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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1964
Page
4
The forecast lists Monday highs around degrees with lows near degrees and expected precipitation between and inches. Weather officials urge readers to prepare for unsettled skies and brief showers across areas.
A weather summary lists highs, lows, rainfall, humidity, and sunrise and sunset times with daily changes. The notice section lists births for families including Peck and McGuire and marriages or divorces such as Doolin and Zakostelecky families, with names and addresses.
Carl DeSeve and Myrtle War ner of Cedar Rapids along with Clif ford L. Higgins Cedar Rapids and Linda L. Darrah Toddville are listed, followed by Robert L. Pose Jr Robins and Ian Mikulecky Cedar Rapids in a local notice style roster.
A list of individuals with traffic and related infractions. Names include speeding violations for Geiger Byrd Nemec Cisler Wilson Steele Whitworth Phillippe Olson Mara Kinge Whiteman Folkedahl Rowse Knell Martin Moon Phelps and others. Several cases involve fines of 10 to 15 dollars with costs, plus forfeited bonds for safety standards violations and drunkenness sentences for Maynard Phillips.
Des Moines AP reports April set a new record as about 1,500 licenses were canceled with expected totals near 1,700 by month end. Offenses varied from traffic violations to possible fatal consequences cited by William Sueppel. Court summonses issued by patrol reached nearly 19,000 year to date, about 3,000 above last year.
The notice invites readers to place a want ad promptly to reach a wide audience. It emphasizes immediacy and broad visibility, urging quick action for those seeking to buy, sell, or announce items or services.
Obituary notices list several deaths across Iowa towns with ages from 46 to 94. Services are scheduled in churches such as United Presbyterian St Marys St Francis De Sales and St Patrick s, with rosaries set for prior days. Funeral homes McGregor Thornburg Donohue Schmitz Backus Murdoch Fry Holland Urbana McGovern-Dwyer are named for arrangements and calls.
New York reports plan for a nationwide overhaul of private passenger car insurance rates to take effect January 1 1965 pending state approval. Premiums will fall for some and rise for others, with greatest impact on women and young drivers. Changes base premiums on age sex marital status driving use and records. Agencies represent many insurers.
Cedar Rapids and the city will jointly conduct a biannual school census beginning mid May with results due by July. The survey will cover vacancies, occupancy, transportation, and ages in Cedar Rapids, Marion Independent and College Community districts for planning and transportation studies under federal highway rules.
Washington AP reports Southern senators faced growing pressure to permit a vote this week on a compromise jury trial amendment to the civil rights bill. Sen Russell of Georgia, a Dixie forces leader, says he will stand firm against threats or pressure, insisting his position is reasonable.
Hoffa remains under pressure as he battles another trial over his expenses while a federal jury conviction for tampering looms as a backdrop. Labor sources warn the dispute over lawyers' bills could intensify unrest within the 1.7 million member union and threaten his leadership.
Richard E. Little, a Davenport state highway department worker, found more than $2,000 in negotiable federal securities along Interstate 80. He placed ads seeking the rightful owner and gives until May 15 to claim the money belt and bonds.
Washington reports the United States urges Britain and the Soviet Union to act promptly to strengthen the Laotian accord and back the coalition government there amid regional Cold War tensions.
Union Day festivities marked the joining of Tanganyika and Zanzibar with day long events in Dar es Salaam. Leaders and citizens gathered to honor the union, highlighting national pride and regional cooperation across the two former colonies.
Harley Haden O'Connor 86 Cedar Rapids resident and Penick Ford retiree died Tuesday after a brief illness Born July 5 1896 in Coggan he married Margaret Quimby of Toddville September 2 1942 Survived by wife two sons Robert and Donald four grandchildren three great grandchildren three sisters two brothers Memorial services at Turner chapel time to be announced Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
The death of Ralph A. Seibert Jr occurred Thursday in Normandy Missouri at age 44. He led the U S Civil Service Commission office in Cedar Rapids from 1957 to 1959 and was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife Jean and a son Ralph. Services were held Saturday in Normandy.
Memorial services are scheduled at Gates Turner and Turner chapels for Karen Sue-Kuba, Mary Francis Turner, Elery A Turner, Max Robert Schwichtenberg, and Joseph T Ziskovsky with burial in Cedar Memorial Linwood and other cemeteries. Services run Wednesday afternoon to early evening with callers allowed until noted times and caskets unopened after services. Civil religious leaders include Rev William B Harnish Rev D A Loferski Rev John W Ried and Rev A F Frankhauser.
In Munich a Czech officer apologized to West Germany for the arrest on Bavarian soil of a farmer and his two young sons by Czech border guards. The family, ages 7 and 9, were returned to the West after gunbrandishing guards escorted them into Czechoslovakia. The incident near Kleeburg prompted the Czech apology and acknowledgment that the men were within West German territory when seized.
