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

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1940

Page

4

Miss Listebarger Weds J Albert McCrory in Chicago

Miss Rachel Listebarger daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Listebarger of Cedar Rapids wed J Albert McCrory son of Rev and Mrs W Creer McCrory of Chicago on Saturday in Garfield Boulevard United Presbyterian Church parsonage Chicago. The couple, former Cedar Rapids residents, plan to reside at 412 South Throop Street Chicago after a wedding trip.

Rachel Listebarger Philp Listebarger Third Street J Albert McCrory W Creer McCrory Chicago Garfield Boulevard United Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids Roosevelt High School McCrory Coe College Esquire Club Duncan Ymca South Throop Street

Jean Willoughby Weds Robert C Gesell in Grundy Center

Jean Sara Willoughby daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh A Willoughby of Grundy Center married Robert Charles Gesell son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Gesell of Davenport at the First Baptist church. Wedding featured music by family and friends, garden setting, delphinium and roses, and a reception at the Willoughby home. The bride, Northwestern graduate, becomes interior decorator. groom, Cedar Rapids Retail Credit manager, plan home in Cedar Rapids after October first.

Grundy Center Jean Sara Willoughby Hugh A Willoughby Robert Charles Gesell Charles A. Gesell Davenport David Alexander First Baptist Church of Grundy Center Ormal Robert H Willoughby Rochester Wilson Crewe Marshalltown Cranston Josephine Kerr Cranston Gesell B K Willoughby Bever Avenue Northwestern University Evanston Delta Delta Delta Sorority Killian Company Gesel University of Town Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Cedar Rapids Retail Credit Company Chris den Ouden le Grande N. P. Crank Cedar Falls C S Krause Marjone van Winkle John Stremsten Winifred Wiley R. Zuercher Mary Sally Gesell Wayne Dale Krause Vinton

Marjorie Rolfe Weds Peter Erickson in Nashua Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Reuben Rolfe announce the marriage of their daughter Marjorie Vivian of Cedar Rapids to Peter Phillip Erickson of Cedar Rapids. The Sept 1 ceremony was at the Little Brown church Nashua with attendants Elmet E Erickson. They reside at 825 Fourth Street S.

Reuben Rolfe Sf Lamont Marjorie Vivian Cedar Rapids Peter Phillip Erickson Little Brown Church Nashua Elmet E Erickson Fourth Strreet S Lament High School Mr. Erickson William and Hunting Company

Birthday party honors Mrs Edith Speck at Kline home

Mrs Harold Kline and guests held a Monday afternoon gathering at 1309 Third Street SW to celebrate Mrs Edith Speck's birthday. Bingo provided the entertainment with attendees including Mesdames Hach, Green, Bye, Olver, Estes, Pavlicek, Rhin Kline, Freisinger, Rhoades, Erickson, and Elson.

Harold Kline LW. Spencer E.V. Gillin Kline Third Street Edith Speck Peter Hach Forrest Green Ed Bye Earl Olver Joe Estes Ben Pavlicek Rhin Kline George Freisinger Estelle Rhoades Elizabeth Erickson Lydia Elson

Cedar Rapids trio tours California and landmarks

Mr and Mrs Carl Klima and Mike Koevacik of Cedar Rapids with Miss Angela Barta of Solon return from a vacation in California visiting Salt Lake City Boulder Dam Catalina Island and the Grand Canyon and Petrified Forest along the southern route through Mexico.

Carl Klima Mike Koevacik Cedar Rapids Angela Barta

Hilemans Story To Be Told During Radio Hour

Nancy Kays Dream by Mrs Fernn Hileman to be read Wednesday at 4 15 p m over WMT radio station Cedar Rapids Women s Radio Council hosts weekly story hour. Thursday feature by Mozart club with Mrs Clyde Sanborn and Mrs Louis H Sila in charge and Miss Dorothy Hromk Ruth Hemmer Joan Yessler as musicians. Drama The Corn Grows Talk Friday at 4 15 p m cast by Mrs Edward M Soboda Jr directed by Sister Mary Josephine with Bill Moore Jim Westcott Jack Wolfe Hamilton Bell Bill Trunecek Jack Darr.

