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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1967

Page

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Weather Summary From Daily Record

The report lists high Wednesday at 56 and low overnight at 42 with noon Thursday at 59 and 2 p.m. Thursday at 66. Barometer 30.03 falling Humidity 60 percent. Wind from the south at 12 mph. Sunrise 7 17 am sunset 6 29 pm. Year ago highs and lows are noted as 57 and 52 with rainfall 0.23. Mississippi LaCrosse 4.8 and other city figures follow.

Furr oSibia Sc Ciena Ee Gazette Janta Bismarck Min'apolis Chicago Enver Nare Fairbanks Phoenix Eles Washinston Tran C.R

Newspapers Get Things Newspap ers Create Movement

In a publication dated October 8 to 14, 1967, the issue highlights a focus on newspaper practices and the evolving role of the press, noting shifts in production and distribution strategies. The piece reflects mid‑century media culture and industry changes.

Public welfare notices and obituaries recap

Public welfare notice mentions health and safety education and fundraising efforts. Obituaries list Earlville-Grinnell Hahn 97 Grinnell and Martha Rathjen 91 Marengo with funeral details at Congregational church Clifton’s and Trinity United Church of Christ. Also Goettsch Victor Monticello Lovell Committal Oakwood cemetery Decorah Henry O Rognlien 76 Washington Prairie Lutheran church and Steine's.

Washington Prairie Lutheran Church Steine’s

Obituary Notices and Birth Announcements Across Iowa Communities

Lists multiple birth announcements and obituaries with names ages and locations including Marion Cedar Rapids Anamosa Central City Troy Mills Arlington Springville Columbus Junction Oelwein Fayette and Clutter. Notices include services dates and memorial fund requests with church and cemetery details.

Anamosa Lance William E. Rees Goettsch’s Central City Lila P. Edgerly Murdoch's Troy Mills George G. Elliott Christian Church Murdoch’s Center Point Arlington Edo Eden Lutheran Church Cass Township Strawberry Point Gleim’s Springville Fred P. Bowdish Jordan’s Grove Columbus Junction Minnie Rabenold Stacy Lewis Oelwein Arnold Baker

Memorial service for Miss Rudd committee figure noted

A memorial notice honors Miss Rudd a member of St Pauls Methodist church and Delta Kappa Gamma for her work with outstanding students. Survived by brother Will Rudd of San Diego California service at Turner Chapel East at 10 30 a m Saturday conducted by Dr Arnold Herbst burial Oak Hill Cemetery friends may call the chapel the casket will not be opened after the service

Committee For Miss Rudd St. Paul’s Methodist Church Delta Kappa Gamma Pioneer Women’s National Sorority Surviving Will Rudd San Diego Calif Turner Chapel Arnold Herbst Oak Hill Cemetery

Deaths Arthur O Adams Cedar Rapids retired Wilson and Co

Arthur Oliver Adams died Thursday after a long illness at 261 Twentieth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids. Born December 14, 1892 in Oskaloosa he married Florence Christian on September 1 1946 in Chicago. Survived by wife a Des Moines daughter Alice Jefferson a Des Moines son Albert C Adams 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services at Bethel AME Church with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner Chapel East. casket not to be opened after the service.

Arthur Oliver Adams Twentieth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids Wilson and Co Oskaloosa Florence Christian Chicago Adams Bethel Ame Church Bethel Ame Oak Hill Cemetery Turner Chapel East

Gearhart Lawyer Seeks Suppression in Counterfeit Case

Lee J. Gearhart and J. W. Grant face a $232,910 counterfeit scheme charge with Oct. 23 federal trial. Gearhart's attorney Kenneth Moon filed motions to suppress statements, seek a bill of particulars, request separate trials, suppress evidence, and a hearing. Moon also seeks the name of the Waterloo contact and possible informers. In custody, Gearhart and Grant are out on bail. Judge Edward J. McManus set a Friday motion deadline.

Lee J. Gearhart Cedar Rapids Gearhart Eighth Street SE J. W. (Lee) Grant, Jr Glassroad NE Kenneth Moon Moon Grant Edward J. McManus Waterloo Secret Service

Man United Yet Socially Alienated Says COSMOS Leader

The Rev. Robert Martin of COSMOS warned that science fosters global unity while nations lack communal living. Speaking to 800 Methodist women in Iowa, he urged a new missionary role to bridge unity and alienation and to cultivate dialogue with non Christians amid rising anti church sentiment.

Robert Martin Indianapolis Commission On Structure of Methodism Overseas Cosmos Mr. Martin North Central Jurisdiction Woman’s Society Martin Church

Mary Riesner Dies After Long Illness at Swisher

Mary Riesner died Wednesday after a long illness. Born June 21 1886 near Solon she married Frank Riesner January 4 1905. They farmed near Solon then retired to Swisher in 1948. Surviving daughter Clare Vavrichek and three grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Saturday Brush Chapel with Rev Donald A. McPeek. burial Shueyville cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Friday.

