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Be Kind To Youth Ma Doherty Helps Cedar Rapids Youth
Cedar Rapids matron Ma Doherty born 1878 near Independence Iowa who spent nearly 30 years as Danceland Ballroom matron and Red Cross volunteer now at 1417 Sixth Ave SE advocates kindness to youth. She notes adults create the so called youth problem by letting teens date early drive and marry young. She recalls voting for Bob Johnson and hopes for Mayor Johnson as governor.
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Cedar Rapidian
J.J. Doherty
Sixth Avenue
S.E
Doherty
Independence
Iowa
Rutherford B. Hayes
United States
Wright Brothers
Dayton
Ohio
Cedar Rapids
JoS _ Ma Doherty
Ireland
Cedar Rapidians
Red Cross
Police Department
Danceland Ballroom
Silver Palace
Blue Moon
John F. Kennedy
Bob Johnson
Johnson
Iowa State Teachers College
Rowley
H.C. Ring
Thomas B. Powell
Alice Ferber