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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1963

Page

3

Variable clouds and cooler patterns dominate five day forecast

The forecast calls for scattered showers east with lows in the 40s Monday night. Tuesday will be partly cloudy and cooler with highs in the 50s north to 60s south. Generally fair and cool midweek with temperatures 5 to 10 degrees below normal through Saturday. Rain totals about .25 inch on average. May rainfall totals and station readings noted. several town notices on births, fines, and obituaries listed with local officials and church services.

Local Births and Marital Notices Across Iowa Regions

Records show births at Chicago and Creston with May dates and parental details. Cedar Falls lists a May 18 son for Mr. and Mrs. Weekley, with relatives in Cedar Rapids and Kay Zach. Numerous names appear in separators including divorces and marriage matters, along with two false alarm reports in Cedar Rapids neighborhoods.

Conviction of 6 In Park Voided

The Supreme Court on a unanimous ruling voided the conviction of six adults charged with unlawful assembly for staying in a Savannah park after being asked to leave. Chief Justice Warren said the defendants lacked adequate notice that their conduct violated the breach of peace statute and due process required clear prohibition.

Washington Supreme Court Savannah Warren

Youth Drowns During Fraternity Outing at Lake Delhi

Robert Johnson a 19 year old freshman from Chicago Heights NL drowned when a boat carrying him and two companions capsized on Lake Delhi during a fraternity outing from Dubuque University. Companions were rescued and dragging efforts for the body continued over the weekend into Monday.

Delhi Robert Johnson Chicago Heights Lake Delhi Here Dubuque University Johnson

Kennedy Ties Feed Signing To Vote

President Kennedy linked his signing of the feed grain bill to urging a yes vote in Tuesday’s wheat grower referendum. He warned a yes would keep wheat near $2 a bushel and noted a no vote could drop prices to $1.10. He framed the choice as protecting the family farm system and reducing surplus storage costs.

Washington Kennedy

Presbyterian Tradition versus Puritan Control In Geneva

The report contrasts Calvinist Geneva's theocratic rule with Presbyterian reluctance to adopt exclusive church establishment Suppression of dissent and church guidance in civil life were features of Geneva's model But Presbyterians today reject that harsh combination despite its historical roots.

Geneva

Three Cedar Rapids Men Plead Innocent in Assault Case

Three Cedar Rapids men Steven Stratton 19 Robert Kinkead 21 and David Gable 21 entered innocent pleas in district court to charges of assault with intent to commit rape and assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury. The victims Robert Woolstrichl 45 and Arlene 41 said they were attacked while parked on a lonely road southwest of Beverly May 4. Kinkead held on 2500 bond others released after posting. incest charges against two were dismissed or reduced.

Cedar Rapids Walford William R. Eads Steven B. Stratton McKinley Street Robert R. Kinkead Third Avenue David W. Gable Sixth Street Robert Woolstrchill Arlene Beverly Kinkead

Drunk Driver Charged After Ditch Getaway

Anthony Pierazek, 52, of route two Marion, was arrested at 12:08 a.m. Monday after deputies said he tried to pull his truck from a ditch on old highway 30 west of Camp Good Health. He pled guilty to driving without a license before Justice Miles Adams and received 30 days in county jail. The drunk driving charge was filed in district court with bond set at $500.

Anthony Pierazek Route Two Marion Camp Good Health Justice of the Peace Miles Adams

Astronaut Cooper Recalls Space Flight Details

The report recounts Vostok style questions and Cooper explains space food and hydrogen peroxide jets that create ice crystals in orbit. He describes weightlessness challenges and his habit of tucking arms to avoid loose controls while noting appetite and exercise routines. Obituaries note George Clements of Cedar Rapids, a lumber salesman with family survivors and church affiliations.

Owens Given Plea Time on Weapons Count

Donald D. Owens alias Jack Mann, 34, of Houston, faces two charges after a Thursday arrest by sheriff deputies. A narcotics possession charge was filed in municipal court, with a preliminary hearing set for May 29. Owens, jailed on $7,500 bond, was arraigned on a concealed weapon charge and given until Wednesday to plead. Police said narcotics worth hundreds of dollars were found after a car in a ditch on Otis road at Forty-second Street SE was reported.

Donald D. Owens Jack Mann Houston Owens Linn County Otis Road Forty-second Street

Supreme Court hears anti trust immunity clash over exchange rules

The Exchange Act shields exchanges with limited immunity. The Justice Department urged the court to deny blanket immunity and develop it case by case. NYSE rules ban nonmember communications without prior consent and allow discontinuation of any communications. Goldberg noted the opinion focused on private wire discontinuance, not ticket service.

