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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1961
Page
2
The bulletin notes forecasted heavy snow across the extreme east with diminishing snowfall elsewhere and colder conditions in the west and central regions. It lists temperatures for Friday through Monday, precipitation totals of 0.29 inches normal year figures, and airport readings with humidity and wind details. traffic fines and suspensions are summarized for multiple individuals.
In Wethersfield England police and government opposition dampened a planned invasion of U S air bases by ban the bomb demonstrators. Five leaders were arrested Friday weakening the anti nuclear committee led by philosopher Bertrand Russell.
Mechanicsville Thomas A Myers 51 services Monday 1 30 Horner's Volga D J Crain 72 Witt's Elkader Guttenberg Hattie J Walter 83 services Monday 9 30 St Mary's church Steger McBride in Dyersville Waukon Mrs Thomas Delaney 82 services Monday 9 St Patrick's church Bakke Hanson Vinton Mrs Frank Wilson 102 of Chicago services Tuesday 9 St Mary's Rosary Monday 730 Fry and Holland Monticello Winfield Steve Hartman 66 services Monday 2 Goettsch Columbus Junction Lester Goode 64 Stacy's Keota John H Griener 61 services Monday 2 Powell's Strawberry Point Helen Bowers 39 services Monday 10 Gill's
Monday is the deadline to submit names of families needing Christmas help. Edward Kuba of the Community Christmas Planning committee urges churches schools and organizations to forward names to United Good Neighbors to avoid duplication and ensure equal aid. The Salvation Army self referral program opens Tuesday under its staff.
Khrushchev, continuing from page one, defends air tests and health fears, saying socialist states must protect themselves from bombs rather than rely on fallout shelters. He rejects Kennedy’s international corridor idea for West Berlin, mocks Western views, and quips about changed times.
Fidel Castro denounced Panama and Colombia in a midnight TV address and urged severing ties with Cuba. He condemned Kennedy’s planned trip to Venezuela and Colombia as support for U. S. policy and called Betancourt a traitor while praising Cuba’s literacy and education gains for workers’ children.
The Playground and Recreation Commission asks skaters to stay off lagoon skating areas because the ice is not thick enough. Superintendent Nev il Nichols says crews will monitor thickness and flood surfaces if needed to improve ice. Workmen build rinks on solid ground and snow aids the process. coasting hills at Jones Park are open with a heated shelter ready.
Gene Fullmer faces Benny Kid Paret in a championship bout billed as FIGHT OF THE WEEK. The match airs Saturday at 9 p.m. on KCRG-TV9.
Ten traffic accidents occurred between midnight and 7 a.m. Saturday mostly due to slick streets and poor visibility. Etta Johnston, 57, of Marion, injured with rib damage after her car hit a tree on Seventeenth Street SE near 3 a.m., treated and released from St Luke's. Paul Chukas, 409 Elder Lane NW, uninjured after colliding with a Rock Island switch engine at Second Avenue and Fourth Street SE. cited for failure to yield. Sanding was deployed at 2 a.m. but minor crashes continued. police urge cautious driving through the weekend.
Lillian B. Tripp 67 obituary notes she died Friday night in a nursing home after a brief illness She was born November 20 1867 in Boone Iowa and was a member of Wesley Methodist Church Sioux City a charter member of the Girls of 68 She leaves son Frank Robert Tripp Cedar Rapids two grandchildren and five great grandchildren The body goes to Turner chapel Anderson funeral home Sioux City for services and burial Friends may call Turner chapel until 9 p m Sunday
William E Votroubek a Cedar Rapids area carpenter for four decades died suddenly Thursday evening. Born August 23 1887 near Swisher he belonged to the Carpenters Union AFL 308 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is survived by his wife Mary Stepanek Votroubek and two daughters Mrs Darrell Gillmore of Lis-
Walter Votroubek, son of Mr and Mrs Milas Webb of Olin, survived by mother Mrs Tracy Votroubek of Swisher and two sisters and two brothers, plus 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Services at Brush chapel Sunday at 1 30 with burial at Czech National cemetery. Friends may call Saturday afternoon.
Funeral services for Milo L. Bervid are set for Monday at 9 30 at St. Wenceslaus Church with Rev. Msgr. Anthony W. Chihak presiding. Burial will follow at St. John's with American Legion military honors.
Fire Chief Thomas Lee says the blaze started in a trash chute between floors one and three. Witnesses reported flames in the chute by 1:30 PM, with first alarm at 2:39 PM. About 200 patients affected, 216 beds in eight units closed. others moved to alternative units as repairs and assessments proceed.
Billy Graham and his evangelistic team plan a crusade in Japan early in 1963, announced by a member of the crusade planning committee. The Greenville South Carolina report notes the international effort and timetable for the mission.
William H. Moulton 91 a founder and former president of the International Shoe Co died in St Louis AP reports.
Snow totals across the region ranged from two to five inches with 2 to 3 inches on Cedar Rapids runways and a 27 degree Saturday afternoon. Waukon received 3 to 4 inches while New Hampton reported 5 inches and Waverly 4 inches. Iowa City and several towns saw 2 inches as cold air from Canada moves south with frigid Sunday highs in the teens to low 20s and a northwestern dip to 5 above zero.
Ernest Roberts aged 36 of 715 Sixth St SE was treated at Mercy Hospital for a .22 caliber gunshot wound to the cheek and released to police custody. Detectives said Roberts admitted placing the barrels of a combination .410 and .22 caliber gun in his mouth and firing. the bullet pierced his left cheek. Authorities said he was not seriously injured and will be held on a drunkenness charge.
Channel Nine airs Conquering the Colorado by Jet Boat at 8 15 p m Sunday. The listing promotes visitors at Mercy hospital for patient Bery Averill and notes temporary shop locations for Brad Hopper and Gene Dawson.
Patient Mrs Alex Sampson of 4100 First Ave NE is listed as a patient at St Luke s hospital. Balsam Christmas Trees 4 to 15 ft priced 1 to 5 dollars. EM 2 7538. Overshoes lowest discount prices at Walmar s.
The Gazette reports the St Isidore Catholic parish hall and church in Springville is being built south of Highway 64 at the west city limit. Excavation began Monday and foundation work midweek. occupancy is planned for early spring with a 48 by 48 foot chapel area, kitchen and storage. Architect Leo C Peiffer and Associates. contractor Schoff Construction Co. bid 32122 dollars. Pastor Rev Cyril Engler.
122 Koreans left Niigata Japan on Saturday, bringing total voluntary repatriations to 75,655 as another group returned to North Korea.
Harri son March reported to police that teen pranksters heckled the Santa hired to mingle with shoppers. They allegedly attempted to steal candy and tried to set his flowing beard on fire during the event in Aston Illinois.
Hollywood NBC radio studios will be demolished to clear space for a 70.5 million dollar hotel and office building project. The development plan announced impacts the site’s historic broadcasting operations and surrounding area.
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