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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1963
Page
3
A July weather summary lists temperatures and forecasts across major cities, with highs reaching mid eighties and a chance of sun, followed by a sequence of funeral notices for residents in communities such as Sigourney, Mt. Vernon, Cascade, Vinton, Columbus Junction, Springdale, Williamsburg, Tipton, Central City, Elkader, Tama, Keota and others. Each notice provides names, ages, service details, and burial plans.
July 12 a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ickes of Marion at 1750 Fifth Avenue. July 13 a daughter to Roger Blietz of 304 Fifth Avenue SW and a son to James Dauber of Martelle and a son to Paul Wislil of route 3.
July 12 list notes births to Kenneth Jones Center Point, Ronald Null at 401 Seventh Street SW, Paul Mefford at 1616 Fourth Avenue NW, Arlyn Bjorgum at 4333 Council Street NE, Dwight Greene Clarence, William McLarty Atkins, Robert L. Deal 1117 Third Avenue Marion, John C. Adams Orchard Trail er Court Marion daughter, Willard Glandorf Homestead son, Glenn H. Holland 2205 Northview Drive Marion daughter, Charles R. Ledger Elberon son.
A Peking statement accuses the United States of fanning tensions to derail Sino Soviet discussions and split the international communist movement. It denounces U S imperialism as intoxicated with joy over the crisis, citing John F Kennedy as an example.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette began in 1883 by The Gazette Co. It is a weekly daily and Sunday paper published at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with subscription rates for carriers and mail editions including night and Sunday editions. No mail subscriptions accepted in towns with Gazette carrier service.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republish all local news printed in this newspaper and to republish AP news dispatches.
Frank W. Long 44 of Norfolk Arkansas died Saturday in Salem hospital after a long illness. Born June 12 1918 in Chicago he lived in Cedar Rapids 1919 to 1960 and was a mail carrier 1941 to 1959. Survived by Eleanor Hunte his wife daughter Mrs Charles Stausser Chicago son Frank H Long Norfolk Ark services Tuesday at Kuba's 3 30 p m Rev Bernard G Olson Kenwood Park Methodist burial Oak Hill friends may call after 1 Monday.
Perman M Bowen 87 of 523 Seventh Avenue SW died in a Cedar Rapids hospital Saturday evening. Born Springdale May 4 1876 he lived in Cedar Rapids 40 years after farming. Survived by wife Mattie Taylor four sons Chalmer Wilmer Robert Oren one daughter Dena Spake 12 grandchildren seven great grandchildren. Services Calvary Baptist Church Tuesday at 2 pm Rev Don L Andersen. Burial Linwood. Friends may call at Rohns this evening.
Msgr. William A. Roach will be buried at Mt. Calvary. He will recite the Rosary Monday at 8 p.m. at the Monahan Stewart funeral home, where friends may call Monday after 2 p.m.
Mary Joanne Daly obituary and funeral arrangements follow a service at Daly Mon day church with Rosaries by Schoolmates and Catholic Workman. Betty June Stone memorial set for Turner's Monday. Mathilda Emma Schaerer memorial at Turner's Tuesday with Cedar Memorial burial. Clark Crosby Wright memorial at Turner's Monday with Faith E A B church burial at Strawn cemetery near Palo.
Pope Paul VI held the first general public audience of his Pontificate in St. Peter's Basilica, receiving about 10,000 worshippers as crowds gathered for the event in Vatican City.
A severe earthquake struck Ioannina in northern Greece on Saturday. Residents fled homes in panic as tremors rattled the city and surrounding areas.
Mrs Pauline Miller of Tacoma Washington died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 8 30 p m Saturday after a brief illness She had been visiting her daughter Mrs Allen B Hird at 416 Mayberry Drive NW and will be taken to Mountain View funeral home in Tacoma from Turner's funeral home for arrangements.
Iowa City set to plead its case before the state supreme court over a utility rate dispute with the Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co. William Supple will represent the city and Cedar Rapids attorney David Elderkin will argue for the utility. The appeal challenges a district court ruling that favored a rate increase.
