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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1971
Page
3
December weather data and day end summaries accompany a long list of funeral notices and service details for towns including Belle Plaine, Clarence, Dyersville, Decorah, Fairfield, Keota, New Vienna, Peters burg, Olin, Postville, Postville Schutte's, Tama, Urbana, Murdoch's Center Point, Vinton, and Wellman. Multiple births announced, names and addresses, and service times across numerous churches and cemeteries.
Police report theft of 75 dollars from The Folks and Uncle Leonard in Cedar Rapids over the weekend. Sunrise Optimists announce a Northwestern Bell speaker at Springhouse Saturday at 7:30 am. The Giftree opens 9:30 to 9 weekdays, Saturday 5 pm. Father Wallace D. Davisson, 80, Des Moines, dies. services Monday at Dunn's in Des Moines. Davisson was Robert B. Davisson's father and formerly with Tri-States Theater Corp.
Joe DiMaggio, age 37, announced he would never wear a baseball uniform again. The legendary center fielder ends a storied career marked by speed, grace and a long tenure with the New York Yankees.
A five foot wooden church pew worth fifty dollars was reported stolen from Union United Methodist Church on Highway 30 in a Saturday break in. Police are investigating the theft.
Harold J. Davis, 65, a former Tama shop owner born February 1, 1906 in Tipton, died unexpectedly Friday near Tama on his son’s farm. He worked for Economy Shoe stores in Cedar Rapids Anamosa and Tama, later owned the Tama store until retirement in 1969. He served in World War II, belonged to several local organizations and left a widow Mae West, a son Dr. Durwood D. Davis, a daughter Mrs. Ronald O. Schmidt, six grandchildren, and several relatives. Services are Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church, burial Oak Hill Cemetery, visitation through Monday evening and at the church after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Rescue workers pull bodies from a collapsed tunnel as bags are lowered to surface. A fireman describing the scene says some victims are unrecognizable among the demolished machinery and scattered remains along the shaft.
A discussion among Iowa prosecutors highlights how preliminary proceedings shape charges and court strategy. Wayne Fabhes notes evolving use due to Supreme Court decisions, while Scott and Linn counties compare true informations with preliminary informations and discuss costs, witness appearances, and defense impact.
John C. Welter 60 died Saturday in Fort Madison while attending a Conservation Board meeting. He lived most of his life in Cedar Rapids before moving to Mediapolis in 1964 where he served as regional director of the Iowa conservation commission. Survived by his wife Mildred a daughter and a son all of Cedar Rapids three sisters in Davenport Marion. Body at Fry funeral home Mediapolis services tentatively Tuesday morning burial at Kossuth near Mediapolis.
Irving Johnson aged 27 of 1924 First Avenue NW Cedar Rapids was arrested Saturday afternoon at Lindale Plaza after Waterloo authorities notified Cedar Rapids police that his bond had been rescinded for an armed robbery in Waterloo. He is held in Cedar Rapids jail in lieu of 50000 dollars bond awaiting Waterloo authorities.
Maxine Bex 54 of 6403 Mt Vernon Road SE Cedar Rapids died Saturday born Ironwood Michigan December 31 1916 married Robert Bex September 26 1941 in Cedar Rapids she is survived by her husband son James of Cedar Rapids daughter Mrs Kenneth Von Wiehe of Williamsburg two sisters Mrs F F Gronfeldt of Omaha and Mrs Charles Hancock of Ironwood six brothers Floyd Rouse Irving Rouse Bert Rouse Roland Rouse Bernard Rouse Ted Rouse and two grandchildren Services arranged at Beatty Bearle callers may visit funeral home after 7 pm Monday
Charles T. Werner scheduled Monday 10 30 am at St Matthew s Church with burial at Mt Calvary. Rosary Sunday 7 30 pm at Stewart Funeral Home. Walter D Jr Twachtmann to be buried at Cedar Memorial with service at Trinity Lutheran Church Monday 10 30 am. Turner Chapel West will accept visitors Sunday until 9 pm and at the church after 9 am Monday. Casket not to be opened. Stella Ann Fetter to be buried at Dunkard with service at Turner Chapel East Monday 1 30 pm by Rev A T Washington.
Ten years ago the Soviet Union announced a formal severing of diplomatic relations with Albania, signaling a significant shift in Cold War alignments and regional influence. The decision affected embassies, trade, and political contacts between Warsaw Pact members and Albania.
In a three hour Saturday meeting Luther College faculty backed provost John Linnell’s action to permit black students to leave campus now without penalty. About 35 black students were involved in tensions with administrators as Luther extends Incomplete or withdrawal options beyond the seven week limit, with Christmas break starting December 18 and classes resuming January 10.
The Hawkeye Area chapter of the Iowa Civil Liberties Union urged Cedar Rapids to reject a proposed ordinance banning films in class B permit taverns. The group warned of free speech and equal protection violations and noted potential impact on venues like Sip-N-Stir owner Eli Abodeely. Two more readings were required before the measure could pass.
Cedar Rapids police reported four vehicle collision at First Avenue NE and Fifteenth Street. Bernard Tone 66 of 1915 C Avenue NE and Clif ford Hagerman 40 of 1060 Twelfth Street NE hospitalized. Tone charged with drunk driving while Hagerman in ICU with neck back injuries. Tim Havlicek 18 of Outlook Drive SW injured on motorcycle and cited for traffic violations.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists delivery by carrier at 75 cents weekly and mail rates for various editions. No mail subscriptions are available in Gazette carrier areas. The Associated Press retains exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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