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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1969
Page
3
Long weather forecast and temperature figures accompany a dense list of births, marriages, divorces, legal notices, traffic fines, and funeral services from Cedar Rapids area communities. Names span Mercy Marion to St Luke's and Karlsruhe Germany with many local addresses and events.
The body of 44 year old John Edward Buchanan was recovered Thursday after drowning while attempting to swim the Cedar river near the REA dam on Cedar Rapids southwest side. Survived by wife Dorothy and three sons, services to be held Saturday at Brush chapel with burial at Oliphant cemetery.
The obituary notes the marriage to Mildred M. Purdy on December 19, 1923 in Cedar Rapids. He worked as a machinist with the Rock Island Railroad from 1922 to 1953 and with the Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co from 1955 to 1967 when he retired. He was a charter member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2272. Mildred and sister Naomi Wheeler of Cedar Rapids survive. Memorial services are 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Chapel of Memories with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial funeral home Saturday afternoon and at the Chapel of Memories after 9 a.m. Monday.
William J. Dean of 1207 Harrison Court NW died Thursday after a long illness. A Savanna Illinois native, he farmed near Savanna and lived in Cedar Rapids with son George W. Dean and daughter-in-law. Survived by wife Amelia Katherine Reusch, son George, daughters LaVerne Dean and Mrs. Roger Gilchrist, brothers John and Dewey, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral arrangements pending in Savanna with burial at Derenda Cemetery.
Thomas E. Burke a former Milwaukee railroad employee and Cedar Rapids resident died in Denver Colorado after a long illness. Born November 28 1890 in Ottumwa he belonged to Immaculate Conception church and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Survived by daughter Betty Kalina of Denver services set at Immaculate Conception Church at 9 a.m. Monday with burial at Mt Calvary cemetery. Rosary to be recited at Turner chapel east Sunday at 7 30 p.m. by Father O Brien.
Mrs A M Cooley funeral services were conducted at Turner chapel east at 1 30 p m Saturday by Dr Glenn W Mc Michael Entombment followed in the Chapel of Memories.
The piece describes the trial of Coffin Spock Raskin and Goodman, members of Resist, a Cambridge group aiding draft resisters. It notes the court’s ruling that jury questions overstepped and invalidated verdicts, and cites statements about the Vietnam War's illegality and moral objections.
Loren A Wheeler of 1819 K avenue NE Cedar Rapids died Thursday after a long illness. He had lived in Cedar Rapids 47 years and was born July 21 1903 in Urbana.
The notice highlights the effectiveness of want ads for both buyers and sellers, encouraging use across communities for quick results and broad reach. It emphasizes practical guidance on drafting concise ads and maximizing visibility in local markets.
The July grand jury returned 12 indictments including Glenn R. Suits for robbery with aggravation at the Bungalow tavern. Several others face charges in larceny, breaking and entering, and related offenses. Three fatal Cedar Rapids traffic accidents were investigated with no bills on three cases.
The attorney general may decide if Linn County four officials keep an unintended $4,000 windfall raise for six months while deputies would receive only legislated amounts unless two of three supervisors object. County attorney William Faches advised using the assessed value as salary basis.
Rex Conn retires after 25 years as The Gazette farm editor. A Rex Conn Night dinner is set for next Thursday at Armar ballroom Cedar Rapids with a 6 30 buffet, 8 p m program, and social hour. Vigortone quartet will perform. speakers include Howard Hamilton Lee Schwanz and D D Offringa.
Selden advised county auditors to follow the legislature’s intent and forego the extra payment, anticipating a retroactive fix in the next session. He says the guidance follows talks with the governor’s office and attorney general and legislative leaders.
District Judge B J Maxwell dismissed a larceny charge against Emery Steven Gleason after the prosecuting witness declined to press charges and restitution was made. Gleason, 1317 D, was accused of taking six batteries from Widdel Chevrolet Co. in Center Point.
Ann Arbor police said the gun that killed a University of Michigan coed last week has been ruled out as the weapon in two earlier coed deaths this year. The earlier cases remain under investigation.
The river has risen inundating Otis Road SE Manhattan Park and Seminole Valley Park. The Riverfront Improvement Commission announces the river is closed to boating due to the high water.
Impressionist David Frye and I. F. Stone editor join Dick Cavett as guest stars on Friday at 9 00 PM in color on TV 9, promising lively conversation.
The Cedar River region experiences severe flooding with Belle Plaine nearly surrounded by water and the Iowa River crest projected to pass through Marengo. Evacuations occurred near Chelsea and Marshalltown prepared for cleanup as water supplies face contamination concerns and hydrants are flushed.
A leak in a Waterloo water main in the Cedar river bed contaminated the supply to 77 000 residents. Health officials warn it will take days to stop contamination and require boiling all cooking and drinking water for households.
A Linn district court and the Iowa Supreme Court custody case prompts a July 21 contempt hearing for Leland Wells. His ex wife Mary Ann Wells seeks an injunction and alleges he tried to influence the children against the decree granting custody to her.
The Manhattan Republican organization formally endorsed Mayor John Lindsay for re election. County chairman Vincent Albano noted it was rare for the group to withhold support from a primary winner. The vote stood 60 to 10. Lindsay carried Manhattan in the primary, while John Marchi carried the other four counties of the city.
A brief classified prompt invites readers to try classified ads and provides a contact phone number 369-1234 for placing an ad. The note emphasizes the effectiveness of want ads and encourages immediate action.
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