Deaths Curtis Batey and Maud Robison Obituaries
Two death notices: Curtis William Batey 61 of 326 Jacelyn Drive NW died at Grinnell General Hospital after a sudden illness. Maud A. Robison 93 of Marion died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness. Services and burial details are listed for both, with survivor lists and memorial suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis William Batey
Jacelyn Drive
Grinnell General Hospital
Grinnell
Mr. Batey
Mahaska County
Catherine Warner
Oskaloosa
Cedar Rapids
Collin
Blue Grass
Leon
Belle Plaine
Deborah Byrd
Billa Mae Allen
Phoenix
Ariz
Vera Wymore
Power Funeral Home
Turner Chapel West
The
Forrest Cemetery
Maud A. Robison
13Th St
Marion
Massillon
Oxford Mills
Boston
First United Methodist Church of
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge
Grand Lodge
L.A.P.N
O.E.S
Aurora–George Earl Rowse Funeral Arrangements Update
The service for 77 year old Aurora George Earl Rowse will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Aurora Methodist Church. Earlier funeral home details were corrected. Visitation is at Fawcett's in Lamont after 2 p.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity United Methodist Church
Fairfax Cemetery
Fairfax
Turner’s
Flowers
American Cancer Society
Aurora
George Earl Rowse
Aurora Methodist Church
Fawcett’s
Lamont
Cedar Rapids candidates discuss street and parks bids
C R candidates debate roles for city commissioners with emphasis on public improvements and parks. Christensen cites construction background for streets and sewers while Lynn pledges efficient parks management and service. Cook urges civic group involvement to save taxes and support park projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland L. Christensen
Cedar Rapids
Christensen
Mayden Ave
Edward C. Lynn
35Th St
Lynn
Jeff Cook
Cook
Noelridge Park
Parks and Recreation Departments
Papal Visit Sparks Cash Crunch at Midwest Farm Show
At the 600 acre agricultural showcase pilgrims left fields stripped and stalls buzzing. Vendors faced slow sales as 340000 visitors arrived with 80000 sack lunches returned, 1500 portable toilets deployed, and 500 banners plus 500 buttons discounted to move stock while collectors eyed future markets in Chicago and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
del Kramer
Des Moines
Kramer
Pope John Paul II Visit Draws Massive Chicago Crowd
Lawyers for Ms. O'Hair say she will not appeal a ruling that the mass does not violate church state separation. The pope’s Chicago stop drew an estimated crowd of up to 1 million, with thousands at Holy Name Cathedral and other venues. The pontiff later planned a Washington DC schedule before returning to Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. O’hair
O’hair
U.S
Providence of God
the Pope
Five Holy Martyrs Church
Krakow
Washington, D.C
Andrews Air Force Base
Rosalynn Carter
Carter
White House
St. Matthew’s Cathedral
Organization of American States
Washington
John Paul II
Richard McCormick
Kennedy Center For Ethics
Georgetown University
McCormick
Msgr
George Kelly
St. John’s University
New York
William Smith
St. Joseph’s Seminary
Yonkers
N.Y
Charles Curran
Catholic University
Three Men Arrested on Gambling Charges at The Shack Tavern
Police raided The Shack Tavern on Old River Road and arrested Fred J. Phillip, 62, Robert Michalek, 33, and Steven Icenbice, 28. Phillip and Michalek faced charges of possessing gambling devices and gaming. Icenbice faced keeping a gambling house. None had formal charges filed Friday night. Michalek and Icenbice were released after delaying trial. Phillip was jailed briefly before release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Phillip
Schaeffer Drive
Robert Michalek
Second St
Steven Icenbice
Route 1
Ely
Shack
Old River Road
Phillip
Michalek
Icenbice
Linn County
Public meeting seeks budget approval for St Wenceslaus Day Care Center
A special meeting of the St Wenceslaus Day Care Center advisory committee to approve the 1979 80 budget is set for Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the day care center 1230 Fifth St SE. Also notes include a cancelled continuing education workshop at Mount Mercy College and various local advertisements for sales events and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Wenceslaus Day Care Center Advisory Committee
Fifth St
Mount Mercy College
Myra E. Levine
Birth notices from Mercy St Luke's and Minneapolis
Birth announcements list multiple families welcoming new sons and daughters on Oct 5 and nearby dates. Names include Kent Behrens Toddville and Ingels 1654 18th St NW, plus Eno Souza Carnicle and others with addresses and grandparent references, plus emergency and gas events later that Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Ingels
18Th St. NW
Wayne Windenburg
Boca Chica
Hiawatha
Archie E. Nickel
34Th St. Drive
Arvil L. Haars
Urbana
Rex D. Eno
Grande Ave
William
Pledge free on appeal bond in fatal purse theft case
Isaac Pledge, sentenced in March to 10 years for purse theft and involuntary manslaughter in the 1978 case that left 76 year old Jessie De La Mater dead, is free on bond awaiting appeal. A bonding company posted two $5,000 bonds in August after his Linn District Court conviction in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Pledge
Cedar Rapids
Linn
Jessie de la Mater
Pledge
Weather synopsis with wind and mild forecast
Midnight wind shifts from west at 11 mph. Sunday sunrise at 7 10, sunset marked. High 56, low 42, trace precipitation. Extended outlook calls for sunny mild days with highs in the 70s and cool clear nights. Scattered showers possible Tuesday.
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Baxter Memorial Chapel
Glen W. Lamb
Iowa
C.R
Edward Lynn
United States
Chicago
Pope
Quigley Seminary
Christ
George Meredith
Vive Spones
Tariq Baloch
Jefferson High School
Jeff Ottumwa
Jefferson
Peck’s
Park Lane
5Th Avenue
Town House
Discover
Skandia
Lindale
Adv
Madeline’s
Mount Vernon Road
Siegel
Harmony Hawks
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
First Ave
Cedar Rapids Community
Harold DeLaMater
Barney’s Paint & Wallpaper
1St Avenue NE
Grand Ole Opry
Nashville
Great Trip
D.J
United Airlines
Sheraton Inn
33Rd Avenue SW
I-380
Kent Behrens
Toddville
Della Brecht
Marengo
St. Luke's
Ronald D. Rocca
Michael J. Rocca
Memorial Drive
Irvin Martinson
J Ave
Dorothy L
Wayne P. Medlang
Frank William
Beverly Ann Egan
Leigh Ann
Thomas J. Pitner
Lyle Kurt
Nancy Dawn Hanson
Roger M
Corrina Harper Pope
Kent Gordon
Gloria Jean Odekirk
Donna J
Terry L. Drexler
34Th St
Second Avenue
Third Street
Center St
Kirkwood Boulevard
John E. Lapes
Florist
3Rd Ave
Cedar Park
Abby Bridge
C.R. Weather
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