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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1963

Page

3

Weather Snapshot: Temperatures and Rain Expected Across Cities

Sunday highs and lows listed for major cities including Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago New York Los Angeles and Seattle. Forecast calls for thundershowers Monday night into Tuesday with locally heavy rain, warmer conditions in the north, and a five day outlook of near to slightly below normal temperatures with moderate to heavy rainfall.

Bismarck Apolis Chicago N. Orleans Denver New York Duluth Omaha L. Angeles Phoenix Seattle

Births and local notices from Cedar Rapids area

Birth announcements list new sons and daughters for numerous families in Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities with names and addresses. Included are marriage-like pairings, residents of Marion, Fort Leonard Wood, Chicago, Milwaukee, and other locales, plus several court and traffic notices and funeral service details.

Rail labor crisis sparks crossfire over arbitration

In a heated exchange, Javits blames the administration and Congress for avoiding labor reform as railroads face crisis. He accuses improvised leadership while Morse resists nationalization but concedes facts might justify arbitration to protect the public.

Congress Morse Supreme Court Arthur Goldberg

More Liquor Licenses Issued

The Iowa liquor control commission on Monday issued multiple liquor-by-the-drink licenses. Clubs include Belle Plaine Country Club in Belle Plaine for 300 dollars, Lillis-Deerberg post 366 in London for 300 dollars, and Eagles lodge No 1058 in Cedar Rapids for 300 dollars. Commercial licenses include Farah's restaurant and lounge in Cedar Rapids for 1,000 dollars, Aragon tap room in Cedar Rapids for 1,000 dollars, Thomas' pool hall in Columbus Junction for 500 dollars, Boot Hill Supper club in West Union for 750 dollars, Mike's tavern in Garnaville for 500 dollars, Van Horne's Margaret Barron for 500 dollars, and Hank's tavern in Ely for 500 dollars.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Liquor Control Commission Belle Plaine Lillis-Deerberg American Legion London Eagles Lodge Cedar Rapids George Eli Farah Farah Frank C. Brown Aragon Tap Room Thomas E. Thomas Thomas Columbus Junction Boot Hill West Union Melvin Johnson Mike

Dairies in Cedar Rapids Raise Milk Prices by a Cent

Cedar Rapids dairies increased milk prices by one cent per quart. Delivered homogenized pasteurized milk now 24 cents a quart, one dairy charging 25 cents, half gallon home delivery 47 cents. Spokesmen cite higher labor and raw milk costs and upcoming producer price rises under a federal order. Increase took effect last Monday.

Cedar Rapids Dows Maniti Sanitary Farm Dairy

Woman Tosses $1100 Cash Into Garbage Can

In Rahway New Jersey a 66 year old woman Elizabeth Suydam says she accidentally discarded a bag with 1100 in cash meant for home repairs. She reported it to police after a scavenger truck emptied the bag into the city dump and the money had not been found.

Rahway N. J Elizabeth Suydam Frank Elizabeth City

Cedar Rapids Upgrades Sewage Plant Amid Water Safety Concerns

City officials defend more than 3 million dollars spent on Cedar Rapids sewage treatment and ongoing improvements to serve growth and protect downstream users. They cite a 1961 health department report faulting Waterloo’s plant for not meeting standards for Cedar River discharge into public water supply.

Cedar River Cedar Rapids Waterloo State Department of Health

Nelson urges action plan for Cedar Rapids downtown

A Cedar Rapids real estate expert told a Rotary and Greater Downtown Cedar Rapids luncheon that the downtown needs an active program to attract shoppers. He called Cedar Rapids dynamic but said the core area has not changed since 1929 and faces competition from nearby cities and suburbs. He noted a trend back to downtowns as large companies relocate.

