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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1965

Page

5

Weather and Death Notices From a January Gazette

Partly cloudy to cloudy and cold with higher temps in the northwest. Saturday highs 32, 30 by 11 p.m. Precipitation 0.03 for the Jan period. total 2.17, normal 1.51. St. Luke's births listed. Iowa and other area obituaries note many services and times for Jan 22–23. Includes barometer drop, humidity 100 percent, winds NNW 6–8 mph, sun and moon times.

Chicago N.orleans L.angeles Nix Wa. i Miami Seattle Gazette

Medal of Honor Hero Pennington Dies in California Rites Planned

Jasper R. Pennington 41 of Saugus California died Sunday January 17 born August 6 1923 near Solon Iowa City area before moving to California in 1956 He earned the Bronze Star Silver Star Purple Heart and Congressional Medal of Honor for World War II service including Anzio He worked for the Veterans Administration in Iowa City and was active in the American Legion Funeral services in California were held Wednesday with burial at Morse cemetery near Solon and a Solon Legion post military service planned.

Solon Jasper R. Pennington Saugus Calif Iowa City California Special Services Forces Army Anzio Italy Veterans Administration Pennington American Legion Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Brosh Funeral Home Morse Cemetery Solon Legion Post

Gazette Subscription Rates and Reprint Notice

The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists postage paid at Cedar Rapids with weekly and monthly rates for mail subscriptions. Acknowledges home delivery and Sunday editions, with yearly and monthly pricing. Reprints are prohibited including all AP dispatches and local news.

Deaths Charles F. Schlueter 86

Charles F. Schlueter 86 of 1314 First Street SW died Saturday morning after a brief illness. Born near Amana on December 17, 1879 he farmed there until retiring in 1961 and moving to Cedar Rapids. He is survived by his wife Agnes Jirsa four daughters two sons eleven grandchildren seven great grandchildren and a sister. Services Janeba-Kuba's Tuesday at 2 with Jerry Drahuzal burial Czech National. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Sunday.

Charles F. Schlueter First Street Amana Cedar Rapids Agnes Jirsa Leo Asenbrenner Milo Vorel Edwin Benish Fairfax Louis Hrdlicka Frank Schlueter Marion Walter Joseph Kosina Janeba-Kuba Jerry Drahovzal

William Henry Norris obituary from Cedar Rapids area

William Henry Norris died Saturday after a brief illness at 1500 Washington Avenue SE Cedar Rapids resident for 15 years and longtime Wilson and Company employee. Born February 26 1906 in Walker he lived in Chicago much of his life leaving two sisters Ola Diercksen Manchester Ella Crook Floyd and a brother J A Norris Cedar Rapids. He was a Methodist member and Elks club member with memorial services Tuesday at Turner's 10 30 led by Rev Harold F Tegtmeier of Ryan and burial at Oakland Cemetery Manchester. Contributions to Heart Fund encouraged.

William Henry Norris Washington Avenue Cedar Rapids Wilson and Company Walker Chicago J. A. Norris Ola Diercksen Manchester Ella Crook Floyd Norris Methodist Church The Elks Club Turner Harold F. Tegtmeier Ryan Oakland Cemetery

Cedar Rapids Woman Alma Hendrickson Dies at Manor

Alma Hendrickson of Cedar Rapids died at Meth Wick Manor on Friday after a long illness. Survived by sister Miss Hilda Hendrickson and brother Carl Hendrickson, both of Cedar Rapids. A longtime organist for St. Mark's Lutheran church and 15 years as Missionary Society secretary. Memorial services: Tur-

Alma Hendrickson Ninth Street Cedar Rapids Meth Wick Manor Hilda Hendrickson Carl Hendrickson Miss Hendrickson St. Mark’s Lutheran Church The Missionary Society Tur

Memorial Service Details for St. Mark's Lutheran Church

A funeral service is set for 12 noon Monday led by Rev. Richard Engstrom. Burial will be at Cedar Memorial. Friends may visit the chapel. The family requests memorial contributions to the St. Mark's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

Richard Engstrom Cedar Memorial St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

Cedar Rapids man Roy D. Bleedner dies after brief illness

Roy D. Bleedner, a lifetime Cedar Rapids resident and former Paulson Construction Co. carpenter, died Saturday in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born May 28, 1898, he is survived by his wife Florence, a son Roy J. Bleedner, two daughters Cleo Nelson and Pauline Bees, two sisters Laura Rinehart and Esther Merck, and a brother Earl H. Bleedner. Services pending at Turner's with Cedar Memorial burial. friends may call after 1 p.m.

