Weekend crashes injure eight and hospitalize one
Eight people were injured in weekend traffic crashes with one adult admitted to Mercy hospital ICU. John H. Hoover, 60, of 408 Tenth Street SE, suffered a broken leg and clavicle after colliding with a mail truck driven by Richard Mills, 52, at 9:35 a.m. Saturday. A second three risk wreck on Sixth Street and Wilson Avenue SW involved James Pickens, 57, Cedar Falls, and three others including Richard Lorimer, 16, and Russell Fritz, 23. Declarations include faulty brakes and a red light violation. In another crash, John R. Ortega, 16, was charged with speeding after a two-vehicle collision on Forest Drive SE that injured him. Allen Williams, 38, was treated for injuries in a three-vehicle crash caused by a power outage and wet streets. A Hawatha family of four was injured in a two-car crash on Sixth Street and Fifteenth Avenue SW, with Roselle Emrich admitted for possible head injury, and her sons Devin and Clifton, 11 and 9, and father David Emrich, 33, treated and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hoover
Tenth Street
Mercy
Hoover
Richard Mills
Blake Boulevard
Fifth Avenue
Sixth Street
Wilson Avenue
Mercy Hospital
James Pickens
Cedar Falls
Wilson Aveue
Pickens
Richard D. Lorimer
Colorado Drive
Russell E. Fritz
Huxley
Lice
Margaret Ann Lorimer
John R. Ortega
Red Fox Road
Ortega
St. Luke’s Hospital
Barbara Ann Gibbs
Eastern Boulevard
Gibbs
Forest Drive
Liberty Drive
Allen Williams
E Avenue NW
Williams
Third Street SE
Twelfth Avenue SE
Hiawatha
Fifteenth Avenue
Roselle Emrich
Daws Road
St.Luke's Hospital
Devin
Clifton
David
Lake Search Ends in Foley Death
A lake search near Oelwein ended around noon Saturday as officials and Buchanan County Attorney declined to confirm whether any of Sheila Foley's clothing had been found. The probe followed the lake draining begun Friday after a December discovery near the east edge of the lake. Foley, 16, was found dead in a roadside ditch near Oelwein last December. Gary Frazer of Oelwein faces a first degree murder trial in Allamakee County District Court in Waukon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Lake Oelwein
Highway Patrol
Buchanan County
Sheila Foley
Hazleton
Miss Foley
Gary Frazer
Allamakee
Waukon
New Jersey man sentenced in Cedar Rapids for stolen vehicle
James McGuire, 32, recently living in California, received the maximum five year term in Cedar Rapids federal court after pleading guilty to interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle. He admitted driving a stolen pickup from Colorado to Iowa on March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
California
Cedar Rapids
James McGuire
Colorado
Iowa
Driver Assaulted At Stoplight On Sixth Street
Marvin A Waterfield reports he was assaulted at a stoplight on Sixth Street and Sixteenth Avenue SW at 10 10 p m Saturday. A man from a white 1964 car pulled him from his vehicle, kicked him in the face and back after asking about Freddy McCloud. Waterfield was reportedly treated and released by St Luke's hospital, though hospital authorities say no record exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin A. Waterfield
A Avenue NE
Sixth Street
Sixteenth Avenue
Waterfield
Freddy McCloud
St. Luke’s Hospital
Two Boys Rescued From Island in Cedar River
Cedar Rapids firemen rescued two boys from a river island behind Quaker Oats at 7 05 p m Sunday They were identified as Mike Thompson of 1509 Sixth Street NW and Randy Mason of 200 K Avenue NW Authorities said the boys rafted to the island and became stranded and the fire department boat reached them
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Mike Thompson
Sixth Street
Randy Mason
K Avenue
District Court actions dismiss several drunk driving charges
The First avenue division of Iowa district court recently dismissed four drunk driving charges. Dennis Boyer of 2622 Second avenue SE was fined 300 dollars plus costs for a February 21 guilty plea. Other dismissals include Ronald Fritz, Anya Vanous, Clifford Klouda, and Jerry Greenland for charges filed between February and April. Linda Frederikson received a 20 dollar fine for assault and battery on April 11 after pleading guilty. A possession of a controlled substance charge against Charles Northcutt was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue Division
Iowa District Court
Dennis Boyer
Second Avenue SE
Anya Vanous
Thirty-fifth Street
Marion
Clifford Klouda
Ely
Jerry Greenland
Des Moines
Linda Frederikson
C Avenue NE
Charles Northcutt
Anamosa
Man Faces Heroin Count In Linn County Arrest
David L. Collins, 25, of 1323 Twentieth Avenue SW, was arrested on a warrant charging possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and giving authorities a false name. He allegedly had an unspecified heroin quantity on April 21, was arrested at 11:15 p.m. Sunday for resisting execution of process, and is held in Linn County jail on a $15,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Collins
Twentieth Avenue
Collins
Linn County
Cedar Rapids Man Robbed Twice by Two Youths
Cedar Rapids resident George Ciha reported two white youths chased him and robbed him of $25 on back to back nights in the 600 block of Nineteenth avenue SW. He said Saturday's incident followed a similar robbery the previous night, both involving the same suspects. A separate 30 years ago item notes Ottumwa's mayor being indicted for fraud over surplus government trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
George Ciha
Twentyfirst Avenue
Nineteenth Avenue
Ciha
Ottumwa
Kalona Mourns H V Beck Longtime Town Clerk