Pert Cedar Rapids Rotary Club Assn Sheraton-Montrose Abbott L. Nelson Nelson

Longtime educator James McVicker dies in Marshalltown

James R. McVicker died at the Soldiers Home in Marshalltown after a long illness. Born July 6 1876 at Wilton Junction he married Virginia Constant March 12 1905. He earned eight college degrees including a PhD and law degrees from Harvard and a BA and MA from Iowa State. He served in the Spanish American War and taught in multiple universities and law faculties. Surviving are his wife three daughters two sons and many grandchildren. Services at Turner chapel with burial in Lone Tree.

James R. McVicker Sixth Avenue SE Marshalltown Wilton Junction Virginia Constant Lone Tree 51St Iowa Infantry Philippine Islands Mr. McVicker University of Iowa Valparaiso University SUI Iowa University of Kansas University of Detroit Chicago-Kent College of Law University of Kentucky John .B. Stetson University DeLand, Fla University of Kansas City Linn Johnson Counties Webb Lodge No Sigourney Phi Beta Kappa Professional Education Fraternity The State Historical Society of Harry L. Stone Camp United Spanish War Veterans Oskaloosa Reserve Officers Assn Methodist Episcopal Church McVicker

Blind Iowa Boy Dies After Found in Camp Water

Roger Kerch, 14, a blind student from the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving school at Vinton, died at Brainerd hospital after being found in two feet of water at a Minnesota camp for the handicapped operated by the American Lutheran church. He was found on a dock around 7:30 p.m. and died hours later despite revival attempts.

Brainerd Minn Iowa American Lutheran Church Roger Kerch Harold Kerch Near Britt Iowa Braille and Vinton Gordon Long Whitefish Roger

Trusteeship Proposed for Canadian Maritime Unions

Ottawa AP reports Justice T. G. Norris proposed immediate government trusteeship over Canadian maritime unions to end waterfront labor lawlessness. He urged swift action to restore order and enforce federal authority on the docks.

Ottawa T. G. Norris Canada

Happy Chandler vows to fight on after 65 retirement age

A. B. Happy Chandler declared I am not gonna quit as he reaches retirement age of 65 in Versailles Kentucky. He told friends on his lawn that they will stand up and fight again in politics.

Versailles A. B Chandler

Cedar Rapids Gazette Rates and Publishing Details

The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co offers nightly and Sunday editions at 50 cents. Subscriptions for 6 issues per week are $1.25 monthly or $13 yearly. afternoon and Sunday editions are $1.35 monthly or $14. The paper notes carrier and mail rates, with restrictions on towns served by Gazette carriers.

Cazette Co Third Ave Cedar Rapids Iowa

Kennedy to hold first Washington news conference since May

President Kennedy will hold a news conference at four p.m. CST Wednesday, the White House announced. It will be his first such event in Washington since May 22.

Washington Kennedy White House

St Cecelia Circle Altar and Rosary Society Meeting

The St. Cecelia circle and the Altar and Rosary Society meet at 7 30. Contributions may be sent to the Cancer Fund if friends wish to donate.

St. Cecelia Circle Altar and Rosary Society Cancer Fund

Waterloo Mayor Plans Expansion Amid Cedar River Dispute

Waterloo Mayor Ed Jochumsen said plans for expanding the sewage treatment facility proceed while denying Waterloo is under state orders. He noted a $161,000 federal aid hold and defended spending on plans to avoid delays if expansion proves needed. He criticized Cedar Rapids for not pursuing a well water program and refused to let plant employees speak on treatment processes.

Johnson Evan Hultman Waterloo Health Department Hultman Cedar Rapids State Health Department Iowa Ed Jochumsen Cedar River Jochumsen Jochamsen

Italian Scientist Cleared of All Counts

Italian scientist Giuseppe Martelli was found innocent of spying for Russia on nine charges after jurors deliberated nine hours and forty five minutes in London.

London Giuseppe Martelli

White Minister To Negro Church in Beaumont Texas

The Rev. William Oliver III a white Congregational minister will become pastor of an all Negro church in Beaumont Texas in September. The church has about 30 members and has been pastorless for five years.

