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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1981

Page

2

Deaths in Cedar Rapids Area Notables and Obituaries

Obituaries and funeral notices for Howard L. Prosser 50 of Cedar Rapids Abbie Ades 81 of Cedar Rapids Donald J Thibadeau 61 of Cedar Rapids and others list survivors, service times, burial sites, and supporting organizations. Several entries include staged services at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with dates, times, and callers advised.

Easter Abbie Ades Ninth St Cedar Rapids Centerville S.D Herbert F. Ades Newman’s Department Store Pythian Sisters and Nomads Abradaka Helen Fobes Tucson Ariz Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories Allen S. van Cleve Central Park Presbyterian Church Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Cedar Memorial Funeral Home American Cancer Society 10Th St. SE Donald J. ‘‘Thibby Thibadeau Kesler Road Delhi Leola Bell Hornstein Teamsters Union Diana Lee Humphreys Leola Hines Belle Plaine Lyda Hines Chelsea Cora Mae Spitler Johannesburg Calif Dorothy Davis Gilman Betty Cavanaugh Emmons Minn Floyd E Turner Chapel West Dwight Grosvenor United Methodist Church Lime Springs St. Joseph's Cemetery Longerbeam Caroline Brush Chapel Richard Harberts Springville Sacora Denny Jean Cedar Memorial Chapel of Steven G. Sacora

Weather Roundup Reports Wide U.S. Temperature Swings

Sunday readings show highs in the 50s to 60s and lows in the 40s across many regions with scattered thunderstorms along a stationary front from Oklahoma to North Carolina. Heavy rains drenched Kentucky and Tennessee Valley, with multiple towns reporting significant flooding and 10 inches in Madisonville.

Oklahoma North Carolina Kentucky Tennessee Valley Madisonville Tulsa Okla Boise Idaho Great Lakes Ohio Valley Middle Atlantic Ohio West Virginia Maryland Delaware Virginia Gulf Coast Southwest West Coast West Bristol Tenn Bowling Green Bluefield W.va Jonesboro Ark Little Rock Beckley Charlottesville

Supreme Court Actions Focus on Rights and Mental Health

The court refused to study gay rights citing a 1967 deportation ruling. It later heard a Pennsylvania case on rights of mentally retarded persons and discussed patients' right to refuse certain drugs. Other actions involved Ocala public schools and desegregation plans in St Louis, with private civil rights questions awaiting review.

Supreme Court American Psychiatric Association High Court Pensylvania Congress Massachusetts Ocala Fla St. Louis

Court investigators sue landlord over alleged racial bias

Court investigators posing as renters sue a landlord alleging racial discrimination. The suit clears the way for AT T to discontinue Telpak discount service and raise charges by about 120 million dollars annually for major Telpak users.

American Telephone & Telegraph Co Telpak

Tulsa Tornado Strikes Churchgoers. Residents Rally

Walter Markey described huddling with his wife in a bathtub as a tornado struck near the church. Neighbors helped pull people from wreckage while Red Cross set up a shelter for homeless families. Power loss affected about 600 homes in Tulsa with gas mains broken at locations.

Walter Markey American Red Cross Tulsa Red Cross Carol Lofton Public Service Co Oklahoma Cau

Births and medical emergencies recorded in Cedar Rapids area

Vital Statistics list multiple births including a son to Diane and Richard Talgat at 208 East Post Road SE and several other families in Cedar Rapids and environs. Entries show dates around April 18 19 with names and addresses, plus Sunday morning and afternoon medical emergencies and gas odor and smoke reports across local streets.

Diane Richard Talgat East Post Road SE Fifth St Linwood St Southland St 12Th Street Fifth Avenue N St Jacolyn Drive

Drivers warned to watch for two wheeled vehicles

Cedar Rapids police warn of rising two wheeled traffic as at least six incidents weekend show motorists miss cyclists and motorcyclists. Six crashes included a cyclist killed north of Marion and two injured in a car motorcycle crash. Police urge headlights day and night and greater vigilance due to more bicycles and mopeds on the road.

Cedar Rapids Louis Stepanek Mari Stepanek

Dispute Ends With Arrests In Cedar Rapids

Edward P. Roehrich, 18, of 23 26th St Drive SE, was arrested after a driving dispute in the 100 block of 25th St Drive SE. He faces weapons and two assault counts. Robert Mangas was seized after trespassing at Vern Bruner’s home and charged with intoxication, criminal trespass, and assault on Joyce Dighton earlier that day.

James L. Rittmer Surrey Court Marion Cedar Rapids Herbert Rittmer Jeffrey S Jason M Eileen Steuber Everett Marks Jr Sebring Fla Iva Miller Mechanicsville Squaw Creek Baptist Church Edward Joseph Burianek Tifton Nashville Helen Williams Hollywood United Methodist Church Westview Cemetery Nashville, Ga Edward P. Roehrich 26Th St. Drive SE Jeffry Seeman 25Th St. Drive SE Roehrich Joyce Dighton Fifth St. NW Dighton Mangas

Staley Lectureship on Satan in the Old Testament

Dr. Arnold Rhodes of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary presents "Satan in the Old Testament" at 7:30 p.m. in Cherry Auditorium Coe College. Admission is free.

Staley Satan Arnold Rhodes Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Cherry Auditorium Coe College

Iowa Electric to refund May 25 1980 rate hike overcharge

Iowa Electric will refund the May 25 1980 rate increase after overcollection of 15.75 million dollars of the 16.5 million total. A separate 5.3 million natural gas increase from Jan 15 1981 remains in effect. The Ottumwa coal plant startup costs and higher operations, plus weaker than expected sales, are cited as reasons. IE serves over 203,000 customers in east central and central Iowa.

Iowa Electric Ottumwa Palo East Central Iowa

Correction notice clarifies Beta Sigma Phi meeting date

A Gazette error listing Beta Sigma Phi Xi Beta Epsilon Chapter meeting as tomorrow is corrected. The meeting now slated for Tuesday April 28 at 8 p m. The paper invites complaints about accuracy and will publish corrections in this space. Phone 398 8313.

Beta Sigma Phi Xi Beta Epsilon Gazette

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