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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1973

Page

3

Deaths Mrs Fred W Holm Cedar Rapids Widow

Olga Josephine Holm eighty of 1263 First avenue SE died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Born May 14 1892 in Harris Minnesota she was a member of First Lutheran church. Surviving are son Fred A Holm two daughters Lois Reed Bonnie Mills a sister and seven grandchildren. Services at First Lutheran church Thursday at 10 30 a m with burial at Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at Turner east until 9 p m Wednesday and at the church from 9 to 10 25 a m Thursday.

Olga Josephine Holm First Avenue SE Fred W. Holm Cedar Rapids Harris Minn First Lutheran Church Fred A. Holm Lois Reed Atlanta George Carlson Cedar Memorial Cemetery Turner East

Weather and notices fill Monday in city and region

The day’s report lists high and low temperatures across multiple cities including Bismarck Chicago Denver Duluth and New York with rainfall amounts and barometric trends. Police and court notes summarize speeding fines driving violations and public notices plus obituaries and service announcements for several Iowa towns.

Hilton Homes Lays Off 135 at Guttenberg Plant

Hilton Homes, Inc. cuts 135 production workers at the Guttenberg plant amid a company reorganization. Plant Manager Floyd Farmer noted 15 office and sales staff remain on duty. Last week's payroll was impounded by Aetna Business Credit, Inc. A spokesman said LCA Modular Enterprises of Fort Wayne, Ind. is undergoing a complete reorganization.

Guttenberg Hilton Homes, Inc Floyd Farmer Aetna Business Credit, Inc Milwaukee LCA Modular Enterprises Fort Wayne Ind Hilton Homes

Cedar Rapids Woman Dies After Sudden Illness

Lula Marie Kepler 48 of 1224 Wiley Blvd NW Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a sudden illness born Feb 25 1925 in Cedar Rapids she married Kenneth Kepler June 15 1958 a lifelong resident of the city She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Surviving are three aunts and an uncle Maxine and Luella Bascomb Cedar Rapids Alta Noble San Pablo Calif and Earl Evans St Paul Services at Turner Chapel East 10 30 a m Friday Burial Shiloh Cemetery Friends may call Turner East until 10 a m Friday casket will not be opened after the service

Lula Marie Kepler Wiley Boulevard Kenneth Kepler Cedar Rapids Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Maxine Luella Bascomb Alta Noble San Pablo Calif

William Leonard former Cedar Rapids resident dies in Lansing

William Leonard 76 of Mason Michigan died Sunday after a brief illness in a Lansing hospital. Born in Toddville and raised in Cedar Rapids he moved to Lansing about 50 years ago and worked for Mayflower Van Lines. Survived by wife Louise. Services at Garcline-Reence Man Funeral Home Lansing at 2:30 Wednesday.

William Leonard Mason, Mich Cedar Rapids Lansing Mich Toddville Leonard Mayflower van Lines Louise Michigan Garcline - Reenceman Funeral Home

Memorial Services and Burials in Cedar Memorial Network

Memorial services were held for Edwin H Krueger at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church led by Rev. Ernest Larson Rev. John DeLong and Rev. Glenn Hunt with burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery arranged by Cedar Memorial funeral home. Forde R Smith had services at Turner chapel east at 1 30 p.m. Wednesday led by Rev. Eugene Leffingwell with burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Hazel Ellen White services at Turner chapel west at 3 p.m. Wednesday led by Rev. Francis R. King with burial Linwood cemetery. Chasity Leigh Avis services at Turner chapel east at noon Wednesday led by Rev. Russell Striffler.

Krueger Edwin H Trinity United Methodist Church Ernest Larson Trinity John DeLong Waterloo Glenn Hunt Eden United Church of Christ Cedar Memorial Cemetery Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Smith Forde R Turner Eugene Leffingwell White Hazel Ellen

Conference Recall Votes Stymie UN Peacekeeping Plan

The talks page notes twelve governments are split evenly between Communist and non Communist states. A recall would need seven affirmative votes, risking a session without consensus. The UN role in peacekeeping remains disputed amid draft disagreements.

Let want ads help you buy sell or trade

A brief want ad note invites readers to use the classified service for buying selling or trading and provides a contact phone number 398 8234 for inquiries or listings.

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POWs Exchange Talks Progress Amid Hanoi Plan

Officials said no release of prisoners yet and a meeting of delegation chiefs is planned tomorrow. Hoa sought an American plane to Hanoi to fetch a deputy carrying the prisoner list, with the offer still open. Saigon and Viet Cong trade civilian exchange counts, listing thousands held on each side.

Hoa Hanoi U. S le Trung Hein Viet Cong Saigon Hein

Ellsberg and Russo Acquitted on One Espionage Count

In Los Angeles, U S District Court Judge Matt Byrne acquitted Daniel Ellsberg and Anthony Russo on one count each of espionage from the Pentagon Papers indictment. The defense start time is set for Tuesday, with 11 remaining counts under submission.