Exchange Supreme Court Justice Department Department New York Exchange Goldberg

Jurors Selected In 77000 Suit Over Hunting Accident

Jurors were chosen in a 77193.84 damage suit stemming from a Sept 16 1961 hunting accident in Cedar Rapids. A 15 year old boy lost an eye after being shot with a .410 by Earl Knapp. Plaintiff Donald Wescott represents James Wescott. Judge Charles Penningroth presides. Other case details list jurors and involved parties.

Cedar Rapids Donald Wescott James Wescott Westwood Drive Earl Knapp Edgewood Read Wescott Edgewood Knapp Charles Penningroth Walter C. Dresselhouse Wanda M. Alderman Arthur V. Davis Merle DeSotel Frank Janda Leon E. Griswold Harold L. Schultz Esther E. Smith Joan M. Cross Lora Lee Paul Vera Fritz Richard E. Fields

Orrie L Meyers Sentenced to 15 Years for Assault with Intent

Orrie L Meyers, 48, of Mechanicsville pled guilty Monday to assault with intent to commit rape and was sentenced to 15 years in the state penitentiary at Ft Madison by Judge B J Maxwell. Meyers was originally charged with...

Orrie L. Meyers Mechanicsville State Penitentiary Ft. Madison B. J. Maxwell Meyers

Van Horne Man Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving

Monte D. Kelly, 23, of Van Horne, pleaded guilty in district court to reckless driving and was fined $100 by Judge Charles Penningroth. He was arrested Oct 7 on Williams boulevard SW on a drunk driving charge, which was dismissed after the plea.

Monte D. Kelly van Horne Charles Penningroth Kelly Williams Boulevard

Walker Man Given Six Month Suspended Sentence

James D. Mathews of Walker pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. Judge William R. Eads imposed a six month suspended sentence after his Saturday arrest by a highway patrolman one mile east of Coggon.

James D. Mathews Walker William R. Eads Mathews Coggon

Dynamite Theft Probed Ahead of Birmingham Riots

Authorities investigate a large dynamite theft in Birmingham days before twin blasts sparked riots. Two cases of dynamite stolen from a storage house, about 100 pounds, alarming sheriff Melvin Bailey who warned of danger and loose supplies in the area.

Birmingham Melvin Bailey Bailey

Arrests in Alabama protest edge toward integration pilgrimage

In northeast Alabama 11 people were arrested while trying to complete the integration pilgrimage of the slain William Moore. The group included actress Madeleine Sherwood and they faced breach of the peace charges. A Birmingham Negro leader warned that local Black residents are among the roughest in the nation and new provocations could spark violence. Roy Wilkins of the NAACP made the remark in New York.

Alabama William Moore Madeleine Sherwood Birmingham Roy Wilkins The National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People New York

Equipment Stolen At Ellis Pro Shop

Burglars took about $750 in golf gear and a TV from the Ellis park pro shop Sunday night. Two golf club sets, a $139 TV, and 35 dozen golf balls were reported missing. entry gained by forcing a west window. Detectives say the burglars also entered Spear Bros. gas station at 2663 Mt. Vernon road SE through a west window, with $40 to $45 missing from a cash register.

Ellis Park Spear Bros Mt. Vernon Road

Foot Laceration in Pow er Mower Accident

Mrs. Archie Bowers, 57, of Hawkeye, suffered a lacerated left foot in a power mower accident Sunday. She was taken to West Union hospital.

Hawkeye Archie Bowers West Union Hospital

Justice Harlan Critiques Court On State Action And Discrimination

The discussion centers on Warren's assertion that when a state law forces discrimination and uses criminal processes to enforce it, the 14th Amendment is violated. Harlan disagrees with the majority on state action and criticizes the court for broad rulings that overturn convictions. He urges discreet treatment and measured results.

Warren Harlan

Margarete Matzenauer Met Opera Mezzo Dies at 81

Margarete Matzenauer, 81, a mezzo-soprano with the Metropolitan Opera from 1911 to 1930, died Sunday in Van Nuys California. Her career spanned stage roles and concert work with leading ensembles. She was renowned for her rich tone and long association with the Met.

Widow Catherine A Kenney Died After Lingering Illness

Catherine A Kenney of Cedar Rapids widow of John Kenney died Monday after a lingering illness. Born February 22 1895 in Keokuk she belonged to St Patrick's church Daughters of Isabella and the WCOOF Court No 727. Surviving are four sons three daughters a sister a brother and nine grandchildren. Services at St Patrick's Church Wednesday at 9 30. Burial Mt Calvary. Rosaries Tuesday 730 by Daughters of Isabella 800 by Father McDonald 830 by WCOOF Court 727 at Teahen chapel friends may call after 2 p.m.

