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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1967

Page

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Daily Record Weather and Local Notices Summary

The daily record lists highs and lows for multiple cities including Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago New Orleans Denver New York and Seattle along with January precipitation totals and barometer. It notes light precipitation none and rain totals with statewide court notices and several obituaries and service announcements for towns like Newton Newhall Worthington Oelwein Brainerd and Iowa City with names and service times.

Bismarck Mineapolis Chicago N. Orleans Denver New York Duluth Omaha Anyutes Phoenix Seattle C.R

Shotgun Shells Stolen From Fish and Game Club

Linn county deputies investigated a break in at the Fish and Game club on Prairieburg road east of Central City. A case and a half of shotgun shells were reported missing.

Linn County Sheriff's Deputies Fish and Game Club Prairieburg Road Central City

Quebec Education Minister Won't Intervene in Teachers Strike

Montreal reports that Quebec's education minister states there are no immediate plans for government intervention in the ongoing teachers' strike, suggesting negotiations remain the path forward.

Montreal Quebec

Mary Ann Woods Injured in Night Crash

Mary Ann Woods, 24, of route one Marion, suffered minor injuries in a Friday night crash on Ellis boulevard NW. She was treated at St Luke's hospital and released. Passenger in a car driven by Richard D. Serbousek, 27, Swisher, his car struck two parked cars owned by Walter Tuttle and Larry A. Smith, both of 1015 Ellis boulevard NW. No charges filed.

Mary Ann Woods Route One Marion St. Luke’s Hospital Ellis Boulevard Richard D. Serbousek Swisher Serbousek Walter Tuttle Larry A. Smith

Koopman Suffers Minor Injuries in Two-Car Collision

Harlan E. Koopman Jr aged 17 of 141 Cherry Hill road NW sustained minor injuries after a two car crash near First avenue and Eastview drive SW Friday at 8 45 p m He was treated at Mercy hospital and released Police cited Dale Eickstaedt 16 of 803 Westwood drive NW driving one car and Jeffrey W Johnson 18 of 6041 Crestridge drive NW in the other

Harlan E. Koopman, Jr Cherry Hill Road First Avenue Eastview Drive Mercy Hospital Koopman Dale Eickstaedt Westwood Drive Jeffrey W. Johnson Crestridge Drive

Whisky and Mix Stolen in Union Club Break In

Burglars broke a window to enter the Electrical Workers Union No. 405 building at 317 Sixth Street SW on Friday night and stole two fifths of whisky and 12 bottles of mix from the basement club room, investigators report.

Electrical Workers Union

McSkimming Denies Four Tax Charges

Gustav W McSkimming a Cedar Rapids man who runs the McSkimming Tax Service pleaded innocent in U S District Court to a four count indictment for failing to file income tax returns He faces possible penalties of up to a year in prison and 10000 dollars fine per count for unfiled returns covering 1960 to 1963 with specific sums listed for each year and the business address at 2204 A street SW DES Moines report identifies the university connection and trial date April 17 set by Judge Roy L Stephenson.

Des Moines Cedar Rapids U. S. District Court Roy L. Stephenson Stephenson Gustav W. McSkimming University of Iowa McSkimming McSkimming Tax Service

Cedar Rapids man injured directing traffic at crash scene

A 27 year old Cedar Rapids man, John W. Dryml, was hit while directing traffic after a collision in the 4200 block of First Avenue E. He is listed in fair condition at Mercy hospital with leg and head injuries. The driver of the striking car, Leslie D. Baych, 20, of Hiawatha, faced charges of reckless driving and unsafe brakes.

Cedar Rapids First Avenue E Mercy Hospital John W. Dryml Maplewood Drive Dryml First Avenue Leslie D. Baych Hiawatha

City Briefs: Break-in Reported at Home

Edward Gordon reports a break-in at his home on Friday night with two shirts and 75 cents missing. A Cedar Rapids 17-year-old was arrested after 4 a.m. Saturday for drunkenness and possessing liquor as a minor. he was found in a parked car on Eleventh Street NW and turned over to his parents.

Breakin Edward Gordon A Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Eleventh Street

Man Hit By Falling Tree While Clearing Dead Wood

Robert Plattenberger of Martelle injured when a tree fell during a cleanup at a Methodist church. He and 13 others were removing dead trees on the property and he was hospitalized at St Luke's in Cedar Rapids for treatment.

Martelle Robert Plattenberger Plattenberger St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids

Service-Background Role In Job Quest Minimized

Washington AP report summarizes a study by the Bureau of Social Science Research based on 3,000 retirees. It finds officers face tougher job goals than enlisted men, who move into skilled trades. age mattered less for officers but hurt some enlisted workers. The study concludes military experience is neither a strong asset nor major drawback for most retirees.

