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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1973
Page
1
Daily Record reports temperatures across cities with highs near the 90s and lows around 60s, plus rainfall totals. It lists births at St. Luke's and a long casualty of traffic and public notices, with numerous obituaries and service details for towns including Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Decorah, and Williamsburg.
Busing to achieve racial balance is outlined for Waterloo IA, with Plan A cutting three small elementary schools and redrawing boundaries. Five new buses will transport white and black students under the plan, which aims to keep black enrollment under state limits at all but two schools. The Neighborhood School Assn opposes the plan and seeks to gain seats on the Waterloo school board in fall elections.
The Postal Service will run a reduced schedule during Labor Day weekend. On Saturday and Sunday September 1 and 2 weekend window and collection services stay on regular schedule. On Labor Day September 3 there will be no regular residential or business mail deliveries, though some areas may have special delivery.
Frank W. McPherson 48 of Fort Lauderdale died Sunday after a sudden illness. Born November 27, 1924 in West Burlington he moved from Cedar Rapids to Florida 16 years ago and served in the Navy during World War I. He worked with Shelley Tractor and Equipment Co. in Miami and was a Crescent Masonic lodge and Plantation Elks member. He is survived by his wife Barbara L. Gaddis, mother Mrs. W. N. McPherson, a son Richard, a daughter Cynthia Hutchins, two sisters and three grandchildren. Burial arrangements are pending at Cedar Memorial. burial at Cedar Memorial. Della B. Horak 82 of 1327 Third Avenue SW died Monday at a local nursing home. Born June 10, 1891 in Spencer she had lived in Cedar Rapids since 1915. She married Joseph F. Horak February 14, 1940 in Cedar Rapids. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and several orders including the Order of the Eastern Star Malta chapter the Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem Daughters of the Nile Cha Rest Temple and El Kahir Women's Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons two daughters a stepdaughter and three sisters. Services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday by Dr. John Woods at Westminster Presbyterian church. Burial Cedar Memorial. Casket will not be opened at any time.
John G. Goodrich 48 of 5400 J street SW died Sunday after a short illness born January 27 1925 in Oxford. He drove for Amana Refrigeration 23 years served in World War II and was a Calvary Baptist member. Survived by wife Jenna Duncan son Michael mother Clifford Charles Walter sisters Mrs. K H Orr and Mrs. Harold Edwards. Services Tuesday 2 pm at First Federated Church Oxford burial Memory Gardens Iowa City. Friends may call at Oxford chapel. Memorials to Heart Fund.
Clifford A Adams 57 of Oxnard California died Sunday after a long illness. Born September 25 1916 in Cedar Rapids he lived there until about 1940. Survivors include his wife Pat two children Clifford Jr and Dana of Oxnard his mother Olga Henderson Cedar Rapids four sisters Elsie Vosmek Bernice Hickman Thyra Nesset Kathryn Wiley all of Cedar Rapids two brothers Stanly Henderson Chicago and Robert Henderson Fort Bragg California. Services pending in Oxnard with burial there.
Leonard A. Costello 65 of route 3 Bertram road SE Linn County farmer died Sunday after a short illness Born January 21 1908 in Millersburg lived here 49 years on his present farm 30 years Survived by wife Mary Elizabeth two daughters Varlyn D. Fink Anamosa Margaret Sue Costello Woodward and three grandchildren Services 11 am Wednesday at St Matthew s Church conducted by Rev A A Sodawasser Burial Campbell Cemetery Wake service Tuesday 7 30 pm at Stewart Funeral Home with calling Tuesday 1 to 9 pm
Tammy Ann Heathman five, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark Heathman of 6511 Medford late NE Cedar Rapids, dies Sunday at University Hospitals Iowa City. Born Sept 27 1967 in Cedar Rapids she was member of St Pius X Church. Survived by sister Kristine Ann parents grandparents and great grandmother. Services at St Pius X 10 30 a m Wednesday burial Mt Calvary Turner Chapel East to host register. casket will not be opened.
