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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1968
Page
1
The daily record notes Sunday lows and highs with a broad five day outlook. Temperatures will run 10 to 15 degrees below normal with normal May rainfall about .50 to .75 inch, scattered showers or thunderstorms likely later in the week. Local stations log wind and sun data as well as recent rainfall and temperatures.
Births list multiple families from Mercy hospital and San Diego with names and addresses for new daughters and sons. Following sections list court filings, divorces, and a long string of traffic and city notices with times, locations, and fines. The record includes enforcement updates for speeding disobeying signals mufflers and vehicle control along with specific names and addresses.
Gordon D. Simonds vice chairman for next fall's UCS fund drive attends a three day Detroit meeting of campaign leaders. Ted Lloyd UCS campaign director accompanies him. The annual gathering by United Community Funds and Councils of America provides training for community fund raising campaigns and ends Wednesday.
New York expert Dr Alden N Haffner warns long haired drivers and riders pose highway risks as hair can obscure vision. He notes danger rises at dawn dusk and during rainy conditions and cites stray hair blowing into eyes as a cause of accidents.
Three traffic accidents Sunday in Cedar Rapids injured four people and sent two to local hospitals. Dianna Kriegel, 3, was treated for a fractured collar bone and facial injuries after darting into a car on D avenue NE. Kenneth Meyerhoff, the driver, reported another car forced him to stop earlier. Judy Colbert, 22, sustained multiple lacerations and a fractured nose when her car hit a pole on H avenue and Oakland road NE. driver Kenneth Hill was treated for a fractured wrist. Mary Collett, 59, was treated and released for facial lacerations and a leg injury after her car, driven by Gerald Collett, rear-ended Irvin Wyman’s stopped vehicle on Sixteenth avenue SW. No charges were filed.
Myles 18 of 715 Sixth street SE held in Linn county jail pending arraignment on larceny of a motor vehicle charge. He faced additional counts for driving while suspended and failing to keep his vehicle under control after a Sunday crash involving a stolen car. Arraignment set for Wednesday. Paul Kinion named attorney.
The government proposes a 10 percent wage hike across sectors, a 40 hour work week without pay loss, retirement age cut to 60, expanded family social benefits, boosted old age pensions from Oct 1, and laws guaranteeing labor activity. Unions would gain management roles in businesses. Pompidou calls it a veritable evolution.
Arthur M. Miller 83 of 1601 Center Point road NE died Sunday after a short illness. Born April 5, 1885 near North English he farmed there many years and lived in Cedar Rapids 18 years. Survived by three sons Russell LeRoy Merle two daughters Ilene Goodall Mary Jean Laren seven grandchildren three great grandchildren. Wife predeceased Feb 7 1968. Services Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church Rev Roger E. O’Brien. Burial Mt. Calvary cemetery. Rosary Monday 7:30 p.m. Monahan-Stewart funeral home. Lawrence Edward Sturgeon 81 of 810 Old Marion road NE died Sunday. Born Sept 30 1886 in Irving Illinois he worked at LaPlante Choate and Allis Chalmers 27 years. Survived by two sons Edward and Dean Cedar Rapids. four brothers Tom Des Moines Lester Hillsboro Ill Ira Centralia Ill Bert San Francisco. one sister Mrs Fred Schweska Inverness Fla. seven grandchildren. four stepsons Raymond Warner Cedar Rapids Wesley Frank Warner Springfield Ill Clarence Arcadia Mo. one stepdaughter Mrs John Wake Arcadia. Member Church of the Brethren and machinists union. Services Beatty Bearle funeral home 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Rev Kenneth B. Byerly. Burial Oak Shade cemetery Marion. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Monday. casket remains closed after 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Dr Elmer I Copeland age 87 of 1413 Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a short illness. Born December 5 1880 in Highland he lived in Cedar Rapids over 50 years. Survived by one daughter Mrs Jean Pritchard Lake Worth Florida. He was a long time Mason and past master with Crescent lodge Iowa Consistory York Rite El Kabir Shrine Malta Chapter OBS Iowa Optometric Assn and life member of the American Optometric Assn. Services 1 30 p m Tuesday at Hesser Memorial chapel Cres ent lodge officiating Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p m Monday. All Master Masons to meet at Masonic Temple 1 p m Tuesday.
