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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1966

Page

2

Weather summary and obituaries from a Iowa Gazette snippet

Weather report shows highs around 70 degrees and lows near 57 with weekend readings in the 66 to 70 range. Sept totals listed at 1.31 inches with normal 3.97 and year-to-date 23.13. Obituary notices list multiple memorials and services across towns including Mechanicsville Clermont Tama and Brooklyn with names such as John Biedenbach Andrew Reinhardt Mabel Simmons and Mable Dayton among others.

Gazette Mechanicsville John Biedenbach St. Mary’s Church Rosary Horner’s St. Bridget’s Church Rossary McAninch McGregor Charles Duerr Thornburg S. Marengo Mabel Simmons St. Patrick’s Church Hoover-Valentine Springville Richard J. Woods Murdoch’s Marion Brooklyn Mabel Dayton Bramer’s

Speeding and traffic violations listed in police division notices

The police division reports numerous offenders with addresses across Cedar Rapids Marion Ely Center Point and more. Offenses include speeding disobeying stop signs failing to yield and no valid Iowa license with fines ranging from 10 to 50 dollars and certain sentences or suspensions. One case notes reckless driving with 100 dollar fine and suspension and another for fighting with a 30 day suspended sentence.

Walter D. Bunker Fifth Avenue William G. Mease Third Street Marian J. Alexander Waconia Avenue Jerry F. Satinsky Thirty-second Street Larry D. Sherrill Thirty-sixth Street Richard Arnold Cedar Rapids Lawrence D. Dodge Clifton Street Jonathan W. Borne Lincoln Heights Drive Donald B. Tescher Jack Baumgarter Marion Thomas D. Fleming Carter Street Donna D. Pound Seventeenth Avenue Paul Werndt London David A. Williams Center Point Gary L. Sweet Central City Billy D. Wood Reva R. McCrary Twenty-fifth Street Joyce McMillin Moore Merlyn Mcllrath Thirty Third Street Walter Henry Vernal Street Raymond L. Snyder Kesler Willis Gordon First Avenue Keith Kress Allen L. Brown Wyoming Raymond E. Sullivan Center Street Joyce Kuehl Valley View Drive Thomas W. Greenwalt Arnold Grissom Arthur D. Pennington Sharon L. Erickson Ely Jack Dunkin James Drive Donald L. Frost Twenty Second Street Amanda M. Beer C Avenue NW Michael D. Fountain Waveland Drive Iowa Helen L. Hasson First Street Thomas L. Andrews Second Street James H. Litts Avenue NE Douglas C. White Robert L. Polton R Avenue NW

Accident robs Decorah youth of life in Corcoran weapon incident

A Corcoran teenager showed a 16 gauge shotgun to three youths when it discharged. Most of the blast struck Graf on the arm as officials deemed the shooting accidental. The elder Corcorans were at a football game in Decorah when the tragedy occurred.

Corcoran Graf Corcorans Decorah

Youth Charged with Taking Night Stick

Jim D. Murphy age 18 of 1724 Bever avenue SE arrested on larceny charge after allegedly taking a police night stick from a squad car. He took the item during a 5 a.m. traffic accident investigation in an alley between 1300 blocks of C and D avenues NE and was stopped at the scene. Murphy posted a $110 bond and was released.

Jim D. Murphy Bever Avenue Murphy C and D Avenues NE

Eight Cars Prowl At Prairie Station Power Site

Eight cars were entered Friday at Prairie Creek Power station with Ivan D. Dannatt of Boone hit hardest. A window was broken and a rear view mirror sawed off. A shaving kit an attache kit a clock and clothes were taken. Other cars had minor items removed as police noted. Dannatt and others work for Construction Associates Co. on the project.

Prairie Creek Ivan D. Dannatt Boone Dannatt Construction Associates Co

Bogalusa Groups Targeted in Grand Jury Probe

City Attorney Robert Rester urged a Bogalusa grand jury investigation into the aims of two groups the all-Negro Bogalusa Voters League and the Deacons for Defense. The move spotlights local racial politics and community action amid tensions in Bogalusa Louisiana.

