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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1969

Page

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Deaths and Services from Iowa towns in January notices

Daily Record obituary notices list names and ages from towns including Belle Plaine, Volga, Yama, Manchester, Goettsch’s, Oelwein, Hopkinton, Hawkeye, Waucoma, West Union, Delhi, Ottumwa, Sigourney, Monticello, Center Point, Anamosa, and Center Point. Entries note funerals, burial sites, church services, and cremation details with dates and times.

Ti Belle Plaine Joseph Sikir Hrabak's Vining Volga Roy Candee Feeney Kautson Yama Charles J. Houska Harrison’s . Manchester Howard High Hows . L Pear Shelly's Hawkeye Carl Louis Sen Ner Ar Lutheran Church Waet Emersons Hopkinton — Cleo “Skeet Parks United Methodist Goettsch’s. Ah A Oelwein Lisa Harding Mason Ci Gazette Waucoma Joseph Schlichti St. Mary's Church Reed’s West Union Howard Johannson First Lutheran Church Burnham and Wood Earlville Cora Shearer Delhi St. Paul's Lutheran Church Memorial Lawn Ottumwa Holm’s Sigourney. Petersburg Duane John Geistkemper Ray Geistkemper SS. Peter and Paul Church Kramer Monticello Joseph Supple Sacred Heart Church Devaney’s Center Point Arnold C Hand Murdoch's Anamosa Mary Kellaney Peoria St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Rosary McNamara’s

Auto Plunges Off Viaduct Injuring Four In Prairie Creek

A car carrying four occupants plunged nose down from the Bowling Street viaduct onto railroad tracks Friday night. Driver Sandra J. Joslin, 24, and 13 year old Ronald Trader were admitted to Mercy hospital with multiple injuries but in good condition Saturday. Two Prairie Creek residents, Laurie Starr and John Rife Jr., were treated for minor injuries and released. Charges pending. A separate accident at First Avenue and Ninth Street West injured Lillian E. Coufal, 47, who was admitted in good condition with neck, shoulder and back injuries after her car was struck and pushed into another vehicle. No charges in that crash.

Bowling Street Prairie Creek Mercy Hospital Sandra J. Joslin Prairie Creek Trailer Court Ronald Trader Mercy Young Laurie Starr John, Rife, Jr First Avenue Ninth Street Lillian E. Coufal Twenty Sixth Street NW Coufal Auto Samuel 2. Zier Hinkley Avenue NW Floyd Dunbar van Horne

Sirhan Trial Delays Continue With Jury Seat Left Vacant

In a resumed session Judge Walker eyed juror challenges as the defense weighed waiving objections. Eleven tentative jurors could be seated if challenges were waived, while the 12th seat stayed empty. Helen Woodworth, a retired legal secretary, said health concerns might prevent a long trial. One prospective juror, Alvina Alvidrez, faced a prosecution challenge. Sirhan’s courtroom demeanor remained confident as the first full trial week ended. Services for Dumond, mother of Roy Dumond of Palo, noted death penalties as a topic. Burial followed at the Islamic cemetery with Islamic service. Willie Nelson performed with the Jackson Sisters on a local TV program.

Helen Woodworth Walker Chambers Alvina Alvidrez Miss Dumond Brother Roy Palo Pen- Sirhan Monahan-Stewart

Senator HIll aims to bar bars from opening before 2 pm

DES MOINES AP Senator Eugene Hill a Newton Democrat will introduce a bill to prohibit taverns and bars from opening before 2 pm citing lunchtime drinking as a source of business disruption and accidents. He notes current Iowa law allows 7 am openings and late closings with Sunday liquor bans. Hill emphasizes the measure targets social drinkers, not lawmakers, and cites his WWII Marine Corps service to justify his stance.

Des Moines Eugene Hill D-Newton Towans Sen. Hill Towa Marine Corps South Pacific

Linn Health Board Moves To End Sewage Problems

Linn county health board votes to curb sewage issues in Robins Toddville and surrounding areas after complaints about a mobile home court apartment house and a private disposal system. trustees consider public sewer options and court action to compel hookups and establish a sanitary district while noting misbeliefs about public health guidance. A separate note reports a $250 burglary at Ken Clean Laundry.

