Deaths of Dowald Lewis and others across the region
Obituary notices report Dowald W. Lewis 53 of 2211 Ninth Ave SW died at Mercy Hospital after a long illness. He was born Jan 22 1929 in Cedar Rapids and served in Korea. Also listed are LaRue Morrison 80 died at Hallmark Nursing Home Mount Vernon. infant Jason Larew. and multiple funeral details for Thompson, Nelson, Swanberg, Belle Plaine and others with services scheduled in Cedar Rapids, Lisbon, Iowa City and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowald W. Lewis
Ninth Ave
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
FMC
LaVonne Carlson
American Legion
Hanford Post
Amvets Post
UAW
Cedar Rapids Aerie
Fratern
Darrel
Ronald R
Solon
William
Fredericksburg
Kuba Funeral Home
Dennis Tevis
Cedar Memorial Park
American Legion Hanford Post
LaRue Morrison
Hallmark Nursing Home
Mount Vernon
Unionville
Kenwood
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
National Retired Teachers Association
University of Northern Iowa Alumni Association
Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home
Centerville
Bill Ballard
Jason Allen Larew
Ernest and
Barbara Larew
Bever Ave
University of Iowa Hospitals
Iowa City
George L. Gay Funeral Home
Nelson
Ruben E
Cedar Memorial Chapel
Dean Hoferer
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
June V. Hines
Edgewood
Swanberg
Karl E
First Presbyterian Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Rochester Ave
Hinckley breaks down as Foster relationship cited as pathetic
The Hinckley trial closes for the day after he weeps while defense attorney quotes a 1980 tape in which he professes love for Jodie Foster. Prosecutor calls Hinckley a calculating killer, while defense argues multiple psychiatric factors and delusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinckley
New York Times
Washington
John Hinckley
Jodie Foster
Federal District
Barrington Parker
Vincent Fuller
Adelman
Jodie
Funnel clouds and a tornado sighted in central Iowa
Reports to the National Weather Service described several funnel clouds in central Iowa with one tornado near Angus north of Perry. No damage was reported though fields flooded and roads closed in places. rainfall totals and statewide damage estimates were still under study by Iowa disaster services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mom
Lowa
National Weather Service
Sheriff's Deputies
Audubon
Perry
Angus
Marshalltown
Story County
Adel
Harold Farley Jr
Farley
Accompan
Bouten
Iowa
Tama
Iowa Disaster Services
Seven District Plan Approved For Fayette County School Merge
West Central and Fayette boards jointly approved a seven district voting map for a proposed merged district in Fayette County. About 25 residents attended, largely to object to the decision process and representation concerns for Smithfield Township. If the boundaries gain signatures and voters approve, the new district will elect seven board members from the seven districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Central
Fayette
Fayette County
West Central Board
Smithfield Township
Senators press tougher penalties for pharmacy robberies
U S Senators Grassley and Jepsen urged rapid passage of bills to make the robbery of federally controlled drugs from pharmacies a federal crime. Grassley seeks five year minimum terms or fines up to five thousand dollars, doubling with weapon use or death, and tripling for repeat offenders. Jepsen’s measure, backed by NACDS, carries broad support and petitions with over 160000 signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Charles Grassley
Roger Jepsen
Iowa
Senate
Grassley
National Association of Retail Druggists and Other Druggists
Tee
Stanley Siegelman
United States
Siegelman
Judiciary Committee
Strom Thurmond
Jepsen
National Association of Chain Drug Stores
NACDS
Two year old drives car into house injures none
Nicholas Brynsaas, 2, of rural Decorah, managed to move a stopped 1978 Buick from a private driveway, rolling into a house owned by Dennis Barth. Damage totaled about $1,600 with $100 to the house. no injuries or charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Nicholas Brynsaas
Randall
Kristi Brynsaas
Dennis Barth
Nicholas
Conlin Names Fitzpatrick To Lead Iowa Gubernatorial Campaign
