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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1966
Page
6
Tuesday's high 79 low 60 rainfall 0.25 to 0.50 inches with a cooler period expected through Monday. Normal August highs 83 to 88 and lows 61 to 66. Local dam and river readings noted. Numerous obituary notices list names Maynard Floyd Bark Baxter Marion Delsing Wright Dyersville Fortman and other services scheduled Friday and Saturday across Iowa communities.
Aug 2 notices list births for Card Pender Yulga Sumner Wright Puckhaber Jorgenson Heilers Busch. Separate maintenance cases include Robison and McNeese Thome Price Porter Jones Watts Shedenheim Myers Smith Sanders Hauser Burger. Timed events note smoke mistaken for fire at 616 Fifth Ave 5E and a stove fire at 422 First St SW.
A collection of traffic penalties shows multiple residents named with addresses and fines ranging from 10 to 50 dollars plus costs. In addition there is a judgment, L. M. Kolsto versus Edward L. slik, for 446.79 dollars.
Rep Farbstein of New York announces a plan to introduce a 90 day freeze on food prices in the House. He cites rising food costs and inflationary pressure on consumers and has written to Secretary Freeman seeking guidance.
Ky makes his first trip abroad since suppressing the Buddhist revolt two months ago as Thich Tri Quang remains confined in a clinic on a 57 day fast to protest the government. Police guarded the clinic amid planned demonstrations and Tri Quang subsists on a diet of dextrose solution and water.
Burglars took 19 bottles of liquor and about $64 in cash in two Crary raids at Fidelity Elks Lodge No 1058 and Wagon Wheel tavern. The lodge break occurred between 11 30 p m Monday and 3 20 p m Tuesday.
City clerk receipts for July 8 to 27 totaled 4132.05 in license division. Aloha Hawaii entertainment ad lists Washington high show and ticket prices. Camera stolen from Richard King’s car on Saturday night reported. Shrine Embassy Club noon luncheon and dinner hours listed. Municipal Court receipts totaled 19171.86 with fines mainly from police court. Milk testing firms named as meeting grade A standards. Local child Jeffrey Ball injured at Bever park and hospitalized briefly. Flower arrangements advertised by Pierson's Florists.
A North Vietnamese government telegram to a peace group in Monticello New York says American newsmen will be allowed to inspect bombing effects when conditions permit It states Ho Chi Minh was asked on July 24 to permit journalists to view damage in the Hanoi Haiphong area and awaits feasibility.
The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams screens on ABC Wednesday Night Movie at 8:00 PM on KCRG TV Channel 9, delivering a classic drama on television.
Linn county supervisors chairman William Linstrom said the bond size for a new county home and health complex is not yet set, with a rough $6 million estimate. The plan, to be voted on November 8, may use full or reduced funding based on grants. A July 7 recommendation by a citizens committee led to formal action to place the issue on the ballot and authorize planning by Leo Peiffer and Associates.
The Linn County board accepted two resignations and named Vern Feldman as chief probation officer at 10 800 a year while restoring I A Lowell as deputy probation officer at 9600. Erma Lam became deputy court clerk at 6160 and Sharon Spicher joined auditor’s office as clerk typist at 231 monthly. Dewey Alexander named weed commissioner for an unexpired term at 2 per hour plus travel. bonds filed for listed public officials.
Judge Warren Rees ordered the release of Robert D. Brown a 28 year old from Marshalltown to take employment under state work release law. He is serving a six month term for false uttering of checks and may work during the day returning to the jail at night Cedar Rapids transport followed a term at the state reformatory to begin Linn county time.
Ray C. Kadera aged 28 from Iowa City appeared in district court and changed his plea on a forgery charge from innocent to guilty. Judge B. J. Maxwell set sentencing for 10 a.m. Monday. Kadera allegedly signed another person’s name to a $20 check passed at a Cedar Rapids pharmacy last May.
Two residents of Manchester were arrested in Linn County on warrants charging adultery. Helen Marie Talley and Raymond Chamberlain were taken into custody Tuesday, authorities said.
Gregory Sanders aged 20 of 717 Second Street NW was bound to the grand jury on a charge of resisting execution of due process after appearing before Justice Glenn Powers in Bertram township. He is serving 90 days in county jail on three related charges from the same incident, including reckless driving drunkenness and assault and battery.
The county board on Tuesday authorized Chairman William Linstrom to sign a 7156.40 purchase order for courthouse equipment. They accepted a July report from Vern Wood showing state fines of 971.72 and costs 49.52. A land purchase from Harvey D. and Edythe Beitz for Squaw Creek park was approved. Also approved deleting 3.29 miles of farm market road due to annexation by Cedar Rapids. A lien compromise with Albia Kudina Beatty estate was set at 1200. Dismissed suit Mason Zachar Jr. v. Arthur N. and Grete D. Rondeau.
The report details Whitman’s statements before the killings, saying he planned to kill his wife and mother but lacked motive. He spoke of unresolved pain, contemplated the afterlife, and claimed the world was not worth living. An autopsy was requested to uncover causes amid severe headaches and heavy use of headache remedies.
Canberra reports the National Library of Australia will host a 20 minute film of Australian scenes shot by Lyndon B. Johnson. Prime Minister Holt viewed the film during a visit to President Johnson last week. Johnson made the footage during World War II while serving with the navy.
