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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1973

Page

7

Daily Record Weather and Local Notices Summary

The record notes a June weather overview with highs around 82 and 88 a year ago, humidity at 41 percent, and rainfall of .08 inches. It lists several weekend events including TV short at 1833 K Avenue NE and gas flush at C Avenue and Blairs Ferry Road NE, plus a defective carburetor on First Avenue NE. It then reports multiple June birth notices for Alan Denison Center Point, Terry Springer 215 Twenty third Street NW, and several other families with names and locations. It also lists funeral notices and corrections for various towns such as Correctionville Framingham Independence Waubeek Murdoch’s Central City Chelsea and others.

Furirewee Gazette K Avenue C Avenue Blairs Ferry Road First Avenue Terry Springer Twentythird Street Jerry D. Swore Twelfth Avenue W. Frank Hartke Center Point Road Gary FE. Stodola Park Avenue SE Charles Martinek Underwood Avenue Stephen Fikelbarner William Reed Spring

C R Man Dies After Collapse At All Iowa Fair

Ted F. Wernimont age 63 of 3741 Eastern Ave NE died on arrival at Mercy hospital after collapsing near the grandstand at the All Iowa fair. He owned Wernimont Display and served in World War II. Survived by a daughter Beth and two sons, brothers, sisters, and two grandchildren. Funeral services set for St Matthew's Church with burial at Mt Calvary cemetery. A rosary will be recited Monday evening at the funeral home.

Ted F. Wernimont Eastern Avenue Mercy Hospital Wernimont Wernimont Display Lions and Elks Clubs Beth Ted, Jr Iowa City Robert Harrison V Raymond Cedar Rapids Lawrence McGrath Robert Welty el Paso Texas Margarite McBeath Stewart Funeral Home St. Matthew's Church Louis V. McDonough Mt. Calvary Cemetery Funeral

High Radiation Blares After Chinese Nuclear Test

South Korea detected radioactive rain fallout about 350 times normal in Seoul days after China detonated a nuclear device above Sinkiang. Dr Ro Chae-shik of KAERI said readings at noon Saturday showed elevated radiation at the institute's environmental lab.

Seoul Korea South Korea China Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute Ro Chae-shik Institute Environmental Research Laboratory Sinkiang

Buy of a lifetime via want ads fast

A succinct note touts the speed and value of securing great deals through want ads, promising quick access to desirable purchases. It emphasizes convenience and the idea that the best offers are just a quick read away.

Dairy show highlights at All Iowa fair with multiple champions

Daily entries show decline yet dairy judging yields several champions. McHones display the grand champion Ayrshire and reserve junior champions while Eastern Iowa exhibitors claim top spots in Jersey and Brown Swiss groups. Benton county 4-H wins the 4-H division with 998 points, Waukon FFA leads in the dairy-judging series, and individual scorers include Randy Weiss and Roger Becker.

Griffin Sleepy Beacon Wendell Nicklin Selma Gary Hunsicker Kahoka Olaf Krome Spring Grove Minn Iowa Ayrshire Maynard Lang and Sons Brooklyn Schulte Norway Ray Schulte Herbert Schulte Sons Brad Kishman Farmersburg L. Claire Gates Forrest Hatfield Newton Benton County Waukon Ffa Randy Weiss West Liberty Kevin Roger John Jim Becker Roger Becker Dennis Lyons Gary Tweile Jim Lomen Wyatt

All-Iowa Fair showcases diverse grandstand acts

Jimmy Dean brings two shows at 3 and 7 30 p m in the All Iowa fair grandstand as manager Charles Decker targets record attendance. Sideshows including Lumberjack Danny Sailor Lipko's Comedy Chimps and a woodcarving display by the Cedar Valley Woodcarvers add daily variety.

Jimmy Dean Charles Decker Boots Randolph Chieftones Danny Sailor Danny James Sliger Cedar Rapids Sliger Lipko Fun Time Chimps Cedar Valley

Ira Steffenson 68 Norway Dies After Long Illness

Ira Steffenson 68 a retired Rock Island railroad electrician died at Virginia Gay Hospital Vinton after a long illness. He was born Aug 7 1904 in Norway son of Edward and Augusta Steffenson and served in the navy in World War II and Korea. Surviving are his wife Ardis Seaton two stepsons Mark Seaton South America Bill Seaton San Diego nine step grandchildren and one great step grandchild. Services 1:30 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church with cemetery military honors by Norway American Legion post 234. Friends may call at George Brosh residence in Norway after 2 p.m. Sunday. The casket will not be opened at the service.

Norway Ira Steve) Steffenson Rock Island Railroad Virginia Gay Vinton Edward Augusta Steffenson Norway High School Ardis Seaton Mark Seaton South America Bill Seaton San Diego Trinity Lutheran Church Norway American Legion Post George Brosh

Watergate interview raises few new revelations

The interview occurred as Mitchell was indicted in New York on a campaign finance case. He condemned the indictment as one of the most irresponsible acts by the justice department. Reporters noted his agitation outside the room as he spoke, while an informant said he appeared shaky inside.

Mitchell New York Justice Department Committee

Winners named in All Iowa fine arts contest

Luther Utterback of Oxford and Alan Groff of Ely won top professional prizes at the All Iowa fair fine arts division. Utterback took 400 for a three photograph motion study. Groff earned 200 for a ceramic wagon of clay carrots.

Luther Utterback Oxford Alan Groff Ely Utterback Groff Don Southard First Avenue SE Craig Johnson John Knecht Iowa City Dennis Wermersem Slater Fine Arts Kimm Stastny

Infant son of Clinton family dies in Cedar Rapids

Robert James Clinton Jr an infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert James Clinton of 3115 Bayberry Dr SW Cedar Rapids died Friday evening at a local hospital. Survived by parents grandparents and great grandparents. Memorial services to be announced. Friends may register at Turner West. Casket will not be opened.

Robert Clinton Robert James Clinton Bayberry Drive Robert McGrew Ruth Clinton Lawrence Randall Cedar Rapids Turner West

Memorial Services and Burials in Pennsylvania and Iowa

Memorial services for Evelyn J Henecke are set for 10 30 a m Monday at Beatty Bearle chapel with burial at Cedar Memorial Mossburg. William Harry Hunter of McKeesportPennsylvania scheduled Tuesday morning at Edmunson and Striffler Funeral Home. Friends may call at Turner West until 10 30 a m Sunday. Dorothy Margaret St. Patrick s Church service Monday at 9 a m with burial at Mt Calvary Cemetery Ryan Teahen chapel in charge.

Henecke Evelyn J Beatty- Bearle Chapel Stephen R. Root Cedar Memorial Mossburg William Harry — Hunter Edmunson and Striffler McKeesport Pennsylvania Turner West Willard Dorothy Margaret St. Patrick's Church Paul J. Maguire Mt. Calvary Cemetery Ryan Teahen Chapel

Shepherd's Club Discontinued at IE Tower Top Floor

The Shepherd's Club, planned for the IE Tower top floor, has been discontinued after acceptance forms and deposits were returned. Only about 400 members were accepted though 525 were needed for financing. James Callahan of IE Tower leasing says he seeks another dining club tenant to occupy the entire floor as plumbing for a restaurant is already in place.

Shepherd's Club IE Tower Shepherd's James Callahan

Julie Eisnhower Birthday Vacation in California

Julie and David Eisnhower flew to San Clemente to celebrate Julie's 25th birthday with her parents during a weekend vacation.

Julie San Clemente, Calif Upl David Eisenhower

New Numbers For Cedar Rapids Judicial Reform

The reform law, effective Sunday, dissolves municipal courts and folds duties into the district system. Citizens now contact Cedar Rapids City traffic violations at 398-3913, small claims at 398-3904, clerk of court at 398-3902, and judges Scolaro 398-3906 Siebenmann 398-3908 Honsell 398-3910.

Cedar Rapids Small Claims Unit Scolaro Siebenmann Honsell

Winter Food Price Freeze Reevaluation Considered

The interview discusses the food price freeze, noting pressure from escalating costs and the need to reassess approaches during the freeze. It mentions suspected distortions by some farmers, compares enthusiasm to the 1971 freeze, and cites longer impact prompting planning for Phase 4.

Cranston Seeks VA Hospital Air Conditioning Funds Cut

Senator Cranston announced the OMB cut funding to air condition eight Veterans Administration hospitals in Gulfport Mississippi Wichita Kansas Poplar Bluff Missouri Huntington West Virginia Kerrville Texas Salisbury North Carolina Waco Texas and San Juan Puerto Rico. He also secured votes for 30 million more for VA medical personnel and 544 000 for four new spinal cord injury home care programs in Chicago Memphis West Roxbury and Cleveland. A Byrd amendment added 55 million for VA health manpower training with a 61 to 18 vote. Proxmire opposed further increases.

Sioning Veterans Administration OMB Congress Gulfport Miss Wichita Kan Poplar Bluff Huntington W. Va Kerrville Texas Salisbury N.C Waco Texas San Juan Puerto Rico Cranston Chicago Memphis West Roxbury Mass Cleveland Robert Byrd D-W.va

Total Eclipse Reveals Wide Darkening Across Africa and Atlantic

The event traced a 9,300 mile arc from dawn Brazil across the Atlantic to sub Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean. Twenty one American experiments studied the sun’s corona and atmosphere during this long total eclipse. It was the second longest on record, with the 1955 eclipse four seconds longer and another of this magnitude not seen for a century. All Africa except the far south felt darkness varying by location.

