Weather and service notices from a 1970s Daily Record
The page lists high and low temperatures by city including Atlanta Miami Chicago and New York with precipitation and normals. It covers barometer humidity wind at the Gazette weather station plus sun rise and set times and recent rainfall. Also includes emergency calls weather-related incidents and obituaries with funeral details for several Iowa towns and names such as Mrs. Frederick Sadler and Alonzo Kellogg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Miami
Bismarck
Minapolis
Chicago
N. Orleans
Denver
New York
Ree Sie
Phoenix
Houst
Seattle
L. Anceres
Washington
Gazette
Twelve Injured in Six Traffic Crashes
Scott E. Long of 5214 Holly Avenue NE faced a failure to yield charge after a two car crash at Third Avenue and Eighteenth Street SE. Diana L. Roberts and her husband Kenneth suffered injuries, with several others treated or released from Mercy and St. Luke's hospitals.
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Scott E. Long
Holly Avenue
Long
Diana L. Roberts
Williamsburg
Third Avenue
Eighteenth Street
Local Man Dies in bechtel project death
The obituary notes the death of a Cedar Rapids resident connected to the Duane Arnold Energy Center project in Palo. Survived by wife Janice Annette Mangold, his parents, two brothers, a sister, and a grandmother. Services set for Monday at St Patrick's Ryan with burial at Riverside Anamosa. Wake and rosary details given.
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University of Wisconsin At
Florence Newhard
Anamosa
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Ryan
Riverside Cemetery
Shelly Funeral Home
Manchester
Cedar Rapids Youth Named Concert Master
A 14 year old Cedar Rapids musician Kevin Kosek has been named concert master for the All State Orchestra concert at the KRNT theater Des Moines. He is a Roosevelt junior high freshman and son of Mr and Mrs Fred Kosek 1626 Maple Drive NW.
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Cedar Rapids
KRNT
Des Moines
Kevin Kosek
Fred Kosek
Maple Drive
Roosevelt Junior High School
Arrest C R Man In Making False Murder Report
Keith Eddins 29 of 1043 Tenth Avenue SE was charged with making a false murder report after claiming he had killed a girl in Mohawk park. Deputies traced the call to his home, he was jailed overnight, arraigned before Justice Glenn Powers, fined 100 dollars plus costs, and released after payment.
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Keith Eddins
Tenth Avenue SE
Linn County
Mohawk Park
Cedar Rapids
Seminole Valley Park
Eddins
Justice of the Peace
Glenn Powers
Multiple Thefts Reported in City Briefs Advertisements
Several residents reported burglaries with valuables stolen including tools, foods, a jewelry set, a bed and mattress, and a stereo. Victims include Irvin Hart 1519 Sixth Ave SE Sally Curtis 1563 Bever Ave SE George Vollmencke 1806 Jana Dr SW Lucille Thompson 325 Twenty seventh St NE. House entries occurred Friday or Thursday or Friday with items valued from 125 to 470 dollars. Public notices and local ads appear in the same column.
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Irvin D. Hart
Sixth Avenue SE
George N. Vollmencke
Jana Drive
Lucille Thompson
Twenty-seventh Street
Motorcyclist killed in Battle Creek crash
William Powell 17 of rural Battle Creek died Thursday when his motorcycle was hit from behind by a car driven by Janice Dirksen 22 of Danbury. Miss Dirksen sustained only minor injuries.
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Battle Creek
UPI
William Powell
Janice Dirksen
Danbury
Miss Dirksen
Deaths Raymond Wertz 1010 Center Point Road NE Cedar Rapids
Raymond Edward Wertz 91 lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died Friday born April 25 1919 in Cedar Rapids a Collins Radio Co employee for 32 years Surviving two sons Ron and Gary both of Illinois a daughter Marilyn Hopkins Minnesota four grandchildren mother Emma Wertz sister Madeline Ko fron West Branch and brother Melvin Wertz Cedar Rapids Services 3 p m Monday Turner chapel east with Rev A T Washington burial Czech National Cemetery friends may call Turner east
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Raymond Edward Wertz
Center Point Road
Cedar Rapids
Collins Radio Co
Ronnie
Gary
Illinois
Marilyn
Hopkins
Minn
Emma Wertz
Madeline Kofron
West Branch
Melvin Wertz
Turner Chapel
A. T. Washington
Sharon United Methodist Church
Czech National Cemetery
Turner East
Cedar Rapids Woman Elizabeth Getlin Dies After Illness
Elizabeth J. Getlin, 1212 Eighth Street NW, lifelong Cedar Rapids resident, died Saturday after a long illness. Born February 13, 1903 in Solon, she belonged to Ellis Park Church of God and the Machinist union auxiliary. Survived by husband Albert and three sisters and a brother, all of Cedar Rapids. Services at Turner Chapel West at noon Monday conducted by Rev. Earl Osnes. Public viewing at Turner chapel west.
