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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1971

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Municipal Court Orders Grand Jury for Jack Lemburg in Dual Charges

Jack Lemburg, 32, of 66 Twenty second Avenue SW, bound over to Linn county grand jury on sodomy and assault with intent to commit murder. Jury trial demanded on assault and battery. proceeding linked to a February attack on a Cedar Rapids woman and a courtroom assault on Officer Donald D. Potter. Held in Linn county jail without bond.

Jack L. Lemburg Twenty-second Avenue Linn County Grand Jury Lemburg Cedar Rapids Donald D. Potter Linn

Martelle Man Denies Charges in Municipal Court

Ronald A. Parker, 23, appeared in municipal court on speeding beer on a public highway and drunk driving charges. He pled no contest to speeding and beer charges and requested a preliminary hearing for the drunk driving count. Trials and hearing slated for July 19 after Jan 16 arrest on highways 30 and 13.

Martelle Ronald A. Parker Parker Highway Patrol Highway 30 Highway 13

July 29 Hearing Set for Drunk Driving Charge

Gerald A. Smith, 36, of 1133 Sixth Street NW, appeared in municipal court and demanded a preliminary hearing on a drunk driving charge. His hearing is scheduled for July 29 after his arrest on March 22.

Gerald A. Smith Sixth Street

Carl Denny 56 dies after long illness at Springville

Carl Denny 56 of Springville died Wednesday after a long illness born November 17 1914 in Shoals Indiana. He married Harriett J. Copp November 23 1945 in Troy Kansas. Survived by wife two daughters Rae Elaine and Mrs George Reid two sons Dennis Dean and Raymond Neal a sister and two brothers. Services at 2 p.m. Saturday Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with burial in Cedar Memorial Park. calling hours begin Friday after 11 a.m. and Saturday after 9 a.m.

Springville Carl Denny Shoals Ind Harriett J. Copp Troy Kaw Bruce Motor Express Cedar Rapids Chapel of Memories

State Rites Saturday For Former Iowa Solon

Cotter John J. Jenkins 91 a former state representative died Wednesday in a Washington hospital. Lifelong Cotter area resident helped organize Louisa county Farm Bureau and served on fair board and local Masonic lodge. Survivors include Elsie his wife five daughters two sons. Services Saturday at 1 30 p m in Stacy Lewis funeral home Columbus Junction.

Cotter John J. Jenkins Washington Louisa County Farm Bureau Fair Board Masonic Lodge Elsie E. W. Newman Cedar Rapids Herman Wagenknecht Ainsworth Richard Charles Columbus Junction

Man seeks preliminary hearing in beer sale to minor case

David L. Goodall, 34, of 300 Twenty-ninth Street Drive SE, appeared in municipal court Thursday and demanded a preliminary hearing on a charge of prohibited sales and advertising of beer to minors. He is accused of selling or making beer available to a minor at the Second Avenue Lounge and Grill, 402 Second Avenue SE, on March 26.

David L. Goodall Twenty-ninth Street Drive Second Avenue Lounge and Grill Second Avenue SE

Two C R Men Deny Contributing Counts

Two men appeared in municipal court and pled innocent to charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Leo Bengford and Danny Hartman, both charged with failure to support a minor child, face trials at the next jury assignment.

Leo Bengford Thirty-third Street Danny Hartman First Street

Hearing Demanded On Drug Charge For Walter Sankey

Walter Sankey aged 18 of 2565 Fifth Avenue Marion appeared on a narcotics act violation charge. His hearing is set for July 30 to face alleged possession of marijuana on March 12.

Walter Sankey Fifth Avenue Marion

C R Youth Denies Damaging Vehicle

Merle Drexler Jr aged 18 of 126 Thirty second Street NW appeared in municipal court on malicious injury to a motor vehicle. His hearing is set for July 27 at 2 pm. He is charged with injuring a vehicle belonging to Jim Rowray on March 26.

Merle Drexler, Jr Thirty-second Street Jim Rowray

Nebraska Man Is Accused of Adultery

Mark A. Merrick, 31, Macy Nebraska, was arrested on a warrant charging adultery issued by Justice Glenn Powers. He is held in Linn County jail awaiting arraignment with bond set at 1000 dollars.

Mark A. Merrick Macy, Neb Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers Merrick Linn County

Grand Jury Gets Parsons Drug Case

Larry D. Parsons, 26, of 3130 Bramble road SW, bound over to the grand jury after a state narcotics act violation charge. Dexedrine tablets found in his possession on Sept. 19 after ipal court proceedings on Wednesday.

Larry D. Parsons Bramble Road

Look-See Tour in Cedar Rapids May 12

The 1971 Look-See-Hear-Ask Tour of Cedar Rapids and Marion is set for Wednesday May 12 with 18 buses for 800 passengers. The 55 to 60 mile route leaves Second Avenue Bridge at 9 15 a m and returns at 2 45 p m with a $1 50 fare. Reservations will be first offered to civic and organizational representatives, with general public booking to come later. A downtown luncheon stop is planned and the route faces final preparations. Coordinating the tour are Harold Wendorf Lyle Johnson Stewart Shank Richard Phillips Nevin Nichols Otto Widersberg Captain Donald Hollister and Harold Ewoldt.

