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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1982

Page

4

Deaths in Iowa and surrounding areas reported in brief notices

Death notices list Emily M. Thayer Cowgar 66 of Marion born 1916 in Saskatchewan Canada married 1952 in Kentland Indiana and worked at May's Drug. Carson A. Roher 41 Cedar Rapids mechanic died after a sudden illness married to Diana Warren with two children. Moses Woodruff III infant son. Mabel E. Ellison 97 resident of Heritage Acres and long-time Linn County native. Ivan Weisley Sr 86 Springville. Cecil Bruce 57 formerly Viola died in Nebraska. Duane Mumm 32 dead on arrival at St Luke's with services pending. Whitlock Ervin and others noted with funeral arrangements.

Emily M. Thayer Cowgar Ninth Ave Marion Winslow House Maconn Saskatchewan Canada George Cowgar Kentland Ind May’s Drug Betty Elaine Cowgar Cedar Rapids Henry Bowers William Bill” Thayer Calvin T. Thayer Panama City Fla Murdoch Chapel Jay A. Miller First United Presbyterian Church Campbell Cemetery Carson A. Roher 28Th Ave South Bend Barnard and Leas Co Diana Warren Cedar Rapids Aerie Order of Eagles Ladema Andrew Tina Tammy Burnell Ruby Brendt Judy Yourkin Connie Simon Loretta Northram Marjorie Hite Tom Paul Lucky Brendt Kuba Funeral Home William B. Harnish Oak Hill Cemetery American Legion Hanford Post Moses Woodruff III Phyllis Moses Woodruff II Park Towne Lane Mercy Hospital Iowa City Harold Wyatt Chicago Ill Moses Woodruff Wellington Ala Anna P. Wyatt Pearly Bailey Smackover Ark Teahen Funeral Home Mabel E. Ellison Heritage Acres Linn County Turner Chapel West Charles Mehaffey Asbury United Methodist Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery Ivan Paul Weisley, Sr Route 1 Springville Baxter Memorial Chapel Cecil B. Bruce Viola McCook Neb Duane Mumm St. SW St. Luke’s Hospital Brosh Chapel

Obituaries for Fretheim, Ludden, Bristol, McCollum, Wessels, Schoonover

Multiple Iowa deaths listed with ages and service details. Fretheim 83 Decorah Lutheran service Monday 11 a.m. Burial in church cemetery. Ludden 61 Decorah Catholic service Monday 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Church. Bristol 89 Iowa City graveside Monday 9 a.m. at Memory Gardens. McCollum 91 Ladora graveside Maple Hills Cemetery Kirksville Mo. Schoonover 87 Vinton service Monday 10:30 a.m. at Stewart Memorial Church. Wessels 85 Lamont service Monday 1:30 p.m. at St Peter's Lutheran. Burial different cemeteries. memorial funds noted.

St. John's Catholic Church Mason's Church Cemetery Iowa City Myrl L. Bristol Memory Gardens George L. Gay St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Fawcett

Hire One Now campaign uncovers 233 Iowa job openings

In the first week of Iowa's Hire One Now campaign, Job Service of Iowa listed 233 openings across fields like receptionists police officers and bartenders. About 700 businesses responded with postcards, some reporting filled positions while others said they cannot hire now.

Des Moines Job Service of Iowa Job Service of Iowa Trena Manning Robert Ray Manning

Engelbert Humperdinck Thrills Cedar Rapids at Paramount

Engelbert Humperdinck delivered a 75 minute show to about 1,350 at the Paramount Theatre. He sang with a strong voice backed by a 25 piece orchestra and Le Breeze while serenading two women from the audience and saluting a birthday moment for Rita.

Engelbert Humperdinck Paramount Theatre Cedar Rapids Debbie Barbara Engelbert Rita Humperdinck Carl Hermanns le Breeze

Clarifications Corrections on Science Creationism Panel at Church

A panel discussion on teaching scientific creationism will be held at 7 30 p m Wednesday at Faith United Methodist Church at 30th Street and Eastern Boulevard NE The Iowa Freedom Foundation sponsors the forum The Gazette will publish corrections if prior reports are misleading or wrong inviting complaints via phone 398 8313

Faith United Methodist Church 30Th Street Eastern Boulevard Gazette Iowa Freedom Foundation Accusn

Wholesale inflation dips to 7.5 percent as analysts see relief ahead

Washington AP reports wholesale prices rose 7.5 percent annually last month led by energy and car costs. Experts, including Donald Ratajczak, predict a slower year with potential 3.5 percent total inflation and declines in September for gasoline and autos.

Washington Labor Department Donald Ratajczak Georgia State University Ratajczak Commerce Robert Dederick

Cedar Rapids Airport Receives Over 1 Million in Federal Aid

The Cedar Rapids Airport has been awarded 1 078 000 in Airport Development Funds to upgrade the parking apron and entrance road for the new air cargo building. Federal support for the terminal project is growing with more aid anticipated next January and a final total expected by October 1984.

