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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1977

Page

3

Deaths in Cedar Rapids area listed with services

Obituary notices detail the deaths of Garrett W Eiben 73. Frances Diouhy 87. Edward A Janssen 78. Frederick Holmes 51. Maurice E Korsmo 68. West Union Retired Judge W H Antes 87. Central City Jack C Toms 58. and other local figures. Burial plans, wake times, and residences across Cedar Rapids area, Anamosa, Marion, and surrounding towns are provided along with family survivors and service details.

Frances Diouhy Charles Dlouhy Sixth Street Cedar Rapids Oxford Junction Cloudy Pomnenka Vlasty J.C.D William V. Beyer Fred T. Beyer Frederick Holmes C Avenue NW Iowa City Wilson and Co Donillie Sims Tory Sims Turner Chapel West LeRoy White Mt. Zion Baptist Church Oak Hill Cemetery Turner West West Union W.H. Antes Palmer Memorial Hospital Antes Monona Brighton First National Bank West Union Masonic Lodge Order of Eastern Star The American Legion Ruby C.W. Antes Earl Antes Evansville Ind Richard Antes Washington, D.C Agnes Hoover Henry Walla Walla Wash Valeria Grieve Portland Ore Katie Rouse Yakima Sadie Zoellner Bethel United Presbyterian Church Burnham and Wood Funeral Home

Man Arrested in Connection with Car Theft

Ronald K. Pieper, 21, of 1846 B avenue NE, was arrested Saturday morning and charged with larceny of a motor vehicle. He admitted driving the car near Darla Kline’s Marion residence as police reported. Richard Beltz, who bought the car from Kline, said he had not yet titled it. the vehicle had been left unlocked at Mother's tavern parking lot with keys in the ignition.

Ronald K. Pieper B Avenue NE First Avenue Thirteenth Street Darla Kline Eleventh Street Marion Richard Beltz Fourth Avenue Mother’s Tavern Center Point Road NE

Thought for Today Virgil Quote on Bold Progress

The Roman poet Virgil urged not yielding to misfortunes but pressing forward boldly in their face, a reminder to face adversity with resolve and perseverance.

Virgil

Man faces nine charges after weekend chase

Thomas C. Martens, 19, of 1324 Thirtieth Street SE, was charged with nine traffic violations following a high speed chase Sunday morning on the southeast side.

Thomas C. Martens Thirtieth Street

Marengo Cyclist Hurt In Car Motorcycle Collision

David Obermier, 21, of Marengo remained in fair condition at St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids after a Sunday night crash on a highway 220 curve. Timothy Reichmann of Middle Amana drove the car involved and the accident is under investigation. Martens was arrested for six counts of disobeying stop signs reckless driving attempting to elude police and driving while license suspended and held on 1250 bond after a police chase and roadside pursuit through McCarthy road SE and Thirty eighth street.

Middle Amana David Obermier Marengo St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids Iowa County Obermier Timothy Reichmann McCarthy Road Martens Thirty-eighth Street

Severe Weather Disrupts Cedar Rapids Power Grid

A mid day thunderstorm drenched Cedar Rapids with 1.38 inches of rain and caused scattered outages. A tree limb struck the Collins Radio substation affecting nearby substations and cutting power to some customers before restoration at 1 05 p.m. Wind gusts reached 30 mph and hail occurred with no major damage reported.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Electric Light and Power Co Collins Radio Thirty-fifth Street Center Street Park Towne Coldstream Iowa

Pair Charged in Street Sign Theft

David Sherman 21 and Sydney Finley 19, both listing Coe college as address, charged with larceny after police found them with a one way street sign on Cen ter Point road NE near A avenue. Finley charged with resisting arrest for giving a false name while Sherman faced marijuana possession charges during booking at Linn county jail. Bond set at 625 for Sherman and 250 for Finley.

David Sherman Sydney Finley Coe College Center Point Road Finley Sherman Linn County

No Charges In Deputy Door Collision On Highway 30

No charges were filed against Abigail L. Smith 18 of rural Marion after her car struck the open door of Linn County deputy Graig C. Hauschild parked on the shoulder along highway 30 near Cedar Rapids. The deputy had pulled over a driver and was interviewing passengers when the door was hit. No injuries were reported.

Linn Cedar Rapids Graig C. Hauschild Abigail L. Smith Marion

Man Arrested on Drug and Trespass Counts

Raymond D. Newmire, 18, of 522 McKinley Street SE, was charged with possession of a controlled substance intoxication and criminal trespass after being found sleeping Sunday morning in the Delmer Robertson residence kitchen at 1347 C Avenue NE. He is held on a total $750 bond.

Raymond D. Newmire McKinley Street Delmer Robertson C Avenue NE Newmire

Motorcycle Driver Injured After Parking Lot Crash

Joseph F. Fiala aged 18 of 3308 Sue Lane NW was in good condition at Mercy hospital after his motorcycle struck a parked car owned by William B. Tomkins on Twelfth Avenue SW. Fiala faces charges for license restriction violations and a pending count on permitting an unauthorized person to drive per police.

