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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1969
Page
2
The daily weather summary lists highs and precipitation in multiple cities with a noon humidity reading and wind data. It also reports legislative actions in the Iowa General Assembly, including HF206 and SF226 progress, and notes adjournment. Obituaries and funeral notices across Iowa towns follow with multiple names and service details.
Stanley Cejka, 53, of 1031 Nineteenth Street SE, told police he was beaten and robbed of $15 by two men after leaving the One-O-Two club on Third Avenue SW. They drove him to a field near Bowling Street and Thirty-sixth Avenue SW, beat him, took his billfold, and left him in the field before he was treated at Mercy hospital.
The article recalls tributes from Bob Hope and J Earl Endacott amid outpourings from Harris and Earl Warren. Senators Mansfield and Scott praise his character and legacy, noting his wartime leadership and postwar peace efforts. Warren says the Supreme Court will adjourn briefly.
Officials report a mass grave near Da Nang containing 57 exhumed bodies of civilians kidnapped from Hue during the Tet offensive. Some victims show wrists bound with wire. more bodies are being recovered daily as the investigation continues.
Prairie View Texas AP reports a stabbing at Prairie View A M dormitory left Wesley Davidson dead. About 100 students clashed between athletes and non athletes, setting three wooden buildings ablaze. State police estimated $40,000 in damages as Rangers and highway patrol aided sheriff's deputies.
The Eisenhower funeral continues from the cathedral to a Capitol procession with a riderless horse, then moves through the Rotunda. The casket will lie in state, followed by a train voyage to Union Station. Burial will occur at the Eisenhower Center in Abilene, near his boyhood home.
Paris AP reports Army General Emile Riedinger aged 92, the last survivor among allied officers who accepted the German surrender on November 11 1918, died Saturday. He was 92.
Evangelist Billy Graham, visiting Israel briefly, met Foreign Minister Abba Eban on Friday and toured sacred sites as part of a private visit.
Cedar Rapids community leader C C Birr 1120 Forest Dr SE was named United Community Service volunteer service award recipient at a 200 attendance meeting at the Coliseum Armory. He was elected first vice president as Robert M L Johnson became UCS president with other officers and directors named for three year terms.
City briefs note Mrs. Ben Zumwalt convalescing at home after St. Luke's, plus film at Coe auditorium and box office ads. Honors include Prof. E L Roger scholarship for Holly Brisbon and dean's list for Dianne Wright and Abbott Lipsky Jr. Temple Judah sale and local bond news follow, with beauty salons, five year awards, and a Cedar Rapids community note. IBM workers win campaign honor. UCS critique by leaders closes. Resin and trinkets advertised by Nimmer's.
Four Cedar Rapids men face breaking and entering charges after a Saturday morning incident at Tic-Toc tavern. John Ferree 19, John Frazier 18, James Bradshaw 22, and Robert Santee 18 were held on $2,500 bond. Bradshaw was shot at fleeing, sustained facial injuries, and treated at St Luke's before jail. Officers recovered five cigars and loose change. Ferree had prior shoplifting arrest.
Tammy Fulmer a 16 year old from 1945 Thirtieth street drive SE was treated at Mercy hospital for possible head injuries after a traffic crash Saturday afternoon. She rode as a passenger in a car driven by Linda K Sweet at Eastern boulevard and Liberty drive SE where the Merchants Delivery truck operated by Donald Q Schmidt collided and tipped onto its side. Sweet was charged with failure to carry and display a valid Iowa driver's license.
A 59 year old woman told district court she set fire to their home to shield her husband who she said left a burning cigarette near a couch. The arson charge was dismissed.
A Madrid court fined five men 14.6 million dollars for smuggling, the largest contraband fine in Spanish history, reflecting a major crackdown on organized crime and illicit trade activities.
Iowa's three state universities will operate as usual Monday for Eisenhower's funeral day. The University of Iowa will dismiss 3:30 p.m. classes for students to view services on TV. non academic staff may be excused where feasible. UNI plans a 3:30 p.m. memorial on campus. Iowa State suspends 3:30 p.m. classes.
