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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1963

Page

3

Weekend Weather And Obituary Notices From Iowa And Nearby

Saturday temperatures ranged from the mid forties to mid seventies across cities including Bismarck Minneapolis Denver New Orleans New York Omaha Los Angeles Phoenix Miami Seattle with scattered showers forecast in the east. May rainfall totals and normals are noted along with wind, humidity, barometer readings, and sunrise sunset times. The second section lists funeral notices and service details for several individuals across Iowa and nearby towns, including names, ages, and church service arrangements.

Bismarck Minneapolis Enver New Orleans Hica New York

Cuba China talks advance before Moscow summit

The document refers to Soviet Cuba cooperation across trade economics technical scientific and cultural fields. It notes the agreements are being successfully implemented as delegations prepare to meet in Moscow on July 5 to discuss the financial aspects and other details of the collaboration.

China Moscow

Frank Schantz 71 dies at Troy Mills in Iowa

Frank Schantz, 71, a retired farmer and Linn county resident, died Saturday afternoon at his cabin near Troy Mills Iowa. He was born September 3, 1891 near Marion, married Ethel Cherry June 27, 1917 at Walker, and lived in Alburnett for 43 years. Surviving: wife, Lewis Schantz Jr., and grandsons Chester and Curtis. Services Monday at 2 at Murdoch chapel in Marion. burial Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call after 2 Sunday.

Alburnett Frank Schantz Linn County Troy Mills Iowa Louis Emma Zeller Schantz Marion Walker Ethel Cherry Schantz

Time of Death Established for Iowa Minister

Freeborn County Coroner Dr. E. C. Menefee ruled the Rev. Berner Nyjordet died from gunfire and other wounds in a violent attack near Albert Lea Minnesota. A neighbor testified he saw the minister driving through downtown at 1 30 a m on Thursday. Local authorities confirmed blood in the car matched Nyjordet blood type.

Albert Lea Minn UPI Freeborn E. C. Menefee Berner Nyjordet Silver Lake Iowa Here Arlo Hagen Northwood Town Nyjordet Ben Menefee

Legion Auxiliary Sets Poppy Sales Record in Hanford

Poppy sales in Cedar Rapids Saturday set a post record for Hanford Post No. 5 of the American Legion. Jeannie O Rourke publicity chairwoman said 16 000 poppies were sold and 3206 37 dollars were taken in. Sales chairman was Mrs. Berta Jasa.

Legion Auxiliary Cedar Rapids Hanford Post No. 5 American Legion Jeannie O'Rourke the Legion Auxiliary Berta Jasa

Boat Rescue Identifies Four Rescued Passengers

River patrol saved Sharpe and three others after their 19 foot inboard boat capsized following a turn. Rescued were Sharpe's son Jim, 14, Leonard Hess, 40 of 1500 Pawnee Drive NW, Henry Serbousek, 30 of 852 Eleventh Street NE, and Chuck Glessner, 29 of 1600 1 Avenue NW. Artificial respiration was given until an ambulance arrived.

Sharpe River Patrol Jim Leonard Hess Pawnee Drive Henry Serbousek Eleventh Street Chuck Glessner 1 Avenue NW

Astro's Top Secret The Jetsons Puppy airs Sunday

The Jetsons feature a large fluffy puppy walking on air in a 6:30 Sunday telecast on Television 9 titled Astro's Top Secret. The prompt text hints at a TV guide style notice for a children's program.

Astro Jetsons Television

Farley Reflects on Long Career and Honest Living

The former politician Farley recalls forty plus years in public service beginning at 21 as a Grassy Point district committeeman. He says abstinence aided his sleep, credits truthfulness for a steady conscience, and predicts Kennedy’s re election while noting Rockefeller as a likely GOP nominee.

Farley Kennedy Republican Party Nelson A. Rockefeller GOP

Tavern Men To Hear Liquor Law Explained

Officers and directors of the Iowa Tavern Assn will meet June 3 at the Sheraton Montrose to discuss the new liquor law. A 7 p.m. session with county chairmen features a state liquor commission representative. A general membership meeting is set for June 4 at the hotel to discuss liquor law and tavern matters.

Iowa Tavern Assn Sheraton- Montrose State Liquor Commission

Moro Holds Back on Premiership While Talks Continue

Critics say the center left faces pressure over foreign alignment as Aldo Moro delays acceptance of the premiership. A presidential statement notes his acceptance is reserved and he will open talks with other party leaders on Monday before reporting to President Segni to decide whether to accept or reject the post.

Italy Moro Segni

Summit teams meet after late start and beard fire

Summit party on the south ridge reached the summit at 3 36 p m Tuesday after a late start caused by a camp fire from a butane flame that burned their beards. They did not meet the west ridge team at the top until descending when Hornbein and Unsoeld were seen approaching from the west ridge.

South Ridge Hornbein Unsveld Dyhrenfurth West Ridge Unsoeld

Davenport Police Nab Girl Bandit

Davenport police arrest 18 year old Vicki Darlene Clark of Davenport for two armed holdups. Clark admits the robberies and is described as pony tailed and attractive. Her boyfriend Milton Verle Thomas, 21, also held on recod charges.

Davenport Vicki Darlene Clark Milton Verle Thomas

Six Hurt in Crash Near Center Point

Six people were injured in a two car collision three miles south of Center Point on highway 150 Saturday night. Robert Swalley and his family, Helen, Debra, and Bobbie, along with Dixie Calder, and John McKee all sustained cuts, lacerations, or abrasions and were treated at St. Luke's hospital before being released.

