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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1968

Page

20

Weather Summary and Obituary Notices Mixed in Daily Record

Weather data for Monday through Tuesday with temperatures precipitation and station readings. Following are funeral notices and service details for multiple towns including LaCrosse Lansing Dam No. 9 Dubuque Davenport Keokuk Anamosa Neman J. Meyer Lulu Johnson Wayne V. Fasold Lloyd Koehner Robert Medaus Clare Putz Margaret Ann Braggs John Hines and others with service times and locations. some bodies to medical school.

Anamosa Neman J. Meyer First Methodist Church Goettsch’s. Vinton George C. Kassel Fry and Holland Sigourney Lulu Johnson Oak Park Ill Reynolds’. Keswick Wayne V. Fasold Phoenix

Dated notices list births marriages and deaths in Cedar Rapids area

Nov 25 lists multiple birth announcements for sons and daughters to families in Marion Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. It records divorce petitions among Cedar Rapids residents and a string of traffic and public safety infractions with fines and jail terms. Death notices honor Mary M Palumbo and George Irvin Scott with service details and survivor lists.

Cedar Rapids Masonic Leader Cliffton Parker Dies

Cliffton M. Parker age 85 longtime Masonic leader in Cedar Rapids died Tuesday morning. Memorial services will be announced. Hesser Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Cliffton M. Parker Cedar Rapids Hesser

Memorial Services and Interments Listed for Several Individuals

Services were held at Beatty-Bearle chapel at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Earl Huebner. interment at Cedar Memorial. Emma Turner Kratoska had services at chapel west at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday by Rev. Roger D. Patton. burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in Belle Plaine. William Cisler had services at Hesser Memorial chapel at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. at St. Ludmila's church, with burial at St. John's Cemetery.

Mary M. Palumbo Tenth Street NW Anton Palumbo Chicago Palumbos Tenthsteel First Avenue Palumbo St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Holy Family Circle Kenneth Krumbholz Mary Grace Palumbo Daniel Pfiffner Joseph D. Palumbo Frank Pusateri Anthony Gallo August Greno Fred A August Scolaro Cedar Rapids St. Patrick’s Church J. Robert McDonald Mt. Calvary Cemetery St. Anthony’s Study Club Father McDonald National Catholic Society of Foresters St. Gerards, Immaculata Holy Family Circles Teahen Chapel A. L. Zachar Clarence Frana St. John's Cemetery

Circle Key Seeks To Halt Sale of Stock

Circle Key Life Insurance Co of Sioux City seeks a federal injunction in Cedar Rapids to stop Life Investors of Cedar Rapids from buying Circle Key common stock. The suit alleges the Nov 11 exchange offer was false and misleading under the Securities and Exchange Act and seeks voiding of the offer and return of tendered shares.

Cedar Rapids Circle Key Life Insurance Co Sioux City Life Investors Circle Key Life Securities and Exchange Act Ronald L. Jensen Parnell E. Proctor Merchants National Bank Collins Road NE Life Iinvestors’ Exchange Life Investor Merchants National

Linn Building fate discussed by county supervisors

County supervisors reviewed options for the burned Center Point road building, rented to Area Ten Community College for $1 a year. Health director Carl Smith suggested relocating a five year plan health complex there, while remodeling costs seemed prohibitive and sale for 150000 to 200000 could fund a new health department site.

Linn Board of Supervisors Center Point Road Area Ten Community College Carl Smith County Health Department County Board of Health Anthony Scolaro Dudley Henderson Health Department

Hijackers Linked to Cuba Arrivals and Asylum Petitions

The report notes a Vietnam veteran hijacker flown to Havana with his son in May 1967 and two other men tied to U S cases. One hijacker identified as Alben Barkley Truitt, grandson of ex vice president, another as I Lawrence Rhodes from St Petersburg Fla linked to a payroll robbery. The FBI lists Rhodes as sought in a robbery and asylum talks continue.

