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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1966

Page

2

Weekend Weather Outlook and Local Notices

The daily report lists high and low temperatures across multiple cities with rainfall totals, plus a five day Iowa forecast near normal with scattered showers and storms midweek. A long weather section includes barometer readings and sunrise sunsets. Several local birth notices, family announcements, and police reports with fines and service details follow, marking community events and legal notices from Cedar Rapids area.

Bismarck Minapolis Chicago N. Orleans Denver New York Pelt Omaha L. Angeles Phoenix Miami Seattle Iowa

Yugoslav Official To Visit Moscow

Belgrade Yugoslavia foreign secretary Marko Nikezic will visit the Soviet Union at month end on invitation of Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko Tangjug announced Monday.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Marko Nikezic Soviet Union Andrei Gromyko Tangjug

Atkins School Pleas Heard By Johnston

State Supt. Paul Johnston met with about 65 Atkins Benton and Linn county residents to resolve attachment issues for Atkins Consolidated with a high school. The 1965 law requires attachment by July 1. Residents favored Cedar Rapids despite Benton petition options and closer distance to Benton. Johnston, Skarda, and Baley will present a decision to the state board for Friday approval.

Des Moines Paul Johnston Benton Linn Atkins Benton and Linn County Cedar Rapids Benton Community State Board of Public Instruction Johnston

One Killed 30 Hurt In Kashmir Grenade Attack

A hand grenade thrown Monday at G. M. Sadiq chief minister of Indian Kashmir killed one bystander and wounded 30 police. The attack occurred at Bara mula while Sadiq rode in a procession en route to a public meeting. Police did not capture the attacker.

Srinagar Kashmir G. M. Sadiq Indian Kashmir Baramula Sadiq

Draft Deferment Test Toughest in Science and Math

Washington AP reports about 400000 students taking the national draft deferment exam across 1200 colleges in all states, Puerto Rico and the Panama Canal Zone. Science and math questions were highlighted as the toughest, with results aiding local draft boards in school retention or conscription decisions.

Washington Puerto Rico Panama Canal Zone Armed Services M.I.T Harvey Stein Hastings Law School San Francisco City College of New York Peter Gewandter al Samuel John Schu

Auto accident suit filed for 93 840 damages

Carroll H. Smola and his son Steven sue Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank and two estate executors for 80 000 plus medical costs. The 1965 milk truck collided with a car driven by Louise Schepker on highway 13 near the 151 junction. Plaintiffs claim Louise Schepker caused the crash with negligent driving and seek damages for Steven’s severe head injuries, plus 2 500 for medical costs and 6 875 for Robertson as truck owner, and 4 465 to replace the milk tank.

Louise Schepker Smola Stella G.taylor Carroll Smola Robertson Sanitary Farm Dairies

Objection Filed To Assessment On Gas Station

Margaret Probst of Fairfax filed a petition with the county assessor protesting the Lisbon gas station assessment on Highway 30. The unused property since Aug 1964 is valued at 5113, argues lack of market value post Interstate 80 opening. Texaco lease ended July 8, 1965. Board of Review will hear and can adjust the assessment.

Fairfax Margaret Probst Highway 30 Lisbon Texaco Oil Co

Drunk Driver 51 Fined $500 and License Revoked

James E. Riley aged 51 of 1008 First Avenue NW pled guilty to a second offense drunk driving charge. Judge B J Maxwell fined him 500 dollars plus costs and revoked his license for 60 days after his arrest May 23 following an accident on Eleventh Avenue SW.

Robert M. Hinton Hollywood Boulevard Mary J. Weede Fortieth Street Warren D. Novotny Cedar Rapids Ralph E. Neve Sixteenth Avenue Jack D. Smith John Harrington First Avenue Marion Henry Hanover Spruce Avenue Larry E. Lewis Eleventh Street Fred L. Jackson Prairie Creek Trailer Court Ronald H. Johnson White Pine Drive Patrick J. Gorman Nineteenth Street Samuel Montgomery Ninth Street Roger Ll. Smejkal Summit Avenue Charles A. Johnson, Jr Keystone Noisy Muffler Dennis J James E. Riley First Avenue NW B. J. Maxwell Riley Maxwell Eleventh Avenue

Northrup pleads innocent to false check charge

Sylvester P. Northrup 30 of Troy Mills changed his plea from guilty to innocent on a charge of uttering a false check for 31.98 at The Saddle and Leather Shop Cedar Rapids Feb 26 before Judge William R. Eads. Fined 25 dollars. Also Bertram Township Justice Glenn Powers fined Joseph F. Wiley 25 dollars and costs after a guilty plea to intoxication on a public highway. City National Bank of Cedar Rapids sues John W. O'Neil for 2542 dollars on a promissory note.

