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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1970
Page
2
Highs and lows listed for cities nationwide with precipitation notes. Local public notices include births, police activity summaries, speeding fines, traffic violations, and upcoming services for several towns and individuals.
Tehran AP report cites Kayhan saying a passenger train and a freight train collided on Thursday with fears that 70 people perished. Authorities investigating cause and scope of death toll.
Ten Cedar Rapids youths were arrested Wednesday night on a minor in possession charge after police found two beer cans in a hearse stopped on Third Avenue Bridge. Five were held overnight. several adults posted bond or were released on recognizance. Youths ages 16 to 19 faced court actions with sentences deferred for a committee report.
A Quincy Iowa case details a 60 foot east parcel east of May's drug store once owned by Ann J. Snouffer and later by her heirs Virginia McClelland and Francis A. Benjamin. Condemned for depot use, it later saw depot expansion. The suit seeks title clarification under Iowa 1897 law section 2015 with the city holding escrow funds during settlement, while alleging no known conflict with owners.
In Tokyo AP report the Chinese Communist government and the army pledged mutual support signaling strained ties. Premier Chou En-lai issued a New Year circular urging citizens to back the army and favor army families during 1971 holidays. The army general political department echoed by urging troops to support the government and cherish the people.
Vice President Spiro Agnew and his family reached Palm Springs California to spend the New Year weekend. The AP reports the arrival as part of a leisure trip with no official schedule released.
Minneapolis youth Alan Dahl, 16, was electrocuted after his car skidded on an icy street and struck a power pole. He touched a downed live line while returning to his car and was found after he phoned the highway patrol.
Sister Mary Marcella Pick 76, a Mercy nun since 1916, taught at parochial and Catholic schools in Iowa and Illinois, retired 1958, survives sister Mrs Henry Michels. services Saturday at 11 a.m. in Iowa City. burial Mt Calvary. Alyce J. McConkie 88, widow, Westminster member, longtime McConkie variety store operator, survived by daughter and two grandsons. services Saturday noon at Turner chapel west. burial Nevada.
Clara Edith Robertson of Cedar Rapids, widow of Charles Henry Robertson, died after a long illness. She was born in Williamsburg on August 14, 1897. Survived by two daughters Doris Watkins and Mrs Clifford Null, a son Everett C Kahler, a brother Ivan McGuire of Joplin MO, nine grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Services at Beatty Bearle chapel at 1 30 pm Saturday conducted by Rev Donald Caspers of Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Burial in IOOF Cemetery Marengo. Friends may call Beatty Bearle’s after 4 pm Friday.
Mary J. Carter longtime Cedar Rapids resident and former secretary for Smulekoffs died Thursday after a long illness. Born September 28, 1889, in Cedar Rapids, she had lived at 1926 Higley Avenue SE and was widowed by Elmer Carter. Services a Requiem Mass will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, with burial at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Rosary and parish social at 7:30 p.m. Friday. viewing 3 to 9 p.m. at Brady Mortuary.
Lucile Marion McLaughlin 1064 Thirty-fifth Street NE widow of Judge Howard W. McLaughlin died after a brief illness. She taught at old Washington high and Franklin schools and later served as a substitute in Cedar Rapids schools. A St Pauls United Methodist church member, she belonged to Elmcrest Country club and PEO Chapter II. A Coe College graduate affiliated with Kappa Delta, she is survived by sister Mrs. Wayne E. Trossem of Kirkwood, Missouri and sister-in-law Mrs. Jon L. Gathright of Overland Park, Kansas. Services at Turner Chapel East at 1 30 p.m. Saturday with cremation committal. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Friday until 1 p.m. Saturday. casket will not be opened after services. Contributions to the American Cancer Society invited.
William Wesley Clemans 86, longtime Cedar Rapids resident, died Wednesday after a long illness. Born November 8, 1884 in Marion, he lived in Cedar Rapids 13 years and worked at Me Too Stores. Survived by wife Helen, daughter Hazel Wariiner, two sons Albert and Donald Clemans, seven grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, two stepchildren, brother Vern Clemans, and sister Bertha Boyer. Services Friday at Teahen chapel with Rev. Ernest W. Larson. burial Saturday in Plainview Nebraska. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Thursday. casket will not be opened after service.