Washington Bureau of Social Science Research

Mrs. Crane Led Credit Union Since 1947

The Cedar Rapids credit union’s longtime treasurer Inez Crane, elected to the board in 1947, faced suspension after auditors found a $67,243.10 shortage and sloppy bookkeeping. A private audit traced mis postings and improper loans while life and borrower insurance remained unaffected. Daily operations were moved to the Cedar Rapids Credit Union Center as members were informed via letter.

Grigg Crane Credit Union Board of Directors Wilson School Credit ‘Union Board of Directors Fidelity Inez Crane Credit Union Center Cedar Rapids

Deaths Ruby Rosenberg longtime Cedar Rapids resident

Ruby R Rosenberg a Cedar Rapids resident for 42 years and former North Western Bell employee died in a nursing home Friday after a long illness. Born February 27 1884 in Vinton she leaves two sons Ralph and Bert both Cedar Rapids a daughter Leah Rosenberg Minneapolis four grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and a sister Mrs Frank Smith Waterloo Services will be 1 39 p m Monday at the Chapel of Memories with Rev Victor O Erickson of Dairy Dale Baptist Church and Cedar Memorial Cemetery is in charge Friends may call at the chapel until noon Monday

Ruby R. Rosenberg Fourth Avenue Cedar Rapids Northwestern Bell Telephone Co Vinton Ralph Bert Leah Rosenberg Minneapolis Minn Frank Smith Waterloo Victor O. Erickson Dairy Dale Baptist Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery Turner Chapel East

Funeral for Fred Minier in Cedar Rapids

Fred Minier, 68, formerly of 504 Fourth Street SW, died in a Marion nursing home where he had resided two years. Born June 16, 1898 in Anamosa, he spent most of his life in Cedar Rapids and worked at Link-Belt Speeder for 19 years. Survived by Goldie his wife two sons Paul and Melvin both of Cedar Rapids and four grandchildren. Services Tuesday at 2 p.m. Baxter Memorial chapel Rev. Barton G. Murray. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday.

Fred Minier Fourth Street Marion Anamosa Cedar Rapids Cedar Christian Church Goldie Paul Melvin Baxter Memorial Chapel Barton G. Murray Cedar Memorial Cemetery

May McMillen 92 dies after leg surgery in Cedar Rapids

May McMillen 92 longtime Cedar Rapids resident and former employee of Truewin Simmons Perrine Albright Neff died Friday night after surgery for a broken leg. Born June 26 1874 in Quasqueton she lived in Quasqueton before moving to the Commonwealth apartments and Marion rest home. Services Monday 1:30 at Harris Funeral Home Quasqueton burial Quasqueton Cemetery friends may call Sunday and Monday.

May McMillen Commonwealth Apartments Marion Quasqueton Cedar Rapids Truewin, Simmons, Perrine, Albright and Neff Harris Funeral Home Quasqueton Cemetery

Memorial Services for Stejskal at 2 P M Sunday

Memorial services for Joseph Stejskal will be held at the Brosh chapel at 2 p m Sunday with arrangements by Jerry Drahovzal. Burial follows at the Czech National cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel prior to services.

Stejskal Joseph — Brosh Jerry Drahovzal Czech National Cemetery Friends May Feavl

Offduty Officer Helps Nab Car Thieves Here

A 23-year-old Cedar Rapids woman and two 15-year-old boys were arrested early Saturday after a stolen car was spotted by Patrolman George Dougherty returning home. The woman Carol Cole was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle and released on bond. the juveniles were turned over to relatives and will be processed as juveniles. The car, registered to Joseph Blazek, was stopped in Riverside Park SW after Dougherty, who had just finished a shift, recognized the vehicle from prior alerts.

Cedar Rapids Carol Sue Cole Twenty-first Avenue Joseph Blazek Eighteenth Avenue George Dougherty Dougherty Riverside Park

Knife incident at Franklin Junior High injures student

Mark Hertz fourteen of 1451 Linmar Drive NE suffered an arm laceration in an art class incident at Franklin Junior High School Friday afternoon. A classmate flashed a knife and, as Hertz stepped aside, he bumped the blade causing the wound. The knife was confiscated and Hertz was treated at St Luke's Hospital and released. Police reported the event occurred during line duty in art.

Mark Hertz Linmar Drive Franklin Junior High School St. Luke’s Hospital Mark Hertz

Cary Grant Deborah Kerr in The Grass Is Green er double feature

Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr headline the Saturday night television double feature on KCRG-TV at 9 30 PM in color. The first film The Grass Is Green er screens as part of the Ch 9 schedule.

Cary Grant Deborah Kerr Kcrg-Tv

Linn County Deputies Promote Two Officers Sunday

Sheriff Walter Grant announced promotions for Sergeant David Webster and Deputy David Reid to lieutenant and sergeant respectively to establish a clear chain of command. No salary changes accompany the promotions. Webster heads the civil deputy department while Reid will lead deputies patrolling the county.