William George Perkins of Cedar Rapids age 67 died after a short illness. Born October 26, 1894 in Illinois he married Clara Welterlen October 1 1925 in Waterloo. He served in World War I and leaves a half brother Charles Shreve of Rock Island. He belonged to Kenwood United Methodist Church Cyrene Lodge 325 Clarion and Disabled American Veterans. Memorial service at Turner Chapel East at 1 30 p.m. Wednesday with cremation to follow. Casket will not be opened after service. Donations may go to Kenwood United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
Mary J. Wellik 79 of 407 B avenue NW died Sunday after a long illness. Born April 20 1889 in Czech oslovakia she was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic church. Survived by husband Frank J. Wellik son Leo of Cedar Rapids sister Mrs. Leo Malecek Dexter Minn two brothers James Kofron Britt Jack Kofron Orange City Fla and one grandchild. Body moved from Teahen chapel to Boughton's funeral home Britt. Services Wednesday at 10 30 a.m. in St. Wenceslaus church Duncan Rev Clarance Frana. Burial St. Wenceslaus cemetery.
Five petitions for bankruptcy were filed in federal court. Debtors include Marvin E. Mefford of 293 Eighteenth Avenue SW with $2,724 in debts and $100 in assets claimed exempt. Shirleyann Mischek of 1001 Eleventh Street NW with $3,222 in debts and $525 in assets. Duane F. Petz of Williamsburg as a retail salesman with $4,552 in debts and $25 in assets. Althea B. Slaymaker, an assembly line worker, with $48,197 in debts and $2,610 in assets exempt. and Robert M. Wagoner of Orchard Trailer Court with $12,141 in debts and $8,875 in assets, $175 exempt.
At a news conference outside Resurrection City Indians leader Rodolfo Tijerina criticizes Black militants for dominating the protest site. He says over 100 Indians at a church want to leave but fear unequal treatment and hints at separate demonstrations.
Memorial services are set at Rose Chapel East at 1 30 p m Tuesday officiated by Rev Ross Ostrander Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel until 1 p m Tuesday The casket will not be opened after the service
Jane Powell and Ann Sothern star in the musical Nancy Goes to Rio airing at 9 o clock on Channel 9 in color.
Des Moines AP State Sen. Tom Riley seeks a June 3 audience to outline a plan to save $2 million annually. The executive council voted 3 to 1 to defer the decision until Riley provides more details. Government officials discussed potential reforms and auditor interest in savings.
State Sen. Tom Riley says his plan to save at least 2 million state dollars without service cuts was not well served in a short outline He criticizes the executive council for not hearing his proposal ahead of time and expects a change of mind He notes he invited all gubernatorial candidates and parties to avoid partisanship and mentions Paul Franzenburg was not invited.
David Freeman aged 27 received an absolute discharge on a vagrancy charge after magistrate noted he had suffered enough from this biological warfare. Freeman was arrested while sleeping in a railway carriage and bitten on the leg by an unattended police dog named Timber.
Menograph Co. sues Cock-A-Doodle-Doo of America Inc and E. P. Justice Jr of Linn County in Linn district court for 14576.02 alleging nonpayment for installing serous-tone equipment in Illinois outlets. The suit claims Cock-A-Doodle-Doo paid for the gear but Justice diverted the funds to corporate debts.
Sheriff Walter Grant was notified that deputy David J. Floyd of Cedar Rapids has been selected for the first four week basic recruit session at the Iowa Law Enforcement academy Camp Dodge. The session starts June 24 as Floyd began full time work in January after a year as a part timer.
Sheriff Walter Grant said two burglars took $28 cash from Hillcrest country club Mt. Vernon Lisbon Sunday night after prying open east and north doors. A separate break in at Walker grain elevator reported a door pried open with no one found and about $150 of equipment stolen from a motorcycle unit.
A break-in at the Cedar Rapids Go Cart West on Highway 30 targets Dale Stout's cycle parked by his trailer home. The thief forced a window and took a $25 engine and $30 in tires during Friday night or Saturday.
J. D. C. Construction filed a petition to foreclose a mechanic's lien on the Mt. Vernon post office building seeking $38,779.16. International Builders, Inc. is named as the defendant in the suit.
The Linn Cooperative Oil Co of Marion files an action against Albert G. Gee for a debt of 19 639 61 on an account seeking resolution of the balance due.
Kansas City reports millions of yo-yos bearing Peanuts characters from Hallmark Cards. Instructions accompany four classic tricks including the Spinner Over the Falls Around the Corner and Walking the Dog to guide new generations of players.
The Chicago Cubs host the Philadelphia Phillies in a 6:30 p.m. telecast on KCRG TV Channel 9. The program promises live color coverage of the matchup.
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