Sylvester P. Northrup Troy Mills Northrup Cedar Rapids William R. Eads Joseph F. Wiley Anamosa Bertram Township Glenn Powers City National Bank of Cedar Rapids John W. O'Neil

Linn County General Relief Integrated With Social Welfare

Linn county officials discuss the integration of general relief with the social welfare department in 1965, noting an unexpected rise in recipients despite county prosperity. Veterans denied soldier's relief reportedly seek broader aid, while Supervisor Dudley Henderson criticizes higher costs and warns of future actions.

Nisley Social Welfare Department Scolaro Linn County Dudley Henderson

Moscow Press Turns Anti U S Tone Deepens in Cold Climate

Newcomers in Moscow are surprised by virulent anti American propaganda in editorials and cartoons about Vietnam and Germany. Brezhnev notes relations are bad and may worsen before improving. Despite tensions cultural exchanges proceed under the 1966 67 pact with visits by the American Ballet Theatre Earl Hines and exchange scholars this summer.

Moscow UPI U.S Vietnam Germany Brezhnev American Ballet Theater Earl Hines Soviet Union

He Has To Be Captured Twice

Officers recaptured James Elledge after his escape from the New Mexico state penitentiary. The 23 year old robber escaped by prying a vent loose, reaching the roof, sliding down a drainpipe and leaping a fence. He was found in a stolen car at Tucumcari and later jumped from Tucumcari city hall before being held again. He told officers he was too tired to run.

Tucumcari N.M New Mexico State Penitentiary Santa Fe James Elledge Elledge

Michigan Maps Pollution Fight

Michigan communities and industries will spend 200 million dollars to clean the Detroit river and Lake Erie of pollution by 1970, Gov. Romney says. Michigan becomes the first Lake Erie bordering state to outline concrete anti pollution action.

Lansing, Mich Michigan Detroit River Lake Erie Romney

Statue Stolen From Cushing Academy in Ashburnham

A five foot statue of a barefoot schoolboy with a lunch pail slate and books wearing a straw hat was stolen from Cushing Academy in Ashburnham Massachusetts AP reports the theft has prompted an investigation by local authorities.

Ashburnham, Mass Cushing Academy

Youth Suffered Broken Arm In Arrest

A 15 year old Cedar Rapids boy, Don Edward Washington, was hospitalized with a fractured arm after a yard fight at Danceland while police attempted to arrest him. Washington pulled a knife on another youth, resisted officers, and was later placed in juvenile custody after the incident. The other boy, George C. Wozenilek, accompanied officers peacefully.

Cedar Rapids Oliver Walkner Don Edward Washington Fourth Street St. Luke’s Walkner Danceland Washington Francis Webber George C. Wozenilek Thirteenth Avenue SE Vozenilek St. Luke's George Matias Police Juvenile Bureau

Leftists Struggle to Unite for France March 1967 Vote

In Paris UPI reports efforts to form a united left wing front against De Gaulle's government are stalling. The Communists refuse to work with Francois Mitterrand's shadow cabinet, while former premier Pierre Mendes France declines a shadow cabinet role in the bid for the March 1967 parliamentary elections.

de Gaulle Francois Mitterrand Pierre Mendes-France

Memorial Services for Bachman and Blinn Set

Memorial services for Henry Bachman at Trinity Lutheran Church at 10 30 a m Tuesday led by the Rev E W Koberg with burial at Linwood Cemetery. Visitation at Turner Chapel until 9 p m Monday and at the church 9 to 10 25 a m Tuesday. The casket will not be opened after the service. Helen Blinn to be honored at Turner Chapel 3 p m Tuesday with burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery and visitation until 2 30 p m Tuesday. casket will not be opened.

