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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1971
Page
2
Rep Lipsky outlines increased state funding for aging and social services in the 1971-73 budget. The plan raises basic old age assistance to 122 dollars monthly and ADC to 53.66, with a 25,000 study on consolidating mental health institutes and juvenile homes.
Sgt John Kuhn reports about 10 000 bicycles registered in May campaign and roughly 7 000 more expected. Police station garage registration hours are 8 30 a m to 4 p m Tuesday through Saturday.
The Cedar Rapids B'nai B'rith lodge schedules a memorial service for veterans Monday at 11 30 a m at Eben Israel cemetery. Rabbi Isaac Neuman gives the benediction while bugler Ralph Podzimek conducts flag raising and taps.
Julianne O Connell of 2435 Grande Avenue SE received a bachelor of arts degree from Clarke College Dubuque on May 15.
Harry R. Terpstra was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Estate Planning Council at the May meeting held at the Roosevelt hotel. He succeeds Richard J. Ryan. New officers include Thomas L. Koranda as vice president and Wallace W. Farmer as secretary and treasurer. Executive committee members are Richard P. Hughes, William H. Carmichael, James C. Roeniig, and John O. Nabor.
Two men charged with larceny from Shada's Third Avenue Fruit Market appeared in municipal court. Richard Washburn requested a preliminary hearing set for June 8 on the larceny charge. Raymond Kruger requested a preliminary hearing set for June 28. Both are accused of taking a gray box containing over $2,000.
A larceny charge against Leo Johnson was dismissed in municipal court after the material witness left the state. Johnson was accused of taking two tires from the Sixteenth Avenue Shell station on Oct. 9.
A Des Moines man, Terry Neve, 21, appeared in municipal court charged with larceny. The hearing was requested to determine whether sufficient evidence exists for trial. A timeframe for future proceedings was not immediately set.
The man appeared in court Thursday and requested a preliminary hearing on larceny in the night time. His hearing is scheduled for June 9. He is accused of taking two stereo tapes from Adrienne Zimmerman of 1309 Twenty first Avenue SW on May 24.
Gene Fries of 335 Eighteenth street SE was fined 300 dollars, given a 120 day license suspension and a 90 day suspended jail term after a municipal jury found him guilty of drunk driving. He was arrested January 5 by Cedar Rapids police.
Cincinnati man James A. Farris appeared in municipal court and asked for a preliminary hearing on a robbery with aggravation charge. The hearing is set for July 16. He allegedly robbed Dave Arnold of Sandy's at 755 Seventh Avenue, Marion on February 23, 1969, with Richard Hronik who was armed. Hronik’s case is still pending.
A petition with 135 signatures opposes a proposal to rezone from R-2 to B-1 for property south of E Avenue NW and east of Edgewood Road. Protesters warn of loss of property value and area unsuitability. The planning commission recommends denial due to flood plain exposure and pending Vinton ditch drainage study. Rezoning is sought by Chester Hagan, James Harper and Frances Manak.
Prairie high school sets baccalaureate for 8 p.m. Sunday in the gym with Rev. Charles Mehaffey giving the address and Rev. Arthur Nash offering invocation. Commencement is Tuesday at 8 p.m. with Dick Schultz of the University of Iowa as speaker and Rev. James Milota delivering the invocation. Weather may force outdoor program at John W Wall Memorial field or move indoors. Junior class leaders Sue Schulte and Mike Bartosh lead the procession. The concert band, directed by Kenneth Smykil, and vocal groups under Russell Price perform. Steve Pata is senior speaker for the 168 graduates. Top students wear gold cords. awards include the John F. Kennedy scholarship and the Charles S. Campbell social studies award. Senior class officers are Dan Dubishar, Bill Jarvis, and Christine Holets.
Over 200 members and guests are expected for the Iowa Association of the Blind annual convention at the Roosevelt hotel in Grand Rapids. Allen Jenkins of the California Orientation Center For the Blind will deliver the banquet address Saturday evening. Panels will discuss education of blind children in public schools and employment opportunities for the blind. A business meeting will be held during the convention.
Gazette advertisements showcase millions of dollars in homes cars and merchandise sold through local want ads. Buyers and sellers navigate listings for real estate vehicles and goods across the community.
The Aristotelian chapter of the National Honor Society at Jefferson High School inducted 91 new members for leadership scholarship character and service. The 61 seniors named include Joan Abney Laurie Ades Becky Ask Brian Bales Curt Benesh and many others. The 30 juniors listed include Teresa Blair Georgia Brown Steve Burk Jan Clem ent Peggy Detwiler Wes Dis cher Annie Duffy and more.
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