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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1973
Page
5
Daily weather report covers high temperatures across cities with lows, precipitation, barometer, humidity, wind, sunrise and sunset times. Births, marriages, and out of town births listed. Local police fines and offenses noted, plus funeral services for multiple towns.
The Watergate scene after indictments had Nixon, Dean and Ehrlichman present as Magruder hoped to be indicted. Time’s version notes smiles and praise for John. John Mitchell calls resignation ideas ridiculous and criticizes UPI for reporting Martha Mitchell urging resignation.
University hospitals in Iowa City announce memorials for Decorah Lester Barnes age 70 and Lone Tree Clara Fern Forbes age 79. Barnes died recently with services held Monday at 3 at Washington Prairie church Olson Fjelstul's. Forbes services scheduled Tuesday at 2 at Sorden's.
Cedar Rapids resident Rose Ginsberg 71 died in a Rochester Minnesota hospital after a brief illness. She leaves husband Isadore and three sons plus nine grandchildren. Services at Turner chapel east noon Tuesday with burial at Eben Israel cemetery. George Kettering 84, retired Fraternal Order of Eagles employee, died Sunday after a short illness. He married Clara Glynn in 1957 and is survived by eight stepchildren and several relatives. Services at Turner chapel west Tuesday afternoon with Cedar Memorial burial.
Gertrude C. Dee aged 75 of 1003 Seventeenth Avenue SE died Sunday in a Cedar Rapids nursing home after living in the city for 55 years. Born October 18 1897 in Atkins she married Clayborne E. Dee October 19 1945 in Waterloo. Survived by her husband a daughter Darlin Meyers Waterloo four grandchildren 13 great grandchildren and one sister Alberta Palmer Waterloo. Services 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Beatty Bearle chapel Rev Glenn McMichael burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at the chapel.
Sigrid Kristina McCune 87 widow of Orley S McCune of 1323 Eleventh Street NW died Sunday after a long illness. Born February 15 1886 in Sta Haag Sweden she came to the United States at 22 and to Cedar Rapids 58 years ago. Survived by daughter Mrs Arthur Pollet three sons Robert A Orley M both Cedar Rapids and Vernon S Honolulu Hawaii four grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Funeral 1 30 p m Wednesday at First Lutheran Church burial Linwood Cemetery friends may call at Turner Chapel West until 1 p.m. Wednesday
Police argue height is an arrest aid, noting respect for law has waned and officers rely more on physical stature. Cedar Rapids focuses on a 5-9 minimum height and 150 pound weight standard. Charles Mullinex says the matter rests with the retirement board and medical advisers. The woman tested for a police job has completed the written exam with hiring not yet decided due to the height issue.
Mary Winnifred Humphrey 60 of 139 Thirty-seventh street NE died Sunday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a short illness. Born April 8, 1913 in Bay City Michigan she came to Cedar Rapids from El Paso Texas 32 years ago. She was a ready to wear buyer for Killians the last 32 years and a member of Daughters of Isabella National Council of Catholic Women and auxiliary of the Legion of Mary at St Matthew's church. Surviving are sister Eleanor McClish and brother Leo M Humphrey. Services Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at St Matthew's Church Rev Louis V McDonough. Burial Mt Calvary Cemetery. Rosary Tuesday 7:30 p.m. at Stewart funeral home with Legion of Mary and Daughters of Isabella members present.
Bernard C Hofferd 70 of 1636 B avenue NW Cedar Rapids died Monday after a long illness. Born August 9 1902 in Norway he moved to Cedar Rapids in 1922 and worked 46 years for Boyson Jewelry. He married Viasta Trefny June 27 1931 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by wife sister Rose Gavin and three brothers Ernest H Hofferd Orville and Shirley Hofferd. Services Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at St Patrick s Catholic Church burial Mt Calvary cemetery. Prayer service Tuesday 7:30 p.m. at Teahen chapel with callers after 1 p.m.