Ft. Sam Houston Texas Havana Pearce U.S Helives Associated Press Cuba United States Alben William Barkley Truitt Alben Barkley I. Lawrence Rhodes St. Petersburg Fla FBI Huntington Rhodes

Scouts Awarded by Pack 23 at St Matthew’s Church

Cub Scouts Pack 23 honored members at St Matthew’s Church Monday evening. Recipients included Chris Moore Mark Wood Jeff Gustafson Mark Banowetz Charles Ong Jr Jim Schillig and Allan Tigges.

St. Matthew’s Church Chris Moore Mark Wood Jeff Gustafson Mark Banowetz Charles J. Ong, Jr Jim Schillig Allan Tigges

Two More Assistant County Attorneys Hired

Tuesday approved two additional assistant county attorneys James E. Bermett and Timothy S. White. Annual salary set at 6600 dollars. County Atty William Faches submitted letters from Juvenile Judge Clinton Shaeffer and James Nisley urging extra personnel in the county attorney's office.

Linn Board of Supervisors William Faches James E. Bermett Timothy S. White Faches Clinton Shaeffer James Nisley

Supervisors Deny Go-Cart Track Near Hiawatha

The county board denied a special permit for a go-cart track about 2 1/2 miles west of Hiawatha on Blairs Ferry road NE. Merlin and Bernice Miller and Dean Dedic proposed the venture amid local objections and a zoning commission recommendation for denial citing residential incompatibility.

Hiawatha Blairs Ferry Road Merlin Bernice Miller Dean Dedic Zoning Commission Harry Terpstra Dedic

Evans Surrenders Denies Charges in Marion Case

Michael Evans 23 surrendered Tuesday and pled innocent to injury or tampering with a motor vehicle and pointing a gun at another. Judge John B. Reilly released him on his own recognizance. Warrant stemmed from Lloyd Stenerson’s claims of shotgun damage to a car on Nov 17 and a gunpoint incident on Nov 21. Trial set for Jan 2, 1969 at 3 p.m.

Michael Evans John B. Reilly Evans Lloyd Stenerson North View Drive Marion Stenerson Fourteenth Street Maple Crest Drive Twelfth Fourteenth Avenues Reilly

Damages Sought in Suit Over Unborn Infant Death

The Linn County district court hears a suit filed by the unborn infant's estate seeking 45212.30 dollars from Robin D. Wittke of Cedar Rapids alleging injury in a auto crash led to premature birth and death.

First Avenue East Lawrence Bailey Cedar Rapids Duluth Wittke Linn District Court Mary Beth Bailey Robin D. Wittke

Cedar Rapids Refuse Collection Shifts For Thanksgiving

City crews will not work Thursday due to Thanksgiving. Pickup will shift one day with Saturday service. The land fill will be closed Thursday.

Cedar Rapids

Fayette School Board Faces Budget Review over 18 Percent Over Allowable Growth

The Fayette school board will appear before the state budget review committee on December 10. The district’s budget is about 18 percent or $45,000 above the cap for state aid. Board members say the increase stems from teacher pay raises and a $25,000 remodeling project.

Fayette State

Armed Forces Enlistments and Drafts Reported in Linn County

Seven men drafted and one enlisted in the armed forces. Inductees include Donald R. Atz Alburnett Kenneth D. Benhart Williamsburg Patrick J. Buckley 4052 Mt Vernon Rd SE Stephen W. Curry Rock Island MN James R. Holderly rural Ely Walter R. Riley Jr 1324 Second St SE and Robert L. Schierholz 2095 Third Ave Marion. John G Pfaff 29 of 1555 Sixth Ave SE enters Navy Seabee program as construction electrician 2c and is sent to Gulfport MS. Reports home on leave include Spec 4c James Daly and Sgt Erick Skogman en route to Vietnam, Stephen L Rapier commissioned 2nd Lt at Ft Sill OK, Robert F Dvorak commissioned 2nd Lt at Lackland TX, Robert G Coons promoted to staff sergeant in Germany. Marine corps officer selection team will visit Coe College Dec 2 from 10 am to 4 pm. contact Capt Bruce McKenna at Gage Memorial Union.