Longtime Cedar Rapids Resident Elizabeth Gorman Dies at 91

Elizabeth Gorman 91 widow of James Gorman died Sunday after a long illness. Born April 2 1875 in Nebraska she lived most of her life in Cedar Rapids leaving a large surviving family including three daughters Mrs Leslie Rawson Elsie Bailey Mrs Walter Brennan two sons James and Edward and a sister Mrs Josephina Crofta. Requiem mass at St Patrick's Church and burial at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Tea Hen chapel after 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rosary will be recited Tuesday by St Martha's Circle Knights of Columbus and the parish.

Elizabeth Gorman James Gorman Nebraska Cedar Rapids Leslie Rawson Elsie Bailey Walter Brennan Iowa City James Edward Josephina Crofta Solon Russell Merrifield Leo St. Patrick’s Church J. Robert McDonald Mt. Calvary Cemetery Teahen Chapel St. Martha’s Circle Knights of Columbus

Grace Morris 72 Cedar Rapids Widow Dies After Illness

Grace Morris 72 widow of Jim Morris died Sunday after a brief illness. She moved from Cedar Rapids to Los Angeles 14 years ago returned a month ago born June 21 1893 in Kearney Nebraska survived by daughter Marie Kelley and son Orville both of rural Marion two grandchildren three sisters including Sarah Hall and Ethel McDonald of Los Angeles Mable Dudley of Modesto and two brothers John Winn Goleta and Charles Winn Ferguson member of World Church of Los Angeles memorial services at Turner Chapel 3 p.m. Wednesday Rev Jack L Hicks and Rev Neal B Gail burial Shiloh cemetery friends may call at the chapel

Lester Martinek Daniels Street Esther Adams Martinek Railway Express Agency Cedar Rapids First Christian Church Hanford Post American Legion Ivan Long Denver John Dill Silas McSpratton Frederick O’brien Hesser Memorial Chapel John Hardy Cedar Memorial Clella E. Krukow Fifteenth Avenue Charles Krukow Iowa County Daughers Robert Sexas Glendale Calif Stewart McMillan Palm Springs Albert L. Lucas Bessie Bridgett Joplin Walter Flewelling Robert Porter Texas Kuba Funeral Home Grace Morris Jim Morris Mrs. Morris Los Angeles Kearney Neb Mr. Morris Marie Kelley Orville Marion Sarah Hall Ethel McDonald Mable Dudley Modesto John Winn Goleta Charles Winn Ferguson Morris World Church of Los Angeles Turner Chapel Jack L. Hicks Neal B. Gail Shiloh Cemetery

Ramsey Adoptee Margot Francis Dies in Sarasota

Margot Francis born January 13 1912 in Cedar Rapids died in Sarasota Florida Saturday. She was the adopted daughter of the late Addison J Ramsey and Florence Boyd Francis. Survived by aunt Mrs W M Lee of Cedar Rapids. Memorial services at Teale Brothers funeral home Sarasota at 10 am Tuesday with cremation committal.

Margot Francis Addison J. Ramsey Sarasota Fla Cedar Rapids John Florence Boyd Francis W. M. Lee Teale Brothers Funeral

Clarence J. Donovan Dies After Brief Illness in Cedar Rapids

Clarence J. Donovan 51 of 2461 Illinois Street SW died Monday after a brief illness. He worked for Link-Belt Speeder Co and lived in Cedar Rapids 25 years. He belonged to St Ludmila church American Legion Knights of Columbus. Survived by daughter Linda Donovan, three sisters Mrs Edward O'Brien Portland Oregon and Mrs Louis Leonard and Mrs Martin McDonald Montecello, five brothers Michael Moline Leo Coggan Vincent Center Junction Raymond Cedar Rapids and Mark Fairbanks Alaska. Services are pending at Teahen chapel.

