, 1896 in Winton. Survived by sister Charlotte E. Springsteen. Services Noon Thursday at Turner chapel east. burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Casket not opened after service.
William James McMillin, 85, of 3413 Bel Air Drive SE, retired Illinois Central railroad employee and Cedar Rapids resident eight years, died Monday. Born December 10, 1885 in Potawatomi County, he belonged to the Trainmen’s union. Survived by daughter Mrs. Lloyd Wambem, son Robert Reed McMillin of Ottumwa, sisters Stella Anderson and Ruby Turner, four grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral set for 1:30 Thursday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Show officiating. Burial in Manchester Cemetery. Friends may call.
Forrest Martin Sell 57 of 1136 Sixth Street NW Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a brief illness. Born January 30 1914 he was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran and former Quaker Oats employee. Survived by father Wilson Sell twin Floyd A Sell sister Mrs Harvey J Myers. Services Thursday 10 30 a m Beatty Bearle chapel Rev Stephen Root St James United Methodist burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery friends may call Beatty Bearle’s after 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Lucian Thames Wilcox of Cedar Rapids dies May 20 1971 in Wheat Ridge Colorado at age 86 Born February 10 1885 in Cedar Rapids he belonged to First Church of Christ Scientist Boston and Fairhope Ala He served Phillips Academy class secretary 1903 and directed Henry George Foundation Survived by daughter Elizabeth Bowker Ventura California son W Hamilton Wilcox Levittown PA three grandchildren five great grandchildren Services June 8 1 30 p m Turner Chapel East burial Oak Hill Cemetery
Mrs Lawrence Kolp Frances M Kolp 91 widow of Lawrence E Kolp and longtime Cedar Rapids resident died Tuesday at her son and daughter in law's home following a sudden illness Born May 3 1880 at Hawkeye she was a Unity Center member Surviving are her daughter son Keith L Kolp of Independence three sisters Verona Ellickson Leone Kulas Bernice Nelson two grandchildren and three great grandchildren Services 130 p m Thursday at Linwood Cemetery graveside Friends may call Turner Chapel East after 1030 a m Wednesday and until noon Thursday
Ethel Marie Coyne 73 of Santa Barbara Calif wife of W O Coyne died Sunday A former Cedar Rapids and Iowa City resident she moved to Santa Barbara in 1962 Surviving in Eastern Iowa is a sister Mrs Charles Boyer 223 Twelfth Street NW Services at San Roque Catholic church burial in Calvary cemetery Santa Barbara Ryce Welch funeral home Santa Barbara in charge
Memorial services were held at St Patrick’s Catholic church for Catherine Lightner led by Rev Paul J Maguire with burial at Mt Calvary cemetery Teahen funeral home handled arrangements Other survivors not listed include two sisters Mrs Ray E Landendorf of Algona and Mrs James R Lappin of Minneapolis Farley August A services were held at Central Park Presbyterian church with burial at Wyoming Cedar Memorial funeral home arranged Mrs Claude Goodenough services at Brush chapel with burial Cedar Memorial cemetery
Supreme Court decisions limit Norris LaGuardia protections by broadening the purpose of strike restraints and allowing injunctions when no other remedy exists. The ruling remands a rail case for violation findings and dismisses an appeal in a separate Vietnam war murder case, leaving lower court outcomes intact.
The Johnson county grand jury recommends the attorney general prosecute indictments or designate counsel. Judge Osmundson overrules a defense objection about prior juries as a premature issue. Indictments total seven after possible consolidation, with civil recovery sought for overpayments and county shop building costs.
A sailor pleads guilty after a court martial over killings in Vietnam. The officer reduced charges, the penalty set at 10 years in prison. The sailor cited defense counsel in signing a pretrial agreement and pleading guilty. The report also notes several unrelated Supreme Court rulings on antitrust, bankruptcy, and overtime.
A large quantity of power tools was stolen in a break in at Buresh Rental Service 3209 First Avenue SE. Taken were three disc sanders six chain saws two spray guns a compressor body grinder and three sabre saws plus 15 in change. The value was not listed.
Attorneys in the Harris murder case suggested the defense may argue the Feb. 13 shooting of Ernest Lee Jordan was accidental. Jurors began questioning Tuesday in Linn district court before Judge Harold Vietor as Harris, 23, faces murder charges after a Cedar Rapids residence shooting during a card game dispute.
Albert Wilson, owner of an east Cedar Rapids trailer court, told the board of supervisors that a county policy on moved used trailers hurts business. He asserts $850 monthly losses as the county code is required on new installations, unlike some courts that accept nonconforming trailers. Supervisor chair Floyd Emmons questioned the policy while Building Official Robert Johnson cites authority to require code compliance on moved trailers.
Mrs. W. R. Haworth of 1602 Oakland road NE was named to the Linn County Health Center board, replacing resigned B. L. Anderson. The county board of supervisors approved the appointment Tuesday. Haworth brings civic work experience, League of Women Voters ties, and Hawk Eye Area Community Action Program board service. term runs through 1972.
World War II Medal of Honor recipient Junior James Spurrier, once jailed for false pretenses, gains an executive discharge from his prison term after Gov Arch Moore set aside the 1969 sentence. He notes improved prospects, past drinking issues, and family reunification.
More than half of Japan's doctors have resigned from the government health insurance program in protest of low fees. The Health and Welfare Ministry said 70,066 physicians, or 59.3 percent of the nation's 118,000 doctors, submitted their resignations. They demand higher government fees and most resignations take effect July 1 unless action is taken.
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.