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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1963
Page
3
Fragmentary weather note lists cities Bismarck Chicago Denver Los Angeles and Miami with highs and lows. Forecast calls for generally fair days Saturday Sunday and Monday with temperatures rising modestly, warmer Monday.
Weather data shows high and low temperatures for Saturday with precipitation trace and soil normal figures, plus barometer and humidity at 6 p.m. Local birth notices list multiple families receiving newborns in Marion and nearby towns. Iowa obituaries cover Keota, Van Horne, Edgewood, West Union, Vernon, Victor, Iowa City, South English, Tama and Mason City area deaths with service details.
The morning marked the 16th sub-zero day as temperatures plummeted from -5 to -21 over a sequence starting Jan. 12. The weather bureau warned of further lows tonight between 10 and 20 below with daytime highs around 5 to zero as a feathery snow fell.
George Woodard, 35, a West Union realtor and insurance man, was honored Saturday with the Jaycees distinguished service award for his civic work. The hospital fund drive led his activities. A. K. Frey of Humphrey Dairy was named Boss of the Year.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. is a daily and Sunday paper published at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates are listed for carrier and mail editions including night and Sunday issues with annual and monthly prices. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
Lester Elias 77 retired farmer and Cedar Rapids resident for 16 years died at home after a long illness. Born January 15 1886 in Czechoslovakia he came to the United States in 1907 and farmed in Ely and Toddville areas. Survived by wife Anna Svoboda Elias a daughter Mrs Paul Viktor two sons Lester L and Louis and nine grandchildren. Services at Brush chapel 2 Tuesday with Jerry Drahovzal burial Rogers Grove near Ely. Friends may call at the chapel Monday.
Frank Pilny a Cedar Rapids resident for 15 years died Saturday morning after a sudden illness. He was born November 25 1885 in Jordan Minnesota and is survived by daughter Eleanor Hanson two sisters Johannah C Lamar and Marie O Connor all of Minneapolis and one grandson. Services 10 30 Monday at Turner chapel with Rev D A Loferski of St John s Episcopal Church. Friends may call at the chapel after 1 p.m.
Harry J. Smith a retired Quaker Oats employee died Saturday. Born June 1 1886 in Wisconsin Dells he moved to Cedar Rapids in 1918 and married Arvilla Eda Burn in 1920 Iowa City. She died in 1951. No immediate survivors Services Tuesday at Murdoch chapel Center Point Burial Dunkard Friends may call after 1 Sunday at the chapel
Myrtle Fern Turner Lee to be laid to rest at Cedar Memorial after a 12 noon chapel service by Rev. Charles Wallace. William Raue and Cecie Odell Turner later services at 1 30 and Mt Zion Baptist Church at 3 led by Rev. Percy Burt. Burial at Oak Hill. friends may call at Turner's until 11 Monday.
A $500000 high school building bond measure in Winthrop was defeated 479 to 247 on Saturday. The defeat follows a 5 percent higher Yes total than in September voting.
The White House Historical Association reports the guidebook on Jacqueline Kennedy's restoration earned about 164000 dollars in its first six months on sale since July 4 1962. Proceeds fund further publications and purchases of historic items for the executive mansion.
A 17 year old Pawtucket youth Thomas Knott allegedly admitted the stab murder of Edith M. Martin and the December 1961 sex slaying of a young bride. He told police I hope they put me away for life and was arrested after Attleboro officers watched his car through the night.
The Beloit college Madrigal Singers under William Jones visit Coe College Tuesday for a 7:30 p.m. concert in Coe auditorium. The group tours four colleges and five high schools in Iowa and western Illinois presenting English and Italian madrigals six Hindemith chansons two Josquin masses and choruses from Carmina Burana.
Mrs. Ralph Duncan of Center Point Farm was admitted to St. Luke's Hospital for observation after a two car collision near Springville. The crash involved Mrs. Schmidt of rural Springville and Duncan's husband driving another car. Schmidt sustained minor bruises.
Dr Clyde Kohn of Iowa City a member of the US commission for UNESCO will speak at a Cedar Rapids chapter dinner meeting of the American Association for the United Nations Thursday at 6 30 in the Chamber of Commerce building His topic is A New Perspective of UNESCO Reservations may be made by calling Blanche Hunter EM 24620 The meeting is open to the public.
George Abwunza, Kenyan-born Westmar College student visiting Cedar Rapids, argues Mau Mau actions were a revolution for land reform and independence. He cites land disparities under colonial rule, foresees East African federation with Tanganyika and Uganda, and supports land ownership gains and self rule as path to progress. He notes Kenya may gain independence this summer and envisions unity with Central Africa in time.
In memory donations listed for Agatha Cherry Conrad Paulson and others from multiple families totaling $45.00 plus a 1963 camp budget balance showing $559.87 and a closing balance of $619.32. The Primary dept Methodist church Strawberry Point contributed 4.45 with other small gifts.
Cmdr Walter M Schirra will oversee operations and training as Apollo prepares for moon landings. The plan uses two capsules with The Bug attached to a mother ship carrying three astronauts. After lunar orbit, two descend to the moon, one remains in orbit for return. Trainees include Neil A Armstrong Frank Borman Charles Conrad Lovell MecDivitt James Lovell James Stafford Edward White John Young and others in various systems and mission roles.
A government review notes no court action in four southern counties as officials ended discriminatory registration. In 29 Georgia Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana counties voting records were made available voluntarily. Suits total 23 under this administration, 16 of 33 suits succeeded, eight lost, some pending or on appeal. Desegregation in schools rises to 972 districts, with new suits in Virginia Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana. The report also states interstate transportation desegregation completed with last 15 of 165 airports desegregated.
Justice Joe Koep pel said charges against Perry Miller and 10 other Amish men accusing them of failing to send children to a certified school could be dropped if Miller proves his child is under the relevant age. Miller and eight others appeared in court and posted bond.
Rose Shrope aged 64 of Mechanicsville died at Mercy Hospital Saturday night after suffering a possible heart attack while visiting her hospitalized father George Berwinkel. She collapsed during the visit and died about three hours later.
The Chamber Music Society will gather Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at Dean Karns home 1115 Sixth street in Marion A new board member F H Healey 2500 White Eagle Trail SE was elected to the Iowa chapter board of the American Institute of Architects in Des Moines.
About 300 attended a banquet honoring 45 year members of the Hanford post No. 5 of the American Legion at the Roosevelt hotel Saturday night. Of 78 forty five year members, 45 were present to receive certificates presented by Local Commander Kenneth Barrett and Adjutant Robert Buresh. Also honored were Donald Birkett, department commander, and Mrs Faith Bolks of Hull, state president of the auxiliary. Birkett and Mrs Bolks were presented with honorary Cedar Rapidian certificates by Mayor Johnson. Also on the program was Donald Johnson of West Branch, Iowa's candidate for national Legion commander. A dance was held following the program.
New York lawyer James Donovan, returning from Havana, expressed optimism that 25 Americans imprisoned in Cuba may be released. He met Fidel Castro to discuss potential freedom for the detainees.
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