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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1963
Page
2
City temperatures listed for multiple locales with highs and lows, precipitation, and barometric readings. Forecast calls for partly cloudy and much colder Saturday night with strong northerly winds then clear and very cold Sunday, followed by increasing cloudiness but moderating cold Monday. Also notes normal values and year-to-date totals and a court case Janet M Schneider versus Roland D Schneider.
Obituary notices from Iowa towns list names ages and churches for Monday or Sunday services. Names include Hruby Schneider Doliesh Tremmel Foster Clarke Berry Knock Pierce Eves Sperry OToole Ehrhardt and others with ages ranging from infant to 98. Services held at Federated First Presbyterian St. Mary St. Paul Lutheran and Peace churches, with burial or rosary details as provided.
A cigarette floor mat on Eighteenth Street at Mt. Vern Road SE reported Friday at 3 51 p m. A short in wiring at First Street and First Avenue W occurred Saturday at 12 08 a m. An overheated clothes dryer with no fire was at 755 Old Marion Road NE Saturday at 10 18 a m.
The article records fines imposed for offenses including failure to yield, unsafe lane changes, loss of vehicle control, speeding, meter violations, disturbing the peace by fighting, drunkenness and improper left turns. Names and addresses accompany each offense with fine amounts ranging from ten to forty dollars plus costs.
Officers forced entry through a basement window to reach Mary Dobrov sky 94 described as unconscious on the dining room floor of her home at 410 Nineteenth street NE She suffered a stroke and was listed in fair condition at St Luke's hospital on Saturday Mary Je linsky 2543 Kathryn street SW reported the aunt failed to answer the door.
A $79,708 order for motor scrapers to be shipped to Saigon South Vietnam has been placed with Allis Chalmers Co Cedar Rapids under the foreign aid program. Officials say the machines will bear U S origin emblems for identification.
Five year old Ronnie Nicholson son of Mrs Florence Nicholson of 1218 Fifteenth street SE suffered a chin bump around 1 30 p m Saturday after being struck by a car near his home. He was treated at St Luke s hospital and released police identified the driver as Leo W Lloyd of 1507 Fourteenth Avenue SE.
Attorney William Underhill says senator Robert Kerr likely did not sign a newer will. A 1939 will found in an Oklahoma City bank leaves the estate to Kerr's wife, three sons, a daughter, and his deceased parents.
U Thant has agreed to a $5,000 settlement over rent overcharges for an 11 room East Side apartment. The overcharge occurred during a 24 month period ending last April. The rent, set at $402.50, was charged $1,200 monthly in a sub-lease from William Wholey.
One youth pled guilty and another innocent in municipal court to disturbing the peace by fighting after an altercation behind the Golden Garter tavern at 113 Third Street NE. Ronnie Randall of Martelle pleaded guilty and was fined $25. Daniel Cookes of Washington pled innocent and will stand trial February 27. he also faced unlawful use of a driver's license charges. They were arrested about 2:30 a.m.
City Briefs report Harold Fliehler of 912 Third Street SW is a patient at University Hospitals in Iowa City. Visitors are permitted.
A Sunday bowling event offers three games for $1 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Magnificent Tropic Lanes. Advance notices invite players to join.
The NAACP will meet at 3 30 Sunday in the Jane Boyd Community House. Public is invited to attend. Tachometer stolen from a car at Town and Country shopping center. $22 value. Coats and welder also reported stolen from local premises over a recent period.
A labor management reporting class will convene Monday at 7 30 p m at the Sheraton Montrose hotel shifting from the earlier venue of 317 Sixth Street SW. The change affects attendees planning to join the session this week.
Breakin burglars forced open a side door at D and S Glass 525 H Street SW during the night but nothing was stolen. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing local surveillance footage.
Edward G. Smith reports Saturday that an undetermined vehicle struck his garage at 1812 C Avenue NW, pushing in the door and breaking the hinges.
