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

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1950

Page

2

Marion couple wed in Marion Methodist church ceremony

Miss Ruth Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Williams of Marion married Ben Fitzgarrald son of Mr and Mrs George Fitzgarrald of Cedar Rapids in Marion Methodist church Tuesday evening. Rev J P Gable officiated before close family and friends with Ruby Williams maid of honor and Courtland Stevens best man. A 40 guest reception followed at the Williams home. They will reside in Marion.

Ruth Williams Floyd Williams Marion Ben Fitzgarrald George Fitzgarrald Cedar Rapids Marion Methodist Church J. P. Gable Ruby Williams Courtland Stevens Harold Simonsen Richard Sills Fitzgarrald Baxter Motor Company

Local resident suffers heart attack. hospitalized in St Luke's

Frank Straley of 780 Central Avenue collapsed with a severe heart attack Sunday evening and is listed as a patient at St Luke's Hospital. Marion public schools serve nearly 200 hot lunches daily in the second week of the term with Mrs. Kellams Mrs. Lundquist and Mrs. Paul preparing the meals.

Frank Straley Central Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital Marion Public Schools Stanley Kellams O. W. Lundquist James Paul

Students to Enter Ivy League Medical and Dartmouth

To Harvard John Snell and Dean Caraway of Mt. Vernon will leave Saturday for Cambridge Massachusetts. Snell and Caraway will enter Harvard University Medical School. George Murdoch will go to Hanover New Hampshire to enter Dartmouth College.

Harvard John Snell George Murdoch Dean Caraway Mt. Vernon Cambridge Mass Snell Caraway Harvard University Medical School Murdoch Hanover N. H Dartmouth

Miss Mary Ellen Granger Heads to Cambridge After Cali Visit

Miss Mary Ellen Granger leaves Saturday for Cambridge Massachusetts after a visit with her parents the Arthur E Grangers. She travels home from Palo Alto California and has no children listed in the adv notice.

Mary Ellen Granger Cambridge Mass Arthur E. Grangers Miss Granger Palo Alto Calif

Hodgson Family Moves to Marion From Aberdeen

A. W. Hodgson, new chief carpenter for the Milwaukee road, and Mrs. Hodgson relocate from Aberdeen South Dakota to Marion. They have leased an apartment at 969 Sixth Avenue.

A. W. Hodgson Milwaukee Railroad Mrs. Hodgson Marion Aberdeen S. D Sixth Avenue

Sam Bear Auction Sale Ad for Saturday Afternoon

Improvement reported in the condition of Mrs. Ben F. Gill who has been seriously ill. She is a patient at the Bradford convalescent home.

Sam Bear Ben F. Gill Bradford

Ainley and friends visit Des Moines and local gatherings

E C Ainley visits his brother Thornton Ainley and Mrs Ainley in Des Moines. Dr Ben Twitchell of Belleville Illinois and his daughter Ruth stay with Mr and Mrs Clarence Oxley and Mrs Carrie Reichert. Mines Neal Blok Erwin Lanning T A Barkwill and R J Williams attend Second district American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Dubuque. Cory Muguet dusting powder priced at 1 25. Men's Brotherhood headed by Henry Kriegermeier named president with L A Franke as vice president William Stroope secretary and Floyd Emmons treasurer.

Ben Twitchell Belleville, Ill Ruth Clarence R. Oxley Camrie Reichert Neal Blok Erwin Lanning T. A. Barkwill R. J. Williams Dubuque American Legion Auxiliary Men’s Brotherhood Henry Kriegermeier Christian Church Men’s Brotherhood L. A. Franke William Stroope Floyd Emmons

Transferred Linda Freese 3 Year Old Daughter of Robins Family

Linda Freese the three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Milan Freese of Robins has been transferred to a new location. Name and exact authorities are not specified in the snippet.

Linda Freese Milan Freese Robins

Polio Patient Moves Between Iowa City Hospitals

A polio patient at University hospitals Iowa City transferred from the isolation ward to the children's hospital. Mr and Mrs Donn Hastings departed for Chicago this week where Hastings will enroll in McCormick theological seminary.

University’ Hospitals Iowa City Childrens’ Hospital Donn Hastings Chicago Hastings McCormick Theological Seminary

Marion Frolic Draws Satisfied Response Despite Weather

Members of the Marion Chamber of Commerce board report the Open House Frolic drew steady attendance despite rain. The group plans another frolic next year to build on the event’s success.

Marion

Beckwith Likely to Delay Dec 4 Execution

Edward J. Beckwith, 28, Morrison, convicted of first degree murder for the June 23 1949 slaying of Irma Jean Stahl hut in a Morrison beer tavern, may not be hanged on December 4 as scheduled. The Iowa Supreme Court gave his attorneys until September 21 to file appeals, with the state reply due by October 21 and Beckwith 15 days to reply. The case may be argued in November and the court may take weeks to decide. The losing side can seek a rehearing within 30 days after the decision.

DES Moines Edward J Buddy” Beckwith Morrison Irma Jean Stahlhut Iowa Supreme Court Beckwith

University Halls Nude Photography Controversy Sparks Protests

In Seattle the University of Washington promised to destroy some 300 nude negatives after student complaints about a somatotype project. The photos were taken during exams for 300 entering students and linked to Columbia Lab work led by Dr. Sheldon. Officials stressed miscommunication and pledged no further work.

Seattle University of Washington University Constitution Laboratory Columbia University Medical School Raymond B. Allen

Iowa City Nude Photograph Studies Ended At UI

The University of Iowa did not participate this year in a Columbia University study linking body structure and behavior after last year’s project. UI information service notes that permission from students was required, while silhouettes of nude students are still used for posture correction with faces blinded and handled by same-gender staff only.

Iowa City University of Iowa University Information Service Columbia University University of Iowa Physical Education Department Jim Jordan Jordan

Whitsell Withdraws From Tama Supervisor Race

Tama supervisor Henry Whitsell of the Third district withdraws from the November election due to illness after a stroke a month ago. Olen Irons is the opponent. Whitsell’s family notified Democratic Chairman D. E. Ochs of Garwin, who will convene precinct committeemen to choose a replacement.

Tama Ad Henry Whitsell Tama County Whitsell Olen Irons Tama D. E. Ochs Garwin Ochs

Scarborough Woman Strangled by Cleaner

Mrs Elsie Morgan was killed by a cleaner in Scarborough England police report states the motive and details remain under investigation. The incident prompted a homicide inquiry with local authorities and the AP providing initial coverage.

Scarborough England Elsie Morgan

Woman Suffocated by Vacuum Cleaner Neck Band Incident

A woman died after her smock got caught in a vacuum cleaner while she carried the machine. The neck band tightened around her neck, causing fatal suffocation.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marion News Gazette Business Office John J. Knapp, Jr Fort Hood Texas Army Lulu T. Curtin Eighth Street Glenn Vernon Richard Goins Drake Bible College State Convention of Christian Churches Dickey's Jack Sprat Therm E. C. Ainley Brother Thornton Ainley Mrs. Ainley Cory Sorg Cira's Carton Crisco Minn Dixianna del Monte Barbara Honeyman William Sheldon Columbia S.U.S L. H. Stubbs A. C. Hoblitzell J. D. Kendall Dean Doan James G Rice Guaranty Building Third St Third Ave Iowa U.S Minneapolis Brewing Company Minneapolis, Minnesota
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