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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1971
Page
3
Weather report lists high temperatures across major cities and overnight lows with a Monday forecast. It includes rainfall totals, barometer readings, humidity, wind, and sunrise sunset times. July birth announcements and obituaries from multiple towns detail names, ages, and service arrangements.
Kristie Santon of 947 Belmont Parkway NW was named to the Dean's List for the second semester at Bob Jones University in Greenville S C. A separate notice notes a $91 television stolen from Lyle T Stockwell's front porch at 906 Ellis Boulevard NW early Sunday. Dr Leo Sedlacek will speak on alcoholism at an open AA meeting Monday at 8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran School.
Two motorcycles collided in front of 1205 Rockford Road SW early Monday injuring both riders. Edwin L. Lamb 17 of 1307 Third Avenue SW was taken to University Hospitals Iowa City with crushed facial bones and skull fractures and was described in fair condition. Johnny Burke 18 of 414 Sixth Street SW remained in fair condition at St Luke's with severe head lacerations. Burke stopped in the road and was struck by Lamb's vehicle. The crash remains under investigation. Steven R. Vogt 18 of Route One Marion was charged with careless driving and minor in possession after a separate crash on Avenue NE. He was treated and released from St Luke's and signed a promise to appear.
Humboldt Tennessee AP White author Jessie Hill Ford was acquitted by an 11 white and one black male jury of murdering 21 year old George Doaks on the Ford estate on November 16 1970. Ford said the trial was terrifying and that his family also faced scrutiny. He contended he fired warning shots to protect his son Charles 17 who had been harassed over his controversial novel The Liberation of Lord Byron Jones.
Vice President Agnew described Vietnam gains as key to withdrawals and defended staying a Pacific power. He framed his world trip as a mission to explain U.S. foreign policy goals of reducing military presence while expanding economic aid. He warned against media distortions of isolationism and endorsed the domino theory amid Communist expansion fears.
Miami flight engineer R L Williams, 34, who allegedly wanted to be hijacked, volunteered to help steer the commandeered Braniff jet to Argentina, wife says. He had previously co piloted another Braniff flight into Lima, Peru, and wrote instructions to her in case he did not return.
D G Isett 64 of 4221 Fox Meadow Dr SE dies after long illness born December 1 1906 in Cedar Vale Kansas married to Elizabeth Beems December 1 1932 in Blair Nebraska. He was superintendent of Metropolitan Supply Co and president of Cedar Rapids Baseball Club. He held numerous civic masonic and club positions. Surviving besides his wife are a brother Lauman Isett Garland Texas. Services Tuesday 1 p m at Chapel of Memories with Mizpah lodge conducting Masonic rites. Burial Chapel of Memories mausoleum. Remains may be viewed Cedar Memorial funeral home after 1 p m Monday and at chapel after 9 a m Tuesday.
Eleanor J. MacGregor 90 of 808 Eighteenth avenue SW Cedar Rapids widow of David MacGregor and longtime resident died Sunday after a brief illness Born October 31 1880 in Belfast Ireland she was a member of Sharon United Methodist Church Surviving two daughters two sons a sister seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren Services 3 pm Tuesday Turner Chapel West Rev A T Washington Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call at Turner West until 2 50 pm Tuesday Casket will not be opened after the service
Services conducted Tuesday at Turner chapel and First Lutheran church Cedar Rapids for Glenn E. Pound and Frieda Feuss. Burial followed at Rogers Grove cemetery near Ely and Spring Grove cemetery east of Troy Mills. Brush chapel oversaw arrangements.
Tipton's annual Fourth of July celebration at City Park, halted Sunday by rain, will resume Monday at 4 p.m. The event features local festivities and community turnout as organizers bring the program back after the interruption.
Laddie Bud Lamb of Cedar Rapids route three and former Lamb Welding Supply Co owner died Sunday after retiring in 1969. Born October 22 1909 in Montgomery County he leaves wife Ruth Burlton four daughters Cynthia Pamela Patricia Kohler Sharon Lamb a son John H and five grandchildren. Four sisters and three brothers survive. Services 1 30 p m Wednesday Turner Chapel West conducted by Dr Arnold Herbst with visitation until 1 p.m. The casket will not be opened after the service. Cemetery unnamed.
