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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1981

Page

2

Deaths of Multiple Iowa Residents Noted in Cedar Rapids Area Obituaries

Obituary notices report Myrtle Wilkemeyer of Austin Minnesota and former Cedar Rapids resident dies after long illness. Also listed are Ruth Oxley, Ladislav Hamous, Edmund Butz, David Ross, Lumir Stepanek, LaVerne Green, Gordon Butler, Alberta Wiegand, Ruth Held Oakfield, Floyd Paul, Ada Dyersville entries, and area funeral services set at various churches and cemeteries with survivor lists and memorials.

Myrtle Wilkemeyer Austin Minn Cedar Rapids Osage Ryan Walter Wilkemeyer Raymond Rushford Leo Mechanicsburg Dorothy Lenton Bernice Mesch Manchester Betty Lou Olson Margaret Becker Hines, Minn Blanche Johnson Howard Traver Riverside Calif Donald Traver Robert Traver Blanche Jones Dorothy Culbertson Edgewood Bertha Sheppard Lamont Calvary Cemetery Gordon W. Butler Northwood Drive Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Alberta K. Wiegand 17Th St Turner Chapel East

Auto regulation loosened as industry aid plan outlined

Autosadministration proposes amending the Clean Air Act to save billions, relaxing emission standards and bumper and tire pressure rules. It backs free market fuel mileage, forecasts auto sales rising from 9 million to 11 million in 1982, and notes a Cabinet task force may curb Japanese imports while briefing Tokyo officials.

U.S Stephen Lande Tokyo United States

Weather Report For 11 a.m. Wind and Daylight Times

Wind direction from the south at 4 mph. Sunrise 5 40 am, sunset 6 39 pm. Yesterday high 62, low 44 with .04 inches precip. Record high 84 in 1929, record low 15 in 1936. Forecast: generally fair midweek with highs 50s to 60s, warming to 60s to 70 by Friday. Strong winds behind a cold front in the Dakotas.

Dakotas North Dakota South Dakota Rockies California Atlantic New England Florida Travelers Bismarck Sunny St. Louis PtCldy Sioux Falls River Stages LaCrosse Lansing Dam McGregor Peewee Guttenberg Dubuque Ewenne Steady Davenport Keithsburg Keokuk Clinton Cesar Eereeeerreees Rise Cedar C.R

Skogman Firm Links to Land Fight and Faithful Work

In a 1977 interview, Skogman said the city would not face court action over land deals affecting the civic center location. The firm, based in the First Avenue Building, built four Cedar Rapids churches at no profit. Friends may visit Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. at John A. Gentleman Mortuary in Omaha. Graveside services Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha. A Salvation Army memorial fund was established, reflecting Skogman’s long support for the charity.

Ladislav James Lad'’ Hamous Shaver Road Cedar Rapids Kladno Czechoslovakia United States Vlasta Liskovsky Quaker Oats Karel IV Western Fraternal Life Association Cedar Valley LaVerne J. Green Dalewood Ave Helen E. Berry Immaculate Conception High School All Saints Catholic Church David L Michael L Robert Hein Dubuque James William Edmond Becker Mount Calvary Cemetery Teahen Funeral Home Skogman First Avenue First Avenue SE John A. Gentleman Omaha Forest Lawn Cemetery Salvation Army

Clarifications and corrections in Sunday Gazette photo caption

Kathleen McNamara of Fairfax is pictured watching Merchant’s National Bank television commercial auditions. The Gazette invites complaints about accuracy and fairness and will publish corrections or clarifications in this space. Phone 398 8313.

Kathleen McNamara Fairfax Diane Slawson Gazette Merchant’s National Bank Phone

Cedar Rapids Gazette Local Information Notice

The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 announces subscription options with carrier and mail rates for Afternoon editions and Sunday issues. Readers are informed the Associated Press retains exclusive republication rights for local news and AP wires.

Cedar Rapids AP News

Vital Statistics and Local Incidents Note April Births and Disturbances

The Cedar Rapids area reports multiple births on April 4 and 5 including Gail Cousens, Dianna Gil christ, a son, and Deborah Crippen and Goodlove, a son. Everly records a birth to Sue and Gary Biederman. Grandparents listed across Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns. Later times note odor investigation at 97 Simpson St SW 10:07 p.m. Saturday and medical emergencies at 200 Clive Drive SW and 4412 Northwood Drive NE with false alarms and a 2:58 a.m. Sunday alert.

Everly Sue Gary Biederman Robert Plank Culver St Simpson St Glenbrook Drive Clive Drive M Avenue Center Point Road Northwood Drive

Closing arguments in Lawless assault case

Prosecutor emphasized the victim identified Wallie Lawless by voice and appearance after a Nov 30 Cedar Rapids rape. Defense argued identification was suggestive and that no kidnapping proof existed, noting many similar brushes and lab test gaps. Jury deliberations followed late morning.

Wallie Lawless Linn District Court Lawless Cedar Rapids Wendy’s First Avenue Susan Weller Lloyd Humphreys Mark Meyer

Art exhibits and events in Decorah and Cedar Rapids area

Larry Welo color intaglio prints show at Union Art Gallery Luther College Decorah runs through May 1 with daily hours 7 30 am to midnight. Mount Mercy annual children’s art exhibit on fourth floor Warde Hall runs through April 17 8 am to 8 pm. Coe College Cherry Auditorium hosts Dick Alman Anamosa slide program The Trail of 98 to the Klondike at 7 30 pm.

Larry Welo Union Art Gallery Luther College, Decorah Warde Hall Mount Mercy College Klondike Dick Alman Anamosa Cherry Auditorium Coe College

Gardening Seminar on Vegetable Pests at Marion REC

A free evening program titled Vegetable Gardening and Garden Pests runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at Marion REC located at 99 35th St in Marion. Presented by the Iowa State Extension Service the session offers practical pest control tips for home gardeners.

Marion Rec 35Th St Marion Iowa State Extension Service Free

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