Jubilee Lanes offers three lines for one dollar, with advance sales until 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Awards were presented at Eisenhower school to Duane Schepers Perry Secor Mike Bergman Mike Bell Allen Kittrell Bob Townsend Rob bie Fanborg Steve Filer Steve Seamen Mike Ander son Scott Steiner Jim Condit Alan Lorenzen Mike Palmer and Jack Steiner.
Open lanes at 7 30 p m tonight for 3 games for 1 dollar at Magnificent Tropic Lanes after 11 p m call.
John Tosar of 1231 Eighteenth Avenue SW told police his car was damaged at Clayt's Auto Service lot on Fifth Street and E Avenue NW.
Eight-year-old Terry Rentschler suffered head injuries when he ran from behind a parked car into a small foreign make truck in front of 1622 Bever Avenue SE. He was listed in fair condition at St Luke's Hospital. The driver Gordon Harrington, 37, of 2016 Fourth Avenue SE said the child darted into his front right side. No charges were filed.
Fort Dodge resident Richard Dean Hoeppner died after a shooting Saturday. Ronald LeRoy Gramenz, 27, formerly of Fort Dodge, admitted firing four times with a .32 caliber pistol while Hoeppner sat in his car with Gramenzs estranged wife Donna Gramenz, 24. Gramenz was charged as the killer after the gun was found in a hospital driveway.
Cedar Rapids airport commission outlined 1964 capital improvements including 4600 square feet of added apron for 34000 dollars and 9000 square feet of access road for 5500 dollars. United Airlines fees rise to 9 cents by Sept 1, 1964 with future increases through 1970. A diesel motor grader was purchased for 18000 dollars and several contracts awarded for moving the manager’s house plumbing and building gas conversion.
Officials met regarding two issues but reached no concrete decision. The record notes ongoing deliberations and no votes or approvals were recorded while discussions continue among committees and city leadership.
John Guy Mitchell of Cedar Rapids died Saturday after a sudden illness. Born September 28, 1888 in Calhoun County, he was a Methodist church member. Survived by son Marion W. Mitchell, daughter Mrs. Kenneth W. Hill, two sisters Effie McConnell and Mrs. Charles Linn, brother Ira Mitchell, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services at Turner Chapel 10:30 Monday with Rev. Milton R. Vogel. graveside Highland Park Memorial Cemetery Des Moines 2 p.m. Monday. Friends may call.
Mary Anna Charter widow of Thomas Edward Charter longtime Cedar Rapids resident died at her daughter’s home 1921 B avenue NE after a long illness. Born July 31 1882 Linn Junction she is survived by daughter stepson in Spokane Washington two Cedar Rapids sisters two brothers three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was a member of Central Park Presbyterian Church with services at 3 p m Monday by Rev Allen S Van Cleve at Cedar Memorial Cemetery chapel. friends may call.
Brenda Diane Given daughter of Mr and Mrs Burdette Given aged 10 died Friday night. She was born June 27 1952 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by parents sister Lynne grandparents Tresa Given Manchester and Otis McCalley Cedar Rapids. Graveside service at Cedar Memorial Cemetery 10 30 a m Monday officiated by Rev Marvin Gee with the casket open at Turner chapel for immediate family.
The public library announced the Bookmobile No 1 will not be at its usual Wilson Avenue and J Street SW spot next Monday. It will operate from 3 to 5 p.m. at that location to collect books. The vehicle is laid up for repairs and officials hope to resume service Tuesday.
Officer Kenneth Millsap 30 sustained a cut on his upper lip when his police car hit a metal pipe divider in the parking lot behind McNall Machinery at 6000 Avenue NW. He was treated at Mercy hospital and released. The on duty officer reported minor damage to the city vehicle.
Lyle L. Huss, 59, of Mt. Vernon, was fined 500 dollars and costs by Judge Charles Penningroth after pleading guilty to a second offense drunk driving. Huss had pleaded innocent to the charge on Jan. 3 after an arrest on Jan. 1 in Lisbon. Rodney G. LaVelle, 47, of 2421 Southland Street SW, also faced a drunken driving charge and pleaded innocent. He fled deputy sheriff Lyle Shook during questioning another man. County Attorney Jack Fulton said he dropped a resisting arrest charge due to insufficient evidence.
