Dicus Olinger McNamara and others die in Iowa area
A cascade of death notices from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns lists Eleanor Ruth Dicus and Ermin Henry Olinger among those who died after illnesses. Other obituaries include Blake McNamara, Vera Craft, Gordon Neal, Melvin Lyman, Ella Helm, George Smith, and several longer memorials for area residents with service details, survivors, and burial plans.
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Eleanor Ruth Dicus
24Th St. NW
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
Eleanor Ellison
Milo Dicus
Cedar Rapids
Kingston Hill
Bethany Congregational Church
Mary Steele
Olivet Presbyterian Church
Winter Temple No
Pythian
Perrine Cancer Center
c/o Mercy Hospital
10Th St. SE
Ermin Henry
Ernie” Olinger
Waterloo
Tucson
Ariz
Gilbertville
Augusta Mary Shares
Olinger
St. Edward's Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus
Waterloo-Cedar Falls
Columbus High School Memorial Fund
Blake Edward McNamara
Carmella McNamara
First Ave
Margaret McNamara
Regis McNamara
Alburnett
Leona Allcutt
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Teahen
Vera Craft
Heritage Acres
Olive Drive
Turner Chapel West
Jay Enright
Evergreen St
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Gordon Neal
Mount Vernon
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Morgan’s
Vital Statistics and Local Incidents Reported in Fairfax and Cedar Rapids Area
Vital statistics list births in multiple households including Shelly Willitz in Fairfax and Anne High in Marion among others. confirms several newborns by Feb six. Incident brief notes include a short wiring issue at 427 First St SE and a broken sprinkler pipe at Bishops Buffet Westdale Mall followed by various helper calls and a medical emergency.
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Shelly Willitz
Fairfax
Anne and
Stephen
Eighth St
Marion
First St. SE
Bishops Buffet
Westdale Mall
Mutual Aid
Beverly Road
First Ave. SE
Evergreen St. NE
First Ave. NW
Germany Mine Blast Kills 107 in Coal Nick
A fiery explosion collapsed large sections of a German coal mine, trapping many workers. Officials confirm at least 107 miners dead with rescue operations ongoing and the incident prompting investigations into safety protocols.
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Germany
Iowan man dies in Omaha crash details remain unclear
Richard Moats a 37 year old Council Bluffs resident died in a three vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Omaha. His eastbound car crossed the median and was struck broadside by a westbound van driven by Frederick Brane 36 of Bellevue. The van was then rear ended by a pickup. All three drivers were alone in their vehicles.
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Omaha, Neb
UPI
Richard Moats
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Moats
Frederick Brane
Bellevue
Foreclosures rise in Iowa as 1981 shows high delinquency
Observers say 1981 marks the peak in foreclosures since a downturn. Many avoid legal fees by surrendering deeds to lenders, while state foreclosures totaled 261 in the first half of 1981. Mortgage lenders tighten terms, with job loss and dual incomes cited as key causes, and home sales fall across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Home Loan Bank Office
Des Moines
Savings and Loan
Iowa
Richard Abel
Banco Mortgage Co
Cedar Rapids
United States Eyes Gulf Co Production Talks During Weinberger Visit
Weinberger arrives in Saudi Arabia for a 10 day tour seeking ways the United States can help Gulf states with mutual security, including possible co production of arms. Officials emphasize listening stance and note potential obstacles to approvals over control of co produced weapons.
