Daily Record weather and obituaries blaze through Feb
The Daily Record lists weather data for Saturday including high and low temperatures, rainfall totals, barometer and humidity readings, and night wind details. It also provides a long obituary roundup with births at St. Luke's and numerous funeral notices across towns like Anamosa Belle Plaine Brooklyn Center Junction Decorah Iowa City Marion and more, listing names ages and service details.
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Gazette
St. Luke's
Walker Man Hospitalized After Highway Collision
A rural Walker man Bert Romman was hospitalized at St Luke's after two pickup trucks collided on highway 150 a mile south of Walker. Jerry Jones driver of the other truck was unharmed. The trucks ran into the ditch shortly before 6 30 PM. Linn County sheriff investigators continue to probe the crash.
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St. Luke's Hospital
Walker
Bert Romman
Jerry Jones
Linn County
Deaths Delpha Kiefer Swartzell former Olin resident
Delpha Kiefer Swartzell widow of Guy Swartzell died Saturday after a brief illness at Meth-Wick Manor. Born November 1 1886 in Hazleton she was a member of the United Methodist church Olin and the Olin Order of Eastern Star. Survived by daughter Mrs BE A Carpenter Ledyard and son Robert G Swartzell Cincinnati Ohio plus three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services at the United Methodist church Olin at 1 p.m. Tuesday with Rev Lawrence Ogard. Burial in Olin cemetery. Friends may call Turner Chapel West after 1 p.m. Sunday through 9 p.m. Monday and at the church Tuesday 11 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. Casket will not be opened after the service.
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Anamosa
Earl D. Edwards
Goettsch’s
Belle Plaine
Emil Trasak
Hrabak’s
National Cemetery
Vining
Brooklyn
Ed Burk
Nevenhoeven’s. Center Junction
Jack Stingley
Center Junction United Presbyterian Church
Friends
Monticello
Clarence — Gordon Smith
United Methodist Church
Chapman's
Decorah
Phillip Bakke
Steine
Marion
Jack Wrigley
Fifth Avenue
Murdoch Chapel
LeRoy Gacque
Sacred Heart Church
Devaney’s
Mt. Vernon
Alice Chamberlin Petrick
Morgan’s
Burton EF
North English United Methodist Church
Powell’s
Onslow
Howard Ames
Hayden’s
Postville
Gus Kregel
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Schutte
Quasqueton
Lee Kress
Mason-Harris
Sigourney
Fiona H. Gillam
Lancaster Christian Church
Reynold’s
Vinton
John A. Berger
Wesley United Methodist Church
Campbell's
Williamsburg
Minta Williams
Jones
Delpha Kiefer Swartzell
Guy Swartzell
Meth-Wick Manor
Olin
Hazleton
The
Olin Order of Eastern Star
BE. A. Carpenter
Ledyard
Robert G. Swartzell
Cincinnati
Ohio
Lawrence Odegard
Olin Cemetery
Turner Chapel West
Olin United Methodist Church
Eleanor H. Taylor 69 Dies in Cedar Rapids
Eleanor H. Taylor wife of John D. Taylor Jr of 1141 Eighteenth Ave SW Cedar Rapids died Saturday afternoon Born May 3 1903 in Cedar Rapids married May 26 1951 and lived here all her life She worked 18 years at Hupp Electric Motors before retirement Two sisters and three brothers survive Services 3 p.m. Monday Turner Chapel East conducted by Dr John P Woods Entombment Chapel of Memories Friends may call until 2:30 p.m. Monday casket not to be opened after service
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Eleanor H. Taylor
John D. Taylor
Eighteenth Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Hupp Electric Motors
Westminister United Presbyterian Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Mary Jensen
Edward
Leo
Robert Vanous
Turner Chapel East
John P. Woods
Chapel of Memories
Turners East
Martha A Heald longtime Cedar Rapids resident dies
Martha A Heald of Methwick Manor and formerly 419 Red Fox Road died Saturday after a long illness. Born October 4 1887 near Whittier she lived in Cedar Rapids for 50 years and worked 36 years for Armstrongs before retiring. Survived by two sisters and two brothers, she was active in St Pauls United Methodist Church and various clubs. Service at 1 30 p m Tuesday with burial in Springville cemetery. Friends may call Turners until 1 p m Tuesday. Contributions to Cancer Society suggested.