Cedar Rapids Roger Jepsen Tom Tauke Airport Commission Claire Rice Roy Jameson Trator Federal Aviation Administration Jameson Lynn Helms Helms Congress

Neighborhood watch credited for 8 year old’s rescue

An 8 year old girl walking to St Edward's Catholic School was forced into a pickup and taken away Friday. A neighbor and a neighbor's uncle joined the chase, aiding police and leading to the arrest of William J. Nims Jr. 19 Cedar Falls. The girl was reunited with her parents within 20 minutes. Nims faces first degree kidnapping charges with bond set at 100000. The neighborhood watch program is cited by residents as effective.

Waterloo William J. Nims Jr Cedar Falls Nims Black Hawk County Waterloo City St. Edward's Catholic School John Rooff Lee Mohler Mohler

Man shot found dead in Linwood Cemetery Cedar Rapids

The body of 32 year old Duane L Mumm of 1502 N St SW was found at 11 45 a m near a grave in Linwood Cemetery Cedar Rapids with four chest wounds from a .22 caliber pistol. An autopsy will determine cause while police note a link to a University of Iowa student grave Norris but do not specify details.

Cedar Rapids Linwood Sixth Street Wilson Avenue Duane Leon Mumm James Barnes Detective Bureau Barnes Mumm Gregory Mark Norris University of Iowa Iowa City Norris Johnson County

Chilean coup ousts Allende in 1973

On this date in 1973 Chile’s President Salvador Allende Gossens was deposed by a military takeover. New leaders stated he died by his own action rather than surrender, amid a political upheaval.

Chile Salvador Allende Gossens

Vital Statistics Notices for September Births

Sept 9 to Sept 10 reports births from multiple families. Kathryn and Keith Page announce a daughter. Sandra and Allen Kaufhold welcome a daughter at 6520 North Ave SW. Kathy Pettus, Brenda Palos, Virginia Whitman, Sharon Heneghan, Cindy Quinby, Debra Elias, Kathryn Barta, Susan Hadenfeldt, Debra Meyer, and others announce daughters or sons with listed addresses in Amana Central City Swisher Clarence and related areas.

Sandra Allen Kaufhold North Ave Kathryn Keith Page 14Th St Marion Kathy Edward Pettus E Ave Brenda Wayne Palos Amana Virginia Jerry Whitson Central City Sharon Jaime Heneghan Swisher Cindy Randy Quinby Arizona Ave Debra Larry Elias Chatham Road Robert Barta Sue Lane Susan John Hadenfeldt

Cedar Rapids couples record marriage licenses

Marriage licenses issued for Patrick M Hogan and Theresa A Balhorn of Cedar Rapids John P Ament and Jayne E Vandercook Cedar Rapids Rodney V Coulter New Sharon and Victoria A Speltz Cedar Rapids Doug A Veal and Linda L Sperry Marion Robert C Bolt South Bend Ind and Karen Sweeney Cedar Rapids Dennis M Langguth Palo and Rosalie D Remling Central City Mark J Krapfl and Jane C Swanson Hiawatha Ethel M and Ray J Ellwood Kathleen Ann and Daniel Michael Steyne

Patrick M. Hogan Theresa A. Balhorn John P. Ament Jayne E. Vandercook Cedar Rapids Rodney V. Coulter New Sharon Victoria A. Speltz Doug A. Veal Linda L. Sperry Marion Robert C. Bolt South Bend Ind Karen Sweeney Dennis M. Langguth Palo Rosalie D. Remling Central City Mark J. Krapfl Jane C. Swanson Hiawatha

Medical emergencies and assistance calls logged at multiple city locations

A sequence of emergency and assistance calls occurred from Thursday to Friday across locations including Fruitland Boulevard, Ellis Boulevard, First Avenue, Mallory Street, 15th Avenue, and 14th Street with incidents ranging from medical emergencies to unknown dumpster issues and overheated dehumidifier assessments. Responders were dispatched to each address as listed with times ranging from 7 55 p.m. to 2 20 p.m. on Friday.

Ellis Blvd First Ave 15Th Ave 14Th St 27Th St

Weekend college helps you graduate in four years

The article notes that you can complete a college degree in four years through a weekend program with classes on Friday night Saturday and Sunday. Tuition around 100 per credit plus possible employer tuition assistance and government grants. Check with local colleges about accreditation and program availability.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Publishing Details and Rates

The Cedar Rapids Gazette prints daily and Sunday from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with subscriptions by carrier at 1.65 weekly and mail rates for Morning Editions and Sunday 7 issues 8.054 weeks 85.80 52 weeks. U.S. territories mail 123.00 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions where carrier service exists. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches. USPS 095680.

Cedar Rapids The Gazette Company Third Ave Iowa U.S. Territories Associated Press

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