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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1962
Page
3
Forecast shows clearing in the west and partly cloudy skies in the east with much colder temperatures tonight and Wednesday. Noises include lows 15 to 20 degrees, highs near 30 to 40, plus a mix of precipitation data and a long list of funeral notices from various towns including George J. Houghman and Harold Kellison with service details and church affiliations.
Births listed for Kenneth Rammelsberg Atkins Edwin L Horner Walter J Jones Ted R Miller Harold A Steele Lawrence Maydale Walker Paul Oldfather Richard B Greene Richard Mitchell John Moffit Gary Seibert and daughters noted at various addresses. Divorces recorded for James L Davis and Evalyn Davis Ella M Zumbrunnen and Fred R Zumbrunnen Robert L Walker and Marcia L Hansen David C Naso Cedar Rapids and Jane Weiskatten St Louis. An accidental alarm at Quaker Oats Co. but no fire reported Tuesday at 7 49 am.
A collection of speeding and traffic violations lists names and addresses with fines and costs. Disobeying signals and failing to yield are reported along with an expired license and a peace disturbance resulting in a jail sentence. Authorities include Gale Williams, David Baker, and several others across multiple streets and cities.
The plan realigns four guard and four reserve divisions with 34th, 35th, 43rd and Sw1st eliminated. Brigade headquarters relocate to Upper Darby Boston Helena Minneapolis for reserves and in Kansas, Nebraska, Vermont, Connecticut and Florida for guards. One exception: 96th reserve division HQ may move from Helena to Utah. Washington Governor involvement noted.
Albert Rosellini, head of the National Governors Conference, asked governors to reject reductions in guard strength. He sent telegrams noting the conference opposed any cut and that the national guard committee led by Ernest Vandiver of Georgia would meet after December 10 to review the proposal, with members George Clyde Utah, Ross Barnett Mississippi, John Dalton Missouri, Erbe, Jack Gage Wyoming, and John Reed Maine.
General Louis Burkhalter announced the 103rd reserve division of Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin will incur an actual loss of about 900 men from 8500 total. The reorganized 103rd brigade will house roughly 3300 personnel with Minnesota and Iowa forces, plus non division units. Units listed include headquarters Des Moines, mechanized battalion Council Bluffs, infantry Iowa City, artillery Sioux City and Cedar Rapids, plus mobile hospital Des Moines and various support companies. Changes to take effect after further notice. no date fixed.
The White House announced a 36 hour Palm Springs stop as part of President Kennedy's West trip to inspect military and atomic energy sites. He will arrive Saturday around noon and depart Sunday midnight, staying at Bing Crosby's Palm Springs home before returning to Washington Monday morning.
Linn County Courthouse saw record opening day auto license sales with 1,473 passenger plates sold at the treasurer’s office and 1,124 mailed in for Monday delivery, totaling 2,597. Over 200 people queued since 7:45 a.m. Sales compare to 2,151 total last year and beat the 1960 first day record of 1,380 plated purchases. Eighteen 1962 and two 1962 trucks sold. 1963 plates progress while 1962 plates finish by December.
Mary A Munier widow of George Munier died Monday at 84 born in Cedar Valley a longtime Cedar Rapids area resident. She was a St Matthew’s Altar and Rosary Society member and previously married Gene Fagan and Mr Munier. Survived by cousin Mrs Maddigan of Oelwein a brother Dan Gatens of Iowa City and two sisters Anna Gatens and Mrs Ray Hyland. Services Wednesday 9 30 at St Matthew's Church with burial at Mt Calvary. Monahan Stewart funeral home ro sar the Rosary.
Dale Nietert 18, of 932 Twentieth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids and an employee of Penick and Ford died Tuesday after a sudden illness. Born July 18 1911 in Central City he married Ruby Bruce on June 28 1933 in Anamosa. Survived by wife a sister Vera Smith Central City and half sister Freda Bruce Martelle. Member Local 100 Grain Millers. Services Turner Chapel with burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Charles B. Williams, 59, a former Cedar Rapids resident, died in Denver after a brief illness. Survived by daughter Mrs. Ray Rich of Cedar Rapids, two sisters Mrs. Sterling Harmon of Denver and Mrs. Earl Barker of Moline, two brothers Shepherd of Cedar Rapids and Lawrence of Denver, and two granddaughters. Graveside services to be held Tuesday afternoon at Cedar Memorial, Beatty Beurle's in charge.