Linn County Health Boards Robins Toddville Robins. Mayer Cedar Atty Rapids Marion Hiawatha Clinton Moyer Toddvilles Board of Supervisors Health Board Ken Clean Laundry Fifth Avenue Sixth Street

Sideburn Rule Is Toned Down in Miami Beach

In Miami Beach, a grooming rule easing sideburns to ear lobes and mustaches not resembling the devil was agreed upon after supervisors sent home fifteen of fifty guards for failing to meet standards. Supervisor Jack Harris said the city will interpret rules more liberally.

Miami Beach Jack Harris

Glue Sniffing Arrests Highlight Youth Drug Workshop

Cedar Rapids police Captain Arthur Zimmerman told a Washington High School workshop that from January to October 1968 minors arrested under the Uniform Narcotics Act numbered 17 boys and four girls, with 26 boys and 13 girls under a new glue sniffing ordinance from June to October. About 40 youths attended. Dr Leo Sedlacek warned that one in sixteen under eighteen who drink will become an alcoholic before twenty five and suggested alcohol is alcohol regardless of form. The panel also included Lois Emanuel and Gil Voss. Sedlacek disputed that marijuana leads to other drugs but said it is not physiologically habit forming.

Cedar Washington High School Arthur Zimmerman Cedar Rapids Capt Zimmerman Leo Sedlacek Cedar Rapids Physiian Iowa Supreme Court Gil Voss Citizens’ Cusnputter Iowa City Cap. Zimmerman Voss Sedlacek

Officers Elected by El Kahir Uniformed Units

Charles T. King was elected president of the Executive Council of El Kahir Shrine’s uniformed units at the annual meeting and banquet held Friday night at the Embassy. Other executive officers include Jerry Johnson as first vice president Paul E Riggs as second vice president and Bernard Roakey as secretary and treasurer. Additional officers elected by other units were listed.

el Kahir Charles T. King el Kahir Shrine Jerry Johnson Paul E. Riggs Bernard Roakey Patrol Robert Roof Max Wortman, Jr Price E. Slate Vern Stimson Slate Anamosa Cedar Rapids Chanters Dave Ronk Bob Steber Don Johnson Mike Visek Fouts Dooley William Miller George Lawrence Jim Freeman Vernon Kriz George Myers Marengo Sheiks Don Bowman Russell Anthony Jim Lundstrom Cliff Myers 101 Wayne Schneringer Richard M. Bucy Lyle Brown Jolly Jokers N. Arnie Nissen Harry Hograbe Milton Polehna Jerry Irwin Clyde ‘Beck William Failor Wayne Engle Scottie Middleton T bLynn Schlaughterback Dale Dale,McDonald, President; Frank Janda, Vice-President; Robert L.pardubsky Robert Cherry Cahill Richard F. Brisbin Mr. Vernon Glenn E.norton Ed C. Rudin Doctor's of Fice Gazette Adv

Deaths in Cedar Rapids area. beautician sought

Notice lists multiple obituaries and civic group officers in Cedar Rapids. It mentions Hannah Dahlquist widow of John Dahlquist who died after illness, with survivors and service details. Also notes Pearl Dumond age 72 and several community organization leaders. Includes an employment ad seeking a beautician, with contact and box number.

Hannah Dahlquist Cedar Rapids John Dahlquist Butterfly Cafe Finland United States Bertha Masek Gread Lizzie Rudiger Neola Brush Chapel Lam John ‘M. Jensen Cedar ‘Memorial Cemetery Pearl Dumond

Local Salon Invites Customers to Petite Salon Event

Bonnie Baum and Judy Bohren invite customers to the Petite Salon at 888 ith Street Marion. Contact 377 5163. Advertising by Craft Leaders group. Also promoting plastic crystals at Nimmer's 364 8546. Ad for spaghetti and meat balls pie at Moose Lodge Saturday and Sunday 18 at 5 30 with price 1 50.

Bonnie Baum Judy Bohren Ith Marion Nimmer’s Moose Lodge

Three Linn educators chosen for behavior institute study

Three Linn educators Nancy Klopp Steven Chambers J William Yeisley were selected by the Towa Department of Public Instruction to attend a child behavior study institute at the University of Towa in January 22 through 23. The educators include Klopp a special learning disabilities teacher at Center Point Road NE Cedar Rapids, Chambers elementary guidance counselor Linn-Mar Community Schools, and Yeisley elementary principal Linn-Mar Community Schools. They will appear on The Lawrence Welk Show in color on Channel 9 Saturday at 7 30.