Roxanne Conlin selected John Fitzpatrick, longtime aide to Rep. Tom Harkin since 1975, to manage her governor bid. The Des Moines candidate replaces Tom Chapman and will start July 1 after Jerry Fitzgerald declined. Fitzpatrick previously taught at Iowa State University and ran Harkin campaigns in 1972 and 1974.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Roxanne Conlin
John Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Iowa
Tom Harkin
Jerry Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Fort Dodge
Ed Campbell
Conlin
Tom Chapman
Iowa State University
Harkin
Indianola
Tip of Day Warns About Heat in Parked Cars
Dr Marvin E. Johnson of Des Moines warns that parked cars in sun can reach 120 degrees even when outside temps are 70s. Closed cars trap heat, causing hyperventilation dehydration and heat stroke in dogs and cats especially short snouted breeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin E. Johnson
Des Moines
American Animal Hospital Association
Vital Statistics Births and Adoptions Reported in Cedar Rapids Area
A list of births on June 16 and 17 includes Catherine Shea at 1201 28th St SE a son Colleen Monahan at 150 Lenora Dr NW a son and other area families. Corinne Hanson adopted a 10 month old girl from Seoul Korea on June 10. Several couples and individuals from Cedar Rapids Center Point Tempe Ariz Gretna La Garrison and Victor are noted with names and locations. Medical emergencies and alarms are logged for June 9 10 and 11 including 1301 Fourth St NW and 204 12th St SE and Third Street and 16th Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen Monahan
Lenora Drive
Jodie Curtis
16Th Ave
Vickie Lynn
Ian Cullis
Memorial Drive
Jane
James Meisheid
Walker
Kristin
Bill Randles
Grande Ave
Fourth St
12Th St
Third Street
16Th Avenue SE
Second Ave
Correction notice for Foundations Inc. board president
The Gazette corrects a Thursday story about Richard Badwell now listed as president of Foundations Inc. board of directors. His address at 2040 Markett Blvd SE was incorrect in the prior information. The Gazette will respond to complaints about accuracy and publish corrections or clarifications as needed. Phone 398 8313.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Badwell
Foundations Inc. Board of Directors
Markett Blvd
The
Gazette
Cedar Rapids Gazette Publishing Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette founded 1883 is published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail for Morning Editions and Sunday issues with a paid circulation reach including other states. The Associated Press retains exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette Company
Third Ave. SE
Iowa
U.S
Associated Press
AP News
Paul Revere The Patriot Silversmith and Messenger
Paul Revere acted as a versatile colonial craftsman and messenger for the Committee of Safety. He produced gunpowder and cannon for the army, printed continental money, and created the first official seals for Massachusetts and the colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Revere
William Dawes
Revere
Committee of Safety
Continental Money
Colonies
Massachusetts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Belle Plaine
William O. Ross
Russell's
John P. Schintler
George L. Gay
Oakland Cemetery
North English
Gladys W. Scandridge
North English United Methodist Church
North English Cemetery
Powell's
Wellman
Leanna D. Butterbaugh
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Washington County Developmental Center
Williamsburg
Gesine Schmidt
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Roger Adelman
Reagan
Jim Brady
Fremont
Halrlan
West Fier
Smiynfield
Fis
West Central - Fayette
Senate Judiciary Committee
Catherine and
Kevin Shea
28Th St. SE
St. Luke’s
Corinne and
Paul Hanson
Oakland Road
Seoul
Korea
Nancy J. Wilson
Darrell W. Busch
Patricia A. Hill
Timothy A. Sebrecht
Jean Addison
Harold L. Harding
June M. Putnam
Calvin W. McFatridge
Tami J. Ferring
Terri M. Abraham
Julie A. Ehlers
David J. Schoettmer
Lori A. Goettsch
Scott D. Ewert
Mary L. Daugherty
David A. Cress
Center Point
Mary E
Ryan
Rick E. Baker
Tempe
Ariz
Johnette M. Gryp
Victor
Brendan C. Michalek
Gretna
Barbara A. Ender
Richard R. Wright III
Garrison
Donald Mohr, Jr
John E. Lapes
Third Avenue S.E
Turners East
Sofin B. Turner
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