Grace Edith McGee and Preston Craft Coast
PRESTON CRAFT COAST, son of MARY ELLEN BRADSHAW and WILLIAM PHILIP COAST, was born April 11, 1870 in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa,83, 1853, 3680, 6325 and died January 12, 1937 in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa.1733, 6325 He is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa.398, 6325
He married GRACE EDITH MCGEE on September 19, 1894 in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa.408, 1853 She was born in July, 1869 in Rock Island County, Illinois,1853 and died March 1, 1959.1352
Children of GRACE EDITH MCGEE and PRESTON CRAFT COAST:
- MARJORIE EAMES COAST, b. September 11, 1895, Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa;1884 m. DONALD MCCLAIN on July 25, 1923 in First Presbyterian Church, Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa4531; d. August 4, 1924, Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa.6325
- ALICE BRADSHAW COAST, b. May 1, 1905, Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa;250, 1884 m. PAUL PIERRE RUBINCAM on June 29, 1929 in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa4346; d. December 15, 1985, San Jose, Santa Clara, California.250
Marjorie
Alice
Education
- Preston Craft Coast attended University of Iowa, Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa in 1893.1361
- Member of Beta Theta Pi
Work History
Marriage Announcements and News
Daily State Press, September 23, 1894408
Married, on Wednesday evening, Sept. 19th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. McGee, on North Dubuque Street, by the Rev. T. J. Dow, Pastor of the first Christian church, Miss Grace McGee, to Mr. Preston C. Coast, both of this city. The wedding ceremony was witnessed by numerous friends from the city, and abroad, and the young couple, were the recipients of numerous beautiful, and valuable testimonials of esteem, from a large circle of admiring friends. The future residence of the newly married pair, will be at No. 530, North Clinton Street, after Nov. 1st.
Newspaper Articles
Iowa City Press Citizen, September 30, 1921
Mr. and Mrs. Preston C. Coast and daughter, Marjorie, are home from their summer vacation, spent touring in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and two other states. Miss Marjorie was visiting the Mussers at their cottage, at Walker, Minn., and there rejoined her parents.
Iowa City Press-Citizen, February 10, 19223759
Dancing Party
Mrs. Preston O. Coast and Mrs. William O. Coast have issued invitations to a dancing party to be given on Wednesday evening, February 15th, at the Pagoda tea shop. About one hundred guests will attend.
Iowa City Press-Citizen, February 18, 19223760
Hostesses at Tea
Prominent in social events of the week was a tea given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Preston C. Coast and Mrs.William O. Coast, at the former's home at 530 north Clinton street. One hundred and fifty guests were entertained between the hours of four and six o'clock.
A color motif of yellow and white was employed throughout, the lovely spring flowers, yellow jonquils and white narcissus, being used profusely in decoration of the rooms.
Assissting in the dinind room were Mrs. Arthur J. Cox, Mrs. W. H. Stewart, Mrs. Percy Bordwell, Mrs. Samuel Morrison, Mrs. Hays Carson and Mrs. Charles S. Grant, while the parlor hostesses were Mrs. Frederick L. Stevens, Mrs. Robert Gibson, Mrs. J .F. Sproatt, and Miss Ada Hutchinson.
Iowa City Press-Citizen, December 7, 19233762
HISTORY LOVERS ELECTED
Mrs. Preston C. Coast has been honored by election to membership in the State Historical Society of Iowa by the local board of curators, at its recent session.
Iowa City Press-Citizen, July 31, 19243763
MRS. P. C. COAST'S ORGAN RECITAL IS NOON AIR FEATURE
Mrs. Preston C. Coast had the honor today, of sending broadcast by way of special transmission, the first pipe organ concert ever given over WHAA's aerial route to the world at large. Despite the meteorological conditions that fair-commanded statit to intervene, the reception was excellent.
Playing four blocks away from the Iowa University's station, Mrs. Coast dedicatd the new equipment of the state's radiocast, as she presided at the magic ivory keys of the massive deep-throated organ at the Methodist church—where, as church organist, she has won local repute as an artist of rare attainments.
Since 12:30 p. m. July 31, 1924, it is safe to assert she has gained a vast army of new admirers inasmuch as the mysterious ether waves carried the rich, full volume of her organ notes to home hundreds of miles away—thousands, one may almost say, inasmuch as Iowa City's programs have been heard often from "Coast to Coast" (in a dual sense, one my blithely, but truthly remak, parenthetically.)
The talented Iowa City artist may therefore anticipate tributes from distant points, which will demonstrate forcefully that the University of Iowa has achieved a new triump in the realm of transmission. That its future program may be enriched greatly and wisely, by kindred offerings from Mrs. Coast, will doubtless be the wish of a host of "listeners in", far and near.
Iowa City Press-Citizen, March 24, 19271359
COASTS WILL INCORPORATE
Coast's clothing store at 12 South Clinton street, founded 36 years ago by W. P. Coast, filed papers for incorporation Wednesday, March 23rd, with the county recorder. The board of directors of the new firm consists of Mr. Preston C. Coast and Mr. William O. Coast, sons of the founder who will comprise the board of directors of the new firm as well as the incorporators. Mr. Preston Coast will act as president and Mr. William Coast as secretary and treasurer.
