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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1967

Page

3

Weekend Weather Snapshot and Local Birth Notices

The daily weather shows highs mostly in the 80s with scattered rainfall totals and a NW wind at 10 mph noted at the Gazette weather station. Almanac data includes Saturday high 82 and low 60 in Atlanta, other cities listed with temperatures and precipitation. Community birth announcements list new daughters and sons in several families with addresses and dates from Oct 6 to Oct 7 across multiple towns and churches.

Atlanta Miami Lone Denver Los Angeles St. Louis Gazette

Subscription rates and delivery options for Gazette

By carrier the price is 55 cents per week. By mail the night edition and Sunday six issues a month cost 15 dollars a year. One Sunday seven issues cost 1.60 dollars a year. Other states and US subscriptions are 28 dollars a year. No mail subscriptions accepted in areas with Gazette carrier service.

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Services Monday For Crash Victim Frank A Holets

Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 p.m. at Janeba-Kuba funeral home west in Cedar Rapids for Frank A. Holets 59 of route one Ely who died Friday in an auto crash north of Ely. Rev. Arthur Nash will officiate with burial in Czech National cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Surviving are his wife Alicia Serbousek seven sisters and one brother.

Frank A. Holets Route One Ely Cedar Rapids Arthur Nash Czech National Cemetery Holets Alicia Serbousek Rock Island, Ill Ely Lodge Ioof J. W. Gaines F. J. Stastny Adolf Kalous Paul Jerabek Kenneth Sanborn Jacl Wheeler Jim Wheeler Baltimore Lumir H. Holets Mechanicsville

Dunera name sailor sails aboard final Dunera voyage

In Tilbury London Royston Schoobridge now Dunera a 32 year old bus driver who three years ago changed his name to the troopship Dunera rode the 12 000 ton liner on its last voyage before scrapyard Schoobridge aboard as guest of the company ready to carry on the name

Tilbury London UPI Royston Schoobridge Schoobridge Dunera

Deaths John Peter Swehla Dies in Spillville Crash

John Peter Swehla age 37 died in a car motorcycle accident near Spillville Friday night. Services set for Monday 10 30 a m at Turner Chapel East with burial Tuesday at Bohemian Cemetery Spillville. Survived by wife Hazel Seeman two daughters Judy Susan brothers Daniel James and sister Mrs John Griffin.

John Peter Swehla Nineteenth Avenue Spillville Turner Chapel East Canon D. A. Loferski Balik Bohemian Cemetery Swehla Colonial Baking Co Hazel Seeman Judy Susan Daniel James Swehla John Griffin Marion

Obituary: Ralph E. Stuart 53 of 706 Fifth Ave SE dies

Ralph E. Stuart aged 53 of 706 Fifth avenue SE died Friday after a brief illness. Born in Cedar Rapids February 11, 1914 he was a lifelong resident. Survived by sister Mary Anderson of Chicago. Services Tuesday at 1 30 at Kuba funeral home east by Rev. William B. Harnish. Burial Linwood. Friends may call Monday.

Ralph E. Stuart Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Mary Anderson Chicago Kuba Funeral Home William B. Harnish Linwood

Mrs Amy Bennett Dies at 66 in Cedar Rapids

Amy L Bennett 66 of 1008 Seventeenth Street SE Cedar Rapids died Saturday Born October 2 1901 near Coggon She married Jacob A Bennett January 26 1936 She was a Berean Baptist member Surviving are daughters Mrs Kenneth Wells Cedar Rapids and Shirley E Bennett Fairfax Services Monday at Murdoch chapel Central City Rev Glen High officiating Interment Oak Hill cemetery Central City

Amy L. Bennett Seventeenth Street Cedar Rapids Coggon Jacob A. Bennett Bennett Berean Baptist Church Kenneth Wells Shirley E. Bennett Fairfax Murdoch Chapel Central City Glen High Oak Hill Cemetery

Death of two month old Dorothy Browning announced

Dorothy Ellen Browning two month old daughter of Mr and Mrs DeWayne W Brown ing 1432 Fifth avenue SE died Saturday after a sudden illness She was born August 10 1967 Surviving are the parents two brothers Charles and Samuel Cedar Rapids grandparents R D Wilson and J L Morgan Oklahoma City and three great grandparents R D Cooper Sulphur and H V Little Cedar Rapids Services at Beatty Bearle Funeral Home 1 30 pm Monday Rev Alfred A Kelsey Calvin Presbyterian Burial Cedar Memorial Friends may call after 1 pm Sunday

Dorothy Ellen Browning DeWayne W. Browning Fifth Avenue SE Charles Samuel R. D. Wilson Cedar Rapids J. L. Morgan Oklahoma City Okla R. D. Cooper Sulphur H. V. Little Beatty-Bearle Funeral Home Alfred A. Kelsey Calvin Presbyterian Church Cedar Memorial

Memorial Services and Funerals for Local Residents

Memorial services for Minnie L Castle at the Chapel of Memories led by Dr John P Woods with burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Nellie Cherry requiem Mass at Immaculate Conception Church conducted by Rev Roger E O'Brien with burial at Mt Calvary. John Peter Krug service at St Stephens Lutheran Atkins led by Rev Robert Stohlmann with burial at St Stephens cemetery. Call times listed at Cedar Memorial and Turner Chapel with church viewings.

Castle Minnie L Chapel of Memories John P. Woods Cedar Memorial Cemetery Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Cherry Nellie Immaculate Conception Roger E. O’brien Mt. Calvary Kuba Funeral Home East Krug John Peter St. Stephens Lutheran Church Atkins Robert Stohlmann St. Stephens Cemetery Turner Chapel

Kennedy Delivers Dedication Speech at New Cedar Rapids High

Senator Kennedy speaks at the dedication of the $5.2 million Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids. Congressman Culver notes 17 years of acquaintance and lauds educational progress while students and local groups participate in the ceremony. The event features a band concert and flag ceremony as the school opens for public inspection.

Gazette John McIvor John C. Culver Cedar Rapids Edward M. Kennedy Massachusetts Kennedy High School Senator Kennedy U.S. Senate Kennedy Robert Fitzsimmons Culver Senate Steve Bucksbaum Philip Bucksbaum Mark LaVane Thomas Jones Kevin Kelly Glenn Sellers Iowa Bill Kelly Kenneth Barrett Hanford American Legion Post Arnold Salisbury William Hukill Ernest Pence Pence Canada

Kennedy urges reelect of Johnson at Iowa event

Sen. Edward Kennedy told Iowa Democrats at a Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Des Moines that no Republican can match Lyndon Johnson's skill, training, and resolve to lead in a time of peril. He praised the president and urged voters to support Johnson in November, contrasting GOP positions with the Democratic pledge to leadership and policy.

Des Moines UPI Edward Kennedy Johnson Lyndon Johnson Massachusetts John Kennedy Iowa Kennedy

Man Arrested After Paying Parking Ticket

Richard W. Thompson, 38, of 205 Wilson Avenue SW, went to police headquarters Saturday night to pay a $2 parking ticket and reportedly staggered inside. He was charged with drunkenness by police.

Richard W. Thompson Wilson Avenue

Accidents and Power Outages Shorten Cedar Rapids Saturday

A soggy foggy day in Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa brought more than 20 weather related accidents but no serious injuries. A power outage affected under 100 homes after a feeder line failed near police headquarters. Two minor injuries were reported in separate crashes, with no hospitalizations. Police said a car failed to yield and a city bus involved in a three car crash. one driver cited for no license.

