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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1968

Page

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Weather Notes and Local Notices From Wednesday

High temperatures Wednesday 50 with a low of 30 overnight. Noon Thursday 49 and 2 pm Thursday 54. Precipitation 0.2. March totals show no rain or snow. Family notices list births for Flaherty and Leinart and Johnson, with births dated March 6. Also marriage license for Detert and Spoerry. Several fire calls and court-related notices follow along with funeral announcements for local residents from various towns.

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Judge Naughton Denies Stay in Cedar Memorial Suit

Judge J Paul Naughton overruled a motion to postpone the trial in the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Co. versus Personnel Associates Inc. and The Iowa Funeral Directors and Embalmers Assn. case. The judge ordered Cedar Memorial to produce various trust, contract, and training documents while denying a wider production of sales records and firm usage by salesmen.

J. Paul Naughton Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Co Personnel Associates, Inc Iowa Funeral Directors and Embalmers Assn., Inc David, Elderkin Iowa Peffer Personnel Associates Davenport

Frederick Caldwell Faces Gun Charge In Iowa Court

Frederick H. Caldwell, 47, of Moline Illinois, pled innocent in Linn district court to a concealed weapon charge. Police said they found a gun in his belt when he was being questioned.

Frederick H. Caldwell Moline Ill Innocent Linn District Court

Caldwell Charged With Contributing to Delinquency of Minor

Caldwell was booked at headquarters on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor for allegedly not supporting his minor children. He is free on bond.

Caldwell

Parole Revoked as Albert Adams Absent From Hearing

Judge J Paul Naughton revoked the probation of Albert A Adams after his parole officers testified he failed to maintain employment drove without permission and absconded from the area Adams 20 had been living with a woman other than his wife and had pled guilty to illegal use of a driver license and possessing beer as a minor Adams has not been seen since February 12 and is believed to be out of state Neither Adams nor his counsel appeared at the hearing

J. Paul Naughton Albert A. Adams Adams Avenue NE William R. Eads

Obituary for Gene Baierlein Cedar Rapids Resident

Gene Otto Baierlein 4316 White Pine Dr NE Cedar Rapids a four year resident and division manager for Sears Roebuck died Wednesday Born September 25 1928 he married Leola Foulks April 15 1951 in Alton Illinois a Korean War veteran and Westminster Presbyterian member Surviving wife two daughters a brother and a sister Memorial services Turner Chapel East time to be announced Friends may call Cancer fund memorial suggested Services Beatty Bearle Funeral Home Friday 1 30 p m burial Cedar Memorial Burial details and viewing arrangements noted

Gene Otto Baierlein White Pine Drive Cedar Rapids Sears,Roebuck and Co Oner Leola Foulks Alton, Ill Baierlein Westminster Presbyterian Church Deborah Lee Diane Jean Jack Baierlein Godfrey, Ill Larry W. Stockhausen Germany Turner Chapel East Cancer Fund

Man Fined $300 After Drunk Driving Plea

James J. Lestina a 44 year old from rural Coggan pled guilty in Linn district court to drunk driving. Judge Warren J. Rees imposed a $300 fine after authorities said he crossed the center line near highway 150 north of Hiawatha on August 25. He had denied the charge on August 31.

James J. Lestina Coggan Linn District Court Warren J. Rees Lestina Hiawatha

Judge Upholds Demurrer In Accident Case

A demurrer for Louis Cooperman, 53, Ely, challenged the accusation for failing to keep his vehicle under control. Municipal Judge Loren Hull inger Jr sustained the objection, citing the information lacked geographical and circumstantial details about the Feb 4 Putnam township crash on an unidentified road. The case was sent to municipal court after a venue change ordered by Justice Glenn Powers.

William Matias Louis Cooperman Ely Loren Hullinger, Jr Cooperman Linn Dennis Fiser Putnam Township

Wrecked Transport Not Recovered As North Vietnamese Gather

A transport aircraft was shot down but no one was hurt. Two helicopters surveyed the wreckage and found no sign of life. Officers said recovery would not be attempted due to thousands of North Vietnamese massed near the base. A U S Super Sabre was shot down while supporting government troops but the pilot was rescued.

Nion

Memorial Service for Amor H Sargent and Grace Sargent

Memorial services for Amor H Sargent and Grace Sargent former Cedar Rapids residents who died in Cleveland will be held at First Presbyterian church at 10 30 a m Saturday conducted by Dr Francis W Pritchard Committal service will follow at Oak Hill cemetery Turner Chapel East in charge The Sargents formerly lived at 2237 Washington Ave SE Mr Sargent practiced law 64 years in Cedar Rapids and was a partner in Deacon Good Sargent and Spangler The family requests contributions to the First Presbyterian memorial fund The family will be at the Roosevelt motor hotel after 4 p m Friday for callers

Amor H Grace Sargent Cedar Rapids Cleveland First Presbyterian Church Francis W. Pritchard Oak Hill Cemetery Turner Chapel East Sargents Washington Avenue Sargent Deacon, Good, Sargent and Spangler

Obituary notices for Ellingson and Martin families

Arnold G Ellingson Cedar Rapids resident and former owner of Ellingson Machine Shop died after a long illness Born April 9 1900 he married Alma Swenson in 1927 He is survived by a son a daughter two brothers four sisters ten grandchildren and a great grandson Memorial services were held in Turner chapel followed by burial in Norway Cemetery Martin born November 3 1884 in North Andover Mass became publisher of the North Attleboro Chronicle after buying it in 1906 Funeral services will be held in North Attleboro.

