Death notices and funeral services in Cedar Rapids area
A Cedar Rapids area obituary column lists Archie J. Caraway aged 73 of 314 I avenue NW, along with Arless L. Harger 44 formerly of Cedar Rapids, Virginia E. Peyton 52, William H. McGregor 66, Paul D. Chesmore 66, and several others. It notes birthdates, spouses, occupations, survivors, and service details including locations in Marion, Troy Mills, Walker, Center Point, and Cedar Rapids. Funeral arrangements and call times are provided for Murdoch and Stewart funeral homes and Cedar Memorial cemetery.
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Archie J. Caraway
I Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids
Bertram Township
Linn County
Elsie M. Topping
Marion
Caraway
Wilson and Co
St. James Methodist Church
Dallas
Betty) Carsner
Richard A
Larry J
Hiawatha
Earl
Merle Caraway
Ralph
Myrtle) Duncan
Center Point
Murdoch Chapel
Glen Lamb
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Murdoch
Arless L. Harger
Payette
Banks
Idaho
Iowa City
Yvonne Pegum
Rockford
Harger
California
Debra Kay Harger
Toddville
Linda Harger
Walker
Alan
Arless, Jr
Daryl
Letha Harger
Earl Anderson
Central City
Louis
Donna) Dunkel
Everett C.harger
Walker Cemetery
Joe Jones
Murdoch Funeral Home
Virginia E. Peyton
Quass Street
Troy Mills
Springville
Karl D. Peyton
Independence
Peyton
Collins Radio Co
Jim Kimmerle
Rowley
Raule Reveles
Reseda
Calif
Larry Peyton
Edward Peyton
Scott Afb
Illinois
Mae Baty
Earl Zeller
United Methodist Church
Robert Howlett
Paul D. Chesmore
Fifteenth Street
Coggon
Chesmore
Iowa Steel and Iron Works
Harmony Lodge
Bernice Tilton Chesmore
Rick
Patricia) Harris
Paul L
Irvin K
Harold
Mick” Chesmore
Stewart Funeral Home
Oak Hill Cemetery
Doves Case Highlights Iowa Hunting Rule Debate
Lawyers clash over a dove season setup amid a hearing on federal deadlines and emergency rules. Baratt notes quick action to avoid missing a season while plaintiffs led by Addison Parker challenge the framework. Testimony cites dove population estimates and nesting timing, with end of ruling date uncertain.
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Barratt
Wildlife Division
Commission
Federal Wildlife People
Des Moines
Addison Parker
Federal Register
Legislative Rules Committee
al Farris
Iowa
Gladys Black
Pleasantville
Donato
District Court Action Highlights Sentences and Dispositions
In Linn district court third avenue division Steven B Hepperle drew up to five years reformatory on reduced larceny charge from a June 4 purse theft. Richard L Bonebrake got one year in county jail plus a $300 fine for assault with intent to commit a felony. Mona L Deck had probation revoked and must serve 360 days for larceny after violating terms. Marion McMasters had possession of heroin with intent to deliver dropped. Merbert E Landers received a suspended year in penitentiary and two years probation for a second offense drunk driving. Leo J Leclerc fined $500 for second offense drunk driving. Sam Saxton fined $300 on a reduced drunk driving charge. An archival note recalls President Ford’s 1976 Republican nomination at Kansas City.
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Third Avenue
Linn District Court
Steven B. Hepperle
Reformatory
Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha
Richard L. Bonebrake
Marion
Mona L. Deck
Arizona
Marion McMasters
Chicago
Merbert E. Landers
Leo J. Leclerc
Shellsburg
Sam Saxton
Man holds 63, may be ex-Baha'i member, hostages
Wilson, possibly the same man removed from Baha'i membership four years earlier for psychological reasons, was released from Atascadero state hospital over a year ago. Gangloff said before his surrender Wilson told negotiators he might take his own life but would free the remaining hostages first. The Baha'i Faith is noted for unity and non violence.