W H Oakley age 85 of 1110 Second Avenue SW died after a long illness. Born June 6 1885 in Marion he was a member of the Eagles. Survived by son Daniel W Oakley Cedar Rapids eight grandchildren three great. Services at Teahen chapel 2 30 p m Saturday by Rev Paul J Maguire. Burial Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call after 4 30 p m Friday. Contributions to cancer fund appreciated.
Mrs. Emma Pazdernik of 636 Twentieth Ninth Street NE Cedar Rapids widow of Frank Polly Pazdernik died born February 22 1898 a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident. Survived by daughter Mrs John Breslin a grandson and two sisters Mrs William Tosh and Lenore Christie both of Cedar Rapids. Services 10 a.m. Saturday Brush Chapel Rev Clarence Frana. Burial Czech National Cemetery Father Frana will recite the Rosary with St Monica's Circle of St Wenceslaus at 7 30 p.m. Friday in the chapel friends may call after noon Friday.
Laura Eveline Burks was honored with services at Beatty Beurle chapel at 10 30 a m conducted by Rev Mary A White of Bethany Congregational Church. Burial followed at Cedar Memorial. The arrangements were handled by Cedar Memorial.
Toll accounting shows 433 deaths this period compared with 347 a year ago, reflecting a notable increase in fatalities recorded.
Road death tallies show pedestrians up from 54 to 62 with 13 overturned in roadway incidents. Daytime deaths total 464 this year versus 387 last year while 353 nighttime deaths rise from 343. Female deaths climb from 181 to 259 as male deaths reach 568. last year 549 men died on state roads.
Delmer Duffy urged unanimous support for Hunter after nominating him for the 22nd district senate bid. Hunter, born May 26 1915 near Shellsburg, served 32 years with Cedar Rapids Fire Department including 1954- retirement as chief, now with Miller and Co Realtors. Democrats set Monday 7:30 p.m. at Board of Education to nominate. special election to replace Weimer on Jan 11. The 22nd district covers parts of Cedar Rapids and surrounding townships including Clinton and Brown areas.
Linn county Auditor Charles Werner estimates the January 11 special election to fill a state senate vacancy will cost about $1 per vote. It totals roughly $4,050 for five workers at 27 precincts plus about $1,500 for printing and delivering ballots.
Gov. Robert Ray lauded Crabb’s economy committee report noting three state universities should supply gasoline and oil from their pumps to all state-owned vehicles. The plan could save about 25 000 dollars annually and earns praise for prudent government spending.
Linn County Board of Supervisors votes to raise salaries next year by 8,400 dollars based on state law and 1970 census figures. New salaries go to County Attorney 15000, Sheriff 14000, Clerk Auditor and Recorder 11950, Treasurer 12450, and Supervisors 11000. Dr Robert Swaney appointed to Linn County Health Center board replacing Sedlacek. Smulekoff and Nazette reappointed to three-year terms.
Congress advances a system of automatic annual pay raises for most federal workers and military personnel, authorizing a 2.5 billion boost this year and another in 1972. An 18.9 billion appropriation for health welfare and labor programs is sent to Nixon, who may pocket veto some unsigned bills as Congress adjourns.
David M. Bellis an 18 year old with no address has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation after pleading guilty to assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury Judge William Eads of Linn district court set the order during sentencing Bellis was arrested in connection with the December 7 stabbing of a maid at the Allison hotel authorities said he knocked her down and cut her hand severely when she raised her hand to defend against a throat stab evaluation will be conducted at the security medical facility at Oakdale.
Linn county court records show 495 petitions for dissolution of marriage filed in the first six months under the new divorce law, compared with 492 in the last six months of 1969. The statute, effective July 1, includes a conciliation period and a non adversary procedure.
Four cabins along the Wapsipinicon river near Paris were broken into. Items valued at $170 were stolen from Blanche Darrow’s cabin at 600 Penn Avenue NW. Lenora Podzimek’s cabin at 138 Twenty-third Street Drive SE had a radio stolen. Cabins of Agnes Hilmer at 617 Thirteenth Street NW and Margaret Miner at 1730 B Avenue NE were also entered.
The FTC will require major refiner owned and leased stations to display minimum octane ratings starting June 28 1971 to help motorists save money avoid engine damage and cut emissions. The rule targets stations handling about 80 percent of U S gasoline sales and excludes small independents while urging car makers to publish ratings in manuals.
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