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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1961

Page

3

Weather summary and local births and changes

Fair and cooler tonight with a high of 80 expected Friday. Outlook shows Saturday mostly fair and warmer. Temperature readings include 85 high and 66 low on Wednesday, with noon humidity at 60 percent and WNW wind at 18 to 25 mph. Notable notices list births in Cedar Rapids area and surrounding communities, including new daughters and sons in Atkins Lisbon Cedar Rapids Marion and other towns.

Apolis Chicago New York Miami Seattle Municipal

Local Court Dockets List Multiple Fines Across Offense Types

A sequence of traffic and conduct violations is recorded with named defendants and fines. Offenses include overheated refrigerator motor, speeding, license violation, illegal turn, failure to control vehicle, disobeying stop sign, traffic signal violations, failure to yield, backing without signaling, and drunkenness. Individual fines range from two to thirty dollars plus costs. several forfeited bonds noted for Darrel Gilbert and Thomas Kehoe.

Helen Tisl Central City Helen Dittmar George Irmscher Ronald Moore Higley Michael McNerney 2Nd Ave Walter Lake 9Th Ave Flict Cobb Country Club Okwy. SE Karen Johnson Lake Ave James Fogarty Bave Darrel Gilbert Waukon William Minney Marion Thomas Kehoe 12Th Ave

Senate approves one year extension of corporation excise taxes

Washington report says the Senate gave final congressional approval on Thursday to a bill extending for another year the present taxes on corporations new cars liquors telephones cigarets and travel.

Washington UPI Senate

Drawn to EM 2-1121 for Gazette Want Ad

A Want Ad in the Gazette promotes a GOLT 45 automatic and a 22 call EM gargrsion unit for 45. The ad claims it drew 12 calls in one day and sold both guns. Call EM 2-1121 and ask for an Ad Taker.

GOLT Above Ad

Iowa Deaths Notice Summary

Obituary notices list deaths in Iowa towns including Toledo Vernon and Jones counties. Individuals named: Dr Knight E Fee 79, Walter Simmons 73, Mrs John Seeber 60, George Pfaff 76, Jay J Dorsey 83, Mrs Fred W Kirchiner 80, Leroy Dirks 48, Volleng J Black 68. Services scheduled across Friday to Sunday. burial at Flint Michigan and local church services noted.

Toledo Knight E. Fee Henderson's Flint Mich Waukon Jerome Huber Vernon Texas St. Patrick's Church Bakke-Hanson Columbus Junction Walter Simmons Stacy's Sigourney John Seeber Reynolds George Pfaff

Cedar Rapids Sends 33 to Sokol Slet in Chicago

Cedar Rapids will be represented by 33 participants at the tenth national Sokol Slet in Chicago. Gymnastic events run Friday and Saturday with an exhibition Sunday. participants travel by bus and car. Junior girls include Colleen Kelly and others. junior boys feature Ricky Bartunek and peers. women's and men's divisions list named competitors and chaperons attend.

Cedar Rapids Chicago Colleen Kelly Teresa Minech Ellen Feldhouse Barbara Bessler Charlene Champar Nancy Beuters Sharon Spina Marie Webster Joyce Statinsky Linda Hertz Roxene Netolicky Mary Ann Dvor

Kennedy's recovery discussed after European trip

Doctors said President Kennedy's fever did not affect his back and his best day in weeks came after a cruise with Prime Minister Ikeda. They noted the back strain from a Canada tree planting ritual and that his illness is improving despite a long recuperation.

Travell Kennedy Potomac Ikeda Japan Honey Fitz Salinger Wade Mr. Kennedy Dr. Travell Canada Europe

Courthouse C R Man Charged With Kart Motor Theft

Harold C. Kness, 45, of 1415 Fourth St S W, arrested by Cedar Rapids police and charged with larceny of a go kart motor. Motor taken Feb. 18 from Midwest Dynamics Go Kart Sales and Service. Arraignment set in Linn district court Thursday. Suits filed Esther Howell vs M Capp Manufacturing Co 300 dollars. John Sterba vs Merle Cadwallader Cedar Rapids Scale 78.32 on account. Judgments James Q McNeill Jr against Marion W and Rose M Conner 841.04 promissory note. Dismissed Paul H Schoenbeck vs Sidney and Geryl Dean Aulwes 1083.23 contract suit. George and Alma Rotenig vs B L and Julia Hale foreclosure suit dismissed with prejudice.

Harold C. Kness Fourth St Cedar Rapids Kness Midwest Dynamics Go-Kart Sales and Service Linn District Court Esther Howell M. Capp Manufacturing Co John Sterba Merle Cadwallader Paul H Schoenbeck Sidney and Geryl Dean Aulwes George and Alma Roeniig B. L Julia Hale

Fugitive 18 Nabbed Near Monticello

Larry Brewster 18 of Clinton was captured northeast of Monticello about 9 15 a m Thursday by Highway Patrolman Kenneth Carter after wading in the Maquoketa River. His girlfriend Alberta Wiese 18 Maquoketa was arrested nearby and held in Dubuque. Authorities said Brewster was recognized when buying groceries and fled from a posse near Worthington.