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Martha A. Heald
Methwick Manor
Red Fox Road
Whittier
Cedar Rapids
Armstrong’s
Miss Heald
Pro Omicron Sorority
Cedar Rapids Business College
Iowa State Teachers College
Iowa
Indiana
C. Earl Hodgin
Ruth Heald
Everett Heald
Clayton, Ind
Barclay Heald
Springville
Turner Chapel
Arnold Herbst
Springville Cemetery
Turner’s
Cancer Society
Charles L. Pitzenberg, 72, dies at home in Cedar Rapids region
Charles Lewis Pitzenberg, 72, of 529 Nineteenth Street SE, died at his home Saturday. Born January 5, 1901 in Hurstville, he married Betty Luke December 23, 1972 in Cedar Rapids. He worked as a truck driver for Iowa Illinois Auto Parts Co. of Chicago before retirement and was a member of the Eagles Lodge. Surviving besides his wife are a sister Lepha Lane of a time to be announced later. Friends may call at Turners East.
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Charles Lewis Pitzenberg
Nineteenth Street
Hurstville
Betty Luke
Cedar Rapids
Iowa-I Illinois Auto Parts Co
Chicago
Eagles Lodge
Lepha Lane
Turner Chapel East
Turners East
Obituary Notices for Carfrae and Vavrovie at Cedar Memorial
Robert W Carfrae buried at Cedar Memorial cemetery after a 10 30 a m service at First Lutheran church conducted by Rev Alvon Nelson and Rev Richard Carfrae Friends may call at Turner east until 9 p m Charles F Vavrovie service at Turner Chapel east at 1 30 p m with Dr Glenn W Mc Michael and burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery
50 Percent Cut Tax Bill Signed by Gov Hickenlooper
30 years ago Governor Bourke B. Hickenlooper signed legislation allotting a 50 percent reduction in personal income taxes paid by Iowans for the 1943 and 1944 tax years, marking a notable tax relief move.
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Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Giant LNG Tank Blast Shocks Staten Island
A 267 foot liquefied natural gas storage tank exploded on Staten Island as workers repaired insulation inside the cone. Fire officials investigated cries of fire heard before the blast while debris crossed into New Jersey. Fire crews searched the smoke filled area, but no survivors were found.
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New Jersey
Robert O. Lowery
Staten Island
Texas Eastern
Arthur Kill
O’hagan
Houston
Federal study outlines plan to take over Penn Central assets
A federal study proposes creating the Northeast Transportation Authority to govern Penn Central and New England tracks. It would coordinate service, exchange government guaranteed bonds for stock, then sell the lines to public investors once deemed sound. The plan cites unresponsive management and inefficiency as major issues.
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Penn Central
Hartke
Northeast Transportation Authority
New England
Burglar Not Scared By Haunted House
A thief entered The Haunted House at 200 Second Avenue SW in the last week and stole a flashlight masking tape and tools. Police reported the popular fun house has since closed.
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Second Avenue
Santee Arrested on Possession Charges
Robert Santee 22 of 1315 Fourth Street NW was charged by Cedar Rapids police Saturday with two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. He is held on 2500 dollar bond and charged additionally with a parole violation.
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Santee
Robert Santee
Fourth Street
Cedar Rapids
City Briefs: Tools Stolen and Cash Taken In Local Thefts
Charles Theisen reports $350 worth of tools stolen from a car parked in the 700 block of Memorial drive SE. Frank Koutny reports $85 stolen from his billfold. Steven Fowler, 19, of 908 Ellis boulevard NW, held on $3,000 bond on a larceny of a motor vehicle charge.
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Charles Theisen
Avenue NW
Memorial Drive SE
Frank Koutny
Nineteenth Avenue
Steven Fowler
Ellis Boulevard
Study Gives Peace Corps Mixed Report of Success
A congressional review finds the Peace Corps mixed in results. It praises improved recruitment and placement while flagging inadequate screening and misfits in Thailand and the Philippines. Malaysia and Korea show strong, targeted roles. overall calls for selective staffing and continued focus on quality.
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Peace Corps
Washington
Malaysia
Thailand
U.S
Philippines
Four Are Injured In Two Cedar Rapids Accidents
Four people were injured in two weekend crashes in Cedar Rapids. Rita Kindl a 11 year old girl was hospitalized with facial injuries after a collision at Thirty third avenue and J street SW. Her brother Steven 12 was treated and released. Their father and mother Theresa Kindl was a passenger in a car driven by Howard O Gregor 53 of Thirty sixth avenue SW. A second crash at Eighth avenue and H street SW sent Benjamin and Louise Hinton 711 Sixth street SE to Mercy hospital with minor injuries. Kruger 25 of Johnson avenue NW was cited for no license and Fergeson 53 of Eighth street SE cited for failure to yield at a stop.
