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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1967
Page
6
Listings of funeral services and birth notices from multiple Iowa communities with names, ages, and service times. Includes Vietnam casualty Dale Earl Benson and the families of Roy Snell, Wayne Ingalls, and John Schultz among others, detailing locations and churches for upcoming services.
An 82-year-old Cedar Rapids man, William Clemons, was treated and released after his car collided with a North Western switch engine at Eighth Avenue and Rockford Road SW. He was charged by police with failure to obey the signal of an approaching train. The 1955 model car sustained about $200 in damage. the switch engine about $10.
Sarah Sullivan eight girl and daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert G Sullivan of Bever avenue SE was treated and released from Mercy hospital after fracturing her right foot in a sledding accident at Bever park on Saturday.
In London, a local advertising agency hired 10 children to smear tomato paste, orange juice, and green glop on each other and a hotel room in a quick action map demonstration. The kids slid in puddles of muck while a mop only cleaned the room, not the children, in a self described do it yourself project.
DeWayne Bemer, 40, of 2268 Coldstream Avenue NE, was treated and released from St Luke’s hospital after a left knee gunshot wound at his home Saturday afternoon. He said the shooting was accidental and police are investigating.
Ann Sheridan rose from a 75 dollar weekly actress to a peak earning hundred thousand a year. Known for I Was a Male War Bride and films with Gary Cooper Humphrey Bogart and more she charmed on screen and off. Relationships included Eddie Norris George Brent and Scott McKay with a famed but unwed romance to publicist Steve Hannagan. After childless years she retired to a ranch near Los Angeles, later spending months in Mexico.
Fulbright argues the United States must resolve whether West Germany should be a nuclear power to stay loyal to the West or seek bloc reconciliation by abandoning multilateral force plans. He says European fears of a rearmed Germany remain, hindering genuine rapport until Germany’s role is decided.
John Penne, 23, of Springville, was treated at Mercy hospital Saturday evening after a coffee pot fell on him, burning his right arm and chest shortly after 8 p.m. He was reported in satisfactory condition.
Marie Kerns widow of George F. Kerns dies at Cedar Rapids nursing home after long illness. Born January 11, 1881, she leaves sons George W. and James, two sisters, and several grandchildren. memorial services Tuesday at Turner Chapel West. Richard Dean Jonas, eight, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jonas, dies after a long illness. Born October 15, 1958, he was in the Madison grade school and a member of Sharon Evangelical United Brethren Church. memorial services Monday at Turner Chapel West.
Vernon L Pickerill and other individuals are listed for funeral services and burials. Details include service times, funeral homes Turner chapel east and west, cemeteries Linwood and Cedar Memorial, with clergy Rev. D A Loferski Rev. John I Thomas Rev. Earl Osnes and Rev. Lloyd Dutro. Caskets not to be opened and visitations scheduled.
Vandenberg Air Base California AP reports a new instant weather satellite Essa 4 is scheduled to launch Wednesday as part of the Tiros weather satellite network. The 22 by 42 inch craft weighing 290 pounds will orbit at 865 miles and relay up to 100 photographs daily to help locate storms and support long range forecasts.
New York papers carried a full page Ad Hoc Faculty Committee on Vietnam message urging President Johnson to halt bombing in North Vietnam. The Boston formed group claimed about 3,000 signatures on the Sunday Times ad and more than 6,000 signatures from 200 colleges nationwide. Harvard's Dr. Hilary Putnam and MIT's Dr. Salvador Luria spoke for the committee noting most members are Democrats or independents.
The worst storm of the winter swept across northern California and Nevada dumping heavy snow and rain. It disrupted rail and highway travel through the Sierra, flooded homes, and left several communities without power. Donner Pass traffic reopened late, but drivers faced extreme caution after I 80 closures and U S 50 remaining shut.
Reports from Peking and Hong Kong describe defacing Mao portraits as public opinion shifts in southeast China. Marshal Hsu Hsiang Chien heads the army purge and accuses Su Chen-hau of backing Liu Hsu. Lin Piao warns purgers to avoid chaos while Lin is named as Mao’s potential successor.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 lists subscription rates for carrier and mail editions. Night edition six issues cost 1 25 monthly and 13 yearly. afternoon and Sunday seven issues cost 1 35 monthly and 14 yearly. out of state or territory rates 23 40 yearly. The paper notes no mail subscriptions in towns with Gazette carrier service and that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
Washington AP report on the Alfalfa club dinner nominating Bob Hope for president in a humorous, non serious bid. Clark Clifford was named club president, with remarks mocking political figures and a joke filled program. Vice President Humphrey and ex standards bearers Nixon Goldwater Halleck attended the event.
William E. Stewart 20 of Prairie Creek Trailer Court SW released on a $1,000 bond after being charged with rape. He is accused of raping a 21 year old Cedar Rapids woman in his car on a county road southeast of Cedar Rapids. Stewart pled innocent and a preliminary hearing is set for January 30 in Bertram township Justice Glenn Powers court.
R D Vernon of 1809 Second Avenue SE reported Saturday that $2 was stolen from his daughter's purse sometime between Thursday night and Friday morning. The purse was taken from a hallway inside the front door and was found later in a nearby garbage can with the money missing.
In memory contributions from Quaker Oats employees and 25.00 to the East Central Iowa Peace Officers Assn and the Auxiliary. Donations include 20.00 from Laurie and Molly, 10.00 in memory of Mrs. Frank Cerveny, 25.00 for Norman from Esther and Niels Hornan, 5.00 for Burke Healey from the Dunn children, 3.00 for Mrs. Charles. Previous balance on the 1967 Camp Budget 224.58, to apply on the 1967 Camp Budget 317.58.
Evangelist Billy Graham defended Dallas Texas and Gov. John Connally in a sermon at First Baptist Church. He dismissed Jacqueline Kennedy's alleged remark from The Death of a President and praised Connally as one of the greatest Americans in public office.
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