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United States
Middle East
Weinberger
Saudi Arabia
Gulf
U.S
Israel
Taiwan
Canada
Japan
Gulf States
Gulf Cooperation Council
Council
Prince Sultan Ibn Abdulaziz
Oman
Missile in farmer’s barn near Ramstein defused by experts
Explosives teams, led by U S Air Force personnel, arrived at a farm 25 miles southeast of Lahr to defuse a 914 foot rocket found buried in a barn roof and concrete floor. Police said the fuse remains untouched and work will resume with heavy gear tomorrow as evacuees stay away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramstein
U.S. Air Force
Lahr
Air Force
Eugen Seckinger
Reagan Turns 71 as President at White House Birthday
President Reagan celebrated his 71st birthday Saturday at the White House. The note compares his age to former President Dwight D. Eisenhower who was 70 when he left office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reagan
White House
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Hit songs groups honor Buddy Holly at Surf Ballroom
CLEAR LAKE AP Del Shan has appeared at three prior Buddy Holly tributes at the Surf Ballroom. This year he brings a new hit Sea of Love along with 60s standards Runaway and Hats Off to Larry. About 2,800 attended the tribute sponsored by radio station KZEV with proceeds aiding the Easter Sea Foundation and Buddy Holly Memorial Fund.
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Clear Lake
del Shannon
Buddy Holly
Surf Ballroom
Shannon
Larry
Holly
North Dakota
KZEV
Bobby Vee
Big Bopper
Ritchie Valens
Fargo
N.D
Whitesidewalls
Rockin’ Richochettes
Niki Sullivan
Sullivan
Cedar Rapids Gazette subscription rates and details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists its establishment in 1883, address at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406, and subscription terms. Carrier rates are 1.65 per week with mail options for Morning Editions and Sunday at 8.054 weeks or 85.80 per year, plus 123.00 for 52 weeks to other states. Mail not available where carrier service exists. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette Company
Third Ave
Iowa
Ceda Rapids
Associated Press
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Curos
Goldie Inn
Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories
Leroy E. Bauman
Kenwood Park United Methodist Church
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Arthritic Foundation
Ingersoll Ave
Newhard
Eunice
American Heart Association
Seventh Ave
American Cancer Society
10Th St
Sherman
Helen M
First Christian Church
Center Point
Earl D. Luginbuhl
Murdoch’s
Melvin E
Mel” Lyman
Williams Blvd
Brooklyn
Mabel Kuehl
Keystone
Collins Radio
Trinity Lutheran Church
Lutheran Laymen’s League
Robert G
Huntington Beach
Calif
Betty Hurd
Cincinnati
Alice Thomas
Floyd
Reseda
Ivan
Cedar Falls
Albert
Elberon
Glen
Richard L. Thompson
Ella Lorene Knapp Helm
Willow Gardens
31St St
Ella Lorene Schoon
Mervyn Knapp
William E. Helm
Home Missionary League
Ruth Guild
Nelda Mead
Pauline Hussman
Center Junction
Evelyn Paulsen
Scotch Grove
Leland Schoon
Harlan Schoon
Gaylan Schoon
Neil Schoon
Marvin Schoon
Haven
Kan
Roland N. Hischke
George W. Smith
Davenport
Feteruary
Oregon
Ill
Blanche Dingman
West Virginia
Margaret Milder
Mr. Smith
Elks Lodge
Knights of Columbus Lodge
Barker Dairy Equipment Co
Keosauqua
Sacred Heart Cathedral
University of Iowa Medical College
Belle Plaine
C.J
Fayette
Independence
Grace D. Woolf
White’s
Cedar Crest Cemetery
Jesup
F. Munkhoff
George L. Gay’s
Oakland Cemetery
Zion Lutheran Church
Olin
Avis A
St. Luke’s
Barbara
Carroll Hanson
Vicki
Garth Gardemann
Vinton
Nancy
Melvin Jones
Annette
William Wims
16Th Ave
Patricia
Roger Hurmence
Wisconsin St
Mary
Mark DeSotel
Concord Lane
Peck’s
F.T.D. Flors
Blairs Ferry
Edgewood Rd
Iown
Paul Anderson
Morris Plan
Anderson
Cedar Rapids Board of Realtors
Linn County
Banco Mortgage
Colorado
Chicago
Texas
Southwest
Banco
Abel
Seckinger
Schramberg
NATO
Black Forest
Rouse Driskill Floral Co
2Nd St
We Deliver
John E. Lapes
Conveniant
Stewart Funeral’ Home
First Avenue
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