Linn County David Webster Seventh Avenue SE David Reid B Avenue Walter Grant Webster Reid

Heavy Loss in Farm Elevator Fire at Jewell

Firemen from 13 companies battled a large blaze at the Jewell Co op elevator complex in Hamilton county destroying one building and threatening three gasoline and anhydrous ammonia tanks. The fire started around 9 p.m. Friday in a corn storage area and burned seven hours later with crews from Webster City and Ames assisting.

Jewell Central Town Hamilton County Jewell Co-op Webster City Here Ames

Thompson meets Gromyko on Moscow arrival

Llewellyn Thompson, newly appointed U.S. ambassador to Moscow, held a brief Saturday meeting with Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko to convey his arrival and assignment.

Moscow Llewellyn Thompson U.S Gromyko

Rose Cello solo wows near capacity Cedar Rapids crowd

A near full Coe Auditorium hosts Leonard Rose in a Cedar Rapids Community concert. The program spans Bach, Brahms, Saint-Saens with accompanist Samuel Sanders, Faure Elegie, and Chopin Introduction and Polonaise Brillante, ending with two lively encores The Little White Donkey and Allegro Vivo.

Coe Auditorium Leonard Rose Cedar Rapids Samuel Sanders Faure Chopin Rose Mr. Rose Jacques Ibert Francois Francoeur

Lawrence Denies Murder as Trial Set for March 6

Richard Paul Lawrence, 37, pleads innocent to a murder charge in Linn district court. Trial scheduled for March 6. motion to set aside the indictment denied. Prosecutors seek a personal financial statement within two weeks, noting Lawrence posted a $25,000 bond. He faces a shooting death at a south Marion construction site on December 20, involving Clark Kaiser, 49.

Richard Paul Lawrence Linn District Court Lawrence Jack Fulton Sidney Street Clark Kaiser Fifth Avenue SE South Marion

Girl 18 Charged With Theft of Car in Dubuque

Maria Garcia 18 of 1501 A avenue NE was held in the city jail on larceny of a motor vehicle. She allegedly stole a car registered to William J. Ross of 1207 Second Street NW Thursday night. A 17 year old boy was arrested and charged as a juvenile with larceny of a motor vehicle. He was held for probation officers.

Maria Garcia Avenue NE William J. Ross Second Street Dubuque

Thant Sees Red China Blocking Hanoi Peace Move

U.N. Secretary General Thant reportedly believes fear of pressure from Red China blocks North Vietnam from replying to the U.S. peace offer. Informed sources say Thant doubts Hanoi would reveal any move publicly, fearing Beijing would push them back. He discussed Goldberg's December plea for a private assurance of reciprocal peace moves if bombing ends.

United Nations, N. Y U.N U Thant Red China North Vietnam U.S Thant Hanoi Peking Arthur Goldberg China Southeast Asia Japan Philippines South Korea Laos Malaysia Thailand South Vietnam Viet Cong National Liberation Front Salvador Lopez Dean Rusk United States Vietnam Harold Holt Goldberg

The Ernest Tubb Show on KCRG TV Color Debuts Saturday

The Ernest Tubb Show featuring his Texas Troubadours airs Saturday at 6:00 PM on KCRG TV Color channel 9. The program promises country performances and classic acts from the Texas Troubadours.

Ernest Tubb Kcrg-Tv

Bonds Forfeited When Youths Didn't Appear

James E. Green and Robert B. Fulton both forfeited $30 bonds after missing municipal court dates on charges of possessing beer as minors. They were arrested at Sixteenth avenue and Eighth street SW on December 23 at 9 45 p.m.

James E. Green Twentyfirst Avenue Robert B. Fulton Fourteenth Avenue Alvin E. Clemons Fifth Street Michael J. Hall Monticello Anna M. Wright Fifteenth Street Terry D. Leidall First Avenue Victoria C. Buhrman Thirtieth Street Mable E. Williams Seventeenth Street Odin Brendengen Upland Drive Lee W. Partin Sixteenth Avenue Duane S. Holst Independence Kenneth J. Hall J Street Howard R. Cole Hiawatha Gary A. Carter Fourth Avenue James A. Claussen Sixteenth Street Russell A. Williams F Avenue NW Twenty-first Avenue Fourteenth Avenue SE Eighth Street

Fire tragedy in Coney Island kills two children

A blaze in a Coney Island apartment injured seven others as passersby aided firefighters evacuating 10 families. Two brothers Wade Reese aged 5 and Robert aged 4 died in the fire. their two younger sisters were seriously hurt. The mother said the fire started after she left to buy milk.

Wade Reese Robert Coney Island

Two Teens Injured When Car Hits Tree Near Edgewood

Alan Williams 16 of Edgewood and Carroll Meade 16 of Colesbury were listed in good condition at Manchester hospital after a car driven by Meade struck a tree near Edgewood Friday night.

Manchester Alan Williams Edgewood Carroll Meade Colesbury Manchester Hospital Meade

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