The Monticello Larry Brewster Clinton Dubuque Worthington Brewster Wagner Kenneth Carter Maquoketa River Alberta Wiese Maquoketa Jones County Lewis Dreibelbis Bert Sims Sims Carter Dreibelbis Savanna Ill Sand Springs Here

Peace Corps Shuns Lands That Discriminate Against Jews

Washington AP report says Peace Corps director R Sargent Shriver declared the service will not operate in nations that discriminate against American Jews or other groups. He responded to a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing about making the corps permanent. Senator Hickenlooper pressed the issue about Arab states and Jewish exclusion.

Washington R. Sargent Shriver Peace! ‘Corps Senate Foreign Relations Committee Peace Corps Sen. Hickenlooper A-la Hickenlooper

Treasury Deficit Spending Draws Mixed Reactions

Treasury Secretary Dillon advocates deficit spending to boost the economy despite a 93 billion spending surge in the last year and a 291 billion debt, with Congress urged to raise the debt limit to 285 or 290 billion. Conservatives denounce the view as irresponsible given rising interest costs and inflation risk.

Washington UPI Secretary of Treasury Dillon Treasury U.S U. S Con Kennedy Congress

Unfounded Plot Report Sparks Police Statement in Singapore

Police in Singapore said reports of a plot to assassinate Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and several ministers are unfounded. The clarification followed Thursday disclosures about the alleged plan.

Singapore Lee Kuan Yew

Ginn of GE Named President of Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton

William Ginn former vice president and general manager of GE turbines was named president of Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Corp. He had been indicted with other heavy electrical equipment executives on anti trust charges and was sentenced to 30 days in prison.

Philadelphia William Ginn General Electric Thursday Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Corp Ginn

Drug Groups Fined Forty Thousand in Price Fixing Case

In San Francisco a federal judge fined the Northern California Pharmaceutical Assn 40 000 for anti trust violations by conspiring to fix retail prescription drug prices. Former association president and pricing formula author Donald Hedgpeth received a 1 000 fine. a jail sentence was rejected.

San Francisco Northern California Pharmaceutical Assn Donald Hedgpeth Association Louis Goodman Hedgpeth

Grahams Have Tea with Queen

Evangelist Billy Graham and his wife visited Buckingham Palace in London for tea with Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday afternoon.

London Billy Graham Buckingham Palace Queen Elizabeth II

Algae Data Highlights River Pollution Debate

The article discusses algae sampling along the Cedar River and the lack of a detailed tally. U S Health and Welfare sources note algal variation indicates pollution levels and recovery from wastes. Houser cautions against claiming sewage pollution until more information is gathered.

United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare Houser

Fort Madison Fire Loss Revised Down

A Wednesday fire in Fort Madison caused about 125000 in damage to three businesses Hawkeye Lumber Co. was the heaviest loser with roughly 50000 in losses. Watson Distributing Co. warehouse and a nearby service station were also destroyed in the blaze.

Fort Madison Hawkeye Lumber Co Watson Distributing Co

Negro Named To D C Board

President Kennedy nominated Frank Reeves a 45 year old Washington attorney to the District of Columbia Commission, creating the potential first Black member if Senate confirmation succeeds. Reeves serves as a special assistant to the President. Brewster will be held in the ticket. Last year he was the first Black elected to the Democratic national committee.

Sims Dreibelbis Monticello Henry Schoen Schoen Carter Galer Robertson Brewster Frank Dunham Center Point Dreibelbis Linn County Jones Dr Washington Jones Robert Mccounty Laughlin Dubuque Worthington

Smaller Bill on Housing Beaten

The House rejected a move to replace Kennedy's housing bill with a smaller Republican version by a 197 to 164 vote. Republicans argued the substitute would cost about 1.1 billion, while Democrats cited roughly 9 billion for the Democratic bill and priced their version at 4.9 billion.

Washington House Kennedy

Hungary Lifts Travel Limits on Diplomats in Budapest

The Hungarian government ends the travel ban on American diplomats in Budapest imposed in July 1959. The change is described as good business for fostering relations and commerce.

Hungary Washington Budapest

Deaths Alfred R. Miller 47 Waterloo native dies of heart attack

Alfred Rodger Miller 47 of Waterloo and former Cedar Rapids resident died Tuesday of a heart attack. He worked for Cedar Falls municipal utilities, was WWII veteran, married to Lorene Hasik since 1946. Survived by his wife, his mother, and two children. Services Friday at St Timothys Cedar Falls with graveside rites at Cedar Memorial Cedar Rapids.

