Deaths and memorials from area obituaries
Multiple notices list Michelle Stransky infant daughter of Gary and Mary Stransky with family survivors and a graveside service at St. Joseph Cemetery. Also mention Morris, Cleveland V. with services at Walker United Methodist Church and Dunkard Cemetery burial. Roeniig, George F. memorial service at Turner Chapel West. Harland R. Hickey obituary with Cedar Memorial services in Cedar Rapids. Additional items note cremation at Turner Crematory and pending services for Helen Marie DeSutter at McAninch-Fremming's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michelle Stransky
Gary
Mary Stransky
Boice Road
Michael
Sharon
Albert Stransky
Cedar Rapids
Mary Harkin
Londonderry
Northern Ireland
Emma Kesler
Lydia Stinocher
Solon
John Dalton
St. Joseph Cemetery
Teahen
Victor
John
Helen Marie) DeSutter
McAninch-Fremming’s
General Growth signs merger with Bucksbaums
General Growth Properties of Des Moines signs a merger with a Bucksbaum controlled corporation. The deal values shares at 35.50 and requires shareholder approval. Marathon U S Holdings may raise its bid. analysts see potential gains in General Growth stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Growth
Bucksbaums
DES Moines
General Growth Properties
Martin, Matthew and
Maurice Bucksbaum
Thon
Marathon
Bryan Smart
Bucksbaum
Fred Kammier
Kammier
Weather and notices brief including births and alarms
Vital statistics note calm wind and clear to warm forecast through Monday to Wednesday with possible storms Wednesday highs 85 to 95. July 20 Carlise Miller a daughter Kevin Slaymaker 5513 St SW a son Aaron Tuttle Center Point twin daughters. Medical emergency at 618 Cottage Grove Ave SE and accidental alarm at 36454 First Ave SE reported Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlise Miller
14Th St. SE
Kevin Slaymaker
St. SW
Aaron Tuttle
Center Point
Cottage Grove Ave
Ardan’s
First Ave
New trial denied for Dinges in sexual abuse case
Henry Lane Dinges, 28, of Cedar Rapids, receives up to 25 years for second degree sexual abuse after Linn County District Judge Harold Swailes denies a new trial bid. The sentence cannot include probation due to the forcible felony ruling. Dinges plans an appeal and was appointed an attorney for the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lane Dinges
Harold Swailes
Linn District Court
Dinges
Cedar Rapids
Mount Vernon
Swailes
Elsea Re-elected Cedar Rapids Public Library Trustees Head
Jerry Elsea was re-elected president of the Cedar Rapids Public Library board of trustees. Mrs. Curran Rosser was re-elected vice president. Nancy McHugh heads the architect selection committee aiming to finish interviews by August. The board seeks an architect for space decisions amid a two year study of remodel or new construction. Victoria Dunn to lead Iowa Drug Abuse Information Center based in the library. The center serves the state under an Iowa grant. Dockers in London ended a port strike 30 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Elsea
Devonshire Dr
Cedar Rapids Public
Iowa
Board of Trustees
Victoria Dunn
State of
Nebraska Commission On Drugs
Nebraska
Drug Abuse Information Center
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Iowa Department of Substance Abuse
Hurley Hall Named To Study Funding For Conservation Unit
State Rep. Hurley Hall of Marion is among 10 lawmakers chosen for a special legislative committee from five senators and five representatives. The panel will study funding proposals by the Conservation Commission to raise hunting and fishing fees and consider alternative funding methods. Recommendations go to the General Assembly in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley Hall
D-Marion
State Conservation Commission
Hall
The
Conservation Commission
Full General Assembly
American officer survives 330 foot Matterhorn tumble
Capt. Stephen Rombouts, an American Army officer, plunged 330 feet while attempting the Matterhorn east face in beach shoes. He landed on a glacier and escaped injury, with rescue officials calling him incredibly lucky to be alive. The climb is considered too dangerous for many climbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zermatt
Switzerland
Stephen Rombouts
Rombouts
Carlo Gobba
Air Zermatt Rescue Service
Gobba
East Face
Belief in ourselves cited as answer to problems by Sen Baker
Senator Howard Baker of Tennessee told the Association of Trial Lawyers of Iowa that renewed faith in the nation and in political and free enterprise systems can end leadership and energy problems. He urged deregulation and decontrol, windfall profits tax, and reinvestment to boost production. He criticized Salt II and urged strength to deter war and maintain balance of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sen
Howard Baker
Tennessee
Baker
Association of Trial Lawyers of
Iowa
Stouffer’s
Five Seasons Hotel
Supreme Court of the United States
Federal Power Commission
Senate
Robert Ray
Milliken
Michigan
Thompson
Illinois
California
Ronald Reagan
Baker says Carter would not do it his way
Sen. Howard Baker of Tennessee cautioned in Cedar Rapids that Carter’s Cabinet shakeup creates instability and could hurt the presidency. He said if he were president he would have acted differently and questioned whether the shakeup signals real leadership or mere showmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Carter
Sen
Howard Baker
Baker
Tennessee
Senate
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Carter
Trial Lawyers Association of Iowa
Stouffers Five Seasons Hotel
Adams quits Cabinet amid purge claims and White House row
At a farewell news conference, James Adams asserted direct Cabinet access to President Carter and said he quit rather than be fired. He criticized White House pressure to dismiss deputies and noted he would not stay on pending a successor’s confirmation. Navy Secretary Claytor to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Adams
White House
Alan Butchman
Terrence Bracy
Carter
Navy
Graham Claytor
Jack Watson
Georgia Circle
The Cedar Rapids Gazette Information Page
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates by carrier 1.20 per week. By mail Afternoon Fastions and Sunday 7 issues 5.17 weeks 56.00 52 weeks. Other States and U S territories 80.00 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions accepted in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches for republication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Company
Third Ave
Iowa
Edar Rapids
U.S. Territories
Associated Press
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harland R. Hickey
Phoenix
Ariz
Linn County
Rosa Anderson
Alburnett
Hickey
Iowa Electric Light & Power Co
Eagles Club
Carole Hilmer
Deloris Middlebrooke
Reno
Nev
Milton
Ralph
Toddville
Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories
Ridgeway Cemetery
North Liberty
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Lindale Mall
Town and Country
Davenport
Bettendorf
Marshalltown
Ames
Keokuk
Marathon U.S. Holdings
Toronto
Ontario
A Mara
C.R. Weather
St. Luke's
Elsea
C.R. Library
London
Abby
Marion
U.S
Matterhorn
Stevens
Richard Nixon
Robert Byrd
Alan Cranston
Powell
Califano
HEW
Pierson
Flowershop & Greenhouses. Inc
Ellis Blvd
W.W
John B. Turner & Son
Turner’s
Second Ave
Turner's West
John E
LAPES
Florist
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