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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1966

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Five Day Weather Outlook with Temperatures and Precipitation

The forecast shows Tuesday highs around 68 and lows near 41 in several cities including Bismarck Chicago Denver and New York. Five day temperatures trend near normal in the northeast and above normal in the southwest with minimal daily changes and showers possible Sunday or Monday. Normal highs and lows given with precipitation totals around .15 inch or less. Weather data covers barometer humidity wind sunrise and sunset times as of March 29, 1965, including local family notices and divorce petitions.

Local Marriage Licenses and Fire Incidents Reported

Marriage licenses issued to Terry J. Nemecek and Nancy J. Salter of Cedar Rapids. Sammy L. Rudd of Central City and Marilyn K. Ellis of Sac City. Stanley Johnson of Fairfax and Helen Echols of Walford. Fire incidents include a small boy with matches starting a fire damaging a shower curtain at 1602 A Avenue NE at 9 51 a m Tuesday, a trash fire spreading to leaves at 431 Cottage Grove SE at 12 56 p m Tuesday, and an overheated washer motor at 2905 Mansfield Avenue SE at 3 15 p m Tuesday.

Terry J. Nemecek Nancy J. Salter Cedar Rapids Sammy L. Rudd Central City Marilyn K. Ellis Sac City Stanley Johnson Fairfax Helen Echols Walford A Avenue NE Cottage Grove SE Mansfield Avenue

Municipal Court Daily Docket Includes Fines and Services

The Municipal Court lists multiple speeding and traffic violations with fines from 10 to 25 dollars plus costs. It also covers drunkenness and other civil matters, with numerous funeral and service notices for residents across Iowa cities.

Farmers Told Sign Soil Bank And Go Fishing

Henderson Tennessee AP report on Chester County farmers urged to sign up for the soil bank and related feed grain and cotton programs with a final signup date of April 1 1966. ACSC officials say most farmers have enrolled and explain the program pays farmers to idle acreage to reduce surplus.

Henderson, Tenn Chester County Soil Bank Frank Bow Ohio County Agricultural Conservation and Stabilization Committee ACSC Bow R. L. Plunk Chester County Acsc The Plunk

Khrushchev Ousted From Power At 1964 Party Meeting

At the October 1964 plenary of the Communist Party Central Committee Khrushchev was denounced and removed from leadership. He faced accusations of cult of personality and violating party principles as re-examination of Stalin's crimes continued. Yegorychev rejected smear campaigns and praised past work guiding the party since the Bolshevik Revolution.

Khrushchev Stalin Yegorychev

Former Iowa Marshal Dies at Oelwein

70, a retired Oelwein monument dealer, dies Tuesday. He served as United States marshal for northern Iowa for six years and was an assistant to former Rep. James Bramwell of Cedar Rapids during his two terms. Survived by his wife, a son, three daughters, four sisters, and eight grandchildren. Services Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Sacred Heart church with rosaries Wednesday at 8:30 and 9 p.m. at Brant's.

Oelwein Clement Crahan United States Northern Iowa James Bramwell Cedar Rapids Sacred Heart Church Brant’s

Deferment Plot Exposed After Air Force Form Change

The FBI revealed a scheme where fathers bought deferments for their sons. After payments, copies were mailed to boards, but an air force form change let boards keep receiving older deferment forms. One son claimed he had no awareness of his father’s purchase.

Air Force FBI

Cedar Falls Legislator Charged in Des Moines Hit and Run

State Rep. William P. Wilson 28 of Cedar Falls was arrested in Cedar Falls on a warrant charging failure to aid the injured after a Des Moines hit and run fatality. The victim, McKinney Thomas 65, died after being found near Fourth and Locust. The hood ornament matched Wilsons Rambler Marlin, car impounded. Wilson posted $1000 bond and faces arraignment in Des Moines April 12.

