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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1971

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Daily Record Weather Summary and Coastal Readings

Daily weather report with high and low temperatures across multiple cities, rainfall amounts, and extended forecast. Includes noon and afternoon readings, barometer and humidity, sunrise and sunset times, and river dam data for Iowa locations such as Coralville Lake, LaCrosse, Lansing, Dam No. 9, McGregor, Guttenberg, Dubuque, Davenport, and Keokuk.

Gazette LaCrosse Lansing Dam No McGregor Guttenberg Dubuque Davenport Keokuk

City Officials Record Local Births and Incidents

A list of births in Sept includes Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson of Shellsburg with a daughter and several other families from Cedar Rapids Marion and Independence. Police and fire call log notes 2:15 p.m. to 7:44 p.m. Saturday incidents including wires down, smoke seen, open burning checks, a cigarette butt at Central fire station, grass set by unknown persons, gas leak at Lennox avenue NE, and sprinkler surge at Kirkwood Community College. Court notices report debts and assets for local residents and businesses. multiple speeding fines totaling $10 and costs. unauthorized driver charges. and stop sign violations with fines to named residents.

Sixteenth Street Central Fire Station Fifth Avenue Maan First Avenue E Thirty-eighth Street Lennox Avenue L Street Kirkwood Community College

Disturbances and fines list with funeral notices

Avenue NW fined ten dollars for disturbing the peace. Melvin J Lambert Brunswick Missouri fined ten dollars and costs for disturbances. J W Herbert Ross drunkenness fined fifteen dollars and costs with no address. Patricia White Hiawatha George Gilbert 1920 Second Avenue SE each fined ten dollars and costs. Mark Hagerman 1120 Avenue NW John Blumer 65 Cherry Hill Road NW each fined ten dollars. Abel Mark 710 Twenty Ninth Avenue SW, Douglas Hunt Springville Cecil Edgeton 1237 Fourth Street SW two charges each ten dollars and costs. Perry Ewins Waterloo consuming beer on city property fined twenty five dollars and costs. Obituaries and services follow for Bertram Edwin Brown 45. Services Wednesday at 1 30 Baxter's Marion. Ryan John C Harris 78. Services Wednesday at 10 St Patrick's church Rosary Monday at 8 wake Tuesday at 8 Shelly's Manchester. Manchester Harry W Meader 61. Services Thursday at 1 30 Shelly's after 7 p m Tuesday. Edgewood Ethel Barnes 78. Services Tuesday 1 30 Appleton's. Vinton James E Carlson 34. Services Wednesday 10 St Mary's Catholic church Rosary Tuesday 8 Campbell's. Olin John Zubler 63. Services Wednesday 1 30 Goettsch's Anamosa Masonic rites 8 p m Tuesday. Blairstown Bessie Ethel Burkhart 85 Services Tuesday 2 Presbyterian church. Pef fers Halverson Manchester Eda Wendling 87 Services Wednesday 2 St Johns Lutheran church Dundee. Friends may call after 7 p m Monday Bohnenkamp's.

Melvin J Lambert Brunswick J. W. Herbert Ross Patricia ‘White Hiawatha George Gilbert Second Avenue SE Mark Hagerman Avenue NW John Blumer Cherry Hill Road Mark “Abel Twenty-ninth Avenue Douglas Hunt Springsville Cecil Edgeton Fourth Street Perry Ewins Waterloo Manchester Harry W. Meader Shelly’s Edgewood Ethel Barnes Appleton’s Vinton James E. Carlson St. Mary’s Catholic Church Campbell’s Olin John Zubler Goettsch’s Anamosa Blairstown Bessie Ethel Burkhart Presbyterian Church Peffers-Halverson Eda Wendling St. John’s Lutheran Church Dundee Bohnenkamp’s

Soviet leader Kosygin to visit Algiers to deepen ties

Moscow reports that premier Kosygin will visit Algiers next month, aiming to boost already strong Soviet Algeria economic and political relations. Some 3,000 Soviet experts are aiding Algeria's industrialization and land reform, with further cooperation expected upon his visit.

Moscow API Algeria Russia Kosygin Algiers

Recruit team to hire 200 teachers for Papua

Officials said a recruiting team would visit the Philippines, Ceylon, India and Singapore to fill 200 teacher vacancies in Papua New Guinea.

Port Moreby

Easy to Use and Hard to Beat Ad Offer

Classified notice touts a simple, unbeatable ad package with contact number 369-1234 for quick placement. Local readers are urged to call for a value driven classified option.

Dial

Courthouse Mobile Home Fees Jump in August

Linn county treasurer reports August registrations and delinquent penalties totaling 24 243 25 dollars, up from 10 384 25 the prior year. Delinquent penalties reached 9 678 45 versus 1 977 45, as updated records back to 1965 and a new enforcement law boosted collections. About 900 mobile homes were billed, with some fees reaching 1 250 dollars and many in the 500 to 600 range. Fees go to taxing districts. penalties to the county general fund.

Linn County James Hennessey Hennessey County General Fund

Edwin Brown 45 Bertram mayor and WWII veteran dies

BERTRAM Edwin Brown 45 died Sunday in a Cedar Rapids hospital born Oct 9 1925 at Bertram married Angeline Snenicka Dec 20 1949 in Cedar Rapids. He was a Schwitter s foreman and Bertram mayor for four years a Bertram Methodist member and World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife two sons Wayne Kevin a daughter Carol mother Mrs Gus Brown a brother Jim two sisters Margaret Jones Ariadene Coonfare. Services Wednesday at 1 30 p m in the Baxter chapel Marion with military rites at Campbell cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p m Monday.

Bertram Edwin Brown Cedar Rapids Angeline Snenicka Schwitter’s, Inc Brown Bertram Methodist Church Wayne Kevin Carol Gus Brown Jim Margaret Jones Ariadene Coonfare Marion Baxter Chapel Campbell Cemetery

William Cech dies at 64 in Cedar Rapids obituary

William Cech 64 of 1627 B avenue NE Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a short illness. A Saginaw Mich. native, he lived here 32 years. He was a merchant tailor for 50 years and taught tailoring in adult education. Surviving wife Winnifred, plus children, grandchildren, and siblings. Services Tuesday at Central Park Presbyterian Church. burial at Cedar Memorial. Donations to church memorial fund preferred.

William Cech Avenue NE Saginaw Mich Cedar Rapids Weserhaven Germany Winnifred Irene Hellus Clancy’s Ltd Cech Central Park Presbyterian Church Mizpah Lodge A.F el Kabir Shrine Anton Cech Smithtown Long Island N. Y James C. Fisher Mequon Wis Robert Central Park Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund

Obituary for Jean Ethel Pinney Ristedt of Cedar Rapids

Jean Ethel Pinney Ristedt 86 native of Cedar Rapids died in Santa Clara California She was a former teacher and chaired AAUW fellowship fund 1954 59 regional director of Wellesley College fund 1954 56 and led Planned Parenthood in Cedar Rapids and Kansas City Surviving Henry Pinney Ristedt Portola Valley Calif a son two grandchildren one great grand sister Mrs Charlotte Macauley Cedar Rapids Services Grace Episcopal Church 10 30 a m Tuesday officiated by Canon D A Loferski and Rev Gordon P Roberts Cremation to follow Oak Hill Cemetery Friends may donate to Carolyn Dowdy Fund Woman's City Club Kansas City Missouri Turner Chapel East in charge of arrangements

Jean Ethel Pinney Ristedt Cedar Rapids Santa Clara Calif AAUW Fellowship Fund Wellesley College Planned Parenthood Kansas City Henry Pinney Ristedt Portola Valley

Widow Albin Hach 75 Dies After Short Illness

Albin S Hach 75 of 1832 B avenue NW widow of Wencil Hach died Sunday after a short illness. Born Cedar Rapids August 2 1896 she was a lifelong resident. No immediate survivors. Services Tuesday at 3 pm at Janeba Kuba funeral home west by Rev John L Glover Immanuel Baptist Church. Burial Czech National. Friends may call after 6 pm Monday.

Albin S. Hach B Avenue NW Wencil Hach Cedar Rapids Janeba-Kuba Funeral Home John L. Glover Immanuel Baptist Church Janeba-Kuba

Edward E Hach 86 dies after brief illness

Edward E. Hach 86 of 1030 Twentieth Street SE dies after a short illness. He was president of Hach Bros. Co. born February 19, 1885 in Cedar Rapids and lifelong resident. A prominent musician active in civic projects including Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce and Jane Boyd Community House. Surviving wife Mary Broulck Drapela, a daughter and a stepdaughter, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren, three sisters and a brother. Services Wednesday at First Congregational Church with Mizpah lodge conducting Masonic rites. Burial at Czech National with Jan Hus IOOF lodge grave side services. Memorial gifts suggested to Shrine Crippled Children Fund or First Congregational Church memorial fund.

Edward E. Hach Twentieth Street Hach Bros. Co Cedar Rapids Joseph Zitek Robert Pardubsky Joseph Kastanek Dallas Peter Hach First Congregational Church J. Richard Wagner Mizpah Fat Brosh Chapel Shrine Crippled Childrens Fund First Congregational Church Memorial Fund

W P Thompson dies after short illness in Cedar Rapids

W P Woody Thompson 57 of 3621 Mt Vernon Rd SE Cedar Rapids died Monday after a short illness. Born Oct 4 1913 in Shellsburg he lived 28 years in Cedar Rapids. Survived by wife Josephine, son Jeffery Thompson of Pittsburgh daughter Mrs Russell Slaman Cedar Rapids two brothers four grandchildren. Service 10 30 am Thursday Chapel of Memories Westminster Church burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call Cedar Memorial after 3 pm Tuesday and at chapel after 9 am Thursday. In lieu of flowers American Cancer Fund. Casket to be closed at 10 am Thursday.

W. P. “Woody’’ Thompson Mt. Vernon Road Newhall Cedar Rapids Shellsburg Josephine G. Goodwin Vinton Link-Belt Speeder Corp Thompson Westminster Presbyterian Church Jeffery Thompson Pittsburgh Russell Slaman Francis Thompson Norway Logan Thompson Chapel of Memories John P. Woods Westminster Church Cedar Memorial Cedar Memorial Funeral Home American Cancer Fund

Lennie Sargent obituary from Cedar Rapids area

Lennie Sargent 82, former Cedar Rapids resident, died Friday in Seminole Florida after a brief illness. Born November 8 1889 in Strawberry Point he moved to Cedar Rapids then Florida. Survived by wife Iona daughter Sophia Hoffman stepdaughter Shirley Horak son Julius seven grandchildren seven great grandchildren and sister Leona Clarke. Services Brush chapel 10 30 a m Wednesday Rev A T Washington. Burial County Corners cemetery near Strawberry Point. Friends may call at the chapel Tuesday.

Lennie L. Sargent Cedar Rapids Seminole Fla Strawberry Point Florida Iona Sophia Hoffman Papillion Shirley Horak St. Petersburg Julius Redwood City Calif Leona Clarke Brush Chapel A. T. Washington County Corners

Death notice for Katherine Ann Schrimper aged 91

Katherine Ann Schrimper 91 of Cedar Rapids route 3 died Monday after a long illness. Born November 14 1879 in Norway she married William D. Schrimper October 8 1902 in Cedar. Survived by sons Rolland Schrimper Marion Merlen H Schrimper Cedar Rapids a daughter Mrs Gerald Byron Center Point six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral is in Chapel of Memories Kenwood Park United Methodist Church burial Buffalo Cemetery Cedar Memorial funeral home noon Tuesday services by Rev Clifton Ellerbeck.

Katherine Ann Schrimper Cedar Rapids Norway William D. Schrimper Rolland Schrimper Marion Merlen H. Schrimper Gerald Byron Center Point Clifton Ellerbeck Kenwood Park United Methodist Church Buffalo Cemetery Cedar Memorial Funeral Home

Pearl Jones 85 Dies After Long Illness in Cedar Rapids

Pearl Jones 85 of 922 Seventh Street SE Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a long illness. Born June 14 1886 in Centerville Texas she belonged to Holiness Church of San Diego Calif She is survived by four brothers A Z Curry Cedar Rapids Tom Curry Mexia Texas Oldie Curry and Smith Curry and sister Jessie Mae Curry Johnson Palestine Texas Services will be held at Turner Chapel East at a time to be announced.

Pearl Jones Seventh Street Cedar Rapids Centerville Texas Holiness Church of San Diego Calif A. Z. Curry Tom Curry Mexic Oldie Curry Smith Curry Jessie Mae Curry Johnson Palestine Turner Chapel East

Death of John P. Green 1897 Cedar Rapids Resident

John P. Green 73 of 803 Fav enue NW Cedar Rapids lifelong resident died Sunday. Born October 22 1897 in Russell he married Hazel Miller in 1925. He served as department head at Killian's 39 years and belonged to St Patrick's Catholic Church and the Good Fellows. Survived by his wife. Services Wednesday 9 am at St Patrick's with Rev Paul J Maguire officiating. Burial Mt Calvary. Rosary Tuesday 7:30 pm at Teahen chapel with calling Tuesday.

John P. Green Cedar Rapids Russell Hazel Miller St. Patrick’s Catholic Church The Good Fellows Killian’s St. Patrick’s Church Paul J. Maguire

Campbell Charles F Beatty-Bearle chapel service details

Charles F Campbell was laid to rest at Linwood Cemetery after a 1:30 p.m. Monday service conducted by Dr. Arnold Herbst of St Pauls United Methodist Church at Beatty Bearle chapel. Lois K Kay received a 3 p.m. Monday service at Turner chapel west, burial followed at Cedar Memorial Cemetery with Dr Arnold Herbst officiating.

