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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1966

Page

3

Five Day Forecast and Local Weather Notes

Five day forecast indicates cooler conditions ahead with temperatures about 3 to 6 degrees below normal from Thursday through Monday. Normal highs range from the upper 70s to lower 80s and lows from mid 50s to lower 60s. Rain and thunderstorms expected Thursday and again Sunday into Monday with .25 to .50 inch rainfall. Also includes daily highs for Tuesday and Wednesday, pollen counts from Linn County Medical Society, and local birth notices and family announcements.

City divorce petitions and traffic court notices read aloud

The page lists divorce petitions for Charles Peters versus Mary Peters De lores Peters and Deloris Welty versus William Welty Jr. along with multiple civil actions, traffic fines, and court notices. It also reports various service and burial notices from Calmar Monticello and other towns with times and locations.

Charles Peters Mary Delores Peters Deloris Alice Welty William W. Welty, Jr Jane Ann Warkentine David Lee Warkentine

Michigan Troops Not Called Yet In Racial Strife

Benton Harbor mayor declares state of emergency amid two nights of racial violence. Gov Romney reports an 18 year old Negro shot Tuesday night died, but no immediate National Guard deployment is ordered.

Benton Harbor Mich Wilbert Smith National Guard Michigan George Romney Lansing

Collins Looks to Improve Sales in 1967 Growth Outlook

Arthur A. Collins reports fiscal year results showing 236,050 dollars or 52.5 cents per share versus 892,000 dollars or 40 cents per share last year. He says the year end backlog and strong technical and management capability support improvement in sales and earnings for 1967 and long-range growth of the company.

Arthur A. Collins

Hikers Complete 130 Mile Descent From Scotty’s Castle

Two hikers Cliff McAdams and Gordon Ritzman finished a six day 130 mile trek across Death Valley National Monument. They started near sea level and climbed 3000 feet with the last four miles the hardest. Supporters report blisters all over, naturally, as they near West Covina to resume their lives.

Death Valley Cliff McAdams Gordon Ritzman Cedar Rapids Iowa Scotty’s Castle Rational Monument Nevada McAdams Ritzman Jean Pierre Marquant France Marquant Bross Yankoff Broderick Calif Imant Samilas Marion Ohio Dick Kittson West Covina San Gabriel Valley Tribune Balboa

Armed Forces Four Area Men Enlist in Army

Four area men entered or planned military service in the Army while others returned home on leave. Stephen G. Shank of Iowa City began officer training, Charles P. Pisarik joined delayed active duty, and Larry W. Doland and Patrick J. Gorman reported for active duty. Leave soldiers include Jackie D. Palmer en route from Vietnam to Fort Eustis for 30 days, Roger L. Houts en route to Aberdeen for 14 days, and Navy Airman Robert Johnston en route from the USS Independence to Memphis for 18 days.

Stephen G. Shank Iowa City Charles P. Pisarik Memorial Drive SE Larry W. Doland Anamosa Patrick J. Gorman Nineteenth Street N.W Army Jackie D. Palmer Sfc Frank Palmer Third Street Vietnam Ft. Eustis Roger L. Houts Dale Houts Alburnett Aberdeen Navy Robert J. Johnston G. W. Johnston First Avenue Uss Independence Memphis

Ten Charged in Raid on Beach Party at Lake

Johnson county sheriff’s office charged ten in connection with a Sandy Beach party on the Coralville reservoir Tuesday night. Dennis Leonard Akers 21 of Mt. Vernon faced making beer available to a minor. the other nine, aged 18 to 20, were charged with possession of beer as a minor. Seven of the youths were from Mt. Vernon, one from Mason City and one listed as Lubins Iowa.

Iowa City Johnson County Mt. Vernon Mason City Lubins Iowa

Courthouse News Suit Filed Over Fire Insurance Claims

The Citizen Publications, Inc. sues Mutual Service Casualty Insurance Co. for 61000 claiming policies covering business interruption, fire damage to premises and contents were breached after Aug 1964 fire at 324 Seventh St SE. Plaintiff alleges losses exceed policy limits and cites an acquittal of an arson charge against a company officer.

