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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1967

Page

4

Five Day Forecast And Local Weather And Notices

The Daily Record lists high temperatures Sunday lows overnight and precipitation, with cities like Atlanta Miami Chicago New Orleans and Houston shown. It also forecasts temperatures two to four degrees below normal through Saturday and notes regional snowfall and barometric readings.

Atlanta Miami 'S Mismarck Ny Opetis Chicago N. Orleans Denver New York Duluth Ehoanix Houston L. Angeles Washington

Family notices and court listings from Cedar Rapids area

Dec 17 notices list births with multiple families, several marriages and divorce dismissals. Names include Roger Steggall and John Swan with addresses in Cedar Rapids, plus spouses and partners in surrounding cities. The record includes resuscitator calls and minor city incidents with times and locations.

Cary Grant Caught In The Middle In Dream Wife Chapter Nine

Cary Grant stars in Dream Wife as the central figure in a Monday night TV movie event. CH. 9 on KCRG-TV features a dramatic plot turn and romantic intrigue for viewers seeking classic cinema.

Cary Grant Kcrg-Tv

R F Galloway former Cedar Rapids pastor dies

Dr. R Franklin Galloway a Cedar Rapids resident and Kenwood Presbyterian pastor emeritus died at United Presbyterian Home Washington. Born January 21 1880 in Washington he served churches in Iowa Ohio California Arkansas Oklahoma and Iowa. Surviving are five children nineteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services set in Washington and Turner chapel east with entombment at Chapel of Memories.

R. Franklin Galloway Cedar Rapids Kenwood Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Home Washington Beulah Stewart Galloway United Presbyterian Church USA Ohio California Arkansas Oklahoma Iowa Kenwood Colorado Eleanor van Valkenburgh Sacramento Calif Wilma Grim Roberta Carey Colorado Springs Colo Donald Green Bay Wis Eugene Galloway Omaha

Obituary notices for Lydia Elias and George Martelle

Lydia Irene Elias wife of Stanley F Elias of Cedar Rapids died Sunday at 537 Thirtieth Street SE born May 12 1902 in Johnson County former registered nurse Mercy School of Nursing married July 31 1943 in Cedar Rapids member of St Wenceslaus church and Mercy Hospital Nurses Alumnae Surviving husband sister and brother Services at St Wenceslaus Church Tuesday 10 am burial St John Cemetery Rosary Monday 7 30 pm Turner Chapel East. George Willis Martelle 77 Cedar Rapids resident 55 years died Sunday after brief illness born July 6 1890 Schuyler Nebraska married Blanche Brothers Jan 15 1915 Rock Island Illinois retired locomotive engineer Rock Island railroad lifetime honorary member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers past chief and president National Association of Retired Veteran Railway Employes member of Townsend Club Crescent Masonic Lodge Ambar Grotto First Pentecostal Church Survived by wife Blanche Services 1 30 pm Tuesday Brady Mortuary First Pentecostal Church Crescent Lodge Masons meet 1 pm Tuesday Koszta Cemetery near Marengo Burial Brady Mortuary.

Lydia Irene Elias Stanley F. Elias Johnson County Cedar Rapids Mercy School of Nursing St. Wenceslaus Church Mercy Hospital Assa Paul Bingaman Gilbert Schmidt A. W. Chihak St. John’s Cemetery Turner Chapel East Msgr. Chihak George Willis Martelle Center Point Road Schuyler Neb Blanche Brothers Rock Island, Til Rock Island Railroad Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Cchief National Assn Townsend ‘Club No Crescent Masonic Lodge Ambar Grotto First Pentecostal Church Blanche Brady Mortuary James O. McCoy Crescent Lodge Masonic Lodge Koszta Cemetery Marengo

Birth of Michelle Marie Burbach Dims Bright Future

Michelle Marie Burbach died Monday, day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Burbach of 1103 Thirty fourth Street NE. Survived by parents and brother Michael. grandparents Joseph LaGrange Amana and F. L. Burbach Wynot Neb. great grandmother Mary LaGrange Marengo and great grandfather I A Lam mers Fordye Neb. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at Mt Calvary cemetery by Rev Louis McDonough of St Matthew's Catholic church Teahen funeral home in charge.