William Ritter, 18, of Oelwein, was charged with rape after a Saturday night incident involving a 16 year old Arlington girl. Ritter was returned to Oelwein from Ottumwa on Monday. A 17 year old Oelwein boy connected to the case turned himself in and remains with juvenile authorities.
AMES The Cedar Rapids Gazette will co sponsor an annual Distinguished Dairy man awards program to honor Iowa dairy producers. Nominations for 1964 must be made by July 1 on regular forms and will be judged on herd performance feeding health and management leadership and community service. The awards will be presented next fall at Iowa State Dairy Association meetings.
A 54000 paving contract on Thirtieth Street Drive SE just outside Cedar Rapids city limits will be let May 7 at 10 30 a.m by the Linn County board of supervisors. The project extends from the city limits east for three quarters of a mile with abutting property owners assessing 25000 of the cost based on 3.11 per front foot. The paving uses Portland cement in an eight inch layer and 24 feet wide. Grading and subsurfacing are county paid. The story also notes political remarks by a supervisor and mentions Pierre Salinger and other Democratic aspirants for Engle's seat with no firm endorsements.
Des Moines youth Roger M. Fontanini 18 was sentenced to 30 days in Linn County jail after pledging guilty to stampering with a motor vehicle. He received credit for five days served and 25 days suspended on condition of restitution for damage to a car owned by Daniel Lee Hewitt near Ellis park on April 10. Fontanini acted with four other youths at a party at the Ellis park boathouse.
County Engineer William G Harrington stated the present road lacks proper grade and drainage and announced a new road will feature about an 80 foot right-of-way. Property owners petitioned for paving on June 4, 1963.
Ronald W. Curtis of Cedar Rapids filed a petition in Linn county district court to set aside a state public safety ruling revoking his driving privileges. A hearing was set for June 2 at 1 30 p m Judge B J Maxwell will hear the case the second in six months Curtis has challenged the department over two incidents.
Damascus Syria the ruling revolutionary council announced the abrogation of the military union treaty with Iraq saying Baghdad had failed to appoint a new commander in chief of the unified armed forces.
A municipal dispute regards county authority and statutory reach in Iowa. The case argues the action exceeds authority and would create extraterritorial effect. Curtis will keep his driving license until resolution of the case.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors approved buying a pneumatic pull type compaction roller for road work for 1467.10 on a low bid from Vivian Equipment Co. Inc of Ames. Unsuccessful bidders listed include Cartwright Supply Co Altorfer Machine Co James W Bell Co Herman M Brown Co Hanstrom Hubly Tractor Co and Mainline Equipment Co of Des Moines.
Resignation of Alvin J. Teigeler 938 Eighth Street Marion as constable of Marion township was accepted by the board of supervisors. Illness in the family and plans to move to Port Huron Michigan given as reasons. Effective May 16. Suit filed First National Bank of Marion vs Joe A Goldsberry writ of replevin for possession of a 1963 convertible automobile valued at 2296.22. Dismissed Milan W Freese against John Lisle and Edith Lisle foreclosure of mechanic's lien. Mel V Smoker against Robert Walter Smoker separate maintenance.
Webster City city clerk Douglas Long, 38, missing since Friday after leaving for Des Moines on city business and planned Elks club visits in Des Moines and Boone. He registered for lunch at a Des Moines Elks club, did not appear at a civil service office, and Boone Elks stop was not made. Long drove a white 1961 Ford Falcon. Des Moines authorities joined the search and the Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation joined the probe to assess possible motives.
Gas price war spreads across major stations with regular gas now 30.9 to 32.9 cents per gallon. Price cuts since last Friday total about a penny each day with no clear direction for future moves. An official says fuel suppliers will stay competitive and not lose business to undercutters.
Maynard residents are asked to conserve water after the town well pump broke down Monday. A new well is being drilled to restore supply.
Previous balance on 1964 Camp budget records shows $1,087.43. New total appears as $1,147.43 after entries for Altrusa Club Cedar Rapids and Senior Volunteer circle of King's Daughters various amounts including $20.00 $15.00 and $5.00.
Greek Cypriot forces opened fire on the Turkish held Kyrenia pass and attacked the Crusader castle of St Hilarion from about 200 yards away. Twenty seven shells have fallen inside the castle since the offensive began Saturday but the structure showed no damage on a visit. UN peacekeeping commander Indian Lt Gen Prem Singh Gyani called the operation pre planned and warned it risks undermining the UN role in Cyprus. He noted the action deviates from Security Council resolutions urging a cease fire and urged peace after parallel protests by Turkish Cypriots.
MOBILE AP reports the air craft ferry vessel Crotan was on fire at a ship yard Tuesday. The extent of the blaze was not immediately known as eight fire companies were dispatched to fight the flames.
The description highlights a Turner Memorial Service offering unhurried efficiency and complete detail care. It emphasizes a single, superior service philosophy with high quality facilities and attentive planning, framing cost as a personal choice.
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