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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1970
Page
3
The forecast calls for snow in the north Friday with high temperatures five to ten degrees and lows below zero to ten below in the north. By Saturday the north reaches the upper 20s to 30s while the south stays in the 20s. Multiple local notices include births, traffic fines, service details, and obituaries with names and addresses.
The Committee of Liaison with Families of Servicemen Detained in North Vietnam produced a list of 335 last June, with four added on November 14 totaling 339. Pentagon sources estimate at least 378 Americans held captive in North Vietnam and 781 missing or captured there, plus 541 in South Vietnam and 230 in Laos. Kennedy noted no sign of imminent prisoner releases and that invitations to share the list stem from years of private talks.
Six persons were named to the Linn County air pollution board of review by supervisors. The panel includes Edna Herbst Frank Hulbert Charles Hastings Don Hattery Donald Siggins and Dr Robert Youngman Beloit. The board will review appeals from orders of the air pollution control officer. Other appointments include James Sampson to a new term on the county board of health and Dr Victor L Klopfenstein to three years on the health board. Kenneth Marsh is reappointed to a five year term on the conservation board.
Linn County board approves assigning welfare payments in dissolution cases to the welfare board. Action follows state dissolution law requiring social welfare board and majority district judges approval. Proposal goes to seven judges of the Eighth district. becomes effective if four sign.
A cross between a male donkey and a female horse yields a hybrid with the donkey’s endurance and sure-footedness and the horse’s strength and bulk. The animal combines favorable traits from both parents in a single bred form.
Dr. Lawrence A. Kessler of Cedar Rapids died after a brief illness at 1026 Thirty-third Street SE. A 1916 Northwestern dental graduate, he practiced 51 years and is survived by Mae Hanzlik, a son in Chicago, a daughter in Vancouver, and five grandchildren. Services Thursday at Turner Chapel East with entombment in Chapel of Memories. contributions to Shriners Crippled Children's fund suggested. Sister Mary Etienne Tibeau, 84, longtime Cedar Rapids resident and Mercy sister, died after a long illness. Born in Charles City, she taught at Sacred Heart School and Mt. Mercy College among others. wake Tuesday at Sacred Heart chapel. Stewart Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Anna Bednashek longtime Cedar Rapids resident died Monday after a brief illness. Born November 1, 1880 in Czechoslovakia she came to the United States as a child and with husband Frank farmed near Mt. Vernon. Surviving daughters Mrs. William Michalek and Mrs. Roy Adams, seven grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren, two brothers Frank Kucera and Emil, and a sister Mrs. Frances Savel. Services Wednesday at Brush chapel with Rev. A L Zachar. Burial Czech National cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p m Tuesday.
John F. Dvorak 80 retired farmer of 2832 Westwood Drive NW Cedar Rapids died Monday after a long illness. Born March 21 1890 in Czechoslovakia he came to the United States at 17 and farmed near Swisher. Survived by son Frank J. of Cedar Rapids nine grandchildren five great grandchildren and his Luxembourg wife Emma Hanzlik died 1951. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m. Brush Chapel Rev. A T. Washington. Burial Concord Cemetery Garner Iowa. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Leo F Grunwald 658 Knoll Street SE Cedar Rapids a retired Rapids Chevrolet Co employee died Monday after a long illness Born February 24 1899 in New London Wisconsin he was married to Marge Batten June 4 1922 in Cedar Rapids He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and his sister in law Marcella Wiegand Appleton Wisconsin survives Services at Turner Chapel East 130 p m Thursday by Very Rev Canon D A Loferski Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
Frank E. Ochenfels 84 of 1026 Eleventh Street NE died Monday after a long illness. A Cedar Rapids resident 25 years he was born April 10 1888 in Norway Iowa and survived by a daughter Mrs Bernard Moreno Chicago four sons Wilber Randolph Town Md Malford Marion and Harold and Leroy Cedar Rapids eight sisters and a brother. Services 10 am Wednesday at St Michael's Church Norway Burial in Norway Rosary Tuesday 8 pm at Broshin Norway.
Former resident Mark Peter Ford son of Mr and Mrs Gene Ford of Seattle died Monday from injuries after a car struck him. He was 18. Survivors include grandfather Patrick Ford of Cedar Rapids. Memorial mass at 10 am Wednesday at St Jude church in Cedar Rapids and same time services are planned in Seattle.
Memorial services held for Gertrude C Davis at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Chapel of Memories with Pastor Bruce Young. Burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Cedar Memorial funeral home in charge. Lyle R Neisslie services at Turner chapel east at 10 30 a.m. Tuesday by Canon D A Loferski. Nora L White service at Turner chapel east 10 30 a.m. Wednesday by Rev Elmer West. burial Shiloh cemetery. Elmer H Luke service at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Chapel of Memories by Rev Gerald Rexin. military graveside by Amvets at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Cedar Memorial funeral home in charge.
A federal grand jury convened in Cedar Rapids on Monday and was expected to wind up deliberations Tuesday afternoon. U S Attorney Evan Hultman said six or seven indictments were anticipated, though more matters remained under investigation.
The Linn County medical examiner ruled the death of 24 year old Lawrence Ralph Stewart at 209 First Avenue SW a death by own action. Police responded at 2:48 a.m. Saturday after a call reporting a self inflicted .22 caliber rifle shot. Stewart, formerly of Charles City, had moved to Cedar Rapids in August and worked for Highway Equipment Co. The body was taken to Hage Funeral Home in Charles City.
The 1970 Parade of Lights route in Cedar Rapids is listed on page 7A of the Gazette. City recreation department and Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. organized the parade and published the route details.
Discontented city employees sign petitions criticizing the disparity in pay raises after Chief George Matias questioned equality of departments. Petitions from sanitation and streets staff urge equal treatment and note all departments support the city, not police or fire special treatment.
Robert G. Kremer aged 30 of 151 Devonwood avenue SW was arrested for assault and battery. His wife Lois filed the information before Justice Glenn Powers accusing him of beating her at a party. Kremer received a 30 day sentence with 23 days suspended and a $25 fine plus costs for the remaining seven days.
Mayor Canney of Cedar Rapids pushes to place the national passenger train route to best serve Iowans. Iowa and Illinois commissions weigh Rock Island and Milwaukee corridors with proposed stops and funding rules. Operations could begin May 1 as the federally supported independent rail agency studies lines.
Iowa officials from Gov. Robert Ray to county clerks discuss extending voting rights to 18 year olds after the Supreme Court ruling. Counties face split ballots or separate machines for under 21 voters while awaiting legislative action in Des Moines. Ray aims for a decision before January 11.
About 800 persons ages 18 to 20 are registered to vote in Linn County per three commissioners of voter registration. Cedar Rapids reports roughly 550 registrations, Marion 50, while townships and towns outside Cedar Rapids and Marion total about 200.
The court decision to lower the voting age to 18 drew praise from President Nixon and party leaders. Republicans Rogers Morton and Democrats Lawrence O'Brien urged rapid state action and voter registration for 1972. Senate leaders Mansfield Javits Magnuson welcomed the ruling while Ervin and Allen questioned constitutional compatibility.
New York AP reports the navy’s F-14 fighter conducted its first test flight Monday from Grumman Corp. air field at Calverton Long Island.
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