Weather and notices from March weekend edition
Weather report shows high 32 and low 25 Saturday with scattered precipitation totaling 2.43 inches for March and 3.01 inches for 1970. Observed humidity 44 percent at 6 p.m. and NW wind at 17 mph. Family notices list births for Ronald Brehm Shellsburg and Larry Cutter family, with multiple new arrivals in Marion and Sioux City area communities.
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Gazette
Ronald Brehm
Shellsburg
Charles Ross
Sixteenth Avenue
Robert Buck
Southview Drive
Marion
James Turbett
White Pine Drive
Larry Cutter
Harold Drive
Obituary notices and memorials from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns
A long list of memorial gifts and funeral notices from numerous Iowa communities. Entries mention donations in memory of individuals and details on services and burial locations across towns such as Center Point Independence Oelwein Tama Traer Waukon Wellman Well man West Branch West Liberty West Union and others. Names include Leeta Lamb Elwood Schulpke J Ray Whitmore Gladys Chord Irene Minehart Herbert Beenk Lucius McLaughlin Keith Perrenaud and many more with church and cemetery details.
Marion services set for Max B. Berlin of city club
Max B. Berlin, 56, longtime Marion resident and former Berlin's Grocery manager, will be honored Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Marion. He died Saturday after a career linked to the Indian Creek Country Club. Survived by his wife, mother Grace Berlin, three daughters, 12 grandchildren, and a Seattle brother. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may visit Murdoch Chapel after 11 a.m. Monday.
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Marion
Max B. Berlin
Indian Creek Country Club
Cedar Rapids
Betty Murphey
Galena
Ill
U.S. Navy
Berlin
First United Methodist Church of
American Legion
Grace Berlin
Richard Schmid
Central City
Jerry Bullis
Harrisburg
Lary Nelson
Oxford
Ohio
Paul Berlin
Seattle
Lloyd C. Kellams
Cedar Memorial
Murdoch Chapel
City Briefs Update From Tuesday Optimists Meeting
Tuesday Optimists meet at 6 30 p m at the Colony Inn. Practical Nurses gather Wednesday at 7 p m at the Averill house 1120 Second Avenue SE to hear Dr Russell Collins on dental health. Industrial Engineers Cedar Rapids chapter meets Wednesday at the Embassy club with cocktail at 5 30 p m and dinner at 6 30 p m followed by a speech by Clifford Turman IBM representative.
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Optimists
Colony Inn
Averill House
Second Avenue SE
Russell Collins
Industrial Engineers
Cedar Rapids Area
American Institute of Industrial Engineers
Embassy Club
Clifford Turman
IBM
Police Investigate Weekend Breakins At School And Home
Cedar Rapids detectives investigate two weekend breakins. About 50 dollars stolen from Van Buren school at Fourteenth Avenue and Third Street SW, plus tools taken. A separate home breakin at 821 Twenty first Avenue SW involved about 35 dollars. entry gained by breaking a rear door.
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Cedar Rapids
van Buren School
Fourteenth Avenue
Third Street
Virginia Arnold
Twenty-first Avenue
Wallace Opens Campaign Sees Impact Already
Wallace kicks off gubernatorial bid in MOBILE with a rally before about 11,000, claiming his run already aids school desegregation efforts and vows to win the Democratic nomination despite opposition from national leaders. He blames a Washington conspiracy and promises Alabama’s voice will push for school and economic reforms.
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Mobile
Ala
George Wallace
Municipal
Wallace
Washington
Alabama
Voice of
Nixon
Banker Attacks IBA Tactics Over Bank Tax Bill
A bank leader criticized the IBA tactics after a tax bill passage, saying the bill reflected careful study and the will of the house Ways and Means Committee. He condemned abusive bulletins circulated to 669 Iowa banks and blamed those who made slanderous inferences for harming the association and state.
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IBA
House
Ways and Means Committee
Iowa
IRA
Advertise Where People Look in a Want Ad
A brief want ad urging readers to place classified notices. It directs potential advertisers to call the phone number 369 1234 for rates and placement. The item emphasizes reach and immediacy for local readership.
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Dial
Deaths Minnie J. Pinney of Cedar Rapids
Minnie J. Pinney aged 84 died Saturday at her Cedar Rapids home. Widow of George Pinney she was born October 4, 1887, and was a lifelong resident. Survived by several nephews she attended Immaculate Conception church with services set for Thursday at 9 a.m. Father Roger E. O'Brien to preside. burial in Mt. Calvary cemetery. Rosary will be recited Wednesday at Turner chapel east at 7:30 p.m. by Father O'Brien. friends may call after 1 p.m. Tuesday.
