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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1968
Page
20
The Gazette lists high and low temperatures for many cities, rainfall totals for August, barometer readings, and sunrise sunset times. Disturbing the peace and traffic offenses are followed by fines, with multiple funeral and service notices for area residents.
A collection of birth notices from Coralville Lake and Mason City plus wedding and divorce notices. Also lists of divorce dismissals, fuel spill and fire reports at Cedar Rapids area locations, and speeding fines for residents in Marion and Cedar Rapids. Included are names, addresses, and dates for Aug 12 events and subsequent court actions.
Cedar Rapids Safety Commissioner John Oberthien announced a bond issue for a combined police and fire department headquarters will be delayed to early 1969 due to his illness. The $1.5 million to $2.2 million bond depends on an $800,000 federal grant to cover half the police station cost, with timing pushed back after illness interrupted preparations.
Dedication ceremonies for the 290 bed addition to St Luke's Methodist hospital will be held Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the fifth floor dayroom with Bishop T Otto Nall and Dr David B Wilson in attendance. Press tours and an invited guest group precede the event. Dr Dwight L Wilbur will speak at a 7:30 p.m. dinner at the Roosevelt hotel. Public open houses are planned for this fall.
Cedar Rapids officials weigh an aerial spray plan offered by Ames Applicator Corp to apply a DDT water mix from a B 26 aircraft. The $4000 service aims to curb mosquitoes breeding in standing water after heavy rains, pending FAA permission and city approval.
Delegates at the Iowa District East LCMS convention heard Rev. Fred Ilen of Davenport say much in church discourse discredits the Bible as current events commentary. Mayor Frank Bush welcomed 250 delegates at the Town House, as Dr. W. Harry Krieger urged a broader gospel mission and renewed commitment through prayer and service.
Sequoyah Colbert 36 of Portage Indiana pled guilty to uttering a forged instrument and received a ten year suspended sentence in the penitentiary at Ft Madison. Judge J Paul Naughton placed him on probation with the suspension contingent on restitution for checks. Other Indiana men were convicted and given ten year penitentiaries. Naughton ordered police evidence funds disbursed to Nash Finch Eagle Lucky Hy-Vee and Me Too stores with remainder to defendants' attorneys. Police found a check protector and stolen checks in the car after arrests for passing more checks.
Linn County supervisors voted to start condemnation on Harold Ross property needed for an abutment on the Edgewood road bridge. Supervisor Dudley Henderson opposed, noting Ross may seek Cedar Rapids inclusion, which could lower county costs. Bids for construction are to be opened Wednesday.
Civil action over an account balance of 3225.68 dollars between Richland Manufacturing Co and C D Ross doing business as Cedar Rapids Marine Sales. Suit seeks repayment and related relief.
An Omaha clothing firm received $246.40 from a Texas man who said he wanted to settle debts of his late parents. He found a 1926 Nebraska Clothing bill for $70 and added 6 percent interest, totaling the amount. The firm’s president noted the bill had been written off as uncollectible, but the $55 principal remains with $15 interest returned.
Maxine Mae Smith wife of Donald M Smith lived at 1928 First Avenue SW Cedar Rapids a longtime area resident and former Collins Radio Co employee She born June 15 1919 married Jan 6 1937 in Anamosa survived by husband daughter Joan Kane Cedar Rapids son Larry L Smith Whiting Indiana six grandchildren and brother Erdis Smith Cedar Rapids Memorial services 130 pm Thursday Turner Chapel West conducted by Rev Cedric J Lordahl Holy Redeemer Lutheran burial Cedar Memorial Friends may call at the chapel
Memorial services for Keith A. Swell will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Memories with Rev. Paul W. Sommerville of Kenwood Park United Methodist Church officiating. Burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. William K. Machemer to be buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. A. L. Zachar presiding. Anna Galstorf to Trinity Lutheran Church at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. E. W. Koberg officiating and burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Turner Chapel East handling arrangements. Friends may call at Turner Chapel East until 9 p.m. Tuesday.
The 10 O clock News on KCRG Channel 9 presents weekday color reports on weather and sports. Viewers receive a concise update segment covering forecast conditions and latest game results.
The Continental Illinois Bank of Chicago and First National Bank of Boston bid the lowest interest on $7.111 million in urban renewal bonds for Cedar Rapids Civic Center and Cedar Lake projects. Civic Center loans at 2.87 percent for 12 months. Cedar Lake at 2.83 percent for six months. Sale follows HUD recommendation.
William H. Metcalf 72 a Victoria Cross recipient was buried in Eastport Maine. More than 40 Canadian Legion members attended the funeral and a Union Jack was given to his widow Dorothy of South Portland as services ended.
A concise note touts quick access to a lifetime purchase through classified want ads. It emphasizes speed and ease, urging readers to act now to seize valuable deals advertised locally.
American Motors Chairman Roy Chapin Jr says U S automakers will challenge foreign makers with a new class of smaller cheaper cars. Ford plans a 1970 model eight months to release with GM and Chrysler also pursuing smaller designs. The Times notes smaller imports and a shift to compete by 1970.
The airport commission approved a 40 dollar monthly hangar rental for 32 new Thangars to be completed by early September. Manager Roy Jameson proposed 3 dollars more monthly for winches in 16 hangars to move planes. The 187000 hangar project is part of expansion with paid controlled parking under consideration.
Panagoulis was seized after attempting to board a boat near shore. Police described his injuries from rocks as they searched for accomplices. A Paris resistance communique claimed widespread explosions in Athens though actual violence was limited to two bombings in the capital.
Governor Nelson Rockefeller arrived at his summer estate in Seal Harbor for a quiet rest expected to last about two weeks, aides said on Monday.
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