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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1964
Page
3
Daily temperature highs and lows, rainfall totals, and a five day forecast. Normal highs range from 83 to 90, lows 63 to 68. Rain showers Thursday through Friday and again Sunday or Monday, with 1 to 2 inches total in the period.
A defective clock radio at 1001 Eleventh street NE was logged on Tuesday at 12 05 p.m. Backfire through the carburetor noted at 1855 First avenue SE on Tuesday at 4 51 p.m. Smoke in the basement from electrical equipment reported at Lindale Plaza on Tuesday at 9 18 p.m.
A long list shows speeds and traffic violations with names and addresses from Mt. Vernon to Vin ton, many fined amounts include $10 or $15 and costs. Several cases note bond forfeiture and violations such as leaving scene of accident and improper turns.
Congressman James E. Bromwell announced a 11 county tour in the Second District while Congress is in recess for the Republican national convention. He told the Maquoketa Optimist club of Thursday events in Cedar Rapids and Linn County, Friday campaigning in Jones County, and Saturday rallies in Dubuque Eagle Point Park and Rowley 4-H show with times noted.
The June parking report shows motorists spent $6 524.90 at the Parkade on Second Avenue and First Street SE. A total of 29 293 vehicles used the facility in June, averaging 1 126.65 daily except Sundays, with receipts consisting of $5 514.20 cash $998.70 park and shop stamps and $12 machine receipts. The average daily income was $250.95 and the peak day was June 15 at $373.30 while June 24 recorded the lowest at $175.
Marion man Gohn pled guilty to passing a $12 check at a grocery store on March 19 without funds. Municipal Judge Howard McLaughlin suspended a ten day sentence on condition that restitution is made and the court is paid.
The article outlines efficiency gains in the data processing division, a closer liaison with the Internal Revenue Service, and a program inviting industrial groups to suggest tax law changes. It notes the commission is near completion of reviewing 1962 returns and preparing 1963 returns, with some pre-1962 filings still subject to special audits.
Debate over civil rights plank and delegate discipline features Scott and Scranton backers. McCulloch leads G O P plank wording while Goldwater aides push toward limited debate. Convention aims to avert lengthy discussions as Goldwater's camp predicts a November turn.
Otis E. Wilson died Tuesday after a long illness. Born December 20, 1887 in Linn county, he lived at the Allison hotel and was a Cedar Rapids resident. Surviving are a sister, two step-daughters, a step-son, and a brother. Memorial and burial details with Cedar Memorial cemetery and Rogers Grove cemetery are listed along with service times at Turner chapel and Masonic lodge involvement.
Mildred R. Heil 79 of 177 Sixteenth Avenue SW Davenport died Tuesday after a two month illness. Born January 24 1885 in Cedar Rapids she lived in Davenport 1900 1945 then returned to Cedar Rapids. Survived by husband Harry Heil three daughters Mrs. Leo F. Deutsch Mrs. Charles E. Holderness Mrs. Merrill R. Mitchell of Davenport a son Raymond Drake also of Davenport seven grandchildren six great grandchildren and two sisters Susie Husak of Dell City Texas and Florence Woodward of Santa Monica California Services Thursday at 11 a.m. Range Funeral Home Davenport with graveside services at Linwood Cemetery Cedar Rapids at 2 p.m.
Earl Leroy Struchen of 1745 K avenue NE Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a long illness. He was born February 10, 1921 in Center Point and married Betty Thomas on June 23, 1940 at Elkader.
Anna Amelia Riley widow of Leon L. Riley and longtime Cedar Rapids resident died Wednesday morning after a brief illness. Born February 4, 1877 in Norway, she leaves daughter Kathryn Smyth who lived with her, son John Jacob Lehnen of Marion, brother E N Schloeman of Superior Wisconsin, and sisters Clara Parks and Bertha Burmeister.
Harald S. Ersland, custodian caretaker of 2412 Franklin Avenue NE, files a federal petition in Cedar Rapids with debts of 21,223.90 and assets of 225, all claimed as exemptions. The filing occurred Wednesday in a U.S. bankruptcy court.
Mrs Riley, member of the New Jerusalem Swedenborgian church, will be honored with a memorial service at Turners Chapel at 3 p.m. Friday conducted by Dr. Ralph J. Barron. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Cemetery. friends may call at the chapel.
Olga Edith Janko a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died Tuesday afternoon born in 1903 south of Cedar Rapids She is survived by a sister Mrs Louis Picek of Fairfax and other relatives in the area
Word arrives of the death on Monday of Mrs. O U Conwell of San Diego formerly of Cedar Rapids. She and her husband moved to San Diego about ten years ago after eight years in Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her husband and two sons. Services and burial will be held Friday at Albia.
Funeral services were held Thursday for Wilhelmina Geiger at First Lutheran Church with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends could call at Turner chapel until 9 p.m. Wednesday and at the church from 10 a.m. to 1:25 p.m. Thursday. casket to remain closed after the service.
Michigan governor George Romney tells a platform committee that conservation must trigger progress in the economy and government. He criticizes concentrated power in Washington and calls out extremism while praising civil rights leadership and avoiding specific party clashes.
City briefs note Lions Club speaker William Po horsky of Cedar Rapids Downtown Assn at noon Thursday in the Roosevelt hotel along with listings for Kiwanis Breakfast Club and Executive Assn talks. Other items include market days, tax notices, a dean’s list mention, theft reports, and local notices.
The seven member Czech Band under R L Moehlmann presents three selections including No Marriage by Vitak and Grief by Karasek. The program features Atlantis Suite movements and works by Dvorak Kmoch Fibich and Vitak with concerts at Jones Park and Bever Park starting at 8 P M both evenings. The event is free and open to the public.
Building department issued 465 permits city wide in June valued at 3 893 592 for new buildings remodeling and 68 new homes detailed as 200 remodeling 2 duplexes 3 multiple dwellings and 2 small commercial structures. Electrical plumbing heating and miscellaneous permits also counted with total receipts 8352 22.
The Baker case wraps up with his resignation after a $300,000 damage suit and a Fifth Amendment stand. Democrats argue evidence could be repetitive, while testimony links Baker to a rapid wealth buildup and to Don Reynolds who sold Johnson life insurance and bought air time on a family-owned Austin TV station.
The Plan Commission approved eight rezoning petitions including Robert and Jane Conrad and Walter Jarboe with Midwest Development. Rossey’s revised petition earned a special parking permit. The panel also endorsed final plats for several additions and a preliminary plat for Kenrich second addition.
David Welch Jr a five year old boy son of Mr and Mrs David Welch 3105 G avenue NE was admitted to St Luke s hospital after being struck by a car on the 700 block of Thirty second street NE at about 1115 AM The vehicle was driven by Sheila Ann Thein 17 of 1511 Fourteenth Avenue SW Thein was not charged and the child received cuts bruises and was kept for observation
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