Dallas William Oliver III Beaumont Texas

Four Indicted on Spy Charge by Grand Jury

A federal grand jury indicted four individuals on charges of conspiring to spy for Russia. They allegedly provided information about U S rocket launching sites atomic weapons ship ments and other military secrets.

Washington U.S Russia

Classified Ads Highlight Today’s Low Prices

Today’s notices invite readers to browse low prices across categories in the classified ads. Shoppers can expect bargains on goods and services with convenient local options highlighted for immediate purchase.

O.K

Mrs. Ted Wernimont Dies After Long Illness

Gene Wernimont 49 wife of Ted Wernimont of Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital after a lingering illness. Born December 6 1913 in Anamosa she lived in Cedar Rapids 40 years. She was active in St Matthew's church organizations. The couple would have marked their 25th anniversary Tuesday. Survived by husband two sons Ted and Robert a daughter Beth her mother Sara Green and three brothers all of Cedar Rapids. Funeral arrangements at Monahan Stewart Funeral Home with services at St Matthew's on Wednesday. Burial at Mt Calvary. Catholic Daughters to recite Rosary prior to services.

Gene Wernimont Ted Wernimont D Avenue Cedar Rapids Anamosa Ted Robert Beth Sara K. Green William M LaVerne J James L. Green Monahan-Stewart St. Matthew’s Church James D. Kearn Mt. Calvary Catholic Daughters of America Msgr Kearn

Cedar Rapids Woman Elizabeth Schutzman Dies at 82

Elizabeth Louise Moes Schutzman, wife of William H. Moes, died at 3 a.m. Sunday after a brief illness. Born June 23, 1901 in Columbus Junction, she lived 41 years in Cedar Rapids. Survived by husband, three daughters Joyce Williamson Fairbanks Alaska Lillian McConnell Marilyn Kennedy all of Cedar Rapids. five sons Hiram Kenneth Robert Schutzman Cedar Rapids Ivan E. Schutzman Toddville James Schutzman Marion. Memorial service at Turner Chapel 3 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Rev. D R Jarrert of Kenwood Presbyterian. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call until 2:30 Wednesday. casket will not be opened after service.

Elizabeth Louise Moes William H. Moes Higley Avenue Cedar Rapids Columbus Junction Marion Joyce Williamson Fairbanks Alaska Lillian McConnell Marilyn Kennedy Hiram Kenneth Robert Schutzman Ivan E. Schutzman Toddville James Schutzman Turner Chapel D. R. Jarrert Kenwood Presbyterian Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Death notice of Genevieve Whelan of Cedar Rapids

Genevieve Whelan of 609 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died after a long illness. Born January 27 1880 in Dubuque she leaves a brother Dan J Whelan and two sisters Berna dine and Mrs J A Brady. She belonged to Immaculate Conception church and previously St Patrick's choir. Services at Immaculate Conception Church Wednesday at 10 with Rt Rev William A Roach. Burial at Mt Calvary. Parish Rosary Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Brady mortuary with viewing after 2 p.m.

Genevieve Whelan Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Dubuque Dan J. Whelan Bernadine J. A. Brady Immaculate Conception Church St. Patrick’s Church Immaculate Conception

Mrs Austie Tomec Dies After Prolonged Illness

Former resident of 917 Tenth St SE dies at a local nursing home after a long illness. Born April 10 1882 on a farm north of Victor. Survived by brother Elmer Hughes of Belle Plaine. Body at Brady mortuary. funeral arrangements pending.

Austie Tomec Tenth St. SE Victor Elmer Hughes Belle Plaine Brady Mortuary

Sabins Stands Trial Over False Pretenses Charge

Richard Sabins, 24, of 113 A avenue NE Cedar Rapids, faces a jury trial in Judge William Eads court on a charge of false pretenses. He allegedly bought a 1957 model car from Allen Motor Co with a $650.75 check May 16 and failed to return with cash as promised. Jurors include James R. Miller John Hagen Shirley A. Groeters Russell Maach Harry W. Gaskill Iaa C. Christensen Joseph Gallagher Dorothy W. Buss Beulah Couch and alternates Florence Halvorson Edwin H. Ford Marion Leo Lawrence and Ed L. Dwiggins with Florence Halverso(n) as alternate.

