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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1963
Page
3
Reported highs and lows for Wednesday to Friday with forecast through Saturday. notes include rainfall totals for June and year comparisons, airport wind and sun timing, and lake levels for Coralville and LaCrosse areas with minor changes from prior readings.
Birth notices list Tracy Smalley Francis Thompson James Knox Ronald Lessard Davis Hagan Lamir Vavricek Richard Per rin Clifford Stankee Patrick Coghlan Arthur Mil lard with addresses and service details at Sheets and Cahn's Shelly's and Talbot venues.
Cedar Rapids agreed to about 120000 of the Blairs Ferry road project including half of the section within Hiawatha. The county paid roughly 90000 and Hiawatha would cover half of one side inside the city, or 5200. The city council questioned its obligation arguing the agreement was with former mayor Faye Clark and not binding on the current council.
Marriage announces Rev and Mrs Tom Ruffin welcome a son born June 25. Divorce petitions listed: Duane M Craig vs Dorothy E Craig and Leonard E Becker vs Mary E Becker. Obituaries and service notices for McGregor Monona Marengo Oelwein Tipton and others. Various city incidents include matches, grease on oven, rail and road hazards, and driving fines with details of names and addresses.
A habeas corpus petition alleging an illegal custody hold by the maternal grandmother was dismissed in district court after the two year old girl was returned to her mother Joyce Schumacher of Hiawatha. The case against Francis and Mrs. Francis Boat of Lisbon was settled by the parties. A hearing had been scheduled but was not held.
Former deputy Larry McGinnis was arrested Thursday at 10 45 am on a charge of assault after his brother in law accused him of threatening with a gun. The charge was filed by Jerry Peeler of Cedar Rapids. Bond set at 110 dollars before expected release.
Crowds in New Ross and Dublin greet John Kennedy with a locals’ homecoming. Citizens cheer as Kennedy’s motorcade weaves through jammed streets, with music, banners, and officials presenting keepsakes. In Dublin he is greeted by de Valera and speech in Irish.
Fort Madison obtains its first Negro guard as Anthony Mitchell begins work after being the sole Negro among 12 applicants. State Penal Director Benjamin Baer praised Mitchell as the top qualifier among the five who passed all tests. The announcement came during a visit to the women's reformatory with the state board of control and the legislative interim committee.
An economy of small classified notices highlights how compact ads boost product visibility and customer reach. Small businesses and individuals use terse listings to market goods services and services at minimal cost.
A federal jury in Cedar Rapids awarded 19300 to a Center Point family for a mobile accident near Moorland on July 10 1960. Gerd Goodlove Mary Goodlove and Jeffrey Goodlove received 14453.77 1854 and 3012.75 while Peter Lundmark of Evanston Illinois gained 3537.50 on a counterclaim.
Goldwater backs some civil rights provisions while urging limits on federal powers. He questions voting rights section in Mansfield Dirksen bill but supports a community conciliation service and believes a civil rights bill can pass without cloture. He favors round the clock sessions to break filibusters.
Mike discovers a romantic plot in the TV lineup as MY THREE SONS airs at 8 o clock Thursday night on KCRG TV 9. The local station schedules the episode amid its evening lineup.
Cedar Rapids mayor says few if any local premises can meet the Iowa liquor law rules without changes. Health, building, and fire officials will inspect applicants with police checks. Over 60 liquor license applications picked up. none returned. Bank drafts or cashier’s checks required for fees. July 6 effective date looms.
Linn County Attorney Jack Fulton briefed police on the new Iowa liquor laws effective July 4. He said only licensed establishments may dispense or serve intoxicating liquor, except bona fide meetings. Fulton outlined the implied consent test and penalties for refusal, including 120 days to one year license revocation. Two sessions were held for all shifts.
The Iowa liquor control commission votes to delay for one year the health and sanitation rules for liquor by the drink. Establishments must still follow city county and existing state health rules. The move cites potential hardship and notes rest room sizes often fall short of the 35 square foot standard.
