Five day forecast and weather roundup
The five day forecast covers Thursday through Monday with near normal temperatures and a cooler weekend. Normal lows in the 60s, expected rainfall 0.4 to 0.8 inches, showers or thunderstorms. Overnight low around 75, Wednesday 78, 2 PM 82. Local station reports show humidity 72 percent, barometer 30.10, winds from SSW at 8 mph. Year ago figures listed for comparison.
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Miami
Hemarck
Cage
Jruth
Mt Phos
Pit
Iowa
Gazette
Births and legal notices from Coralville and Ames
July 15 16 notices list births at St Luke to Oechler Barth Ep pens Marak Greif Streif Doss Mullett Rice and Adam names with addresses in Amana Marion Central City Ames Cedar Rapids. Also court actions Hubbard Railsback Seeman Pavlicek Schwieger Moon Brislawn Wright Stepanek Fields Weller Gohlmann and misc alarms and stand by calls with times and locations.
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Harvey Oechler
Amana
Charles Michel
D Avenue NE
Glenn Martin
Longview Drive
Marion
Donald Stevens
Cheyenne Road NW
Royal Silver
Central City
Robert Meyer
Seventh Avenue SE
Steven R. Barth
Harold Drive
Dennis L. Eppens
Fourteenth Street
Darrell E. Marak
Swisher
Louis W. Greif
Camburn Court
John J. Streif
Thirty-ninth Street
Peter Doss
Eleventh Avenue
Richard W. Mullett
Thirty-fifth Street
Iowa Obituaries and Funeral Services Summary
Obituary notices from Iowa list multiple individuals with ages from 6 months to 92. Entries cover names such as Scarlett Lynn Sayles, Bert Feakes, and George W. Young, with service times mainly on Thursday or Friday at churches, basilicas, or chapels. Birthplaces include Oelwein and Williamsburg, with burial or church service details and family optional memorials.
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Fry- Holland
Apollo 11 Moon Landing Heads Toward First Human Walk
NASA describes Apollo 11 as it powers to the moon with Armstrong Aldrin and Collins aboard. The astronauts prepare the lunar module for a potential liftoff while Luna 15 races to that same target and signals the era of space exploration.
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Nixon
White House
Armstrong
Aldrin
Moon
Collins
Thomas Paine
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Earth
America
Space
Obituaries for Donald Leland Black and Harry L Miner
Donald Leland Black 1927 viernes died after brief illness in Cedar Rapids. He taught at Franklin junior high and coached football and basketball. Survived by wife Betty Nazarene two daughters and siblings. Memorials to Knox Presbyterian Youth club. Harry L Miner 1899 197? Cedar Rapids area resident and former Ely mayor died after long illness. Survived by wife Zara five daughters a son and many grandchildren. Memorial services in Cedar Rapids with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery.
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Donald Leland Black
Fourty-eighth Street
Cedar Rapids
College Springs
Betty Nazarene
Red Oak
Navy
Iowa State Teachers College
Northwest Missouri State College
Pella
Franklin Junior High
Franklin
Evergreen Cemetery
James Griffes
Turner East
Knox Presbyterian Youth Club
Multiple Traffic Fines Listed For Various Offenders
A list of speeding and traffic violations issued to individuals including Raymond Meyocks, Eldon Pretz, Ron Walsh, Lyle Mead, Richard Knapp, Charles Barker, David Kremenak, Roy Johnson, Thomas Crone, Zenedio Rodriguez, Howard Brackney, Terry Lee, and Charles Ker. Fines range from 10 to 15 dollars with costs. offenses include speeding, failure to control vehicle, failure to stop at an intersection, improper left turn, improper registration, obstruction of view, and permitting an unauthorized person to drive.
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Raymond D. Meyocks
Twenty-sixth Street
Eldon C. Pretz
Fourteenth Avenue
Ronnie Walsh
J Street
Lyle M. Mead
Hiawatha
Richard C. Knapp
B Avenue
Charles J. Barker
Sixteenth Avenue
David L. Kremenak
Fifth Avenue
Roy V. Johnson
Mt. Vernon
Thomas F. Crone
Grande Avenue SE
Zenadio Rodriguez
A Avenue NE
Howard A. Brackney
Speedway City
Ind
Terry J. Lee
Fifth Street NW
Charles J. Ker
Sixteenth Avenue SW
Barbers Reject Second Haircut Rate Increase in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids local 97 barbers again rejected a proposed rate hike at their Tuesday meeting. The plan would raise adults to 2.75 dollars plus tax and children to 2.50 plus tax. President Paul Knapp said support was about fifty fifty and the next vote likely won’t occur before year’s start.
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Cedar Rapids
Knapp
Barber Supply Store Burglary at Best Barber Supply
Burglars entered Best Barber Supply at 1001 Ninth Street SE by breaking a plate glass window Tuesday night or Wednesday. They stole two pairs of clippers eight razors and a total value of 56 dollars plus 15 dollars in cash. Detectives report the break in and items recovered.
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Best Barber Supply
Ninth Street
Want ads help you find buy or sell quickly and cheaply
Classifieds promise fast results for readers seeking to buy or sell items. Local listings highlight opportunities to move goods, find services, or locate bargains with short text descriptions and contact details.
