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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1969
Page
3
The Daily Record shows temperatures across major cities with high and low readings and precipitation. It lists recent births in Marion and surrounding areas along with funeral notices and service times for several towns including Strawberry Point, Hawkeye, and Tama.
Mrs. Anne J Fackler 329 Fifth Avenue SW widow of David C Fackler died Saturday after a long illness. A former teacher she lived in Cedar Rapids 12 years born July 25 1886 in Linn County. Survived by two sons Charles Indianola and Quentin Fackler Mt. Pleasant three grandchildren and five great grandchildren Funeral at noon Tuesday Turner Chapel East with Rev A F Frankhauser burial Rogers Grove Cemetery Friends may call after 1 p.m. Sunday until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. The casket will not be opened after the service Rosary 7:30 p.m. Monday at the chapel. Burial in St Joseph Cemetery Iowa City.
Ralph Allen Stark 84 route one Cedar Rapids lifelong area resident died Saturday after a brief illness Born June 4 1885 he was a retired farmer and a member of St Pauls Catholic church Newhall Surviving nieces and nephews Rosary tonight at 8 by Father Weydert Services Monday 10 am Requiem High Mass at St Pauls Newhall Burial at St Josephs Stark Settlement cemetery Friends may call Teahen chapel
Curtis Wilkins aged 30 of 704 Danbury street NE dies after a long illness. Funeral arrangements are pending at Schultz's Monona. Survived by his wife two children Elizabeth and Brian, parents Floyd and Mrs Wilkins Monona, a sister Mrs Roger Thompson Cresco. Mrs Edward Rich 1006 Hill Drive SE dies after a brief illness. A Garfield School teacher born February 19 1938 in Harper Iowa she lived Cedar Rapids three years. Survived by husband three sons Kyle Kean Kurt parents Joseph and Mrs Shima Iowa City a grandmother Mrs Anna Graves Cedar Rapids three sisters Mrs Cloud Conner Mrs Clinton Clark of Cedar Rapids Mrs Naomi Kornak Dearborn Mich two brothers William Shima Audubon Donald Redlinger Cedar Rapids. Services 8:30 a.m Tuesday Brush chapel Cedar Rapids and 10 a.m. St Wenceslaus church Iowa City. Rev G E Bachman to lead. Rev E J Becker of All Saints church recites.
Glenn E. Rogers a Cedar Rapids resident and retired Wilson and Co employee died Friday after a brief illness. He was born November 19 1896 in Iowa City and is survived by two daughters Mary Newell and Bernice Rogers two sons Harold and Thomas Rogers ten grandchildren and many great grandchildren plus two brothers Norman and Lloyd and two sisters Onie Rogers and Madeline Gibson. Turners chapel west will hold services at 1 30 p m Tuesday with burial at Lisbon cemetery. Friends may call at Turner west after 1 p m Sunday.
Memorial Services for John C Freeman at 1 30 p m Monday in the Chapel of Memories with Rev James W Fouke of Faith United Methodist Church presiding Burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery Cedar Memorial funeral home in charge Raymond B Harland to be held at First Lutheran Church 10 30 a m Monday with Rev George W Carlson Burial at Linwood Cemetery Mrs Frank Melichar service at 2 p m Sunday at Janeba Kuba Funeral Home West with Theodore B Hlubucek Burial at Czech National Harold E Mantis service at Turner Chapel West 1 30 p m Monday with Rev Ernest W Larson Burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Roscoe H. Pilgrim of Marion 55 died Saturday after a long illness. Born February 25, 1914 in Oskaloosa he lived in Marion since 1963 and worked 35 years at Iowa Steel and Iron Works. He was a World War II veteran and member of Marion American Legion Post 298 and Cedar Rapids Aerie 2272 FOE. Survived by wife married July 27 1962, mother, daughter Sharon Kay, step son Merle Meyers and two sisters. Burial Linwood with military graveside rites by American Legion. Visitation after 1 p.m. Monday at Janeba-Kuba funeral home west. Service 1:30 Tuesday with Rev. Harry R. Egner.
Six cars of a Rock Island freight train derailed Saturday night north of Todville when a bridge collapsed. No injuries were reported. Rock Island personnel in Cedar Rapids provided no further details.
A Fort Madison couple Samuel Cupp Jr and Joyce Ann Cupp both 23 were killed in a one car crash on a Van Buren county road. Their three children Samuel 4 Bryan 3 and Rhinelda 1 were all hospitalized in Keosauqua Rhinelda in critical condition while the boys are less seriously hurt. The sheriff said the car went out of control and rolled after rounding a curve and all five occupants were thrown from the vehicle.
Pat Stewart age 17 of Pepperwood Hill SE suffered a possible concussion and was admitted to St Luke's hospital. Jennings Harger age 16 of Twelfth Avenue SW received back injuries not needing admission. They were passengers in Larry Pretz 18 of Fourteenth Avenue SW whose car collided with Jerry Crasper 25 of Seventh Street SE. Crasper faced charges of failing to yield the right of way and driving without a valid license.
A listing shows donations and memorials totaling 11 366 60 to Camp Good Health with 1969 budget 16 500 and 5 133 40 yet to be raised. Included are memorials to Arthur A. Miner Jr E J Lattner Mary E Schirm and others from Ames Buena Park and local families.
Police report several thefts including a stereo tape deck from a car and clothing from mannequins at Arnold's Lindale Plaza. Other items: a car battery taken from Harold Burke. Community events include State Rep Joan Lipsky addressing child abuse and Kiwanis clergy day at the Roosevelt hotel with Rev. George W. Carlson.
Police report 18 year old Lloyd J Hilleshiem Jr of 1403 C street sw jailed on $500 bond on a complaint from Monty Marshall at 1610 James drive Marion. Marshall said the front window of his car was smashed Friday night.
In Saigon, American military support enables territorial gains for South Vietnam while Viet Cong gains persist. U.S. forces press a large offensive to deter withdrawal, tracking North Vietnamese regiments with air power and artillery as Saigon's army struggles with leadership, desertion, and corruption.
Senator Barry Goldwater claims a group of East Coast newspapers and major outlets seeks to topple President Nixon. He cites The New York Times Washington Post St Louis Post-Dispatch and Boston papers and backs criticism of TV news programs voiced by Vice President Agnew.
A 21 year old man Kenver Scott of Central City was admitted to Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids after injuring his left foot in an accidental self inflicted shooting while hunting on his farm. The incident occurred about 2 30 p m Saturday afternoon. Scott was using a .22 caliber rifle.
The Gazette Co publishes daily and Sunday editions from Cedar Rapids Iowa with night and Sunday editions priced at $1.70 for four months or $16 yearly for mail subscriptions. Afternoon editions and Sunday seven issues cost $1.85 monthly or $17 yearly. US territories $27 yearly. Main subscriptions limited by carrier service. The Associated Press holds republication rights.
A cavalry officer assessed prospects for Vietnam forces to seize War Zone C defenses saying that if they match the unit’s prowess, only a draw is guaranteed. The veteran remark followed a report on operations south of the 1st Cavalry.
Shaded boxes on a map indicate strongholds of the North Vietnamese. Officials say South Vietnamese gains map to pacified zones but fear the American shield alone holds the rest from collapse.
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