Des Moines Cedar Falls William P. Wilson Wilson Des Wilson Moines McKinney Thomas Fourth and Locust E. Dale Allen Earl L. Immer Allen Thomas Luther Glanton, Jr Forest Eastman

Truck Driver Injured As Semi Jackknifes Near Cedar Rapids

Weldon Woltz a 38 year old Grand Junction man received a broken jaw and broken teeth when his empty semi jackknifed at the junction of highways 30 and 21 west of Cedar Rapids about 1 a m He was hospitalized at St Luke s Hospital Cedar Rapids after he apparently fell asleep.

Weldon Woltz Grand Junction Cedar Rapids Woltz St. Luke’s Hospital

Obituary tribute for Joseph Havlena age 97

Joseph Havlena 97 of 920 Twenty sixth street SE Cedar Rapids died early Wednesday after a lingering illness He was born March 24 1869 in Belcice Czechoslovakia came to the United States in 1895 and lived in Cedar Rapids since His survivors include a daughter Mrs Frank Unzeitig a son Charles in Washington DC two grandchildren two great grandchildren and a sister Mrs Ema Barta He was a retiree of Wilson and Co His wife died February 27 1955 He belonged to St Wenceslaus parish and Mladocech Lodge Z C B J Services and calling details were arranged by Kuba funeral home and Brady Mortuary with Saints church officiating

Joseph Havlena Twenty-sixth Street Belcice Czechoslovakia United States Cedar Rapids Havlena Wilson and Co Frank Unzeitig Charles Washington D. C Ema Barta

Cedar Rapids residents Charles Stout and Alma Hiland die

Charles Albert Stout 91 of Cedar Rapids and Alma M Hiland 81 of Cedar Rapids died within days of each other. Stout formerly of 621 C Avenue NE and a Cherry Burrell Corp. employee. survived by daughter Mac K Duarte son Donald A sister Alice Seeley and a granddaughter great grandchildren. Burial at Shiloh cemetery with services announced. Hiland widow of George Hiland died after a long illness. survived by two daughters a stepson seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Services planned at Ellis Park Church of God with burial at Cedar Memorial. vis­its at Beatty Bearle funeral home.

Charles Albert Stout C Avenue NE Cedar Rapids Cherry Burrell Corp Farley Pearl Mac K. Duarte Glendale Calif Donald A Alice Seeley Anamosa Stout St. Paul’s Methodist Church Turner Chapel Shiloh Alma M. Hiland Ninth Street George Hiland Eldora Viola Minehart Albert Lea, Minn Melvin Lust Andrew Hiland Hiland Ellis Park

Death of Geneva Fern Broachey Cedar Rapids resident

Geneva Fern Broachey 67 of 2133 Forty-ninth Street NE Cedar Rapids died after a long illness. Born February 7 1899 she belonged to the Pythian Sisters and First Church of the Nazarene. Survived by her husband Daniel R Broachey and sister Mrs Oscar Lindelof of El Monte California. Preceded in death by her son Roger in 1942. Friends may call after 2 PM Thursday at Cedar Memorial funeral home where funeral arrangements are being completed.

Geneva Fern Broachey Forty-ninth Street Cedar Rapids Broachey Pythian Sisters First Church of the Nazarene Daniel R. Broachey Oscar Lindelof el Monte Calif Roger Cedar Memorial Funeral Home

Adelaide Hannah obituary in Chrisman church death

Adelaid Hannah 84 widow of Philip Hannah and resident of Chrisman Illinois died in a Cedar Rapids nursing home Wednesday morning after a brief illness. Born April 11 1881 at Chrisman she was a Dennison University graduate and Methodist church member. John R. Miller of Cedar Rapids three grandchildren and one brother Robert Jenness of Chrisman survive. Body moved from Turner chapel to Scott funeral home Chrisman with services planned Saturday.

Adelaid Hannah Philip Hannah Chrisman Ill Cedar Rapids John R. Miller Robert Jenness Hannah Methodist Church Dennison University Granville Ohio Turner Chapel Scott Funeral Home

Graveside rites held for infant Kimberley Brown at Mt Calvary

Graveside services were conducted Wednesday at Mt Calvary cemetery for Kimberley Jean Brown infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Brown of 2435 Twelfth Avenue SE. The Rev Edmond Becker of All Saints officiated in a brief ceremony.