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Cedar Rapids
Rita Kindl
Mercy Hospital
Thirty-third Avenue
J Street
Steven Kindl
Theresa Kindl
Howard O. Gregor
Thirty-sixth Avenue
Eighth Avenue
H Street
Benjamin and
Louise Hinton
Sixth Street
Everett Fergeson
Eighth Street SE
Dean Kruger
Johnson Avenue NW
Kruger
Fergeson
Clark urges federal aid for small college costs in Iowa
U S Senator Dick Clark of Iowa urged full funding for a federal grant program created by the Higher Education Act of 1972 to aid small colleges. Speaking at Simpson College, he warned many institutions face serious financial trouble due to rising costs and criticized the administration for not funding the program in the budget. He argued education funding is far short of military spending and called for restoring balance as Vietnam ends.
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Indianola
U.S
Dick Clark
Iowa
Richard Lancaster
Simpson College
Clark
Kissinger Cease-Fire Violations Reported Amid Tense Call for Observers
North Vietnam reports eight wounded in an incident as about 700 demonstrators allegedly pelted the arrival of North Vietnamese officials. Saigon says 176 cease-fire violations occurred in 24 hours, bringing two week total to 2,388. South Vietnamese foreign ministry notes protesters angered by alleged Communist violations.
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North Vietnam
Foreign Ministry
Commission
Saigon
Women debate Ms form and policy influence in Texas caucus
Women questioned the Ms form of address and raised concerns that policy would be set at the top and trickle down. Helen Cassidy, Texas caucus chief, warned delegates might attempt to remove Bella. She called the conflict ego driven and noted the caucus’ recent success attracts personal power plays.
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Bella
Helen Cassidy
Texas Caucus
Explosion at Handler Motor Co Leaves Two Burned
Two men, Steven Howe and Harold Spores, both in their early twenties, suffered multiple burns in a Saturday explosion at Handler Motor Co. They were listed in fair condition at St. Luke's hospital Saturday night. Vapors from a nearby oil pit ignited while they used a torch to cut a muffler. The blast shattered three showroom windows on the Eighth street SE side. A garage spokesman said a ball of fire accompanied the explosion. Fire units arrived at 1 51 p.m. No others hurt.
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Handler Motor Co
Second Avenue
St. Luke's Hospital
Steven Howe
Central Drive
Harold Spores
Fifth Street
Eighth Street SE
Kjome Family Seeks News On Missing Service Member
The Kjomes await word on Michael Kjome's condition and location after his disappearance during the Tet Offensive. His brother John, recently discharged from the Navy, has aided relief efforts, while Kjome’s father reported no word since a letter’s arrival in November. Michael reportedly expressed a plan to reach a supply building for extraction before the attack.
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Kjomes
John
Navy
Kjome
Air Force
Decorah High School
Luther College
Pine Island
Minn
Pacific Architects
the Gazette
Michael
Want Ads Offer Part and Full Time Jobs
Readers are invited to explore want ads offering part time and full time employment opportunities. Listings highlight diverse positions across local businesses, encouraging job seekers to review listings for available roles and application details.
Winders Arrested on Animal Larceny Charge in Iowa City Warrant
Cedar Rapids police arrested Virginia L Winders 23 of 816 Eighteenth Avenue SW on an Iowa City warrant charging larceny of domestic animals authorities say she stole horses She was released on bond from Linn County jail.
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Cedar Rapids
Virginia L. Winders
Eighteenth Avenue
Iowa City
Linn County
Robbers Hit Benton County Gas Station
Benton county authorities investigate a late Saturday robbery at a local gas station with no immediate details released.
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Benton County
Luzerne
POW releases loom as cease-fire lists 562 U S prisoners
Report details that under the cease-fire 562 U S military prisoners in North Vietnam South Vietnam and Laos and 31 civilian prisoners are slated for release by late March while the U S prepares to withdraw the last troops. Officials note some prisoners wounded not on the list and names of individuals not disclosed.
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U.S
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Laos
United States
Vietnam
Alvarez
Army
Floyd Thompson
Thompson
Cedar Rapids Gazette Establishment and Postal Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established in 1883 by The Gazette Co., is published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscription rates include 75 cents weekly by carrier and various mail options. no mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. AP has exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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the Gazette Co
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Associated Press
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