Ft. Polk Linn County Donald R. Atz Alburnett Kenneth D. Benhart Williamsburg Patrick J. Buckley Mt. Vernon Road Stephen W. Curry Rock Island James R. Holderly Ely Walter R. Riley, Jr Second Street Robert L. Schierholz Third Avenue Marion Navy John G. Pfaff Sixth Avenue Gulfport Miss Stephen L. Rapier Sylvester Rapier Bever Avenue SE Army Ft Sill Okla Robert F. Dvorak Vernon Air Force Lackland Air Force Base Texas Robert G. Coons Austin Coons Germany U. S. Marine Corps Coe College Bruce McKenna Gage Memorial Union

Woman Seeks Cat Licensing Law In Cedar Rapids

Mrs. G. A. Mooney submits a petition with 830 signatures to Cedar Rapids city hall asking for a law licensing cats and prohibiting cats from running at large. The council, after review from the legal department, notes similar measures exist elsewhere but face enforcement issues. The cat licensing question remains under council consideration.

Cedar Rapids City Hall G. A. Mooney First Avenue NE Frank Bush Legal Department

Komer Honored with State Department Distinguished Award

Robert Komer received the Distinguished Honor Award for leading U.S. pacification efforts in South Vietnam. Secretary Rusk presented the honor as Komer, 46, prepares to become ambassador to Turkey after serving since May 1967 as deputy for pacification with ambassador rank. He is a Chicago native and Harvard graduate.

Washington Robert Komer State Department U.S Vietnam Rusk Komer Turkey South Vietnam Chicago Harvard Central Intelligence Agency National Security Council

Dick Cavett Show on KCRG V9 Weekday Lineup

An outspoken variety talk show presented by Dick Cavett airs on KCRG V9 weekdays from 9 30 to 11 am in color.

Dick Cavett KCRG

Hawthorne Hills low rent complex to open spring occupancy

The Cedar Rapids Non- Profit Housing Corp announced that the Hawthorne Hills development on 26 acres at C Street SW and Hawthorne Drive will provide 202 units for rent-supplemented occupancy next April. Of the units 152 are for seniors over 62 and 50 for families on limited incomes. Construction began in mid October with completion targeted for next November. Tenants qualify by income and other factors including displacement, age, disability, or current substandard housing.

Hawthorne Hills Cedar Rapids Robert L. Wickman Omaha Kinderknecht Construction Co Galen Bellile Bellile

France Tightens Controls as Currency Fight Rages On

France imposes limits on cash and foreign exchange to curb capital flight and halt speculators. Officials warn exports and prices threaten franc stability while government seeks a Bretton Woods reform, amid British debates and De Gaulle’s bold stance against a new gold standard.

New York Couve de Murville France Britain Harold Wilson Labor House of Commons Roy Jenkins Edward Heath Jenkins de Gaulle U.S. Treasury Henry Fowler Bretton Woods

Four Children Die in Alabama House Fire

Four small children were killed in a Mohulton Ala home fire early Tuesday while neighbors and their grandfather watched outside. The mother Mrs Tom Gregg rescued Charles eight and he with his mother were hospitalized in fair condition. The fire began about 430 am half an hour after the father left for work at a stone company in nearby Trinity. The victims were Tommy six Rebecca three Lisa crippled by a bone disease and Joan six months.

Moulton Ala Tom Gregg Charles Trinity Tommy Rebecca Lisa Joan

Cedar Rapids Teens Charged With Auto Larceny

Two Cedar Rapids boys aged 15 and 16 were charged with larceny of a motor vehicle after police stopped them near Third avenue and Eleventh street SW following a report the car had been stolen from James Floyd in Hiawatha. The car was taken from Crandie railroad yards around 8 p.m. They were processed by youth authorities and released to their parents. cases referred to probation.

Cedar Rapids Third Avenue Eleventh Street James Floyd Hiawatha Crandie

Protestants Named to Vatican Chair Study Commission

Vatican officials said two Protestants have been named to the commission authorized by Pope Paul VI to study St. Peter's chair hidden in St. Peter's Basilica. Names not revealed but described as a West German professor and an English scientist. they join five others to determine the chair’s age and authenticity.

Vatican City Vatican Paul VI St. Peter’s St. Peter’s Basilica

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