Richard Sabins A Avenue NE William Eads Sabins Allen Motor Co Cedar Rapids James R. Miller John Hagen Shirley A. Groeters Russell Maach Harry W. Gaskill Iaa C. Christensen Joseph Gallagher Dorothy W. Buss Beulah Couch Edwin H. Ford Marion Leo Lawrence Boulder Township Ed L. Dwiggins Fairfax Township Florence Halverson

Shellsburg Man Gets 90 Day Term

A 21 year old Shellsburg man, Richard L. Blackburn, was sentenced to three months in Linn county jail after pleading guilty to carrying a concealed weapon. Two months of the sentence were suspended by Judge Charles Penningroth. Blackburn, arrested with Darrell F. Cole, 18, Davenport, early Monday, reportedly carried a 14 inch garden hose with a five inch steel rod embedded in one end. They allegedly stole gas from a car owned by William F. Smejkal on 1710 B avenue NW shortly after midnight. Both received 30 day suspended jail terms in municipal court on a petty larceny charge Monday.

Shellsburg Cedar Rapids Linn County Richard L. Blackburn Charles Penningroth Blackburn Darrell F. Cole Davenport Cole William F. Smejkal B Avenue NW

Obituaries for Wallace, Bowen, and Long announced

Mart. Wallace Andrew Im maculate Conception church service set for 9 a.m. Tuesday with burial at Mt Calvary cemetery. Rosaries to be recited Monday evening in Turner chapel and by the Knights of Columbus. Bowen Perman M burial at Linwood follows funeral at Calvary Baptist church Tuesday 2 p.m. Friends may call at Rohn funeral home until 10 a.m. Tuesday. Long Frank W service Tuesday at 3 30 in Kuba chapel with burial at Oak Hill.

Mart. Wallace Andrew Immaculate Conception William A. Roach Mt. Calvary Cemetery Turner Chapel Msgr. Roach Knights of Columbus Bowen, Perman M Calvary Baptist Church Don L. Anderson Linwood Rohn Funeral Home Long Frank W Kuba Chapel Bernard G. Olson Kenwood Park Methodist Church Oak Hill

Two Americans Wounded as Battle Near Saigon Intensifies

In Long An province about 20 miles southwest of Saigon a daylong clash left two American soldiers injured and government forces claiming 26 killed and 51 wounded. Officials reported 63 communist guerrillas killed with few other details available.

Saigon Red Long Anh

Suspended sentence for Harold Ockenfels on child desertion

Harold Ockenfels, 50, of 1026 Eleventh Street NE, received a six month suspended sentence from Judge Charles Penningroth after being charged with desertion and abandonment of his four minor children aged 9, 11, 12, and 14.

Harold Ockenfels Eleventh Street Charles Penningroth Ockenfels

Lisbon man pleads innocent to second offense drunken driving

Robert P. Collins, 29, of Lisbon, pleaded innocent to a second offense drunken driving charge at arraignment Monday. He was arrested Saturday at 1 a.m. in Mt. Vernon. His prior conviction occurred June 28, 1955.

Robert P. Collins Lisbon Charles Penningroth Collins Mt. Vernon

Suits Filed In Separate Maintenance And Promissory Note

Dian M. Smith sues Terry Smith for separate maintenance. Federal Discount Corp. files against Elmer and Erma Von Roden seeking $2257.88 on a promissory note.

Dian M. Smith Terry Smith Federal Discount Corp Elmer and Erma von Roden

Winning combination Your ad and want ad readers

A compact notice highlights a successful pairing of an advertisement and its target audience. The item emphasizes effective outreach and practical value for readers seeking products or services. Readers are invited to respond to the combined ad.

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