Widow Emma Kosek Dies in Phoenix After Brief Illness
Emma D. Kosek widow of Charles J. Kosek of Cedar Rapids died in Phoenix Sunday after a brief illness. Born January 4, 1895 in Johnson County she moved to Cedar Rapids in 1902. She belonged to Hus Memorial Presbyterian church Tabitha Society Praha Rebekah lodge American Legion auxiliary and worked many years at Armstrong's. Surviving: son John David Kosek of Scottsdale and three grandchildren. Memorial services at Hus Memorial Presbyterian Friday 11 a.m. with Rev. Lyle Graff burial at Czech National Cemetery. Friends may call Turner Chapel West Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The casket will not be opened at church. Memorial fund contributions requested.
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Emma D. Kosek
Charles J. Kosek
C Avenue NW
Phoenix
Johnson County
Cedar Rapids
Charles Kosek
Cedar Rapids Park
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Lyle Graff
Czech National
Turner Chapel
Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church
Washburn Widow Ella Gertrude Dies in Cedar Rapids
Ella Gertrude Washburn widow of Harry S. Washburn died Tuesday. Born June 14, 1893 in Buffalo New York she lived in Cedar Rapids since 1963. Survived by daughters Phyllis L. Grunder Cedar Rapids and Marie Wyland Paramount California and son Irvin Washburn Buffalo New York. Memorial service at Turner Chapel East 10 30 a m Saturday Reverend Claude Jones Westminster Presbyterian Church. Friends may call until 10 a m Saturday. Casket will not be opened after the service.
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Ella Gertrude Washburn
First Avenue SE
Harry S. Washburn
Buffalo
N.Y
Cedar Rapids
Phyllis L. Grunder
Marie Wyland
Paramount
Calif
Irvin Washburn
Turner Chapel
Claude Jones
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Death Notice for Sykstus Victor Wasek in Cedar Rapids
Sykstus Victor Wasek 1110 Nineteenth street SE Cedar Rapids died Tuesday in Iowa City He born November 8 1924 in Poland came from Germany in 1951 and worked as a machinist at Iowa Manufacturing Co He married Ruth Wallesch in Germany in 1948 He is survived by wife three daughters Rosann Schoner Pembroke GA Mrs Arden Kasner Barbara Wasek four sons Ray Ronald Terry Jason all of Cedar Rapids three grandchildren one brother and two sisters in Poland Services at St Wenceslaus church 9 am Friday Rev Clarence Frana Burial Mt Calvary cemetery Parish Rosary 7 pm Thursday Brady mortuary 2 pm to 9 pm Thursday open for friends
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Sykstus Victor Wasek
Nineteenth Street
Iowa City
Poland
Cedar Rapids
Germany
Iowa Manufacturing Co
Ruth Wallesch
St. Wenceslaus Church
Rosann Schoner
Pembrooke
Arden Kasner
Barbara Wasek
Ray
Ronald
Terry
Jason
St. Wenceslaus ‘Church
Clarence Frana
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Brady Mortuary
Infant Koch Graveside Rites Planned at Mt Calvary
Graveside services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Koch of 1639 Texas Avenue NE will be held Thursday at 2 pm at Mt Calvary cemetery. The Rev. Louis V. McDonough of St. Matthew's Catholic Church will officiate. Survivors include the parents and grandparents Clem Byrnes of Dorchester and Vincent Koch of Mandan, N D Teahen funeral home is in charge.
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Vincent Koch
Texas Avenue NE
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Louis V. McDonough
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Clem Byrnes
Dorchester
Mandan
N.D. Teahen Funeral Home
Choose Your Neighbor Meeting Sparks Iowa Rights Debate
Cedar Rapids realtor Gary Gohmann met with a United States civil rights staffer and associates to discuss a dispute over the choose your neighbor sales method. The rights commission staffer suggested ceasing the card campaign, which Gohmann says ended June 1. The method invites neighbors to relay buyer leads, a practice challenged as possibly discriminatory.
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Iowa
Civil Rights Commission
Cedar Rapids
Gary Gohmann
Gohmann
United Press International
Gohmann and
the Rights Commission
Roger Maxwell
Town Real Estate Commission
Real Estate Commission
Iowa Floods Stress Iowa City Region and Chelsea Cleanup
The corps of engineers expects a crest in Iowa City Sunday as Cedar River floods nearby areas. Coralville measured 710.84 feet, while Walker and Center Point shook with heavy rain and wind. Chelsea begins a city cleanup after widespread flood damage. volunteers gather at the school for mud removal and meals. National guardsmen and Civil Air Patrol assist with sandbags as levees hold and water recedes.
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Iowa City
Corps of Engineers
Coralville
Walker
Center Point
Cedar River
Conesville
Oakville
Wapello
Iowa River
Ed Walst
Iowa National Guard
Walsh
National Guardsmen
Civil Air Patrol
Obituary Notices For Martha Buckley Carl H Janecek Drumm Caroline
Funeral services held for Martha D Buckley at 3 30 in the Chapel of Memories with burial at Cedar Memorial. Carl H Janecek honored at Turner chapel east at 10 30 on Thursday with burial at Cedar Memorial and military honors by Hanover American Legion post No. Drumm Caroline Drumm had services at Turner chapel east at 3 pm Wednesday conducted by Dr. John P Woods followed by cremation committal.