Roy D. Bleedner Center Street Cedar Rapids Paulson Construction Co Linn County Florence F. Cornwell Nashua Roy J. Bleedner Cleo Nelson Idaho Falls Idaho Pauline R. Bees Woodstock Ontario

Oxford Junction Physician Leo J Homan Dead

Dr Leo J Homan 71 longtime Oxford Junction physician died Saturday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness Born November 16 1893 in Sioux Falls South Dakota he practiced at Riverside before moving to Oxford Junction Survived by his wife five daughters and four sons Services are Tuesday at 930 am Sacred Heart Church conducted by Rev Joseph Kissling Rosaries will be held tonight and Monday night at 8 at Hayden Funeral Home

Oxford Junction Leo J. Homan Sacred Heart Church Hayden’s. Williamsburg John Leonard Spratt St. Michael’s Church Holbrook Rosary McSwiggin and Uhlmann Williamsburg Will Stohlmann McSwiggin Calmar Ruppert Johnson Lutheran Church S. Olin Davie Burch Hayden S. Anamosa William J. Bailey Goettsch’s. Aurora Nelle Canfield Methodist Church Kreussel-Fawcett Lamont Elkader Joseph Bauer Lloyd Charles Wilson Stacy’s. West Union Harry White Burnham and Wood Fayette Ethel Bisson Bellas- Wright Viola—Elmo F. DeLancey Goettsch’s Cedar Rapids Sioux Falls S.D Homan Riverside Joseph Kissling Hayden Funeral Home

Memorial Services and Burials in Local Churches

Memorial services for Charles Whelpley, Theresa Turner Popper, and Russell Thoman are listed with respective churches, times, and clergy. Hometowns include Cedar Memorial burial and specific viewing hours at the church or chapel, with masonic rites noted for two of the services.

Cedar Rapids Teen Hurt in Three Car Crash Near Mt Vernon

An 18 year old Cedar Rapids girl Donna Krejci was injured Saturday night in a three car accident on highway 30 near Mt Vernon. She suffered back injuries and was listed in good condition at Mercy hospital.

Cedar Rapids Mt. Vernon Donna Krejci Louis Krejci Mercy Hospital

Pope Paul VI Receives AP Photo Collection

Pope Paul VI was presented with a collection of Associated Press photographs from his December trip to India during a ceremony in Vatican City on Saturday. The set includes images from his historic visit and reflects ongoing press coverage of his papacy.

Vatican City Paul VI Associated Press India

City Briefs Report Sledding and Ice Skating Mishaps

A series of minor injuries and a few thefts are noted. Sledders include 14 year old Val Langhurst with a left wrist fracture and 10 year old Steven Vorba with a leg fracture. both treated at Mercy hospital. Doris Hasley, 66, suffered a right shoulder fracture in a fall near her home and is hospitalized. Dean Hanover, 10, treated at Mercy for a leg laceration from a sledding accident. Harry Blackhawk and Hazel Blackhawk, ages 33 and 30, report minor injuries from a four car crash at Twelfth avenue and Sixteenth street SE. Thomas Nefeldt reports clothing stolen from his car valued around 300 dollars. Eugene Huber, 32, treated for a possible spine injury after a two car crash at Sixteenth avenue and C street SW. Page note indicates more briefs on Page 9D.

Val Langhurst Arling Langhurst Waconia Lane Mercy Hospital Doris Hasley Fourth Avenue SE Palo Dean Hanover Roy M. Hanover, Jr Harry’ ‘Blackhawk Ninth Avenue SE Hazel Twelfth Avenue Teenth Street SE Eugene Huber Teresa Drive Sixteenth Avenue C Street

Fire at Standard Oil Alaskan warehouse in Anchorage

A fire and explosions burned for over three hours Saturday in a waterfront area in Anchorage, destroying a 600 foot long Standard Oil Co warehouse and office building. Firefighters prevented spread to nearby petroleum storage tanks with no injuries reported.

Anchorage Alaska Standard Oil Co

Buddhists Call Campaign Against Saigon Government

South Vietnam Buddhist hierarchy urged a new wave of self immolation reports to topple the regime. The communique also bitterly attacked U S Ambassador Maxwell Taylor as a principal foe of Buddhism.

Saigon South Vietnam U.S Maxwell Taylor

Gazette Want Ads Promises Savings

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European papers Chronicle LBJ Illness After Inauguration

Across Europe headlines report President Johnson hospitalized with chest pains after a week of celebrations. The White House says there is no alarm, while papers in London Paris Rome Madrid and elsewhere note his condition and wish for a full recovery.

