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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1971
Page
3
The stock market edged higher in quiet trading as investors held back amid lagging economic recovery signals and fears of higher interest rates and tighter monetary policy. Dow Jones rose about six points, while volumes showed a slow pace on the New York Stock Exchange and utilities led decliners in overall activity.
Dr William Anderson of Sioux City withdraws from consideration for state superintendent of public instruction citing a multi million dollar expansion plan in Sioux City as the reason. Ames board president Dr James Waller notes concerns among Sioux City officials about his withdrawal.
Cedar Rap ids market prices for cattle and butchers vary by weight. Prices Friday ranged from 37.80 to 18.00 for bulk country and plant delivery, with packing cattle 300 lbs and down 15.00 to 15.50. Heavier butchers above 230 lbs priced 25 cents less per 10 lb increments up to 280, and 50 cents less per additional 10 lbs over 250. Four year olds through eighth graders may attend with a sack lunch. drink provided. Sale details note delivery and terms.
The East Central Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Banking elected new officers at its recent convention at the Montrose hotel. The slate includes Thomas W. Pickering as president, Donald Melichar as first vice president, Mrs. Harold Olt as second vice president, James Taemig as treasurer, and Jean Laubach as secretary, with addresses listed.
Clara K Jerome 83 longtime Central City resident died Friday in a Cedar H Ranide hospital Born August 21 1887 near Bertram she married Benjamin M Jerome June 10 1920 in Malion She was a member of the United Church of Christ and the American Legion Ancillary Surviving are her husband nephews and cousins Services set for Monday at 2 pm at the United Church of Christ Central City Friends may call Murdoch Chapel after 1 pm Sunday Memorial gifts to the United Church of Christ memorial fund are requested
Rose M McDonald a Cedar Rapids resident for four years died Friday afternoon at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids Born December 24 1909 in Stane Tity she was married to Dor France M McDonald Sept 23 1841 The couple farmed near Ryan until his death in 1962 Surviving are three sons Miles of Delhi Dunns of Cedar Rapids and Leo with the army at Ft Riley Kan four daughters. The Pharitam of the Opera stalks his unsuspecting victim on TV movie night.
A Madison Wis man was granted probation after pleading innocent to a May 30 break in at a McGregor service station. He must behave well for one year with enforcement by Judge Satin Oberhau. A wake service is set for Sunday and Rosary will be recited Saturdays at 8 pm at Shelly Funeral Home Man Court officials said charges would be dropped if he maintains good behavior.
First Baptist church invites children to attend Vacation Bible School beginning Monday with daily sessions from 9 30 a m to 1 15 p m Mrs Ray Wheeler and Mrs Arnold Espe in charge of the program at Wharton local facility.
Thomas L. Grace, Ozark Air Lines president and CEO, will retire in September on his doctor's advice. The Ozark board named an executive committee to propose candidates for his successor. Grace noted 1971 first four months net income reached 129000, with May outlook near 650000 for five months. Arthur Heyne was named vice president and secretary emeritus. Lester Cox became secretary.
Central City reports two Linn County men injured in a two car crash on a county blacktop road ten miles west of the city at about 10 15 am Friday. Harry Powell Jr 28 of Teoy Milly and David Meggers 21 of Walker were hospitalized in Cedar Rapids in fair condition at St Luke's hospital Saturday morning Authorities said Powell pulled from a gravel road onto the blacktop into Meggers path. Both drivers were alone in their vehicles.
The list details Marion church schedules with pastors and service times. Includes Bethel Baptist, First Baptist, Grace Baptist, St Josephs Catholic, Christian, Robins Church, Lutheran venues, First United Methodist, Prairie Chapel United Methodist, First Presbyterian, Reformed Presbyterian, Seventh Day Church, and United Seventh Day Brethren with service times and addresses.
Perry elementary teacher Trena Cuthberton, 47, was killed in a three vehicle crash near Perry. The collision involved a car driven by 68 year old Edward Teiff of Carroll and a truck driven by 25 year old Raymond Hensley of Mt. Ayr. The Hensley truck, a state conservation commission vehicle, was hauling a 10,000 bulkhead fish tank to a Des Moines fishing contest when the accident occurred about five miles east of Perry on Iowa 141.
Vernon Reeves 48 of Grinnell was hospitalized in fair condition after a reconstruction accident at the Gulf States plant site. Police said Reeves was pinned by a conveyor cross bar while work crew laid paving for a road at about 8:30 a.m. He suffered spinal injuries and several bruises.
DES MOINES AP The Townhouse Friday approved about 21 million dollars for the state department of public safety for the coming biennium. The measure requires the conspiracy unit of the state Bureau of Investigation to publish its rules before receiving funds. Rep LaVerne Schrader urged urgent rule setting to protect reputations from unqualified data becoming public.
A two car crash five miles east of Cadar Rapids on Highway 3 at 6 10 a m left Newhall men injured both from Iyium undergoing intensive care at St Luke s hospital James Rammelsberg 49 in fairly good condition despite skull and chest injuries William Veenestra 42 in fair condition with shoulder pelvis and skull injuries Authorities said Rammelsberg s car crossed the center line and collided with Veenestra s eastbound vehicle Both drivers were alone in their cars
A chaotic collage of ads lists painting, concrete work, sod delivery, retaining walls, and roofing. It also advertises cleaning rugs walls upholstery, hauling, yard work, babysitting, tutoring, ironing, and temporary job leads from various employers. Contact numbers accompany many offerings, reflecting a bustling community marketplace.
MOSCOW AP reports the tires men aboard the orbiting Soviet space laboratory entered their sixth day in space on Saturday. The crew reported feeling well but pressed into round the clock duty to support a crowded flight program.
Multiple probate items show wills and appoint of executors for estates in Linn County Iowa. Notices name administrators and creditors, with dates for filing claims and times for final settlement, including estates of Carl E. Cook and Clarence W Smyth, among others.
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