Alfred Rodger Miller Waterloo Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities Cedar Falls Lorene Hasik Anna L. Miller Sharon John St. Timothy’s Methodist Church Cedar Memorial

Services for Charles W. Tichy Held Saturday in Brush

Charles W. Tichy 48 died in a truck crash near Sabula Tuesday morning. Services set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Brush chapel with Rev Francis Laren. burial at Rogers Grove near Ely. casket to remain closed. Tichy, born July 22 1912 six miles southeast of Ely, was Hamilton Co seed foreman for 30 years and member of Ely IOOF lodge 581 and CSA Prokop Velky lodge in Cedar Rapids. Surviving wife Marie Blazek Tichy four sons Charles Steven David and Richard a daughter Sue Ann mother Anna Tichy three sisters and two brothers.

Charles W. Tichy Sabula Brush Chapel Francis Laren Rogers Grove Ely Tichy Hamilton Co Hamilton Ely Ioof Lodge CSA Prokop Velky Lodge Cedar Rapids Marie Blazek Tichy Sue Ann Charles Steven David Richard Anna Tichy Joseph Tomasek Mary Tichy Agnes Tichy Oklahoma City Joseph George

Death of 14 Month Old John Feuerhelm in Cedar Rapids

John Samuel Feuerhelm 14 months died at 10 20 p m Wednesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Born April 7 1960 in Cedar Rapids he was the son of Mr and Mrs James D Feuerhelm. Survived by grandparents Mrs Sam Feuerheim Cedar Rapids and Mr and Mrs Clem Hyke Cresco. Baptized at Zion Evangelical Reformed Church Waukon. Body moved from Turner chapel to Martin Funeral Home Waukon with services set for 2 30 p m Saturday.

John Samuel Feuerhelm James D. Feuerhelm Fifth St Cedar Rapids Sam Feuerheim Clem Hyke Cresco John Zion Evangelical Reformed Church Waukon Turner Martin Funeral Home

Loretta Scanlon, 64, Cedar Rapids Resident, Dies

Loretta A Scanlon died in a Cedar Rapids hospital Thursday at 7 a.m. after a short illness. Born November 27, 1896 in Williamsburg, she lived in Cedar Rapids 45 years and was a manager.

Loretta A. Scanlon Thira Ave Cedar Rapids Williamsburg Miss Scanlon

Obituary: Longtime Paris Beauty Shop Owner Dies

The obituary notes the passing of a longtime Paris Beauty Shop owner after 38 years in business. Surviving relatives include a sister Mrs Elmer Rochlitz Manhattan Beach California and three brothers Lee Scanlon Independence Neal Scanlon Lancaster Wis and Francis Scanlon Detroit. The body rests at Monahan Stewart funeral home with calling after 1 p.m. Friday. Funeral services are Saturday at 9 30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church led by Msgr Maurice S Sheehy and burial follows at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Msgr Sheehy will recite the Rosary Friday at 7 30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Paris Elmer Rochlitz Manhattan Beach Calif Lee Scanlon Independence Neal Scanlon Lancaster Wis Francis Scanlon Detroit Monahan-Stewart Funeral Home Immaculate Conception Church Maurice S. Sheehy Mt. Calvary Msgr. Sheehy Monahan- Stewart Funeral Home

Obituary for Robert A. Larimer Navy veteran and musician

Robert Alvin Larimer 45 of 1116 Est SW Cedar Rapids died at Veterans Hospital Iowa City after a short illness. Born July 5 1915 he worked for Rock Island railroad and played accordion with local bands. He served in the Navy in World War II and belonged to the Brotherhood of Railway Mail Clerks and the Musicians Union. Survived by his parents Mr and Mrs George O Larimer Cedar Rapids. Services Saturday 2 PM Kuba Funeral Home Rev Hubert L Sunderman Cedar Memorial burial Military graveside by Hanford Post American Legion. Friends may call Friday.

Robert Alvin Larimer Veterans Hospital Iowa City Larimer Brotherhood of Railway Mail Clerks Musicians Union of North America George O. Larimer Cedar Rapids Kuba Hubert L. Sunderman Cedar Memorial Hanford Post American Legion

Funeral notices for Anton Palumbo Louis Dunek and John H Hunter

Services for Anton Palumbo at St Patrick Catholic Church at 9 Friday by Rev J Robert McDonald with burial at Mt Calvary. Louis Dunek to be buried at St John’s after 9 15 at Kuba funeral home and 9 30 at St Wenceslaus with Msgr Anthony W Chihak. John H Hunter to be buried Cedar Memorial after 1 30 Friday service by Rev D A Loferski. Friends may call at Teahen’s.

D. A. Loferski Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Sentencing for Molina Delayed in Castro War Case

Sentencing for Francisco The Hook Molina in the second degree murder case was postponed to June 29 by Judge Mitchell Schweitzer. Defense motions include a request for a new trial after a key witness recanted following capture during the Cuban invasion. Molina faces 20 years to life for the killing of Magdalen Urdaneta, a visitor from Venezuela, during a restaurant gunfight between pro and anti Castro factions.

New York Francisco Molina Fidel Castro Castro Mitchell Schweitzer Magdalene Urdaneta Venezuela

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