New York AP report notes $29 million was paid by two airlines and the federal government to settle suits arising from the 1960 Staten Island collision that killed 128 aboard two airliners and eight on the ground. United and Trans World Airlines settled as Judge Abruzzo unsealed papers. radar negligence claims were rejected. The highest award reached $750,000 to an unidentified pilot’s estate.
Cedar Rapids resident Louie Frederick Christiansen 1907 05 08 born Battle Creek Michigan died Friday after a long illness He married Elizabeth Epler in 1934 He leaves wife three sons Martha Erlacher 12 grandchildren two sisters and two brothers Memorial service at Turner Chapel East 10 30 a m Monday cremation to follow Friends may call Chapel until 10 a m Monday Cancer Society cancer fund favored
Mrs Earl T Ellingson 65 of 2309 Coldstream Avenue NE died Friday after a short illness She was born November 22 1903 at Watkins and married Earl Theodore Ellingson February 18 1925 in Cedar Rapids She worked 12 years at LeFebvre Corp retiring in 1966 She belonged to St Mark s Lutheran church Royal Neighbors Lodge and Norway Garden club Surviving are her husband two daughters a son two sisters a brother seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren Memorial services 1030 AM Monday at St Mark s Lutheran church conducted by Rev David F Larson Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call at Cedar Memorial funeral home after 1 PM Sunday and at the church after 9 AM Monday Casket to remain closed after the service
Charles William Clark, 56, of 1514 C avenue NE, formerly of North English, died Friday. He had lived in Cedar Rapids 26 years, born Jan 2, 1913, in South English. Employed at Nissen Co nine years. Surviving: two daughters, Mrs. Lester Oberbreckling and Mrs. George Hill, Cedar Rapids. four grandchildren. one sister, Mrs. William Anderson, South English. one brother, Marvin D. Clark, Anamosa. Memorial services 2 p.m. Monday at Chapel of Memories by Rev. Donald T. Caspers of Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Burial Cedar Memorial at Chapel of Memories after.
A three story commercial and apartment building in Plainfield New Jersey caught fire early Saturday killing seven people. Fire officials investigated the cause and worked to recover victims and control the blaze.
Vivienne Delores Wratten 33 year Cedar Rapids resident wife of Walter F. Wratten died Friday after a sudden illness. Born January 7 1895 in Woonsocket South Carolina she married May 3 1915 in Worthington Minnesota. Survived by husband two sons Dr Jay G Wratten Cedar Rapids William F Wratten Arlington Heights Illinois daughter Shirley W Syers Bettendorf eight grandchildren. Services at chapel east at 9 am Monday by Dr John P Woods Graveside Oak Hill cemetery Estherville 3:30 pm Monday call until 9 pm Sunday casket not opened after service.
H Gordon Donnan Ward former Cedar Rapids resident and cattle buyer for Wilson and Co died in Dubuque Friday. Survived by wife three children six grandchildren two brothers William Cedar Rapids Donald Marion and four sisters including Mrs H E Herrington Cedar Rapids. Services 11 a m Monday at St Patrick's Church Dubuque.
Alton C. McCloud formerly of Cedar Rapids died March 21 at age 87 after moving to Hermosa Beach California two years ago. He worked 42 years at Iowa Windmill and Pump Co. in Cedar Rapids before retiring. Survived by wife Minnie daughter Evelyn Rogers and a granddaughter. Services and burial were held in California.
C R Mourning notes the county conservation board headquarters in Central City will close Monday. Former President Eisenhower's funeral is scheduled for 3 30 p m Iowa time at the Washington National Cathedral. The body will be transported by train to Abilene Kansas for burial at the Eisenhower Library site.
Plans for the Washington High visit by the North Central Evaluation team were changed. The 6:30 p.m. banquet was canceled, and faculty members are asked to meet the team at 7:30 p.m. in the Little Theater.
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