Nancy Kays Fernn Hileman WMT Cedar Rapids Womens Radio Council Mozart Club Clyde Sanborn Town Music Federation Louis H Sila Dorothy Hromk Ruth Hemmer Joan Yessler

Northeast Iowa DAR District Convention Opens in Cedar Rapids

The Northeast Iowa district of the DAR will hold its convention Wednesday at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. The Ashley chapter of Cedar Rapids hosts with morning and afternoon programs, a luncheon, and a reception. The Mount Vernon chapter is included.

Iowa DAR Cedar Rapids Country Club Ashley Chapter Cedar Rapids Mount Vernon

Foster Newburger Breakfast Hosts 25 Girls Before School

Miss Margaret Ann Foster and Miss Jean Newburger hosted an informal Tuesday breakfast at 2304 Hullcrest Drive SE and 2101 Ridgeway Drive SE for 25 girls before school starts. Bridge was played during the morning gathering.

Margaret Ann Foster Wayne J Foster Hullcrest Drive Jean Newburger E. d. Newburger Ridgeway Drive Foster Home

Cedar Rapids Country Club Completes Ladies Day Season

The one club golf tournament for women members will be played Wednesday with prizes for blind bogey and low and high net scores. The blind bogey event starts at 9 30 a m. This marks the last ladies day program of the season.

Cedar Rapids Country Club

Chapter GM Meeting Includes Vacation Talk at Picnic Supper

Chapter GM of PE.O held a Monday night gathering at 1730 B avenue NE with Mrs Ethel Kensinger as host and Mrs Inez Rasmussen assisting. A picnic supper preceded a business meeting and program where each member shared her vacation experiences.

Pe.o Ethel Kensinger Avenue Inez Rasmussen

Mrs James Blake Returns From Chicago Visit

Mrs James Blake of 320 Crescent drive SE and her sister Mrs Harriette Fyans of Iowa City have returned from a visit to Chicago after spending a few days away.

James Blake Crescent Drive Harriette Fyans Iowa City Chicago

Birthday Party for Dennis Hahn Celebrated at Home

Dennis Hahn marked his first birthday Saturday with a party hosted by his mother Mrs H E Hahn at 1700 Hamilton Street SW. The event featured two birthday cakes, balloons, and animal cracker boxes with guests including Clyde Satterly of Fairfax and several Schaefer Hladek and Novotny families.

Dennis Hahn H E Hahn Hamilton Street Clyde Satterly Fairfax Timmie Schaefer Douglas Hladek Alan Vorel Dan Ryan Jo Anne Karen Novotny Chester Satterly Mark Schaefer Tony Hladek Charles Vorel J. J Novotny Frank Brejcha Don Voigt

Picnic Draws Seventy Attendees At Daniels Park

Seventy persons including Typographical auxiliary members and families attended Sunday’s picnic at Daniels park. Mrs James Bettle Mrs John Frasher and Mrs M F Harmon were the committee in charge of arrangements.

Typographical Auxiliary Daniels Park James Bettle John Frasher M. F. Harmon

Mizpah Circle Meets at Wiley Home Thursday

Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. J M Wiley at 264 Fifteenth street NE. A picnic luncheon will be served at noon.

Mizpah King's Daughters J M Wiley Fifteenth Street

Pingenots Visit Mrs Merkel At 1413 B Avenue NE

Last week Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pingenot visited at the home of Mrs. F E Merkel. Mrs. Pingenot is the former Betty Snyder.

F. E. Merkel B Avenue NE Joseph Pingenot Pingenot Betty Snyder

Out-Of-Town Guests Honored At Local Parties

Social calendar features visits from Mrs James H. Yul and Mrs Clyde Williams of Spencer. Major and Mrs Don Carleton from Maplewood N J left after a weekend visit and were honored at a Dutch treat dinner at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Mrs Walker and Mrs Kluss hosted a luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel with ten guests.

Don Carleton Maplewood N. J Carleton James H. Yul Yuill Pleasant Drive Clyde Williams Spencer J. R Treichler Treichler Nineteenth Street

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA CONVENTION REPORTS HEARD

Miss Barbara Mueller of Davenport reported on sessions from the national Kappa Kappa Gamma convention held in Sun Valley in June. The luncheon at 2165 Blake Boulevard was hosted by Mrs. Glenn C. Wheeler with Cedar Rapids alumnae members and helpers Mrs. Horace G. Hedges and Mrs. R. Meek assisting.

