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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1962

Page

3

Moore Sentenced for Disturbing the Peace in Municipal Court

Francis J. Moore, 21, received a 15 day jail sentence after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace. He was arrested Monday night on a resisting officers charge tied to receiving stolen goods. Police found a .22 revolver in a room he rented at 409 Tenth Street SE and said he admitted obtaining it from a 16 year old who had stolen it from Drew's Sporting Goods at 214 First Street SE. Arraignment in district court on the stolen goods charge was set for Tuesday afternoon.

Francis J. Moore Drew Moore Tenth Street SE Drew's Sporting Goods First Street SE

Improvements Contracts Set At Courthouse

Linn county board of supervisors awarded contracts totaling 32762 for third floor courthouse air conditioning lowering ceiling and acoustical ceilings. Filter Supply Co. won 24000 for air conditioning the entire third floor Loomis Brothers 4715 for lowering ceilings and acoustical ceilings in two courtrooms Emmett J. Keough Electric 4047 for fluorescent lighting. Chairman Anthony Scolaro said work to start by March 15 and a public hearing on a new electrical system was held with March 13 set for letting contracts.

Linn County Board of Supervisors Filter Supply Co Loomis Brothers Emmett J. Keough Electric Scolaro

Union Told To Halt Picketing

Judge Charles Penningroth issued a temporary injunction restraining Teamsters Local 359 of Minneapolis and three officials from picketing Downing Box Co at 1601 Blairs Ferry Rd NE. Downing alleges pickets began Jan 29 at Cedar Rapids plant. A separate injunction bars Teamsters Local 238 of Cedar Rapids from picketing that plant.

Charles Penningroth Teamsters Union Minneapolis Downing Box Co Blairs Ferry Road Stephan J. Nehotte Alexander Gallus Jack J. Jorgensen Downing Cedar Rapids Teamsters Local Penningroth

Cronk Case Now In Jury's Hands

An assault with intent to rob Bert G. Cronk 25 faced a jury in Judge Donald P. Barnes's court. Cronk is charged with attempting to rob Allen E. Decious 26 of 1010 Thirteenth Avenue Marion on November 18. Jurors listed include Donald E. Starks Edith Rhodes Jack D. Welch Lucile Lindgren Ed Grubhoffer William Leonard Burle Ruston Lois Butler Helen C. O'Connell Carolyn J. McConkey Adaline A. Ennis and Nina Bragg.

Bert G. Cronk Donald P. Barnes Cronk Allen E. Decious Thirteenth Avenue Marion Donald E. Starks Edith Rhodes Jack D. Welch Lucile Lindgren Ed Grubhoffer William Leonard Burle Ruston Lois Butler Helen C. O'Connell Carolyn J. McConkey Adaline A. Ennis Nina Bragg

Sorenson Case Details and List of Jurors

Sorenson from Cedar Rapids seeks 10 000 dollars for injuries after her son's dog allegedly tripped her. Jurors hearing the case include James A Akers Chester Bullis Shirley Collins Estelle Myers Edwin Elyen LeRoy Muir John H O Neill Dorothy Metz Mary Jordan Arthur Hunt John H Nelson and Keith L Pence.

C R Man Fined For Drunk Driving

Thomas C. McBath aged 39 of 4429 Bowling Street SW was fined 300 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to drunk driving before Judge Donald Barnes. He was arrested Saturday by Linn County sheriffs deputies at Wilson Avenue and Sixth Street SW. Ralph R. Ash aged 43 of Martell o pleaded innocent to a third offense drunk driving at arraignment before Judge B J Maxwell. Ash, arrested Friday by Linn County deputies in Central City, has four prior drunk driving convictions dated Sept 14 1943 Nov 9 1957 Feb 24 1958 and Apr 21 1960 all in Linn County.

Thomas C. McBath Bowling Street Donald Barnes McBath Linn County Sheriff's Deputies Wilson Avenue Sixth Street Ralph R. Ash Martello B. J. Maxwell Ash Linn County Central City

Batye Is Sentenced And Then Released

Phillip Batye aged 18 of 1022 Sixth Street SE was sentenced to 20 days in county jail after pleading guilty to prohibitive sales and advertising. Judge B J Maxwell credited time served and ordered release. Five Cedar Rapids youths ages 16 to 19 faced beer underage charges. four fined $25 each, the fifth referred to juvenile court.