Mt. Calvary Cemetery Kimberley Jean Brown Eugene Brown Twelfth Avenue Edmond Becker All

Funeral services announced for Fritz William H Janeba Kuba

Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday conducted by Jerry Drahovzal at Fritz Kub a funeral home. Burial at Linwood. Cecilia Barcus to be laid to rest Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Cemetery by Major J. E. La Lone Salvation Army. Burial Cedar Memorial. Wilson Grant L. Turner chapel at 1 30 p.m. Thursday by Rev Ralph Colton. Burial Linwood Cemetery. Casket not to be opened after service. Friends may call at Brady mortuary until 9 p.m. Wednesday and at the chapel until 1 p.m. Thursday.

Fritz William H Janeba- Kuba Jerry Drahovzal Linwood Barcus Cecilia Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Cemetery J. E. la Lone Salvation Army Cedar Memorial Brady Mortuary Wilson Grant L Turner Ralph Colton Linwood Cemetery

India and Johnson discuss farm knowhow aid and peace

India outlines an acre level farm knowhow plan with short courses and calls for American experts to join an agricultural training corps or Peace Corps style aid. Mrs Gandhi leaves for New York and cites closer ties, while both leaders review Vietnam and China’s threat to Asia. Gandhi invites Johnson to visit India, who hopes to return.

India

Johnson backs potential tax rise amid inflation fears

President Johnson signaled a modest tax increase amid inflation worries as advisers warn inflationary pressure may persist. Veteran lawmakers noted rising food costs and tight credit could reshape the political landscape, while Treasury officials floated a 5 percent personal tax hike paired with higher corporate taxes to dampen inflation.

Johnson White House Labor Department Dirksen Treasury Congress Surrey Internal Revenue Service

Mobile Homes To Be Next in License Crackdown

Linn county deputies announce that unlicensed mobile homes will be targeted under the junk vehicle crackdown. Sheriff officials say the license law mirrors the junk car statute and fees fund local schools. An Iowa public safety employee praised Linn county for the campaign. A separate theft report notes $300 in valuables stolen from a parked car.

David Webster Webster Wade Elwin Davenport Iown Department of Public Safety Linn County Elwin Iowa

Broom Party: Residents Schedule Street Sweeping

The city council approved blocking Eighth Street SE between Eighth and Twelfth Avenues for two hours starting 9:30 a.m. Saturday to permit residents to sweep the streets. Dr. Russell Collins, Oak Hill Jackson neighborhood council chair, says the event builds pride solidarity and resourcefulness.

Eighth Street Eighth Twelfth Avenues Russell Collins Oak Hill- Jackson Collins Public ‘Works Department

Services Thursday for Dean Risdal in Norway

Dean Lester Risdal 48 a Norway resident for 20 years died Tuesday at home after a lingering illness He was born near Newhall formerly worked at the Denniston and Partridge lumber yard He is survived by eight brothers and five sisters Services Thursday at 1 30 p m at Trinity Lutheran church Friends may call at the George Brush residence after 6 0 p m Wednesday

St. Patrick’s Church Bramer’s. Decorah Hilda Berg Steine’s. Norway Lester Risdal Trinity Lutheran Church George Brush Williamsburg Tom Wetzel McSwiggen Uhlmann Oelwein Clement Crahan Sacred Heart Church Brant’s Norway Dean Lester Risdal Newhall Denniston and Partridge Casper Milford Orvie Atkins Clifford Ferman Marion Cedar Rapids Blaine Blairstown Glenn New Mexico Herbert Christy Ames Dorothy Trosky Harry Wendel Fred Moeller Harry Stein

Couple Sues for 85000 After Car Crash in Scranton

Taylor G and Lorraine Gold en of Center Point file an 85000 automobile accident damage suit against Robert J Springer and Jaunty Fabric Corp of Scranton Pa. They allege Springer negligent for failing to yield half the road at Waconia Ave SW and J St SW after a Feb 20 1965 collision. Golden seeks 15000 and wife 70000 for contusions abrasions fractures and pain.

