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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1967

Page

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Five-Day Weather Outlook and Local Updates

The daily record lists Sunday temperatures and precipitation for major cities led by Chicago 42 and 28 inches. The five day forecast anticipates near normal in the east and 4 to 6 degrees below in the west with rain or snow late week and modest totals.

Bismarck Mineapolis Chicago N. Orleans Denver New York Duluth Omaha L. Angeles Phoenix Miami Seattle

Weather update and accident report near Vinton

Weather notes indicate rain and snow should end by Monday night with clearing skies Tuesday. Two-vehicle wreck 2 miles south of Vinton involved Donald Wilson and Larry Leighton as slushy roads caused loss of control. about 800 dollars damage to each vehicle. under investigation. Eastern Iowa may see seasonal temperatures with minor river rises possible on Cedar, Iowa, Skunk and Des Moines rivers.

Donald S. Wilson Waterloo Larry J. Leighton Sibley Benton County Wilson Weather Bureau Iowa U.S Cedar Skunk Des Moines

Study Approval Moves Civic Center Toward Reality

Cedar Rapids considers a $21 000 feasibility study for a downtown civic center with $5 000 each from the Chamber of Commerce and Greater Downtown Association and city planning funds covering the rest. The study will yield preliminary architectural drawings and assess income potential versus operating costs to decide if the project, tied to urban renewal plans on First Avenue E, should proceed.

Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Greater Downtown Assn Johnson the Gazette Don Salyer Salyer Civic Center First Avenue E Third Fifth Streets

Auto safety push seen as sales stimulus

The agency notes that after resisting standards, U.S. auto makers are moving toward voluntary safety features to boost sales. The review says manufacturers now see safety as a competitive edge and will likely introduce widespread safety options to stimulate demand.

Obituary for Elmer J. Ferriter Cedar Rapids resident

Elmer J. Ferriter 70 of 1604 I avenue NE Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a long illness. Born Milwaukee January 6 1897 he married Eleonore Mueller June 7 1920 in Milwaukee. He worked 47 years for Standard Oil retiring in 1962 and was a World War I veteran and editor of the Hanford post American Legion publication. Surviving are his wife three daughters Joan Wilde Mary Ellen Mighton Doris Mae Henningsen, 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Requiem Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception church with burial at Mt. Calvary cemetery. Military rites by Hanford post at graveside. Parish Rosary 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Knights of Columbus Rosary 8 p.m. Tuesday. Friends may call Brady Mortuary after 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Elmer John Ferriter I Avenue Cedar Rapids Milwaukee Eleonore Mueller Ferriter Standard Oil Co Hanford Post American Legion Post 40 and 8 Society Knights of Columbus Lodge Immaculate Conception Church Joan Wilde Mary Ellen Mighton Midland Mich Doris Mae Henningsen Arvada Colo William Roach Mt. Calvary Cemetery Knights of Columbus Brady Mortuary

Cal­vin Fullerton 1888 Cedar Rapids Engineer Dies

Calvin David Fullerton aged 1011 Daniels street NE Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a brief illness. Born February 8 1888 in Wadena Indiana he was a longtime Rock Island railroad engineer member of First Congregational church and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Survivors include Roy D. Fullerton Sarasota Florida and Lee Fullerton Chicago. Funeral chapel east at 3 p.m. Tuesday officiated by Rev J Richard Wagner at Cedar Memorial. Friends may call until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. casket will not be opened after the service.

Calvin David Fullerton Daniels Street Cedar Rapids Rock Island Road Wadena Ind Fullerton First Congregational Church Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Roy D. Fullerton Sarasota Fla Lee Fullerton Chicago Turner Chapel J. Richard Wagner Cedar Memorial

Roup Rites Held For Former North Western Employee

Andrew J. Roup a 1115 Sixteenth Avenue SW resident of Cedar Rapids for 41 years died Sunday after a sudden illness. Born May 3 1890 in Nebraska he married Ida Schroeder on Oct 12 1911 in Clinton. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way. Surviving are a granddaughter three great grandchildren two sisters and two brothers. Funeral at 12 noon Tuesday at chapel conducted by Rev Alvin C Hornbostel. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Andrew J. Roup Sixteenth Avenue North Western Railroad Cedar Rapids Nebraska Ida C. Schroeder Clinton Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Viola Wilsey Wall, S. D Bell Adams Webster City Lester Roup Low Moor Guy Roup Turner Chapel Alvin C. Hornbostel Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Edith Lord Dies After Long Illness at 83

Edith Lord, 83, of 1900 E Avenue NW, died Saturday after a long illness. The obituary notes she was born in and details of her later life are incomplete in the fragment.

Edith Lord E Avenue NW

Albert Lea photographer Gabriel M. Hanson dies at 95

Gabriel Martin Hanson 95 of 201 Janice Drive NW died after a short illness Sunday. Born October 29 1871 in Iowa he ran a photography business in Albert Lea Minnesota before retiring to live with his niece Mrs Harold Mason. Services Tuesday at 2 30 p m Teahen chapel conducted by Rev Thomas S Hulme Burial Wednesday at 10 a m Graceland Cemetery Albert Lea Friends may call Teahen chapel after 7 p m Monday

Gabriel Martin Hanson Janice Drive Iowa Albert Lea Minn Harold Mason Grace Episcopal Church Teahen Thomas S. Hulme Graceland Cemetery Teahen Chapel

James Yanda 90 Dies After Long Illness

James Yanda 90 of 1801 First Street SW Cedar Rapids died Monday after a long illness. Born in Czechoslovakia June 3 1876 he came to the United States in 1881 and Cedar Rapids in 1931. He retired from Illinois Central railroad and served as Cedar Rapids health officer. Surviving are his wife Anna two sons Edward Waterloo and Russell Green Bay a stepdaughter Mrs George McDonald Cedar Rapids three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorial services Wednesday at 2 in Janeba Kuba funeral home by Rt Rev Msgr Anthony W Chihak. Burial Czech National cemetery. Rosary Tuesday at 8 in the funeral home with calls after 7 Monday. Military graveside services by VFW post 788.