Michelle Marie Burbach Gary A. Burbach Thirty Fourth Street Michael Joseph LaGrange Amana F. L. Burbach Wynot Neb Mary LaGrange Marengo I. A. Lammers Fordye, Neb Mt. Calvary Cemetery Louis McDonough St. Matthew's Catholic Church Teahen

Kaufman Rites for Mrs Thomas Kaufman

Mrs Thomas Kaufman 78 of 4316 Golf Street NE died Sunday at her daughter’s home in Walker. Born January 7 1889 in Freeport Illinois she married Thomas H Kaufman September 12 1907 in Wacoma. Survived by two daughters Mrs Sherman and Mrs Clyde Hurst three sons George Clair and Tom Kaufman a sister Mary Mincks ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Services 130 PM Thursday at Murdoch chapel Center Point with Rev Richard A Snyder. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at Murdoch chapel.

Irene Kaufman Golf Street Ray Sherman Walker Freeport Ill Wacoma Thomas H. Kaufman Sherman Clyde Hurst Cedar Rapids George ‘Kaufman Alexandria Wash Mary Mincks California Murdoch

William Schmatt Cedar Rapids Steamfitter Dies After Long Illness

William A. Schmatt Cedar Rapids resident and long time Steamfitters Union agent died Sunday after a long illness Born December 25 1892 in Cedar Rapids he was married to Grace Atwood July 1 1914 In addition to his wife survivors include a daughter Mrs J L Vancel of Sacramento a son Gaylor D Schmatt five grandchildren a brother and four sisters Services will be held at Turner Chapel East at 10 30 a m Wednesday conducted by Rev Allen S Van Cleve burial Cedar Memorial Friends may call at the chapel

William A. Schmatt Maplewood Drive Cedar Rapids Steamfitters Union Grace Atwood Marshall, Minn J. L. Vancel Sacramento Calif Gaylor D

Death of Cedar Rapids resident Harry Greenlee

Harry Glenn Greenlee 9292 Eighth avenue SE Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a long illness. Born November 17 1892 in Ames he married Gladys Gourley November 23 1955 in Cedar Rapids. He was a retiree and Building Trade Union member. Survived by wife daughter in law and two step children four grandchildren two brothers. Services at Turner chapel east conducted by Rev J Burton Mark of First Baptist Church. Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call until 1 pm Tuesday. Casket will not be opened after the service.

Harry Glenn Greenlee Eighth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Ames Gladys M. Gourley Greenlee Building Trade Union Harry Ross Streeter, Ill Ronald Nelson James R. Gourley John B. Greenlee Primghar Ray Greenlee Davenport Turner Chapel East J. Burton Mark First Baptist Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Services for Robert Swalley in Brush chapel

Robert Swalley 43 of 1221 Second St SW will be held at the Brush chapel at 1 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. William Harnish. Born Sept 14 1924 in Sterling Illinois he married Helen Novak July 5 1950 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by wife a daughter Debra Kay a son Robert Le Roy Jr his mother and many relatives. Burial Linwood cemetery. Friends may call Monday afternoon.

Robert Swalley Second Street Brush Chapel William Harnish Sterling, Ill Helen Novak Cedar Rapids Teamsters Union Helen Debra Kay Robert le Roy, Jr Edward Swalley David Goodall Audrey Ellender Houston Lucille Swalley Mildred Brown Cresco Richard Arnold Edward Vernon Leland William Brushchapel Linwood Cemetery

Mrs. Grover O'Dell dies after brief illness in Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Grover O'Dell 82 of 1560 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died Monday after a brief illness. Widow of Grover C. O'Dell she was born September 30 1885 in Indiana and had lived in Cedar Rapids since August 1966. Surviving are a daughter.

Gladys Fern O'Dell Fifth Avenue SE Grover C. O'Dell Cedar Rapids Indiana

Obituary Notice for Mrs George Warkentine and Kin

Mrs George Warkentine of Cedar Rapids dies leaving two sisters Mrs H C Bradley of Fort Wayne Indiana and Mrs E G Wenz of Largo Florida and one grandchild. Services at Beatty Bearle funeral home 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev J Richard Wagner of First Congregational church. Burial Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Tuesday.

