Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1979

Page

2

Deaths of Kattchee, Bizek, Hayes in Iowa area obits

Obituary notices detail the deaths of Victor Eugene Kattchee 73 of 4517 Fair Lane Drive NE and James Bizek 73 of Ely area with service dates and burial in local churches. Also listed are Otis E Hayes 74 Center Point and multiple memorials and visiation details for Decorah and Oelwein area residents with familial survivors and service arrangements.

James Bizek Ely Mercy Hospital Oxford Junction Celia Klouda Cedar Rapids American Federation of Grain Millers Penick & Ford Ltd Eugene Maudsley Lauretta Emerson James Trout Dale Ore Allen Leeper Houston Texas Mary Wells St. Ludmilas Church Robert Cizek St. John’s Cemetery Brush Chapel Otis E. Hayes Center Point Alpina Ark Florence Lester Cassville Don Robins Carrol Urbana Bob Buchanan Sioux City Frank Williamson Funeral Home Murdoch Funeral Home

Hostage drama ends after Boston man surrenders

Police describe Sundstrom firing at officers from a barricaded second floor where he held his wife mother and four children hostage. He surrendered after demand for outside police presence was met. Officers recovered three handguns five rifles and a sawed off shotgun. The man suffered from a persecution complex according to his family doctor. Neighbors recalled a quiet withdrawn man with an interest in guns.

Sundstrom Boston Joseph Jordan James Cox Russ Arnott

Carter presses for public input on energy plan and taxes

In a televised address President Carter urged the public to speak to Congress about proposed tax changes that could trim oil tax revenues by 55 billion dollars over a decade and fund a 142 billion dollar energy program. Senators Dole and Roth dismissed pressure as political, while industry groups oppose extra taxes. Carter urged stability amid recession fears and warned inflation remains the top risk.

Center Point considers 67.5 cent tax levy for 1980 81

Center Point school board approved placing a 67.5 cent levy before voters at the Sept 11 election. The levy would fund maintenance repairs and operations for 1980 81, with about $22 000 yearly from current value and a 10 year collection. Nomination papers due Aug 2. President NeagiE term ends. Schaefers reappointed secretary Brookman treasurer.

Center Point Bob Neagie Marge Schaefers Harry Brookman

Weather Report and River Levels for the Day

Wind direction calm at 11 a.m and sun will rise Friday at 5 55 and set at 8 31. Ext forecast calls for variable cloudiness with showers Saturday to Monday highs in the 80s lows in the 60s. Mississippi River stages show several gauges with rises and falls, including Dubuque 9 1 and Clinton 8 4.

Mississippi River LaCrosse Lansing Dam McGregor Guttenberg Dubuque Davenport Keithsburg Keokuk Fall Clinton Cedar C.R

City Briefs and Local Notices Highlight Promotions and Nominations

Andrea Streets moves to Roosevelt Royale Styling Salon as manager welcoming customers. Kirkwood Community College board nominations list incumbents and new papers. former director bids for district No. 8. Garage sale at 3650 High Ridge Drive SE. Giant rummage sale at Carma Lou's House of Music with bargains. Vietnamese Snowflake Plants new at Pierson's Florists. Nova Scotia tour offered by Travel & Transport. Local ads include discounts on shades, Danish rolls, and earrings.

Andrea Streets Andy Roosevelt Royale Kirkwood Kirkwood Community College Board of Directors Sharon Kromminga Monticello Wayne Newton Luzerne John Gerber 19Th St. NW Kirkwood Board Alice Davis Carma Lou's House of Music Center Point Road

Woodfield's Disco accused of racial bias in Iowa City

A three member subcommittee of the Iowa City Civil Rights Commission found that the June 23 carding at Woodfield's Disco showed racial discrimination. The panel's findings will go to the full commission and then to the City Council which may revoke the liquor license.

Iowa City Iowa City Civil Rights Commission Woodfield Harry Ambrose Iowa City Council Ambrose City Civil Rights Commission

Banowetz refuses plea in raw milk case in Iowa

Dairyman Delbert Banowetz and his wife Mary face three charges over selling unpasteurized milk to consumers. Banowetz declines to enter a plea claiming lack of jurisdiction and asks for a hearing on dismissal while urging action against any illness from the milk.

