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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1973
Page
4
Grain and livestock listings from Cedar Nap area markets report bulk hay delivered weighing 200 to 240 lbs at 41.00 to 41.00 per hundred, cattle and hog quotes across Des Moines, Chicago and Waterloo regions. Highlights include packing sows, butchers, and feeder cattle price ranges with noted weight grades and local delivery considerations.
Fragmentary reads show Livestock listing entries for Sioux City market with prices and lots. Mentions include hogs and cattle stock numbers, measurement codes, and a Monday climate note. Named places include Sioux City and Lamion trdh.
Robert A Gillag pie, 44 Thirky-sigthy avenue SW, suffered head and dual injuries and multiple fractures after his car left the road, struck a culvert and overturned near Wolwewoud road SW. He was thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene. Police reported no charges filed.
WASHINGTON AP Ford receives Nixon’s message invoking the 25th Amendment after a brief presidential illness. The House session lasted eight minutes with Republicans and Democrats applauding and lawmakers studying possible changes to the amendment as Judiciary Committee weighs Ford’s nomination.
The Oelwein banking community mourns the death of a former bank president born July 6 1934 in Marion Iowa. He led the First National Bank of Oelwein from 1969 after earlier roles at Golden State Bank in Cedar Rapids and a bank in Churdan Iowa. Surviving relatives include a daughter and sister, with services scheduled at Boat Brand's and Marion Cemetery per notices in the local paper.
Five Native Americans pled guilty to disturbing the peace during the occupation of the state department offices in Des Moines on August 12. Judge Norman Elliott gave three to 30 days to choose between probation and jail. Several co-defendants had bonds forfeited after failing to appear.
The Teenager March for Research in Cedar Rapids and Marian raised about $6,211 for childhood disease research at a hospital affiliate. Chairwoman Margid Mutulitis of Marian led the event with proceeds aimed at leukemia research and the hospital’s treatments plan.
Mr and Mrs Dale Jones sold their house at 2770 Ninelesndy Avenue to MP and moved to Swisher Nevinlast with possession given on January 1. The sale was arranged by John Zachary of Alwmie Energy Commission and Go Inc Realtors. The executor is Reynard Mule.
TOLEDO An inventory of the estate of Mertha Alichek filed in Tama County shows the bulk of the estate passing to the city of Tama. The estate totals about 112 956 with three real estate properties in Tama, bonds totaling 9 400, and cash bequests of 600. two gifts of 700 were made to a family, and additional diversions listed. Five undetermined real estate parcels are valued in the Tama and Highland townships and the Illinois river area, totaling about 120 000. The will directs cash bequests of 10 000 and the remainder to the city of Tama, with369 instructions for real estate and personal property. The document notes a May 2 filing date and potential future notices.
Lew I Morris Gu of rate 1 died Thursday in Cedar Rapids hospital. He lived most of his life on the farm in Monroe township. He married Alma Plistil March 26, 1932 at Rock Island. He was a Buffalo United Methodist Church member and Lin County Farm Bureau former president of the Monroe Township school board. Surviving are his wife three young children Daryld Morris Diane Morris and three grandchildren, a brother Ivan Morris and two sisters. Services at 2 pm at the Mirdoch chapel in Marion with Rev Tru shalm. Burial in Shitoh cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel or contribute to the Buffalo United Methodist church memorial.
Community church listings show worship and Sunday school times for Marion area congregations. The Rev Calvin Hare leads services at Eighth Avenue while Rev Lyle Lee conducts Sunday school around 10 30. Other churches include Robins Faith Bible at Main and Mentzer and St Josephs Cathedral at 995 Wilth Avenue with multiple services.
Mrs Verne Wrold, a Cedar Rapids born woman married to Lyne Hoadlove in 1938, died unexpectedly. Services set for Moran’s Mt. Vernon at 1:30 with arrangements by Col Servier. Survived by husband two daughters a son and two grandchildren with several siblings and relatives listed.
CHICAGO AP James Conlisk, head of the Chicago Police, resigns effective November 1 after heavy criticism over alleged corruption in the department. Mayor Daley announced the move. Conlisk, who held the top post six years, will remain on the force as a captain.
Paris AP reports Arab ambassadors in Paris claimed American planes, piloted by Americans, participated in bombing targets in Damascus. A Syrian government communique said the information was officially reported. Ambassador Ahmed Abdi Karim of Syria said a Phantom jet not marked with the Star of David, piloted by an American Vietnam veteran, was shot down by Syrian anti aircraft fire.
Agriculture Secretary Robert Lounsberry cautioned Sunday that Iowa farmers may face financial strain if the corn and soybean harvest remains delayed by heavy rains and poor field conditions. He noted two consecutive bad years could force loan defaults and farm closures, with damage assessments and a joint federal-state effort underway in the next two weeks. Weather has dumped 5 to 38 inches above normal in places, hindering harvest and drying, while propane gas shortages complicate efforts to prepare and market crops.
Mexico City AP reports kidnappers holding British honorary consul Anthony Duncan Williams and industrialist Fernando Aranguren in Guadalajara have demanded $200,000 and safe conduct to Pyongyang or release of 57 prisoners. A deadline of 4 pm Friday was set. captors also seek front page newspaper and broadcast attention. The group claims authority via a radio television call and threatens execution if demands are unmet. The situation echoes a prior kidnapping for which $80,000 and 30 prisoner releases were paid.
A snowmobile valued at 1107 dollars was reported stolen Friday from the Richard Corell residence at 729 Thirty second street NE. Palica said the vehicle was taken from the front yard. A four wheel trailer valued at 330 dollars was also reported stolen.
CENTER POINT Opal P Neagle 60 died Friday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after 82 years in Center Point born Aug 20 19 married Floyd Neagle Feb 10 30 in Kirksville Mo she belonged to United Methodist Church Center Point and other groups worked in Cedar County School System and for Murdoch Funeral Home as hostess obituary lists numerous relatives final services at Murdoch Chapel Center Point burial in Center Point Cemetery Monday funeral home to wait at Murdoch Chapel until service time
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