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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1963
Page
2
Friday highs and lows listed for cities including Bismarck Chicago Denver and more with precipitation. Forecast calls for fair eastern areas and partly cloudy western areas, with a chance of thundershowers west Saturday night and warmer conditions statewide. Outlook Monday mostly partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Continuous climate data and hourly readings included.
Contains announcements of a new baby son to Mr. and Mrs. William Nitchel, births details for Cedar Rapids area, multiple fire and police call summaries with times and addresses, and a list of downtown speeding and traffic violations in Municipal Court with names and fines or bonds. The document blends civil and public safety notices with residents’ legal actions.
Moscow reports Selskaya Zhisn claims Russians invented the caterpillar tractor. It cites Fyodor Blinov as the true inventor, testing his design in 1880 at Velsk, while Britannica notes an American test in 1873 and Holt as the 1912 patent origin. The piece contrasts Russian assertion with early American tests.
Three children of a ranch couple drowned after entering a livestock watering pool on their grandparents' farm late Thursday. The AP report identifies MARTIN S D as the correspondent.
Listings show obituaries and funeral details for Riverside Rosalia Suep pel 85 Oxford Junction Mrs Frank Benhart 82 Anamosa Frances Neville 72 Sigourney Fred McIntyre 86 Independence Mary Carrier 88 Decorah Frank Germann 79 Mt Vernon J C Walton 77 Wheatland Herman P Meyer 65 Guttenberg Clara H Fleck 80 and others. Services dates and locations include St Marys Hayden Mor gan St Benedicts United Church of Christ Tuecke's and more with ro sary times noted.
The three day Cedar Rapids Summer Festival in Greene Square features a Civic Chorus concert Tuesday with Cedar Rapids Song of Dedication, Handel, and Broadway tunes under Terrence Carlson. Thursday brings the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra under Robert Thayer with Beethoven Prometheus Overture, Strauss Voices of Spring, Handel Water Music movements, and Gershwin Porgy and Bess medley. The festival is free and open to the public.
Janet Anne Roe 1887 2024? died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 3 30 am Saturday widow of George J Roe and retired librarian. She led Cedar Rapids school libraries 12 years and served Perry Public Library 1946 to 1952. She belonged to the Retired Teachers Assn Malta Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Memorial services in Turner chapel at 10 30 am Tuesday conducted by Rev J Richard Wagner and Rev Fred Witzigman. cremation committal. Friends may call.
Col. Henry C. Trask died suddenly June 2 at his summer home in Chathamport Mass. He was husband to Jane Lady Trask formerly of Cedar Rapids. The family had planned to sail to Italy later this month to view a prize winning oil painting by their daughter Susan Jane at the Two Nations Exhibit in Spoleto Italy.
Services for Pfc Richard E McClish were held at St Matthew's Church Monday at 9 a.m. conducted by Rt. Rev. Msgr James D Kearn. Burial followed at Mt Calvary Cemetery with military rites at the grave. Msgr Kearn led the Rosary Sunday at 7 30 p.m. at Monahan Stewart funeral home where friends may call after 1 p.m.
Extra! Value at prices you can afford in Gazette Want Ads. Read the notice for affordable listings and opportunities to place or find ads in the local paper.
Mrs Dwight Krumboltz of Cedar Rapids was elected Friday as president of the United Church Women of Iowa at the group's annual meeting. Ames resident Mrs Ben Willis was named first vice president. Krumboltz has led Northeast Iowa Presbyterial Society and Cedar Rapids Marion Council units, and has long served in church roles.
A jury trial in Cedar Rapids over a $50,000 alienation of affections suit between La Verne A. Fink of Cedar Rapids and Robert J. Repstein of Marion adjourned until Monday at 10 a.m. after Friday testimony. The case began Monday, adjourned Tuesday, resumed Wednesday, and rested Friday. Final arguments and jury instructions are expected before deliberations.
In Danville Virginia police shattered a Negro church office door and detained three SNCC officials Avon Rollins John Zellner and Daniel Foss on incitement to riot charges. Bond set at 5000 each. Also present were Rev. Lawrence Campbell and two unidentified white individuals.
Rosa Lee Takacs of Harvey Ill files in district court claiming injuries from December 24 1962 when Cedar Rapids patrolman Steven Sedlacek rear ended her car on E Avenue NW near Edgewood Road. She seeks a jury trial.
Albert T Kalvaitis 40 of 2712 Fourteenth Avenue SE was fined 300 dollars and costs by Judge Charles Penningroth after pleading guilty to drunk driving. He was arrested Tuesday at 9 30 p m by Cedar Rapids police in the 2100 block of Forest Drive SE and pled guilty on Wednesday with sentencing delayed until Friday.
A seven year old Cedar Rapids girl, Janet Sundberg, was hospitalized after being hit by a car at 702 Third Street SW. She suffered a nose laceration and multiple abrasions and was listed in good condition at Mercy Hospital. The driver, Dorothy Hencke, was not charged.
