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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1965

Page

2

Five day forecast and funeral notices in Ottumwa area

Five day forecast predicts near normal temperatures with small daily changes and above normal precipitation rain or snow totaling .30 to .60. Ottumwa notices list Barbara H. Rogers 89 and service details for Frances Therese Doyle with times and locations. Independence and Hawe's services for Till and Wiese. Junius burial at Lutheran cemetery. Alpha Bill Nigh and Lampman 40 services at Oak Grove and Noon Wednesday. Rainfall and December totals noted. barometer and humidity readings given.

Barbara H. Rogers Goettsch Funeral Home Ottumwa Frances Therese Doyle Ottumwa Heights Chapel Independence St. John's Catholic Church Hawe's London Hernan W. Wiese Trinity Lutheran Church Junius Lutheran Cemetery Thapman’s Clarence Keels Dora Ludwig Powell’s Shellsburg Lampman Oak Grove Church Fry and Holland Vinton

Public Official Bonds Renewed By Linn County Board

Cedar Rapids officials renew bonds for McLeran pair and JP Dake as Iowa AG seeks injunction against two benevolent associations. Hearing in Waterloo features Gerald Timmer and Lee Gearhart denying misrepresentation in sale of membership certificates. Weather and births noted. local court actions include divorces and traffic fines. Obituaries report the deaths of Leon G. Lesenger and Bessie Blessing with memorial services planned.

C.R Perf Gazeta Waterloo Cedar Rapids Blair C. Wood Waterloo Ling Board of Supervisors George McLeran Linn County John A. Dake Maine Township

Moyers Denies Tax Boost Proposal Reported

Washington AP dispatch reports a White House denial of a proposed tax increase amid flurry of reports. Moyers rejects claims of plans tied to budget or revenue changes. Strong names and places referenced include Washington and the White House, with no additional details confirmed.

Washington White House Alen Mdeelitnd

Suit for $30,000 filed by Cedar Rapids woman

Leela Gonsales sues Mrs. Elizabeth Tyner of Marion for 30000 in damages claiming negligent driving on April 11. She says Tyner invited her for a ride, started moving the car as she entered, causing her to fall and injure her leg and foot. Gearhart was questioned by Dan Johnston about certificate holder names but could not recall them.

Leonta S. Morrison National Bank Twenty-Ninth Street Drive M. H Bishop Mutual Benefit Groun Des Moines Emily Morrison Chicago William A. Longman Carbondale Ill M. Holbrook Morrison, Jr Bernard Cedar Rapids Paul F J. J. Hollander G. W. Brundage Auburn Calif Vincent Starzinger Elizabeth Tyner Sixth Avenue Marion Leela Gonsales Gearhart Dan Johnston Johnston

Youth To Take Psychiatric Test For Gaal Case

Gary Charles Gaal 17 of 727 Third Street SW was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation by Judge William R. Eads. Gaal faces charges of malicious injury to a motor vehicle and a dwelling and breaking and entering in a case linked to his arrest. The proceeding followed discussions at Gearhart and referenced preformatory terms at Anamosa.

Gary Charles Gaal Third Street Gearhart Benevolent Association T Timmer Anamosa

Trial Hearing Set On New Trial For Olson

Judge Warren J. Rees scheduled a 9 a.m. hearing on December 23 for Carl A. Olson, 45, of 624 C Avenue NE, who was convicted on November 24 by a jury of lascivious acts with an eight year old Cedar Rapids girl. The case involves a motion for a new trial. A related discussion attributed to Sargent Shriver about a negative income tax was mentioned but deemed not feasible.

Ulcidls Sargent Shriver Moyers Warren J. Rees Carl A. Olson C Avenue Olson Cedar Rapids

Escapees Nabbed in Shreveport After Month Gone Missing

Two men from Polk county escaped the Anamosa reformatory on November 14 and were arrested in Shreveport, Louisiana by local authorities. Larry Ford, 29, serving 11 years for breaking and entering, and Larry Agee, 26, were identified as suspicious characters after reformatory officials traveled to Shreveport.