Mary Riesner Clare Vavrichek Chandler Street Solon Frank Riesner Swisher Brush Chapel Donald A. McPeek The Eden United Church of Christ Shueyville Cemetery

Memorial Services for S. Tom Cherry Held in Marion

Memorial services took place Friday at 1 30 PM at Murdoch chapel Marion conducted by Rev Lloyd C Kellams. Burial followed at Cedar Memorial cemetery.

Klan leader accused in three civil rights workers case

The document notes Sam Bowers as imperial wizard and mentions a June 28 meeting at Miller’s home where Killen allegedly claimed the trio had been shot and buried in an earthen dam after being chased along Highway 19. Schwerner Goodman and Chaney were arrested June 21 for speeding and later connected to a burned church.

Killen Miller Schwerner Goodman Chaney Philadelphia Miss

December Draft Call Set at 18,200

The defense department issued a December draft call of 18,200 men, 3,900 fewer than November. The quota compares with 12,100 last December and 40,200 in December 1965 during Vietnam buildup. October’s draft was 17,000 with 25,000 inducted in September. All draftees are serving in the army.

Washington UPS Defense Department Vietnam Army

United Methodist Church WSCS to Change Name

Theressa Hoover of New York City told the 26th annual North Central Jurisdiction Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting that the group will adopt the name Women s Society of Christian Service The change updates the existing Methodist Woman s Society of Christian Service and Evangelical United Brethren title reflecting the merger Move aims to unify the women’s organization across nine Midwestern states.

Methodist Church Miss Hoover Wesleyan Service Guild General Board of Missions United Methodist Church Woman's Organization New United Methodist Church Methodists Evangelical United Brethren Theressa Hoover New York City National Methodist Board of Missions North Central Jurisdiction Woman’s Society of Christian Service Midwestern Women’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service

Debt passes 340 billion in new borrowing

Washington reports the federal debt rose to 340.3 billion dollars this week, topping the prior peak of 337.7 billion set on September 28. The increase comes after 4.5 billion dollars in new cash borrowed last week, within the 358-billion ceiling.

Washington Treasury Department Congress

ATOLEDO? Rural Apathy Delays County Post

In Atalacadero California the race for a seat on the San Luis Obispo County Economic Opportunities Commission ended in a 1 1 vote. Philip Bayles and Wanda Widner were the only voters to appear. A commission spokesman cited rural poverty area apathy for the low turnout.

Atalcadero Calif San Luis Obispo County

Froehlich S judged on bad check charge

Tim J. Froehlich aged 19 of 1709 Eleventh Avenue SW received a 30 day suspended jail sentence on a charge of false uttering of a check. He allegedly wrote an $18 bad check to a Cedar Rapids department store on January 3.

Tim J. Froehlich Eleventh Avenue Cedar Rapids

Mayfield Receives Master’s in Accounting from Northeastern

Richard D. Mayfield of 2508 C Avenue NE earned a master of accounting degree from Northeastern University.

Richard D. Mayfield C Avenue NE Northeastern University

Smash Gang In Jerusalem

Police claim to have smashed a gang of Arab saboteurs trained in Syria and Iraq that terrorized Jerusalem last month. Twenty four people, including four girls, were arrested in three days after a bombing attempt on a crowded movie theater. Syri an backed infiltrators and men from an Iraqi army unit based in Jordan were among the saboteurs, with large arms ammunition and explosives seized in Jerusalem hideouts.

Jerusalem Syria Iraq Jordan

Heat Kills Six in Rio as Drought Hits Children

In Rio de Janeiro the heat topping near 100 degrees led to six child deaths and about 200 dehydration cases, reported by newspapers. The extreme temperatures prompted health warnings and calls for cooling measures.

Rio Rio DE Janeiro

Charges Dropped in Hiawatha Car Chase Case

Larry George White, 29, of Hiawatha, had nine charges filed after a Cedar Rapids area pursuit on Sept 24. Linn county attorney recommended dismissal of seven counts. Municipal Judge Loren Hullinger Jr. fined White $100 for reckless driving and $100 for speeding. The remaining charges were dismissed. Authorities noted White had back surgery prior to the incident.

Hiawatha Cedar Rapids Linn County Attorney’s Office Larry George White Loren Hullinger, Jr White

Ford Settlement Talks Rise as Reuther Returns to Ford

Walter Reuther president of the United Auto Workers returned to Ford headquarters to resume talks amid reports a major breakthrough in the 36 day strike could be near. Secret meetings by the company and union teams continued with no joint session scheduled and a news blackout in effect.

Detroit Walter Reuther United Auto Workers Ford Reuther Ken Bannon UAW Ford Department

John Astin Guests on The Flying Nun Thursday

John Astin appears as a guest star in The Flying Nun airing at 7 00 PM Thursday on COLOR KCRG TV Channel 9.