A district court jury denied Richard English of Cedar Rapids the $12 000 he sought from Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co for burns received September 16 1959 when a gas furnace at Maid Rite Sandwich shop 1323 Twenty first Avenue SE exploded as he lit it Trial began Monday in Judge Williams Eads court and the jury returned its verdict for the defendant at 9 10 p m
Norman Mortenson of St. Paul pleaded innocent to uttering a forged instrument after being arraigned before Judge B. J. Maxwell. He is accused of cashing a $40 check on October 3, 1962 at Merchants National Bank by forging the name Evan Evens.
A 26 year old Cedar Rapids man Wayne F Snell was charged Saturday with leaving the scene of an accident failure to have control of his vehicle and driving with an expired license. Police accuse him of driving a car that struck a parked vehicle on N avenue and Fifth street NW at 5 36 a m.
A local housecleaning service offers a profitable setup for customers seeking reliable upkeep. The ad invites inquiries to discuss rates, scope, and flexible schedules with trusted staff and guaranteed results.
Dennis Moffatt a former Cedar Rapids resident earned credit for saving 6 year old Calvin Lee Bracken in a Chicago lagoon via mouth to mouth resuscitation. He revived the boy before firemen arrived and the youngster was later released from the hospital. Moffatt recently completed a Red Cross resuscitation course and had studied water safety at Coe College. He now lives in Cicero Illinois and works in Western Electric Company personnel.
Vice Admiral Hyman Rickover will remain on active duty beyond the mandatory retirement age of 64. Secretary Fred Korth announced that Rickover will be recalled to active duty immediately at a vice admiral’s salary of twenty thousand dollars a year while continuing as director of the nuclear power division of the Bureau of Ships.
Pittsburgh AP reports mixed steelworker views on the 13 week vacation plan after the top 11 producers reached an agreement. Half will be eligible, some fear idleness, others plan extra jobs or house projects while spouses joke about the time.
Tavern operator Al Miller of 113 Third Street NE reported to police that Friday three men caused a disturbance. After he asked them to leave they returned and one man pulled a knife on him twice. The trio fled before officers arrived.
Police investigate the Friday abduction of a 10 year old girl in Czech National cemetery. She reports being forced to perform acts after being driven to a distant location. Asst. Police Chief Shannon says several men have been questioned with no conclusive results.
Pope Paul signals continuation of John XXIII’s work ut unum sint aiming to unify Christians and aid persecuted Catholics. He pledges broad brotherhood, Vatican support, and pastoral service for nations, pledging an apostolic blessing and remarks on two motto phrases Let us proceed in peace and In nomine Domini.
Lt. Cliff Judkins of Atlanta, aboard an F-8 Crusader with Squadron 323, bailed out when fuel-tank fire doomed his jet 600 miles from Japan. He rode down to 5000 feet with an unopened main parachute, recalling a near death with oil slick below. He floated three hours until rescued by a minesweeper.
City brief notes that Patient-Lee Osborn of 929 Hull Avenue SE has been admitted to the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City for surgery. Visitors are permitted. Also mentions free cones for children with parents at Albert's Sunshine Cleaners in East Marion Shopping Center and a Fire Prevention Committee meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Thursday at noon in the Roosevelt Hotel.
Sister Mary Agnes Sister Mary Eleanor and Paul McCann of Mt. Mercy college attend the 47th annual conference of the American College Public Relations Assn in Chicago. Also noting Bavarian House offers party reservations at Springville with phone number 447 3142.
Barbara Ann Locher daughter of Dr and Mrs Robert C Locher of 2410 Grande avenue SE has been named to the Dean's list at the College of St Catherine St Paul Minn Also bowling news notes a mixed Scotch doubles sweep at Jubilee Lanes with 7 30 and 8 30 shifts and reservations offered Meirin Johnson 30 of 3911 Midway Drive NW is treated for a cut above the left eye after saying he was struck by an unidentified assailant in the 100 block of First Street SW
Bowling 3 games for 1 tonight at Magnificent Tropic Lanes and 4 games for 1 from 9 am to midnight Sunday. Also an ad notes a boat stolen from near Otis Road SE and a hanging basket sale by Pierson's Florists offering ivy and geraniums for 3.50.
Richard Kabel of Marion was charged Friday with leaving the scene of an accident on First Avenue between Thirty-first and Thirty-second Streets SE. Kabel posted a $110 bond after being named the driver of a car that struck Rex Musselman of Des Moines Friday.
Mrs Lloyd Goettel executive secretary of the Council of Churches attended the Association of Council Executives Conference at Lake Geneva Wisconsin in June. The World Conference to Heal the Broken will be held by the Church of the Brethren in Champaign Urbana Illinois June 25 to 30. Rev James M Lesher of St Andrew's Evangelical Lutheran Church will attend Mission School June 24 to 29. Dr Eugene Garbee president of Upper Iowa University will preach at North English Christian Church on Sunday June 23. Rev Edwin Otte of Zion United Church of Christ London attends youth advisory committee meeting in Grinnell and chairs the Eastern Iowa association youth committee.
Sir Winston Churchill and Mrs. Kennedy’s sister and brother in law Princess and Prince Radziwill set sail on a Mediterranean cruise from Monte Carlo aboard Aristotle Onassis yacht.
An AP report from Taipei says thirteen coal miners were killed in a Friday explosion at a Formosa coal mine. Rescue teams recovered victims as authorities investigated the cause.
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