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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1970

Page

3

Weather and birth notices from a 1970 Daily Record

The Daily Record reports temperatures, rainfall, and extended forecast with regional readings for cities including Atlanta Minneapolis Chicago New York Phoenix Seattle and Washington. It lists December rainfall totals and year-to-date figures, barometer and humidity readings, plus a lengthy county and city population change section and numerous birth and service notices from various towns.

Atlanta Minapolis Bismarck Orleans Chicago New York Phoenix Angeles Seattle Miami Washington

Population figures revised for Marion county

The Marion county population data continues from page 1 with updates showing Marion dropping 902 from its preliminary figure, affecting the county’s total population statistic and related planning figures.

Marion

County Totals by County with 1970 and 1960 Figures

County totals list each county with 1970 and 1960 values and % change. Cedar and Fayette show declines, Muscatine and Dubuque increases, while Jackson and Tama show small shifts. Data include Muscatine 37,181 in 1970 up 9.9 percent from 33,840, Dubuque 90,609 up 13.2 from 80,048, Tama 20,147 down from 21,413.

Cedar Muscatine Dubuque Fayette Iowa Jackson Jones Poweshiek Tama

Berry Trial Set Again for February in Linn County

The second trial of James L. Berry Jr., 42, a Center Junction farmer, is scheduled for February 1 in Linn district court on a murder charge. The earlier Jones county trial ended in mistrial with no verdict. A venue change to Linn was granted. Berry allegedly shot Stephen Yarborough, 31, of Maquoketa on June 26 on Berry’s porch after an argument. The victim died the next morning in a Dubuque hospital. Judge B J Maxwell will preside.

James L. Berry, Jr Linn Jones County Linn County Center Junction Stephen Yarborough Maquoketa Berry Yarborough Dubuque B. J. Maxwell

Barta Award Appealed in Linn District Court

The Iowa highway commission filed notice in Linn district court appealing a $65,425 award to Emil W. and Marian Barta by the county compensation commission. The case arises from eminent domain for title to 25.6 acres and a 1.2 acre temporary easement for Interstate 380 south of Cedar Rapids.

Iowa Highway Commission Linn Emil W Marian Barta Bartas Cedar Rapids

City to plan sewage plant expansion deadline set

Cedar Rapids must draft expansion plans by March 1 1972 under state consent orders issued after a Aug 3 1971 investigation linked a Cedar River fish kill to industrial overloading. Wilson Sinclair Penick and Ford Quaker Oats and Cargill face in plant changes to cut BOD and reduce waste loads, with monthly reporting and possible extensions.

Cedar Rapids Wilson-Sinclair Co Penick and Ford, Ltd Quaker Oats Co Cargill, Inc Iowa Water Pollution Control Commission Cedar River Wilson- Sinclair Co Penick and Ford State Health Department Cargill Commission Quaker Oats The Water Pollution Control Commission

Fire tragedy at Hermosillo hotel and fire safety failures

The Hermosillo hotel blaze killed Harold Steinfeld and others as smoke filled rooms. Dr. Lewis Beck and a Casa Grande physician escaped down a drain pipe while a ladder collapse injures two firemen. Fire Chief Slagel notes lack of enclosed interior stairs and no sprinkler requirements contributed to the deaths.

Lewis Beck Rochester N. Y Casa Grande Ariz William Ford Steinfeld Asst R. B. Slagel Slagel Sagel

HMS Argus Joined Royal Navy as First Flight Deck Carrier

The HMS Argus became the first true aircraft carrier with a full-length flight deck when it joined the British navy in 1918, as Britannica notes.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Four Agencies Near Federation Plan in Linn County

Four health and welfare agencies in Linn County near agreement on federation plan. They would replace a joint administrator with new contracts between the agencies and their two main funders the Health Center and UCS. An early January meeting was set to discuss terms.

Linn County County Health Center Board Mental Health Center Family Service Agency Public Health Nursing Assn Citizens Committee On Alcoholism The Health Center and United Community Services UCS Richard Nazette

FBI reports rise in Des Moines Cedar Rapids murders

FBI figures show Des Moines had seven murders or non negligent manslaughters in the first nine months of 1970, up from six last year, while Cedar Rapids had three, two more than 1969. Robberies rose in Des Moines. Cedar Rapids fell. statewide crime rose ten percent in the period.

Washington Des Moines Cedar Rapids U.S. Justice Department Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Cedar U. S

Obituaries for Gertrude Davis and Elmer H. Luke in Cedar Rapids

Gertrude C. Davis 74 of 3322 0 avenue NE died Sunday after a short illness. Born Sept. 9, 1896 in Vermont Illinois, she married Austin M. Davis Sept. 24, 1927 in Iowa City. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs. Keith Harwick, sister Mrs. Harold Thune, and one grandson. Services 1 p.m. Tuesday at Chapel of Memories. burial Cedar Memorial. Elmer H. Luke 58 of 1515 Fourteenth Ave SW died Sunday after a long illness. Born Dec. 29, 1911 in Cedar Rapids, he married Betty E. Dore Dec. 31, 1955. Employed by Penick & Ford Ltd 13 years. member Seventh Day Adventist Church and Amvets. Survived by wife, mother Mrs. Frank Zavodsky, three brothers, two sisters. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday at Chapel of Memories. military graveside Cedar Memorial by Amvets. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Monday or after 12 p.m. Tuesday.

