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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1963
Page
3
Highs in the lower 50s to upper 50s with mild start and cooler end. Precipitation near .25 to .50 inch with scattered showers early. Oct. temperature normals and noon wind SW at 5 mph are listed. multiple obituaries and public notices follow with local names and addresses.
A man named Robert Hatfield 22 of Irving faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly spitting on a police officer and candidate Stevenson during a tense scene. Witness Mrs. Fredrickson a cousin of Rep Lindley Beckworth discussed political affiliations and concern about the National Indignation Convention and the Birch Society.
Pickets from John Birch Society and others crowd the auditorium as Adlai Stevenson speaks. Frank McGehee of Dallas challenges him, then is escorted to the lobby amid applause and a TV crowd. Demonstrators include Young Americans for Freedom and Cuban sympathizers.
A 2-year-old girl Shari Nicolletti visiting neighbor Mrs John Dettrey was fatally attacked by the neighbor's year-old female German Shepherd. The dog jumped through a window seized the child by the throat and was shoved into the cellar. Police and medics could not save her.
A westbound Pal transport truck driven by Jack Wright skidded off Highway 6 into a deep ditch during heavy rain. The vehicle overturned, freight moved to another truck, and Wright, uninjured, was traveling from Davenport to Des Moines. A railroad repair train arrived before noon to fix the overpass later in the day.
Memorial services are set for Anthony L. Miller at St Patrick's Church Saturday at 9 led by Rev J Robert McDonald with burial at St John's. Rosaries by Knights of Columbus and WCOOF Court No 727 follow, with calling at Teahen chapel. Additional services for Mrs Harry Wilcox at Immaculate Conception Church Saturday 9 am led by Msgr William Roach with parish rosary Friday. burial at Mt Calvary. Mary O Chapman to First Church of the Nazarene Saturday at 1:30 pm led by Rev Forrest Whitlatch. burial Linwood cemetery. viewing at Turner chapel then church. casket not opened after service.
Caroline M. Bowman files an equity suit in district court naming Margaret Jane Boland and Bruce E. Boland as defendants. She alleges deception in obtaining her deed to a Maquoketa property and claims they sold it for 25 500. Bowman seeks an accounting and an injunction against new owners Robert and Bonnie Hayes pending the case.
Grace Herreid Lightner widow of Dean Lightner died Friday after a sudden illness. born May 14 1885 in Leola SD she was daughter of former Governor Charles N. Herreid. Survived by daughter Mrs. Charles Hastings Cedar Rapids son Dean H Lightner Jr St Joseph MI and four grandchildren. Memorial services at Turnher chapel 10 30 Monday with cremation to follow.
Carrie Hagan 92 of 118 Twenty fourth street drive ISE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 1 37 a m Friday after a brief illness She was born March 2 1871 near Atkins Her husband Harry died in 1926 Survived by Myrtle Cedar Rapids three sons Carleton Atkins Gordon and Charles Shellsburg one sister Alma E Owens Cedar Rapids eight grandchildren eight great grandchildren Arnold predeceased her in 1951 Member Westminster Presbyterian Church Cedar Chapel area
New defendants Edward A Frueh and Catherine Frueh doing business as Holland Home Bakery of Cedar Rapids are named in the Linn district court fire suit seeking 4256 dollars from Mary and Henry Althaus. The plaintiffs allege the June 7 coconut cream pie contained poisonous deleterious substances and caused illness.
A civil suit in Cedar Rapids seeks 4 256 45 from Albert and Irene Debel for a pie related incident. An amendment to the petition moves to dismiss the action against the Debels.
Cedar Rapids Telephone Co plans complete switch to all-number listings within a year replacing EMpire and DRake. No dialing changes needed as numbers occupy same dial openings. Half of local phones already use all-number listings due to customer demand and advertising consistency.
Larry Allen Peyton, 17, of 327 Favenue NW pled innocent in district court to a county attorney's true information accusing assault with intent to do great bodily injury. He is charged with pistol whipping three youths at a drive-in theater last weekend after a police chase in which two shots were fired.
Cedar Rapids police and highway patrol conducted a Friday spot check of vehicle equipment. Nine motorists received court summons for faulty equipment while 164 drivers got warning tickets for immediate repairs. A radar speed check on Third Avenue East found most drivers under 30 mph with three speeding tickets issued.
Myrtle Stadler 53 wife of George Stadler died Thursday in an Iowa City hospital after a lingering illness. Born March 23, 1910 in Clarks Grove Minnesota she lived in Ely 17 years and worked for J C Penney Cedar Rapids. Survived by husband three daughters a son three grandsons two sisters and two brothers. Memorial services Brush chapel Cedar Rapids 9 a m Monday and 10 in St Patrick's church Rev J Robert McDonald. Burial Mt Calvary. Friends may call after 3 p m Saturday with Rosary at 8 p m Sunday.
President Tito sent his ambassador to the United States to Hyde Park to place a wreath on the graves of former President and Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt. New York detectives provided an escort for Ambassador Veljko Mirunovic and Miroslav Kreach, accompanied by the Yugoslav consul general.
Roy Walton moved Max Yocum's house from 217 South Gilbert to 512 South Linn without a permit, crossing Burlington Street. City manager Leik vold says the action violated the letter of the ordinance though he followed its spirit. a Friday meeting with City Attorney Honohan was planned.
Local Want Ads promote quick cash by calling EM 2-112 for listings. The snippet invites readers to contact the number for opportunities and potential sales.
Tito urged peace and peaceful international cooperation as he departed from New York after a stay marked by hostile demonstrations. A 25 car motorcade escorted him to the pier with security forces present. Angier Biddle Duke, the State Department chief of protocol, attended to bid him farewell. Tito called New York wonderful and full of good people and said the trip left him with a fine impression despite provocations from a small element.
Tax rolls show a $6,507,213 rise in county assessed property values, a increase smaller than in recent years. The Cedar Rapids school district levy rose by over seven mills for Hiawatha due to a higher town budget, with the Hiawatha budget up about $10,500 from last year and valuations increasing less than $100,000.
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