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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1983
Page
2
Obituaries for Mary A. Kolda Rex F. Bishop Caroline J. Stumpf William G. Spence Janda Paul John Towell Elizabeth S Warrington Bernice J Zerbee Ethel Jane Zerbee detail birth places, spouses, and burial plans. Services scheduled at Christ Church United Presbyterian Cedar Memorial Chapel and other area churches with memorials to local organizations.
Claude E. Wicks age 91 dies. survivors include wife Olive and children Marion Marvin Leonard with many grandchildren. Funeral today Burr Oak Methodist Church Decorah burial Burr Oak Cemetery. Ann Rowe Moyers 59 dies. husband Jack and children survive. services Monday George L. Gay's burial Oakland Iowa City. Orlinda M. Elenz 68 dies. siblings and in laws listed. services Monday Basilica of St Francis Xavier. Infant Jeremy Sparrgrove dies at birth. parents Jessica sister born. services today Roberson's Strawberry Point burial Strawberry Point Cemetery. Mary V. Burns 89 dies. survived by brother Lawrence sister Catherine. services Monday St Patrick's Church. Margaret E. George 79 dies. daughter Barbara Payne Iowa City. William Fielding McQuitty 94 dies. burial Marengo Cemetery. Esther D. Young 74 dies. nephew survives. services Monday Horner's burial Rose Hill. Al Hansen 73 dies. multiple relatives listed. services today Becker-Milnes Fayette burial Grandview Fayette. Lonnie Finks 83 dies. spouse Velma. services Monday Overton's burial Buckingham Cemetery.
A memo by Edward Rowny listing 18 staff slated for firing surfaced as a new obstacle to Kenneth Adelman’s confirmation as ACDA head. Senators questioned whether Adelman knew of administration purge plans. Adelman testified he did not. Rowny defended the points as not reflecting his views.
A 6300 strong crowd enjoyed Mickey Gilley T G Sheppard and Lee Greenwood with varied sound. Gilley energized the floor set while Greenwood suffered from poor sound though pleased fans with It Turns Me Inside Out and She’s Lyin. A future spring lineup includes Barbara Mandrell April 27 and Terri Gibbs with the Bellamy Brothers April 24.
James Gritz and four Americans, all Californians, quit the Laos border search and depart Thailand after pleading guilty to possessing a radio transmitter. They were fined 130 dollars each, given suspended one year jail terms, and ordered out of the country. Gritz said they would do better next time as the group heads to Tokyo and then Los Angeles.
A list of multiple births and family announcements appears, naming Kristie and Michael Mortland, Glennis and Kevin Miller, and numerous other couples with addresses in Cedar Rapids, Shellsburg, Marion, and Luzerne. Times show various emergency calls and incidents including medical emergencies, a chimney fire, and a possible grass fire between Thursday evening and Friday morning.
Iowa State Auditor Rich Johnson released an audit of Ottumwa showing about 115000 in transactions with firms connected to city officials. The report notes deteriorating finances, a 98000 insurance purchase, and purchases from entities tied to boards and commissions, urging legal guidance and action.
On this date in 1930 Mahatma Gandhi launched a sustained civil disobedience campaign against British rule in India. The movement aimed to protest colonial policies and mobilize mass nonviolent resistance across the country.
The Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscriptions: carrier $1.95 weekly. by mail Morning Editions and Sunday seven issues $9.20 for four weeks or $95 for 52 weeks. other states $125 for 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions where Gazette carrier service exists. Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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