Harold Wendorf Second Avenue Bridge Wendorff Wendorf Lyle Johnson Stewart Shank Richard Phillips Nevin Nichols Otto Widersberg Donald Hollister Harold Ewoldt

Condemnation Authorized for Freeway Land

Highway commission approves condemnation for three Wash ington county parcels Latta and Sons Inc Ida A Skubal and Carl Prybil owner names. Also approves land acquisitions in Linn county for four laning of Highway 13 between Marion and Central City including Prairie Chapel Methodist Church 35172 Roger Tayek 1100 Robert L Falcon 312 and Helen M Young 7500 for I 380 parcel.

AMES The Highway Commission Washington County Riverside Latta and Sons, Inc Ida A. Skubal Carl Prybil Linn County Marion Central City Prairie Chapel Methodist Church Roger Tayek Robert L. Falcon Helen M. Young

Joss Found Guilty of Assault with Intent to Rape

In Linn district court jurors found Richard W. Joss guilty of assault with intent to commit rape after a Oct. 20 incident at his Cedar Rapids residence involving a 12 year old girl. Sentencing is set for April 16 with a maximum 20 years.

Y Linn Richard W. Joss Cedar Rapids Iowa

Bank Sues Over Foreclosure Of Cock A Doodle Doo Property

Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids sues First Real Estate Investment Trust of Iowa for 55676.19 to foreclose a mortgage on the property housing the Cock A Doodle Doo restaurant on First avenue SE.

Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids First Real Estate Investment Trust of Iowa First Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids Gazette announces rates and publication dates

The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 lists pricing for carrier and mail subscriptions, including night and Sunday editions at various monthly and yearly rates. It notes no mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service and states exclusive AP republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.

the Gazette Co Third Ave. SE Cedar Rapids Iowa Long U.S. Territories Associated Press

Pleads Guilty To Theft of Containers Betzer Faces Deferred Sentencing

Todd L. Betzer, 28, of 723 Thirty-fourth Street NE, charged Wednesday with stealing five ten-gallon milk cans valued at $100 from Dairy Queen at 220 Third Street SW. The charge was reduced to theft of goods under $20 and Betzer pled guilty. Sentencing set for April 29. he is free on recognizance.

Todd L. Betzer Thirty-fourth Street Dairy Queen Third Street Betzer

Rights Unit To Push for Housing Code Enforcement

Cedar Rapids rights commission will notify health authorities about substandard housing found during human rights investigations and assign staff to enforce housing ordinances. A Feb 4 report of a substandard Linn County rental with Aid to Dependent Children support prompted action. inspectors found wiring faults and the owner was notified to repair in nine areas, with deadlines extended to March and possible razing discussed.

William Cotton Cedar Rapids Cotton Commission Linn County Health Department Linn County Board of Supervisors Joe Cook Health Department Human Rights Commission

Two Boats Break Free Rescuer Needs Rescue

Charles Bowman of Soil Testing Services of Iowa attempted to recover two free boats on the Cedar River Wednesday afternoon near the Ninth Avenue railroad bridge. His motorboat stalled, firemen deployed a rescue craft, Bowman was saved, and the two boats were recovered.

Charles Bowman Glassroad Soil Testing Services Iowa Cedar River Bowman Ninth Avenue Railroad

Bender Pool Plans Extra Holiday Hours

Elizabeth Bender pool at Jane Boyd Community House schedules five Easter vacation public swim sessions from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday next week. Regular hours remain 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday Wednesday and Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Bender Pool Elizabeth Bender Jane Boyd

Profiles of Tricia Nixon and Spiro Agnew on Channel 9

A color look at THE FABULOUS SIXTIES and 1969 airing at 9 PM Friday features Tricia Nixon and Spiro Agnew. The program spotlights Apollo moon landing, Woodstock, the Jets and the Mets in a vivid era recap.

Tricia Nixon Spiro Agnew Channel 9 Jets Mets

C R Man Arrested For Theft and Parole Violation

Freddie L Clemons, 21, of 841 Fourth Avenue SE, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of larceny and parole violation. Arraignment was continued until next Thursday. Held for parole officer. He is accused of stealing a snow tire valued at 45 dollars from John Hendry, 849 Fourth Avenue SE, on March 26.

Freddie L. Clemons Fourth Avenue SE Clemons John Hendry

Closed Due to Calley Verdict at Wock Bros Restaurant

Johnstown New York AP reports Wock Bros restaurant, open since the early 1900s, closed with a sign stating closed due to the Calley trial verdict. The brothers, who unfurl the American flag daily, displayed it upside down as a sign of protest.

Johnstown N.Y Wock Bros Wock Brothers

Two Arrested On Theft Counts in Marion Case

John R. Whaley and Emery E. Myers, both of 1287 Sixth Avenue, Marion, were arrested Wednesday night on larceny charges. They allegedly stole three radiator cores valued at $67 from Kelly Radiator at 312 Eleventh Avenue SE. Myers pled guilty in municipal court to larceny of goods under $20, was fined $25 plus costs, while Whaley was held pending arraignment.

John R. Whaley Emery E. Myers Sixth Avenue, Marion Kelly Eleventh Avenue SE Myers Whaley

Hand Crushed in Work Accident at Local Plant

Glen Paulson aged 32 of 1830 Henderson Drive Marion was admitted to Mercy hospital with a crushed hand after an industrial accident. Officials said his hand was caught in a roller at Wilson Sinclair and he was in good condition Thursday.

Glen Paulson Henderson Drive Marion Mercy Hospital Paulson Wilson-Sinclair

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