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Elizabeth J. Getlin
Albert Getlin
Eighth Street
Cedar Rapids
Solon
Ellis Park
Earl Osnes
Infant Tammy Schirmer Dies. Rites Held at Mt Calvary
Tammy Lynne Schirmer infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Schirmer of 4000 Johnson Avenue NW died Friday. She was born November 9. Survived by two brothers Charles M. and Anthony F. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Martin Moser of Manchester and Mrs. Francis Chrisman of Ottumwa. Great grandparents Emma Schirmer of Manchester and James Chrisman of Conroy. Graveside services at Mt Calvary Cemetery at noon Saturday conducted by Rev. John M. Gregory of St Jude Catholic Church. Turner West Funeral Home in charge.
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Tammy Lynne Schirmer
John P. Schirmer
Johnson Avenue
Charles M
Anthony F
Martin Moser
Manchester
Francis Chrisman
Ottumwa
Emma Schirmer
James Chrisman
Conroy
Funeral service held for Lloyd Louis-Serv Hunter
Services were at Turner Chapel West at 3 p.m. Saturday conducted by the Rev. Lee Griffis. Burial followed in Linwood Cemetery.
No Prosecution On Garrison's Self-Indictment
New Orleans AP report states special state prosecutor Ben Smith will not pursue the bribery charges against Garrison and nine others including two police officers. He will continue malfeasance action against Garrison and notes federal evidence was not provided for state use.
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New Orleans
Jim Garrison
Ben Smith
Garrison
Smith
Orleans Parish
Grand Jury
U.S
Gerald Gallinghouse
Gallinghouse
Quile
Enabling Legislation Sought to Save Linn County Parks
Linn county legislators met with conservation board officials to seek a bill allowing the board to operate January through April next year. The change would enable use of anticipated one mill levy funds to cover park operations, avoiding a severe park cut or delayed opening. George Hamilton noted staff reductions but ongoing park surveillance and winter recreation.
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Linn County
County Conservation Board
Conservation Board and Supervisors
State Auditor’s
Conservation Department
Tom Riley
Joan Lipsky
George Hamilton
Department
Lipsky
Revolving Door Accident At Cedar Rapids Bank
Michael Devepo, 9, of 1136 Thirty-third Street NE, was trapped by a revolving door at Merchants National Bank in Cedar Rapids. Firefighters freed him after about 35 minutes when screws were loosened to give the door flexibility. he was later treated at St Luke's Hospital and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Devepo
Thirty-third Street
Merchants National Bank
Fire Department
John B. Scriven
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Scriven
Devepo
Bank
St. Luke’s Hospital
Telephone Numbers Transcribed for Reference
A sequence of eight area codes and phone numbers appears listed, possibly from a directory or contact section. Numbers include 319 366 1884 and 712 243 4892 among others, suggesting regional listings and practical contact details for local services or individuals.
Brooklyn Youth Hurt in Crash Near Interstate
Steve R. Hershman a 17 year old Brooklyn resident suffered a head injury in a one car crash two miles south of Brooklyn on a county road. The car went off the road hit a mailbox struck an interstate exit ramp then sailed 54 feet through the air 200 feet on the ground and stopped in the Cloverleaf interchange. He was treated at Grinnell General Hospital West and released and charged with failure to stop in an assured clear distance ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve R. Hershman
Brooklyn
Hershman
Grinnell General Hospital
Attica Officials Placed Under Court Injunction
U S District Judge John Henderson orders Attica Correctional Facility officials to halt inmate disciplinary hearings from September 8 to 30 pending a grand jury probe. The probe, starting Monday, investigates the September prison uprising that left 43 inmates dead.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Attica
U.S
John Henderson
George Nieves
Hijackers Take Control Aboard Flight To Tampa
Witnesses report armed hijackers in levis and a dungaree jacket seized a jet from Albuquerque. They directed a tow-truck arrival, forced the stewardess at gunpoint to close the door, and ordered the captain to fly to Tampa for refueling and passenger release. Crew members included captain J B McGhee and first officer Richard Clark.
