Bertha Mae
HIXSON
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Born: 12 July 1883 in Huron Township, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Bertha Mae married Edwin Earnest MONEAR abt. 1905 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Edwin Earnest MONEAR was born 3 August 1883 in Plainview, Wabasha, Minnesota, USA. Edwin Earnest died 14 October 1931 in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Bertha Mae HIXSON died 26 June 1965
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Spouse & Children of Bertha Mae HIXSON
Children of Edwin Earnest MONEAR and Bertha Mae HIXSON
Lois MONEARDied: 11/20/1979, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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Birth — 188312 July 1883
Huron Township, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1914 Birth of ChildLois MONEAR was born 6/17/1914, Cle Elum, Washington, USA
Bertha Mae was 30 years old.
1931 Death of Spouse/PartnerEdwin Earnest MONEAR died 14 October 1931, Seattle, Washington, USA
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States) 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.Record added: 8/26/2025 12:57:57 PM
Last updated: 8/26/2025 12:58:09 PM
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