Iowa City Press-Citizen, December 24, 1946431
Mrs. Preston Coast of 124 East Church street, will have as her holiday guest, her son-in-law, Mr. Donald McClain, of Omaha, Nebr. On Christmas day, Mrs. Coast and niece, Miss Mary Ellen Coast, and Mr. McClain will be entertained at dinner in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perry of Columbus Junction. Mrs. Perry was formerly Miss Louise Coast.
between 1920 and 1951
Iowa City Press Citizen (Iowa City, Iowa), November 1920
Mrs. Preston Coast will give an organ recital, and she will be assisted by Mrs. Mildred B. Paddock and Miss Alice Ingham.
(Iowa City Music Study Club)
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Iowa City Press Citizen (Iowa City, Iowa), November 26, 1920
The Women's Aid Society meets on Friday, Dec. 3, at 2:30 pm, at the home of Mrs. Preston Coast at 530 N. Clinton St.
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Iowa City Press Citizen (Iowa City, Iowa), March 7, 1950
Mrs. Preston Coast, 124 E. Church street, has returned from Albuquerque, N.M., where she has been visiting for the last three months with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rubicam.
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Iowa City Press Citizen (Iowa City, Iowa), August 1, 1951
Mrs. Preston Coast, 124 E. Church street, today is leaving for the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Gilbert in McGregor Heights. She will be away one week.
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Iowa City Press Citizen (Iowa City, Iowa), August 16, 1951
Dr. Kate Daum, 1531 Center street, and Mrs. Preston Coast, 124 East Church street, leave Friday for a motor trip to New York City and Roger's Rock, on Lake George, N.Y.
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Iowa City Press Citizen (Iowa City, Iowa), October 15, 1951
Prof. and Mrs. Percy Bordwell, 111 East Bloomington street, and Mrs. Preston Coast, 124 East Church street, left this morning for Evanston, Ill., to attend the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Gilbert, former Iowa Citians.
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Iowa City Press Citizen (Iowa City, Iowa), November 22, 1951
Mrs. Preston Coast, 124 East Church street, is spending Thanksgiving day in Columbus Junction at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perry.
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Iowa City Press Citizen (Iowa City, Iowa), December 20, 1951
Mrs. Preston Coast, 124 E. Church street, has left for Albuquerque, N.M., where she will visit her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rubicam.
Obituaries
Press-Citizen, January 12, 19371733
Preston C. Coast, Prominent Business Man, Succumbs This Morning
FINAL RITES ARE ARRANGED FOR THURSDAY
In Ill Health For Last Year But Condition Was Not Alarming Until Recently
Mr. Preston C. Coast, 66, prominent in Iowa City business activities, passed away this morning at his home, 124 Church street. In failing health for the last year, Mr. Coast's condition did not appear alarming until the last few weeks and few of his many friends were aware of his serious condition.
Mr. Coast was born in Iowa City on April 11, 1870. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Coast, were among the city's most prominent pioneers. His father was active in all civic improvements and the owner of several business blocks.
After graduation from the Iowa City high school, Mr. Coast entered the University of Iowa and was a member of the team of 1888 which first adopted Rugby football. In 1927, with other members of that eleven, recognition was made by the department of athletics in conferring "I" awards to the group.
In 1924 the clothing from of Coast and Sons, later known as "Coasts," was established, and this store was recognized throughout the state and beyond as one of the noteworthy institutions in that line of business.
He was married on September 18, 1894, to Miss Grace McGee, a talented musician, who survives him. To them were born two daughters. Marjery, who was married to Donald McClain, and passed away in 1924. Another daughter, Alice, married to Mr. Paul Rubicam and living in Denver, has been visiting her parents with her young daughter the last few weeks. One brother, Mr. William O. Coast, who served this district as state representative in 1914-15, also survives. Both brothers were active members of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
Mr. Coast's entire life was passed in Iowa City and he was well known to hundreds of residents here. Unselfish and unassuming in the highest degree, his artless simplicity of nature endeared him to those who knew him well.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock at the Hohenschuh mortuary. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
Albuquerque Tribune, March 2, 19591352
Mrs. Grace Coast Funeral Tuesday
Private funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. tomorrow at Strong-Thorne Chapel for Mrs. Grace M. Coast, resident here five years who died yesterday after an illness. Rev. Charles E. Fish will officiate.
Mrs. Coast, who was 88, lived at 917 Grandview SE. She came here from Iowa City, Iowa. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Paul Rubincam of Albuquerque; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| August 19, 1870416 | Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa |
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| June 3, 1880417 | Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa |
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| 1885354 | Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa |
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| 1895354 | Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa |
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| June 14, 1900418 | Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa |
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| 1905 | Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa |
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| April 16, 1910424 | Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa |
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| January 13, 1920425 | Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa |
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| 1925328 | Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa |
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