Modest and retiring while for fifteen years she has given unstintingly of her time to teach girls and mothers at the Community House how to sew for themselves and their families, Mrs. Fred H. Niemeier 1936 Highley Avenue SE, is today named an Unsung Heroine of Cedar Rapids by the Conopus Club.
Since its inception in 1921 Mrs. Niemeier has been a board member of the Jane Boyd Community House. An expert seamstress, she has used her talent to help others help themselves. Her assistance has not been limited to the sewing classes, for scores of women have sought her sound kindly advice when in trouble. White or colored, they are sure of a welcome in her home when needing assistance. Mrs. Niemeier has also been active in the King's Daughters sewing projects for the needy.
Her sympathies embraced the Mesquakie Indians at Tama, too. Discovering that some were in need she began collecting clothes for them from friends who were invited to bring their donations to her residence. Every three months the call goes out for help for the Indians. Food, clothing and gay beads are forthcoming. Source:Cedar Rapids Gazette Sunday March 22, 1936
Mrs Fred Niemeier Dies; Rites Friday
Louise Jensen Niemeier, widow of Fred H. Niemeier, 1517 Second Ave. SE, a resident of Cedar Rapids for 60 years, died in a nursing home Tuesday of a brief illness. Born Nov. 23, 1872, in New York City, she moved to Burlington as a child. Surviving are a son, Ralph H., of Sioux City; 4 sisters Mrs. Everett Chandler of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Carl Johson of Jackson, Mich., Anna Cammy of Burlington and Mrs. Herbert Schweiger of Long Beach, Calif., and one brother, Peter Jensen of Burlington. Mrs. Niemeier, a member of Westminster Presbyterian church and Jane Boyd circle of King's Daughters, was on the Community House board 20 years. She was a volunteer instructor in the sewing class started in 1921. Services in Turner's at 1:30 Friday by the Rev. John Woods. Burial in Cedar Memorial.
Source: Cedar Rapids Gazette 19 November 1958
Modest and retiring while for fifteen years she has given unstintingly of her time to teach girls and mothers at the Community House how to sew for themselves and their families, Mrs. Fred H. Niemeier 1936 Highley Avenue SE, is today named an Unsung Heroine of Cedar Rapids by the Conopus Club.
Since its inception in 1921 Mrs. Niemeier has been a board member of the Jane Boyd Community House. An expert seamstress, she has used her talent to help others help themselves. Her assistance has not been limited to the sewing classes, for scores of women have sought her sound kindly advice when in trouble. White or colored, they are sure of a welcome in her home when needing assistance. Mrs. Niemeier has also been active in the King's Daughters sewing projects for the needy.
Her sympathies embraced the Mesquakie Indians at Tama, too. Discovering that some were in need she began collecting clothes for them from friends who were invited to bring their donations to her residence. Every three months the call goes out for help for the Indians. Food, clothing and gay beads are forthcoming. Source:Cedar Rapids Gazette Sunday March 22, 1936
Mrs Fred Niemeier Dies; Rites Friday
Louise Jensen Niemeier, widow of Fred H. Niemeier, 1517 Second Ave. SE, a resident of Cedar Rapids for 60 years, died in a nursing home Tuesday of a brief illness. Born Nov. 23, 1872, in New York City, she moved to Burlington as a child. Surviving are a son, Ralph H., of Sioux City; 4 sisters Mrs. Everett Chandler of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Carl Johson of Jackson, Mich., Anna Cammy of Burlington and Mrs. Herbert Schweiger of Long Beach, Calif., and one brother, Peter Jensen of Burlington. Mrs. Niemeier, a member of Westminster Presbyterian church and Jane Boyd circle of King's Daughters, was on the Community House board 20 years. She was a volunteer instructor in the sewing class started in 1921. Services in Turner's at 1:30 Friday by the Rev. John Woods. Burial in Cedar Memorial.
Source: Cedar Rapids Gazette 19 November 1958
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Bernhard R. Jensen
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Agnes Ann "Ann" Jensen Canny
1874–1959
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Dora E. "Dorothy" Jensen Schroeder
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William F. Jensen
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Mary Louise Jensen Chandler
1881–1962
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Bertha "Birdie" Jensen Johnson
1884–1964
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1891–1977
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