Arnold Gerald Ellingson Avenue NE Cedar Rapids Ellingson Newhall Alma Swenson First Lutheran Church Arnold G. Ellingson, Jr Jerry Norway Cemetery North Andover Mass Martin Joe Catherine Dartmouth Providence, R.I., Journal North Attleboro Chronicle

Obituary Notices for Bechka and Bowker

Bechka Jerry Brush chapel service set 2 p.m. Friday conducted by Rev. A. T. Washington. Burial in Shueyville cemetery. Friends may call at chapel. Bowker James W service 1 30 p.m. Friday at Hesser Memorial chapel by Rt Rev D A Loferski of St Johns Episcopal church. Burial in Cedar Memorial.

Bechka Jerry Brush A. T. Washington Shueyville Cemetery Bowker James W Hesser Memorial Chapel Cannon D. A. Loferski St. John’s Episcopal Church Cedar Memorial

From farm worker to general in Czechoslovak defense

The article traces Sejna’s rise from a farm worker drafted in 1950 to senior roles in the Czech communist party and defense ministry. It notes questions about his troop command and cites US officials and a State Department spokesman on intelligence sharing and his request for permanent residence, with details of his birth in 1927 and career milestones up to his 1966 to last November promotion to first secretary of the central committee.

Pentagon State Department Robert McCloskey United States Sejna U.S National Assembly Czech Communist Party

Iowa Explains TV Blackout Policy for Home Games

The University of Iowa Athletics Department restates its policy of not televising home basketball games. The statement notes camera placement would shrink the crowd and that an athletic board poll supported the stance. Coach Ralph Miller praised the fans and the team for their support.

University of Iowa Athletic Department Iowa William G. “Bud’’ Suter University Forest Evashevski Department of Athletics Ralph Miller

Cedar Rapids Man Frank M. Delana Dies After Short Illness

Frank M. Delana, 76, of 926 L Avenue NW Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a short illness. Born September 18, 1891 in Norway he married Grace McClintock in Cedar Rapids in 1916. Surviving are his wife and a grandson. Services 1:30 Saturday at Walford Methodist Church with Rev. O L Allison and George Brush. Burial Linwood Cemetery in Norway. Friends may call at the family home after 6 p.m. Thursday.

Frank M. Delana Lavenue Cedar Rapids Norway Grace McClintock Walford Methodist Church O. L. Allison George Brush Linwood Cemetery

British Leader Criticizes Vietnam Critics at UPI Remarks

London Conservative party chairman Anthony Barber told the U S Chamber of Commerce he was tired of intellectuals attacking U S policy in Vietnam. He argued withdrawal would be unconditional surrender and invite communist expansion across Southeast Asia.

London UPI U.S. Chamber of Commerce United States Vietnam Anthony Barber U.S Free World Southeast Asia Laos Cambodia Thailand Malaysia Singapore Barber

Concorde first flight delayed to October over wiring issues

Toulouse France a UPI report states the debut Concorde SST has its inaugural flight postponed to at least October due to wiring problems.

Toulouse France UPI

Wife Runs Off With Priest Court Awards Damages

ILFORD England AP John J. O Dwyer won a divorce charging his wife ran away with the priest then serving as their Roman Catholic priest. The court named the former priest co respondent and ordered him to pay 1200 in damages. O Dwyer 52 and his wife 45 had sons 18 and 14. The court gave O Dwyer custody of the younger boy. The case was uncontested.

Ilford England John J. O’dwyer O’dwyer

Plead Guilty to Grand Theft Count in California Case

Arthur Shearer and his wife Jayneée pleaded guilty to grand theft in Los Angeles after cashing a forged county child support check. The $15 payment was accidentally issued for $19,065.15 from Mrs Shearer’s former husband. They face sentencing on April 11 before Commissioner Patrick Coleman.

Los Angeles Arthur Shearer Jayneée Shearer Superior Court Patrick Coleman

Benton County Board backs elementary center plan in Atkins dispute

Benton County board and state board defend June attachment on Atkins district. Hearing outlines survey bias claims and boycott concerns. witness Earl Cox stresses need for an Atkins elementary center to serve the community amid division with Cedar Rapids alignment.

Benton State Board of Public Instruction Cedar Rapids Floyd Ellson Benton County Board State Board Farber Earl Cox Belle Plaine William Carmichael Atkins Board Cox Atkins Ellson Carroll Humphrey Humphrey Keith Mossman Wilfred Becker Atkins Area

Want Ad Readers Seek Bargains and Quick Sales

A brisk want ad note invites readers to sell their bargains now with a simple dial 369 1234. The message emphasizes fast turnover and active bargain hunting.

Dial

Cedar Rapids Woman Dies Widowed Nurse at 83

Mrs Edward Lesinger Elsie Marie Lesinger 83 and widow of Cedar Rapids funeral director Edward G. Lesinger, a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident, died Wednesday. Born March 25, 1884, she had …

Elsie Marie Lesinger Cedar Rapids Edward G. Lesinger

Ray Danton Guest Stars on The Big Valley

Ray Danton appears as a guest star in The Big Valley airing Thursday at 9 PM in color on Channel 9. The episode features Danton joining the cast for an evening telecast event on the western series.

Ray. Danton Big Valley Channel 9

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