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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1966
Page
1
Fire Chief Jesse G. Hunter resumes duties after a medical leave of absence and says he is ready to work for the community. He notes Cedar Rapids has lost 21 firefighters over two years and admits past mistakes while affirming he will stay to improve the department.
Detectives say a 13 year old, 12 year old and 17 year old boys admitted breaking into the Sixteenth Avenue Home Appliance Co. and the Saddle and Leather Shop. Albert Swearingen aided their getaway and is charged with breaking and entering. Jeannette M. McVay is charged with receiving stolen property. Merchandise valued at over $2,000 was recovered. The youths were returned to their parents and Swearingen and Miss McVay remain in custody.
The New Masonic Lodge holds its second organizational meeting this Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Masonic library. Master Masons invited. Linda Accola invites customers to Classic Beauty Salon at 812 Ellis Blvd NW for appointments by calling 362-0184. Checks stolen claim by William Thornton of 321 Eighth Street NE, two checks for 48 and 80 dollars. Iowa Wildlife Federation to raffle a 1966 Ambassador on July 4 for members. display Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Langhurst's Lot opposite Armar. Hootenanny at LaSalle high school gym Sunday at 7:30 p.m. not open to public. Temple Judah Purim family night service Friday at 7:30 p.m. Nelson Jewelers offers jewelry repair. Wanted scrap copper and brass by E. Cohn & Sons at 900 L Street SW. Cub Scouts awards at Truman School Blue and Gold banquet to listed scouts. Electrolux branch office at 188 Jacelyn Dr NW new location. Harding's Corned Beef fresh shipment with free delivery by Hladkey's at 1600 4th Ave SE. Fresh Country Style Fryers at Farm Market. It is profitable to attend or conduct rummage garage neighborhood or basement sales. classified sale headquarters.
Kate ONeill 86 died Thursday night in a Williamsburg nursing home. A Holbrook native, she married T F ONeill in 1904 and lived in Williamsburg except for 12 years in Marengo during her husband’s county recorder tenure. Survived by three sons Earl Charles Williamsburg and Joseph Midlothian Ill and six grandchildren. Services Monday 9 30 at St Marys church Rosary recited Saturday and Sunday at 8 p m McSwiggin Uhlmanns.
About 24 Spirit Lake youths were arrested in February for breakins and vandalism in the Great Lakes area. Sheriff Robert Baker said 17 incidents involved theft of liquor. The youths were sent to juvenile authorities and Emmett county officials planned to investigate possible ties to similar cases there.
Lucy L. Gross 82 longtime rural educator died Friday in a Sigourney hospital after an extended illness. A Keswick native, she began teaching in 1901 and earned a 1934 degree from Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. She retired in 1956. sister Etta Betz of Sigourney survives. Services Sunday 2 p.m. at the Keswick Methodist Church. Friends may call at Powell's South English.
Iowa City health officials report the A2 influenza strain linked to California outbreaks was isolated from a University of Iowa student. Dr. Ralph Heeren notes possible late winter spread but unlikely a major epidemic this season. Specimens are being tested from two areas with unusual flu like illnesses. Dr. Albert McKee of the university and WHO influenza lab director confirms the Iowa isolate.
Charles Womack and John Combellick of Marion decided not to press for an investigation of the February 19 Linn County Young Republicans election naming a new president and vice president. They had asked National YR President Tom Van Sickle to review legality amid a dispute involving the John Birch Society.
David M. Schmitt, 20, of 1313 Second Street SE, was arrested early Friday on a breaking and entering charge. Detectives allege he took two cases of cigarets from Witwer Grocery Warehouse on Feb 24 and sought to trade some at a service station. He was held at the city jail Friday.
Mildred A. Bassett 46 of 426 Avenue NW received a 30 day suspended jail sentence on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident without making her identity known. Police said she left after hitting a parked car at 6th Avenue and Vernal Street NW on Oct 30 at 3 p.m. Municipal Judge Howard Mc Laughlin imposed the sentence.
In Forest Mississippi a tornado struck as Rev. Martin Pruitt and his family prepared for evening services. The minister his wife and three children plus his mother in law died when their home was torn from its foundation. One boy aged about 14 was found in a tree hours later. Other victims were inside the home. Only two vehicles and a tractor in the yard remained undamaged.
Washington reports the United States has blacklisted three additional British vessels for calling at North Vietnamese ports. The ships are barred from carrying U S foreign aid cargoes.
Gary M. Bowman appointed part time director of the Hiawatha Optimist youth center. He is a Linn county social welfare employee and Graceland college graduate. He will organize activities for junior and senior high students with programs mainly on Friday and Saturday evenings as the center gets ready for use by scouting groups.
Senator McGovern announced a plan to attach a policy rider to the emergency 415 million foreign aid bill. The amendment would signal that supporting troops and aid does not imply endorsement of current Southeast Asia policies and urges minimizing military involvement while favoring orderly development in Asia.
Former Ohio Governor Michael DiSalle, 58, was stricken in a Columbus barber shop Friday and rushed to a hospital. A physician described his condition as serious but not critical, noting no heart attack or stroke and that bleeding at the mouth was stopped in the ER. DiSalle led Ohio from 1959 to 1963 and later directed price stabilization in Washington.
Lawrence Boren executive secretary of Minnesota governor's commission on human rights will speak at a 1 p.m. luncheon on Saturday during a housing conference at Coe college Cedar Rapids. He will discuss obtaining housing legislation and Minnesota experience. The event opens with a 10 a.m. hearing on minority housing in Iowa cities featuring clergy and local officials, followed by questions from state senators John Ely Jr and Tom Riley.
Albert H. Schatzle 74 longtime Coggon resident died Thursday at his home born February 10 1892 near Central City married Bessie Barker November 3 1915 in Coggon survived by wife four daughters two sons three sisters and 18 grandchildren services Saturday at First Christian Church Coggon burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may donate to the church memorial fund.
Jesse Robinson, 22, of Waterloo, arrested Thursday night on larceny charge for allegedly taking an electric guitar valued at 59.95 from Woolworth store. He was taken into custody at a southeast side tavern and held Friday at the city jail.
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