Prison escape inmates flee after jailbreak at yard raid
Kenneth Bailey of the corrections department said the raid aimed at Milton Austin, a 10 year and four to seven year offender for breaking and entering larceny and robbery. Bailey noted Austin had prior escapes and most escapees wore brown prison uniforms with one in green. Five escapees are from Charlotte, one from Danville Virginia, and the rest from various spots in the state.
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Kenneth Bailey
Department of Corrections
Milton Austin
Bailey
Sheriff's Office
Charlotte
Danville
City approves engine maintenance agreement with Colt/Fairbanks Morse
The city council on Wednesday approved an agreement with Colt Industries Fairbanks Morse Inc to maintain a gasoline engine used at the sewage treatment plant. The contract requires refitting the unit per the March 1961 project plans and specifications.
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Colt Industries Fairbanks Morse, Inc
Pope Paul VI to Uganda trip with small Vatican delegation
Vatican officials announced Pope Paul VI will travel to Uganda on July 31 with one of the smallest papal entourages ever, comprising three cardinals three other officials and an African layman.
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Vatican City
UPI
Vatican
Paul VI
Uganda
Papal Party
Burglars Loot Jim Scott's Tavern for Cash Beer Guitar
Burglars broke into Jim Scott's tavern Tuesday night by breaking a window and unlocking the door. They stole about $300 in beer and a guitar with an amplifier. Local police are investigating and reviewing nearby surveillance.
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Jim Scott
Daily Columnists and Features Overview
The page lists columnists and bylines across sections 4B 6A 6C 9A 13B 14B 16B 18C and 5B with names including William S White Drew Pearson Virginia Payette Dr Andelman Abby Van Buren Suzy Knickerbocker Chuck Flynn Jacobys Sam Shulsky Sylvia Porter John Cunniff Rick DuBrow Leonard Lyons Rex Conn Gus Schrader Al Miller Art Buchwald and a picture page notes. It indicates a broad lineup across sports humor entertainment and financial pages with multiple contributors.
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William S. White
Drew Pearson
The
Drummonds
General Des Mhiocessiesocesones
Mort Reed
Bob Considine
Virginia Payette
Dr. Andelman
Abby van Buren
Suzy Knickerbocker
Chuck Flynn
the Jacobys
Sam Shulsky
Sylvia Porter
John Cunniff
Se Entertainment
Salvadorean Forces Advance in Honduras War
Salvadoran troops push inch by inch into Honduran territory with columns including tanks and artillery near Tegucigalpa. reports say 20 miles penetrated southwest and a northern column about 10 miles inside the border. Capitals curfewed as air attacks pause. 12 planes shot down, eight from Honduras.
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Honduras
Tegucigalpa
Honduras-El Salvador
el Amatillo
Six Eastern Iowans File Bankruptcy Petitions
Six Eastern Iowans filed bankruptcy petitions in federal court. Dennis D Kraft and spouse of Harrison Court NW report 5340 dollars in debts and 1747.60 dollars in assets with 1400 dollars exempt. Kraft works as computer production manager. Charles R Brock and spouse of Toledo list 5067.47 dollars in debts and 820 dollars in assets with 750 dollars exempt. Brock is a painter. James J Leehey of Shellsburg records 19500.43 dollars in debts and 350 dollars in assets with all assets exempt. Leehey is a farm laborer. Martha Mae Kiecksee of 1165 C Avenue NW lists 5225.95 dollars in debts and 350 dollars in assets with all assets exempt.
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Leehey
Martha Mae Kiecksee
C Avenue NW
Three Soviet Warships Resume Voyage
Three Soviet warships that had anchored 75 miles west of Key West began moving on Tuesday, while five others remained at the site 98 miles northwest of Havana. The fleet is headed for Havana.
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Washington
UPS
Key West
Defense Department
Havana
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St. Luke's
Ames
Steven Rice
Rice
Elizabeth Rice
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Mmr
Edward Naughton
E Avenue NW
Alice E. Hubbard
Albert L. Hubbard
Janet R. Railsback
Carlton A. Railsback
Paulina Seeman
Dean Seeman
Marilyn L. Pavlicek
Lumir R. Pavlicek
Diane M. Schwieger
Raymond E. Schwieger
Leota J. Moon
Donald J. Moon
Gary D. Brislawn
Linda K. Brislawn
Katherine Wright
Jesse Wright, Jr
Mary A. Stepanek
James A. Fields
Jeri L. Weller
Leland W. Gohlmann
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Clare W. Ingamells
Hintz
Oelwein
Stanley Cemetery
Williamsburg
Fred R Mash
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
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Garden Grove
Richard H. Miner
New Haven
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Rohn Funeral Home
Barber Supply
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Mrs
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Koch Infant
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Well
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Tama County
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the Gazette
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Art Buchwald
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Robert Conzette
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