Edward W. Hamilton of Charles City aged 41 pled innocent to uttering a forged instrument before Judge Donald Barnes. He is accused of writing two checks for 50 dollars each on January 25 and forging the name Glen Katcher.
Sandra L. Glover 25 of 1936 Higley Avenue SE appeared before Judge Barnes on a charge of false uttering of a check. She allegedly wrote a bogus $25.13 check December 15 at Eagle's Food Store 1420 Mt Vernon Road SE and was accused of producing a total of $117.76 in bad checks at the store.
Presiding Judge Donald Barnes announced that all jury trials scheduled for Monday have been settled. Jurors are excused from reporting until the following Monday at 9 a.m. The notice applies to Petit Jurors under his jurisdiction.
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce sponsors a 37-seat bus to Des Moines for the U S Chamber Aircade at KRNT theater. First 12 callers to Robert H. Caldwell at EM 4 5135 secure seats. Bus leaves 7 a m returns 5 p m. registration and luncheon cost 7 dollars. The trip is open to nonmembers and nonresidents. ride is free.
Ronald D. Abernathey, 22, of 2415 G Avenue NE, pled guilty to assault and battery and was given a 10 day suspended jail sentence by Judge Howard McLaughlin. The complaint was filed by his wife after she said he struck her in the face at their home Saturday.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co is a daily and Sunday newspaper published at 4500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. It carries second class postage paid at Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Subscription rates are listed by carrier and mail options with varying weekly, monthly, and yearly prices. The notice states no mail subscriptions in towns with Gazette carrier service and confirms The Associated Press has exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
Governor Harold Hughes will speak before the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce legislative committee on March 7. He will arrive at 10 a.m. for a luncheon at the Sheraton Montrose and return to Des Moines by 2 p.m. for a state board of control meeting. Linn county lawmakers Sen. Martin Wiley and Reps. Ely and Riley are invited.
Reps John Duffy and John Ely Jr discuss capital punishment while Victor Feguer’s federal execution, set for March 15, faces five official witnesses and possible clemency delays. Feguer’s 1960 kidnapping slaying of Dr Edward Bartels prompted the death sentence under federal law. Kennedy has not acted on clemency appeals.
Three car collision at 3417 Mt. Vernon road SE Friday evening left no injuries. Drivers named were Lloyd Hortense, 31, and Ronald Hess, 22, both Mt. Vernon, and Linda Freese, 18, Route three, Marion. Police charged Hess with failure to have his car under control.
A Russian newsman caught looking at official papers is being deported from Oslo Norway in a Friday announcement by authorities. The case involves surveillance of government documents and follows a formal deportation process.
The city has retired 40000 in revenue bonds tied to the Parkade and Fourth street parking facilities. A 1.7 million bond issue is on track to be paid off on schedule over 25 years, aided by 1962 parking facility income of 326303.05 and Parkade revenue of 61088.39.
The National Council of Churches declared racism a rival religion to Christianity and worship of self, in a Race Relations Sunday message read in churches nationwide. Dr. George D. Kelsey of Drew University prepared the message for 33 member denominations representing about 40 million people.
Four outside speakers will discuss The Church's Mission and Persons of Special Need over four Sundays at Monticello Presbyterian. Speakers include Harry Stover on The Mentally Retarded Individual, Feb 8. Dr John Walker on Student Experiences in Mississippi, Feb 17. Rev Charles M Hart on Mental Health and Christian Faith, Feb 24. Sonia Alvarez on Let's Hear from Cuba, followed by a 6 30 dinner.
Two trains collided in Hannover on Friday night killing three people and injuring nineteen. Rescue teams and investigators arrived as the crash disrupted local rail service and sparked investigations into the cause of the deadly derailment.
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