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Minnie J. Pinney
Second Ave
George Pinney
Cedar Rapids
O’brien
Turner East
Obituaries for Dannan Uthoff Anna Dostal and Rudolph Shank
Dannan D Uthoff 34 former Cedar Rapids resident died in Eldora after a long illness. Services set for Tuesday 10 30 a m Brush chapel with burial at Lenox cemetery near Amana. Surviving wife Pauline four children and one brother. Anna Dostal 86 Cedar Rapids native died in Stockdale California. Memorial service Tuesday 2 p m Janeba Kuba funeral home west burial at Czech National cemetery. Surviving daughter Lenora Barta and brother Frank Stastny. Rudolph E Shank 90 longtime Cedar Rapids resident died in Mill Valley California. Born August 17 1879 in Red Oak she lived in Cedar Rapids 1896 1969. Surviving husband daughter Nadine McMaster and sister Clyde A Kent. Services Tuesday 1 30 p m Keaton s funeral home San Rafael with burial at Mt Cemetery San Rafael.
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Cedar Rapids
Anna Dostal
Stockdale
California
Lenora Barta
Stockton
Frank Stastny
Janeba-Kuba Funeral Home
Theodore B. Hlubacek
Czech National Cemetery
Rudolph E. Shank
Mill Valley
Calif
Red Oak
Nadine McMaster
Tiburon
Clyde A. Kent
First Lutheran Church
Keaton
San Rafael
Mt. — Cemetery
San Raifael
Memorial Services for Rose M. Rejsa and Janeba Kuba
Memorial services set for Rose M. Rejsa Monday at 1 30 p.m. at Janeba Kuba Funeral Home west conducted by Pastor John M. Jensen of First Lutheran Church. Burial planned at Cedar Memorial Cemetery.
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Rejsa
Rose M
Janeba-Kuba Funeral Home
John M. Jensen
First Lutheran Church
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Baringer Seeks Second Term as Iowa Treasurer
Des Moines AP. State Treasurer Maurice Baringer of West Des Moines announced his bid for a second term in the Republican primary on June 2. A former eight year state representative from Oelwein and 1967 68 speaker, he cited reforms in control procedures for state funds and pledged further improvements.
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DES Moines
Maurice Baringer
West Des Moines
Baringer
Oelwein
Democrats Fault President’s Foreign Policy in State of World Speech
Democrats criticized the President’s State of the World message as lacking substance and candor. They backed multiyear funding proposals, opposed rhetoric over action, and urged real decisions and personnel over committees and bureaucracy.
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Congress
West Liberty Youth Found Dead in Field
The 14 year old Wayne Maurer Jr son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Maurer of West Liberty was found dead Saturday in a cornfield on the town outskirts. Deputies said he vanished Friday night after going out with friends prompting a search that began after midnight and located the body at dawn. An autopsy was ordered as the Muscatine county sheriff s office investigated.
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West Liberty
Wayne Maurer, Jr
Wayne Maurer
Muscatine County
Maurer
Wayne, Jr
Copter Firing Mishap Kills 3 GIs and Hs 19
In War Zone C near Saigon an American AH-1 Cobra gunship accidentally fired rockets into a group of U S troops, killing three and wounding 19. The incident follows a similar March 8 strike that killed three Vietnamese civilians and wounded 11. Authorities blame a firing-system failure.
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Saigon
U.S
Pentagon scrambles for all volunteer force path amid budget debate
A Pentagon working group led by Martin Anderson weighs plans to shift to an all volunteer force by early next month. A Gates commission urged a $3.2 billion boost to the $71.8 billion defense budget for pay raises and benefits, potentially shelving the draft after a two to three year transition. Officials warn costs could exceed $4 billion annually once below 2.5 million serve.
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Martin Anderson
Nixon
Administration
Defense
Thomas Gates
Congress
Vietnam
Pentagon
K.P
Officer Training Corps
Elton Remington 73 Marion resident dies after long illness
Elton Remington 73 of 2245 Brockman avenue Marion died Saturday after a long illness Born December 12 1896 at Pocatello Idaho he was married to Edna Leeks February 4 1920 in Marion He leaves wife two daughters Rita Urbanek of Marion and Vern Bakers Mt Vernon a son Elton Jr of Springville four sisters and 13 grandchildren Memorial services set for 2 p m Tuesday at the Chapel of Memories with Rev Lawrence Sprankle First Baptist Church officiating Burial Cedar Memorial funeral home after 2 p m Sunday and at Chapel of Memories after 10 a m Tuesday
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Marion
Elton Remington
Brockman Avenue
Pocatello
Idaho
Edna Leeks
Remington
Linn County
First Baptist Church
Rita Urbanek
Vern Baker
Mt. Vernon
Elton, Jr
Springville
W. B. Carpenter
St. Petersburg
Fla
Ralph Michel
Henry Adams
Monticello
James Hayes
Perry
Lawrence Sprankle
Cedar Memorial
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Chapel of Memories
Want Ads Help You Buy Sell or Trade
Local classifieds invite readers to call 369-1234 for help buying selling or trading items. The brief notice promotes assistance through the want ads section.