Barbara Mueller Davenport Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Sun Valley Glenn C. Wheeler Blake Boulevard Cedar Rapids Horace G. Hedges R. Meek

Fruit reception date set for September twenty sixth

September 26 has been set for the annual fruit reception at the Home for Aged Women. Gardeners with extra fruit and housewives who are canning are asked to remember the date for this donation to the home.

William Stoner Descendants Meet at El lis Park Picnic

Descendants of the William Stoner family gathered Sunday in Ellis Park for a picnic dinner. Thirty six attended the event which honored Mrs Bertha Wolfe of Long Beach California visiting relatives in North Liberty.

William Stoner Ellis Park Bertha Wolfe Long Beach Calif North Liberty

Surprise Farewell Party Honors Leona Jansa

Adeline Jansa and Irma Rigel hosted a surprise farewell at Saturday’s event for Leona Jansa who departs for Cedar Falls. Attendees included many Jansa, Rigel, Modracek, Novotny, Merta, Josifek, Zalesky, Modrak and Dolezal family members along with friends.

Adeline Jansa Irma Rigel Leona Jansa Cedar Falls Albert Jansa Leo Rigel Frank Modracek Louis Jansa Rudolph Matyk Ludwig Jansa Marvin Rigel Leonard d Jansa Norma Jane Rigel Darlene Merta Emma Jansa Mary Rose Novotny Irene Rigel Dorothy Merta Genevieve Novotny Lillian Josifek George Zalesky Leonard Dolezal Leo Modracek Leonard Modracek Charles Josifek Robert Modracek Melvin Modracek

Shower Honors Mrs Milton Stefl In Fairfax Home

Mrs Louis Svee and Mrs George Bistricky hosted seventy guests at a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Milton Stefl at the C. S. P. S. wall. Mrs Stefl, formerly Miss Emma Stodola, received a corsage of pink and white gladiolus.

Louis Svee George Bistricky Fairfax Milton Stefl C. S. P. S. Wall Stefl Emma Stodola

Friendship Circle Dessert Luncheon Organized by King's Daughters

The Friendship Circle of the King's Daughters plans a dessert luncheon Thursday at 1 30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Lee R Beardsley at 1856 D avenue NE.

Friendship Circle of the King's Daughters Lee R Beardsley D Avenue NE

P.T.A Meetings Edgewood School No 1 and Tyler P A

The Mothers' club of Edgewood School No 1 meets Thursday at 2 PM at the schoolhouse for an afternoon of sewing. New mothers are invited. Tyler P A executive board also meets Thursday at 2 PM at the schoolhouse. all committee chairmen are asked to attend.

Mothers’ Club Edgewood School No. 1 Tyler P . A

Luncheon Highlights Cedar Rapids Radio Council

Sixty members and guests gathered in the Montrose hotel Crystal Room for a Cedar Rapids Radio Council luncheon. Prof Dale Welsch of Coe College and WMT officials were among special guests. a radio script was presented and plans announced for a new Coe radio technique course.

Cedar Rapids Radio Council Crystal Room Montrose Hotel RK Stoddard Dale Welsch Coe College Welsch Douglas Grant WMT Grant Ann Hart VL. Spohn Parent~Teachers Association Thelma Boegel D. A RR Irving Churchill College Club C. B. Meffert W. A. Kansky American Legion Auxiliary Edwin Wadsworth Junior League E. C Gostin Cedar Rapids Rose Ann Kubovec Schumann Chopin Golden Garden Spider Karl A. Stiles John T. Hecker E. B. Hauser Radio Council Coe

Miss Dorothy Watland Planned Sept 21 Nuptials in Local Notice

Miss Dorothy Watland and James A. Bunsley Jr. will wed September 21. She was honored at a Sunday breakfast at Wurster's tea room with hostesses Miss Lucille Fritz and Miss Jane Anderson. Guests included Mrs A T Watland and several other local residents.