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Tampa
Swigard
Army
Hugh Martin
Fort Devens
Mass
Albuquerque
J. B. McGhee
McGhee
J. B. McFarland
Richard Clark
Diane Barrios
Elizabeth Caubra
Shirley Ann Harrell
Cub Scouts Pack 2 Awards at Hayes School This Week
Receiving awards at Hayes school this week were Cragg Walters Scott Donels Jim Goetsch Gene Michalec Danny Franck Mike Erger Kirt Brazeton Bradley Crandall Frank Teslik Bradley Rizzio Ron Hruby Allan Becicka and Tom Popelka.
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Pack
Hayes School
Cragg Walters
Scott Donels
Jim Goetsch
Gene Michalec
Danny Franck
Mike Erger
Kirt Brazeton
Bradley Crandall
Frank Teslik
Bradley Rizzio
Ron Hruby
Allan Becicka
Tom Popelka
UN and Communist Officers Reach Korea Cease Fire Line
Twenty years ago United Nations and Communist staff officers finalized a cease fire line in Korea, marking a pivotal step toward ending hostilities. The accord set the framework for armistice talks and a durable boundary.
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United Nations
Korea
Vote Changes on Rabbis and Bingo Policy at USY Convention
United Synagogue of America extends pulpit speaker authority to rabbis and frees synagogues from disaffiliation penalty for public bingo fund raising. About 2,000 delegates at Kiamesha Lake heard that 15 congregations may be readmitted after bans since 1961. The convention reaffirmed opposition to gambling for fund raising while removing the ostracism penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiamesha Lake
N. Y
United Synagogue of America
Movement In Judaism
United Synagogue
Advent Festival Offers Holiday Ideas at Decorah Lutheran
Decorah Lutheran church hosts an Advent Festival from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Displays include Advent candles wreaths and Christmas art with worship ideas. A children's story-telling room tea table and an 8 p.m. program with choirs will also be offered.
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Decorah
Decorah Lutheran Church
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Daily Record
C. R. Weather
Pas Soda Hoss
Fourth Avenue SE
Second Avenue SE
Park Avenue SE
Bever Avenue SE
E Avenue NW
First Avenue SE
Iowa
Mt. Vernon
Frederick Sadler
Morgan’s
Shellsburg
Alonzo J. Kellogg
Mesa
Ariz
United Presbyterian Church
White’s
Vinton
Waukon
Martin Opfer
Zalmona Presbyterian Church
Martins
West Liberty
Agnes Watters
United Methodist Church
Snider
Iowa City
Emma Leimer
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
IOOF
Marengo
Visitation
George L. Gay
Lena Dicker
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
McGregor
Thornburg’s
Leland C. Dickson
Twenty First Street
Pamela J. Thompson
Twenty-second Street NW
Dickson
Miss Thompson
Clara Thompson
Wayne D. Britson
Alden
Highway 149
Wilson Avenue
Britson
William R. Langridge
Colorado Springs
Colo
Langridge
Sherry
Kenneth H. Lowder
Sixth Street
First Avenue
Fortieth Street
Lowder
Calvin Kd. Chase
Summer Circle
Gaylene
Bill L. Webber
Sixteenth Avenue SE
Webber
C Street
Prairie Creek Bridge
Gaylen R. Gracey
Springville
First Avenue NE
Gracy
C.R
North Pacific Coast
Rockies
Central Plains
Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
New England
Handler Motor
Subaru
2Nd Ave
8Th St
Adv
Sally Curtis
Bever Avenue
Taft Hotel
Watkins Products
David W. Moore
St. Ludmila’s
Harvest Moon Ball Armor
Stardusters
Cedar Memorial
Alan’s Furniture
Discount Furniture
1St Street SE
Freight Salvage
Ist
St. SE
Hawkeye Seed
Center Point Rd
Pierson’s Florists
Ellis Blvd
Franklin Mint
Jerome’s
Raymond Wertz
Schirmer Infant
By Roland Krekeler
James Wells
Ivor Stanley
Sen
Cloyd Robinson
Riley
N. F. Sorg
Richard Rad
Ralph Potter
Sorg
Linn
Polk
Duane Crock
Joe Steiskal
Bowling Street
Ely Avenue
Eban Israel Cemetery
Linwood
Cedar Rapid
Atlantic
Belmond
Cedar Falls
Denison
Fairfield
Maquoketa
Cub
John E. Lapes
3Rd Ave
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