Deaths and funeral notices from Cedar Rapids area
Obituaries list Erma M. Rush 64 of Park Towne Court NE who died at St. Luke's Hospital after illness. Also announced are services and memorials for many others including Mason City and Cedar Rapids residents with names such as Krejci, Weatherbee, Goeldner, Britton, Drakos, Herbst, White, Reeves, and Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma M. Rush
Park Towne Court
St. Luke's Hospital
Edwin J. Krejci
25Th Ave
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Marie Elias
Palmyra
FMC Corp
Trinity United Methodist Church
Czech Heritage Foundation Inc
Western Fraternal Life Association Lodge No
George Baxa
Solon
Charles E
Janeba-Kuba Funeral Home
Robert A. Dennett
Czech National Cemetery
Grace H. Herbst
Lisbon
Morgan Funeral Home
Margaret L. White
Cedar Rapids Fifth Avenue
Turner Chapel East
John R. Reeves
Ninth St. NW
Teahen Funeral Home
First ever human fetus surgery offers new hope
Doctors describe the 25 minute procedure on an 21 week fetus with hydronephrosis performed inside the mother's womb. The operation, led by Dr Michael Harrison, aimed to relieve urinary blockage and save the fetus, but the baby died hours after birth due to prior damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England Journal of Medicine
Michael Harrison
University of California In
San Francisco
Mitchell Golbus
Roy Filly
Peter Callen
Michael Katz
Alfred deLorimier
Mark Rosen
Albert Jonsen
Harrison
Allergic reactions and toxins linked to SIDS findings
ATLANTA AP Two studies presented at the American Society for Microbiology suggest SIDS may arise from allergic reactions in infants with immune deficiencies or from bacterial poisons produced by Clostridium difficile. Researchers warn the work does not prove human crib death toxins cause SIDS and call for further human studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
American Society For Microbiology
St. John’s University
New York
Constantine Efthymiou
Biologic Sciences
St. John’s
Stephen Arnon
California Department of Health Services
Arnon
Gluing Fabric Tips for Sewing Beginners
This tip of the day warns that fabric glues carry risks such as stains seepage and stiffness. Test glue on fabric before use and observe color bleed or sticky residue. Learn removal methods in advance and use glue sparingly to avoid accidents.
Libyan oil boycott unlikely to impact U.S. prices or supply
U.S. move to bar Libyan oil and restrict high tech export gear is not expected to disrupt U.S. supplies or prices amid a world oil surplus. Analysts warn Libya could suffer revenue losses and face export challenges, while retaliation fears include possible U.S. import cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
United States
Libya
State Department
U.S
Department of Energy
General Accounting Office
State prison crowding risks emergency in Iowa
Iowa parole board official warned a crowded prison count will likely force an overcrowding emergency next week if the 2,668 inmates tally on Tuesday remains above the 2,650 limit for a 45th day. Don Olson noted 52 inmates have been released this month but new arrivals keep the count above legal bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
UPI
Iowa Parole Board
Don Olson
Vital Statistics Births and alarms Wednesday notices
March 9 and 10 births listed for multiple couples with names and addresses. Also a string of timed calls: false alarm at 3130 16th Ave SW, medical emergencies at 1040 Third Ave SE and 1515 Eighth St SW, mistaken alarm at 1710 16th St SE, sprinkler pipe break at Third St and 16th Ave SE, cigarette in car seat at 4144 First Ave NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
16Th Ave
Third Ave
Eighth St
16Th St
Third Street
16Th Avenue
First Ave
Liquor Sales Down In Iowa January Storm Losses
Liquor sales in January declined by 10 percent from a year earlier due to bad weather and weak economy. State Liquor Director Rolland Gallagher cited store closures during storms and a 6.9 percent unemployment rate, with specific city declines listed in Dubuque Cedar Rapids Davenport Sioux City and Waterloo Cedar Falls. Meanwhile profits for the first seven months of the fiscal year rose by 300000, aided by state stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Rolland Gallagher
Gallagher
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Sioux City