Ernest N. Rohn aged 75 died Saturday after living in Cedar Rapids past eight years. Born November 21, 1895 in Monticello he lived in Central City before moving to Cedar Rapids. Survived by wife Mabel Williams son Merle Rohn Central City a granddaughter two brothers August Rohn California and Howard Rohn Des Moines. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Murdoch chapel Central City with Rev. Gene Barry. Burial Jordan Grove Cemetery Murdoch chapel Central City.
Eva Marie Parsons 75 of 228 Nineteenth Street NW Cedar Rapids widow of Hayes Parsons a longtime local resident and hotel clerk died Monday after a brief illness She was born April 4 1896 in Sebro Woolley Wash A Kiwanis club auxiliary member she leaves sisters Mrs James P Shannon Cedar Rapids and Marilyn McGovern New York City three sisters including Mrs Glenn Curtis Los Angeles Nell LaMar Everett Wash and Margaret McNair Coquitlam British Columbia three grandchildren one great grandchild and stepson Harry W Parsons Solon.
Anna E Bruce aged 83 of 1946 Higley avenue SE died Sunday after a long illness. Born January 25, 1888 in Spearville Kansas she married John C Bruce April 15 1913 in Dodge City Kansas. She lived in Cedar Rapids 58 years. Surviving are husband Elmer M Bruce Cedar Rapids daughter Alice Jackson Kansas City Missouri four sisters Florence Wheeler Sumner Washington Gladys …
Jimmie Renfer three suffered severe facial back and stomach bites and scratches after a Persian cat attacked him on his grandparents farm near Central City Iowa Sunday. He is in fair condition at St Luke's hospital receiving rabies shots as the dead animal is examined in Iowa City. The cat belonged to LeRoy and his wife Morris who shot the animal after the boy's screams drew his grandmother outside.
Investigators report a series of deadly weekend crashes across Iowa counties. Laverne Wulf, 16, of Goose Lake died in a one car crash near Clinton. Leo Marlowe, 18, of Charlotte, injured critically in Davenport hospital. Linda Mayfield, 12, Fernald, died after a bicycle collision with a car driven by Leon Moore. Tom Van Waus, 23, Hartwick, killed when his car left Iowa 21. John Paris, 24, Boone, died in a rollover on old Iowa 130. Victor Klinkel, 17, Charles City, crushed when a camper wheel pinned him after motorcycle slide. Richard Stangl, 31, Carroll, drowned at Swan Lake after slipping from a pontoon.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Co publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Second class postage paid in Cedar Rapids. Subscription rates list carrier and mail options with monthly and yearly prices for various editions and regions. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
A man claims the Woman's World exhibit title implies gender bias at the fair. Mrs. J. Keith Noll, superintendent, notes men enter the competition and have won prizes. Demonstrations run daily in the Fine Arts building, with upcoming sessions on new fabrics and sewing techniques. An emphysema testing center operates daily in Fun Time Square, offering free five minute tests, with rising participation expected over the Fourth.
Special to The Gazette Independence three drivers faced charges after three separate Sunday accidents with no serious injuries. At 9 40 am on highway 150 south of town Lafe Postel 81 of rural Independence collided with Norman Fischels 21 of rural Independence as Postel tried to turn and he was cited for failure to yield. Steven Teel 17 of Winthrop was charged with failure to stop at the scene after a crash at 11 am when he attempted to pass Dr. Paul Leehey 65 of Independence who was turning into his driveway and Leehey’s car was side swiped. The 11 48 am incident on highway 20 near Independence involved Michael Fiester 16 pulling from a driveway and losing control, striking a light pole and he was charged with failure to have control of his car.
Weather trouble delayed 7:30 show but crowds still grew as clearing skies allowed The Bells of Canada and The North Door to entertain over 3000 attendees. Rain did not cancel Mitchell Marionette shows as audiences watched from wet benches and under umbrellas.
Louis Langer 70, a lifelong Swisher area resident and retired carpenter, died Sunday after a brief illness. He was born near Swisher April 10, 1901. Survived by sisters Anna Cech and Mrs. Joseph Sedlak and brothers Bill, Edward, and Aldrich. Services at Brushchapel Cedar Rapids 10 a.m. Wednesday with burial at Blain cemetery near Swisher. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Brush chapel.
Volunteers from the Ainesworth kidney fund solicited donations at three Cedar Rapids state liquor stores on Saturday. The drive added about $36 to bring the total to roughly $6,400. Bill Ainesworth, 38, of Springville, faces a $25,000 kidney transplant to save his life. The fund, run by Churches United, is housed at Merchants National.
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