John Astin Kcrgtv

State Granted Time To File Records In Cobb Appeal

The state received additional time Wednesday to file records in the appeal of two rulings from the Forrest N. Cobb leaving the scene trial. Judge William R. Eads also appointed H Edward Beatty as defense attorney. The appeal aims to clarify law points and cannot affect Cobb personally, per County Attorney William Faches. The case highlights rulings on suppressing after impound photos and releasing the complete Linn county attorney file, a move Faches calls a departure from Iowa practice. Other docket items include several foreclosures and notes: Donald V Miller mortgage $477, Lyle Huss versus Vosdingh painting $154.50, Bjornsen Investment Corp. versus Orville L Lafferty $1,157.95, and promissory notes totaling $12,954.32.

Forrest N. Cobb William R. Eads H. Edward Beatty William Faches Linn County Lyle L. Huss Jerry Vosdingh Bjornsen Investment Corp Orville L. Lafferty

Judge Orders Evaluation for Roger Morelock

Wed nesday ordered a psychiatric evaluation for Roger A. Morelock 20 of Dundee after a probation officer sought revocation of his sentence for breaking and entering. Morelock was sentenced Oct 21 1966 to 10 years in the men’s reformatory at Anamosa and placed on probation amid a three man break in at Ogden and Adams Lumber Co. on Oct 14 1966. The parole agent cited misconduct including admitted perjury intoxication and carrying concealed weapons.

B. J. Maxwell Roger A. Morelock Morelock Dundee Anamosa Ogden and Adams Lumber Co Thirty - Second Street Drive

Davidson Suit Against Hasleys Denied by Jury

A Linn district court jury found for defendants Earl A Hasley and Leona M Hasley owners of Jerry's Drive-in after about two hours of deliberation. Joseph F. Davidson sought 10075 dollars in damages for injuries from walking into a plate glass window on October 12, 1966, mistaken for a doorway.

Linn District Court Joseph F. Davidson Earl A Leona M. Hasley Third Avenue Davidson

Landis Large Mortgage Foreclosure Case Details

Bohemian Savings and Loan Assn of Cedar Rapids sues Landis in a $3,156.07 mortgage foreclosure against William Matthew Blair and Darla Mae Blair. Separate action lists Donald E Lochner and Connie R Lochner with a $13,980.50 mortgage.

Eby waives hearing bound over to Linn grand jury

Robert J. Eby 25 of Monti cello Thursday waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the Linn grand jury on a charge of drunk driving. He was arrested Saturday in Grant township.

Robert J. Eby Monticello Linn Grand Jury Grant Township

Marijuana grows on Iowa farms and campuses

Wild marijuana has long been a nuisance in Iowa. Officials note maps circulating on fewer than five college campuses. Some wild plants show higher resin content, raising concern among narcotics agents about detected growing sites and seed spread by birds and wind.

Iowa Towa

Vietnam peace talks offer tied to bombing halt

The Vietnamese president would propose a meeting with Ho Chi Minh and offer a one week pause in bombing if Hanoi shows willingness to talk. Thieu would meet only with Ho. lower level talks possible if North Vietnamese proposal. Bombing to pause if a meeting occurs or if Hanoi stops infiltration and trouble in the South. Hanoi rejects offers for an unconditional halt.

Hanoi Thieu

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record Mississippi N.C. Lansing N.C. Dam No McGregor N.C. Guttenberg N.C. Dubuque Davenport Keokuk C.R David H. Berger Eighth Street Marion John R. Strain Tipton Harvey R. Hexson Martelle Ronald G. Hamer Third Avenue SE Harry T. J. Hoffen E Street St. Luke's John Morton Seventeenth Avenue Gary Daudel Robert Burgess Hickory Drive Jack Hastings Sixteenth Avenue Robert McArthur Maurice Smith Oklahoma Avenue Iowa City Charles O. Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Orville M. Fitzgerald Deborah Drive Linda Kay Ralston Kenneth Wayne Ralston Patricia L. Fink Dennis N. Fink Phyllis Marguerite Brooks Rex Leon Brooks, Jr William A. Krejca Jeanne L. Stolba Michael E. Krambeer Postville Janice Hanna Mt. Vernon Grande Avenue Second Avenue First Avenue Sixth Avenue Sixteenth Street Rudd Cedar Memorial Arthur O. Adams U.S Women’s Society of World Service National Board of Missions Edward E. Sears Eighteenth Street SE Arthur W. Hepburn Fremont Wis Charles W. Spear Fairmont Minn L. N. Davenport Harrisburg Irby Dorsey Ind H. E. Krusell Charlotte Mich Bolon Barnhouse Caldwell Ohio C. Clifford Cummings Elgin Harry A. Wells Lawrenceville Ill Klan Sam Bowers Bowers Highway 19 John E. Lapes WSCS United Methodist New Church Froehlich Pierson UBA Home Jan een-Kuen St. S.W Larry G. White Courthouse News Donald E. Luth Loretta M. Luth Gene V. Luth Jackie L. Luth Raymond R. Aldrich Tessie Aldrich Donald V. Miller Roger Morelock Hasleys Midwest Turner’s Turner Mortuary First Ave John B. Turner
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