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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1964
Page
4
December weather figures with highs and lows for many towns, barometer readings, and humidity mark. Also lists obituaries and funeral notices across Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities with names, ages, and service details.
Weather bulletin notes light snow likely along Iowa's northern border Tuesday night and northern counties Wednesday. Most snow expected north of the state with colder temperatures forecast for northwest Iowa Wednesday evening and for the entire state Thursday.
In Washington the President will be given a rifle modeled after Daniel Boone's weapon. The Boone rifle was presented at the White House with funds from eastern Kentucky residents in appreciation of Johnson’s Appalachian region interest. Rep Carl Perins and Harry Caudill led the ceremony. Arthur Dixon of Whitesburg built the rifle.
Prairieburg reports 65 year old Frank Beebe of Hills Mill lost his life Monday in a trailer fire. Firemen indicate the blaze may have begun as Beebe tried to ignite a stove with an flammable liquid. Beebe is survived by two brothers Rollo and Ivan and a sister Mrs. George Brewer of Central City. Services set for Wednesday at Passmore's chapel in Central City.
Ministers from Belgium France West Germany Italy The Netherlands and Luxembourg agreed on market based on production costs and internal trade. France benefits as the sole grain surplus country. The Common Market farm fund will subsidize surplus exports to compete globally, with importing members bearing most costs, encouraging purchases from France over the U.S. and other exporters.
The former German commander Hans von Manteuffel recalls the 1944 Ardennes fight. He notes U S forces slowed Panzer advances at St Vith and Bastogne, crediting American air power and morale for turning the tide. He describes Allied bravery as decisive and later worked in business after capture by the British.
Hesitate no more and scan the day's classifieds to discover real savings. Deals cover a range of items and prices, with attention to value and value-for-money options for readers seeking practical purchases.
John Lawrence Lewis, 54, who served six years in New Mexico and Kansas, was returned to Cedar Rapids to face a forgery charge for passing about $1,100 in forged checks at local supermarkets while employed by Lane Upholstering. Detainer issued in 1958. arraignment scheduled with Judge Maxwell. Starr, tied to whisky served to a minor, faced related charges after his stepson incident.
Robert W. Matias resigns as Linn County assistant attorney to focus on private practice in Cedar Rapids. Stephen B. Jackson, 28, of 1323 C avenue NE, appointed to succeed him with a $5,000 yearly salary. Jackson comes recommended by County Attorney Jack Fulton amid ongoing staffing changes including Timothy McCarthy’s upcoming resignation to join Attorney General-elect Lawrence Scaisse.
George Starr age 39 of Alburnett was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail by Municipal Judge Loren Hullinger Jr after pleading guilty to giving his child whisky.
Linn county Sheriff elect Walter Grant of Springville will retain four of the present 14 deputies Eugene Clat terbuck Frank Cerveny Karl F Schade and Donovan Wright He will add five new deputies Roy A Roseberry David E Reid Leland L Schoon Donald J Waddell and George M Griffin Griffin resigns as patrolman with the Iowa highway patrol to become Grant's first deputy Grants three sail ors will be Robert Glynn John J Lester and Jule Moore all plant guards at Wilson and Co
Auditor-elect Charles Werner and Clerk of Court-elect Kenneth Perry announced deputy appointments and a staff retention policy. Dorothy Davis was named second deputy auditor, with John Arthurs of Cedar Rapids as first deputy. Davis is vice-chairman of Linn county Democratic central committee. Werner plans to retain most current staff except Peter McCracken, 72.
Perry said he will appoint Norma Smith as deputy clerk of court in the will probate division. Earl Evans, 77, a present deputy in probate, will retire in January. Gerald Matheny, second deputy clerk, is the only employee Perry is not retaining. Matheny previously ran unsuccessfully as a Republican candidate for county auditor in June.
Bohemian Savings and Loan Assn. of Cedar Rapids sues Ervin L. and Betty Johnson and others for 3983.93 on a promissory note and mortgage foreclosure. Another suit against John W. and Patricia L. Andersen and others seeks 6480.08 on promissory notes and foreclosures. Nick and Margaret Hamling sue Roy A. and Kathryn E. Streeter for 2702.14 for interest and taxes on land in Walker.
Melvin Dale Frerichs, 23, La Porte City, pleaded innocent to all eight counts of a federal indictment charging extortion. He appeared with counsel before Judge Edward J. McManus in Cedar Rapids. Bond remained set at $10,000. Prosecution alleges he threatened to blow up the John Deere Waterloo Tractor Works and to kill the company president, with potential penalties up to $1,000 and five years per count.
A Red Flag item notes Khrushchev’s fall will not end opposition from U S imperialists reactionaries and revisionists. A Tennessee Williams line urges belief in the dignity and importance of unanswered questions even as life remains a question.
A month long experiment in Bielefeld Germany provided yellow flags for pedestrians to stop cars at crossings without signals. Police reported souvenir hunters took all but 20 of the 350 flags.
Joel M. Irish 68 of 1015 Second Street SE died at home Monday born February 28 1896 in Linn county He lived formerly in Springville moved to Cedar Rapids ten years ago Survived by wife seven daughters and six sons plus 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren A daughter Ruth preceded him in death Services at Hunte Funeral Home Springville 1 30 p m Wednesday Rev Clyde Scott burial Springville Cemetery
Alfred O Dolley 68 of 108 Second street NW Cedar Rapids a World War I veteran died Tuesday at Veterans hospital Iowa City after a long illness Born January 24 1898 in Iowa he was a machinist for Cedar Rapids Engineering Co before retirement Surviving wife Grace sister Gretchen Lodge brother Loren all of Cedar Rapids another brother Herman of Hopkinton and stepson Richard Brown of Marengo Services Teahen chapel burial Linwood cemetery with military honors by VFW post 788 Friends may visit after 2 p.m. Wednesday
Memorial services at Raymond F Turner chapel at 10 30 Wednesday led by Rev Robert J McDonald. Burial at Cedar Memorial. Funeral at Ellis Beatty Bearle Barton Ellis Beatty Bearle funeral home at 1 30 Wednesday led by Elder Lewis L Howard of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial at Shiloh cemetery Hiawatha.
In Montreal judge Paul Champagne dismissed an assault charge against Marie Houle one of the Dionne quintuplets after ruling she was severely provoked by a babysitter. The judge said the slap was a light tap and did not warrant charges.
A brief guidance item highlights practical value in using want ads as part of everyday commerce. It emphasizes efficiency and direct access to goods and services through classified listings. The note appears in the EM 2 112 reference, urging readers to consider ad placements for cost effective results.
A House committee set a Thursday hearing on complaints by Reps Boggs Hays and Pucinski that Pageant magazine poll named them among the five least effective congressmen. The panel will hear sworn statements and may call Lee Bartell of Macfadden-Bartell Co. to testify.
Prime Minister Wilson has begun sounding out Soviet Premier Kosygin about visiting London next spring for talks to ease world tensions. Aides said Kosygin's reaction is awaited. Wilson reportedly gave President Johnson advance notice of the move after their meeting last week.
A United States Navy sailor and a Filipino worker were electrocuted when they ran into a power relay station at Subic Bay naval base seeking shelter from a storm. They touched live wires in the building that supplied power to ships at berth.
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