Dorothy Watland James A Bnsley, Jr Wurster Lucille Fritz Third Avenue SE Jane Anderson A T. Watland Earl Koehn Donald Altang Mildred Wise Regina Malloy Ellen Basley Miriam Hungerford Vivian Conway

Shirley Jean Hostak Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Shirley Jean Hostak daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Hostak Jr entertained at a Saturday afternoon party at 144 Second Avenue SE in her honor with guests Constance Thein Marlene DeSilva Maurine Fatka Patricia Ann Hostak Pat Hein Brandon Smith Jack Anderson Buddy DeSilva Donald Kratz Sonny Kratz Arthur Wittke Jr Orin Allen and Evan Mengler hosted by Mr and Mrs Hostak.

Shirley Jean Hostak Paul Hostak, Jr Second Avenue SE Constance Thein Marlene DeSilva Maurine Fatka Patricia Ann Hostak Pat Hein Brandon Smith Jack Anderson Buddy DeSilva Donald Kratz Sonny Kratz Arthur Wittke, Jr Orin Allen Evan Mengler

Dairydale Community Meeting Set for Thursday Evening

Members of the Dairydale community will meet Thursday at 8 p.m at the hall. All residents of the district are invited to attend.

Dairydale

Miss Mildred Heald Weds Merle Miller in Quiet Home Ceremony

Miss Mildred W Heald daughter of Mrs Mildred Steele Cedar Rapids and Merle R Miller of Oakdale son of Mrs Emma Miller Mechanicsville were married Saturday evening at the bride’s mother's home. Rev W Glenn Rowley officiated. Attendants were Miss Violet Anderson and Hubert Gallagher. The bride, a Springville and Murray’s School graduate, works at the University of Iowa registrar’s office. Miller, a Mechanicsville High School graduate, is employed in Oakdale. They will reside at 120 Fairchild Street Iowa City.

Mildred W. Heald Town City Mildred Steele Cedar Rapids Merle R. Miller Oakdale Emma Miller Mechanicsville W. Glenn Rowley Trinity Methodist Church Violet Anderson Stanton Hubert Gallagher Springville Murray’s University of Iowa Miller Mechanicsville High School Fairchild Street Iowa City

Mrs Lloyd B Foster Feted At Miscellaneous Shower

Mrs Roy Stevens and Mrs Ray Cook hosted a miscellaneous shower at Mrs Foster s home 598 Cobbancourt SE in her honor. Attendants included Miss Virginia Stevens and Mesdames Anna Sawyer Lea Just E O Ballou Otto Hanzlik Charles Earhart Ida Belknap Nettie Sisam George Youtay A C Jadrnicek Vaughn Stoddard Effie Dice George Chapman Claire Murphy Woodrow White Verma Yanceck and Lester Nichols.

Roy Stevens Ray Cook Lloyd B. Foster Cobbancourt Virginia Stevens Anna Sawyer Lea Just E. O Ballou Otto Hanzlik Charles Earhart Ida Belknap Nettie Sisam George Youtay A. C Jadrnicek Vaughn Stoddard Effie Dice George Chapman Claire Murphy Woodrow White Verma Yanceck Lester Nichols

Roosevelt Teachers Honored by Fred J Kluss

A Sunday tea at 245 Twenty third street drive SE hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred J Kluss introduced new Roosevelt high school teachers. Guests included superintendent Arthur Deamer and Mrs Deamer. The tea table featured white asters pink gladiolas and white tapers.

Fred J. Kluss Twenty Third Street Drive Roosevelt High School Kluss Roosevelt Arthur Deamer Deamer Roberta Sheets Nevah Prior

Two Return After East Trip Reported by Nelson and Campbell

Mrs. Chris Nelson and her brother William G Campbell returned home Monday after a two week trip through the eastern states. They visited New York City Philadelphia Washington DC and Atlantic City where they watched the contest to select the All American beauty.

Chris Nelson William G Campbell Fifteenth Street New York City Philadelphia Washington, DC Atlantic City

W D C Club Meets At Bever Park For Luncheon

The W D O club held a Friday luncheon and business meeting at Bever Park. Prize winners in a recipe contest were Mrs James Gallagher first prize Mrs E D Dunn second prize and Mrs H E McCormack third prize. The next meeting is scheduled for Ellis Park on Oct 3.

