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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1969

Page

14

Iowa Cillan Killed in Police Chase and Robbery

In Ankeny a police chase ended when Stephen Arthur Hamlin 29 of New City was killed and suspect Harry Swarts later identified as John Edward Young 31 of First Avenue NW Cedar Rapids was hospitalized after the crash. Two robbers held up taverns and a Pizza Hut, taking cash before escaping in a white car.

Ankeny Polk Luka Center Point Road Earj Hamlin Frank Ruffin Adv Polk County Sheriff's Stephen Arthur Hamlin Yews City Broadlawns Polk County Hospital Harry Swarts Cedar Rapids Jom Edward Young First Avenue NW Hej Jewerry Worst Avenue Nu

Ankeny Larceny Suspects Arrested After High Speed Chase

Police report Ankeny patrolmen pursued a car north on U S 69 after a sighting near the 2100 block area. Larry Scofield 22 and Linda J. Chuster 18 were captured after the chase ended when the vehicle struck a patrol car. They were held on larceny charges with $500 bonds and scheduled for municipal court June 6.

Larry Scofield Linda J.chuster Ankeny

Rites Planned for Mary Hatch 88 in Central City

Mary H. Hatch 88, lifelong Central City resident, died Thursday at a Sedar Rapids hospital. Funeral rites Saturday at First Church of Christ Scientist in Central City follow a lifelong August 15 birth and a June 17 1903 marriage to LK Hale. Hatch belonged to United Church of Christ and a past matron of Lint chapter. The notice references a U.S. Spain renewal of a two year military aid pact worth 50 million dollars.

God First Church of Christ, Scientist Avenue Central City Mary H Hatch Sedar Rapids Ron Town LK. Hale Mediel Washington Cedar Rapids U.S Spain United Church of Christ Eye

Two Men Charged in Coca Cola Bottling and Metal Products Burglary

William W. Bolds of Iowa City and Eugene Williams of Burlington were charged after police halted a burglary at Coca Cola Bottling Co and Midwest Metal Products Co. They fled when a door was pried and were captured after a brief chase. a safe was battered open at Midwest Metal with about $25 taken. Both held on $10,000 bond.

William W. Bolds Iowa City Eugene Williams Burlington Coca-Cola Bottling Co Midwest Metal] Products, Co Coca-Cola Co Midwest Metal

Two More Arrests In Giblin Jewelry Store Break-In

Police report two additional arrests in connection with the break in at Giblin. Officers say the suspects were taken into custody after a pursuit and are being held for questioning.

Giblin

Memorial service set for Hatch family relatives in Cedar Rapids

Surviving are two daughters Dorothy Hatch Cedar Rapids and Mrs T M Nelson Washington two sons Laurence Hatch Neshiro Wis and R G Hatch Central City twelve grandchildren twenty two great grandchildren Funeral services Saturday at 10 20 am at Murdoch chapel friends may call Friday after 6 pm and may donate to United Church of Christ memorial fund

Dorothy Hatch Cedar Rapider T. M. Nelson Washington Laurence Hatch Neshboro Wis R. G. Hatch Central City Murdoch Chanel United Church of Christ Memorial Fund

Stereo Tape Thefts Reported to Police

Three car stereo thefts were reported to police. Richard Swenson of 1503 Second Avenue SE reported a $130 tape player stolen from his car parked at Second Street and Seventh Avenue SE. The incidents occurred Thursday.

Richard Swenson Second Avenue SE Second Street Seventh Avenue SE

Armed man robs Clark service station attendant

A gunman robbed the Clark service station attendant at 3334 First Avenue NE shortly after 3 am Friday. It’s Cedar Rapids’ seventh armed robbery since mid May. The gunman, described by Gary Huddleson, 25, Springville, as about 6 feet 2 inches tall with long dark hair, forced him toward the back room after a phone call.

Clark First Avenue Cedar Rapids Gary B. Huddleson Springville Huddleson Neal Giblin First Avenue NE Jin Huddelson Commission Lima Sobcabinet Nbery

Health official cites dilapidated court building as danger

Linn County attorney seeks psychiatric examination for Mason City suspect after arrest for breaking and entering. The case links a dilapidated courthouse to an attractive nuisance and outlines a planned bank bombing claim connected to the defendant’s release from a mental health facility. Local officials moved veterans aid to the main courthouse office as investigations proceed.

Linn Ian Douglas W. Neal Mason-nuisante Ville Otice Harold Vielor Neal Independence Swa Vons Supreme Court Sullivan Nihlia Exnenice

Demolition Bid Sought For Basement Dwelling

A petitioner requests demolition and removal of a basement dwelling on a Coggon street parcel after a theft incident at a Marion residence. The case lists damages for tapes and a stereo device valued around $75 and $195. Other suits include a traffic injury claim and a promissory note dispute with amounts cited.

Youth Accused Of False Report In Auto Mishap

James L. Schroeder, 19, of 704 Fifth Avenue SE, was arrested Thursday on charges of making false reports and striking fixtures. He allegedly reported his car stolen after a June 4 traffic accident on Blakely Boulevard and Twenty Sixth Avenue SE, where the vehicle struck a utility pole. He is held in the city jail on $220 bond.

James L. Schroeder Fifth Avenue Schroeder Jjune 4 Blakely Boulevard Twentysixth Avenue

Rockford Judge to Aid in Linn District

Rockford judge B C Sullivan will serve on temporary duty in the Eighth judicial district starting next Monday. The district includes Linn Johnson Cedar Jones and Tama counties.

Rockford Linn B.C. Sullivan Eighth Judicial District Linn, Johnson Cedar, Jones and

Chamber Plans Book Promoting Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce announced plans to publish a promotional book on the city. It will feature color and black and white photos with information on transportation utilities schools religious and recreational facilities. The aim is to aid industry recruitment and attract new business. Distribution will be through Chamber offices local professionals and financial institutions. Financing comes from display advertising sold by Windsor Co with Ben Stearns heading the project committee.

Chamber of Commerce Cedar Rapids Chamber Board of Directors The Windsor Co Ben Stearns

U S Population Rises to 201,593,000 in 1969 Census

Washington reports the U S population reached 201,593,000 on May 1, 1969, up more than two million since May 1, 1968, according to the Census Bureau.

U.S Washington UPI United States Census Bureau

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