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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1966

Page

2

Weather and death notices in Iowa scans

The Daily Record lists Friday weather with high 81 and low 58, barometer 30.20, humidity 47 percent, SSE wind, and sunrise sunset times. It also notes several area deaths with ages and funeral details across Center Point, Columbus Junction, Guttenberg, Olin, Hazleton, Wellman, Waukon, and Harper, with services set in various churches and Powell’s or Stacy-Lewis locations.

Gazette Iowa Center Point Anna Berrier Murdoch’s. Walker Arnold Nielsen Murdoch

Car Overturns Injuries Reported Near Collins Radio Co

A rural Marion young man and a 13 year old were treated and released from Mercy hospital after a car they rode in overturned in a ditch on county road extension of C avenue NE five miles north of the Collins Radio Co fabrication building. Deputies said heavy dust briefly blinded the driver, causing the loss of control on a curve. The 1963 car suffered about $150 in damage and no charges were filed.

Marion C Avenue NE Collins Radio Co Mercy Hospital Michael Brearton Robert R. Norman Ralph Norman Linn County Sheriff’s Brearton

Car Crash Wounds Teen Driver Near Second Avenue SE

Ronald R. Kale, 17, of 1501 Forty-second street NE, suffered a chin laceration when his car struck a tree in the 1600 block of Second Avenue SE Friday at 5 56 p.m. He was admitted to St Luke's hospital in fairly good condition Saturday. Police said Kale maneuvered to avoid a pedestrian in the roadway, and no charges were filed.

Ronald R. Kale Forty-second Street Second Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital Kale

Dubuque Man Reports $500 Car Damage After Vandalism

Jerry C. Olson of Dubuque reported a two incident vandalism to his 1966 car at Lindale Plaza NE. The ignition wires, headlights, tail lights were damaged and windows broken during a 12:30 to 2 a.m. incident at Me n Lee's Lounge. Police estimated total damage at $500.

Lindale Plaza NE Jerry C. Olson Dubuque Olson Me ‘N Lee Plaza Mall Cedar Rapids

Burglary at Eagles Lodge Stirs Local Police

Burglars stole 837.43 from a safe and two cash registers at the Eagles Lodge 123 First Street NE. No forced entry. Janitor’s tools used to pry open the safe. Amounts: 670 from the safe, rest from registers. Break-in found 6:40 a.m. by janitor John Wagner. Burglary occurred between 4:30 a.m. and 6:40 a.m.

Eagles Lodge Club First Street John Wagner Leon Shukers Wagner

Culver Opens Reelect Bid at Cedar Rapids HQ

Rep John Culver of Marion opened his bid for a second term from Iowa's Second district in Cedar Rapids without speaking. He handed out drinks and pretzels at 309 Third Avenue SE from 8 to 11 p.m. while noting a vigorous campaign on issues and his two years record of progress in health education agriculture and conservation. He highlighted senior health coverage school funds rural projects and job retraining as part of his record and said he would keep focusing on Northeast Iowa and federal program benefits. He reported traveling 100000 miles visiting 132 communities and 82 high schools while stressing improved communication with Washington. His Republican opponent is Cedar Rapids Mayor Robert M. L. Johnson.

John Culver Marion Iowa Cedar Rapids Culver Third Avenue SE House Robert M. L. Johnson Washington Joe Abodeely

Vine Causes Brief City Power Outage In Iowa City

An uplight vine fell across a 13 000 volt line at the Sixth street NE power station causing a brief outage at three industrial sites including Allis Chalmers LeFebure and Collins plants. St Luke's hospital switched to emergency power within seconds. Crews took about an hour to locate the vine. Milwaukee railroad workers heard a surge and saw a flash.

Iowa Electric Light and Power Co Sixth Street NE Light Company Allis Chalmers LeFebure Collins St. Luke’s Hospital Milwaukee Railroad Sixth Street

Blaze Destroys Storage Boxes at Square D Plant

Firefighters battled a blaze at Square D Co on Sixth Street SW destroying a large stack of stored boxes in a 60 by 15 by 15 foot storage area near the loading dock. Sparks from a welder's torch likely started the fire. crews secured the scene by guarding debris for hours.

Square D Co Sixth Street Herman Frueh Frueh Square D

Missing Taylor boys found after night search

Mrs. Taylor alerted police at 10 19 p m that sons James and Richard Taylor were missing. Police and father Taylor 58 and son John 25 scoured area all night with reports of sightings near Seminole avenue NW fox holes chains lakes and the Qua ker Oats plant before the youths were found riding bicycles in the 1800 block of 6 Avenue NW.

Mr. Taylor John Fair Oaks Seminole Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Chain Lakes Avenue NW

Abide by Recent Supreme Court Decision Fulton

Linn County Attorney Jack Fulton urged Iowa law enforcement officers in Des Moines to accept the spirit of the Supreme Court ruling on confessions and adjust procedures. The meeting, called by Attorney General Lawrence Scalise, outlined admissible methods for obtaining confessions, searches, and seizures. Fulton said confessions remain useful if taken under proper procedures.