William W. Williams 113 Twenty first street NE died Thursday after a sudden illness. Born December 3, 1920 in Cedar Rapids he lived here his entire life. Survived by wife Everista M four daughters Mary Lou Theresa Carol and Kathy four sons Joseph William Jr Michael and Mark Neal mother Clara Williams brothers Albert and Thomas sisters Florence Gross and Margaret Couser. He worked for Sanitary Dairy and belonged to St Matthew's church and men’s choir. Navy reserve member. Services Saturday 9 a.m. at St Matthew's Church with Parish Rosary Friday 7:30 p.m. at Brady funeral home burial Mt Calvary.
Louis L Brennan died in Des Moines after a brief illness at age 57. Born in Manson January 26 1906 he lived in Cedar Rapids until 1925 and is survived by sister Mrs Philip S Berger of Cedar Rapids. Memorial services set for 9 30 Saturday at Kuba funeral home with Rt Rev Msgr Anthony W Chihak. burial at St Johns. Msgr Chihak to recite Rosary Friday at 7 30 in the funeral home with viewing after 1 Friday.
Edward H. Herkner 79 of 10056 avenue NW died Wednesday after a brief illness He was born February 25 1884 in Cedar Surviving sister Mrs Charles Tichy Cedar Rapids services Saturday at 2 at Janeba Kuba funeral home Rev William B Harnish burial Linwood Cemetery Friends may call after 10 Friday
Grave side services set for Don McConnell Jr at Cedar Memorial cemetery Friday at 1 30 p m with Paul Elder presiding. Emily Samuelson burial at Cedar Memorial Friday 1 30 p m with Rev Bernard Olson. Charles A Siegfried service at Turner Chapel 3 p m Friday with Rev Frank Kuo. burial Cedar Memorial. Anna Pohorsky service Friday 1 30 in Janeba Kuba funeral home with Rev William B Harnish. burial Czech National cemetery. Friends may call at chapels as listed. The casket will not be opened after the service.
The post office plans issuance of an international surface mail postcard with seven cent denomination. The red white and blue card features a map of the continental United States on a blue field and the words World Vacationland at the top with USA at the bottom. A parallel double reply-paid card is also planned and a fall release was hinted.
Mary and Jeff plot to boost a pal's confidence with a segment on the Donna Reed Show airing Thursday night at 7 on KCRG TV 9.
Iowa City authorities confirm a second rabies case in two weeks. A skunk tested positive after a dog killed it in Spruce avenue SE near Memorial drive SE. Dogs and cats urged to confine, as cases span all city quadrants and several neighborhoods.
Bernard J. Steine and Robert L. Pederson were chased by Cedar Rapids police after a gathering of motorcyclists. Steine, 21, received a 30 day jail sentence suspended on surrender of his license, plus fines for speeding excessive noise and running a stop sign. Pederson faces charges of failing to stop for a stop sign and excessive noise.
A sparkler used by a 7-year-old sparked a fire at the Carl Shepherd home 412 K avenue NW Thursday at 8 30 AM. The wire heated in an outlet then was tossed into a toybox, causing attic and second floor flames with smoke and water damage throughout the house. Firefighters fought the blaze for hours.
UPI reports Air Force Major Bob Rushworth became America's second winged astronaut by soaring over 54 miles in the X-15 at Edwards Air Force Base California. He reached about 286000 feet at 3545 mph, approaching the 59.6 mile world altitude record set by Major Bob White last year.
An eight member United Community Service committee begins a two phase study of hard of hearing services in Cedar Rapids. The short term phase will review immediate changes without interrupting current Cedar Rapids Hearing Society services. The long range phase will assess extent of hearing loss and potential additional services needed. Edward E. Sears chairs. members include Mrs. John Carey Mrs. W John Robb Harry M. Miller Rev Marvin Gee Mrs Herbert Kohl Gayle Hayes and Dr E L Grandoon. No completion date set.
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