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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1975
Page
1
Sunday high in the 70s with overnight lows in the 50s. Chance of afternoon thundershowers in the extended outlook. Winds from the northwest around 10 mph. Sunrise at 5 36 and sunset at 8 31. Year ago today shows a high of 62 and low of 53 with .24 inches precipitation.
Birth notices from St Luke's Mercy and out of town listings report several new arrivals. Daughters are born to Marvin Pippert Lavern Schulte B Allen Long John Burlage and Norbert Sperfslage and James Streff and Ted Hootman also a son is noted for James and Hootman plus a Marion infant son. Adoptions and several local incidents are listed with times and locations.
AIM officials say indictments against three AIM leaders over the Pine Ridge Wounded Knee events are motivated by harassment and lack evidence. They cite delays, prior cases involving Means and Banks, and claim the government aims to drain AIM resources and pressure members. Camp argues federal control blocks AIM goals on education and Indian problems.
Agnes Reilly aged 101 formerly of Lawler area died Saturday in a Waukon nursing home where she had resided five years Born December 29 1873 at Reilly Ridge near Lawler she was the oldest of ten children and the last survivor Services will be at Reilly Ridge Catholic Church Lawler at 10 a.m. Tuesday Wake will begin at 4 p.m. and Rosary at 8 p.m. Monday at Larkin and Martin chapel Lawler
In a four part Gazete exclusive Sylvia Porter analyzes how malpractice suits affect families in California and New York. She outlines who is blamed for rising costs and what must be done to protect patients rights and pocketbooks.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette founded in 1883 by The Gazette Co prints daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscription rates list carrier and mail options including night edition and Sunday seven issues and various weekly and yearly prices with restrictions on mail in carrier areas. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
Julie Greenwell, 18, of 3749 Tanager Drive NE, was arrested at 9 15 p m Sunday and charged with injuring or tampering with a vehicle intoxication and resisting officers after a disturbance in the Charlie's Pizzeria lot at 2739 Sixth Street SW. She remained in Linn County jail Monday on a 375 dollar bond. Police said she broke off an antenna on a car owned by Ron D Helgeland, 3000 Street SW, and, upon arrival, charged her with intoxication and resisting officers for struggling with them.
Thieves stole 25 dollars in cash, a 100 dollar portable television, and a 40 dollar radio from Norman Mallory at 1013 Eighth Street SE. A camper window was struck by a brick, causing 25 dollars in damage near 2008 Mallory Street SW. Police reported a residence entry at 116 Twelfth Street NW where two clock radios, 15 dollars in cash, change, a savings certificate and a savings book were taken. Four chrome rims 150 dollars, four tubeless tires 150 dollars, and 20 chrome nuts and caps 20 dollars were stolen from a car at 631 Memorial Drive SE.
George Marsh, 23, of 1328 Third Street NW, jailed on $625 bond after police arrested him for damaging a car in the 5200 block of E Avenue NW at 5 p.m. Sunday. Marsh faces charges of injuring or tampering with a vehicle and possession of a controlled substance for marijuana found in his possession. He allegedly kicked the left door of a Mundt car causing about $50 damage and struck a truck mirror owned by Howard Smith causing about $30 damage.
Services are planned Tuesday at 1:30 for Larry McKillip 24 drowned Thursday in a gravel pit near Atalissa Born December 16 1950 he worked for Scott's Transfer Co in Cedar Rapids He is survived by his parents a sister a grandfather a grandmother burial at Memorial Park Cemetery Muscatine Arrangements by Sni der's West Liberty
Peter Collura 77 died at his home from a heart attack. He worked as a Rock Island line foreman until 1964 and owned Collura Radio and TV Service in West Liberty. Survived by wife Marcia two daughters Rosemarie Mustacchio and Josephine Whittington seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church at 9 with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Rock Island. Rosary Tuesday at Snider's in West Liberty.
A watchful neighbor chased two thieves after they carried stereo equipment from Richard Cerveny's home at 2424 Victoria Drive SW around 4 50 p m Sunday. Rodney Zueck of 2418 Victoria Drive SW saw two men load gear into a car and pursue them to highways 13 and 30 before losing sight. Break in occurred via forced front door. Stolen items totaled 300 plus with a 200 stereo 18 records 50 shotgun 85 rifle and 3 20 in shells.
Cedar Rapids police arrested a 15 year old and a 17 year old inside the Paramount Pharmacy building after a dawn break in. A plastic bag containing drugs was found on one of the youths. The pair had entered Dr. Mark Tyler's office and ransacked multiple rooms before also breaking into the B A Jensen Masonry office upstairs. They are held in Linn County jail.
Iowa deaths list includes Williamsly Ferdi nand Vogt and McSwiggin Uhlmann with Catholic and Lutheran services. Funeral venues span St Pauls Lutheran Marengo and St Johns Lutheran. visits in Hoover Valentines. burials at Memorial Park Muscatine and Schutte s Postville. Names include Peter Collura, Larry McKillip, Kathryn Vernimont, Martin Long and Amos Ames with ages from 24 to 98. Services set across Tuesday and Wednesday at multiple churches in Lawler West Liberty and Belle Plaine.
G R Bob High 67 of 439 Crimson Drive NE Cedar Rapids died Sunday morning at a Lake Odessa summer home after a sudden illness. He co founded Iowa Midland Supply Co and was a veteran of World War II. He leaves wife Margaret Fraser two sons Robert and Capt Rick High a daughter Diane Stimpson a brother three sisters and nine grandchildren. Services are at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Chapel of Memories with burial Cedar Memorial. Masonic rites by Mt Hermon lodge. Memorial fund established. Master Masons to meet 12:45 p.m. Wednesday at chapel.
Mrs Anne Irene Bednar 89 of 1224 Thirteenth Street NW widow of Frank Sawyer died Sunday after a long illness. Born December 5 1885 in Ely she moved to Cedar Rapids in 1971 from Rockford Illinois. Survived by brothers Tony and Joseph Bednar of Cedar Rapids and sisters Rose Luchterhand of Cedar Rapids and Tillie Sedlacek of Solon. Private services 8:30 am Wednesday at Turner's West with Rev Francis R King of Olivet United Presbyterian Church. Burial in Rockford Illinois. Friends may call at Turner's West.
Obituaries report death of 85 year old William Hotle in Washington Iowa with survivors in Marion Cedar Rapids and Knoxville. Also notes Ancil W Miers 71 of Cedar Rapids died after long illness. Henry C Gerhold 93 of Cedar Rapids died at home. Jean A McLane 69 Cedar Rapids widow of Kenneth McLane died at home. multiple funeral arrangements, service times, and burial details included for each individual.
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