Barbara Petsel of Cedar Rapids first Miss Wool of America will tour 20 U.S. and Mexico cities as honored guest at a Roosevelt hotel reception August 10. She arrives at 6 25 p.m. by horsedrawn surrey, attends 6 30 cocktail hour and 7 30 dinner, then comments on a fashion show of her 40 outfit wool wardrobe. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Bureau with staging by Armstrong's and Corinne Shover School of Modeling. Reservations through Chamber office.
Two Cedar Rapids men Wendl Spinka and Dennis Lee Jackson bound over to the grand jury on malicious injury charges for puncturing tires on several cars at St Luke's hospital on July 2. Police say a screwdriver was used. They were free on $500 bond each and appeared at a municipal court hearing Monday.
In Idaho Senator Len Jordan faced no opposition in the GOP primary and will challenge Ralph Harding in November. Pearson, backed by conservative leaders, seeks a full senate term against Robert Ellsworth who rose to the U S House six years ago. Ellsworth trailed early but gained, while Pearson heads to a clash with J Floyd Breeding in Kansas. Avery won big and will meet Robert Docking for Kansas governor. Missouri incumbents Richard Schord and Paul Jones and Republican Durward Hall won renomination in the 7th district.
Mrs. R. M. Wright of Marion will be a contestant on NBC TV's Jeopardy Thursday and Friday mornings at 11. She taped in New York a month ago and won more than $700 plus prizes.
The notice urges readers to check classified want ads for immediate opportunities and listings. It highlights quick responses and actionable items for job, sale, and service needs.
C Freas Ash 82 of 2727 Iowa Avenue SE died Tuesday after a lingering illness. Born Feb 15 1884 in Stillwater PA he married Ann Jenkins Jan 7 1916. He ran a Kingston PA plumbing business 39 years later moved to Cedar Rapids 15 years ago and retired from Simanek Zazza Plumbing and Heating. Surviving: wife a daughter Mrs John Maher Des Moines a son Vernon Ash Shavertown PA six grandchildren. Services 1:30 p.m. Friday Chapel of Memories. Cremation and interment in Chapel of Memories. Edith A Jensen Cedar Rapids resident before moving to California in 1943 died in Camarillo CA Monday born March 23 1887 in Cedar Rapids. She was member First Church of Christ Scientist Oakland and Cedar chapter 184 CES. Surviving: daughters Mrs Genevieve Stookey Marion IA and Mrs Dorothy Patrick Houston TX a son Carl W Jensen Santa Maria CA seven grandchildren. Services Saturday 10:30 a.m. Linwood Cemetery First Reader officiating. Turner Chapel caretaking.
Barbara M Valenta 92 of 68 Fifteenth avenue SW Cedar Rapids widow of Anton G Valenta died Tuesday after a long illness. Born March 27 1874 in Czechoslovakia she came to the United States in 1886 and lived in New York until 1898 then on a farm near Walker until 1925 and in Cedar Rapids since 1925. She belonged to ZCBJ lodge and married Anton Valenta in New York in 1897. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Louis Soukup and Mrs Anton Prochaska three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services Friday at 2 pm at Janeba Kuba funeral home with Rev Milo Filipi. Burial Walker cemetery. Friends may call after 7 pm Wednesday.
Wilbert S Barker 72 of Poplar Bluff Missouri, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday after a long illness. Born November 10, 1893 in Miami Indiana, he lived in Cedar Rapids 17 years before moving to Missouri in 1962. He worked at Cedar Rapids Bottling Works, Cedar Memorial, and Veterans Memorial Coliseum. He belonged to Zion Lutheran Church Hiawatha and the Han ford American Legion. a World War I veteran. Surviving wife and one daughter Mrs Nathan Eisenhauer. Services Saturday at 10 30 a m at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories conducted by Rev Gilbert F Meseke. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call 9 a m Saturday.
Frank Kucera died after a short illness at 83. Born January 27, 1883 in Czechoslovakia, he lived most of his life in Surviving spouse Rose Hosper Kucera and two sons John D. and Francis E. Kucera, nine grandchildren. Services at Brush Chapel 10 a.m. Friday led by Rev William Harnish. visitation after 6 p.m. Thursday.
Memorial services set at Turner chapel for Nicholson Allen E at 10 30 a m Thursday with graveside military honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Ramona Mae Buzzette to be honored at 12 noon Thursday at Turner chapel with burial in Marengo cemetery. Frank I Floyd to hold 1 30 p m service at Turner chapel followed by graveside at Center Point cemetery at 2 30 p m conducted by Vienna lodge AF and AM. Friends may call until 11 30 a m Thursday. casket will not be opened after the service.
Mrs James J Redmond and her 18 year old daughter Julie were slightly injured when their car struck a utility pole on Forest drive SE north of Grande avenue Wednesday at 8 20 am. They were treated at Mercy hospital and released. Redmond said she lost control while swatting a spider on the windshield.
Governor Volpe signs a bill imposing a 100 dollar fine for turning back a car speedometer to misstate the mileage. The measure targets odometer fraud and aims to protect buyers and buyers of used cars.
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