Linn County Jack Fulton Iowa Des Moines Supreme Court Lawrence Scalise Fulton

Cedar Rapids Youth Faces Beer Possession and Reckless Driving

Thomas F. McEnany, 19, of Cedar Rapids, was arrested after a 1 a.m. stop on charges of possessing beer as a minor and reckless driving. Police say his car nearly forced another off the roadway on the First Avenue bridge, with two beer cans found inside. He posted a $140 bond and was released. he provided no street address, saying he just moved to Sixteenth Street NE but could not recall the house number.

Thomas F. McEnany Cedar Rapids McEnany First Avenue Firststreet Avenue Bridge Sixteenth Street

Obedience Training Registration Tuesday

Registrations for a dog obedience course directed by Mrs Art W Allen and Mrs James C Sullivan will be accepted at the Town and Country shopping center lot Tuesday at 7 pm. The class meets one evening weekly for 10 weeks and covers basic obedience work. Directors are with the Cedar Rapids Kennel Assn.

Art W. Allen James C. Sullivan Town and Country Lindale Plaza Cedar Rapids

Faces 2 Counts Following Crash

Alice E. Larson age 44 of 210 First Avenue NW was arrested early Saturday on charges of leaving the scene of an accident and intoxication after her vehicle struck a parked car at E Avenue and Fifth Street NW at 1 15 a m She was found intoxicated near the scene and released after posting 140 bond.

Alice E. Larson First Avenue NW E Avenue Fifth Street NW

Extend Truce in Eagles Protests

A Milwaukee civil rights group and public officials agreed to extend a recess in protests at least to October 16. The pause follows a one week truce brokered by University of Wisconsin professor Nathan Feinsinger to mediate the dispute between the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Milwaukee NAACP youth council over membership.

Milwaukee Order of Eagles Nathan Feinsinger University of Wisconsin The Eagles Milwaukee Youth Council National Association For the Advancement of Colored People

Accuse Man Of Shoplifting In May's City Store

Joseph Chalder, 50, of 5703 Ohio Street SW, was arrested Friday on a larceny by shoplifting charge. He posted a $110 bond and was released. Chalder took a sack of groceries from Eagle Food Store in May's City without paying. goods valued at $8.13.

Joseph Chalder Ohio Street Chalder Eagle Food May

Kulish pleads innocent in Ossian drunk driving case

Walter Kulish of Calmar pleaded innocent to a drunk driving charge after his arrest July 8 in Ossian. The trial is slated for October.

Gazette Decorah Walter Kulish Calmar Ossian

Deaths Rex F DeMarce

Rex F DeMarce 700 Thirty fifth street Marion formerly of Cedar Rapids died Saturday after a long illness. Born June 12 1895 Eldon he married Ina Mae Gardner June 25 1919 Muscatine. Veteran WWI and retired Rock Island supervisor survived by wife two sons Max K DeMarce Cedar Rapids Ned E DeMarce Orlando six grandchildren three great grandchildren. Memorial services Turner chapel 12 noon Tuesday burial Greenwood Muscatine. Friends may call chapel until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Casket not opened after service.

Rex. F. DeMarce Thirty Fifth Street Marion Twenty-sixth Street Cedar Rapids Eldon Ina ‘Mae Gardner Muscatine DeMarce Rock Island Max K. DeMarce Ned E. DeMarce Orlando Fla Westminster Presbyterian Church Acanthus Lodge AF & AM Des Moines Sharon CES Depue, III Turner Chapel Greenwood Cemetery

Michael B. Geesey 70 dies in Cedar Rapids

Michael B. Geesey 70 of 1742 First Avenue NE Cedar Rapids died Friday night at his home. Born April 25 1896 in LeClaire he married Isabell Hook May 31 1915 at Ames. He was a retired auto mechanic and longtime Cedar Rapids resident of 24 years. He was a First Baptist member past master of Central City Masonic Lodge Ambar Grotto and Eagle and served on the Central City town council school board and as fire chief. Surviving wife two daughters Mrs Robert Worden of Cedar Rapids Mrs Burke Frees of Clearwater Florida three grandchildren one brother George Geesey one sister Viola Geesey and stepfather A C Engel. Services 10 a.m. Monday at Hesser Memorial chapel by Rev Edward V. Douglass. Burial Oakwood Cemetery Stratford. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday.