George Warkentine Cedar Rapids H. C. Bradley Ft. Wayne Ind E. G. Wenz Largo Fla Beatty-Bearle Funeral Home J. Richard Wagner First Congregational Church Oak Hill Cemetery

Tragic death of Hubert T. Sullivan in Cedar Rapids

Hubert T. Sullivan 32 of 815 Nineteenth Street NW died in an automobile accident Saturday. Born January 18 1935 in Ryan he lived in Cedar Rapids 20 years and worked for the city. Survived by his wife Arlene a son and two daughters his mother and three sisters. Funeral arrangements at Monahan Stewart with calling Tuesday. Services Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St Patrick church. Burial Mt Calvary. Rosary Tuesday 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Hubert T. Sullivan Nineteenth Street Ryan Cedar Rapids Sullivan City of Linn County Safety Patrol Teamsters Union Arlene Patrick Kathleen Diane Nora Sullivan Bernard Christensen Ronald Yeater Caryl Larson Monahan- Stewart Funeral Home St. Patrick’s Church J. Robert McDonald Mt. Calvary Cemetery Father McDonald

Obituary of Mrs Marie A Jirsa 1883 1967

Mrs Marie A Jirsa 84 of 3124 Sixth Street SW died Sunday after a long illness Born at the same address November 17 1883 she was a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident She was a member of Cedar Chapter Order of Eastern Star Girls Auxiliary to the Children s Home and Auxiliary to Crippled Children s hospital Surviving are a daughter Mrs Harold Harrington of Fort Collins Colorado two sons Emil F Jirsa of Cedar Falls and Lumir G Jirsa of Cedar Rapids four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Memorial services will be held Tuesday at 10 a m at Janeba Kuba funeral home west with Rev Wm B Harnish Burial will be at Cedar Memorial cemetery Friends may call after 7 tonight and donations may be made to a charity of choice instead of flowers.

Marie A. Jirsa Sixth Street Jirsa Cedar Chapter Order of Eastern Star Children’s Home Crippled Children’s Hospital Harold Harrington Ft. Collins Colo Emil F. Jirsa Cedar Falls Lumir G Cedar Rapids Janeba- Kuba Funeral Home Wm. B. Harnish Cedar Memorial Cemetery Janeba-Kuba Funeral Home

Josephine Lewis 85 of Cedar Rapids Dies After Brief Illness

Josephine Lewis 85 widow of James Lewis of 1420 C street SW died Sunday after a brief illness. Born in Cedar Rapids March 12 1882 she was a lifelong resident and retired employee of Quaker Oats Co. Surviving is a brother Joseph Pisark of Cedar Rapids. Services Wednesday at Kuba funeral home east 9:15 a m and Requiem Mass at St Wenceslaus church 9:30 a m. Burial Oak Hill cemetery after 7 p m today. Rosary 7:30 p m Tuesday at the funeral home.

Josephine Lewis C Street James Lewis Cedar Rapids Quaker Oats Co St. Wenceslaus Church Joseph Pisark Kuba Funeral Home Anthony W. Chihak Oak Hill Cemetery Funeral Home

Cedar Rapids Widow Irma Luckey Dies After Illness

Irma Marie Luckey widow of Lyle D Luckey and lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died Sunday after a long illness. Born June 6 1919 in Eldora she leaves son Jack M Root of Thailand a grandson her father Jess Valandingham of Rochester NY sister Irene Brown Robins four brothers Jess John Valandingham Cedar Rapids Harry Valandingham San Francisco Alvin Coleman St Louis. Services at Turner Chapel West with cremation. friends may call at the chapel.

Irma Marie Luckey Eighth Avenue SE Lyle David Luckey Cedar Rapids Eldora Jack M. Root Thailand Jess L. Valandingham Rochester N.Y Irene Brown Robins Jess John Valandingham Harry Valandingham San Francisco Calif Alvin Coleman St. Louis Turner Chapel West

Infant Timothy Kolek Dies After Sudden Illness

Timothy Kolek infant son of Dennis and Mrs Kolek died at home in Cedar Falls following a sudden illness. Born June 12 1967 in Waterloo he is survived by his parents grandparents Adolph Fant and Burton Kolek Cedar Rapids and a Cedar Rapids great grandfather Frank J Nemecek with other relatives.

Timothy Lee Kolek Dennis Kolek Cedar Falls Waterloo Adolph Fant Burton Kolek Cedar Rapids Frank J. Nemecek

Obituary for Joseph Wilson of Des Moines

Great grandfather Joseph Wilson of Des Moines passed away. Services at Brush Chapel 3 30 p.m. Tuesday conducted by Rev Paul A Scheidt of Concordia Lutheran Church. Burial in Czech National Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel after 6 30 p.m. Monday.

Joseph Wilson Des Moines Brush Chapel Paul A. Scheidt Concordia Lutheran Church Czech National Cemetery

Memorial Services for Dorothy Stemlar Riemann Held

Memorial services were conducted Monday by the Rev. George W. Carlson for Dorothy Stemlar Riemann. Burial followed in Oak Hill cemetery.