Nairobi Kenya Brazil Atlantic Ocean sub-Sahara Africa Indian Ocean Africa

Gene Krupa Convicted in Marijuana Case Involving Minor

Swing band leader Gene Krupa was found guilty of using a minor to carry marijuana cigarettes for him. The trial centered on the involvement of the young assistant and Krupa's role in directing the illicit activity.

Gene Krupa

New Sixth District Judges Take Oaths In Cedar Rapids

August F. Hansell Jr. was named district court judge and Lynne Brady appointed district associate judge, making history as Cedar Rapids’ first female full time jurist. Hansell, 97, has served as municipal judge since 1970 and will oversee juvenile and district duties, while Brady, 26, an assistant Cedar Rapids city attorney, said she aims to be fair and notes the need for women in the judiciary.

Sixth Judicial District August F. Hansell, Jr Twenty-seventh Street Cedar Rapids Lynne Brady Sixth Street Drake University Law School Hansell Supreme Court Brady Linn County District Court University of Iowa Law School Linn Tama Benton Jones Iowa Johnson Counties Honsell

Edwin Dvorak Dies at 48 in Swisher Community

Edwin Dvorak of Swisher died Friday after a brief illness. A carpenter at Amana Woolen Mills, he was a World War II Army veteran and member of Swisher American Legion Post 671 and WFLA Lodge 400. Survived by wife Marcella Benyshek, two daughters, a son, one grandchild, and a brother. Services at Brush Chapel Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Burial at Czech National Cemetery with Legion military rites. Friends may call Monday.

Amana Woolen Mills Swisher March David Leonard Cedar Rapids Brush Chapel Czech National Cemetery Swisher American Legion

Senate votes lift price freeze on agricultural commodities

The Senate voted twice on Saturday to lift the price freeze for agricultural goods in shortages. First, it added Sen. George McGovern’s proposal to a renegotiation act bill by voice vote, amid concerns from House members and the Nixon administration. A second vote, 61 to 1 with Ribicoff dissent, placed the measure into a tariff bill not reaching the House until next month.

Washington Senate George McGovern D.D House Nixon Abraham ‘Ribicoff D-Conn

Flooding Spreads in Philadelphia Area as Heavy Rain Hits Region

Flooding continued across the Greater Philadelphia area after a record rainfall on Friday. Some towns previously hit by tropical storm Agnes last June saw minor floods while Ludlow Vermont reported the Black river flooding as town manager Dean Brown described a washing down of the area.

Philadelphia Agnes Ludlow State Dean Brown Black River

Fichtner Arrested on Charge of Possession

John C. Fichtner aged 23 of 522 McKinley Street SE was arrested Saturday night and charged with possession of a controlled substance and resisting an officer. He was held in Linn County jail Saturday in lieu of a 1625 dollar bond.

Linn County

Gazette carrier rate changes and service areas

The Cedar Rapids Gazette prints a notice about carrier rates and service areas. It mentions an annual subscription and coverage, with details on distribution territories and mailing policies.

Yeoye Teoges Sa Citighans Ecco

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record C. R. Weather St. Luke's Alan Denison Center Point Correctionville Gary Petrak Petrak Lester Petrak Framingham Roger Johnson Johnson Earl Rieke Seventh Avenue SE Chelsea Miron Cross Hrabak's Independence Floyd Klotzbach White's Waubeek Andrew Nielson Murdoch’s Central City C.R. Man Keith Griffin Family of Swan McHones K.D. Roe FFA Waukon Waverly-Shell Rock Guttenberg Delhi Jesup Buchanan County No Jones County Tama County Steve Sullivan Rick Henderson North Linn Atkins Teresa Moore Hazleton Dan Covington Monticello Leroy Michels Dan Haverkamp Iowa Fair By Steve Helle Ira Steffenson Watergate John E. Lapes Third Avenue Calvin Pugh Marion Diane Connelly Janelle Lyon Staudcourt Carol Manders Francis Mally Dennis Wermersen Kenneth Bastian Linden Drive Robert Ferguson Cottage Grove Avenue S. Rene Travis Elmhurst Drive Rich Scherubel Twenty-fourth Street Charles Barth Oakland Road John Chibak Ken Gogel Cedar Falls Luther Atterback Clary Vinson Garrison Spencer Pink Eastview Drive Novak Monument CO 14Th Ave William Proxmire D-Wis U.S Indo-China By Roland Krekeler the Gazette Mrs. Brady August Honsell Edwin Dvorak Swisher and Vicinity Blower Pierson Ellis Blvd Flowerphone Teahen Funeral Home Marian F. Teahen Elden B. Rohn Mortician First Ave The Gasene Aes Associated P Mae
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