Anamosa Shreveport Larry Ford Polk County Larry Agee Reformatory

Memorial Services for Nick J Anderson and William C Brown

Memorial services held at Turner chapel at 10 30 am Thursday led by Rev Richard R Krapfl with burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. William C Brown to be honored at 1 30 pm Friday at Hesser Memorial Chapel by Rev Barton Murray of Cedar Christian Church with burial at Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at the chapel after 2 pm Thursday.

Perry Welsh Leon Gaylord Lesenger Thirty-fourth Street Cedar Rapids Sylvia Bernice Lenicek Chicago Elga Killian California Kenwood Park Methodist Church Mt. Herman Lodge Cedar Chapter Turner Chapel Paul W. Somerville Oakill Cemetery Bessie Blessing Bessie Agnes Blessing William Y. Blessing Fruitland Boulevard Victory Wis Blessing Loren Kimes Katherine Pearson Helen Tokheim Jack Blessing Portland Ore Charles Henderson James C. Scherf Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Woman Pleads Guilty To Forgery Charge

Mrs Robert M Des Combs 4, of 2A Nineteenth avenue SW, pleaded guilty before Judge Charles Penningroth to forgery charges. She faces sentencing Thursday at 10 a m. The accused forged a $125 check dated November 21 to Peoples Bank and Trust.

Robert M. Des Combs Nineteenth Avenue Charles Penningroth Des Combs The Peoples Bank and Trust

Linn County to rethink closing courthouse rotunda plan

Linn county board of supervisors shelved plans to close the courthouse rotunda and consider expanding office space by extending the second and third floors over the rotunda instead. The Wednesday meeting focused on alternative layouts and delaying any closure.

Linn County Board of Supervisors Toma Flear Pfieffer Anthony Scolaro Memorial Commission Chamber of Commerce Scolaro Social Wespee

Power Grid Is Still Best Bet, Swidler Says

Chairman Swidler told Congress that interconnected electrical grids remain the nation’s best path to reliable cheap power. He urged minimum design standards and coordination rules while noting the Northeast blackout prompted reexamination of interdependent grids and caution against isolated systems. The hearing follows an Ontario hydro relay fault near Niagara Falls as the investigation continues.

Swidler Aington UPI Joseph Swidler Federal Power Commission Congress the Leason North East Swidier House U.S Canada FPC Walter Rogers D-Texas Special Commerce Rogers Congressional McCormack D-Mass Ontario Hydroelectric Commission Niagara Falls

Budget funds listed for city projects on page continuation

The budget notes increases under consideration for city hall 42000 street maintenance 135000 sewers 12000 memorial 1500 airport 40000 river front improvement 12000 humane 3000 and liquor 245000, with no new tax funds.

Memorial

Elevator Slides to Basement at Waterloo Courthouse

An elevator at the Black Hawk County courthouse fell four floors to the basement after its power cut, slowed by brakes. Seven people inside escaped injury, including three witnesses in a Cedar Rapids benevolent associations case. Hearing postponed to Wednesday. passenger attorney cited upset witnesses.

Waterloo Black Hawk County Blair Wood Cedar Rapids Atty Tom Riley

Blind man saves six from exploding gas stove

Morton Jones, 44, blind, led his year old daughter and five grandchildren to safety after a gas stove in his Millville trailer exploded. The fire destroyed the trailer, causing over 5 thousand dollars in damage. His wife and older daughter were at work.

Millville N.J Morton Jones Jones Sylvia Bogen

Two Apartments Burglarized and prowler chased

Cedar Rapids detectives logged two apartment break ins and a prowler incident. David Elderkin Jr reported chasing a person from his unlocked First Avenue NE apartment before noon. Laton McGrew said a burglar stole cash from a coin bank and drawers were rummaged at 727 Fifth Avenue SE. Gerald Gamtar also reported coin rolls worth $11.50 taken from his apartment nearby.

Cedar Rapids David Elderkin, Jr Jnvenue NE Elderkin Laton McGrew Fifth Avenue SE Gerald Gamtar

Connecticut Approves Constitutional Redistricting Endorsement

Hartford voters endorsed a revision of the state constitution to align with the U S Supreme Court one man, one vote rulings on legislative apportionment. It becomes law after Governor John Dempsey proclaims the results once canvassed by state election officials.