James Yanda First Street Czechoslovakia United States Cedar Rapids Illinois Central Railroad Dows United Wis George McDonald Janeba-Kuba Anthony W. Chihak Czech National Cemetery VFW Post

Cedar Rapids Woman Bessie Rowray Meding er Dead After Illness

Cedar Rapids resident Bessie Mae Rowray Medinger 47 died Saturday after a brief illness. Born February 15 1902 in Vinton she was married to El mer Medinger September 25 1955 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by husband five sons five daughters a stepson three stepdaughters a brother three sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services at chapel east 10 30 a m Tuesday with Rev Douglas Baltz of Edgewood Baptist church.

Bessie Mae Rowray Medinger Second Street Cedar Rapids Vinton Elmer Medinger Richard E Lloyd L Norman C Jack W Victor R. Rowray Ceder Rapids Bessie McCright Myra Sue Voshell Waterloo Naomi McCulloch Licking Beulah Kasner Ft. Lauderdale Fla Turner Chapel East Douglas Baltz Edgewood Baptist Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Death of John G Callas 49 Cedar Rapids Resident

John G Callas 49 of 1732 Texas avenue NE Cedar Rapids died suddenly Monday. Born Cedar Rapids August 21 1917 he worked for Collins Radio Co. Surviving: his wife Evelyn Parazil two daughters Mrs Dennis Northland and Mary Kay Callas two sons Dennis J and Richard Cedar Rapids two sisters Mrs Charles Engler and Mrs Russell Dominick and two grandchildren Memorial services at Kuba Funeral Home Wednesday at 10 30 AM.

John G. Callas Texas Avenue Cedar Rapids Collins Radio Co Evelyn Parazil Dennis Northland Mary Kay Callas Dennis J Richard Charles Engler Russell Dominick Pierz Minn Kuba Funeral Home

Obituary of Herbert F. Nelson Cedar Rapids resident

Herbert F. Nelson 65 of 1153 McLeod Drive NE Cedar Rapids died Monday after a brief illness. Born November 7 1901 in Goodell he married Agnes T. Eckrich May 16 1946 in Iowa City. A World War II veteran he belonged to St Matthew's church Knights of Columbus Elks Cedar View Country Club. Survived by his wife funeral arrangements to be announced. Friends may call Turner Chapel East.

Herbert F. Nelson McLeod Drive Cedar Rapids Hamilton Seed Co Goodell Agnes T. Eckrich Iowa City St. Matthew’s Church Knights of Columbus Elks Club Cedar View Country Club Turner Chapel East

Memorial Services for Nebendahl and Petro

Memorial services are held for Victoria-Re Quiem Nebendahl at St. Patrick's Church with a High Mass at 9 30 a.m. led by Rev J Robert McDonald. Burial follows at St John's Cemetery with a rosary at 8 p.m. at Teahen chapel. Private memorials for E R Petro take place at Beatty Bearle funeral home at 3 p.m. Tuesday with cremation by Dr Glenn W McMichael of St Paul's Methodist Church. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday until 2 p.m. Tuesday. Petro was a longtime Cedar Rapids Elks Club member.

Anthony W. Chihak St. John’s Cemetery Nebendahl Victoria St. Patrick’s Church Robert McDonald Father McDonald Teahen Petro E. R Beatty-Bearle Glenn W. McMichael St. Paul’s Methodist Church

Cedar Rapids RTA Advances Bus Plan Bids and Operator

The Cedar Rapids Regional Transit Authority moved toward a municipal bus system by opening bids for 47 passenger buses from Flxible Co and 45 passenger buses from GM. H. J. Hampton was chosen to operate with a $1000 monthly minimum or 5 percent of gross revenue, while talks continued on buying the City Lines building and HUD grant matters.

Cedar Rapids Regional Transit Authority RTA Flxible Co Loudenville Ohio H. J. Hampton Whittier Washington, D.C City Lines Eighth Street NW City Lines, Inc ABC Bus Sales St. Louis Dean Wagner Bob Carson Nicholas Scholtus Wagner Trus Hampton Bus Drivers’ Union National City Lines Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD Bob Johnson Raymond Bagley Regional Transit Corp

Garfield awards honor 42 boys recipients list

Friday ceremony at Garfield school honored 42 boys including Mike Long Kurt Bradley David Prosser Brian Boesenberg Randy Stefani Gary Schmidt Matt Steitzer Kirk Nipper John Seery Mark Berry Marty Gordon Mark Wanless Dennis Willis and Jim Wells with awards for achievement.

Garfield School Mike Long Kurt Bradley David Prosser Brian Boesenberg Randy Stefani Gary Schmidt Matt Steitzer Kirk Nipper John Seery Mark Berry Marty Gordon Mark Wanless Dennis Willis Jim Wells

Threatened Airline Clerk Strike Halted

A threatened walkout by about 3000 National Airlines clerks and ticket agents was averted by a settlement that resolves all disputed issues in the labor dispute.

Washington National Airlines

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