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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1969
Page
8
Police report a man cashed a 3800 dollar check at First National Bank on Veterans Day and attempted another 3300 dollar transaction at the drive in. Earlier, blanks were stolen from Cedar Terrace mobile homes court on Highway 30 west of Cedar Rapids, used in the forgery scheme.
Jessie V2 Mathewson 84 of 10g Twelfth street died at her home Friday. She moved from Dubuque to Marion in 1940 and was born Feb. 74 1836 in Brazil Indiana. She married Lev J. Mathewson Sept. 24 1909 at Washington Indiana. Surviving are three daughters two sons twenty four grandchildren twenty one great grandchildren and a brother. Local veterans unveil plans for Memorial Day observances Tuesday. Marion Legion plans parade and park ceremonies. A veteran day dinner set for Legion hall.
A Buchanan district court jury awarded the defendants in a $180,000 damage suit after an eight day trial. Plaintiffs Susan Ogdehl Townsend and her father Leland Ogdail claimed medical expense damages and accused several Independence and Cedar Rapids establishments of serving intoxicated individuals. Townsend had been a passenger in a Basquin driven car involved in the October 1, 1964 crash.
Mr and Mrs Donald L Johnson of Marion bought the residence at 998 Eleventh street from Mr and Mrs Joseph I Taylor. Possession has been given. Sale handled by General Real Estate Co. Leaf pickup crews will collect leaves on Marion street until November 15. After that date residents must dispose of leaves themselves. Special Fish Fry Friday at 9 p m with take out orders available. Mrs L M Red Brown of 1700 Park Avenue is a surgical patient at St Luke's Hospital. Mr and Mrs Richard Presswood of San Francisco and Steven Brown of Minneapolis visit the Brown household.
Peter Hanson, 44, of 719 Harold Drive SE, spent Thursday night locked inside the public restroom at Greene Square Park's Senior Citizens Center. He was freed at about 5 a.m. Friday after a passerby heard knocking, prompting police to force the door and release him.
Linn County Attorney William Faches urges state legislators to widen a town code provision to confiscate vehicles used in transporting narcotics and other illegal drugs. He cites several forfeitures since a narcotics law took effect six months ago and argues the measure helps deter drug pushers and supports law enforcement efforts.
A Cedar Rapids youth was hospitalized with possible head injuries after a two car crash at 3:15 pm Thursday. Delyin J. Van Bogart 16 of 1006 E Avent NW was a passenger in a car driven by Jacolyn drive NW. The Van Bogart car struck the rear of a car driven by Jacqueline R. Fendi 416 D Avenue NW at the corner of First Avenue and Sixth Street NW. Van Bogart was charged with failure to have vehicle. The incident prompted legal discussion on vehicle forfeiture and Fifth Amendment rights amid related cases and alibi instruction debates.
U S Senator Harold Hughes told a Columbus Junction crowd that alcoholism is a major national problem, surpassing drugs with about 21 million affected versus 12 million marijuana users and 150,000 heroin users. He also criticized war and defense spending, warning about nuclear arsenals and a death-prone society.
Four Quasqueton breakins probed by the Buchanan County sheriff’s office list entries at Winders’ Tex iacn where a television set and about 25 dollars were taken Love’s tavern with 30 dollars and a portable television stolen Mangold grocery 60 dollars taken and Art’s tavern 25 dollars taken in the incidents.
Vernon IA Anna Margaret Laughton Wilson widow of Arthur C. Wilson 508 Third Ave South Mt Vernon died in Cedar Rapids hospital Thursday afternoon Born July 7 1891 in Pensacola Va Surviving daughter Margaret Cordell son C W Wilson four grandchildren sister Mrs W B Betsworth Pensacola Florida Funeral services will be held Tuesday 10 a.m at St Christophers Episcopal Pensacola Burial in Johns Cemetery Cedar Rapids arrangements by Tutner chapel home on Fifth Avenue Cedar Rapids local arrangements by Ned Jones.
UPI reports a Thursday fire caused five thousand dollars in smoke damage to Rowley Methodist Church. The blaze started when flames from a base furnace ignited glue used to lay carpet during fall plays at Valley high school. One workman received minor burns on his life.
Practical guidance on assisting others in distress. Highlights common scenarios where fear or pride prevents seeking help and offers compassionate actions to support children and adults. Provides reader guidance from a November Reader's Digest article collection.
Irma E. Jones, 36, of 128 Third Avenue SW, struck a train after failing to yield at the 1100 block of Eighth Avenue SW. Her car hit the 20th car and was dragged about 160 yards before stopping. The vehicle was a total loss.
Proponents of adopting a council manager form in Cedar Rapids continue planning a referendum. Duncan Hess of Cedar Rapids for Council Manager Form of Government says the group is incorporating and will field memberships. A fall referendum was proposed earlier but postponed after a poor turnout at an informational meeting. If approved, the change would take effect after the current council term, likely January 1972, with 1965 rejection noted.
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