London Johnson Europe White House Sunday Mirror Lyndon Johnson the Mirror LBJ Sunday Times Observer Paris France-Soir Paris- Presse Rome Vatican Osservatore Romano Washington Madrid

Grinnell Peace Corpsman In Brazil Crash In Critical Condition

Grinnell Peace Corps volunteer Bob Taylor is reported in critical condition in Rio de Janeiro after a motor vehicle accident. He suffered a skull fracture and a broken arm while on vacation from his Colombia assignment since 1963. His parents, Mr and Mrs Noel Taylor, were informed of the medical evacuation.

Grinnell (Ap Grinnell Peace Corps Rio de Janeiro Noel Taylor Bob Young Taylor Peace Corps Colombia Brazil

Major quake rattles Berkeley as seismograph records epicenter

A major earthquake was recorded late Saturday afternoon in the Pacific region, with the University of California seismographic station reporting the event from Berkeley, California. The brief bulletin notes a strong shake but provides no details on damage or casualties.

Berkeley Calif Pacific University of California Seismographic Station

In Memory Donations Listed for 1965 Camp Budget

A ledger lists memorial gifts from Farm Market stores Blairstown relatives and friends and local groups. Amounts include 50.00 33.28 5.00 3.00 35.00 30.00 17.84 totaling 1 216 39 with prior balance 1 037 27 for the 1965 camp fund.

W. A. Drake Blairstown Earl Eastern Iowa Council of Investment Clubs Agatha M. Cherry Friends Stanley J. Vesely, Sr Southwest High School St. Louis Wayne Tone Cedar Rapids Delta Zeta Sorority William Schulpke Lester Lodge George , Stephens Charles Pho

Brown Swiss Officers Re-elected at Postville

Canton 1 of the Iowa Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Assn. re-elected all officers at its annual meeting in the V and J cafe Postville. They are Lee Allen Eberling President Harold Ault Vice-President and Dennis Mueller Secretary-Treasurer. Midwest fieldman Ronald Johnson spoke on breed activities.

Postville Canton 1 Iowa Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Assn V and J Lee Allen Eberling Harold Ault Randalia Dennis Mueller Garnaville Ronald Johnson Springfield Ill Midwest National Brown Swiss Association

College Cheating Rates Tied to Student Norms and Honor Codes

Researcher Bowers links college cheating to high school culture and student views. He notes larger, coed campuses show more cheating while honor systems with student policing reduce it, citing the Air Force Academy scandal where cadets pledge not to lie cheat or steal.

Bowers Air Force Academy

Churchill the controversial wartime leader and reformer

A compact profile tracing Winston Churchill from early Conservative critique to Liberal crossovers then back to the Tories. It notes his social reforms and clashes over Empire, his role in WWI and WWII, the Dardanelles defeat, and his enduring, sometimes polarizing leadership and legacy.

Mother Baby Safe After Tipton House Fire

A two story frame house owned by Allen Palmer received heavy fire damage after a basement fire ignited around noon Saturday. Mrs Palmer alerted passing children who summoned the fire department. Mrs Palmer escaped with her baby while her husband and two other children were away. Damages included clothing and furniture with smoke water damage to the second story.

Gazette Tipton Allen Palmer Palmer

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Daily Record C.R. Weather Biceert Sawn Med Tota WeGave Ie Densals St. Luke's Richard K. Sickles G Avenue NW Ralph R. Matteson Richard R. Matthews Regent Street Bruce G. Fyfe Gordon Avenue NW Ernest W. Yarbrough Toddville James M. Benedict Marion Boulevard John M. Jensen Twenty Seventh Avenue John B. Bremner James Birmingham F Avenue NE Raymond Stephens Parkwood Drive Frederick Jones Seventh Avenue William Newcomb E Avenue NW Kenneth Simon Sixteenth Avenue SW Iowa Levi Anna Pennington Mechanicsville Red Hughes Kathryn Schultz Long Beach Edward Smith Burlington Robert Virgil Homer Levi, Jr Joseph Viola Oliver North Liberty James Cedar Ted Charles Schlueter William Norris Brady 5Th Ave Morris Potter Highway 218 Continental Trailways Missouri Transit David Hook Hook Roy Bleedner Oxford Jct Thoman, Russell First Lutheran Church T. A. Youngquist Turner’s C.R Steven Vorba Leo L. Vorba Ellis Boulevard St. Luke’s Hospital Thomas Nefeldt Avenue NE Standard Oil Alaskan Fire Vietnam Novak Monument CO Llowa Brown John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave Churchill Queen Victoria House of Lords House of Commons Britain Benito Mussolini Il Duce British Admiralty Dardanelles Hitler Germany Harold Macmillan Pierson Ellis Blvd Tipton House T Turner John B. Turner & Son Second Ave S.E
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