H V Beck 80 former businessman and Kalona town clerk died Saturday. Born August 7 1895 in Windham he married Ethel Snair July 30 1919. Survived by wife son Richard daughter Harriet McKenzie seven grandchildren. Funeral details include Masonic services Monday and church service Tuesday with burial at Sharon Hill. Memorial fund established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
H. V. Beck
Windham
Central College
Pella
Ethel Snair
Beck
Snair
OES
Peterseim’s
Kalona_ United Methodist church
Sharon Hill
Three Iowa youths receive suspended sentences for mail box destruction
Lance Franck 18 Hawkeye Jeffrey Johnson 19 Alpha and Charles Downs 21 New Hampton pleaded guilty in Cedar Rapids federal court to obstructing the mail. They admitted tearing down six rural mail boxes with a crow bar on January 17 in Fayette and Chickasaw counties. They were placed on one year probation and must pay restitution and send written apologies to the mailbox owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
U.S
Lance Franck
Hawkeye
Jeffrey Johnson
Alpha
Charles Downs
New Hampton
Fayette
Chickasaw
Furniture Stolen From House on Ely Avenue SW
Antique walnut desk and walnut bench along with oak rocker bunk beds and other items were reported stolen from a residence at 521 Ely avenue SW. Owner Bernise K Harris is listed at 714 Second street SW. The theft occurred in the last few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Avenue
Bernise K. Harris
Second Street
Nine Charged With Drunk Driving by Iowa Officers
Linn deputies, Hiawatha police and state troopers arrested nine persons on drunk driving charges after incidents Friday and Saturday nights. Names include Edwin J. Ama and Martyn J. Barta in Hiawatha, Edwin J. McGee near Marion, Donald R. Atz of Alburnett, and others from Linn County towns. One man, Arlyn Gene Sieck, was treated and released after a Center Point crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway 151
Marion
Donald R. Atz
Alburnett
Linn
Thomas J. Bearns
Sixteenth Avenue
Bowling Street
Ronald A. Evens
Shellsburg
Highway 94
Cedar Rapids
Francis S. Kitto
Dubuque
Center Island
Blairs Ferry Road
Center Point Road
Marvin W. Finster
Crimson Drive
Theater listings show dense movie times across venues Monday
Iowa presents One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at 3:15 5:30 7:50 10:05. World runs The Bad News Bears at 7 and 9. Times shows Robin and Marian at 7 9. Plaza offers Seven Alone at 6 7:50 9:45. Stage 1 features The Family Plot at 7:30 9:45. Stage 2 offers The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox at 7:40 9:40. Stage 3 presents The Taxi Driver at 7:35 9:45. Stage 4 shows Breakheart Pass at 7:45 9:45. Eastown 1 Ride a Wild at 7 9:40 and Dumbo. Eastown 2 All the President's Men at 7 9:20. Collins No Deposit No Return at 8:40 and Lt Robin Crusoe at 10:45. Twin West The Three Le of the Condor at 8:50 and The Longest Yard at 11:05. Twin East Break Heart Pass at 8:50 and Juggernaut at 10:40. Marion and Cinemax feature blocks at 11 1 3 8 7 9.
Change of Venue In Mark Trial
WATERLOO Iowa UPI The trial of Jerry Mark charged with the killing of his brother family last November was moved to Woodbury County district court in Sioux City Judge Carroll Engelkes ordered the venue change sought by Mark's attorney and said the trial would start May 10 Mark formerly of Cedar Falls faces four counts of murder in the slayings of Leslie Mark his brother's wife Jor jean and their two children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
UPI
Jerry Mark
Woodbury County
Sioux City
Black Hawk County
Carroll Engelkes
Mark
Cedar Falls
Leslie Mark
Jorjean
Gold and equipment stolen from Dubuque dental lab
Dubuque police report more than $13,000 in gold and equipment taken from Oral Arts Inc. burglars smashed a window to enter late Sunday night. Authorities later adjusted gold value to about $12,000 with about $1,500 in equipment missing as the investigation continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
UPT
Dubuque Dental Laboratory
Oral Arts, Inc
Mt Vernon Youth Injured When Car Leaves Road
Lee Dana Jensen an 18 year old of Mt Vernon was injured Saturday night when his car ran off Mt Vernon road and into a ditch about two miles northwest of Mt Vernon. Linn deputies said he apparently fell asleep. He was treated at a Cedar Rapids hospital and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Dana Jensen
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon Road
Linn
Cedar Rapids
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Roger H. Watson
Bloomington, Minn
Devon Smith
Sierra Drive
Third Street
Foley
TOM & Jerry's Gold Mine
16Th Ave
Collins Road
Walt Disney
Robin Crusoe
Robin Ant Marton
Fike
Rolin
Marian
Det Redford Patan
Ons Drive-In Theatre
6Th ST. SW
Robert Redford
Agent Condor
Mint
Hubert Kawgh
Lorraine Alraune
Sarah
Walter
Tatum O'Neal
TWE Street
Burt Hey
Twin East Drive-In
Jack Nicholson
Cuckoo's Nest
Alfred Hitchcock
Entertainment
Taxi Driver
Juggernaut
Rai
Geo Segal
Goldie Hawn
Duchess and
Dirtwater Fox
Disney
KMART
Eastown Twin Kmart
Charles Bronson
Cinema
Robt Redford
Dustin Hoffman
Presidents
Ronald Fritz
Fruitland Boulevard
Seteeeeeene
Stanley Fenderbender
Tam Ta Ta
West Post
Mappy Chef Happy Chef Systems, Inc
Yvappy Chef
33Rd Ave. S.W
Jack Jones
Colony Restaurant
Wiley Bivd
Ibew Halli
Arlyn Gene Sieck
Route One
Toddville
Center Point
Theater Times
Robin
PLAZA
Eastown
Twin East
Cinemax
Cafe Shiloh
Naso’s Pizza
1St Ave
7Th Ave
Idaho
Third Avenue S.E
Fox & Hounds
Mary Pike
Magic World
Lindale Plaza
THURS
Iowa City
St. Ph
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