Riemann Dorothy Stemlar Turner Chapel George W. Carlson Oak Hill Cemetery

Seven Injured In Two Icy County Road Accidents

Deputies investigated two crashes on icy road 27 near Central City Sunday morning. Norma G. Knapp from rural Central City was hurt in the first collision. In the second, four Central City residents and two Maquoketa residents were injured, with Willard Clary Jr and Jerald Keeney among the injured. Cars left the road into a ditch. Clary’s vehicle was demolished after a 30 foot drop. Hospital reports list varying conditions for the seven injured.

Sheriff's Deputies Central City Maquoketa Norma G. Knapp Willard Clary, Jr Janice Merritt Patsy Edgerly Sharon Clary Jerald R. Keeney Gib Collins Clary Norma Knapp St. Luke’s Hospital Keeney Collins

Court continues talks on reapportionment and welfare aid

A three judge federal panel discussed delaying new congressional districts until the 1970 census. The court found the 1961 California redistricting unconstitutional and ordered a new plan for 1968 elections. It also ruled that reinstatement rights for workers on strike are not contingent on job availability and ordered hearings on a California welfare delay law.

U.S California

Explosion and Fire Hit Houston Armco Plant

An explosion and fire struck the Armco Steel plant near the Houston ship channel. Harris County sheriff's department reports an undetermined number of people injured.

Houston Armco API Armco Steel Houston Ship Channel Harris County Sheriff's Department

Cedar Rapids Woman Treated For Gunshot Wound

A 24 year old Cedar Rapids woman Judy Love was treated at Mercy hospital Sunday evening for gunshot wounds in the lower back. She said she was in the alley between the 900 block of Seventh and Eighth streets SE when the shooting occurred. Investigators said the incident is under inquiry and she was released after treatment.

Cedar Rapids Judy Love Mercy Hospital

Mexico's 1968 Budget Tops History At 4.9 Billion

Mexico City AP reports the proposed 1968 federal budget reaches 4.9 billion dollars, the largest in the nation's history, with the largest shares earmarked for education and culture.

Mexico City Mexico

Widow Keeps Home Fish Shop Amid Zoning Fight in Cedar Rapids

Esther Koffron, mother of nine, runs a basement tropical fish shop in Cedar Rapids now ruled noncompliant with B-1 zoning. She may have to return to ADC if city officials deny the occupancy appeal or require a special permit. The case follows a complaint by neighbor Keith Memler and involves potential changes through the board of adjustment or planning commission.

Cedar Rapids ADC Esther Koffron Avenue NE Koffron D Avenue NE City Building Department Keith Memler B Avenue NE Memler Eighth Avenue SE

Oliver Arrested In Launderette On Burglary Tool Charge

Daniel L. Oliver 33 of 814 Wellington St SE was arrested at the Kingdom Launderette on Mt Vernon Rd SE for carrying a concealed weapon and possession of burglary tools. A loaded revolver and more rings of vending machine keys were found in his car after a search warrant. He was arraigned and given until Dec 28 for plea or movement. bond was posted and a hearing date set for forfeiture of seized items.

Daniel L. Oliver Wellington Street Kingdom Launderette Mt. Vernon Road Oliver Loren Hullinger William Eads

State studies recent wave of illness in CLR

Officials from the Iowa State Hygienic Laboratory seek to identify the flu like illness affecting Cedar Rapids students. Throat swabs and blood samples were taken from Franklin junior high pupils as tests assess whether this is influenza and if Asian flu or another strain is involved. Results pending.

Clr State Hygienic Laboratory University of Iowa Cedar Rapidians W. J. Hausler, Jr Franklin Junior High School Hausler State Department of Health Kalamazoo Lansing Mich Florida Iowa Cedar Rapids Clarinda Story City Federal Public Health Service United States

Clary Arrested in Zobac Breakin Case

Glen R. Clary, 20, of 1007 Fifth Street NW, was arrested Sunday on burglary charges connected to the Dec 9 theft from Lester Zobac at 1224 Thirty third Street SE. Two others implicated. no charges yet. He is held in city jail pending arraignment.

Glen R. Clary Fifth Street Lester Zobac Thirty-third Street Clary

Want ads work like a computer seeking buyers for you

Compact sales notice asserts that want ads function as a fast, efficient tool to connect buyers and sellers, promising swift results through automated matching. It emphasizes ease and speed in placing advertising to attract interested parties.

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