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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1981

Page

3

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod votes to break altar fellowship

The Nation reports 1100 delegates at the LCMS convention voted Sunday to break off altar and pulpit fellowship with the American Lutheran Church and planned to reconsider later. Ralph Bohiman of Clayton Missouri chosen as new president succeeding Jacob Preus after 12 years.

Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod American Lutheran Church Ralph Bohiman Bohiman Clayton Jacob Preus Synod

Eight arrested for drunken driving in Linn County week end

Eight people were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County late Friday through Sunday. Names include Jerry Gordon Meade of Delhi Scott Schultz Ogelsby of Marion Mary Loretta Bogue of Cedar Rapids Brian Loyd McMurrin of Cedar Rapids Clayton Perdue of Iowa City Gary Harkness of Cedar Rapids William G. Cole of Troy Montana and William Trampe of Cedar Rapids with multiple accompanying charges and one bond of 1000 set for Trampe.

Linn County Jerry Gordon Meade Delhi Central City Scott Schultz Ogelsby Seventh St Marion First Avenue E Mary Loretta Bogue 34Th St. NE First Avenue SE Brian Loyd McMurrin Route 2 Cedar Rapids First Ave Clayton Scott Perdue Towncrest

Ten Tornado Sightings Reported Across Missouri Bootheel

Up to 10 tornadoes were sighted Sunday night in Missouri's Bootheel with no immediate damage or injuries reported. Deputy Mike Mullins said most tornadoes bounce down then rise up, with seven in a line from Clarkton to Malden in New Madrid County and others near Campbell East Prairie and Tallapoosa as heavy rain moved in after 6 p.m.

Malden Missouri Bootheel Mike Mullins Stoddard County Clarkton New Madrid County Campbell East Prairie Tallapoosa

Flood survivor recalls rescue during Melrose flood

Ray m Bus Wolf 63 and his sister Irene 61 clung to a doorway for about four hours as floodwaters swept their Melrose home away. Rescuers by boat brought them to safety and they were treated for shock and pneumonia. the area reported 6 to 11 inches of rain and evacuations.

Wolf Irene Melrose Monroe County Hospital Albia National Weather Service St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Trial today retrial of Isaac Pledge Jr on theft charge

The retrial for Isaac Pledge Jr. on the 1978 death of Jessie B. DeLaMater follows an overturned 1979 conviction. A manslaughter count will not be retried as evidence is weak and carries a shorter potential sentence.

Isaac Pledge Jr Cedar Rapids Pledge Iowa Court of Appeals Jessie B. DeLaMater Harold Denton

Woman in Fair Condition After Cedar Rapids Crash

Margaret Scroggins 65 of 748 43rd Street NE was admitted to Mercy Hospital in fair condition after her car left the road in the 2700 block of Franklin Avenue NE. Her vehicle hit a parking sign and a tree causing about 3000 dollars in damage.

Cedar Rapids Mercy Hospital Franklin Avenue Margaret Scroggins 43Rd Street Scroggins

Weather Summary For Local Area Tonight And Next Few Days

Wind direction calm at 10 p.m. Sunset 8 45 p m Sunrise 5 38 a m. Yesterday high 84 low 61 no precipitation. Record high 102 in 1936 and low 50 in 1979. Extended forecast hot Wednesday with 90s, mid 60s to mid 70s lows. Thursday showers possible with mid 80s to low 90s and mid 60s to mid 70s lows. Friday fair with 80s and 60s. Coralville Lake 680.45 falling Cedar River atCR 660 es 5.00 falling.

Coralville Lake Cedar River C.R

Record-breaking temps sweep West on Sunday

National temperature extremes list low of 40 degrees at Jackson Wyoming and a high of 120 degrees at Bullhead City Arizona, marking a dramatic contrast in weather across western states Sunday.

Jackson Wyo Bullhead City Ariz

Pocatello Hit 100 as Weather Breaks Daily Records

Pocatello Idaho reached 100 degrees on Sunday breaking the local date high set in 1942. Unseasonably hot readings spread over the inland Southwest with 100 plus degree temperatures in western Arizona southern Nevada and southeastern California. Showers and storms covered much of the southeastern third of the nation from Texas to the Ohio Valley and along the Atlantic coast. Heavy rain fell at Galveston and near Oil City and Meadville Pa. Tornadoes touched down near Oberlin Louisiana Malden Missouri and Opp Alabama. Florida Mayport reported large hail and winds over 60 mph caused damage in Columbia Mississippi.

Pocatello Idaho Arizona Nevada California Texas Ohio Valley Atlantic Coast New England Florida Galveston Oil City Meadville Oberlin Malden Opp Ala Mayport Fla Columbia Miss

Tip of the Day Room Air Conditioner Filters

Air conditioners use filters to block dirt and pollen from entering homes. Clean or replace filters at season start and monthly in summer. wash in soapy water with baking soda, or replace torn filters. Some filters fit specific models. have the unit inspected annually and coils cleaned.

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