Bever Park W. D O. Club James Gallagher E. D. Dunn H. E. McCormac Ellis Park

Wicaka Camp Fire Plans Saturday Meeting

The Wicaka Camp Fire group of First Lutheran church will hold its Saturday meeting. Officers include Elsie Rae LeMont president Helen Doznis secretary and Joy Syers scribe. A treasure hunt and picnic dinner are planned for this Saturday.

Wicaka First Lutheran Church Elsie Rae LeMont Helen Doznis Joy Syers

Wy Day by Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt discusses fundraising for blood transfusions to aid wounded soldiers, noting a plea from Dr John Beattie for ten thousand pints over four years and listing New York area hospitals as collection sites. She reflects on Poland and Nazi policies, then recounts a weekend in which she rode, swam, met teachers, and attended a clambake with Secretary Morgenthau.

Yde Park England John Beattie British Army American Red Cross Red Cross Greater New York Presbyterian Poland Germany Paderewski

Kinchners Feted on Thirtieth Anniversary in Washington

Mr and Mrs T R White entertained Saturday night at 1322 Fifth Street NW honoring Mrs White’s parents Mr and Mrs Charles Kinchner on their thirtieth anniversary. A message from son Fred Kinchner of Sand which Utah was read. Pinochle prizes awarded to Mrs Rufus Rebec Mrs George Riley Henry Kenyon and Eugene Rebec.

T. R. White Fifth Street Albert Geltin Harold Bajlora Elsie Jo Clifford Riley Joan Nancy Lester Riley Henry Kenyon Eugene Reber George Riley Rufus Rebee Edith Bowsard Jackie White

Miss Maureen Moes Bride Elect Honored at Milford Event

The Misses Margaret and Anne Kelly hosted a Monday evening at Wursters tea room in honor of Miss Maureen Moes, Sept. 11 bride elect of Donald J. Griffin of Rockford IH A colonial corsage with pastel streamers announced the occasion. Guests included Mrs. William H. Moes, J G Griffin, Elizabeth Curry, Katherine Kelly, J E B Cusack, M. W Curry, J B Ryan, BE. J. Curry, Robert Moes, Charles Rompot, J. &. Curry, Misses Marilyn Cusack, Jane Curry, Marilyn Kelly, Betty Curry, Eleanor Kelly, Joanne Griffin, and out-of-town guests Mrs. George J. Finn and W R Finn of Marion, plus Mrs. George Marak and Gorman O'Toole of Marion.

Margaret Anne Kelly A Avenue NW Wurster Maureen Moes Donald J. Griffin Rockford Miss Moes William H. Moes M. W Curry J B. Ryan BE. J. Curry Robert Moes Charles Rompot J. &. Curry Marilyn Cusack Jane Curry Marilyn Kelly Betty Curry Eleanor Kelly Joanne Griffin George J. Finn W R Finn Marion George Marak Gorman O'Toole

Newman Booster Club Hosts Buffet Dance at Roosevelt

Nearly 100 members and guests gathered at the Roosevelt hotel Monday for a buffet supper and entertainment. B. J. Newburger gave a patriotic talk, Jerry Davis led a "Dr IQ" test, while Jean Chapin and Janet Johnson performed with pianists Mary Ellen Dennis and Leona Heil.

Newman Booster Club Roosevelt Hotel B. J. Newburger Jerry Davis Jean Chapin Mary Ellen Dennis Janet Johnson Leona Heil

Craemer Club Holds Fall Meet to Honor Radeke

The Craemer Club met Monday evening to honor Charles W. Radeke on beginning his twenty-fifth year with Craemer. Dean Miller reviewed the club’s 16 year history and introduced five of the original 18 members. Danny Justad led singing and a quiz. Ruby Hunt won the individual quiz.

Craemer Club Charles W. Radeke Twenty Third Street Drive Craemer's Radeke Dean Miller Danny Justad Ruby Hunt

Mrs Wright Hosts Double-Four Bridge Club Night

Mrs Roy G Wright 921 Seventeenth Street NE hosted members of the Double-Four club Monday evening. Attendees included Mesdames Fay Anthony Dorothy Peterson Mercedes Janda Gladys Main Billie Slapnicka Jane Paton and Dorothy Clauson. Next meeting September 25 at the Paton home 1414 B Avenue NE.