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Wilson
Atascadero State Hospital
Gangloff
Der
Atascadero
Iran
Linn County Prisoners Move Strain on Benton Jail
Linn County prisoners occupy Benton county jail during Cedar Rapids remodeling causing crowding as two escape attempts occur and one inmate dies by hanging after recapture. Mrs. Rogers notes Benton’s 23 000 residents rely on deputies and the facility cannot spare staff. Three Linn prisoners remain from an original six.
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Linn County
Benton County
Linn
Cedar Rapids
Workman
Yanis Heimann cites pending areas in inquiry to committee
Rep Lance notes comptroller has not finished three inquiry areas. Heimann says one covers internal regulatory compliance by staff and a treasury directed audit. the second concerns National Bank of Georgia controls on aircraft accounts from 1975 onward. the third spans matters before 1975.
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Comptroller
Ribicoff
Percy
Heimann
Comptroller’s Office
Secretary of the Treasury
Sioner
Internal Revenue Service
National Bank of Georgia
Elvis Presley Death and Mourners Fill Graveside Farewell
Officials estimate about 20 000 people viewed Presley’s body as mourners filed past the coffin at his mansion. Friends and family describe a tormented icon while autopsy findings show no evidence of illegal drug use. Presley’s engagement to Ginger Alden and plans for Christmas wedding are revealed as details about his final hours emerge.
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Richard Hackett
E. Winslow Chapman
Caroline Kennedy
Kennedy
Presley
Jerry Francisco
Shelby County
Francisco
Ginger Alden
Jo Alden
Elvis
Graceland Mansion
George Nichopoulos
Joe Esposito
Elvis visits a Cedar Rapids nurse and mansion in late night tours
Mrs. Ross recalls Elvis Presley visiting her workplace after a toothache, staying up to 3 a.m. at his mansion, meeting his sister and brother in law, riding in a limousine, and exploring the basement with gold records and teddy bears. He entertained guests by piano, opened theaters and rinks after midnight, and later sent bears to needy children. Elvis died years later, leaving her with a lasting memory.
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William H. McGregor
Knoll Street
Anamosa
Superior
Wis
Dorothy L. Costénoble
Detroit
Mich
Cedar Rapids
McGregor
Square D Co
American Red Cross
Score Executive Club
Richard
Kathleen) Kula
Kenneth A. McGregor
Mrs. Ross
Elvis
Dick Stark
Marilyn Drenkhahn
Travis
Uncle Travis
Pope Paul VI Reorganizes Roman Curia In 1967 Move
On this date in 1967 Pope Paul VI ordered sweeping reforms of the Roman Curia. The papal action reorganized the Catholic Church's central administrative body to modernize governance and streamline operations.
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Paul VI
Roman Curia
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William Jury
Murray, Ky
All Saints Catholic Church
Edmund J. Becker
Msgr
Becker
Pater
Caroline E
Chapel of Memories
Carl Berhenke
First Lutheran Church
Eastern Star
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Stemlar
Blanche
Immaculate Conception Church
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Father Leonard
St. Margaret’s Circle
Legion of Mary
Wilcox
Douglas Clay
Four Square Gospel Church
Lee Griffis
Dunkard Cemetery
Midway
Turner East
Grinnell
Charles Stevens
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Brooklyn
Nevenhoven’s
Postville
Staten Lindquist
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Schutte’s. Postville
Harvey Farms
Schutte’s. Independence
Raymond Kruse
St. John’s Catholic Church
White’s. Belle Plaine
Winnifred V. Miller
T.W
B.A
Donna) Horner
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Donahue’s
Robert Leonard
Lamont Farm
Leonards
Bill Brabham
Don Cummings
Robert Barratt
Harry Harrison
Jerry Holdien
Inns
Dave Hearing
Ford
Kansas City
Gerald Ford
Robert Dole
Jimmy Carter
Walter Mondale
Midwest
Len Key
Florist
Forest Hills Cemetery
Burt Reynolds
Ann Margret
John Wayne
Elvis Presley
Beverly Hills
Delbert
Sonny” West
David Hebler
Hebler
Las Vegas
Demardl
West
Kenneth Ross
John E. Lapes
Third Avenue S.E
Robert Navratil
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