Cedar Rapids Iowa A Avenue Near West Side Third Avenue P.m. Light Co Julianne Hale Fifteenth Street NW First Avenue E Second Street Julia Hale Donald E. Smith Second Avenue Smith Robert G. Dingle Cherry Hill Road Dingle Merle E. Dudley Ottumwa Conrad D. Wernett Center Point Fifteenth Avenue Tenth Street Mercy Hospital Mamie Lou Wright High Drive Aaron R. Muzingo Shellsburg Mercy Duane E. Griffioen Twenty-first Avenue Eighth Street Larry V. Miller Eleventh Street NW Richard T. Martin Sixteenth Avenue Miller Iowa City Marion Neely Johnson County Romneys Michigan

Pay Bill Could Limit Lawmakers Control On Salaries

The article argues the proposal would remove much of lawmakers' authority over salary levels. A rules committee hearing last week questioned the Post Office committee's decision to combine two measures due to parliamentary tangle. Many Post Office members fear the merge would avert a Presidential veto if a pay bill surpasses his budget.

Rules Committee Post Office Committee

Romney Dinner Highlights GOP Message In Iowa City

Michigan Governor George Romney criticized the administration for candor and policy gaps while urging reduced federal spending. He warned of rising government power and a decline in moral and family life as risks to the nation. The Iowa City dinner drew Republicans and friendly Democrats, with tickets at 15 dollars.

Romney Washington United States White House Michigan America Iowa City Newton

Romney urges business role to fix slums in Iowa tour

Michigan Governor George Romney urged private enterprise to tackle slums while touring Newton and Perry Iowa. He criticized the Johnson administration's ten percent surtax and said government lacks resources to solve the problem. Romney called for job skill simplification and cheaper housing strategies through liberalized lending and private investment.

Newton Iowa UPI Michigan George Romney Johnson Romney Iowa Area Council of the National Management Assnhere Perry Dal Las County G.O.P

Camp Good Health Fund and 1967 Budget Figures

A historical notice lists contributions to Camp Good Health including funds from parents of disabled children, Rexco Equipment, Sanitary Farm Dairies, and multiple in memory gifts from individuals and groups. It shows a 1967 budget of 13,290.00 with 11,479.17 raised and 1,810.83 yet to be raised, plus 1,910.00 elsewhere.

Rexco Equipment, Inc. Sanitary Farm Dairies W. F Peal Mary McIntosh

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record C.R. Weather St. Luke's James Shope Old Marion Road David Fisher Bever Avenue Eugene Ridenour Dalewood Richard Verschoor Twenty - Ninth Street Drive Gary Heiserman Richard Timms Dennis Sprecher William Englert Owen Street NW Robert Lichtenwalner Harbet Avenue Albert Hotz Thirty-third Street Roger Rusche E Avenue John Burrell First Avenue Keith L. Carr Fifth Avenue John E. Harrington John L. Burke Twenty - Sixth Street Philip K. Olivier Twelfth Avenue Ronald R. Clark Karen Drive Dennis R. Ruzicka J Street Dennis J. Young Thirtieth Street Monticello Donald Ohlrichs Ohlrichs Morris Ludwick Thirty-third Avenue Belle Plaine Joseph Drakos St. Michael’s Church Hrabak Vinton Addie Fry Fry and Holland The Cedar Associated Press Meluaon F Kinsey Memorial 3Rd Ave Seem Pierson Flowerphone FTD Florist Ellis Blvd Brady 5Th Ave John P. Swehla Ralph Stuart Dorothy Browning C.R Rep. Culver Vietnam Peace Corps VISTA Bobby Fitzsimmons Tom Peckosh Sen. Kennedy Dwayne Hartkemeyer Ted Kennedy By Bruce Bakke Sen Robert Kennedy New York the Light Co Novak 14Th Ave John E. Lapes Mrs. Romney Schwengel J. Clyde Lick McKesson Rob Fred Smith Harry Chadima H.C. J James Lightner Aaron Fanton Peter Aldershot Millard Keith Obie Turner Turner’s John K. Turner National Turner Mortuary First Ave
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