Maquoketa Delbert Banowetz Banowetz Jackson County Ronald Besch Mary Besch

Births in Mercy and Marion noting multiple families

Vital Statistics lists births on July 25 and 26 to several couples in Mercy and Marion, with addresses for the parents and names of the newborns. An Indianapolis birth to Steven Klekar is dated July 26, with grandparents named. The piece closes with a police beat of unrelated incident timestamps at local locations.

Indianapolis Ind Steven Klekar Edward B. Klekar 27Th St Marion

Miss Lillian Carter Hospitalized in Georgia

Mrs. Lillian Carter, President Carter's mother, was admitted to a hospital in Americus, Ga after severe left arm pain. Dr. John Robinson said bursitis is the likely cause, ruling out heart problems. She should be in the hospital for a few days.

Americus, Ga Carter Lillian John Robinson Robinson

Four arrested for drunk driving in Linn County

Four persons faced DUI charges after arrests Wednesday night into today in Linn County. Kane D. Collins, 24, Solon, was cited for speeding as well after being arrested at 11 15 p m on Third Avenue SE. Richard L. Klein Jr., 23, was taken into custody near Collins Road and Center Point Road NE at 1 35 a m. Clarence E. Tenley, 18, Olin, stopped on Seventh Avenue near Third Street in Marion, also charged with disobeying a stoplight. Dernell E. Scholl, 33, 1530 First St NW, arrested on Sixth Street SW near Wilson Avenue at 2 35 a m, also charged with speeding.

Linn County Kane D. Collins Solon Third Avenue Richard L. Klein Jr Oakland Drive Collins Road Center Point Road Clarence E. Tenley Olin Seventh Avenue Third Street Marion Dernell E. Scholl First St Sixth Street Wilson Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Victor Eugene Kattchee Fairlane Drive Wilna Lithuania Tatiana Lydia Sanftleben Berlin Germany Kattchee Iowa Manufacturing Co Pease Lutheran Church Anderson Cemetery Swisher Kirkwood Community College Washburn Rita M Toddville Free Methodist Church Donald Brail Dunkard Cemetery Klein Edith Hillside Wesleyan Church Richard Ernst Cedar Memorial Cemetery Russell Ethel Church of the Nazarene Hubert Rogers Baxter Memorial Chapel Iowa Waukon Helen Hansmeier Salem United Church of Christ Martin’s. Victor Mary Dietrich McAninch-Fremming First Lutheran Church Steine’s. Decorah Edward J. Shima Steine’s John Doyle Connolly Larry Boliva Congress of the United States United States Senate Senate Finance Committee Sen Bob Dole Kansas William Roth Delaware Roth The American Petroleum Institute Industry Association House Congress Weather Report C.R. Weather Weather Service New Orleans Anchorage Atlanta Miami Bismarck Mets O. Nashville Chicago Orleans Denver New York Duluth Phoenix Honolulu Seattle Washington Coralville Lake Renee Milwaukee Rereeeer Rrr Erriryy Mpls St. Paul Seeneerenrens Delmar Klinger Paint Company 5Th Avenue Danish Maid Bakery Oakland Road 32Nd Street Skandia Decorative Accessories Lindale Adv United High Ridge Drive Leonardo’s Mount Vernon Siebke Hoyt Jewelers Murray's Grocery Pierson’s Florists Paperback Exchange Edgewood Nova Scotia Travel & Transport George Bernard Shaw Gazette Abby Bombeck U.S. A Michael LaFrance C Ave Donald James Marengo Ronald Cory Brooklyn Gary Carter 21St Ave St. Luke's Edward Miller S. 15Th St Warren Grout 35Th St Dennis Gilds 27Th Ave Blairs Ferry Road 25Th St 12Th Ave Second St Bever Avenue East Post Road Geneva Cyprus John E. Lapes S.E Cedar Park
Search Courier

Search the Cedar Rapids Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication