Deaths and funeral notices from several Iowa communities
A list of obituaries and funeral arrangements for residents including Millie Stoddard Walter J Baker Sparrow Dolan John E Johnson Ralph Castiello James L Berger Ewald Veermann Elmer J Kuch Paul H Long Leona Brummond and others with service times locations and burial plans across Decorah Cedar Rapids Central City Keswick West Union Independence Mason and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Walter J
Chapel of Memories
Don H. Murdoch
First Baptist Church
Cedar Memorial Mausoleum
Friends
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Dolan
Ronald “Sparrow
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Prairieburg
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Murdoch’s
Central City
Voeltz Pleads Guilty In Fort Dodge Case Twist
Cedar Rapids man Voeltz pleads guilty to a conspiracy charge in federal court in Fort Dodge and receives a suspended sentence and four years probation. He testified against co conspirator McClintic who drew a 20 year prison term for fraud tied to a phony Mt Vernon merchandising operation.
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Scott Voeltz
Cedar Rapids
Fort Dodge
Voeltz
Twin Pine Drive
U.S
William Hanson
Glenn McClintic
McManus
Hanson
Mt. Vernon
Woman Loses Arm in Industrial Accident at Harnischfeger
A 28 year old Cedar Rapids woman, Tanna Davis, is reported in satisfactory condition in Mercy hospital ICU after an accident at Harnischfeger Corp. Her right arm was amputated below the elbow and she also suffered a fractured foot and scalp and shoulder injuries. A separate incident at Cryovac Co. injured Herbert Kearns, 62, who had a hand injury and was admitted to Mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Hospital
Harnischfeger Corp
Harnischfeger Drive
Tanna Davis
Park Towne Lane
Davis
Harnischfeger
Herbert Kearns
Higley Avenue
Cryovac Co
Wilson Avenue
Iowa City hears rental bill talk for mobile homes and apartments
A joint senate house subcommittee in Old Capitol hears bills 448 and 525 to grant renter rights for mobile home parks and apartments. Prof. Sheldon Kurtz warns repairs may push rents higher and disputes a cap on security deposits and a limit on rent hikes after landlord repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Senate House
Senate Chamber
Old Capitol
Bob Rush
Cedar Rapids
John Patchett
North Liberty
Patchett
Des Moines
Sheldon Kurtz
University of Iowa College of Law
Prof
Kurtz
Prof. Kurtz
Ex Linn Worker Held In Des Moines Slaying
Des Moines doctor Dr. Alan E. Tyler was shot dead at his Wisden Osteopathic Clinic. Ex Linn county court worker Mary Kathleen Cole, 41, was arrested at the scene and ordered to undergo psychiatric tests. She reportedly handed the other doctor the gun as police recovered a .38 revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Linn County District Court
Alan E. Tyler
Mary Kathleen Cole
Cole
Polk County District Court
A.B. Crouch
Tyler
Wisden Osteopathic Clinic
Taunts at Bus Stop May Have Tained Dying Girl
Seven year old Mellanie Turner died after taunts by white protesters as she and 83 other black children arrived at Stevenson elementary under a voluntary busing plan. Doctors warned stress from jeers could trigger a sickle cell crisis. demonstrations continued with taunts of Hooray for sickle cell.
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Chicago
UPI
Mellaine Turner
Mellaine
Stevenson
Wyler Children’s Hospital
Joe
Helen Turner
Earl Fredrick
Midwest Assn
Marvin
Mellanie
Sickle Cell
Church Lands Sold to Allen Motors in Unity Center Case
A Linn district court order allows Unity Center to sell five parcels at 1015 Second Ave SE and adjacent lots to Allen Motors Co for 260000. Proceeds go to a Unity account. an ongoing injunction bars former leader Elizabeth Edwards from using sale proceeds or church accounts. Assets distribution to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Unity Center
Ailen Motor Co
Canada
Unity
Allen’s
Second Avenue SE
Second Avenue
Merchants National Bank
Elizabeth Edwards
Junior REACT Group Is Formed at Hawkeye REACT
Hawkeye REACT 3038 forms a Junior REACT program to recruit 12 to 17 year olds for channel nine monitoring. Members must commit two hours weekly and will receive complete training and CB radio guidance. For sign ups call 396 3253 396 6181 or 362 8127.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye React
Donald Tomash
Tomash
Crocodile Hatchling Roars to Three Times Egg Size
A newly hatched crocodile weighs three times its egg and shows rapid growth as it emerges. The event highlights reptile development and early life stages in the wild.
Red Faced Over No Show Trip For Four Cedar Rapids Workers
Four heavy equipment operators from Cedar Rapids traveled to Chicago for the International Public Works Congress and Equipment show but found the event closed. Public Improvements Commissioner Richard Phillips said the dates listed implied the equipment demonstrations would occur on Thursday. He plans to cover the trip costs personally, estimating $150 to $200.
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Cedar Rapids
Chicago
International Public Works Congress
McCormack Place
Public Improvements
Richard Phillips
Phillips
Gatewood Arraignment Delayed in Linn Court
Ricky Gatewood is charged with assault with intent to murder for a Sept 8 shooting near 3304 Southland St SW. His arraignment was delayed after unresponsive remarks. Judge Osmundson ordered him returned to Oakdale and to undergo psychiatric evaluation to assess competence and ability to aid in defense.
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Ricky Gatewood
Linn District Court
Southland Street
Robert Osmundson
Gatewood
State Security
Oakdale
Peter Falk Turns 50 Today in Public Spotlight
The celebrated actor Peter Falk marks his 50th birthday today amid fanfare and media attention. Celebrities and industry colleagues send greetings as Falk continues his prolific career in film and television.
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Peter Falk
Kennedy rejects Saccharin Bill and pushes warning label
Kennedy fights for stronger saccharin warnings as the Senate bill stalls. He votes against the bill after a failed attempt to return it to his health subcommittee. The House has approved a version without warnings, while supporters seek a revived measure with a cancer risk label for saccharin products.
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House
Commerce Committee
Senate
House debates raising small business wage exemption and other reforms
Lawmakers consider boosting the minimum wage exemption threshold for small businesses from 250000 to 500000 in a bid to protect workers while easing burdens. Debates cover tips pay, automatic annual increases, teen wage categories, and exemptions for babysitters amusement parks concessioners and berry picking by children.
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Mike Blouin
Iowa
Blouin
J.J. Pickel
Texas
Restaurant Workers Union
John Erlenborn
R-Ill
Paul Simon
D-Ill
Robert Cornell
D-Wis
Europe
Cornell
Ronald Dellums
D-Calif
White House denies on Panama bugging allegations
Press secretary Jody Powell says no information yet on the claim of U S eavesdropping on Panamanian negotiators. CBS reports the intelligence committee is pursuing the matter with CIA Director Turner and Linowitz, citing unconfirmed sources about electronic bugging, blackmail and bribery. No agency named as responsible is specified.
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White House
Jody Powell
CIA
CBS
Stansfield Turner
Bunker
Sol Linowitz
CBS News
Intelligence Committee
U.S
Tain
Game Day Prep Scrambles at 60 000 Capacity Stadium
Campus leaders governors and regents meet at President Boyd's home before The Game. A Welcome ISA banner goes up, a red and gold paint joke hints at colors, and a bed race with Herky and Cy is planned. ABC TV gear arrives as fans stock up on beer for the event.
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Northwestern
Board of Regents
Robert Ray
Boyd
Church Street
Isa
Iowa State
Hawkeye
Iowa River
Herky
Cyclones
Iowa City
Abc-Tv
Lance 1974 bid for Georgia governorship heats up hearings
The article notes Lance pressing his case on credentials from a 25 year banking career not just the 1972 to 75 period. He defended himself in a 10 point refutation of charges of illegalities and financial irregularities while committee members argued over procedure. Sen Javits questioned whether Lance can continue to function under the charges. The piece also recalls the 1893 Cherokee Strip opening drawing 100000 homesteaders.
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Lance
GOP
Jacob Javits
New York
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Toledo
Ralph Castiello
Henderson’s
James L. Berger
West Union
Ewald W. Veermann
Foster’s
Webster City
Marengo
Elmer J. Kuch
Hoover- Valentine’s
Keswick
Paul H. Long
Keswick United Methodist Church
Powell’s
Leona Brummond
Mason-Howe’s
Edward J. McManus
Charles Penningroth
Cedar Rays Solon
Roland Krekeler
Gazette Courthouse
United Press International
31St St
Mt Vernon Rd
John E. Lapes
The
Kennedy
Carter
Howard
Cosel
ABC
Georgia
Lance In Control
Cherokee Strip
Oklahoma
Pierson’s Flowershop & Greenhouses, Inc
Ellis Blvd
N.W
Avenue Floral and Botanicals
16Th Ave
S.W
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