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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1972
Page
3
A Sunday program marked 100 years of the Toddville Free Methodist church with music and costumes. Ernie Shawn Paul, age 1, slept on the floor during the celebration led by Pastor John Green. The article recalls the first pastor in 1889 and Toddville church mentions from 1890, noting past concerns about secularism and youth work in 1912.
A Cedar county Democrat responds to a challenge about balancing women on the May 20 presidential delegation. Ms. Mitchell notes the McGovern Fraser rules require representation and questions Irey’s effort to balance delegates. The exchange centers on whether Cedar county should include more women delegates and how minority representation would be handled.
Three people were injured in Decorah area accidents over the weekend. Elaine Bathke, 23, Cresco, remained in fair condition at Winneshiek County Hospital with a knee injury from a Sunday pedestrian collision on Palisades Park Road. A second crash near Ridgeway on Highway 9 left Michael Palmersheim, 19, Elma, and Nancy Steffans, 20, Rochester, with lacerations after a one car rollover. Palmersheim was charged with failure to have control. A third incident on Polo Line Road involved Vincent Carolan, 85, backing into Lowell Christianson, 19, Decorah, after failing to yield from a private drive. Carolan was charged.
Three people died in Iowa traffic incidents over the weekend. In Mitchellville, a car driven by Mrs. Rachel Bougher failed to stop for a freight train at 47 mph and was dragged 1,500 feet after ejecting her from the vehicle, killing Bougher, 33, and her son David Holtman, 14. A Buffalo Center girl, Carla Hogard, 14, died Friday when her bicycle swerved into a car driven by Craig Larson near the Winnebago County line.
Gov. Robert Ray pledged to use all forces to prevent mob activity after extensive property damage in Iowa City. He criticized the riot, saying communities cannot be overwhelmed by mobs but promised to keep order as he seeks a third term. He noted Lt. Gov. Roger Jepsen’s race as a potential benefit. The meeting honored Dick Petrick with the Jack Shelley Award for broadcasting in Iowa.
Politickin Jay Hansen seven month old son of Mr and Mrs John R Hansen Iowa City attended a caucus sponsored by the ISEA in Monticello last Saturday. The crowd turnout was small but the enthusiasm was large.
Police and the state bureau of criminal investigation probe a Saturday night burglary at Jacobson's Jewelry. Merchandise worth several thousand dollars, including earrings antique watches diamond rings and birthstone rings, disappeared from display cases. Entry was gained by prying four rear doors and tools belonging to owner Melvin Jacobson were used in an attempted break in. Insurance may cover the loss.
Iowa plans for new drunk driving schools should be ready by July under the Public Safety Commissioner's plan. Courses will be taught by community colleges as mandated by state law. Waverly and Davenport areas report bids on a 7,500 VA transformer project, with Ham Schuldt of Waverly named president of the Jaycees in Independence.
ISU veterinary medical unit Ames will seek state regents approval of Thompson and Klinger bid of 4.203 million for phase one of a new facility. Regents meet May 11-12 as federal HEW reviews the bid for approval. Total project cost about 25.5 million with 6.8 million federal grant for phase one and 5.9 million anticipated for phase two.
Waterloo based Larry Lange Ford agreed to change its advertising practices following a Iowa attorney general consumer protection suit. The deal requires clear disclosure of guarantees on new cars including a five year 50,000 mile offer, added warranty details, and penalties of $100 to cover investigation costs. The court retains jurisdiction for unresolved complaints and may hold a hearing.
Lester Fie stul of Hopkinton treated at Manchester hospital for facial lacerations after a car carrying Merlyn Sundermeyer of Delaware collided with a Manchester station wagon driven by Richard Foye. Sundermeyer charged with failure to yield right of way. Total damage estimated at 1500 dollars.
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