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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1973

Page

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August Weather and Local Notices From The Gazette

Extended forecast shows a chance of showers Thursday with clearing by Friday and weekend. August totals and normals cited along with flood stage notes for Mississippi River towns. Births marriages and legal notices from Cedar Rapids area residents listed with dates and local accounts of incidents and fines.

Nixon financing details reveal mortgage burdens and past loans

The report outlines unpaid balances totaling 964000 on Nixon led Cotton property with 560000 assumed by B C Investment and full 64000 on a smaller tract. Nixon paid 56883 in interest on Abplanalp loans and 142095 on mortgages. As of July 15 he owed 226660 on the San Clemente mortgage due by July 15 1974.

B. & C. Investment Co Nixon San Clemente Bay Lane Key Biscayne

Deaths William Dohnalek noted livestock buyer dies after short illness

William Dohnalek 64 of Cedar Rapids route 2 died Monday after a short illness. Born near Fairfax June 13, 1909 he lived as a lifelong farmer and cattle buyer starting at age 14. Surviving wife Clara Hynek a daughter in Sioux City a son in Cedar Rapids five grandchildren two sisters and several in laws. Services at Brush chapel 10 30 am Thursday with callers after noon Wednesday.

William Dohnalek Route 2 Cedar Rapids Fairfax National Livestock Feeder Assn Loyal Order of the Moose Ely OOF Lodge Ells Swisher American Legion Clara H

Mrs. Frank F. Barnes 75 Salt Lake City

Mrs. Frank F. Barnes 75 formerly of Cedar Rapids died Sunday in Salt Lake City after a long illness. She and her husband ran a nursing home in Cedar Rapids before relocating. Survived by husband Firman of Salt Lake City a son a brother two sisters and four grandsons. Lutheran church services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Salt Lake City. Burial in Salt Lake City.

Frank F. Barnes Salt Lake City Utah Cedar Rapids Lutheran Church

Obituary Notices From Local Churches And Cemeteries

Obituaries list several services and burials including George Robert Beyer at Turner chapel west with burial in Fairfax cemetery, Frank W. McPherson at Chapel of Memories with burial Cedar Memorial, Leonard A. Costello at St Matthew's church with burial Campbell cemetery, Della B. Horak at Turner chapel west with Cedar Memorial burial, and Tammy Ann Heathman at St Pius X Catholic church with Cedar Memorial burial. Survivors include six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may attend viewings at Cedar Memorial and Turner chapels per notices.

Horak Della B Turner Chapel West Woods Cedar Memorial Cemetery Turner We Heathman Tammy Ann St. Pius X Catholic Church Turner Chapel

Memorial service notices and survivors for Cedar Rapids family

Fatality and Mrs. Leland Christensen of Cedar Rapids are survived by two sisters Peggy Lee Bechka Swisher and Pamela Jo Christensen Cedar Rapids two brothers Daniel L and Randy L Cedar Rapids and grandmother Viola Christensen Cedar Services at Chapel of Memories at L p.m. Wednesday conducted by Rev Mary White of Bethany church Burial Cedar Memorial Friends may call at Cedar Memorial funeral home after 5 p.m. Tuesday and at the chapel after 9 a.m. Wednesday The family suggests donations to Prairie high school memorial fund.

Leland Christensen Cedar Rapids Peggy Lee Bechka Swisher Pamela Jo Christensen Daniel L Randy L Viola Christensen Mary White Bethany Church Cedar Memorial The Prairie High School Memorial Fund

Holstein Heifer Calves Stolen From Witwer Dairy Farm

Linn sheriff reports two two day old Holstein heifers stolen from the Witwer dairy farm in rural Marion on Sunday night. The calves valued at 120 dollars.

Linn Sheriff's Office Witwer Marion

No Competition With 1 380 for Airport Asphalt

Cedar Rapids airport commission hears assurance from Harold Miller of Green Engineering that Cedar Rapids Asphalt has no plan to compete with Interstate 380 for asphalt. Miller says 1 380 work will precede runway needs. over 40 holes mark the east-west runway with ongoing weekly planning meetings among the contractor, subcontractors, and airport agencies.

Cedar Rapids Miller

County Home Contract Sparks Wage Discussion

Linn supervisors debated whether to award county home construction contracts to the lowest bidder even if the bidder does not pay prevailing wages. About a dozen building trades unions pressed for wage payment questions as grading by Peterson Construction Co. in Reinbeck proceeds north of Marion. The board weighed state law versus potential wage requirements and considered seeking additional legal guidance before letting contracts.

Linn Building Trades Unions Marion Peterson Construction Co Reinbeck Jean Oxley

Tornado Hits Truck Stop. Four Killed in Mass

A tornado struck a truck stop in West Stockbridge Massachusetts on Tuesday, killing four people and injuring several others as the diner was smashed and several trucks were overturned.

West Stockbridge Mass

On the Move Sell Those Leave Behinds Quickly

A short classified note urges readers to place low cost want ads to sell unused items. It provides a contact phone number 398-8234 for placing ads.

Dial

Problems at Linn Health Center Prompt Resignations

Linn County health center staff resign amid concerns over center direction and use of public money. Carol Rickey resigns effective Aug. 31 returning to Cedar Rapids. Forbes Johnson also leaves for higher county mental health post citing advancement, not problems. Two others depart. board unity and future staffing questioned.

Linn Health Center Roger Green Linn County Health Center Carol Rickey Health Center Cedar Rapids Health the Gazette Rickey Forbes Johnson County Department of Mental Health Services Carol Rickey and Johnson Madge Phillips Health Center Board

Grand Jury Urges Study of Cedar Rapids Crosswalk Danger

The Linn county grand jury urged Cedar Rapids and St. Luke's hospital to study the A avenue and Tenth street NE crosswalk after a July 25 fatality. It listed indictments, no bills, and suggested recharging several cases while proposing new charges in a tampering case.

Linn County Grand Jury Cedar Rapids St. Luke’s Hospital Tenth Street Grace Turnbull Barbara Guhl Olin

Rockets Found Near Break in Israeli Lebanese Front Fence

Tel Aviv reports an army patrol discovered four primed rocket batteries close to a breach in the security line along the Lebanon border. The discovery raises concerns about border security and potential escalation in the region.

Tel Aviv UPI

Negligence by Doctors Claimed In 100000 Suit

The estate of seven month old Michael David Robinson and his mother Faye Ann Robinson sue Cedar Rapids doctors Dr. Carlton B. Lake and Dr. Robert L. Swaney in Linn district court for 100000. The petition alleges improper diagnosis for a fever on Aug 28 1971 and says the child died Aug 29 1971 from early acute meningitis and adrenal hemorrhage. It claims Swaney prescribed over the phone and suggested aspirin after Lake’s absence.

Waterloo Cedar Rapids Michael David Robinson Faye Ann Robinson Carlton B. Lake Robert L. Swaney Linn Lake Swaney

Chrysler settlement offer aims to resolve contract differences

O'Brien described the proposal as a basis to settle remaining differences and quickly conclude a contract. It includes measures to address absenteeism union representation and skilled trades as part of the settlement.

O'Brien

Help Wanted Ad Includes Local Buy Sell Dial Number

A brief want ad invites readers to solve buying or selling problems by calling a local phone line 398 8234. The notice emphasizes using a phone contact for assistance and service.

Dial

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