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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1969
Page
2
Highs and lows across towns with precipitation amounts, barometer, humidity, wind. Obituaries and funeral notices for Pease Seibert Hightower Davis Bruns Yantis Carner Sie mens Bebes and others, with service times and locations in Iowa cities and Charleston South Carolina.
Municipal jury duty timing update for Cedar Rapids residents. reports on purse thefts, auto thefts, and property losses. Dean’s List recipients include Sally Jo Novak, Jean L Western, Sharon Donnelley, Norma Melchert from area colleges. Ethel Eggleston Chamberlain, 85, dies in Saratoga California. services held there. Furniture and events details from local ads and notices.
Archie Evans of Portland was cleared of a charge accusing him of imparting false information about piracy aboard a United Airlines flight near Hilo. The 33 year old salesman called the idea a stupid joke in court, after a stewardess reported the comment to the pilot and authorities arrested him at the airport.
Pearl May Schipfer 87 widow of A O Schipfer died early Saturday. A Cedar Rapids resident 14 years she was born August 20 1881. Surviving daughter Mrs J P Warner 1940 A avenue NE Sigourney sister Mrs E A Reynolds Sigourney. Services Monday at 2 Reynolds funeral home Sigourney burial Sigourney. Friends may donate to the heart fund.
The account recounts Spiesel recalling 1963 meetings in the French Quarter where Ferrie introduced a host as Shaw. Witnesses describe discussions about Kennedy’s fate and an idea to spirit an assassin out of the country, with Ferrie agreeing to a rescue if needed.
Washington AP reports a HUD spokesman says no delays to urgent projects will result from Secretary Romney's 30 day suspension of delegated authority. Romney says he seeks to review programs and restore centralized control over department decisions.
Cedar Rapids reports a fresh four inch snow layer after a day of 35 degree warmth. Winds in the low teens boosted drifts. plows began around midnight with 14 spreaders to reduce slick streets. Snowfall totals varied statewide from two inches in Des Moines to eight in Sioux City, with a cold, clear weekend ahead and highs in the teens to mid 20s.
Anamosa police investigated a breakin at Slate's Clothing where two Pendleton jackets valued at 32 each were stolen after a hole was cut in the front door Friday night. Earlier, burglars took two TV sets from Hank Furino hardware and appliance store last Tuesday night.
A 15-year-old Cedar Rapids boy is held in the city jail on a larceny of a motor vehicle charge. He allegedly stole a car owned by Robert Holmes of Hiawatha from Lindale Plaza at about 8 p.m. Friday and was captured in the stolen vehicle by a Linn County deputy at 11 p.m. in Center Point.
Robert W. Hampton, 50, of 2480 Twenty-fourth Avenue Marion, charged with drunk driving after a two car crash at Collins Road and First Avenue East. He failed to stop and struck a vehicle stopped for a red signal. passenger Gladys Wolvers, 47, Mt. Vernon, injured neck and head but not treated.
Bank manager Ely Buresh recalls a holdup at First Trust and Savings bank with two men taking 600 to 650 dollars. Witness Gladys Holets describes the assailants as about 20 and 40, while police chased a white 1959 Pontiac seen fleeing east on Dows street. FBI and local officers questioned others. no arrests tied to the crime were confirmed by 5 PM.
Memphis AP judge Preston Battle cites William Bradford Huie for contempt of court during James Earl Ray case motions. Ray faces trial for MLK murder with strict pretrial publicity orders. Huie arrested after grand jury appearance over Ray papers. bond set at 1000 dollars.
Three Southern textile firms receive 9.4 million dollars in Defense Department contracts after pledging to remove employment discrimination. The move could set precedent for enforcing non discrimination laws against Black workers in the textile industry.
Michael C. Widener, 18, of route two Marion, arrested on a charge of uttering a forged instrument. Held in city jail in lieu of 1500 dollars bond. Authorities say Widener forged eight checks in the name of Leroy Fifield Jr totaling 190.66 dollars.
Joe T. Martin, 34, held in Springfield for Cedar Rapids authorities on a larceny charge. He was arrested Friday and is wanted in Illinois for thefts from apartments in which guns were stolen.
Three 17 year old Cedar Rapids boys were charged with possession of beer as minors after officers found them in a Taft hotel disturbance with 12 cans of beer. Two were held Saturday while the third was released to his parents.
Norman G. Hoyum, of 939 Fifteenth Avenue SW, said a man aged about 35, 5 feet 10, 200 pounds, identified only as John, robbed him of his car and $20 wallet after a tavern ride. The assailant forced Hoyum from the vehicle and fled with the car as Hoyum sought help. Police sought both vehicle and suspect Saturday.
Hosten Kallel, 42, of 314 Thirtieth Street SE, was arrested on a warrant charging him with permitting a minor to frequent a tavern. He is proprietor of the Thunderbird Lounge, 835 Center Point Road NE, and posted a $110 bond after the minor was found drinking there.
Ellen K. Jones, 18, of 1048 Staubcourt NE, held in city jail on charge of obtaining goods by false pretenses. She allegedly charged three stereo record albums at Killian's and two records plus a $50 coat at Armstrong's on another person's account. Bond set at $1,000.
Church of the Brethren and First Baptist in Des Moines host a cultural exchange with sermons by Rev. Wayne Shireman and Rev. Kenneth Byerly, a noon luncheon, and special guests Lyle Albright and Telfer Epp. Other items include a Bethel AME banquet, parent teacher fellowship, a housing film, Gospel studies, a James Family Trio appearance, and lectures on youth and social issues across local churches.
In observance of National Children's Dental Health Week, the Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines two main payment avenues for dental care. Prepayment plans via dental societies or private insurers, and postpayment installment financing. It advises discussing options with the family dentist, checking local dental society listings, asking hospitals or a physician for referrals, or contacting the American Dental Association for guidance.
The Rev. Gary L. Kush will resign as associate pastor of First Presbyterian church on March 1 to take duties at Valley Presbyterian church in Scottsdale Arizona. During his 1966- tenure he created the internship program and the cooperative neighborhood Bible school. Dr. Paul C. Warren will serve as interim pastor beginning February 23.
President Nixon met in Key Biscayne with Secretary of State William Rogers and Security Adviser Henry Kissinger for weekend planning of his European trip. He had earlier talks with Roy Wilkins of the NAACP who urged faster action on desegregation and racial issues.
Police dispersed about 30 students at Coe College on two occasions early Saturday after reports of snowball throwing at cars. Officers said the group placed a large snowball on Coe road NE and threw snowballs as motorists slowed to avoid it.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates: by carrier 65 cents a week. by mail night edition and Sunday 6 issues 1.70 a month 16 a year. afternoon editions and Sunday 7 issues 1.85 a month 17 a year. other states and territories 27 a year. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news republication.
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