Obituary notices from Marion Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns
Multiple death notices and funeral arrangements for Letha Fowler May Burdick Robert Novak Christine Ledvina Henecke Lola Newton Roy Keller Jr. Robert Vesely Elizabeth Parks infant Amber Hagen Harold Miner Amos Jellison Irene Weber Pearl Greathouse William Morrissey Hazel Rodgers Lydia Swartzendruber Harry McCalley with service and burial details across Cedar Rapids Marion Anamosa Oxford Dyersville Wellman Well-known local figures and families are listed with birthdates, residence histories, survivors, and planned services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letha M. Fowler
Fourth St
Marion
Fourth Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Letha Schnepp
Oxford Mills
W. Roland Fowler
Fowler
First Baptist Church
Joseph Stark
Camarillo
Calif
Dea Johnson
Floyd Schnepp
Albuquerque
N.M
Murdoch Chapel
Lyle Lee
Oak Shade
Robert A. Novak
Fifth Ave
Linn County
Mercy Hospital
Bernadine A. Pickart
Army Air Corps
Novak
Boy Scouts of America
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
American Legion
Hanford Post No. 5
Robert M. Vesely
Edgerton
Wis
Lillian Lesinger
Vesely
Edgerton Highway Trailer Industry
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Amber
Louis
Irene) Hagen
Wayne Zion Lutheran Church
Monticello
Goettsch’s
Oakwood Cemetery
Anamosa
Harold D. Miner
United Methodist Church
Antioch Cemetery
Blairstown
Amos Wesley Jellison
Russell's
Dunkard Cemetery
Midway
Dyersville
Irene Weber
Basilica of
St. Francis Xavier
Church
Kramer
George L. Gay
Oxford Chapel
Oxford United Methodist Church
Ryan
William Morrissey
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Bahnenkamp-Vernon’s
Manchester
Winton
Hazel M. Rodgers
Campbell-Russell
S. Wellman
Loyal
Lydia) Swartzendruber
Powell's
Winthrop
Harry McCalley
Fawcett
Street Improvement Project 1981 No. 2 faces objections and hearings
Opponents claimed the 10 block project was unfairly gerrymandered around the school and park to favor major property owners. A public hearing followed as 63.7 percent of total assessments opposed the plan, with 86 of 109 objectors speaking up and critics urging adherence to democratic process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard R. Green Co
Gean
Steve Marsh
Tim White
Cedar Rapids
Velma Cox
White
Cox
Citizens debate street paving funding and bonds
City plans to issue about 90000 in general obligation bonds to back private assessments for street work. Montgomery challenges with 50 percent burden and demands a referendum or resignations, citing election sentiment and former opponent Gean. Mrs O Connor says she acted from frustration and wants to end the paving discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Gean
Legal aid access expands at reform school
A new agreement at Mount Pleasant reformatory allows inmates two monthly calls to attorneys within a month of signing with emergency exceptions. It includes expunging some disciplinary actions against Wilson, a $500 payout after release, expanded witness calling rights, and faster mail inspection and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformatory
Wilson
Mount Pleasant
Today’s birthdays for Arm strong and Huston
Astronaut Neil Armstrong the first man on the moon turns 51 today. Film director John Huston is 75 years old and celebrated his birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Armstrong
John Huston
Vital Statistics Births and Parents List Across Several Families
Aug. 3 to Aug. 4 notices announce births to Mary Finch and Kevin Christensen Cathy Christensen Steven Hagedorn Bray Linda Hudson Vivian Peterson Cynthia Wroblewski Vicki Krause Deborah Zimmerman Sherren Houston Luann Klocke Debora Fairley Lynda Wenger and others. Grandparents named include Joe Stephenson and Elmer Wenger with addresses in Marion and Morgantown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyn
Steven Hagedorn-Bray
Bridgit Court
Marion
Linda
Michael Hudson
Mount Vernon
Vivian Peterson
Fifth Ave
Cynthia
David Wroblewski
Monticello
Vicki
Randy Krause
29Th St. NW
Deborah
Thomas Zimmerman
Pine Wood Drive
Sherren
John Houston
29Th St
Morgantown
W. Va
Lynda Ann
Gary Wenger
Joe Stephensons
Elmer Wengers
E Ave
House approves Reagan tax cut bill and sends to White House
The House passed the $749 billion tax cut package 282 to 95, sending it to President Reagan. The plan permanently lowers personal tax rates and starts automatic cuts from 1985, with initial payroll reductions visible in October. It shifts tax relief toward higher earners while raising child care credits and easing retirement savings rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
White House
Reagan
California
Pollen counts outline ragweed season and allergy tips
Dr. W James Metzger from University Hospitals warns ragweed pollen will rise through August with a peak in early September. By August 15 sensitive individuals may notice symptoms. keep indoors in dry windy weather and consider antihistamines or nasal sprays for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. James Metzger
University
Metzger
Corrections Clarify Cedar Rapids School Board Remarks
Philip Lewis says remodeling junior high schools led to 100 plus rooms becoming vacant by 1983, a claim he calls inconsistent with forward planning. The Gazette will publish corrections for accuracy and fairness in reports and headlines. readers may contact 398 8313.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Lewis
The
Gazette
Sunday Gazette
Lewis
Cedar Rapids
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May Burdick
Ninth St
Americana Care Center
Max Creek
May Johnson
Charles Sherman Burdick
White City
Donald Dvorsky
Marlene Bair
Shenandoah
Donald Dean
Brush Chapel
Alexander George
St. John’s Cemetery
Ledvina
Christine M
All Saints Catholic Church
San Pierre
Ind
San Pierre Catholic
Henecke
Richard R
Cedar Memorial Chapel
Paul Hasel
Salem United Methodist Church
Cedar Memorial Park
American Cancer Society
10Th St
First Avenue
Third Street
William
Lola) Newton
Center Point Road
St. Luke's Hospital
Campbell-Russell Funeral Home
Vinton
Roy Keller Jr
Traer
Rochester
Minn
Marvelene Tupy
Waterloo
Douglas
Vickie
Coral Gables
Fla
Shari
Terri
Velma Ash
DeWitt
St. Paul Catholic Church
Church Cemetery
Overton Funeral Home
Elizabeth Ann Parks
Charles Parks
Eighth Ave. SE
Carleton Purdy
Ankeny
Loren D. Parks
Marie Vegalius
la Crosse
Vernon E. Parks
Iowa
Golden
Mary
Ted Finch
26Th St. NW
Cathy
Kevin Christensen
21St Ave
St. Luke’s
Robert Petersmith
Council St. NE
UPI Photo
Scott City
Kan
Washington
Senate
James Shannon
Massachusetts
Sen
Edward Kennedy
John E. Lapes
Third Avenue
Pierson’s Flowershop and Greenhouses, Inc
Ellis Boulevard
East 395
Center Pt. Rd
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