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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1963
Page
3
A mixed update shows snowfall and temperature shifts through Tuesday with 1-3 inches of new snow and rising lows. The report lists January births, deaths, marriages, and upcoming funeral services across multiple Iowa towns, with weather details interwoven alongside civic notices and local events.
A divorce decree is issued dissolving the marriage between Donna K Wright and James R Wright. The court grants separation and outlines final terms for relief and support as applicable under the applicable jurisdiction.
Neighbor Mrs Clifford Cheatham recalls arriving at the Krays home finding Ruth Kray on the floor unable to stand and the children groaning while Mr Kray lay in bed red and groaning. She called a doctor and ambulance and the family was taken to the hospital.
A young boy undertakes a thousand mile journey to confront The Rifleman in a plotted crime shown on KCRG TV at 7 30 p m Monday.
Four prospective jurors were questioned and passed for no cause as the district court trial of 18 year old Robert Schneider began in Iowa City on Monday. Schneider faces an October 6 armed robbery at Shannon's Supper Club in North Liberty with grand jury indictment previously filed.
Noronha and Gen Prem Chand, both keen golfers, communicate during a tense Katanga operation. Noronha warns of rough terrain as Indian troops advance on Kolwezi airfield while U.N. signals aim for a safe green.
In New Orleans AP reports William Casby 106 celebrated his birthday and aims to outlive a grandfather once said to reach 135. He and his 90 year old wife have 18 children and survived 10. Married nearly seven decades, he recalls a 114 year old brother in Danville Virginia where the Casby family once farmed. He says he was too young for the Civil War but his father and another brother fought for the Union in Virginia.
Fred H Koering 65, of 1520 E lavenue NE, retired North Western Railroad employee, dies after long illness. Born 1880 in Germany, he is survived by Nan Miller his wife, two daughters Dora Bradley and Bladel Lane, a son Clyde Koering, a brother Will Koering, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Turner chapel at 1:30 led by Rev John K Moore. burial Clarence. Mrs Cutter born 1872 at Atkins comes to Cedar Rapids in 1887 and dies. she leaves two daughters Helen Millburn and Hazel Spurgeon, a son Charles Cutter, three grandchildren and five step grandchildren. Services at Turner chapel with time to be announced. burial Linwood.
Fred Koranda 69 of 316 First Avenue NE Cedar Rapids died Saturday night after a sudden illness. Born August 24, 1893 in Oxford Junction he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1950 and was a retired Wilson and Co. employee. Survived by six daughters Grace Hudlik Mary Richey Frances Manson Pauline Eye Christina Moore and Kinda Thompson and three sons Milo Raymond Richard all in respective listed homes. Wife died in 1950. Services Tuesday at 1 30 p m Wallace Funeral Home Wyoming.
Nellie S Cheney 87 formerly of Cedar Rapids died Thursday in Vancouver Washington where she and husband Burton lived 19 years Born July 18 1879 in Iowa Survived by husband seven daughters Ethel Brantner Velmar Bristol Ruth Reid Anna Reid Eva Taschner Ileen Fall Rilla H wellness Reno? (text truncated) plus 20 grandchildren 39 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren Services held Saturday in Vancouver.
Dottie Lynn Cavanaugh infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Dallas Cavanaugh of 341 Twenty second street NE died Monday born January 19 She leaves a sister Denise at home and grandparents James McCurdy Davenport and L C Cavanaugh Hutchinson Kansas Graveside services Cedar Memorial at 10 30 Tuesday conducted by Rev Bernard G Olson Turner chapel in charge
Scott Matthew Kopecky three month old son of Mr and Mrs Leander Kopecky 1110 Twenty second Ave SW Cedar Rapids died Sunday morning He was born October 12 in Cedar Rapids Services were held in Turner chapel Monday Burial was in Mt Calvary Surviving are parents a brother Mitchell of home Joseph S Kopecky Elkader Mrs William Wilson Elkader and great grandmother Mrs Louis Drallmeier McGregor.
Katherine Ann Cutter widow of Ira B. Cutter of 321 Nineteenth street NW Cedar Rapids died at her home Monday following a brief illness.
Robert Graham 80 died Sunday born July 28 1882 at Gable Illinois. He lived much of his life in Denver as a steel construction worker and moved to Cedar Rapids eight months ago to live with his son Glenn. Survived by two other sons Guy and Gerald of Denver three grandchildren two great grandchildren five brothers and four sisters. Services with Moore funeral home Denver. Body transported from Teahen chapel Cedar Rapids to Denver Monday.
Rudolf Andrle aged 77 of 1789 Mallory Street S W died Sunday after a brief illness. Born April 4 1885 near Ely he farmed nearby until two years ago. He belonged to Ely Lodge 581 IOOF and the First Presbyterian Church near Ely. Survived by wife Agnes Nemecek Andrie married 1927 a daughter Mrs Richard Mitchell of Fairfax a son Stanley of Tucson seven grandchildren and a sister Agnes Netolicky. Services 1 30 Wednesday Brush Chapel Beno Stadler burial Rogers Grove near Ely friends may call at the chapel Tuesday.
Frank Lynch funeral Tuesday 2 at Janeba Kuba funeral home burial Cedar Memorial. Clara Anna Roach mass Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church burial Mt Calvary. Rosaries Beatty Bearle funeral Monday 8 p.m. Charles Harold R. Birch service Tuesday 3 by Rev John W. Reid. Military rites by Hanford Post American Legion Cedar Memorial.
Geneva diplomats note Khrushchev did not address whether test ban inspections would be compulsory. Tsarapkin says invitation inspections acceptable, while U S and Britain demand compulsory audits. Khrushchev previously offered three annual inspections on Soviet soil in 1960, then withdrew the offer after atmospheric tests.
William C. Owens aged 38 of Marion pled guilty to his fifth drunk driving charge and received a one year term in the state penitentiary at Ft. Madison from Judge Charles Penningroth. He was taken into custody at Fifth Avenue and Thirteenth Street in Marion on December 21. The case notes Iowa law allows no provision beyond a third offense.
Harry R. Cisler, 57, of 517 Fifth Street SE, was given a six month suspended sentence on his second license suspension charge after pled guilty. Judge Donald P. Barnes also shortened his 90 day sentence on the first charge by six days to allow him to take a job following two arrests in October. Cisler admitted driving without a license for eight years.
A Linn district court jury was chosen Monday to hear a $5,000 damage suit by Waylon McCord against Harold T. Newman of Bettendorf for injuries from an auto accident five miles east of Cedar Rapids on old highway 30 June 29, 1959. Mrs. McCord's $10,000 suit was dismissed without prejudice as her husband proceed in Judge Charles Penningroth's courtroom. Jurors include Vincent Wroblewski Paul Redeker Dorothy Benson Arnold Vavroch Charles Berry Violet Williams Richard Dvorak Verne Hammond Joe Wathen R F Brisbin Virginia Beach and Kenneth Buresh.
Louis Nikodim aged 45 of 1402 Avenue NE pled guilty Monday to desertion and abandonment and received a one year suspended sentence in the county jail from Judge Donald P. Barnes. He was indicted Oct. 3 and accused of failing to support four children aged 15 13 10 and 9. The sentence was suspended on condition of reasonable support.
Glen L. Van Auken, 52, Anamosa, pled guilty to forgery and received a one year suspended sentence in Linn County Jail by Judge Charles Penningroth. Van Auken allegedly forged Don Stickle’s name on a $20 check cashed.
At the Cashman tavern in Prairieburg on December 20 Judge Penningroth noted that Van Auken had made restitution.
John LaTuff, 64, returned from St. Paul, arraigned on false uttering of a check and given until Thursday to plead. He was arrested on a bench warrant and brought back by sheriff's deputies. accused of writing a $37 check at Penney's and a $45 check at Armstrong's in 1959. Suits filed Miller Lumber Sales vs Continental Forest Products Co totaling $5,652.
Iowa Senate Republicans move to make the Shaff reapportionment plan a special order at 9 a.m. January 29. The GOP holds a 38 to 12 edge, and the session schedule includes a March 1 noon adjournment with March 11 return, plus an earlier spring recess for the House.
An apparent burglary spree hits West Dodge street in Omaha with Northwestern Steel and Supply Co. destroyed by fire. United Boat Sales and Frontier Oil Co. also found burglarized as flames roared when crews arrived. Seven Beverly Hills Shopping Center stores were entered with four more attempts. Notes warned owners to lock up.
The Cedar Rapids city council held a brief meeting after installing a new sound system in the fourth floor city hall chambers. Mayor Bob Johnson said it should help future public hearings though this session had little business. Parks Commissioner Don Gardner thanked the Turner Co for providing microphones at no charge and trimming installation costs.
Governor Hughes discusses a potential $21 million surplus and the need to keep reserves above $20 million. He hints at possible tax changes including a sales tax and withholding system, while urging local property tax relief. He agrees exemptions erode the tax base but foresees removing loopholes may wait for future sessions.
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