Anna Corsello 79 longtime Cedar Rapids resident died after a lingering illness in a Chicago hospital Saturday Born August 28 1883 in Campofilice Sicily she had lived in Cedar Rapids 40 years before moving to Chicago three years ago Survived by sister Theresa Spallino and brother Sam Corsello Services Tuesday at 10 30 in Immaculate Conception church conducted by the Very Rev.
Der Kurier in West Berlin reported that since the wall went up nearly two years ago ten Soviet soldiers and officers have defected to the West. The paper said one was a captain in the Soviet secret service. Allied command officials had no comment.
Ellen Liendenberg of South Africa and Aimo Korva of Denmark express plans to marry after competing in Miss Universe preliminaries. Miss England Susan Pratt recovers from a leg fracture after a car crash delaying her Miss Universe entry as rehearsals and photo sessions proceed toward CBS televised finals.
The Community Facilities Administration announced loans to Garner and Rockwell City in Iowa. Garner receives 885000 for View Home, an elderly persons apartment built by a private nonprofit group, while Rockwell City gets 345000 for a similar nonprofit elderly housing project.
In Overland Park Kansas two brothers ages five and seven were swept two blocks through a rain swollen drainage ditch after one slipped from an overpass and the other chased him. Construction foreman Bob Heider pulled the youths from the current and both boys suffered no ill effects.
A six man panel resumes meetings as President Kennedy promises to submit recommended legislation to Congress by July 22 if the strike threat persists. Officials hint at arbitration, with some discussion of government seizure and operation of the railroads as possible options. Congress largely silent while awaiting the proposal details.
A five year old from Amana fractured his left arm Saturday afternoon after jumping from a swing at a neighbor's home. Jeffrey Schulte son of Mr and Mrs Richard Schulte was treated at Mercy Hospital and released.
Three carloads of young Negroes drove to Peony park to swim but were turned away. Police were stationed inside and outside the park. no incidents occurred. Park owner Charles Malec cited hysteria and said Negroes are usually admitted to the picnic area and rides but refused entry Saturday.
A 19 year old Cedar Rapids youth was treated at St. Luke s hospital after falling from a rope tied to a tree limb near his home. Robert Schultz of 4224 Avenue NW suffered a lip laceration facial abrasion and possible nasal fracture from a 15 foot fall.
An additional worker died Saturday at the MESIC steel mill in Yugoslavia, bringing the total death toll from the accident to seven.
Rescuers reached within 800 feet of the trapped boys Thursday night but were forced back by black damp gas. They later found the boys alive after reaching a fresh air base at about 500 feet with breathing apparatus.
A Cedar Rapids man, 43, Joseph W. Servey, was charged with drunk driving after a high speed chase. Police clocked the car at up to 95 mph. the pursuit started on Highway 74 and continued across Wiley Boulevard to E Avenue and Cherry Hill Road NW, around 7:15 p.m.
Coleen Ballard, 15, of 2257 Blakely Boulevard SE, suffered severe lacerations to her head and face after falling from the hood of a moving car late Saturday night. She was admitted to Mercy Hospital for treatment.
An advertising notice highlights a successful pairing of ad and want ad readers. It emphasizes the match between listings and audience, suggesting improvements to reach target customers and maximize response rates.
Cambridge Maryland Negro leaders vow to defy guards ban and resume street marches Monday as 400 guardsmen monitor the town of 12 200. In Savannah Georgia police halt a downtown march by white segregationists amid a fragile bi racial truce. Albany Georgia federal judge orders desegregation plan for Dougherty and Albany schools within 30 days. Police arrest 16 attempting to picket homes and swim at a private pool. Jackson Mississippi Justice Department seeks reopening of voter registration books ahead of the August 6 Democratic primary. Danville Virginia police arrest 14 pickets at two stores, bringing total arrests to 107 since Thursday. Baltimore Negro leaders cancel weekend demonstrations at Gwynn Oak park. Detroit Michigan pickets target 18 apartment houses over housing discrimination. no incidents reported.
A two year cultural exchange agreement was signed last week between Bolivia and Yugoslavia, aiming to foster arts education and mutual cultural programs. Officials from both nations described the accord as a step toward closer friendship and cooperation in the arts.
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