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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1968

Page

3

Glue sniffing linked to teen danger in Marion

Police warn youths after a 65 year old Mrs Lennie Lund died and four Cedar Street boys aged 16 to 18 were questioned then released. Chief Leighton Ford warns glue sniffing can cause permanent organ damage and vision loss amid rising incidents in Marion.

Lennie E. Lund William R. Gravatt Marion Cedar Thirty-first Street Thurs- Rapids Cedar Leighton Ford Ford

Marion Municipal Band to Perform Friday in City Park

The Marion municipal band directed by Paul Wright presents a summer concert Friday at 8 p.m. in the city park. The program includes marches by Fillmore Williams and Karl King, tangos and classical selections, a trombone trio, and two numbers from the stage band. Funds come from a grant to the recording industries music performance trust fund with Local 137 AFM Cedar Rapids.

Marion Paul Wright Fillmore ASBDA Williams Trombone King Karl King la Fonda Yoder

Schwengel declines debate bid for congressional race

Rep. Fred Schwengel of Iowa has refused a series of debates with challenger John Schmidhauser, citing uncertain congressional adjournment. He left open the possibility of in-person meetings before civic groups and noted past willingness to appear with opponents. Schmidhauser defeated Schwengel in 1964. Schwengel won the seat back in 1966.

Washington UPI Fred Schwengel Iowa John Schmidhauser Iowa City Schwengel Schmidhauser

Mrs Lund Dies at Cedar Rapids Area. Service Planned in Missouri

Mrs. Lund born February 5 1903 in Missouri lived in Cedar Rapids and Marion area for six years. She worked at the Children’s Home in Cedar Rapids and was a Church of Christ member. Survived by daughter Mrs William R Gravatt two brothers Harley Anderson Cecil Anderson three sisters Mrs Clarence Cook Mrs Marshall Moorman Mrs Sam Kiigbaum and two grandsons. Services will be held in Maysville Missouri with time to be announced. Friends may call Murdoch funeral home 6 to 9 tonight.

Shelby Mont Sam Kiigbaum Stockton Calif Maysville Murdoch

Marion Police and Justice Court Cases This Week

Police court cases heard by Judge Miles Adams include speeding arrests for James A Suchan Richard C Carsner Jr Thomas G Jones Willard E Frazer and others with fines from 10 to 50 dollars. Indecent exposure and no license defendants faced bonds. some cases were dismissed or moved to other courts. Justice of the peace court cases include multiple speeding fines no driver’s license and other traffic violations with bonds and venue changes noted.

Miles Adams James A. Suchan Thirty-fifth Street Richard C. Carsner, Jr Ninth Avenue Thomas G. Jones Moore’s Trailer Court Matthew D. O’rourke McGowan Boulevard Willard E. Frazer Twentyfirst Avenue Cedar Rapids Alexander F. Kloberdanz Manchester Lloyd A. Harris Twelfth Street John R. Clary, Jr Springville Roger A. Nowadzky Sue Lane Gail E. Moyle Twentieth Street Ralph F. Slaymaker South Fifteenth Street Marvin L. Cory Eighth Avenue Justice of the Peace Court Jesse L. McCormack Orville C. Jackson Francis W. Wessek Earlville Richard B. Lohse North Town Court Richard Ross Eighth Street Cedar Rapids Municipal Court Paul I. Carver Fifth Avenue SE Elmer L. Landis Danny L. Patterson Fairfax

Richard Whitehead of Edgewood Dies at 100

EDGEWOOD Richard Doc Whitehead died Wednesday at age 100. Born June 5, 1968 in Macon Missouri he married Mary Noble of Edgewood March 5 1895. They lived in Missouri a year then traveled to Edgewood by covered wagon. He and Mary shared 70 years of marriage. Survivors include two daughters Alta Hamlett and Mrs Clifford Ash. Also 15 grandchildren 45 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Services are Saturday at 1 30 p.m. at Appleton funeral home with calling after 2 p.m. Friday.

Edgewood Richard Doc”’ Whitehead Macon Mary Noble Missouri Alta Hamlett Clifford Ash Appleton Funeral Home

The 10 O'Clock News Goes World Wide

The 10 O'Clock News airs each weeknight in color on KCRG TV Channel 9, expanding its reach to a global audience through nationwide color broadcasts.