Catherine A. Kenney Cave John Kenney Cedar Rapids Keokuk St. Patrick’s Church Isabella Joseph Michael Con P John Crawfordsville Ind Mary Hickey Anne M. Haller Concord N.H Mary Herbner San Francisco John R. Tigue Des Moines J. Robert McDonald Mt. Calvary McDonald Wcoof Court No Teahen Chapel

Two-Year-Old Jeffery Steward Dies in Cedar Rapids

Jeffery James Steward aged two died Monday from a heart ailment. Born February 14, 1961 in Cedar Rapids, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roman James Steward of 617 Tenth Avenue SE. Survived by two brothers and two sisters, grandparents Curtis Steward and Mrs. Never Lee Bryant of Atwood Tennessee. Member of Mt Zion Baptist Church. Services at Oak Hill Cemetery at 3 Tuesday led by Rev Ira D Harrison. Friends may call at Turner Chapel after 6 p.m. Monday and until noon Tuesday.

Katherine Schodde Minneapolis Rebecca Victor Redwood City Calif E. J. Clements Park Ridge Ill Grace Fernow Silver Springs Estelle M. Brown Des Moines Clements First Presbyterian Church Crescent Lodge A.F A.M Iowa el Kahir Shrine Palestine Council R & S.M. Trowell RAM Appollo Commandery K.T Kilwinning Lodge of Perfection Turner Chapel Bob Alan Chaffee Cedar Memorial Jeffery James Steward Roman James Steward Tenth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Tony Curtis Anthony Cleven Steward Etta Faye Janis Marie Steward Curtis Steward Never Lee Bryant Atwood Tenn Jeffery Mt. Zion

Katherine Olson Widow of Rudolph Olson Dies in Des Moines

Katherine E. Olson widow of Rudolph Olson and former Cedar Rapids resident died Sunday in Des Moines. Born June 4 1884 at Mt Vernon she graduated from St Luke's School of Nursing and lived in Des Moines for 21 years. Survived by sister Alma Bobst Des Moines. Service 1:30 Tuesday officiated by Rev. Charles Q. Wallace of St. church.

Katherine E. Olson Rudolph Olson Cedar Rapids Des Moines Mt. Vernon St. Luke’s School of Nursing Alma Bobst Turner Chapel Charles Q. Wallace

Obituary: William J. Lynch of Cedar Rapids Dies

William J. Lynch age 60 of 509 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids longtime Fourth Street Cafe employee died Sunday He was born February 14 1906 in Cedar Rapids Survived by sister Mrs Lucille McDonald of Chicago Services will be in Turner chapel at a time to be announced later

William J. Lynch Fifth Avenue SE Fourth Street Cafe Cedar Rapids Lucille McDonald Chicago Turner Chapel

Mrs Grady Dies in Dayton After Cedar Rapids Years

Mrs. Walter F. Grady, longtime Cedar Rapids resident from 1932 to 1953, died Saturday in Dayton Ohio. She is survived by her husband a former manager of the Dun and Bradstreet office, one son and three grandchildren.

Walter F. Grady Cedar Rapids Dayton Ohio Dun and Bradstreet

Housing Code Violations Set for Second Reading

The proposed housing code makes violations misdemeanors with fines from 10 to 100 dollars or up to 30 days in jail. Owners have one to three years to comply with costly requirements. Second reading is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday with final action next Monday. Mayor Bob Johnson noted the code was started in February 1962 by the advisory committee and approved by MAC last Oct. 23. He thanked Tommy Tucker and others for their hundreds of hours, as urban renewal board members, League of Women Voters, and the Human Relations Council listened.

Bob Johnson MAC Johnson Tommy Tucker Tucker Urban Renewal Board League of Women Voters The Human Relations Council

Nurse Repels Attacker in Boston Area

Ruth Meyer a 28 year old nurse fought off a man who grabbed her from behind and tried to strangle her as she walked home from a hospital in Newton Massachusetts. She wrenched free after screams drew neighbors and the attacker fled. Meyer described a about 6 feet tall man weighing 175 pounds. She sustained facial cuts and bruises but was unhurt otherwise. Eight unsolved stranglings of women have occurred in greater Boston since last June.

Newton Mass Ruth Meyer Miss Myers Greater Boston

Gazette Want Ads Drive Quick Sales

Local classifieds highlight Gazette Want Ads calling readers to call EM 2 1121 to place notices. The short notice emphasizes fast turnover of unused items via the Gazette's classified section.

Gazette

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