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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1979
Page
3
A sequence of death notices reports Norman Current aged 63 of Clinton and former Mount Vernon resident, Lucile Sanders 71 of Marion, Paul Jacoby 72 of Cedar Rapids, Robert Adams 49 of Cedar Rapids, Amos Kolda 76 of Cedar Rapids, and Mary Mackey 88 of Cedar Rapids. Each item lists birthplaces, spouses, children, and funeral details including church and burial plans.
Gordon J Feekes a 66 year old building contractor of 2727 Iowa Ave died. Born April 3 1913 in Yankton South Dakota he served in World War II with the Navy and was a member of the American Legion. Survived by his wife Eleanor Hamilton a son Gary E of Denver. Services scheduled 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial burial. Friends may call Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Monday afternoon and at the chapel after 2 30 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorial services set for Marjorie N Butler at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St Josephs Catholic Church Marion with burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. today at Murdoch Chapel Marion where a rosary is planned for 7:30 p.m. A memorial fund is established and the casket will not be opened.
Obituaries list for Kenneth Gleason Iris Bohnsack George McGee Loras Hermsen with ages 65 78 92 18. Service times Monday or Tuesday at churches in Rock Island Traer Manchester and Masonville. Burial locations include National Cemetery Buckingham Bethel and St Marys Cemeteries.
Danny A. Bird, 25, of 1117 32nd St. NE, was arrested around 3:20 a.m. Saturday and charged with carrying weapons and assault. Police say he struck Teena Snell on Mount Vernon Road SE and were alerted by a report Friday. A loaded .22 pistol was found in his car. Bird was held overnight in Linn County Jail and released Saturday morning on court orders.
Cleo Luter, 37, of 1037 Fifth Ave SE, arrested Friday night on possession with intent to deliver charges. Metro Narcotics Squad executed search warrants at Shake Your Bootie discotheque 32 Ninth Ave SE, seizing amphetamines. Luter released from Linn County Jail Saturday morning.
James E. Corsmeier, 36, of Route 1 Alburnett, held in Linn County Jail on third degree arson warrant. Fire damaged his Alburnett home March 27 after a bicycle visit. witnesses saw someone enter then an explosion and flames. Deputies later arrested him on I-380 Cedar Rapids hitchhiking, taken to St Luke's Hospital before charges filed. Bond set at 10000 dollars.
The Iowa State Historical Board will convene at 9 a.m. Thursday in the Centennial Building Iowa City for its regular meeting. Members will discuss ongoing preservation programs and upcoming historic site projects with public access.
Center Point school board approved a teacher contract package with an average 8.12 percent salary rise and base pay of 10500 dollars. The 1979-80 calendar runs August 24 to May 23, 1980, with snow day exceptions. Virginia Castek resigns for health reasons after 22 years. Kim Greenwood to teach in England under a foreign exchange program.
Wind direction at 11 p.m. N 10 mph. Sunrise 5 25 Monday Sunset 6 49. Year ago highs 60 lows 32 no precipitation. Extended forecast generally fair. chance of showers Thursday with highs in the 60s. Lows Tue Wed in 30s warming to 40s Thu. April 14 births listed for Reynolds Ecker Co burn Castro Monaghan with addresses. Medical and fire incidents logged at NE and SE locations.
Nine people were arrested on drunk driving charges in Linn County from Friday night into Saturday. Names include William W. Carfrae 32 of 920 Jacolyn Dr NW Hiawatha Donald L. Foley 50 of 1185 Mitchell Dr Marion Dennis J. Dullea 51 Springville and others with locations in Marion Hiawatha and Anamosa. Several carried additional charges such as driving left of center not having a license speeding or possession of controlled substances. Also noted is a 1969 Navy reconnaissance plane shot down by North Korea over the Sea of Japan with 31 lives lost.
The CIA and Senate subcommittee warn Saudi Arabia faces 12 to 16 million barrels daily production in the early 1980s, with reserves of 177.6 billion barrels. Demand from the United States Europe and Japan rises faster than output, risking depletion in 7 to 20 years. Allegations of overproduction by oil firms are noted but not resolved.
Cedar County Sheriff Keith Whitlatch ruled out robbery in the homicide. Valuable items and money remained untouched. The Jensen elder family are in a safe location. Authorities describe the suspect as a white male and continue joint investigation with state and county agencies.
Rhodesian Commander Lt. Gen. Peter Walls accused Soviet advisers of directing the ZPRA fight against Rhodesia and said Joshua Nkomo is “another Idi Amin.” He cited a Lusaka raid on Nkomo’s house and claimed Nkomo escaped, while Nkomo alleged casualties and showed teeth and flesh to reporters.
Police arrested Dennis Lathrop 18, John Ciha 18, and a 16 year-old on second degree burglary after a rooftop break-in at Papa Juan's restaurant at 409 Second Ave SE. Ciha faced additional charge of possession of hashish. All suspects held in Linn County Jail.
East Central Iowa ADA unit will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Mercy Hospital cafeteria. President Don Palmer will discuss state and federal developments. Public welcome. Cedar Valley Rock and Mineral Society meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the REA Building in Marion.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 offers daily and Sunday editions from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions differ by carrier and duration with prices listed. mail subscriptions are not available in areas served by Gazette carriers.
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