Bernice I McMurray 46 of 320 I avenue NW was found with a gunshot wound at a summer cabin near Vinton. Medical examiner cites probable self harm with autopsy pending at Cedar Rapids hospital. Elsie Pritchard Cedar Rapids resident died Monday in a local nursing home after a long illness. Miss Pritchard taught in Rockford and West Union, later Language Arts at McKinley School and belonged to several civic groups. Burial arrangements set with cremation at Chapel of Memories under Rev George W Carlson. Authorities note no immediate survivors for Miss Pritchard. Bernice McMurray born March 31 1927 in Anamosa married May 29 1969 to Gailord L McMurray. She previously lived in Cedar Rapids one year and worked 11 years for Square D Co. Surviving children include three daughters Mrs Howard Bentley Joan Neunaber Denise Neunaber and three sons John David Jan Neunaber. mother Mrs Henry Thilen. sisters Mrs Gordon Du Faloth Mrs Clifford Zimmerman Mrs Harold Eden Mrs Albert Carlson. brother John Thilen. Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Chapel of Memories. Cremation to follow. Friends may call Cedar Memorial funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Anna Frances Rattenbury 84 of 615 Thirty-fourth Street NE widow of Thomas Clark Rattenbury longtime Cedar Rapids resident and retired city switchboard operator died in a Cedar Rapids nursing home Sunday. Born June 30 1888 she married June 20 1912 and was a 50 year member of Ben Hurlodge. Surviving are two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services at Czech National Cemetery 10:30 a.m. Tuesday conducted by Rev Lawrence Chamberlain of Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church. Friends may call Turner Chapel East until 9 p.m. Monday.
Davenport Iowa AP Scott County Sheriff William Strout and his son Daniel face two counts each of possession of stolen property after agents found a rental trailer and garden tractor stolen in Iowa on their Mountain View Arkansas property. Strout vows innocence, says political enemies engineered the charges, and plans to plead not guilty at Sept. 4 arraignment in Stone County Arkansas.
Thirty years ago an official announcement stated Allied forces had penetrated the outskirts of Bizerte and Tunis in Tunisia, signaling progress in the North Africa campaign.
Mary B Soukup 77 of 4920 McGowan Road SE widow of Wesley Soukup died Sunday after a long illness Born August 23 1895 she was a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident Married January 28 1914 in Cedar Rapids She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church She leaves three sons Leo Milo and Ernest all of Cedar Rapids one granddaughter and 13 great grandchildren two sisters Mrs Frank Telecky and Mrs Frank Bena and a brother William Trachta Services Wednesday at 930 a m at Brosh chapel and 10 a m at All Saints Father Edmond Becker to preside Wake Tuesday at Brosh chapel at 730 p m Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call after noon Tuesday
Cedar Rapids city council met in a closed session with streets department workers about hours worked during the April blizzard. The half hour session at the streets department on First Street SW involved a personnel matter. Officials said there was no firing discussion, but a stoppage possibility was noted. The session included council members and street crews, with policy clarifications the goal.
More than twenty breakins or attempted breakins occurred in Cedar Rapids over the weekend into Monday. Cedar Rapids Auto Service on H Street SW reported tools valued at 900 dollars each and a truck worth 8000 dollars stolen, later recovered. Other incidents included a Darla Entringer apartment loss of 1260 dollars in clothing and jewelry, Earth Used Furniture a 270 dollar loss, and a church loss of 40 dollars. Additional breakins affected multiple residences and eight doctors offices, with cash and items missing but some identities not yet confirmed. Police continued investigations Monday morning across several locations including West and Co Realtors and Mutual Fire and Insurance Co.
The accord seeks a civil rights investigation and an audit of Sioux funds at Pine Ridge after the Wounded Knee occupation. It outlines weapon seizure, transfer of legal firearms to owners, arrests in Rapid City, and escorted resident return after a search. A May meeting with White House representatives will reexamine the 1868 treaty.
In Cambodia insurgents herded survivors to the Tonle Sap bank and killed them. Elsewhere in South Vietnam a UN helicopter mission was fired on but not hit. 196 Communist civilian prisoners were released in Quang Tri after a delay over air corridors. Four prisoners who were to be released defected to the government. Saigon reported 90 cease fire violations in 24 hours ending Monday morning, none involving major fighting.
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