Bogalusa, la Robert Rester Bogalusa Voters League

Bavarian Officials Move To Stop Mein Kampf Reprint

West German authorities weigh action to halt Danish publisher Joergen Paludan from selling 5000 copies of Mein Kampf as Bavarian authorities refuse to authorize new editions. Hadersdorfer says every effort will be made to halt sales after Bonn confirms rights issues.

Munich Adolf Hitler Franz Hadersdorfer State Finance Ministry Bonn Joergen Paludan Hadersdorfer Paludan Fuehrer Nazi Germany

Three Cedar Rapids Boys Arrested in Troy Mills Stolen Car

Three 15 year old Cedar Rapids youths were arrested in Troy Mills Friday night by Linn County deputies after they were found driving a stolen car taken from Third Avenue and Fifth Street SW. The vehicle was registered to Vivian Moessner of Amana. Deputies turned the trio over to juvenile detectives for questioning.

Cedar Rapids Troy Mills Linn County Sheriff's Third Avenue Fifth Street Vivian Moessner Amana Juvenile Bureau

Three-Year-Old Injured in Fall From Rolling Car

Cedar Rapids child Reni Tanner, three, was injured when she moved a parked car out of gear and fell from the vehicle. Taken to St Luke's hospital with a broken leg, she was held overnight and released Saturday morning after the accident at the Tanner home on Holly Avenue Northwest.

Cedar Rapids St. Luke’s Hospital Reni Tanner Edward Tanner Holly Avenue Tanner Reni Timothy Mumm Floyd Mumm A Avenue Marion Bever Avenue St. Luke's Hospital

Transparent dragon fighting fish hoax draws Devon crowds

Brian Miller ran a Tiverton shop display showing a bowl of water labeled Transparent Chinese dragon fighting fish. Curious locals gathered, many asking for prices and how to buy. Miller admitted there were no fish and regretted deceiving customers, promising never to repeat the stunt.

Eddy Gilmore London Brian Miller Miller Tiverton Devonshire

Suez Canal Peril from Soviet Arms Rise

Kenya’s Vice-president Joseph Murumbi warned at a Commonwealth meeting that a Soviet arms buildup in northeast Africa risks Soviet dominance of the Suez Canal and the region. He said Somalia, with 20,000 troops and Russian Mig jets, is expanding air bases near Kenya.

London Kenya Joseph Murumbi Africa Suez Canal Somalia Desert Republic Murumbi Horn of Africa Aden Straits Arabian Gulf Jomo Kenyatta Ethiopia

Miller's Pond Area Warns of Vicious Escaped Steer

Residents near Miller's Pond and Seminole Valley park are warned to avoid a wounded Black Angus steer that escaped from a Cedar Rapids farm after being shot by its owner. The animal, struck in the head, broke through a fence and vanished into timber. deputies in Linn County have been alerted.

Miller’s Pond Seminole Valley Park Wilbert Feickert Route Three Cedar Rapids Linn County Sheriff's Deputies

Channel 9 Saturday Double Feature Starts 9 30

Every Saturday night Channel 9 schedules a double feature starting at 9 30. The program blocks two films back to back for local viewers.

Channel 9

Father of young pickets fired headline misleads

In Birmingham Michigan AP report, Stephen Pickett, 17, reads a page three headline about the supposed firing of a father named Pickett. The real story concerns William Pickett's promotion at American Motors Corp., while Leo Walls’ children are protesting their father’s dismissal at Chrysler.

Birmingham Mich William Pickett Stephen Steve William Picket Automotive Automotive International American Motors Corp Leo Walls Chrysler Corp

Iowan Killed in Route 30 Crash Near Low Moor Corners

Duane R. Farrell 46 of Preston died in a two car collision nine miles west of Clinton at the Route 30 291 intersection known as Low Moor Corners. Albert Barnes 47 of Coralville was in fair condition in Mercy hospital Iowa City with arm abrasions. Louis Mauer 34 of Wellman was in critical condition with a head injury at University hospitals Iowa City.