Los Angeles Daniel Ellsberg Anthony Russo U.S. District Court Matt Byrne

Three Drunk Driving Cases Result in Fines and Jail Credits

Three defendants pled guilty in municipal court to drunk driving. Thomas G. Jones received a $300 fine for an arrest on Nov 17. LeeAnn Clemmons of 1943 A Avenue NE paid $300 plus costs and earned one day served for an arrest on Nov 8. Richard Abel of Alburnett pled guilty, got $300 and two days served for an arrest on Feb 17. Robert Sacora of 1120 Third Street Marion pled guilty to an amended reckless driving charge, fined $50 plus costs, with an arrest on Jan 3.

Thomas G. Jones LeeAnn Clemmons Avenue NE Richard Abel Alburnett Robert Sacora Third Street Marion

Draft Lottery Planned by Selective Service in Washington

The Nixon administration says no extension request to Congress, the Defense Department expects no draft calls in the remaining months of the current authority, and Byron Pepitone announces the 1972 style lottery will be used with random birthdate sequence numbers drawn from drums at 8 30 a.m. EST in the Commerce Department auditorium Washington.

Nixon Congress Defense Department Byron Pepitone Selective Service Commerce Department Washington

China offers talks with Russia over ideological split

Ten years ago Communist China signaled readiness for private talks with the Soviet Union on the rift within the Communist bloc. Beijing demanded an apology from Khrushchev for alleged double dealing as a condition for dialogue.

China Russia Khrushchev

Warrant Issued For David Stickley In Drug Trial Absence

A Linn County judge issued a warrant for 25 year old David A. Stickley after he failed to appear for trial on four counts of violating state controlled substances law. He had been released on $10 000 bond with full security required and faces charges including selling amphetamine and marijuana to an undercover agent.

David A. Stickley Linn District Court Cedar Rapids Harold Vietor Stickley

Three Named for Health Center Board Vacancies

Linn county supervisors appointed Virgil Andrew Mrs Mark Carter and Ernest Merriweather to fill seats on the county health center board. Andrew will serve through 1974 while Carter and Merriweather serve through 1973.

Linn County Health Center Board Alse Virgil Andrew Hinkley Avenue Richard Wenzel Mark Carter Twentysixth Street Marion Jean Oxley Ernest Merriweather B Avenue NE William Martin Andrew

State Agent To Probe Scout's Disappearance

The Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation will send an agent to Cedar Rapids to investigate the disappearance of 11-year-old Guy Heckle last seen on a Boy Scout outing between Toddville and the Cedar River on February 3. The move follows a letter from the boy’s father asking for help and detailing areas for further probing.

Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation Cedar Rapids Guy Heckle Toddville Cedar River Howard Heckle Forty Eighth Street Rayman Logue Marengo BCI Heckler Linn Sheriff’s Office Logue James Wells Warren Stump the Gazette George Griffin Sheriff’s Office Lts Griffin

Governors Debate Federalism and State Program Roles

Governors from Illinois Daniel Walker and Washington Daniel Evans testified on federalism and the transfer of responsibilities to state and local levels. Evans endorsed Nixon's new federalism while Walker called for better administration of people programs rather than cutting them. Other witnesses included Dale Bumpers Jimmy Carter Linwood Holton and Kenneth Curtis.

Illinois Dan Walker Daniel Evans Washington Nixon Evans Muskie Dale Bumpers Arkansas Jimmy Carter J Georgia Kenneth Curtiss Maine Linwood Holton Virginia

Knife-Swallowing Dog Survives Knife Incident in Philadelphia

Kraut a 4 month old German shepherd swallowed a 12 inch butcher knife and survived barking about it. Owner Benjamin Stevens said he and his wife were eating sausage when the accident occurred.

Philadelphia Benjamin Stevens

Appearance Slated On Bad Check Charge

Linda J. Grissom 23 of 194 Twenty seventh Street NW released on own recognizance after arrest on charge of uttering a bad check for 31 dollars to Hy Vee Store 1843 Johnson Avenue NW on November 12 1972. She was given until March 8 to waive or demand a preliminary hearing.

Linda J. Grissom Twenty-seventh Street Johnson Avenue NW

Puppy Swallows Knife After Weekend Incident

In a weekend accident, a puppy jumped on the kitchen table, grabbed a knife, and swallowed it. Stevens rushed the dog to a veterinary hospital where X rays revealed the knife lodged deep inside. Dr. Roger M. Batts performed a two hour surgery deemed a miracle that the animal survived.

Stevens Roger M. Batts

Montgomery County Pool Policy Shapes Membership Rules

The court ruled that pool membership favors residents within a three quarter mile radius of the Silver Spring area pool. Non residents may join but must be sponsored. In a separate decision, the court held that payments to a medical partnership are taxable in the year they are made, not at doctor retirement.

Ington Montgomery County Silver Spring

Gazette Subscription Rates and AP Notice

Subscription rates listed by carrier and mail including weekly, monthly, and yearly options. Night and Sunday six issues for $2 monthly or $19 yearly. afternoon and Sunday seven issues for $2.15 monthly or $20 yearly. Out-of-state and territorial rates set at $30 yearly. AP holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.

U.S. Territories Associated Press

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