Michael B. Geesey First Avenue LeClaire Isabell Hook Ames Mr. Geesey Cedar Rapids First Baptist Church Masonic Lodge Central City Ambar Grotto Eagle Robert Worden Burke ‘Frees Clearwater Fla George Geesey Viola Geesey A. C. Engel Hesser Memorial Chapel Edward V. Douglass Oakwood Cemetery Stratford

Recess Delays Vote On Rights Bill Amid Senate Apathy

In Washington the administration civil rights bill stalled as attempts to form a 51 vote quorum failed after three hours. Senate leaders predicted no rapid progress with Thurmond's filibuster and Williams suggesting a majority oppose the measure in its current form. Attendance peaked at 48, three short of a quorum, as GOP members including Hickenlooper and Miller were noted among participants.

Washington Senate Everett Dirksen Illinois Dirksen Sen. Thurmond R-S.c Sen. Williams R-Del Sen. Hickenlooper Iowa G.O.P Miller

Candy-Stripers Honored At Mercy Hospital Award Party

Mercy hospital will honor about 225 Candy-Stripers and parents at a Sunday 2 p.m. ceremony. 36 volunteers will receive pins for 100 hours of service and 18 girls pins for 200 hours. Certificates go to those with 20 to 100 hours. Sister Mary Lawrence will speak. Awards presented by local leaders. Candy-Stripers donated 10,047 hours last year with 150 participants in summer and 65 year-round. Volunteers come from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. program started ten years ago with 11 service areas across hospital departments.

Mercy Hospital Mary Lawrence Edward R. Kuba J. Don Barker E. E. Barbee Michael Ford Mercy Hospital Women’s Auxilary Cedar Rapids Marion Mt. Vernon Belle Plaine Middle Amana Atkins Women’s Auxiliary Jare Hallmar

City Briefs and Notices From Local Scene

Hospitalized Mrs. Ed Huber at Mercy Hospital with visitors permitted. Barbara Conway opens Madeline's Beauty Salon after Sept. 19. Sister of Hazel Smith, Mrs. Bruce Tomlinson, dies in La Jolla Calif. Chuck Shaffer returns to Fox's Garage. Mabel Bigley injured in a fall, listed in good condition at Mercy. Breakin: $50 stolen from Sandra C. Childs apartment. Vandals deface vacant rental at 1559 Fifth Ave SE. Pre School Humpty Dumpty opening soon. Clothes valued at $20 taken from Cedar Hills laundromat.

Hazel Smith Sixth Avenue Bruce Tomlinson la Jolla Calif Cedar Rapids

Elev ator Stalls Delaying Doctor’s Workday

Dr. M. D. Marr of Cedar Rapids faced a five minute delay when an elevator stalled on the way to his third floor office in the SGA building. He used the inner emergency phone, contacted police, who dispatched a patrol car that assisted him after the elevator resumed.

Cedar Rapids Tomahawk Trail SGA M. D. Marr Dr. Marr Marr

Johnson and Ne Win Press Peace Call on Vietnam War

President Johnson and Burma’s Gen. Ne Win urged an early end to the Vietnam war and a general and complete disarmament under effective international control in a communique released after two days of private talks in Washington.

Washington Johnson Ne Win Burma

Local Newspaper Subscription Rates Note

Fragmentary OCR shows subscription pricing for daily and Sunday editions, with weekly and monthly options. Mentions Associated Press rights and ownership of local news content. Limited legible details on prices or terms.

Associated Press AP News

Kennedy Federal Building Dedicated in Boston

President Johnson spoke in a dedication ceremony for the John Fitzgerald Kennedy federal building a 26 story office tower named to memorialize the late president. The ceremony highlighted the building as a continuing service to Boston and Massachusetts.

Boston Kennedy Johnson John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Paris businessman sets himself ablaze in car

In Rome a Paris businessman burned himself Friday by striking a match inside his gasoline-soaked car. Police reported he left a note claiming the world despises him, noting the quote The evil world has it in for me.

Rome Paris

Installations Set At 3 Churches

The Rev Richard Ernst becomes pastor at Wesleyan Methodist church in Guymon and Ponca City Oklahoma with installation at 10 45 am Sunday officiated by Rev Donald Cal houn of Charles City. Ernsts relocate from Miltonvale Wesleyan College and Phillips University amid family details. In Cedar Rapids the Rev Gregory R Hibbard will be installed as assistant pastor at First Lutheran with Dr Raynold Lingwall assisting. a reception follows at 460 Owen street NW. Two more Presbyterian installations occur Sunday for Gary L Rush and Michael D Seitz, recent McCormick seminary graduates, at First Presbyterian in Northeast Iowa.

Richard Ernst Guymon Ponca City Okla Wesleyan Methodist Church Donald Calhoun Charles City Iowa Ernst Miltonvale Kan Wesleyan College Phillips University End Raynold J. Lingwall Des Moines Iowa Synod Lutheran Church In America Gregory R. Hibbard First Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids Lingwall First Lutheran Hibbard Owen Street Grace Lutheran Church Blue Springs First Presbyterian Church Maurice Baringer Gary L. Rush Michael D. Seitz Visitation McCormick Theological Seminary First Presbyterian

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