Deaths in Cedar Rapids area claim multiple lives
Obituary notices report the deaths of Jack T. Steele 65 of Hiawatha Texas resident Marion veteran and former U S Postal Department employee. Harvey William Gipp 71 of Marion. Frances Hayek 84 former Cedar Rapids resident. and others with details on survivors, services, and burial.
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Jack T. Steele
Aloha Drive
Bali Hai Estate
Hiawatha
McAllen
Texas
Nashville
Tenn
Lois Happel
Cedar Rapids
Steele
U.S. Postal Department
Zion Lutheran Church
Boy Scouts
Marion American Legion
Jon M
Boise
Idaho
Peter
Christopher P. Steele
Olathe
Kan
Julie S. Steele
Lisa S. Steele
Robert D. Happel
Milwaukee
Donald Happel
Center Point
Steve Happel
Richard Happel
Clinton
Susan Ronsen
Omaha
Turner Chapel West
Larry Brelje
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Marion Legion
Harvey William Gipp
Marion
Postville
Albcin Wachal
Lancaster
Farmers Elevator
el Kahir Shrine
First United Methodist Church of
George
Collbran
Colo
Judith Root
Jane Carne
Littleton
Hilda Beadle
Otto Hughes
Chapel of Memories
Glen W. Lamb
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Heart Fund
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Rush seeks resignations of two Iowa Blind Commission members
State Sen. Bob Rush asks Gov. Robert Ray in a Nov. 20 letter to resign commission chairman Elwyn Hemken and commissioner Jeannette Everly for alleged mismanagement. He cites a state audit showing overspending and urges action to ensure efficient programs for blind Iowans. Arlene Dayhoff is praised for reforms.
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Robert Ray
Bob Rush
Dcedar Rapids
Iowa Commission For the Blind
Rush
Elwyn Hemken
Blairsburg
Ray
Commission For the Blind
Commission
Arlene Dayhoff
Dayhoff
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Ed Redfern
Kenneth Jernigan
No charge seen in theft of county funds
Linn County treasurer’s office theft case remains uncharged as of now. County Attorney Eugene Kopecky cites insufficient evidence after interviews and stress tests. about 1600 in cash and 10000 in checks were stolen on November 6. most losses may be insured and no checks were cash ed.
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Linn
Eugene Kopecky
James Hennessey
Orlie Workman
Motor Vehicle
Hennessey
Solon Woman Dies in Fire at Home
A 52 year old Solon woman Leona Novy died of smoke inhalation when a fire gutted her home on the community edge. She was pronounced dead on arrival at University Hospitals after 9 40 am. Brosh Funeral Home is handling arrangements. No further details were released.
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Tillie Reif
Solon
Hallmar
Tillie Chaloupka
Ely
Frank G. Reif
Carl Giese
Durant
Reif
Johanna Reif
Cedar Rapids
Ernest von Behren
Mechanicsville
Robert Zeman
Christian
Louise Nearad
Edward Chaloupka
Iowa City
Brush Funeral Home
William Harnish
Oakland Cemetery
Mary E. ‘‘Mae”’ Crowley
Sidney, Neb
Sidney
Miss Crowley
Craemer’s
Margaret Thompson
Lewiston
Maine
St. Patrick's Church
Neb
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Stewart Funeral Home
Leona Novy
University Hospitals
Brosh Funeral Home
Inflation near 10 percent acknowledged by aide and wage plan outlook
Council on Wage and Price Stability chair Frank Kahn told the Washington Press Club inflation runs about 10 percent and may take up to nine months to ease. He predicted a 7 percent rate next year if Carter’s wage and price guidelines succeed, while 1979 fed cattle prices may reach a record with $55 to $57 per 100 pounds in Q1.
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Kahn
The
Council On Wage and Price Stability
Washington Press Club
Carter
Monticello Plans for Bond Issues Face Local Opposition
Monticello residents oppose district bond proposals after lunches were moved from the gym to the high school. Superintendent Steve Williams and Board President Dr John Chittick declined to comment on future bonds. Local critic Gus Norlin of Concerned Parents urged reevaluation and delaying new votes until spring 1979, noting proposals were too costly and unnecessary. Previous bond efforts failed in May and September.
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Monticello
Steve Williams
Board of Education
John Chittick
Gus Norlin
Norlin
Concerned Parents
Moscone Milk Killings Highlight San Francisco Details
White a former fireman and policeman faced in jail near Hall of Justice medical facility after allegedly smuggling a .38 pistol into City Hall. Moscone and Milk were slain less than an hour later. Moscone’s family to receive about $41,700 in death benefits plus $55,000 state workers’ comp and other aid. a Bank of America scholarship fund was set up for Moscone’s three younger children. Milk had no survivors and was not in the city retirement system.
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White
Hall of Justice Medical Facility
The
San Francisco Examiner
City Hall
Moscone and
Milk
Moscone
Bank of America
Plan to weed stereotypes from Cedar Rapids libraries
A tentative six month delay on action for 105 books deemed discriminatory in the Cedar Rapids Community School District accompanies an 11 point plan from the Multi Cultural Non-Sexist Advisory Committee. The plan aims to weed stereotyping and includes in service librarian training and community outreach.
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Cedar Rapids
Board of Education
PTSA
Sharron McElmeel
Kennedy High School
Mary Balik
Church and public notices mix in local briefs
Lutheran pastors Gus Schrader and Carol Zinugula speak at Bishop Cafeteria downtown in separate luncheon events. Christmas House Walk tickets sell for 2.50 with locations listed. TV and van thefts reported. police investigation noted.
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Lutheran Pastors
Gus Schrader
Gazette
Lutheran Pastors Association
Bishop Cafeteria
Carol Zingula
Perrine Cancer Center
Mercy Hospital
Armstrong’s
Killian’s
Lindale
Frame
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Frances Hayek
Minneapolis
American Association of Retired Persons
Helen Hayek
Minnesota
Oakhill Cemetery
Kuba Funeral
Cotter
Dorothy Mae
Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories
Leon K. Ralberts
Cedar Hills Community Church
American Cancer Society
Linn County
Diaz
Bessie Pauline
Mount Zion Baptist Church
W.R. Anders
Oak Hill Cemetery
Turner Chapel East
Les Meisner
Las Vegas
Meisner
Grand Junction
Iowa Manufacturing Company
Betty
Rick
Denver
Bob
Highland Memory Gardens
Northglenn
Iowa
Towa City
Eva Sullivan
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Donohue Lensing
St. John’s Catholic Church
White's
Independence
Louis Butters
Farley
Lawrence R. Locher
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Reiff's
Clarence — Lester Clemmens
United Methodist Church
Chapman’s. West Liberty
O. Glenn Heathman
Frank Nye
Agriculture Department
San Francisco
Public Works
Miscellaneous Employees
Christie Wallace
C.R. News
Pierson’s Florists
Ellis
16Th Avenue
Big
Montrose Hotel
Emerald Knights
Florida
St. Augustine
Marineland
Disney World
Cypress Gardens
Busch Gardens
Sea World
Jane Boyd
14Th Ave
Ray Houdeshell
28Th Ave
Town and Country
First Avenue East
Frontier Garden Center
St. Joe’s Church
YWCA
Chicago
Water Tower
Lana Turner
McCormick Inn
Museum of Science and Industry
John E. Lape
Third Avenue
John B. Turner & Son
Turner's
Second Ave
Turner
First Ave
Brush Chapel
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