Joseph F. Fiala Sue Lane Mercy Hospital William B. Tomkins Twelfth Avenue Auburn Drive Fiala

Israeli leader Ezra Shapiro dies at 73

Jerusalem AP reports Ezra Z. Shapiro chairman of the United Israel Appeal has died at age 73. The state radio announced he passed away Saturday.

Fire Flares as Delaware Outlying Buildings Threaten Spread

Delaware fire chief Dave Lahr complains of insufficient water to battle a large blaze on outlying buildings. He notes funding favors big towns. Ironically this is Manchester firemen's second fire Sunday after practicing on an abandoned farmhouse in a planned exercise.

Dave Lahr Delaware Fire Department Manchester

Energy tax rebates proposed to offset costs

Blumenthal outlines direct rebates to individuals and social program recipients for energy costs under Carter plan. He rejects claims that tax receipts would fund welfare or tax reform. Separately, Yamani visits Abu Dhabi to discuss oil price policy as rumors of an OPEC July price hike reversal circulate.

Carter Blumenthal

Fatal Ammonia Accident at Farm Tank Site

A Ryan semi-tractor trailer backed into a large ammonia fertilizer tank causing a valve break. Allen Rush Farm Services manager for Linn and Jones counties suffered ammonia burns while shutting off the valve and was taken to St Luke's hospital. The wind direction limited evacuations and the Linn sheriff rescue unit aided the scene.

Walmutt Allen Rush Linn Jones Counties Wolmutt Rush St. Luke's Hospital Linn Sheriff's Department

Urban Legislators Huddle on Tax Plan

Des Moines lawmakers from urban districts met to shape a strategy as a senate bill on property assessments moves toward the house. Rep. Thomas Higgins urged extending the circuit breaker credit to all low income residents to spread aid statewide, amid split support.

Des Moines Farm Bureau Thomas Higgins Davenport Higgins

Wedelstedt Arrested by FBI on Five Charges

Cedar Rapids businessman Ed ward J. Wedelstedt aged 35 of 1663 Twenty-fourth Street NW was arrested by FBI agents on five counts including receiving stolen goods and interstate transportation of obscene material. He operated Danish Book World and other adult enterprises and appeared in a five count indictment sealed until his Monday arrest. He bonded out at 10 000. The case involves theft of 1135 pornographic films from Cameo Sales in Chicago in December 1974 and transport to Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls. A conspiracy count and four counts against Wedelstedt allege plan and execution of the burglary and distribution of the goods. The indictment ties him to International Amusements Eddie’s Enterprises and Service Management. FBI and Iowa BCI investigated joint.

Garrett William Eiben Twenty-third Street Cedar Rapids Castle Grove Mary Margaret Dunn Dubuque Collins Radio St Matthew's Church Holy Name Society St. Matthew’s Collins Retirees IBEW Thomas G Arlington Heights Ill James R. Dunn Newfoundland N.J Alfred Nurre Dyersville Richard Larson Klemme Towa Ben Monticello Carl Amherst Mass Herman Egger Hopkinton Augusta Crary Emma Platz Edward A. Janssen Buena Vista Colo Pomeroy Jeanne E. Orvis Marion Janssen Iowa Manufacturing U.S. Army American Legion Hanford Post No. 5 DAV Robert Janssen Donald Janssen Leadville John Higgins Edward L. Higgins Elgin S.C Harold M. Higgins Hiawatha Anna Ross Waukegan Chapel of Memories Glenn N. Bender First Congregational Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery American Legion Hanford Post Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Edward J. Wedelstedt Twenty-fourth Street FBI Wedelstedt Linn Chicago Cedar Falls Cameo Sales Ninth Avenue SE Iow Bureau of Criminal Investigation Davenport Black Hawk County Wedelestedt International Amusements, Inc Eddie’s Enterprises, Service Management Co Danish Book World BCI

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Garrett W. Eiben Maurice E. Korsmo, Sr Charles L. Dlouhy Maurice E. Korsmo Thompson Street St. Cloud Minn Ruth M. Phillips Wilson Foods Wilson's Frances Kriz Richard E. Korsmo Canyon Texas Pampa Ronald N Frederick W Wallace K Cresco James L Darrell Lee Phillips Brownsville Robert W. Phillips Lester Korsmo Dorothy Schutterly Gladys Randek Eugene Spooner Trinity Church of the Nazarene James Hayes Jack C. Toms Central City Nebraska University of Iowa Presbyterian Church David Brown Terry J. Toms Oak Harbor Elaine Toms Joe L. Toms Keith Weiland Murdoch Chapel Matheny Florence E Church of Christ Toddville Murdoch Wilson Hyde Czech National Cemetery Moore John Minar Glenn Shultz Elvina Krueger Schultz Sheets and Son Decorah Raymond M. Halse First Lutheran Church Burr Oak Steine’s. Decorah Edward B. Hurwig Christian Life Center Steine George L. Gay Garland-Van Arkel’s Forest Oskaloosa Man Chase Mt Vernon Rd Delaware Ahmed Zaki Yamani Abu Dhabi Kuwait Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Middle East Economic Survey OPEC U.S James Hodges John E. Lopes 3Rd Avenue S.E
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