Roy G. Wright Seventeenth Street Fay Anthony Dorothy Peterson Mercedes Janda Gladys Main Billie Slapnicka Jane Paton Dorothy Clauson Paton B Avenue NE

Olsons Return From Winona Visit

Mr and Mrs Elmer G Olson of 370 Eighth avenue SW returned Sunday after spending several days in Winona Minnesota visiting at the home of Mr Olson s brother.

Elmer G. Olson Eighth Avenue SW Winona Minn Mr. Olson

Weekend Visit to Tama by Local Residents

Mr and Mrs N C Hunt of 511 Twentieth Street NE and Mr and Mrs Dale Cripps of 2127 F Avenue NE spent the weekend in Tama and returned to Cedar Rapids on Sunday.

Tama N C Hunt Twentieth Street Dale Cripps F Avenue Cedar Rapids

Man Posing As Agent Takes Sewing Machine

Cedar Rapids resident Miss Schichtl says a man posing as a Singer agent collected her portable sewing machine valued at 75 dollars for factory adjustment and did not return it. The suspect, aged 40 to 45, claimed to inspect and ship the machine. A separate report from J L Messinger notes another similar incident Saturday night.

Singer Sewing Machine Company Cedar Rapids Caroline Schicht Avenue

Norwegian Princess and Children Visit Cape Cod Refuge

Crown Princess Martha of Norway and her three children, refugees from Germany, plan a four week stay at the Schaefer summer home in Wianoo Massachusetts. They came from Hyde Park and had arrived in England before traveling to the Cape.

Wianno Mass Martha Norway Frederick M. Schaefer Pittsburgh Cape Cod Roosevelt Hyde Park England

August Building Permits Show City Gain in 1940

Cedar Rapids issued 216 building permits in August 1940 with total value 284,684 up from 166,592 in August 1939. New dwellings rose to 27 valued at 104,150, while remodelings totaled 120 at 24,042. seven new commercial structures and 13 remodelings added 68,425 and 9,930 respectively. plumbing, electric and miscellaneous permits reached 762. receipts were 51,395.15.

Cedar Rapids City Building Department

Reminder on third U S income tax installment due Sept 15

The Cedar Rapids internal revenue office at 217 Federal Building urges taxpayers paying 1939 income tax in quarterly installments to submit the third installment by September 15. Deputy collector J C Grinde notes notices are mailed from Des Moines but payment is required on time regardless. Failure to pay in time forfeits installment rights and makes the full tax due.

Cedar Rapids Internal Revenue Office Federal Building J C Grinde Des Moines Grinde

Pleads Not Guilty To Theft Of Mason Tools

Nor bert Nejdl age 38 of 1509 Sixteenth avenue SE pled not guilty before Justice H R Churchill Monday afternoon in a larceny case. Bond set at 50 dollars after a tool bag stolen from F S Sells was found in the defendant's garage. Tools valued at 16 35 were missing. Nejdl claims a transient left the bag. Sells reported the theft August 31. Nejdl has prior arrests for breaking and entering assault with intent to commit robbery and intoxication.

Norbert Nejdl Sixteenth Avenue SE H. R. Churchill Nejdl F. S Sells Vernal Street Sells

Ida Hampton Named New Relief Investigator

Linn county's social welfare board named Mrs. Ida Hampton of Marion as county relief visitor succeeding Miss Jane Anderson who resigned. The appointment pays 70 dollars monthly and is subject to state approval. Hampton, a Benton county native, studied at Coe college and Iowa State Teachers college and taught in Iowa and Montana for four and a half years. Effective September 1.

Linn County Social Welfare Board Ida Hampton Marion Social Welfare Department Jane Anderson Anderson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jean Willoughby Robert C. Gesell Marjorie Vivien Rolfe Peter Erickson California Ars Hileman Country Club GM OF P.E.O Kensinger Mrs. James Blake TYPO Mizpah Circle Mother Kappas Mrs. Stefl Friendship Circle P.T.A. Meetings Edgewood Tyler Stoddard Geo. H. Bryant C. Lick Raymond Klass A C. Strohmeyer Edward Soboda, Jr W R. Foor R. C. Toms Miss Herald Merle Miller W. D. C. Club Wy Day Eleanor Roosevelt New Consolidated Morgenthau Charles Kinchners Mrs. Wright Olsons U. S ARANS MoeoRiris Beth
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