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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1963
Page
3
Weather details for many cities with temperatures and precip hints, plus a standard forecast through Thursday. Civil and police notices cover traffic fines, court actions, and a long list of obituaries and funeral services across Iowa communities, naming towns and individuals.
Community leaders urge federal protection after the Birmingham bombing as merchants report business declines and law and order concerns. Civil rights figures press Kennedy for federal marshals while segregationists and leaders in New York condemn the violence and call for action.
Sen. Bourke Hickenlooper accuses NBC of distortion over a documentary about the American Negro movement. He cites a Cedar Rapids mayor letter about Dr. Wendell Cotton who said he faced motel refusal in 1947 near Cedar Rapids, arguing the incident was not recent.
Howard L. Morton of Linn County Democratic Central Committee accuses Rep. James Bromwell of denying Cedar Rapids racial discrimination. Morton says he can supply witnesses about discrimination in the 1960s and warns misinformation could jeopardize the civil rights bill.
Fred A. Rothweiler 65 of 512 Thirty-fifth Street NE retired machinist for Iowa Manufacturing Co died after long illness. Born October 10, 1897 in Iowa City he leaves wife Emma three Cedar Rapids stepdaughters his mother Louise Pankow of Rock Island IL a sister and a brother. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Harmony Machinist Union. Services Thursday 1:30 pm Beatty Bearle Funeral Home with Rev. Allen S. Van Cleve at Central Park Presbyterian Church. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call after 7 pm Tuesday.
Former Dows area farmer Mr. Domres who moved to Cedar Rapids is survived by his wife a son Clarence Leonard Domres and daughter Elsa Mae Leto both of Cedar Rapids two grandchildren a brother Arthur Domres of Largo Florida and two sisters Edna Erickson of Delavan Wisconsin and Geneva Pember of Chicago Edward preceded him in death He was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran church Services at Turner chapel Friday and Vernon Lutheran Church Dows with burial in Vernon Township Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
Nora A. Clymer 69 of 632 Twenty-second Street SW Cedar Rapids died Monday at Iowa City. Born February 14 1894 in Fort Atkinson she moved to Cedar Rapids at age nine. Survived by sister Mrs Harry Werner Winthrop Services 2 p.m. Wednesday Murdoch chapel Walker Burial Walker Cemetery Friends may call at Murdoch chapel.
Memorial services set for Kazimour Lumir J Wednesday at Immaculate Conception church with burial at St. John's. Rosary Tuesday at Teahen chapel. Wieneke Mrs William J service Wednesday at St. Jude's church with burial at St. Joseph's Cemetery Stark Settlement. parish rosary Tuesday at Brady mortuary. Caldwell Sherwin J funeral Wednesday at Beatty-Bearle with burial Campbell Cemetery Mt Vernon road. Rowen Mrs Frank service Wednesday at Turner chapel with burial Cedar Memorial.
Quintslong and family receive offers from landlords, chambers of commerce, and volunteers including a four year college scholarship for James Andrew at St Josephs, scholarships for five at Northern State College, scholarships for four girls to two schools, housing options, free labor, moving help, milk supply, teddy bears, cash gifts, a fur coat, beauty treatment, and a birthstone ring for ten children. A sheriff's badge and $100 are also given by the Hartford County Sheriff's Assn noting Fischer's status as a real man.
Brad Donald Miller aged three died Tuesday after a brief illness. Born in Cedar Rapids on March 17, 1960, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Miller of Swisher, former Cedar Rapids residents. Survived by siblings Janelle Marie and Adam Paul, his parents, grandparents Frances Miller and Edward Vlasek, and great grandparents. Services Thursday at 8:45 a.m. in Kuba funeral home and a mass of the angels at St. Wenceslaus Church at 9 conducted by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Anthony W. Chihak and the Cadets of St. George. Burial in St. John's. Rosary by Msgr. Chihak at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Clarence Domres died Tuesday after premiering The Greatest Show on Earth in color on Channel 9. He was born August 19, 1905, in Oconto Falls Wisconsin, married Elsa Beisner on June 18, 1930, at Dows, and served three years as an employe of the Linn County Conservation Commission.
Des Moines AP report says Senator Rourke B. Hickenlooper denies accusing former Rep. Merwin Coad of payroll misdeeds. Coad had claimed Hickenlooper funded Coad’s 1958 opponent Robert Waggoner, who says he worked on Iowa problems for Hickenlooper and left before running.
Juvenile authorities arrested four Cedar Rapids boys aged 13 to 16 for breaking a window at the First Church of the Nazarene on E Street SW during Sunday services. They admitted throwing rocks and three also confessed to seven prior attempted breakins. The youths were turned over to their parents as juvenile court action is pending.
Johnson County supervisors and Amish representatives reached a friendly agreement on road damage from horse shoes and farm equipment. Board Chairman Emil Novy said Toby Miller, spokesman, confirmed the group will use flat horseshoes on horses pulling Amish buggies to protect blacktop roads.
The Oelwein city council halted work on southeast storm sewers after Monday objections from residents and stakeholders. Members cited concerns and deferred action to a later date.
The Monona Jaycees publish a foliage trail map of Northeast Iowa roads to view fall colors in Allamakee and Clayton counties. The guide follows the Yellow River and will be sold at a Monona stand on two Sundays when leaves peak, with dates likely late September or early October.
The article covers a speech by Nelson Rockefeller criticizing Democratic leadership and urging Republican unity. It notes his view that Eisenhower was a strong conservative and his push for party debate. It also mentions the new Cedar Rapids State Tax Office and Rockefeller’s nomination reflections.
Odell Berthce Dixon, 37, charged with false uttering of a no account check for $22.40 drawn on First National Bank of Centerville. bond set, attorney appointed, plea deadline Sept 20. Rowland Zerba, 18, charged with breaking and entering Cen ter Point Road NW Elin Cities Service station. arrest Aug 30. items taken. Nelson Anderson Jr., 26, received six month suspended jail for desertion of minor children. Victor Marti, 50, pled guilty to reckless driving, fined $100 and costs. original drunk driving charge dropped on county attorney’s recommen dation.
The office is in the north east corner of the courthouse basement with Jerry Speed as income tax field man and Lora Bordwell as secretary. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with telephone 365 2808. Businesses should apply for sales tax permits at this office rather than Des Moines.
Gary Alan Bragg 18 of Packwood escaped injury when the gravel truck he was driving rolled over two miles south of Keswick. He said he lost control after hitting a soft spot. The truck, owned by his father Raymond Bragg, had been purchased Saturday.
A class B beer permit and class A liquor license application were discussed with approval contingent on inspectors recommendations. Present were Supervisors Dudley Henderson and Floyd Emmons. Anthony R. Scolaro was away at a road meeting.
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. sues Jack R Holt Joyce K Holt Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co and Linn county for 10363.81 claimed as balance due on a promissory note dated November 29 1961. Dismissals include Marlys La Tour vs Jackie Jim LaTour divorce and Saraina Viner vs Gilbert Viner divorce.
A council informal meeting discussed hiring a contractor to finish bricklaying at the Senior Citizens Center in Greene Square. Bricklayers Union Local 1 says busy schedules prevent donated labor, with completion costs estimated at 4 000 to 5 000 dollars. Parks commissioner Donald K. Gardner notes local Building Trades Union members agreed to donate labor for the project.
A Western Iowa group asked the Iowa liquor control commission for a 10 percent discount on liquor-by-the-drink supplies from state stores. Led by Tom Frey of Neola, the delegation said high insurance and taxes leave the state as the only profit maker. The commission said the matter is under consideration as tavern owners cite cheaper wholesaler prices in neighboring states.
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