Center Point Robert Swalley Second Street Helen Debra Bobby Swalley Dixie Calder John McKee K Street St. Luke’s Hospital

Cancer Vaccine Hope Brightens from Oklahoma Research

University of Oklahoma medical center researchers report a potential cancer vaccine lead. Dr. Julia Lampkin Hibbard notes rabbits given human tumor extracts produced antiserum that prevented lymphoma in mice, with 100 percent immunity in vaccinated groups versus tumor growth in controls. Cells from colon and breast cancers were used.

Oklahoma City University of Oklahoma Medical Center Julia McCain Lampkin- Hibbard American Cancer Society American Assny For Cancer Research Toronto Canada Lampkin

Dennis The Menace Appears Daily In Classifieds

A recurring item titled Dennis The Menace runs daily in the classified pages. The brief feature notes mischievous antics consistent with the comic strip character and invites readers to seek further panels and related items in the section.

Dennis the Menace

Child Falls From Car Breaks Right Leg

A three year old Cedar Rapids girl suffered a fracture of her right leg when she fell from a moving car Saturday night at 7 45. Kathy Franks fell to the pavement as a car driven by her mother Jaenne Franks 5630 Vermont Street SW turned south into Twelfth Street from Nineteenth Avenue SW. The youngster was admitted at Mercy hospital for treatment of the broken leg and bruises of the legs and feet.

Cedar Rapids Kathy Franks Jaenne Franks Vermont Street Twelfth Street Nineteenth Avenue Mercy Hospital

Girl, 3, Breaks Leg In Tandem Bike Ride

Tara Willson, 3, daughter of Mrs. Carol Willson, of the Rose Dale apartments on Mt. Vernon Road SE, was treated for a fracture of her right leg at Mercy Hospital Saturday. Her leg became caught in the wheel of a bicycle on which she was a passenger.

Tara Willson Carol Willson Rosedale Apartments Mt. Vernon Road Mercy Hospital

Edith M. Mullett Released on Bond for Petty Larceny

Edith M. Mullett, 49, of Wyoming Iowa, was freed on $110 bond by Cedar Rapids police Saturday. She faces a petty larceny charge for allegedly taking $2.10 worth of merchandise from the F W Woolworth store at the Town and Country shopping center.

Edith M. Mullett Wyoming Cedar Rapids F. W. Woolworth Town and Country

Florida Meeting Boosts GOP Against Kennedy

A Florida gathering would strengthen the GOP effort to carry the South against Kennedy regardless of the eventual nominee.

Kennedy Florida

Obituary: Arthur W. Nierling 50 of 1818 Mallory St

Arthur W. Nierling 50 of 1818 Mallory Street SW died Saturday after a brief illness. Born in Waukon March 15 1913 he was a Cedar Rapids resident since 1952 and a Cryovac pressman. Survived by wife four daughters two sons five brothers and four sisters. Funeral details and rosary times listed with churches in Waukon and nearby towns. Burial at Mt Oliver Waukon Linwood Cemetery with burial attended by St Pauls and Bakke Hansen funeral homes. Cancer fund suggested.

Arthur W. Nierling Mallory Street Waukon Cedar Rapids Cryovac Corp Judy Kay Janice Sue Donald Daniel Ray Schuler Minneapolis Leona Waters Lansing Clarence Kutsch Dubuque Jerry Ovel Davenport Howard Decorah George Francis Mabel, Minn Carl Spring Grove Minn Anton Dorchester

Widowed Eva Starr receives Cedar Rapids obituary notice

Mrs Eva F Starr 78 of 127 Nineteenth street NE Cedar Rapids died Saturday after a long illness Born July 29 1884 Wellman She was married July 29 1903 to Charles L Starr who died in 1953 Survived by three sisters and one brother She was a member of St Pauls Methodist WSCS Ladies Auxiliary and Rock Island Womens club Funeral services Tuesday 1 30 pm Hesser Memorial chapel conducted by Mrs Mable Baumbargender Burial Springville Brady Mortuary calling Monday after 2.

Eva F. Starr Nineteenth Street Wellman Charles L. Starr Cedar Rapids Frank Arthur Edward Rosenberger Newton Ralph Knotts Austin Minn Clarence M. Glider Des Moines Mable Baumgardener South Haven Michigan George Thiher Floyd Baumgardener Dallas Texas D. A. Loferski Brady Mortuary Springville Brady's

Death of Laura C Pickerill in South San Gabriel

Laura C Pickerill, wife of Boyd C Pickerill, died Friday at 1 p.m. in South San Gabriel after a long illness. Born September 4, 1900 in Bethel Washington, she leaves two sons Merlin E Lafferty of Kent and Joseph E Lafferty of Birmingham, plus four grandchildren. A Seventh Day Adventist member, she will be buried at Cedar Memorial cemetery with graveside services at 3 p.m. Wednesday led by Rev Albert H Gerst. Turner chapel will host visiting hours from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Laura C. Pickerill Boyd C. Pickerill South San Gabriel Calif Bethel Wash Merlin E. Lafferty Kent Joseph E. Lafferty Birmingham Ala Cedar Memorial Cemetery Albert H. Gerst Turner Chapel

Funeral Services and Burials Schedule

Funeral services announced for Cora Lee Mt Zion Baptist church at 3 Monday led by Rev Percy Burt with burial at Oak Hill. Friends may call at Turner chapel until noon Monday. Geraldine Buckner to be buried at Linwood after 10:30 Monday service by Rev John K Moore. Anna Vavra Jane Kuba to be buried Czech National at 1:30 Monday service by Rev E Koberg.

St. Patrick’s Church Waukon Eugene Kutsch A. L. Zachar Janeba-Kuba Bakke-Hansen Funeral John McDonald Mt. Oliver Jackson Burns St. Paul’s Linwood Cemetery Cancer Fund

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