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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1978
Page
3
A long obituary list from Cedar Rapids to Victor, Anamosa, and beyond notes the deaths of Mildred Turnipseed, Lorraine Iehl, Winifred Schonberg, Kathryn Ragan, and many others. The notices include birth years, survivor details, service times, burial places, and funeral home references across Linn and surrounding counties.
A hit and run at 7-Eleven Food Store at 1344 First Ave NE scattered groceries on the pavement. Police rerouted traffic for about an hour after a motorist saw the incident but could offer little vehicle detail. The timeline references Cedar Rapids native Havlena noted for war and archival work with the Library of Congress.
Cedar Rapids police arrested several suspects Saturday in burglary cases. Chris Null Edwards, 20, and a 16-year-old Cedar Rapids youth faced burglary charges for the Nova Norte residence break in on Hillside Drive NW. Edwards also faces two counts of false use of a financial instrument. Michael McNair, 18, was charged with second degree burglary for a home on Third Avenue SE and with malicious mischief at Jefferson High School. John C. Ewing, 50, was charged with forgery and fifth degree theft tied to bad checks to City TV. Linda Kay Glaus, 24, faces uttering a false instrument. Rebecca E. Cinkan, 19, was arrested on an assault warrant and released on recognizance. Ricky R. Chambers, 21, released without bond, was charged with assaulting his wife.
Six persons were charged Friday night and Saturday with drunk driving. Michael D. Donovan, 18, of Cedar Falls, arrested 3:25 a.m. Saturday near Highway 30 and Wiley Boulevard SW. David J. Schrader, 22, Route 1, Fairfax, arrested 3:30 a.m. Arrest location not stated. Howard R. Nielson, 34, Coggan, arrested Friday night in Vinton and charged with speeding and failing to yield to an emergency vehicle. Mark L. Ralston, 19, 4322 Cavalier St. NE, arrested 12:20 a.m. Saturday near Blairs Ferry Road and C Avenue NE. John W. Sackette, 49, 2508 Brookland Dr. NE, arrested Friday night near E70 and Highway 149, charged with not having vehicle under control. Richard P. Klampe, 30, 2335 Ridgeway Dr. SE, arrested 9:08 p.m. Friday in the 1100 block of First Avenue SW.
In Media Pennsylvania a jury found W A Tony Boyle guilty on three counts of first degree murder in the 1969 New Year’s Eve killings of union dissident Joseph Yablonski and his wife and daughter. Boyle, 76, faced a new trial after an earlier conviction was voided on appeal.
Linn County Republicans invite missed precinct caucus attendees to share views for the 1978 county platform. A platform committee meeting is set for 8 p.m. Thursday at the Brenton Bank building in Cedar Rapids led by William Bergman. The county convention moves to Washington High School on March 4 with registration at 9 a.m. and a 10 a.m. start plus a $5 buffet luncheon.
Meat Cutters Local 431 members ratified a new three year contract with six food companies ending a strike against Eagle Discount Supermarkets and a lockout at five other firms. Workers return to jobs today as picket lines are removed and union president Louis DeFrieze calls the agreement similar to a prior deal in northern Illinois.
Darrell Eick, 40, of Independence, died after his vehicle left a curve, plunged into a ditch, and struck a tree south of here. He was rescued and transported to hospitals in Oelwein and Waterloo, where he died early Saturday. Services set for Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at White Funeral Home.
A short in wiring at 220 10th St NW in Cedar Rapids damaged an vacant house owned by Jim Pugmire Hiawatha. The attic and second floor closet were affected. The 3 41 p m fire was followed by a 5 41 p m blaze at 1553 Washington Ave SE caused by stove grease. the fire spread to a wall and cupboards with no injuries reported.
Wind calm at 11 p m. sun rises Monday 6 59 a m. sun sets 5 45 p m. Feb 17 a son for Ronald and , Van Buren Drive SW 2917. Feb 18 several births including On dler Coggan Bell Feight McMaster Green. Adoptions and local incident reports follow with multiple addresses and times through Saturday evening.
Gloria Jean Hoover, 26, of 317 H Ave NW, died from massive intra abdominal bleeding caused by a small caliber bullet wound, autopsy officials reported. The Linn County deputy medical examiner released the results, with policees yet to release further details on the shooting from last Thursday. Pending a final ruling, investigators treat the case as a possible homicide. Accident or self harm have not been ruled out.
Robert Lindahl, 59, of 1514 10th St NW, was treated at Mercy Hospital for minor injuries after a city bus he rode collided with a car at 10 20 a m at First Ave West and Third Street. Bus driver Thomas Vizal 33 of 5720 Johnson Ave SW. car driver Larry McCartney 40 of 1806 S St SW. Police charged McCartney with disobeying a traffic signal. Bus damages estimated at $1000. Lindahl released.
Cedar Rapids Giants officials Don Buchheister and Jack Mull will discuss baseball from minors to the World Series at Monday noon’s Rotary Club meeting in the Roosevelt Royale. Also notes on the Hawkeye Downs campers show February 23-27 and Thursday games at Marion with prizes.
A senior citizen tea is scheduled for Tuesday at 2 pm at the Salvation Army building. Brigadier and Mrs Walter Kennedy from Peoria will present the program.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette published daily and Sunday from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406 since 1883. Subscription rates list carrier and mail options with weekly and yearly prices and restrictions on mail subscriptions in carrier areas.
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