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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1970

Page

3

Cedar Rapids hog and Chicago livestock prices steady

Prices paid on the Cedar Rapids hog market Saturday were steady with Thursday’s figures for the mainPackers and country deliveries. The Chicago Stock Yards report lists cattle prices across prime, choice, good and utility categories, with lambs and poultry figures noted, followed by obituary: A. Weiss, former town district officer and East Lutheran missionary, died Christmas Day in Vinton. services set for Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Cedar Rapids St Eady Ind Lee “Aal Chicaco Livestock Chicago Chicago Vinton Gesina A. Weiss East Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

U.S. Congressman Reports North Vietnam Prisoner Privileges

Rep. Montgomery after talks in Vientiane said North Vietnamese officials described American prisoners as allowed to participate in sports and receive three kilo Christmas packages. He cited discussions on prisoner information, Hanoi access, and potential releases while noting North Vietnam claimed prisoners are well cared for and deaths are due to natural diseases.

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Probate Notices and Executor Appointment in Iowa

Probate notices announce Florence Day Robertson as executor of Florence Edith Day Robertson estate and Nellie C. Hodge estate in Linn and Cedar Rapids counties. Creditors must file claims within six months. heirs warned to present debts and seek allowance in district court as required by law. Additional notices cover dissolution actions, wills, and multiple probate-related filings across counties, with dates in December 1970.

Aia Horta Lowa Florence Robertson Robartson Herch Becenner Weiter District Court Ingeberad Agai Beamon Robert C. Sheer Nsid Pate Sata Tava Carl Hey District Court of State of Iowa Linn Nellie C. Hodge Nellie C. Hadse Nellie C. Hitday Ain Tay Robert Cy AbeHler Betwre Snc Lowe Jonn St Locke Loretta EL Rlaughter Retta M Slaughter John W. Locke Loretta Hannah Slaughter Slauster Lorette Hasitagney Marie G. Luck Laretta H. Sisumi Retta H. Siauanter Sag County Relia Hannah Isa L. King G. Locke Estat Iriel Court Law Daly ‘Marian Ednar L. King Qld Eveculer Cedar Rapids Lawa Conderanaton Edgar L Lowe State Iowa Towa Infrimary Todd No Zecar Rapids Mt Record Lanlitry WPL Auten Ciedar Wapides Estark Elin A. Sloan Baul E Yale Ranean Jer Neten Atet Harold Shaany Charles Harald Sion Ite Hereny Linn County Lava Snd Aoflicans Netvoicy Petitivier Murray Oma Sonable Shawn Turner Arays Judiele Linn In Aya He Gerigg Sroakira Taaibuion Sher Howe Fee Lows Caun Warowley Amartin Robert Taylor Elizabeth Tayvoy Joan Fontaine George Sanders Ivanhoe Walter Scott Yale Commission Iowa State Highway Land Esa Rail Cope

Etna Eruption Spews Lava Toward Coastline

Mount Etna unleashed lava from its northeast crater with a flow reaching 10 miles to the coast. Flaming lava descended about 4,900 feet down the slopes but did not threaten inhabited areas. The volcano has been active intermittently for several years.

Catania Mt. Etna Etna

Mauon News Sells House W and W in vestments

Mauon News reports two residential transfers. 107 Fifth Avenue transfers to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Begley, with possession Jan 3, via John Zachar Jr. Co. Realtors and Thomas J. Siegalan Real Estate. 1900 Henderson Drive sold by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Eden to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wendling of Maplewood Drive, possession Feb 1.

W and W Investments Fifth Avenue Thomas L. Begley Fourth Street John Zachar, Jr and Co Ing. Realtors Thomas J. sieGaw An Real Estate Raymond W. Eden Hendergan Drive Thomas Wendling Maplewood Drive Edens Hiawatha

Local Church Directory Listings Across Town

A rundown of area churches with pastors, service times, and Sunday school hours for multiple denominations including Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, and Seventh Day churches. Listings cover names like Rev William Larson Rev Lawrence Sprankle Rev Dion Martin Rev Tarn Hawkins Rev Justin Kane Rev Carl Manternach Rev Bernard Grady Rev Peter Morgan Rev Roger Peterson Rev Landis Grass Rev John Huber Jr Rev Lloyd Cumings Rev Clive Cook and Rev Jean Hatter along with worship times and church locations on streets such as 1000th Ave 14th Ave 15th St McGowan Blvd Grand Ave 27th St 8th Ave and Highway 13.