Linn Towa Department of Public Instruction University of Towa Phil Prevo Nancy Klopp Spe- Ave Center Point Rd Cedar Rapids Steven Chambliss Larry Hooper Selor

James Flanagan Accused in Coggon Tavern Incident

James L. Flanagan, 21, of Ryan, was arrested early Saturday by Linn county sheriff officers on assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury. The charge follows a Thursday night incident at a Coggan tavern where a beer glass was broken and town marshal Lamir Havlik cut on the face. Flanagan faced arraignment Saturday morning in Central City's mayor's court amid an ongoing appeal to the supreme court on a six month breaking and entering sentence.

James L. Flanagan Ryan Linn Walter Grant Flanagan Lamir Havlik Grant Central William Cooper Lepurt Supreme Court

Gomulka Cracks Down on Anti Semitism In Poland

Warsaw AP reports Poland's Communist party boss Wladyslaw Gomulka, age 63, tightened control by moving interior ministry personnel and reshaping government and party after a serious 1968 challenge. Since reelection last November, informants say, several provincial first secretaries have been ousted and more changes are expected.

Warsaw Poland Communist Party Wladyslaw Gomulka Interior Ministry Amore

Anti Strike Plan Sparks British Union Furor

London AP report outlines a Labor government white paper to curb wildcat strikes and reorganize unions with a cooling-off period and fines. Union leaders object citing pressure on workers and insufficient safeguards. Barbara Castle pushed the plan through amid cabinet opposition from union allies.

London Britain Barbara Castle

Cohen Will Be Michigan Dean

Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Cohen announced his appointment as dean of the school of education at the University of Michigan, to succeed Willard Olson who retires July 1. Olson, a former welfare administration professor at Michigan, will serve as dean designate until then.

Willard Olson Olson Michigan Britain School of Education Ivolvement

Informers to be Used at Northeastern State College

Northeastern State College president Hazell Garrison announced that informers will be hired to end student demonstrations. The program follows a Thursday night campus disturbance in which nine male students were arrested. Informers will pose as students, attend classes, sleep in dorms, and be known only to select administrators.

Tahlequah Okla Northeastern State College Hazell Garrison Garrison

Nasser Sends Nixon Message to Nixon on Middle East

CAIRO AP President Nasser urged President elect Nixon to pursue a fair line in the Middle East crisis. Al Ahram, via Washington dispatch, said Nasser sent the message through Donald Bergus, head of the American interests section at the Spanish embassy in Cairo. Ahram called the message frank and cordial and a significant initiative.

Cairo Nasser Nixon Middle East al Ahram Washington Donald Bergus

Hickel defends gas profits and Alaska land order

In a Senate Interior Committee session, Alaska Governor and Cabinet nominee Walter Hickel faced questions about profits from a gas distribution firm he once oversaw and his stance on the Interior Department order freezing land distribution under the statehood act. Hickel asserted he did nothing to raise stock value as governor and would keep the land-distribution freeze in place until Congress acts. Senator Jackson, committee chair, signaled satisfaction with his responses.

Hickel Senate Interior Committee Interior Department Sen. Jackson D-Wash Secretary of the Interior Udall Congress Alaska

Precinct Names 3 HACAP Delegates Elected in Oak Hill Jackson

Balloting ended in Oak Hill Jackson neighborhood council for delegates to Linn advisory board for HACAP. Elected were Henry Jackson Delores Gray and the Rev James Milota.

Oak Hill-Jackson Linn Advisory Board Hawkeye Area HACAP Henry Jackson Tenth Street Delores Gray H Avenue James Milota Sixteenth Avenue

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Daily Record Lowa Pip Femoris Siomarck MSN Dasyer 47 Papeelx Seatiless C.R. Weather Broiler C Avenue NE Sirhan Willie Nelson Johnson Sisters Ernest Tubb Kcrg-Tv Sheronick Sam Kaleli Yman Adil H Aseer Turner West Linn Health Board Melvor Anna Beranek National Commissioner of Social Security Robert M. Ball John Steel Beranek Solon By Tom Willows Qenefit van Seu Edlacek Lois Emanuel Executives Council Of‘iears Emmons House Dof Beauty Behavior Institute James Flanagan Gomulka Cohen John E. Lapes Srd Ave Jackson C.R. Precinct Cedar Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery Turner Turner’s John K. Turner Turner Mortuary First Ave
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