John E Huff 85 of 895 Eleventh Street NE Linn County resident and lifelong city street employee died Monday He was born December 18 1876 Survived by Charles Fries Davenport and three brothers Mark Hershey Cedar Rapids Jim Huff Armstrong Eli Huff Omian Minnesota Services at Beatty Bearle Funeral Home to be announced Burial in Armstrong
Otto T. Erland a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died Tuesday in a nursing home after a long illness Born November 6 1879 in Newhall he had no immediate survivors Funeral services were held Thursday by the Rev J Richard Wagner of First Congregational Church Burial followed at Linwood Friends may call at the chapel
Clive O. Johnson of 917 Tenth street SE died Sunday after a short illness. Born September 11, 1876 in Plymouth Newfoundland he worked for Wilson and Co. Services will be held at Brady mortuary at 1 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Reverend Thomas Sears with burial at Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at the mortuary.
Robert K Litsey was funeralized Wednesday at 9 30 at St Patrick’s Church officiated by Rev J Robert McDonald. Burial followed at Mt Calvary with body lying in Teahen chapel.
Washington Iowa reports Petey Walton died Tuesday from injuries suffered in an auto accident on Monday. Authorities did not release additional details.
MOSCOW AP Tito of Yugoslavia received a guard of honor and a state visit welcome from Premier Khrushchev as his train arrived for a vacation trip. Khrushchev voiced hope for stronger future relations and noted Yugoslavia as a socialist country, signaling a warming in years of ideological feuds and discussions on international problems.
ROME AP A Chinese delegate to the Italian Communist party congress attacked President Tio Tuesday calling him a 100% traitor to the world communist cause. Italian delegates said Chao Yi-ming followed the Chinese practice of attacking Russia via Yugoslavia as the Soviet party criticizes Red China through Albania. Chao received no applause.
Fog shrouded the New York metropolitan area causing the closure of three major airports. The fog began lifting after 7 a.m. and airports reopened. Visibility had been zero in the morning, slowing land travel and forcing speed reductions on the New Jersey Turnpike. A coast guard patrol boat was unable to locate a collision site between a British freighter and an American tanker until fog cleared. A radar cutter was sent to the scene to assist.
Twenty one members of Boy Scout troop nine received awards at a court of honor held at Erskine school. Marc Putman advanced to life scout Brien Gibson and John Zook to first class scout. Steve Barber Bob Blahnek Ricky Graham Bob Moody John Meyers John Rasmussen and Don Spalti were made tenderfoot scouts.
A speaker recounts Castro's Cuba as a state driven by youth indoctrination and repression, claiming 30,000 Russian technicians, seven non Cuban rulers, and limited Cuban support. He argues Bay of Pigs failed momentum, asserts U.S. policy influencing Latin America, and labels Castro an ally once trusted by the speaker.
Classified notice notes public message about want ads available to all readers. Indicates contact method via EM 2 112 and implies broad availability for readers seeking goods or services.
Linn County supervisors debated rescinding the surety bond of Marion township constable Charles R. Bullicek for failing to file fee reports. The board gave him until Jan 2 to file, noting the issue concerns the need for a second constable and justice of the peace in Marion township, where changes followed the November election.
John Morrisey aged 32 of 1409 B avenue NE received a five year sentence in Fort Madison state penitentiary after pleading guilty to larceny He was accused of stealing an ice cream cabinet valued at 201 23 on November 15 1961 from Calders Van and Storage Co at 412 A avenue NE where he worked The case details place time and parties clearly in this town crime report.
A $37,193.84 damages suit was filed in Linn district court by Don Ald Wescott on behalf of his son James 16 against Earl Knapp 71 alleging injuries from a hunting accident on Sept 16 1961 near 1666 Edgewood Road NW Knapp says he mistook the boy’s arm for a squirrel and fired a 410 shotgun striking him near Knapp’s home.
Isaac H. Witwer, 65, was found dead at 12:05 p.m. Monday at Maple Lawn nursing home on East Robins Road. Linn County deputy sheriffs said he hanged himself. Lifelong Cedar Rapids resident, born July 12, 1897. Wife Bernice died November 16, 1962. Private services held at Turner chapel with cremation committal.
A Cedar Rapids jury panel was filled to hear a second offense drunk driving charge against Clement L Blood. The 38 year old cab driver from Old Marion road NE was arrested September 30 in the Old Hickory West lot on Highway 30. His prior conviction dates to May 28, 1951, with jurors from Cedar Rapids Monroe Springville Central City Marion named.
Neil B. Stine, 21, and Robert Hormann, 19, both of Lisbon, pled guilty to petty larceny for stealing a portable radio from George Hasley at Jerry's Drive-in. Judge Charles Penningroth sentenced Stine and Hormann to 30 days suspended.
Richard Achenbach of West Liberty reported Monday the theft of a transistor radio from his pickup parked in Central City.
Dr. M. D. Marr was elected president of Catholic Charities board of directors at a Mercy hospital meeting. James Bradley was named president-elect and Byron Riley secretary. New board members include Mrs. James C. Nemmers Msgr. Anthony Chehak and the Rev. Albert Zachar.
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