Bethel Baptist 1000Th Ave William C. Larson First Baptist 14Th Ave Lawrence B. ‘Sprankle Grace Baptist 15Th Dion R Martin Robins Faith Baptist Main Mentzer Streets Tarn R. Hawkins Jerheet St. Joseph’s Catholic Sthave Justin A. Kane Carl Manternach Bernard Grady Christian McGowan Blvd Peter M. Morgan Ascension Lutheran Grand Ave Roger W. Peterson Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Landis D. Grass St. Paul's Lutheran Missouri Synod John D. Huber, Jr United Methodist Lloyd C Robert M. Cumings Frairie Chapel Clive Cook 8Th Ave Jean P. Hatter Rupert B . Lapthorn Sermo Jesus S. 15Th Rober. McCracken W. J. Kuryluk

Black Children Share Candy Sing For City Officials

About 60 junior high students from Avondale distributed 50 boxes of candy and sang carols at Cincinnati city hall juvenile court and police and fire stations. They presented treats to Mayor Eugene Ruehlmann and officials while communities noted past violence including a patrolman’s shooting and a window being shot at a fire station. The effort came from local businesses and industries supporting the neighborhood’s youth.

Cincinnati UPI City Hall Childress Avondale Eugene Ruehlmann

Yuletide LSD Cards Sent to Brazil from U.S. Source

Federal agents traced Christmas cards sent to Brazilian addicts that were soaked in a solution of LSD. The cards were impregnated in the mail by a sender in the United States, with investigators noting the cards bore no identifying stamps beyond the sender. The case emerged as authorities checked mail among Brazilian addicts.

Brasilia Brazil U.S S&d

World War II shell kills boy in Germany

A 4 year old boy was killed when a World War II flak shell he was attempting to saw in half exploded in his face. He had found the shell and several other wartime devices near his home in Quickborn Germany.

Quickborn Germany UPI Patice Joer

Marion Resident Hurt in Two Car Collision

Carolyn H. Davidson of Marion was charged with driving without a license after a Friday evening crash at the intersection of Second Avenue and Tenth Street SE. Gravatt of Marion operated the other car. Davidson was treated for a scalp laceration at St Luke’s hospital and released.

Carolyn H. Davidson Fifth Avenue Marion Iowa Second Avenue Tenth Street William R. Gravatt Hillview Drive

Inmate Offers to Swap for POWs in Christmas Gesture

Soledad inmate John Stamp and about 10 other convicts from 15 U S prisons say they are ready to volunteer to exchange themselves with North Vietnam for American POWs on a one to one basis. Stamp, a life term from Dayton Ohio, said the plan is a peace on earth gesture and some prisoners would be eligible for parole after 200 days. In Delmaree California, burglars stole $250 from a cafe box but failed to break into the cash register, while a separate note mentions bacteria consuming crab shells and old material.

Soledad Cali UPI Soledad State U. S North Vietnam John ‘Stamp Dayton Ohio Sone Willig Decorah Winneshtek Delmaree California Francis Modry the Rainbows Stanin

From Nine to Five Prison Inmates Focus on Humanity

Prison administrator C. Stonewell says inmates involved in the trade are not radical or political types. They are motivated by humanitarian concerns and seek no publicity or attention.

C. ¥. Stonewell

At 17 Named to Poston County's GOP Committee

Cleveland AP reports high school senior Arthur Fridrich, 17, was named associate vice-chairman of the Cuyahoga County Republican Organization. The post creates a seat on the party's 15 member policy committee when he turns 18 in May. Fridrich, president of the county Teen-Age Republican club, has long worked in GOP politics since 1967, aiding Seth Taft in Cleveland mayoral campaigns. His parents are registered Democrats.

Cleveland Cuyahoga County Arthur Fri U.S. Supreme Court Fridrich Republican Club GOP Seth ‘Vald Pri ‘Ditch Seth Taft Taft Carll Stokes

Nursing Home Diet Criticism Highlights Shortfalls

DES MOINES UPI A number of nursing homes operate with dietary practices far below standards. Common problems include lack of necessary nutrients in menus and poor kitchen sanitation. The state health department plans to issue a detailed dietary aids list covering protein amounts and vitamin C needs for facilities of different sizes. The association urges written menus and professional help to ensure proper nutrition and cleanliness.

Des Moines UPI Tews Nursing Home Assa Pri Nursing Home Association Tawa Health Department Association Pheysonnel Health Department Nursing Team Association

Good Samaritan Robbed After Help Effort Near Davenport

A Davenport man, Vernon Nelson, 41, was struck with a soda bottle and robbed while helping two stranded motorists on Highway 1 near Davenport. He suffered minor head injuries and was in good condition. Three to five male youths were being sought in connection with the incident.

Davenport

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