Taylor G Lorraine Golden Center Point Robert J. Springer Jaunty Fabric Corp Scranton Springer Golden Waconia Avenue J Street Goldens

Grand Jury To Meet Tuesday In Linn County

Linn county grand jury will meet Tuesday to consider cases for the April term of court. County Attorney Jack Fulton said Wednesday the April term opens Monday.

Linn County Grand Jury Jack Fulton

Man Sues For 13000 In Auto Crash Damages

Darwin D. Zhorne of Marion sues Henry J. Huerter and son Eugene for 13000 in car crash damages. The Dec 22 1965 collision at Oakland road NE and J avenue NE left Zhorne with permanent facial injuries.

Darwin D. Zhorne Twenty-fifth Street Marion Henry J. Huerter First Avenue Eugene Zhorne Eugene Huerter Oakland Road J Avenue NE Thorne

Gurkhas Killings Hit Malaysian Borneo Border Ops

Four Gurkhas were killed by a mine during security operations on the Indonesian border in Malaysian Borneo, according to the British Ministry of Defence.

London Ministry of Defense Malaysian Borneo

Choir To Give Public Concert At Coe Tonight

The 45 voice Coe college choir concludes its ten day western tour with a public concert at 8 in Coe auditorium. Admission is free. The group sang in Denver Kansas City and St Joseph and is directed by Allan Kellar newly named head of the Coe department.

Coe College Coe Auditorium Kansas Denver Kansas City St. Joseph Allan Kellar Coe

Russell D Boyken Sentenced to Seven Years for Check Fraud

Judge Warren J. Rees sentenced Russell D. Boyken, 29, of Iowa City, to seven years for false uttering of a check. He also drew another seven years on a bad check charge. The Linn county case involved a $60 bad check at the Giant store in Cedar Rapids on February 26. A burglary report followed about two sets of golf clubs stolen from 1640 D avenue NE.

Warren J. Rees Russell D. Boyken Iowa City Ft. Madison Linn County Giant Cedar Rapids Don Brink, Jr D Avenue Linn

Contract breach suit seeks 28657.90 against Cedar Rapids man

Walter P. Klodd of Cedar Rapids files a 28657.90 dollar breach of contract suit against John E. Winegardner of Cedar Rapids. He alleges a Oct 6 agreement to buy a residence at 3744 Tanager Street NE with payment by Jan 6 1966 and claims nonpayment and failure to maintain the property including 207.90 in utilities and insurance. Klodd asks for sale completion and an injunction preventing access to the premises.

Walter P. Klodd Cedar Rapids John E. Winegardner Klodd Winegardner Tanager Street

Innocent Plea by Marsh C Goldie

Marsh C. Goldie 36 of 350 Seventeenth Street SE pled in nocent Tuesday before Judge Warren J. Rees to possession of prescription drugs. He allegedly possessed 84 amphetamine pills without a valid prescription after being charged March 12.

Marsh C. Goldie Seventeenth Street SE Warren J. Rees Goldie

C R Man Denies Car Theft Charge

James McKiernan aged 21 of 212 Third Street NW pled innocent to a charge of larceny of a motor vehicle. He is accused of stealing a car owned by Hazel C. Timmerman of Cedar Rapids on February 24.

James McKiernan Third Street Hazel C. Timmerman Cedar Rapids

City approves flash flood warning network for Prairie creek

Cedar Rapids joins with the U S Weather Bureau in Des Moines and the Iowa Resources Council to provide early flood alerts for Prairie creek valley. Rainfall reporters will alert Cedar Rapids police about any 2 inch plus 24 hour rainfall, aiding radar based flood forecasts without city cost beyond telephone charges.

Prairie Creek U. S. Weather Bureau Des Moines Iowa Natural Resources Council Cedar Rapids C. E. Lamoureaux The Weather Bureau Polk Black Hawk Marshall Counties

Funston Recuperating After NYSE Hernia Surgery

Keith Funston president of the New York Stock Exchange remained resting comfortably Wednesday following a successful hernia operation.

NEW York UPI Keith Funston New York Stock Exchange

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