Dorothy Gene Wenholz of Ft. Morgan Colorado died Sunday in a Denver hospital after a brief illness. Born in Marion she was raised there and in Cedar Rapids and worked as a laboratory technician at St. Luke's hospital before moving. Surviving are two daughters Mary Wenholz and Mrs Earl Steininger, her mother Mrs Stanley Reeder, and brother Lester C Fawkett. Services are pending at Fawcett's funeral home in Winthrop.
Police urged public to tidy up after the August bank holiday weekend fearing litter could hide more devices. Authorities warned servicemen to avoid hitchhiking and to travel in civilian clothes after an anonymous tip claimed the IRA planned to kidnap and harm hitchhiking personnel. Heath defends Northern Ireland visit as Sinn Fein opposes it while Whitelaw coordinating security. Yard denies Times report of a House of Commons device explosion injuring a secretary.
In Riggins Idaho, the Rapid River hatchery will give away two salmon per person on a first come basis for the next weeks. Idaho Fish and Game spokesman Jim Graben notes 7,000 salmon are being killed to collect eggs and sperm for breeding.
AP reports Caspar Weinberger, secretary of health, education and welfare, landed in Warsaw Sunday night for a six day visit to Poland.
The city council discussed preliminary plans for a northwest city pool with the recreation department and architect Leo Peiffer. Two configurations were offered a Z shaped pool and a three pool complex both near 400000 dollars in cost with 11400 and 11700 square feet water respectively. The school district owns the adjacent Cherry Hill park site and may use the 50 meter pool for a future high school. The council will review plans further to select a configuration and improve spectator viewing while keeping security within the federal revenue sharing grant.
A Cedar Rapids parent turned his 15 year old son over to police early Monday, leading to the arrest of four youths tied to last Thursday’s breakin at IHM and Sons, 900 L Street. Three boys, ages 15 and 16, face breaking and entering charges. a 17 year old was charged with possession of stolen property. Tools and small items valued at 1079 dollars plus 15 dollars from a soda machine were taken. most tools were recovered. The 17 year old was released to his parole officer, others to their parents.
Sen. Mondale says he asked Meade Whitaker to investigate charges the IRS was used for political purposes. He cites Roger Barth as the White House at the agency and notes Barth’s Republican posts and work as an advance man for Nixon’s daughters in 1968.
Danny L. Fenton age 19 of 5409 J street SW was charged Saturday with larceny of under $20 for allegedly stealing $20 from a cash register at Owens Service station located at J street and Sixteenth avenue SW last Tuesday.
Linn Sheriff Walter Grant urged parents to warn children not to eat unknown flowers or foliage after 14-year-old Jeffrey Hoxworth died from poisoning. Two other youths, Brad Wong aged 16, and the seeds from Jimson weed caused hospital treatment with Hoxworth in critical then improving condition. The investigation notes the plants include tall annual with trumpet flowers and pods the size of a hickory nut, and warns about nightshade and other toxic plants.
The Cedar Rapids Fairfax fatality report notes Beyer struck by a motorcycle. No charges filed pending further inquiry. Beyer, born December 14, 1955, in Fairfax, was a Lincoln Tech student in Des Moines. Surviving relatives include stepfather Floyd H. Weis, siblings John E. and Ellen, father Robert Norway, and multiple half and step-relatives. Services set for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Turner Chapel West with burial in Fairfax cemetery. The casket will remain closed.
Israeli and Arab forces traded fire along the cease-fire line in the Golan Heights Monday after Arabs opened with bazooka and small arms at an Israeli patrol. The communique did not specify if regular Syrian forces or guerrillas were involved.
Martha Mitchell attacks Nixon, claiming surveillance planning and a “foolproof” plan. She accuses him of bloodletting and warns of Mafia ties, recalling her husband’s Wall Street ties and a shredded campaign book. Senator Baker suggests delaying her testimony. committee leaders may invite if she provides new information.
A five year old Cedar Rapids girl was captured by Cedar police while burglarizing a Cedar Rapids residence. Mary Ann Backstrom reported the break in at 1503 Seventh Avenue SE. A camera valued at 30 dollars and 32 dollars in cash were stolen and later recovered. The girl was released to her parents pending youth bureau processing.
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