Clarence J. Donovan Illinois Street Link- Belt Speeder Co Cedar Rapids St. Ludmilas Church American Legion Knights of Columbus Linda Donovan Edward O'Brien Portland Ore Louis Leonard Martin McDonald Monticello Michael Moline Leo Coggan Vincent Center Junction Raymond Mark Fairbanks Alaska Teahen Chapel

Obituary for Luther Russell Ellis Cedar Rapids Resident

Luther Russell Ellis 63 electrician and Cedar Rapids resident for 13 years died Sunday after a brief illness. Born May 19 1902 in Talladega Alabama he is survived by two daughters Mary Jo Egglestone Fort Lauderdale Florida Phyllis Ann Noeller Cedar Rapids four sons Hugh Thomas Donald R James and Bobbie Ellis all of Cedar Rapids six grandchildren and three sisters A son Jerry Lee Ellis preceded him in death in 1957 Memorial services will be at Turner chapel with burial in Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at the chapel.

Luther Russell Ellis Tenth Street Cedar Rapids Talladega Ala Mary Jo Egglestone Fort Lauderdale Fla Phyllis Ann Noeller Hugh Thomas Donald R James Bobbie Ellis Jerry Lee Ellis Turner Chapel Oak Hill Cemetery

Wife Fights for Husband Rights on Peyton Place

A wife pursues her husband’s rights in a Peyton Place broadcast airing at 8 30 PM Monday on KCRG TV Channel 9.

Kcrg-Tv Channel 9

Council Adopts Radio Trade Plan At Meeting

City council approved a radio trade plan amid discussion of priorities and funding. Officials noted expected benefits for public access and emergency communications, with details forthcoming in next budget briefing.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record C.R. Weather Gazette Rodney Henderson Sixth Avenue SE Richard King Gordon Avenue NW Thomas L. Thomas Leroy Barta Country Club Drive Kenneth Tichy Avenue NW Milford Schwarting South Amana Glenn Stallman Dale A. Perry Ozark Street Francis A. Henderson Eastern Drive Steven P. McShane Bowling Street Donald K. Miller Council Street Jon S. Bradford Westview Drive Robert L. McMullin First Street Gerald V. Sill JoAnne Vernon Jimmie C. Highly Leah R. Hasley Dwayne FE Ebel Sheryl A. Nelson Dwight J. Lucia Marcita A. Hatten Spencer Gary W. Boggs Cecilia R. Stone Daniel S. Perkins Darla J. Perkins van A. Martin LaVelle G. Martin Kay L. Bascom Richard L. Bascom Beverly B. Truesdell Glen A. Truesdell Karen L. Smrecck Dennis R. Smreeck Carol Chambers Melvin Chambers Laura Sivertsen Gary Sivertsen E Avenue F Avenue NW Center Point Road Niggeling Route One Springville Joseph Barta Austin Minn Clarence O. Reid Walker Ruth G. Zika Grande Avenue A. J. Howard Eighth Street Donovan L. Young Klinger Street Roger L. Smejkal Richard Campbell McKinley Street Frank L. Wachal Peace Avenue NW Earl Holmes Saint E. Halton Helen Sellers Earl Dougherty Stanwood Whittier Clifford L. Knight Whittier Friends Meeting Murdoch's Sue Bova Fricke St. John’s Church Rosary Morgan’s Columbus Junction Lonnie Todd Stacy-Lewis Traer — Maude Ross Erickson's Kalona Alice Mehaffey Peterseim’s. Independence Lee W. Spece White’s Mississippi Gases Lansing Rise McGregor Dubuque Davenport Keokuk C.R Benton Board Bob Shoemaker Paul Skarda State Department of Public Instruction William Baley Bert University of San Francisco University of California At Berkeley University of Wisconsin Rick Treptow Ronald Oser Johns Hopkins Washington Area Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Sohn Third Ave Carroll H. Smola Steven W. Smola Paul E. Robertson Forrest Holveck Board of Review Henderson Officer Webber France Paris Roland Wilbert Vault Co., Inc Wiryan P.O. Box Mrs Viola L. Bock Muscatine Irwin H. Bock Chapel of Memories Arthur F. Frankhauser Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church Chapel of Memories Mausoleum Luther R. Ellis NTR Oeo En Etrades Foei Council Aei Turner Mortuary West John B. Turner and Son Turner Turners Turner Mortuaries John K. Turner Turner Mortuary First Ave
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