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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1972
Page
12
An unsigned note outlines a Saturday 1 a.m. meeting at city hall. A sewer demonstration will educate members of the storm sewer study commission on city government roles in sewer installation and upgrades. The event precedes bond issuance of about $140,000 for phase one cleanup in Marion’s north area.
Virginia Ellen Todd 68 died at her Marion home after moves between Guttenberg and Des Moines. Born Nov 13 1914, she married Fred Todd June 18 1993. She was active in Altrusa and United Commercial Travelers with two sons and five grandchildren. Services 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Murdoch chapel Marion. burial Cedar Memorial Cedar Rapids. Memorials to Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital.
Bethel Baptist Church in Marion Cedar Rapids marks its 10th anniversary with events Friday through Sunday. Warren Magnuson of the Baptist General Conference speaks at the 7:30 worship and at 9 church reader's forum. Ray Shodin of the Iowa Baptist Conference leads the Sunday service. A potluck follows the 10:30 a.m. service. A Sunday school contest, Order of DeMolay chapter activities, a Sweetheart Ball at the Masonic Temple with prizes, music by The Brotherhood, and a sweetheart selection are planned. Admission charged. thanks extended for transpo and well wishes.
A sweetheart ball is planned for Saturday while the AB Woman's Fellowship at First Baptist Church postpones tonight's meeting to March 9 due to bad weather. Local notices advertise two carpeted apartments for rent and an Avon sale.
Cedar Rapids report lists multiple infractions including failure to yield from a private driveway on Whittier Street SE and charges against Majorie A. Davis with a $15 bond. Also noted are false checks by Che Batzhelder from Mt. Vernon, intoxication by Donald K. Att, and minor possession of beer by Randy Lulin with various penalties.
YMCA schedule lists adult open and preschool with parent at a.m. junior high at 1 p.m. grade school at 3 30, junior and senior highs at 6 45, team 7 30, family 7 30. Non aquatic options include adult open gym 9 a.m. and women's programs, with various times for sauna and workouts.
Police court session names numerous defendants with alleged traffic and permit violations. Individuals include Cheryl A Usher Bruce E Frantz Stephen C Stone Connie II William Patterson Lloyd G Chappell Norman Seid David P Wilson Donald W Graham James F Cook and others with various fines and bond amounts listed.
Two westbound semi trailers collided on Interstate 80 about half a mile west of the Ladora interchange at 4:20 a.m. Thursday. Danny Norris, 22, of Hedrick reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and hit the ahead truck driven by Terrell W. Toughes, 30, of Richmond, Va. Norris was treated at Marengo Hospital for lacerations and bruises. The westbound lane was blocked for a time before clearing.
Funeral services for John Suitor 16 of Marquette Heights Ill will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the first Federated church. Friends may call Friday evening at the Oxford chapel. Authorities say he died from gunshot wounds while attending school in Illinois. Dial 969-1234 appears in an unrelated want ad fragment.
Kirkwood Community college announces a seven week free program series on pre retirement planning at Erskine elementary school each Monday at 7 pm starting next Monday. The effort targets senior citizens and those nearing retirement with talks from Drake University and local agencies, ending April 17 with housing information and conclusion.
The senate law enforcement committee approved a bill setting strict safety and inspection standards for amusement rides in Iowa. The measure would require inspections and a permit before operation, with five board members to hear operator appeals. Gov. Ray lists it as a priority.
Harnco Credit Union re elected incumbents James Hardesty Donald P. Wilson Leland Nowardzky Norman Hammond and Phyllis White to its board at its annual meeting officers are John Temeyer president James Hardesty vice president William Stroope treasurer Phyllis White secretary supervisory committee includes James Graye Norman Hammond and Leland Nowadzky credit committee Norton Serbousek Clarence O Hayek Donald P. Wilson Newell Sutton is publicity and education chairman the credit union serves the employees of Harnischfeger Corp.
The Iowa highway commission authorized condemnation on three CLR parcels for right of way on Interstate 280 near the shoal district and the school board building parking area. Four parcels in Johnson County for the 516 freeway were approved, owners include Ralston Purina Imperial Refinery Thomas Alberhasky and Benedict Schott. The commission appeals a $33,450 award to Ralph L Rayner for property along Town City south of the 518 alignment after offering $27, Rayner had asked for $85,250.
Des Moines Iowa Senate Majority Leader Clifton Lamborn said the Senate will hold longer sessions to facilitate adjournment. Beginning this week the body will meet until 3 p.m on Fridays with sessions starting at 9 a.m on Mondays and 8:90 a.m on other days for the rest of the session.
Congressman John Culver introduced legislation with 80 House members to review H.8 policy aiding firms and workers harmed by rising imports and unfair trade. He urged balanced action with other nations and backed trade adjustment programs for unemployment benefits retraining and modernization assistance.
Washington UPI reports Rep John Culver as the highest rated in environmental voting among Iowa’s congressional delegation with a 43 percent score. Rep Fred Schwengel follows at 45 percent, while a youth death in Emmet County is noted in a separate line.
Reported results indicate Republicans H. Gross and John Kyle at 33 percent, Republican William Scherle and Democrat Neal Smith at 27 percent, and Republican Wiley Mayne at 24 percent in a three-way contest.
BEIRUT AP reports Syria pledges retaliation for any future Israeli strikes whether directed at regular forces or Palestinian guerrillas. Eight hours of shelling in the Golan Heights followed by Israeli air and artillery counterattacks on guerrilla camps in southern Syria. Local governor cites casualties among guerrillas and civilians. Damascus claims heavy losses for Israel.
A recurring feature in the Gazette’s classified pages spotlights Dennis the Menace in daily appearances. The strip continues to draw reader attention with its humor and mischief as it appears beside local ads and notices.
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