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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1969
Page
5
Daily weather report for Saturday with highs near 85 and 70, rainfall total for July 7.9 inches, normal 3.58 inches, barometer falling to 29.75 and humidity 77 percent at 6 p.m. Gazette notices list numerous funeral services and births across Iowa towns with names, ages, addresses, and service times.
The father of Linda Boothe 17 sues Per Mar Security and Research Corp in Polk County District Court for 512000 alleging reckless hiring and failure to reclaim a .38 revolver. Niccum, convicted of the brutal beating death at a Des Moines dry cleaning shop, is serving life without parole at Fort Madison. The gun return dates followed Niccum quitting on November 15 and the slaying on November 20.
Lester Coons aged 67 of Council Bluffs died Saturday when his car collided with an empty gravel truck at an intersection northeast of the city authorities said.
The passage debates raising the percentage or the dollar ceiling for adjusted gross income tax relief. A 15 percent rate with a $1,500 ceiling would aid those earning up to $15,000, yet mostly help lower income brackets. Raising only the ceiling to $1,500 would target those earning $10,000 to $15,000.
Edgartown volunteer fire department search head Farrar describes a partially formed air bubble in the submerged Kennedy vehicle. He recovered the body about eight and a half hours after the crash, noting the victim appeared to brace for the last air. He estimated a 45 minute dive time to reach the scene.
Julia M. Werning widow of August Werning died Saturday after a long illness. Born November 17, 1881 in Norway Iowa she lived in Cedar Rapids 34 years. Survived by sons Robert and Lowell daughter Nadine two grandchildren and three sisters. Memorials requested to charity. Services and burial details listed.
Pearl C. Alexander 1114 Twenty eighth Street SE died Saturday after a sudden illness. A Cedar Rapids Gazette proofreader and longtime schoolteacher, she was born November 19 1892 in Atalissa and married Ronald L. Alexander August 7 1929 in Iowa City. She was active in St Pauls Methodist White Shrine Kings Daughters Malta chapter Eastern Star and a Coe College graduate. Survived by husband a daughter Mary Ann Holec and three siblings. Memorial services 3 p.m. Monday Turner Chapel East, burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call until 2 30 p.m. Monday.
A storm dumped heavy rain and high winds across eastern Iowa causing widespread flooding in basements and streets. Cedar Rapids reported 69 mph winds and power outages in Marion and Swisher, with fires from lightning and barricades around damaged houses as crews battled damage from a July deluge.
John Wesley Ballard dies after brief illness at age 70. A Cedar Rapids resident for 54 years born March 6, 1886 in Sardinia Indiana he was a plaster and stucco contractor for 40 years before retiring in 1954. He married Harriett Ulrich on September 2, 1915 in Monona and is survived by his wife two nieces and one grand nephew.
The Gazette notes Camp Good Health run by the Children's Home relies on readers' donations, listing memorial gifts from multiple donors. It reports a total contributions figure of 7,689.28 and a 1969 budget for the camp of 16,500.00 with 8,810.72 still to be raised, plus a Cedar Rapids obituary for Babe Greene detailing his life and survivals.
Emma Schlueter widow of Harry H. Schlueter of 1237 Fourth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died Saturday morning after a short illness. Born Emma Sponar November 10 1876 in Ely she was a Cedar Rapids resident 22 years. Surviving are daughter Mrs Ben Houser two sons Leo and Walter a grandchild two great grandchildren and sister Agnes Chehak all of Cedar Rapids. Services Brush Chapel 2 p m Tuesday by Rev A T Washington burial Czech National Cemetery friends may call at the chapel Monday.
Memorial services are scheduled for John V. Sheridan at St Patrick's Catholic Church Monday at noon with Rev. Paul J. Maguire and burial at St Joseph's Cemetery Parnell. Teahen chapel is in charge. Members of Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Bowen Assembly are asked to meet at the church 11 45 a.m. Monday. Hilton Harold L. will be honored Monday at 10 a.m. at St Ludmila's Church with Rev. J L Blockinger and burial at Mt Calvary. Military rite at the grave by American Legion Hanford Post No. 5. Teahen chapel is in charge.
Dr. Clifford Frondel of Harvard describes rocks as wide and 1 to 2 inches thick with pebbles and fine fragments. Dr. Persa Bell from the space agency notes initial scientists find remarkable descriptions but dust on surfaces limits view. They saw reflective crystal surfaces and expect a long investigation ahead.
Rep. John Culver announces a federal grant of 56,158 dollars to Dubuque for the construction of an emergency operations center at the city's new fire department headquarters.
Jerry Lewis irresistible to women in color film The Nutty Professor airs tonight at 8:00 on KCRG TV 9.
Michael Rex Pena, 24, of 810 Eighth Avenue SW, was arrested by Cedar Rapids police on a misdemeanor assault and battery charge. He was held on bond. A warrant issued by Bertram Township Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers was signed by Pena's ex-wife. Pena had been released from Linn County jail on a prior charge of assault with intent to commit a felony after posting 10 percent of a $5,000 bond. He was ordered to stay away from his ex-wife. The felony charge followed an alleged July 2 break‑in at his former wife’s home where he threatened to kill their ten‑month‑old son.
Five people were injured in a two car crash at First Avenue West and Edgewood Road. Sisters Sister Maria Pijifers and Sister Hineman were among the injured. Katheryn Amling of Marion also sustained minor injuries. Sister Hineman faced a charge of failing to stop for a stop sign. All treated at Mercy Hospital and released.
Estelle Simitz, 63, of 613 Twenty-ninth street SE, was admitted to Mercy hospital Saturday evening with a forehead laceration from a two car crash on Day street NW. She was listed in good condition.
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