The Citizen Publications, Inc Mutual Service Casualty Insurance Co Seventh Street SE

Refunds Sought For Excess Garnisheed Wages

Donald M. Parks of Cen ter Point asks a writ of mandamus against Linn county Sheriff Walter Grant to recover 58.79 garnisheed from his wages. The suit notes a March 21 municipal court judgment for Culligan Soft Water Co. for 260.81 and argues Iowa law allows only 150 plus costs to be garnished for a four child household.

Donald M. Parks Rural Center Point Linn County Walter Grant Parks Culligan Soft Water Co Iowa

Attacked in Bar Sues for 40891 Damage

Arnold J. Carpenter of 1148 Thirty-fourth Street NE files a 40891.20 dollar personal damage suit against Leon Sauer of Marion alleging an unprovoked attack at Mario Club in Marion on September 12 1964. Carpenter says his right ankle was permanently injured and seeks 30668.40 in punitive damages.

Arnold J. Carpenter Thirty-fourth Street Leon Sauer Marion Sauer Carpenter

Pleads Guilty To Drunk Driving In Minnesota Case

Thomas J. McNally, 42, of 606 Fifth avenue SE, pled guilty before Judge Warren J. Rees to drunk driving, fined 300 dollars plus costs, and had his license revoked for 60 days after his car struck a vehicle in the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue SE. A separate filing shows The Merchants National Bank and Vivi en B. Ragsdale as trustees suing James N. and Barbara J. Doulin for a 9760.02 promissory note.

Thomas J. McNally Fifth Avenue SE Warren J. Rees McNally Merchants National Bank Vivien B. Ragsdale The Trust Verna M. Buser James N Barbara J. Doolin

Jens Pederson Arrigned on Assault Charge in Center Point

Judge Warren J. Rees set the arraignment for Jens Pederson, 40, of Center Point, at 9 a.m. Friday. Pederson faces an assault with intent to do great bodily harm charge after allegedly stabbing Harlan Moore in the stomach Saturday night in Center Point.

Warren J. Rees Jens Pederson Center Point Pederson Harlan Moore

Senate group backs Europe force reduction proposal

Thirteen members of the Democratic policy committee urged the Senate to record support for a substantial reduction of U S forces in Europe. Senator Mansfield said he discussed the plan with Republican Leader Dirksen and indicated President Johnson would welcome Senate approval to cancel a 15 year old mandate for six American divisions in Europe. Mansfield secured pledges from Fulbright and Russell to allow a direct Senate vote after Labor Day.

Democratic Policy Committee Senate U. S Europe Mansfield Montana Dirksen Illinois Johnson Executive Branch Fulbright Senate Foreign Relations Committee Russell D-Ga Armed Services Committee

Pupils Boycott Negro Teachers in Interlachen

In Interlachen Florida half the white pupils at a Putnam county elementary school boycotted classes to protest the assignment of three Negro teachers. About 103 of 200 students were present on Tuesday and fewer than 100 on Monday. A Negro third grade teacher and two Negro part time teachers were assigned to the school, which has several Negro pupils. A protest petition signed by 108 parents will be reviewed by the school board at its regular meeting next Tuesday.

Interlachen, Fla Putnam County Carey Farrell Jr

Winners of Trading Stamps at All-Iowa Fair

John R. Lefebvre of Fairies won 10 000 free trading stamps given away by the Cedar Rapids Labor Assembly on the final day of the All-Iowa fair. Receiving 1 000 stamps each were Charles Nelson Newhall Mrs Raymond Lerch Vinton Bill Elpert Decorah Cheryl Swigort Oxford Charles Mulvaney Anamosa Jerry Melsa Solon Mrs Marie Hall Grinnell Amelia Wosoha Baldwin Mrs Ruth Dvorak Chelsea Stella Broch Ron Parsons Gordon Jones and Evelyn Klippe all of Cedar Rapids.

John R. Lefebvre Fairies Cedar Rapids Labor Assembly Charles Nelson Newhall Raymond Lerch Vinton Bill Elpert Decorah Cheryl Swigort Oxford Charles Mulvaney Anamosa Jerry Melsa Solon Marie Hall Grinnell Amelia Wosoha Baldwin Ruth Dvorak Chelsea Stella Bro

Stop Buying Options on Hoover Site

West Branch Iowa The National Park Service halted buying options for land for the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site amid a petition from 35 West Branch business leaders opposing park expansion The city council delayed action on the petition until Sept 12 The dispute centers on a two square block area at the east end of the business district where a federal building and a city park are proposed The park service has secured four of 30 required options to acquire the site The Hoover site honors President Hoover born and buried in West Branch.

West Branch National Park Service Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Larry Quist The Park Service Main Street

House Committee Urges Approval To curb antiwar groups

The House Committee on Un American Activities urged congressional approval of legislation to curb antiwar groups, saying existing law is clearly inadequate for prosecution.

Washington House Committee On UN - American Activities

Viet Nam Election Opens Amid Propaganda and Tense Security

Authorities warn the campaign has entered a propaganda phase with potential harassment and possible terrorist acts before election day. Premier Ky pledges free voting and security by the armed forces. U.S. Navy strikes torpedo boats in the Gulf of Tonkin and air defenses near Vinh and Hai Phong, while South Vietnam reports a lull with no significant actions.

Nguyen Cao Ky U.S. Navy Gulf of Tonkin U.S Vinh Haiphong South Vietnam

Bicycle for sale ad promotes grandson's gift

A neighbor quotes Mr. Dave Powers urging people to advertise unused bicycles before school starts. The contact number 362-1121 is provided to reach sellers.

Obituary of Bertha Hull Warren Cedar Rapids artist and donor

Bertha Hull Warren widow of Daniel W. Warren of 1400 Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died at 6 40 p m Tuesday after a brief illness in a local nursing home. Born March 6 1871 in Carbondale Illinois she studied at Southern Illinois Normal College Ferry Hall and the University of Michigan where she helped found Kappa Alpha Theta. She headed the art department at Eastern Michigan College before marrying in 1902 and was a life member of the Cedar Rapids Art Association. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. Robert B Davis Cedar Rapids and Mrs. J Stannard Baker Glencoe Illinois and four grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted at Turner Chapel at 10 30 a m Tuesday with cremation to follow. Friends may call from noon Sunday until 10 a m Tuesday. The casket will not be opened after the service. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Cedar Rapids Art Association Memorial Fund or to the Turner Chapel during specified hours.

Bertha Hull Warren Daniel W. Warren Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Art Assn Carbondale, Ill Warren Southern Illinois Normal College Ferry Hall University of Michigan Kappa Alpha Theta Eastern Michigan College Ypsilanti Robert B. Davis J. Stannard Baker Glencoe Ill Turner Chapel The

Reverend Christina R. McDonald dies after brief illness

The Cedar Rapids resident age 43 died Wednesday after a brief illness. Born April 5, 1895 in Mystic she served as a pastor in Iowa City and Muscatine and held roles in Bethel AME church and the Religious Book Study club. She is survived by her three daughters, a son, grandchildren, step relatives, two sisters and a brother. Services set for 3 p.m. Friday at Bethel AME. Burial at Linwood. Friends may call at the church.

Christina R. McDonald Fifteenth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Mystic Bethel Ame Church Religious Book Study Club Iowa City Muscatine Pamela Hopkins East Moline Lorraine Collins Denver Jean Shoots New York City N. Y James McDonald George McDonald Fulton, Mo Virginia Mann Godfrey, Ill Milton Atkinson Detroit C. O. Scott Claus Robinson Bethel AM

Council Declares Stalled Trades Affect City Budget

A fragmentary report shows the council debating stalled trades that impact the city budget and project timelines. Officials weigh options as residents await clarification on fiscal implications.

Funeral services for PaDelford and Frank Martin Listoe

Funeral rites held at St Paul Minnesota with Rev Norman G Anderson officiating. Burial planned at Acacia Park in Mendota Minnesota.

PaDelford Frank Martin Listoe Wold St. Paul Minn Norman G. Anderson Acacia Park Mendota

Death of Mrs. Albert Sabin Ruled death by own action

Cincinnati reports the death of Mrs. Albert Sabin aged 55 was ruled an overdose death caused by drug intoxication. Coroner Dr. Frank Cleveland said Doriden and phenobarbital led to death, not asphyxiation, after she was found by her daughter Deborah. She had been under medical care. Sabin was at his laboratory on his 60th birthday.

Albert Sabin Frank Cleveland Hamilton County Sabin

Woman Murderer Escapes Prison in West Virginia

Mrs. Vonda Jean Mullenix, 33, mother of nine, who was sentenced to life for the poisoning murder of her husband Raymond, escaped from the West Virginia prison for women. She allegedly jumped from a prison truck and fled into the woods while en route to a work farm.

Pence Springs W. Va UPI Vonda Jean Mullenax West Virginia Mullenax Raymond

Burglary Fails as Safe Stays Open

In San Angelo Texas a burglar blasted through an empty safe Monday night but missed the sign reading this safe open at all times. The incident ends without theft as the safe remained empty and no one was injured.

San Angelo, Texas UPI

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Daily Record Bismarck Iilnas Gazette C.R Linn County Medical Society Mississippi N.C Edward J. Heying Oakland Road Fredrick J. Pins Belmont Parkway Robert J. Burwinkel Cherry Hill Road Kenneth Dietzman Nineteenth Avenue St. Luke's John Christensen Carl Zach Indiana Street Larry Churchill Thirtieth Street Drive Robert Schade Owen Street LeRoy Greenley Park Town Place Schenectady Ralph N. Laughlin Laughlin R. M. Laughlin Twenty-ninth Street Drive Flora Belle McArthur William K. McArthur Phillip L. Puffer Mechanicsville Jacquelyn A. Colton Mogus Molla Linda Lee Watts Montezuma Quaker Oats Second Street Thirty Third Avenue Mercy Hospital Fifth Avenue Fifth Street Edgewood Road Twelfth Street Wilson Avenue Robert Galloway Keokuk Verla J. Pollock Leroy Street Thomas C. Hurst Oelwein Earl A. Heeren Mt Vernon Gary L. Harbit Twenty-sixth Street Richgerd B. Meinen Florida Avenue Richard L. LaMere Sixteenth Avenue Douglas L. Jacoby Center Point Road Kirk D. Basel Springville Richard C. Brown Ionia Larry T. Buck Tenth Street Dennis Doyle Eighth Street Elnora H. Quarton Crescent Drive Raymond F. Meade Walker Gerald W. Baxter Hilltop Road Ronald L. Leytem Allen E. Norton Benjamin Fisher North Town Lane Paul Barbara Countryman Liberty Loan Richard Velma McNeill Beryl Patricia Kendall James L. Chipokas Andrew J. Choplick Bloom, Inc General Mill Supply Miller Flannery Clinic Gilbert E Emma L. Williams the Higbee Co Clifton C. Roger Iowa Illinois Gas and Electtric Co Herbert H. Hill Sanitary Farm Dairies Joseph B Dorothy Meloan Iowa Typewriter Co Bob Heidt Insurance Agency Suburban Lumber Co Corbin E. Brecht Monticello James Luensman Devaney’s Toddville Michael Gerard McCormick Gene McCormick Murdoch’s Calvary Cemetery van Horne Murdoch Ernest William Lentier Odes Ela Toran Sheets and Son Manchester Augusta W. Harder Peace Lutheran Church Ryan Shelly’s. Marengo Wilbur Bowen Harrison's Collins John K. Lapes Third Ave Lake Courthouse News Insurance Co Grant SS Flower FTD Florist Ellis Blvd Hoover House Cedar Memorial Punerat Siance Third Avenue Dave Turner Christina McDonald Councily Cincinnati BROSH Turner’s Turner Mortuary First Ave Second Ave. SE John B. Turner AL Plp Mortmaane
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