Kcrg-Tv Channel 9

Greek Cabinet Gets Shakeup in Athens

Greek strongman George Papadopoulos dismissed and quickly reappointed most ministers in a cabinet reshuffle. Patlis gained added title of second deputy premier while changes touched justice, communications, social welfare, merchant marine and labor ministries.

Athens Greece George Papadopoulos Dimitrios Paulis Justice Communications Patlis Constantine Stylianos Patakos Nicholas Makarezos Papadopoulos

Rural Springville Motorist Arrested

Ronald L. Sherrill, 22, of rural Springville, was arrested in Cedar Rapids shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday and charged with speeding and resisting arrest. Police said they had to employ force to place Sherrill in a squad car after he was stopped.

Third Avenue Bridge Sherrill Felix V. Ramirez Sixth Street Iowa Ronald L. Sherrill Springville Cedar Rapids

Farmer Found Dead Beside Upset Tractor Near Tama County Farm

The body of Frank Balvin, 55, was found about 8:50 a.m. Thursday beside his overturned tractor on his farm west of here. Died of multiple injuries, the accident likely occurred days earlier. Bernard Valenta found the body. Balvin lived alone. Deputy Sheriff Harry McMurray investigated. Funeral held at Mason funeral home, Tama.

Wining Frank Balvin R. W. Linthacum Dysart Tama County Balvin Bernard Valenta Elberon Harry McMurray Mason Funeral Home Tama

Tama School Bus Found in River

An Indian boy on Thursday morning found a South Tama school bus in the Iowa River dam on the Mesquakie settlement. Authorities said the bus had been driven into the water with the motor partly submerged and school officials reported they did not know a bus was missing.

Tama Iowa River Mesquakie

Venezuelan Jet Hijacked to Cuba With 72 Aboard

A Venezuelan DC-9 on a Miami to Caracas milk run was hijacked over the Caribbean and forced to land in Santiago Cuba with 72 aboard. Four armed hijackers took control. 67 passengers and 5 crew were aboard. Cuba considered returning the plane after charging fees.

Cuba Caracas UPI Miami Caribbean Santiago Viasa San Juan Santo Domingo Caracao Santo Domingo-Caracao Castro

Rusk Leaves Hospital After Medical Tests

Secretary of State Dean Rusk exited Walter Reed hospital Wednesday night following a series of medical tests and said to resume normal duties. the State Department reported.

Washington UPI Dean Rusk Walter Reed Hospital State Department

Completion Near for Hiawatha Sewer Plans

Hiawatha mayor says a 70000 dollar trunk sewer project from Tucker park to the Simmons Kainz additions and Robbins road is nearly complete. The plan includes funding from general obligation bonds and property owner assessments with bids expected late July.

Hiawatha George Bowler Tucker Park Bowler Simmons-Kainz Northwood Drive Robbins Road B Avenue

295 Personal Crisis Reports in Iowa

DES MOINES UP I reported 295 Iowans took their own lives last year per state crime commission. 233 men and 62 women died by self harm. The 55 59 age group had 48 deaths, 16 percent, with 33 in 45 49 and 60 64 groups. Women lead only in 30 34 with eight women to seven men. Ages range from 10 14 to 90 94.

Des Moines UPI State Crime Commission

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Lennie Lund Ben Franklin Adv Gary Larson Mary Jane Frajman Frank Frajman Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center School of Nursing Chicago Frayman Carl Moore First Avenue Copper Construction Co Valleyview Drive Highview Drive Willard Sperry Tenth Avenue Allison Pratt Brockman Avenue Robert Randall Thirteenth Street Walter Pics Sorg Pharmacy YMCA Marion Branch Galena William D. Meader Mark Meader Third Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital Davis Cleaners Seventh Avenue Mary Julie Petrak Rebecca Grant Christine Kemp Nancy Veatch Amana Horse Barn Debbie Stenerson Janet Allen Phyllis Claypool Laurie Franklin First National Bank Albert's Dry Cleaners Hallmark Boston 11Th Street Cedar Hills Sele Gay Tion Richard Whitehead Durango Tenth Street Shoe Service Roes Ham Jar Bateman IRWIN Jani Munsingwear Bermuda Shorts Haggar McGregor Boy Arrow, and McGregor Osh-Kosh Levi—Permanent Press By Alan Jenks Delta National Airlines Florida Rusk Philco 7Th Avenue U.S New Freedom Treasury Department The Advertising Council
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