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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1979

Page

3

Obituary notices list deaths across Iowa region

Multiple death notices and funeral details for residents in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Edmond, and surrounding towns. Names include Everett C. Brogan, Donald Joseph Dippel, Laura V. McCammant, Ruby Marie Stevens, Frank Presler Richardson, and others with service times, burial sites, and memorial funds noted.

Everett C. Brogan Edmond Okla Cedar Rapids Iowa City Iowa Oklahoma Universal Engineering Esther Sheila Kessler Barbara Buxton Denver Colo Jack Cedar McCammant Laura V Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories J. E. Lalone Lalone Salvation Army Cedar Memorial Park Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Stevens Ruby Marie Cedar Memorial Chapel Robert L. Atkinson Oakland Richardson Frank Presler Turner Chapel East Allen S. van Cleve Central Park Presbyterian Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery Central Park Church Memorial Fund

Jepsen cites trade gain from new agreements

Senator Roger Jepsen cites Iowa State University research showing the international trade pacts could lift Iowa exports by 36 million dollars. He says the pact should reduce future trade restrictions and curb protectionist sentiment while co sponsoring legislation to implement the agreements awaiting Senate approval.

Washington UPI Roger Jepsen Iowa Jepsen Iowa State University United States Iowa Republican

Drunk Driving Charges Filed In Linn County Six Arrested

Six persons were arrested in Linn County for drunk driving late Friday into Saturday. Charges include driving while intoxicated and one defendant also faces speeding or traffic offenses. Names and addresses of the arrestees are listed with arrest times in Marion and on surrounding roads.

Linn County Jerry W. Crapser A Ave Fifth Avenue Michael R. Waltermeyer Bertram Road Mount Vernon Road 19Th Street William E. Leslie, Jr First Ave Marion Seventh Avenue 35Th Street

Springville Man Charged in Assault Case

Rick F. Melhus, 24, of Springville was held in Linn County Jail on an assault charge after allegedly striking employee Donald Shaheen at a restaurant on Third Avenue SE. The county attorney filed the charge the next morning and Melhus was released after a court appearance.

Rick F. Melhus Springville Linn County Melhus Third Avenue Donald Shaheen Steward Cedar Rapids

Guilty verdict in Cedar Rapids armed robbery case

Jack Lee Walton, 39, of Cedar Rapids, found guilty of first degree robbery for the December 7 CIO Tavern hold up in southeast Cedar Rapids. Jury deliberated about nine hours. sentencing set for July 26. Walton faces another first degree robbery trial in Plymouth County and remains jailed on both cases.

Jack Lee Walton Cedar Rapids CIO Linn District Court Walton David E. Snyder Charles Steward Snyder Plymouth County Linn County Harold Swailes Jayne A. Bernhard Donna M. Dunkel Dolores M. Homsey Alice W. Stick Pamela M. Godwin Peter J. Hess Bonnie J. Petrick Carroll S. Luckey Anna M. Helming JoAnn M. Shively Delmer R. Massman Center Point Bethel J. Sylvester Marion

Sister Susan Dunwald joins Mercy Hospital board

Sister Susan Dunwald was elected to the Mercy Hospital Board of Trustees and named board secretary at the annual meeting held last week. Returing Cedar Rapids resident, she becomes president of the Sisters of Mercy. ongoing officers include B L Anderson L D Burkhalter Sister Mary Ann Becker and Bernard M Grahek.

Mercy Hospital Board of Trustees Susan Dunwald Cedar Rapids Sisters of Mercy B.L. Anderson L.D. Burkhalter Mary Ann Becker Bernard M. Grahek Grahek Grabek Iowa Board of Nursing

Poodle Wins Best of Show at Cedar Rapids Dog Show

Standard poodle Lou Gins Kiss Me Kate owned by Terri Meyers and handled by Bob Walberg of Hammond Ind. captured best of show at the 31st annual Cedar Rapids Kennel Association event. It marked the dog’s 25th best of show award this year and the poodle won the non sporting group ahead of finalists in sports hound working terrier and toy groups.

Cedar Rapids Kennel Association Lou Gins Kiss Me Kate Terri Meyers Hammond Ind Bob Walberg Sports Brittany Spaniel Debbie Melgreen Illinois Hound Carlos A. Rubino Minnesota Working Group Audrey Gerhardy LeClerc Terrier Group John and Dorothy Noreen Quincy Iil Toy Group Ann King Solon

Weather and family notices from a Cedar Rapids page

Wind NE at 4 mph and later sun times listed. Extended forecast calls for showers Tuesday and Wednesday with clearing Thursday. Numerous June birth announcements from Cedar Rapids and nearby areas. Local fire and utility incidents logged Saturday morning and afternoon. On this date in 1978 Yemen's President Ghashami was assassinated.

Ahmed Hussein Ghashami Yemen

Rush questions Ray action on truck limits

Iowa senator Bob Rush asks Attorney General Tom Miller whether Gov. Robert Ray acted properly in raising the truck weight limit from 73 280 to 80 000 pounds via emergency proclamation. He questions the existence of a true emergency and cites fuel conservation as a possible motive.

Des Moines Bob Rush Cedar Rapids Robert Ray Iowa Ray Tom Miller Rush United States

Window Break Incident Leads to Arrest of Virginia Regan

Virginia M. Regan, 18, of 1213 Fourth St. NW, was arrested Friday on a third degree criminal mischief charge after police connected her to a report of glass breaking at the Montrose Hotel on Third Ave. SE. She was held in Linn County Jail and released after a Saturday court appearance.

Virginia M. Regan Fourth St Regan Montrose Third Ave. SE Linn County

News groups seek cameras in Iowa courtrooms

A coalition of Iowa news groups petitioned the state Supreme Court to allow reporters to use cameras in courtrooms with safeguards. The filing argues cameras would boost public understanding while judges could limit or ban coverage to protect fair trials.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Supreme Court The Iowa Broadcasters Iowa Daily Press Association Iowa Press Association Iowa Broadcast News Association Society of Professional Journalists Iowa Press Photographers Association Iowa Freedom of Information Council State Supreme Court

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