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Linn County Extends Registration Enforcement Window
Linn County Treasurer James Hennessey announced an enforcement date for renewing motor vehicle registrations. Starting Sunday midnight, owners with 1982 plates or validation stickers face simple misdemeanor citations up to 100 dollars and 10 percent penalty for lapsed renewals. The treasurer’s office at 930 First St. SW remains open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Friday to handle renewals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
James Hennessey
Hennessey
Linn County Administrative Office
First St
Panel rules on juvenile crime records in Iowa
Des Moines Iowa UPI The House Judiciary Committee approved revisions to juvenile justice laws making many youths’ names public when charged with serious offenses. Changes include public records for complaints in 14 or older cases if the offense would be an aggravated misdemeanor or felony for an adult and allowing courts to remove an adult from a residence in sexual abuse cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
UPI
House
Judiciary Committee
Walter Conlon
R-Muscatine
Sigourney Board Hires Mechanic and Sets Dismissal Hearings
Sigourney school board approves contract for Sam Stull as general bus maintenance mechanic on a four month trial replacing Karl Matzen who resigned in January. It also schedules private hearings at 7 p.m. March 19 for six teachers facing termination amid lower enrollment and declining revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Sigourney School Board
Sam Stull
Stull
Karl Matzen
Craig Downing
Tipton Board OKs 1982 83 School Budget
Tipton Community School District approves a 1982 83 budget of 2 748 556 with a local tax levy of 11 40 per 1 000 assessed valuation and total local askings of 1 442 372. The budget is lower than this year due to reduced site fund expenditures after retiring debt. Also approves a girls gymnastics camp run by Dean Jedlicka and accepts the resignation of long time art teacher John Dickerson. Antenna site agreement for Kirkwood 2 way TV tower and classroom space approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Dean Jedlicka
John Dickerson
Kirkwood
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Puuutid Masco
Minnesota
Robert R. Rush
Rush Construction Co
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Fourscore Club
E! Kahir Shrine
Ladies Kiwanis Club
Cedar Rapids Ladies Home Builders Association
Sherry Rich
Washington, D.C
Bob Rush
Dorothy Nelson
Dallas
Texas
Warren
Ward Harbaugh
Manchester
Cedar Memorial Chapel of
Eugene Hancock
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Vinton
Guttenberg
William H
Pop) Schrunk
United Methodist Church
Friends
Tuecke-Allyn's
Bethel Cemetery
Osterdock
Lamont
Jean Viola Reed
Grace United Methodist Church
Fawcett's
Madison Cemetery
A. Marguerite Carter
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Bohnenkamp-Vernon’s
Oakland Cemetery
Martelle
George M. Britton
Martello Methodist Church
Oelwein
James R. Weatherbee
First Baptist Church
Woodlawn
Brant-Kern’s
Katie D. Goeldner
Holm’s
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Williamsburg
Mary Williams Wolfe
Prescott, Ariz
Uhlmann
William J. Drakos
Apple Valley
Calif
Swisher
Mr. Drakos
Agnes Payer
Harvey
Victorville
Ralph and
Ray
Joseph P
Della Millsap
Rose Voss
Clinton
Christie Smerkal
Libby Siemer
Stella Sturm
Mary Caperonis
Irene Willis
Barstow
Kerns Funeral Home
Solomon
Emma L
Murdoch Chapel
Marion
John Lippincott
Springville
Johnson
Gayle E
Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories
American Heart Association
Seventh Ave
G. Henry Schuler
Tripoli
Schuler
Deloitte, Haskins & Sells
Gulf Oil Corp
Energy Department
St. Luke's
Jeanne
Keith Dudley
Rowley
Theresa A. Keller
Toddville
Tamara Morrow
Lisa
John van Wecel
Kelly
Steven Formanek
Belle Plaine
Nancy
Brian Wilson
Atkins
Eileen
Geoffrey Perry
Lynbrook Drive
Mary Beth
Dale Sexton
E Ave
Sally Mae Hopker
Eighth Ave
Barbara A
Jon L. Jelinek
Jacelyn Lynn
Michael F. Richard
Richard Michael
Barbara Lynn Kelzenberg
Deborah Jean
Robert Gene Lindberg
Dave E
Steven D. Lumbus
Linda Lee
Jon Carl Kowalsky
Jeffrey S
Debra M. Cavin
Robert James
Hilda Jane Raymer
Sigourney Board
Keokuk
Tipton Board OK
The
Gazette Company
U.S. Territories
Associated Press
AP News
John E. Lapes
Dial
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