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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1964
Page
6
A city weather forecast notes clear to partly cloudy skies with warmer highs Saturday through Sunday. The report lists barometer 30.28, humidity 66 percent at 6 p.m., and northeast winds, plus various funeral notices for multiple Iowa towns with service times and churches.
A historical survey details how Soviet aid shaped Sun Yat sen era reforms and the formation of the Kuomintang and Chinese Communist Party. It notes Mao’s ascent, the 1927 split, the long march, WWII alliances with the Kuomintang, and the postwar victories culminating in Mao’s 1949 republic, an atom bomb test in 1949, and rapid industrial expectations despite poverty.
Mrs. Grosvenor, active in suffrage events and milk purifier campaigns, dies leaving husband and six children. Surviving son Melville Bell Grosvenor heads the society and magazine. daughters include Gertrude Hubbard Gaylery and Mabel Harlakenden Grosvenor. Also 30 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Gloria J. Wilson, 42, of 3837 Scutter Court SE, sustained a lip cut and head bump after her southbound car skidded on C avenue and crossed Blairs Ferry Road NE into a ditch. She was charged with failure to have her car under control.
Belgrade and Sofia signed a 1965 trade protocol raising bilateral trade by 20 percent over 1964 levels. The agreement was announced Saturday and aims to expand commerce between Yugoslavia and Bulgaria.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette is published daily and Sunday from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. It details subscription rates by carrier and mail for various editions and notes no mail subscriptions in towns with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press retains exclusive republication rights to local and AP dispatches.
About 200 scientists and engineers unanimously agreed California will experience a quake at least as powerful as the 1906 San Francisco disaster. They could not predict timing but warned readiness and monitoring, building standards, and hazard prevention need strengthening.
Estella A. Mollenhauer of Lafayette 75 longtime resident died Saturday at her son Paul Mollenhauer’s home. Born Feb 23 1889 she married Casper W Mollenhauer June 8 1920 in Waterloo. Surviving son and sister Mrs John Schmickle. Services Monday 2 p.m. Lafayette Christian Church. Burial Lafayette. Friends may call Murdoch’s Center Point after 1 p.m.
The Duke of Windsor likely will leave Methodist hospital early this week for a drive around Houston. It would be his first outing since undergoing a major abdominal operation on December 14.
An explosion and fuel oil stove blast damaged the kitchen of Paul Kruger’s home in Oelwein Saturday morning. Kruger, alone in the house, rushed to alert neighbors who called the fire department. He shoveled snow onto the blaze while awaiting rescue. Damage limited to the kitchen.
Dr. Harry J. Carman, 80, historian and dean emeritus of Columbia College, died of a stroke Saturday in New York. He served as a leading scholar and administrator at the university.
A six year old Hiawatha boy suffered a fracture of his left collarbone Saturday afternoon in a sledding accident at Jones park. Kevin Lambert son of Mr and Mrs Dale Lambert was released after treatment at St Luke's hospital. He fell from his sled while sliding down a hill.
In Rome on Saturday night the Christian Democrat leaders backed Foreign Minister Giuseppe Saragat for Italy's president but dissidents again blocked his election in the 18th parliamentary ballot.
Decorah Luther College assistant history professor Earl Leland earned a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago after earlier completing a Ph.B. and M.A. He joined Luther in 1959, studied in India in 1963 on a Fulbright grant, and holds memberships in several scholarly and Lutheran church groups.
A California airman his wife and two children died in a flaming crash at Detroit city airport Saturday night during a Christmas visit. The family perished as the plane went down shortly after landing, with authorities investigating the cause of the accident.
President Johnson made a surprise visit to Mart Texas to attend the funeral of R S Chambers an elderly insurance man and father of Gene Chambers of Wichita Falls. He visited the Chambers residence and chapel then attended the burial at Mart Cemetery before returning to Waco.
A Cedar Rapids resident, 76-year-old John Chyba of 1215 Fifth Avenue SE, fractured his left thumb and sustained a forehead contusion after toppling on the sidewalk in the 400 block of Twelfth Street SE Saturday night. He was treated and released from Mercy hospital.