Postal Official Defends Foreign Mail Opening Rule
Washington officials defend new regulations allowing the opening of overseas mail without the recipient's consent while insisting personal mail is not targeted. The rule applies to universal postal union mail and could allow customs review of sealed overseas letters. Critics question privacy implications and who pushed the change.
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Washington
Department
Wolf
Federal Register
Childs
Customs Bureau
Treasury Department
Post Office
Customs
Universal Postal Union
America
Department of Justice
White House
Services set for Center Point youth Floyd Moore
Floyd Ray Moore fourteen died from injuries after a tractor fall on March 9 in Cedar Rapids. He was born December 3 1955 in Hannibal Missouri and belonged to First Christian church Center Point. Survived by father William Moore Anamosa foster parents Richard and Mrs Allbones Center Point three brothers a foster sister and three foster brothers. Services 2 p m Tuesday at First Christian Church Center Point burial Center Point cemetery. Murdoch's opened after 3 Sunday. Memorial fund suggested.
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Center Point
Floyd Ray Moore
Cedar Rapids
Hannibal
First Christian Church
Richard Allbones
Mike
Bill
Jim
Marie
Frank
Edward
Mark
Loren Jenks
Murdoch
Protests Target Draft Hearings Across Cities
The piece notes imminent hearings on the draft likely in April with varied tactics. Protests planned include office blockades, telephone inquiries, and a coffin with draft cards at the national draft headquarters. Women Strike for Peace supports actions including a Washington rally with Vicki King coordinating travel from New York and Philadelphia to join a White House demonstration.
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Washington
National Draft Headquarters
Women Strike For Peace
Vietnam
Vicki King
New York
Philadelphia
White House
Capitol Steps
Philena Fuller 83 Central City Resident Dies
Philena Z Fuller 83 longtime Central City resident died Friday in a Center Point nursing home. Born January 15 1887 in Helena Montana she married Arby Ray Fuller in Central City December 28 1904. he died January 15 1931 in Springville. Survived by five sons four daughters 47 grandchildren 87 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Monday at United Church of Christ Central City burial Blodgett cemetery. casket not opened after service.
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Central City
Philena Z. Fuller
Center Point
Helena
Mont
Arby “Ray” Fuller
Springville
Fuller
United Church of Christ of
Clellan
Mechanicsville
Avon
Oakville
Lynn
Harold
Gene Barry
Blodgett Cemetery
Murdoch Chapel
Cedar Rapids Gazette Economic Details and Rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines subscription and carrier rates from 1883 including 65 cents weekly by carrier and monthly or yearly mailing options. It notes U.S. territories accept Gazette subscriptions and that The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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U. S. Territories
Associated Press
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Bayberry Drive
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B Avenue
Richard D. Forest
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Clarence L. Engledow
Wilson Avenue
Larry L. Bock
Carriage Drive
Leeta Lamb
Elwood K. Schulpke
Illinois Comm. Men's Assn
Illinois Traveling Men’s Health
J. Ray Whitmore
George W. Alsop
C. C. Mil
Cedar Rapids Woman's Bowling Assoc. Inc
Gladys Chord
Lettie S. Hardwick
Irene Minehart
Rock Island Women's Club
Herbert Beenk
Kath
United Church of Christ
Murdoch’s
Floyd Moore
St. John’s
Hopkinton
Jessie C. Keith
First Presbyterian Church
Goettsch’s
Independence
Charles Ralston
White's
John Reagan
Keystone
Eldo Jordt
Fellmer’s
Tama
Henry FE. Williard
Peoria
Mason-Hand
Traer
Stephen S. Kindera
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Overton’s
Waukon
Bernard Knatson
St. John's Lutheran Church
Wellman
Leon Miller
Max Berlin
Klingler
Rock Island
Teahen Funeral Home
First Avenue NW
Oxnard
Elaine Kerrigan
Dannan D. Uthoff
Eldora
Brush Chapel
E. C. Wolf
Lennox Cemetery
Amana
Uthoff
Fairfax
Hoth Trucking Co
Pauline
Ann
Jay
Amy
William Uthoff
Maurice
Senate
Novak Monument CO
14Th Ave
Philena Fuller
Che
Geneto
Lowe
Ig Martin
Kinsey Memorial
Srd
John E. Lapes
3Rd Ave
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