Clinton Duane R. Farrell Preston Here Iowa Highway Patrol Farrell Albert Barnes Coralville Low Moor Corners Barnes Mercy Hospital Iowa City Louis Mauer Wellman University Hospitals

Four Job Corpsmen Die in Collision in Tennessee

In Tazewell, Tennessee, a bus carrying four Job Corpsmen collided with a trailer truck on Saturday. Four corpsmen were killed and 16 injured as the bus returned from a trip to Knoxville to visit a fair.

Tazewell, Tenn Job Job Corps Center Knoxville

African summit set for Addis Ababa on Nov 5

Cairo reports the fourth African summit conference will convene in Addis Ababa on November 5. The event gathers regional leaders to discuss continental issues and cooperation.

Cairo Addis Ababa

Dryden ordered to install signal at J Street tracks

Cedar Rapids resident Jay Norman Dryden owner of Dryden TV service died in Cedar Rapids as the seventh traffic fatality this year. The Iowa Commerce Commission will hear a request to place a crossing gate at J street SW tracks. Memorial services will be held at Turner chapel with details pending.

Jay N. Dryden J Street North Western Crossing North Western Iowa Commerce Commission Dryden Cedar Rapids Jay Norman Dryden Dryden TV Redstone Mont Virginia Villa Oelwein Addiiion Michael J Susan Delno Dryden Dallas Ore Ora Eller Spokane Velva Cosler Medford Wash Jean Schrock Albany Arvid Don Mica Glenn Seilo Larry Dryden Eagles Club VFW Hanford Post American Legion Turner Chapel

Car Tractor Crash Kills Swisher Man

Richard Kaplan, 60, of Swisher died in a mid day car tractor crash on highway 218 a half mile north of the Iowa river bridge. Earl Meskimen, 47, Cedar Rapids, was not injured though his car collided with Kaplan’s tractor which toppled and pinned Kaplan. Mrs. Meskimen received hospital treatment and was released. Services for Kaplan are being arranged at Brosh funeral home in Cedar Rapids.

Iowa City Richard Kaplan Route 1 Swisher Iowa River Bridge Kaplan Earl Meskimen Eighteenth Street Cedar Rapids Meskimen Brosh Funeral Home

Fulbright backs unilateral U.S. Vietnam troop cut

United Nations AP report says Senator Fulbright, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Friday endorsed a unilateral reduction of American military involvement in Vietnam.

United Nations Fulbright U. S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee U.S Vietnam

Bus Conductor Demands Fare For Mouse on Ride

In Wakefield England a bus conductor charged seven pence for Judith Sharp's pet mouse George during a six mile trip to Woolley. Judith grandfather Donald Barker paid eight pence for two humans and the conductor warned he would remove the mouse if not paid. Company officials said they will refund George’s fare after reviewing the regulation.

Wakefield England West Riding Automobile Co Judith Sharp George Judith Donald Barker Woolley Yorkshire

Deaths Frank Suchy 94 longtime Cedar Rapids merchant

Frank Suchy, 94, of 945 Rockford Road SW, died Friday after a long illness. Born October 12, 1872 in Czechoslovakia, he lived in Cedar Rapids for over 70 years and ran a jewelry store on Third Street SE. Survived by a son Joseph Suchy in Glendale, California and daughter Mrs. Frank Stanek of Cedar Rapids, plus three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Graveside services Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Czech National Cemetery. calling hours start Sunday after 1 p.m. at Janeba-Kuba Funeral Home.

Frank Suchy Rockford Road Czechoslovakia Cedar Rapids Third Street Rad Prokop Velky No CSA ZCBJ Joseph Suchy Glendale Calif Frank Stanek Czech National Cemetery Jerry Drahovzal Janeba-Kuba

Denver Trucking Firm Employee Harold Fish Dies

Harold Fish 53 of Denver Colorado formerly Cedar Rapids Iowa died Friday after 29 years in Cedar Rapids and 11 years since transfer by his trucking firm Born in Shellsburg Iowa he is survived by his wife Agnes Musel Tama two sons Ronnie and Jimmy two daughters Mrs Don Welch and Mrs Woodrow Vaughn and two grandchildren Services are Tuesday at 9 30 a m in St Patrick s church Tama with the body at Mason s funeral home Tama

Harold Fish Denver Colo Cedar Rapids Shellsburg Fish Agnes Musel Tama Ronnie Jimmy Don Welch Woodrow Vaughn St. Patrick’s Church Mason’s Funeral Home

Grace Fernow Dies at Daughter’s Maryland Home

Grace Fernow formerly of Cedar Rapids and Marion died Friday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Byron Barnes in Silver Spring Maryland.

