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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1968
Page
1
The Daily Record lists a five day forecast with temperatures near normal and light precipitation, alongside numerous local notices. It includes May births and obituaries, traffic fines, police calls, and service announcements for Iowa locations such as Iowa City and Cedar Rapids with multiple named individuals and addresses.
Bertha L. Larkin 75 of 1520 Fourth Street NW Cedar Rapids widow of William Henry Larkin died Saturday after a short illness. Born March 5 1893 in Cedar Rapids she belonged to St Patrick s Catholic church and led Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Switchmen s Union No 51. Surviving son Harold T. Larkin sister Al Matthew s brother Charles Meskimen and one grandchild. Requiem high mass Tuesday 9 30 a m at St Patrick s with burial at Mt Calvary cemetery. Rosary Monday 8 p m at Teahen chapel.
Lucille L Klumph 66 of 1508 Avenue NE Cedar Rapids died Saturday after a long illness Born February 12 1902 in Maitland Missouri she was a member of First Christian church She is survived by a daughter Mrs Corrine Heins Cedar Rapids a sister Mrs C O Griffith Atlanta two brothers Charles A Brakebill Hammond Indiana and Russell Brakebill Chicago three grandchildren and one great grandchild Memorial services at Turner Chapel East 130 p.m Tuesday by Rev John M Hardy Burial Cedar Memorial Friends may call at the chapel
Ray C. Sisco 59 formerly of Cedar Rapids died Friday in Portland Oregon. Survived by three sisters Mrs Harold Nichols Cedar Rapids Mrs Ivan Stouder Mr Pleasant and Mrs Rose Hunter of Portland two brothers Marion E and Monroe C both of Cedar Rapids and his mother Mrs C E Sisco Cedar Rapids. Services scheduled Wednesday at Ross Holywood chapel in Portland.
Eva Anna Perkins, 81, longtime Cedar Rapids resident of 716 H Street SW, died Sunday after a long illness. Born September 18, 1886 in Quincy, Illinois, she lived in Cedar Rapids for 51 years.
The deceased was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. Survived by daughter Mrs. Gertrude Harrison of Cedar Rapids and sister Miss Charlotte Dottson of Quincy. Funeral at Chapel East at 3 00 p.m. Tuesday conducted by Rev LeRoy White. Burial Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call until 2 30 p.m. Tuesday. Casket will not be opened after the service.
Nellie E. Krebs widow of Walter M. Krebs died Sunday in Sonoma California after a brief illness at 88. Surviving are three daughters Mrs Alfred Nutt Mrs Barrett H Lattner and Mrs W D Barrett three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Oak Hill cemetery at 1 30 p m Thursday led by the Rev D A Loferski. Friends may call at Turner chapel east from 3 p m Wednesday to noon Thursday.
Memorial services for John William Enderes are planned at First Lutheran Church at 10 30 a m Tuesday with Rev George W Carlson presiding Burial will be Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call at Turner Chapel East until 9 p m Monday and at the church from 9 a m to 10 25 a m Tuesday The casket will not be opened after the service.
Federal Judge Edward J. McManus orders The National Bank of Commerce to deliver 444 shares of Stone Creek Lodge Inc and 600 shares of Cherokee Village Development Corp to Richard H. Boldrick of the SBA in Des Moines. The action stems from a Cedar Rapids firm Business Capital of Iowa in receivership after SBA license revocation. The SBA seeks $300,000 plus fees and interest.
A middle aged man with a beard robbed the Toy National Bank walkup teller in downtown Sioux City on Monday. He demanded five ten and twenty dollar bills, stuffed the money in his pocket, and fled on foot. no weapon was shown and the amount stolen is undetermined.
Negro students at Coe College launch three days of demonstrations to press seven demands from the administration. The list calls for a public anti racism statement, black history courses taught by black professors, black cheerleaders, a black activities house, a two thirds student fee allotment to Afro-American activities, a black ombudsman, and faculty training on black history.
Linn County assisted in clean up at Oelwein on Monday after a tornado sending an end loader and operator. County Engineer Bill Harrington said the county provided hand shovels and a road crew member lent his chain saw for use in the area.
Coe College President Dr Joseph McCabe comments on the Afro American Self Educational Organization demands titled Afro American Student Demands for Equality. The document was presented to President McCabe by the group as part of the college's ongoing dialogue on equality.
The Linn County sheriff’s office reports condemnation proceedings started by the state highway commission. A six-member condemnation jury will assess damages for two parcels: 223 Third Street NW owned by Helen M Whitney and 306 First Avenue NW owned by Wilbert T and Jeanne E Mitchell. The Whitney parcel covers 2160 square feet and the Mitchell parcel 1006 square feet housing the West Side Bar B Q Pit. Sheriff Walter Grant will seek Iowa Supreme Court chief justice to appoint the jury.
The Linn county conservation board announced a $160 081.22 federal grant for open spaces park acquisitions. Executive director George Hamilton said the funds are the federal share for Witwer property purchases and related Squaw Creek park acquisitions from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
A 12 year old Mt. Vernon boy John Hickson was released from St Luke s hospital after treatment for injuries from his go cart running into a road and being struck by a car driven by Mabel Hartung of Mt. Vernon route two. The accident occurred about 3 miles south of Springfield on the Mt Vernon Springfield blacktop. Sheriff Walter Grant said charges are pending against the boy. The lad was treated for a cut lip and abrasions.
The Holiday House restaurant in Mt. Vernon was broken into between midnight and 9 am Monday. A cashbox was pried open and $153 reported taken, Sheriff Walter Grant said.
Former Premier Mendes-France urged an end to De Gaulle's decade long rule, accusing the power and the state of shunning workers students and peasants and calling for a withdrawal to allow reforms and renewed public confidence. De Gaulle prepares a Friday radio address with unclear timing and possible measures.
John D. Hole of Crawfordsville began a 30 day county jail term after pleading guilty to reckless driving. A Linn county deputy said Hole drove over a curb and into the wrong traffic lane on Third Street SE between Seventh and Eighth Avenues Saturday night. Hole appeared before Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers.
George E. Bradley of 1630 Park Avenue Marion freed on 500 bond after being arrested early Sunday by a Linn sheriff's deputy two miles east of Center Point for alleged drunk driving. Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers set June 20 for a preliminary hearing.
Malhan Inc against Hullinger for 209.15 on account. The Builders Material Inc against Basemann duo for 596.05 on promissory note. Hall Ekfelt Inc against Adney for 676 on account. The First National Bank Marion against Fries for 8979.33 on promissory note.
Chief Justice Weintraub blasted F Lee Bailey as indolent and arrogant during a hearing over his conduct in a New Jersey murder case. Bailey argued for reinstatement. the court reserved decision after a long session. He is not admitted to the New Jersey bar and appeared with trial judge approval.
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