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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1970
Page
28
Daily Record reports weather data and year comparisons, then lists births in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. It records marriages licenses, numerous traffic fines, and public notices with names and addresses, including local families and officials.
Sister Mary Marcella Pick 76 died after an illness. Born Mary Anna Pick in Richland HK on August 18 1894 she joined the Sisters of Mercy in 1916 and taught at multiple area schools before retiring in 1958. Survived by a sister Mrs Henry Michels services Saturday at 11 by Rt Rev Mgr William Collins burial at Mt Calvary. Alyce J McConkie 58 widow of Ernest McConkie of Cedar Rapids died after brief illness. Born January 8 1882 in Marley Illinois she and her husband ran a family variety store. Surviving daughter Mrs TM Rehier and two grandsons. Funeral arrangements pending. Elmer Carter longtime Cedar Rapids resident and former fire chief died after long illness. Mary J Carter secretary for Smulekoffs died. Lucile Marion McLaughlin widow of Judge Howard W McLaughlin died after brief illness. Former teacher at Washington high and Franklin, member of St Paula United Methodist Church. Survived by daughter Mrs Jon L Gathright and sister Mrs Wayne E Trosserm. Services Turner chapel east Saturday with cremation to follow. Contribution requests to American Cancer Society.
Memorial services were held at Beatty Beurle and First Congregational churches for Laura Eveline Burks George Burdell Staab and others. Cremation followed Cedar Memorial and Andreas cemetery burials noted. Political notices include Republican convention chair and Democrats nominating candidates for the 22nd district senate seat with a January 11 special election. Local families, ages, and residences are listed amid the notices.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors OKs a total 8400 increase for elected officials next year. Salaries follow state law and are set by December resolution, with changes based on population and assessed valuation. The new figures reflect 1970 salaries in parentheses and may adjust if official census figures change. The board also reappointed Dr Robert L Swaney and two others to the Lin County Health Center for three-year terms.
David M Bellis 18 with no address was ordered to receive psychiatric evaluation after pleading guilty to assault with intent to inflict great bodily harm. Judge William Eads of Linn County directed the evaluation at Oakdale’s security medical facility during sentencing proceedings.
A Cedar Rapids area notice details youths detained after beer found in a hearse near a bridge and a court appearance. multiple minors released or facing deferred sentencing pending a citizens committee report. Separate obituaries note Mrs. Clara Robertson and William Clemans, with service details and survivors listed.
The case concerns a parking lot east of May's drug store, once used by railroads until 1961. Property owned by Ann J. Snoufier at condemnation, later passing to Virginia McClelland and Francis A. Benjamin through her daughters. Suit claims the land was condemned for depot use with later trackage, citing section 2015 of the Iowa code on reversion. Plaintiffs say they lack knowledge of the citys occupancy claim while noting no known conflict, and the court aims to clear title defects as escrow funds await settlement.
TOKYO AP reports a thaw in Sino military politics as Premier Chou En Lai urged citizens to back the army and favor families of servicemen during the New Year holidays of 1971 while the Army’s General Political Department called on troops to support the government and cherish the people, signaling strained relations.
Vice president Agnew and his family arrived in TALM SPRINGS California to spend the New Year’s weekend.
Minneapolis police identified 11 year old Alan Dahl after a car skid on ice struck a downed power line. He touched the live 8 004 volt conductor while returning to his car and died. Authorities said he telephoned the highway patrol from a nearby house.
Walter Hugh Oakley, 85, of 1M Second Avenue RW, died Wednesday after a lung illness. Born June 1988 in Marion, he was a member of the Hagles. Surviving are Daniel W. Oakley Cedar Rapids and eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services at Teahir chapel at 4:30 pm Saturday, with Rev Paul J. Maguire of St. Patrick's. Burial Oak Hill. Friends may call after 4:40 pm Friday at Leahenny chapel. Donations to the cancer fund are welcome.
Mrs. Emma Pazdernik of 636 Twelfth Street Northeast Cedar Rapids widow of Frank Pazdernik died Wednesday after a long illness Born February 22 1898 a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident She was a member of the Pumenka Viasti and Cesky Viastenky Judges Surviving daughter Mrs John Breslin a grandson and two sisters Mrs William Tosh and Lenore Christie Services at 10 am Saturday Brash Chapel by Rev Clarence Frana Burial Czech National Cemetery Rosary at 7 20 pm Friday in the chapel Friends may call at the chapel before services
Delmer Duffy of 218 Broadmore Road NW was nominated as a possible senate candidate but declined the bid citing fatigue financial strain and inability to endure another campaign. The line item appears on page 1 of the district report.
Pedestrian accident figures show slight changes from year to year with counts around the 70s for overturned roadway incidents. Daytime crashes this year total 484, up from 387 last year, while night deaths rise. Overall, male fatalities on state roads reach notable levels.
Linn county Auditor Charles Werner estimates the vacancy election to fill a state senate seat will cost about 4050 dollars for 2 precincts, plus 1500 dollars for ballots. He expects turnout under 10,000 after 16840 votes in the November race and notes last day to register was Thursday. The election will use paper ballots rather than machines.
Gov. Robert Ray lauded Crabb's economy report and the three state universities for supplying gasoline and oil to state vehicles. The plan, aimed at saving about 25000 annually, was described as a model of efficiency by the governor amid the governor's economy committee efforts.
Congress moved toward automatic pay raises for military and federal civilian employees with a 2.5 billion dollar boost for 4 million personnel effective Friday and a second rise on January 1, 1972. A separate 18.9 billion dollar appropriation advanced for health, welfare, and labor programs. President Nixon could pocket veto unsigned bills if Congress adjourns. Edward Kennedy noted 22 such bills awaiting action.
Linnemuntty court records show 445 petitions to dissolve marriages in the first six months under the new divorce law, versus 492 petitions in the last six months of 1909. The statute, effective July 1, requires conciliation and non adversary procedure.
Items valued at 170 were stolen from one of four cabins along the Wep siplnican river near Paris. The breakins were reported to the Linn sheriff's officer Wednesday night. The thefts included Blanche Darrow's cabin at 600 Penn avenue NW and a radio from Tenora Podsink at 138 Twenty third street drive SE. Cars belonging to Agnes Hilmer at 617 Thirteenth street NW and Margaret Miner at 1730 B avenue NE were also entered.
Washington AP reports FTC order requires major gasoline stations to post minimum octane ratings on pumps starting June 20 1971. The rule targets large refiners and chains supplying about 80 percent of U S gasoline. independents and small stations are exempt. FTC notes high octane fuel can reduce air pollution and engine damage from knocking while too low ratings may cause damage. Car makers are not bound by the order but may publish recommendations in manuals.
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