Campbell Charles F Beatty-Bearle Chapel Arnold Herbst St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Linwood Cemetery Kay Lois K Turner Chapel Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Thief Among Own: Lyon Police Officer Accused

In Lyon France police say Edward Savineau a 44 year old officer stole a plate from an antique shop and hid 3000 dollars worth of paintings in his apartment all taken from police headquarters.

Lyon France UPI Edmond Savineau Savineau

Pled Guilty To Skip Stay in County Jail

In Cincinnati, Joseph Lee Mullins, 28, pleaded guilty in federal court to a $50,000 bank robbery. He cited overcrowding at Hamilton County Jail as reason for skipping a jail stay. Judge Timothy Hogan sentenced Mullins to 20 years in a federal prison.

Cincinnati UPI Joseph Lee Mullins Hamilton County U. S. District Court Timothy Hogan Mullins

Cedar Rapids School Board Race Sees Five Seek Two Seats

In last year’s election 2,857 votes were cast across 25 precincts, a turnout slightly above normal. Five candidates compete for two Cedar Rapids community-school board seats, including the two incumbents, while a Kirkwood Community College levy extension of three quarters of a mill appears on the ballot.

Cedar Rapids Community

Cedar Rapids Mayor Canney seeks second term

Cedar Rapids Mayor Donald Canney announced at a city hall press conference that he is filing nomination papers for another term. The 40 year old leader cited progress on priorities such as economy, taxes, housing for the elderly, crime prevention, and regional government planning while planning to discuss detailed plans during the campaign.

City Hall Cedar Rapids Donald Canney Canney Stewart Shank

Papers Filed for Finance Office By K. P. Quinn

Kenneth P. Quinn, 62, of 2612 Falcon drive NE, Cedar Rapids, filed nomination papers Monday for city finance commissioner. Fifth candidate, Quinn formerly directed regional insurance operations for Continental Assurance Co from 1951 to 1969 and has since 1969 worked as an independent agent and financial planning consultant. He is a native of Elkader, a Loras College graduate, and member of Life Underwriters Assn Elks Knights of Columbus Catholic Layman's Club and St Matthew's Church. He hopes for action oriented programs with federal and state participation to control taxes.

Kenneth P. Quinn Falcon Drive Cedar Rapids Continental Assurance Co Elkader Loras College Dubuque Life Underwriters Assn the Elks Knights of Columbus Catholic Layman’s Club St.Matthew’s Catholic Church

Honsell files papers for re-election to Cedar Rapids bench

Incumbent Cedar Rapids municipal court Judge August F. Honsell Jr. obtained nomination papers on Monday to seek another term. At 35 he is the third candidate for the three judges’ seats up for re-election this fall. He was cleared in an earlier probe of court practices that led to censure of Loren Hullinger Jr. and John B. Reilly. Hullinger and Reilly have not yet declared. Primary is October 19.

Cedar Rapids August F.honsell, Jr Hansell Loren Hullinger, Jr John B. Reilly Reilly Hullinger

Storms ease after Fern floods Texas and Northeast devastation

Rain and flood warnings stretched from Texas to New Jersey as Fern and Heidi battered the region. Beeville and Alice in Texas reported heavy rainfall while New Jersey faced two drownings, evacuations, and disaster declarations. Maryland and D.C. areas saw flooding and a tornado touch down in Prince Georges county. Coast guard and navy helicopters continued rescue operations along the Nueces river banks.

Fern Texas Mexico Beeville Tex Alice National Weather Service Puerto Rico Barbados Caribbean Maryland New England Heidi U. S New Jersey National Guard New York Metropolitan Area Long Island Expressway Northern State Parkway Manhattan West Side Highway East River Drive Prince Georges County Montgomery County Washington Seneca Creek Corpus Christi Coast Guard Navy Nueces River

Prison Amnesty Talk Sparks Outcry at Maximum Security Prison

Mediation team member Tom Wicker of The New York Times reports anger from onlookers as discussion of amnesty for inmates continues. Five hostages reportedly asked for amnesty, while Gov. Rockefeller rejected the idea citing lack of constitutional authority to grant such a demand.

Tom Wicker The New York Times William Quinn Wicker Gov. Rockefeller Rockefeller

Mao License Is The Real Thing

In Vienna officials of Austria's automobile touring club found a driver’s license bearing pictures of Chinese Chairman Mao Tse-tung. They initially thought a joke but confirmed the document was genuine. A Peking diplomat used the license for stamping, with Mao’s image on the first three pages and the holder’s photo on the fourth.

Vienna UPI Austria Automobile Touring Club Mao Tse-tung Peking Mao

Editor Dies in Summit at 64

Luman H. Long, 64, editor of the World Almanac and Book of Facts, died Sunday in Summit New Jersey. He guided the reference work for decades and was a familiar figure in journalism circles.

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