Hartford Connecticut U. S Supreme Court John Dempsey

All Burned but Christmas Tree in San Francisco

Fire swept through Mrs. Ozie Cogman’s apartment destroying almost everything for Christmas. Firemen saved an aluminum artificial tree from the charred ruin as they left.

San Francisco UPI Ozie Cogman Jfour Lharred

Judge Consolidates Fire Suits From 1964 Cedar Rapids Blaze

Federal Judge Edward J. McManus orders consolidation of the J. W. Butler Paper Co suit with four others over the Cedar Rapids Transfer and Storage warehouse fire. He also overrules a motion for a more definite statement and a dismissal motion by Tip-Top Distributing Co. Cross-claims total over a million dollars. A related canal insurance matter was dismissed after a settlement. A separate tribunal found Darrell A. Pollet guilty of leaving the scene after his car struck a parked vehicle.

Edward J. McManus J. W. Butler Paper Co Chicago Cedar Rapids Transfer and Storage Co Cedar Rapids Transfer Butler Tip-Top Distributing Co Tip-Top Cedar Rapiids South Carolina Insurance Company Winneshiek County Canal Insurance Co Donald Swann Osage A. J. Larson Waukon Donald C. Humpal Ronald Wilson Cresco Isadore Meyer Decorah Robert Anderson Loren M. Hullin Aeir Pollet Eighteenth Street

Chamber Board To Pick Officers For Cedar Rapids Chamber

The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual board meeting Friday at noon at the Roosevelt hotel. A 21 member board will select officers for the coming year with outgoing president James Colbert. The chamber meeting is set for January 12 and Dr. James Van Allen of the University of Iowa will be guest speaker.

Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Peter Jennings Roosevelt Cave Tas Kcrg-Tv Channel 9 James Colbert James van Allen University of Iowa

Gemini 6 and 7 chase ends in orbital gaps

Schirra and Stafford, in the Gemini six and seven rendezvous plan, faced repeated delays after engine issues and an explosion halted an Oct 25 attempt. Schirra piloted Gemini 6, firing jets to reach orbit, while Stafford managed the computer and radio to guide orbital changes and aid the chase.

Schirra Stafford Titan Air Force

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record Gerald Timmer Iowa State Security Assn Lee Gearhart Security Association McLerans Dake Iowa Iowa State Security Association American Security Benevolent Assn Donald C. Cover Gazette St. Luke's Masa M. Nuki Oakland Road William L. Kirkley Karl F. Schade Fourteenth Avenue Waylon E. McCord Robert J. Blood First Avenue NW Richard Fry Fred Diers Seventeenth Street Donald Labs Hiawatha Timmer Kenneth J. Hudak Dorothy J. Hudak Nyle B. Pratt Sally S. Pratt Jerry Lou Jones Leland J. Jones Third Avenue SE Lois Soukup David A. Bush Judith A. Grant Hamilton Street Belva E. Partridge Raymond M. Ulrich Toddvilles Thomas L. Sperfslage First Avenue WE Lila L. Hegland Sunrise Trailer Court Donald R. Cramer Dennis J. Curtin Twenty-seventh Street Joan Swearingen Coldstream Avenue Frederick L. Wedgewond Park Towne Place Kenneth Lee Dudley Walker Edward G. Riedel Roosevelt Hotel Dan Christenson Twentieth Street NW Arthur B. Campbell Carter Street Gerald N. Sumner L Street Geraldine Mae Schoeben Thirty-fifth Street James M. Wall D Avenue NW Armel Hunt Fiftenth Avenue Harlon M. Dehning Second Avenue SE Darrell A. Pollet First Avenue SW Gary Lee Bryant Twentyfirst Avenue Leon G. Lesenger Vietnam Johnson Moauare Enid Lyanyyora Ee Beebe Manon Lexas Way Star Richard Miller Raymond Daley King Cameron Logan Kelly Anna H. Hill George C. Heath Courthouse News Oresdously Wisilly Chris Linn Leo C. Pfieffer Shive, Hull and Hattery Tive Ray Pinch DIAL Rohn Funeral Home Third Avenue John E. Lapes Chamber Board Pierson Ellis Blvd Flowerphone Gemini Turner’s John B. Turner
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