Gertrude C. Davis Avenue NE Cedar Rapids Vermont Ill Austin M. Davis Iowa City Keith Harwick Harold Thune Bruce Young Noelridge Baptist Church Cedar Memorial Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Cchapel Elmer H. Luke Fourteenth Avenue Betty E. Dore Penick & Ford, Ltd Seventh Day Adventist Church Amvets Chapel of Memories Gerald Rexin The

Obituary for Lyle Neisslie longtime Iowa Electric worker

Lyle R Neisslie 76 of 370 Nineteenth street SE died in a Marion nursing home after a long illness He was born November 26 1894 in Clinton and married Nora Schuller July 15 1921 in Cedar Rapids A retired employee of Iowa Electric Light and Power Co he headed large appliance sales He was a charter member of Hanford post American Legion World War I veteran and member of IBEW Local 1362 Surviving are his wife a daughter Mrs C Ray Kratzer of Central City a sister Mrs Marguerite Botheris Cedar Rapids and three grandchildren Private services will be at Turner Chapel East at 1030 a m Tuesday Burial Cedar Memorial Friends may call at Turner East until 10 am Tuesday The casket will not be opened after the service Donations may be made to the Salvation Army.

Lyle R. Neisslie Nineteenth Street Marion Cedar Rapids Clinton Nora Schuller Iowa Electric Light and Power Co Hanford Post American Legion Salvation Army

Obituary: Mrs Don C Oakes of Kalona and Wellman

Mrs Don C Oakes 53 of 2926 Outlook drive SW died Sunday after a long illness. Born Gwen dolyn Brown May 6 1917 near Kalona Iowa she worked for Collins Radio. Surviving husband married May 1 1948 daughter Mrs Daniel Arthur Los Angeles son Duane Mishler Stockholm Maine eight grandchildren parents Charles and Gwen Brown Kalona sister Mrs Frank Thompson Mt Prospect Ill stepsister Velma Zanka Fox River Grove Ill brother Charles A Brown Lincoln Neb. Friends may call Brush chapel noon to 6 p m Tuesday. Services Powell Funeral Home Wellman 2 p m Wednesday by Pastor David Job. Friends may call Powell's Wednesday.

Don C. Oakes Outlook Drive Gwendolyn Brown Kalona Iowa Collins Radio Daniel Arthur Los Angeles Duane Mishler Stockholm Charles O. Brown Frank Thompson Mt. Prospect Ill Velma Zanka Fox River Grove Charles A. Brown Lincoln Neb Brush Chapel Powell Funeral Home Wellman David Job Powell’s

Mrs. Rutan Dies in Fort Myers After Cedar Rapids Life

Mrs George Rutan died Friday in Fort Myers Florida where the Rutans had lived since retiring in 1959. Services and cremation are planned for Monday in Fort Myers. Survivors in Cedar Rapids area include three sons George Jr of Cedar Rapids John of Marion and Theodore of Anamosa and a daughter Hilda Davidson of Cedar Rapids.

George Rutan Fort Myers Fla Rutans Cedar Rapids George, Jr John Marion Theodore Anamosa Hilda Davidson

Memorial services for Murrin and DeLahery

Memorial services for Joseph Francis Murrin at St Patrick's Church at 9 30 am on Tuesday with burial at Mt Calvary. Rosary tonight at 7 30 pm in Teahen chapel. Agnes DeLahery services held at St Matthew's Church Monday at 10 am conducted by Rev Louis McDonough with burial at Westgate Mt Calvary cemetery.

Murrin Joseph Francis St. Patrick’s Church Mt. Calvary Teahen Chapel DeLahery Agnes St. Matthew’s Catholic Church Louis McDonough Westgate Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Robins widow Nora L White dies. rites in Robins

Nora L White widow of Edward White and lifelong Linn county resident died Monday at Americana Nursing Center. Born July 11, 1884 in Kansas she belonged to the Church of the Brethren Robins Art Club and Ladies Aid. Surviving sister Mrs A B Frontress of Robins. Services at Turner Chapel East 10:30 a.m. Wednesday led by Rev Elmer West of Garrison. Burial in Shiloh Cemetery. Memorial fund for Robins Church of the Brethren suggested. Friends may call at the chapel.

Nora L. White Edward White Robins Linn County Americana Nursing Center Kansas Church of the Brethren In Art Club of Ladies’ Aid A. B Turner Chapel Elmer Garrison Shiloh Robins Church of the Brethren

Marion Man Dies After Being Struck in Texas

Harlan Hotz, 70, of 2495 Fourteenth Avenue Marion, died Sunday in LaFeria Texas where he was staying for the winter after a car struck him. Born February 19 1900 he married Dorothy Church May 20 1947 in Cedar Rapids. He retired from the Greyhound Lines. He leaves a wife two daughters four stepchildren twenty grandchildren ten great grandchildren four brothers and one sister. Services are pending.

Harlan Hotz Fourteenth Avenue Marion LaFeria Texas Dorothy Church Cedar Rapids Grayhound Lines Harlan Bixler Don Lyon Olin Marion Thompson Howard Bean Ivan Stoneking Mt. Vernon Robert Hupton East Moline Ill Ernest Lisbon Ervin Mervin Eldon Ted Clothier

J G Rice Formerly of Mt Vernon Dies in California

James G. Rice a former Cedar Rapids businessman died in Citrus Heights California after a long illness. He had lived in rural Mt Vernon until recently and was a member of the Cedar Rapids York Rite Masonic bodies. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth and two sisters in California. Burial in Mt Vernon cemetery.

MT. Vernon James G. Rice Cedar Rapids Citrus Heights Calif Mr. Rice Elizabeth California Mt. Vernon Cemetery

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