A compiled memorial list notes tributes from Cher ry Burrel Corp and City National Bank employees. It lists in memory messages for spouses parents and friends including Joe M. Long Everard Anderson Harry Koons Edith Potter Crose and Ira De Witt Methven, mentions Collins Radio Co and a previous balance on the 1965 Camp budget of 485.77 with a total of 623.60.
Treasury officials unveil changes easing depreciation reporting and equipment replacement rules in a three area plan. The move aims to address industry complaints while limiting revenue impact, with minor potential to boost spending on plant and equipment.
Ernest Barnhart, in his 50s, was hospitalized in Guttenburg after a Christmas Day assault at his rural Colesburg home. He reports an intruder entered, struck him, and stole about $10 before Barnhart reached his brother James who drove him to the hospital.
The Polaris squadron will deploy from a secret area beyond the 5.00 100-fathom curve as a second submarine becomes ready within about two months. Forward based tender ships and floating drydocks cut the time to exchange crews and resupply, keeping subs on station. The Navy says Polaris subs are nearly undetectable and can operate without land bases, a key point for the Pacific force amid Asian turmoil.
Today's classified pages present a range of values for readers seeking bargains. Listings cover household items, vehicles, employment, and services with concise pricing and contact details.
Des Moines AP Thomas Stoner president elect of the Outdoor Advertising Assn asks members to drop opposition to interstate billboard regulation. He argues for fair treatment of communities and business and favors regulation on interstate routes within 600 feet, potentially earning Iowa a federal highway bonus. Stoner cautions against supporting the current ill conceived bill and proposes awaiting the 1964 legislature.
A Cedar Rapids youth, 16 year old William Pilicer, was hospitalized Saturday afternoon after a scuffle in a downtown alley. He is in the Mercy hospital intensive care unit with possible head injuries. The incident was under investigation Saturday night.
Chicago woman Eva M. Kolm reported her purse stolen from a seat while she watched a movie. She left the bag on a seat and forgot it when she moved, later returning to find it gone. Contents valued at 51 dollars.
Rep. William E. Miller of New York said he will serve his party in any capacity but will not run for elective office again. He made the statement on a Saturday in Washington.
Charles Popper 1342 Maplewood drive NE Cedar Rapids longtime chief clerk for the North Western railroad died Saturday after a short illness Born September 3 1904 in Milwaukee he belonged to the Railroad Clerks union He is survived by his wife Virginia six brothers Frank John Edward Henry of Cedar Rapids George Emil of Sioux City a sister Mrs Ann Renaud Newton and his mother Theresa Popper Cedar Rapids Services at Immaculate Conception Church at 9 Tuesday burial Mt Calvary The Parish Rosary at 730 p m Monday at Bradys Friends may call after 2 p m Monday
William N. Seaver, 59, of Cedar Rapids died Saturday at the soldiers home in Marshalltown. Born March 30, 1905, he worked at Peterson Bakery and was a six year veteran of World War II. Survived by two sisters Mrs. Raymond Cooley of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Lulu Mealhouse of Garrison. Friends may call at Brady's after 4 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral arrangements pending.
Frances Neirmeyer 83 of 302 Thirty-fifth street NE died Friday evening after a short illness Born Frances Kilberger Nov 10 1881 near Fairfax she lived most of her life in the Cedar Rapids area Surviving are daughter Evelyn Neirmeier and brother Albert Kilberger both of Cedar Rapids Services at Brush chapel 2 Monday by Rev Donald Jarrert Burial Cedar Memorial Friends may call at the chapel after 3 30 p m Sunday
Memorial notices list Keota residents including John Flading 69 who died in Pharr Texas with funeral pending. Obituaries include Robert B Bradke 81. John Frederick Turner and others with services at St John s Lutheran Cedar Memorial Linwood Czech National and Chapel of Memories. Friends may call. donations suggested to the First Christian memorial fund.
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