Phillip Batye Sixth Street B. J. Maxwell Maxwell Batye Cedar Rapids

Glenn Spots Thousands Of Luminous Particles On Orbit

CAPE CANAVERAL UPI John Glenn reported thousands of luminous particles streaming past his cabin during his first orbital passage over the southwestern United States. He could not identify the objects.

Cape Canaveral UPI John Glenn U.S

Low Cost Hospital Plan Ad for Catholics

An advertisement promotes a Catholic oriented hospital insurance from the Western Catholic Union. It offers flexible benefits covering hospital, doctor and surgeon fees, ambulance, X rays, maternity care and more starting under two dollars per month. It also mentions income protection and monthly payments to aid household expenses during disability. For free information, mail today.

Western Catholic Union

Family Scene At Glenn Home As Launch Nears

The article describes astronaut John Glenn's family awaiting launch with lights on at 5:45 a.m. Mon day, Mrs Glenn chipper and rested, children David and Lyn engaged in activities, while Dr H W Castor arrives. Neighbors quote Lt Col Thomas Miller noting Mrs Glenn's mood.

Glenn Thomas Miller Miller Annie David Lyn H. W. Castor

John Glenn unfazed by mission delays in Cocoa Beach bar

CAPE CANAVERAL AP Newsmen spotted John Glenn in a Cocoa Beach bar Monday. He said he was ready and eager to fly and was not disturbed by the delays, noting they are of no consequence after three years of training and a few more days won’t matter.

Cape Canaveral John Glenn Cocoa Beach Tem

Astronaut’s Final Call Before Retirement Report

An astronaut awaiting retirement phoned his wife and children in Arlington Virginia and his parents in New Concord Ohio after a day of simulated missions and star observations. The report notes his reflective mood and family contact before departure.

Arlington, Va New Concord Ohio

Snow removal at eight rinks as seven close for season

Snow cleared at eight Cedar Rapids ice rinks with skating open while seven rinks shut for the season due to unsafe surfaces. Attendance across ten rinks through Feb 15 reached 58,538, down from 65,098 a year earlier. derby events in Manhattan may occur if weather permits.

R. B. Burch Twenty-fifth Avenue Quincy Ill Cedar Rapids Iowa Skating Assn Manhattan Eagles Iowa Fraternal Order of Eagles

Urban Renewal Budget Approved by Council

The city council approved a 1962 urban renewal board budget of $7,000 on Tuesday. James Vaughan, chair, said funds will cover essential board expenses for the year including a per diem consultant and office costs.

James Vaughan

Death notice for Wesley Stepanek with funeral details

NW reports the death of Wesley Stepanek of Toledo on Monday with services planned for Wednesday at 10 30 AM in a Catholic church in Chelsea. A cash drawer burglary at the Ellis YMCA branch on Ellis Boulevard NW involved about 40 dollars. Boy Scout Troop 4 held a court of honor at Harrison School after a potluck, awarding several honors to named scouts including Gary Clark and others.

Wesley Stepanek Toledo Chelsea Ellis Ymca Ellis Boulevard NW Boy Scout Troop 4 Harrison School Gary Clark Kent Jayne Lavern Burns Tom Dicus Dean David Lindeman Jim Gephart Mike Bishop David Cray Steve Brown Robert Burns Paul Durbala Dave Dessinger Leroy Lucus

Mrs Glenn Serves Reporters Fried Chicken At Doorstep

Annie Glenn briefly interrupted the space voyage coverage by serving cold reporters at her Arlington home. She welcomed them with a smile and pointed to boxes of fried chicken and hot cheese rolls, which the reporters helped themselves to.

Arlington, Va John Glenn Annie Glenn

Mrs Shepard compares Glenn spaceflight to Alan Shepard mission

Mrs. Alan Shepard, mother of America's first astronaut, said she felt the same thrill watching John Glenn's space flight as when Alan Shepard Jr. made history. She described the moment as a completion of a wonderful event and noted the family watched in front of television sets while Glenn orbited.

Derry, N. H Alan Shepard America John Glenn Alan, Jr

Fragmentary praise frames a young man's character

A partial quote depicts a “very fine young man” with family pride and optimism. The snippet conveys excitement and delight but lacks full context or event details.

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