Grace Fernow Cedar Rapids Marion Byron Barnes Silver Spring

Davis L B Jack 1904 death in Cedar Rapids long illness

L B Jack Davis 2409 D avenue NE Cedar Rapids longtime Terry Durin Company employee died Friday after a long illness. Born September 15 1904 in O'Brien county he married Leone Schaefer December 10 1926. Surviving are wife daughter Jacquelyn and sister Mrs A J Dice of Marion. Funeral at Turner chapel 1:30 p.m. Monday burial Linwood. Friends may call.

L. B Jack” Davis D Avenue Terry-Durin Company Cedar Rapids O’brien Salem E.U.B. Church Turner Chapel Linwood

Death of Cedar Rapids Widow Emma DeBlaere

Emma DeBlaere widow of Edmund DeBlaere of Cedar Rapids died Saturday after a brief illness. Born March 29, 1871 in Belgium, she leaves three daughters Edna Shaw Madeline Maes Elizabeth DeFeet and Mary De Blaere, nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was a St Matthew's church member. Memorial services will be held at St Matthew's church at 9 a.m. Monday led by Rev L V McDonough. Burial is in St John's Cemetery Independence. Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in Turner chapel with Father McDonough. friends may call.

Emma DeBlaere Thirty Eighth Street Edmund DeBlaere Cedar Rapids Belgium Edna Shaw Madeline Maes Profitstown Ill Elizabeth Defeet Glendale Calif Mary DeBlaere Hazleton DeBlaere St. Matthew's Church

Death of George H. Hoffman Former Amana employee

George H. Hoffman died Friday after a long illness. Born April 16, 1893 in Mt. Vernon, he lived in Cedar Rapids fifty years. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Dorothy Corder and Merla Ruth, two sons Earl and Howard, ten grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and sister Elsie Mack. He was a member of the Interdenominational church. Burial in Mt. Vernon. Public visitation at the chapel before the 12 p.m. Monday service led by Rev. A. J. Stokes.

George H. Hoffman George Henry Hoffman First Street Amana Wilson and Co Mt. Vernon Cedar Rapids Dorothy Corder South Bend Ind Merla Ruth Hoffman Earl Hoffman Howard Hoffman Elsie Mack Hoffman Interdenominational Church Turner Chapel A. J. Stokes

City Briefs Summary of Pedestrian and Property Incidents

Local briefs report a driver fined for a noisy muffler and a separate driver fined for lacking a valid Iowa license. A stolen check, a stolen boat, a burglarized church flag, and injuries from a car strike are noted. Also listed are new advertising venues and local business openings and details from the area.

Youth Faces 2 Charges After Striking Garages

Gaberial C. LaFramboise 19 faced reckless driving and drunkenness charges after his car struck two garages and a parked car on Cedar Rapids northeast side. Police said the 4:45 a.m. incident in an alley between 1300 blocks of C and D avenues NE caused about 1000 dollars in garage damage and minor damage to the parked car. He was held in the city jail in lieu of a 220 dollar bond.

Gaberial C. LaFramboise Cedar Rapids D Avenues LaFromboise C Avenue C Avenue NE Stella B. Quamme LaFramboise

Congo Curfew Imposed on Lumbumbashi Capital

AP reports a midnight to 5 am curfew ordered Friday in Lumbumbashi city, capital of Congo South Kantanga province, as authorities enforce restrictions after unrest.

Congo Kinshasa Lumbumbashi Kantanga

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Daily Record C.R Linn County Medical Society Riday Cee Jackson, Mich Richard Colony Mr. Colony Paul Eighth Avenue Bellevue, Wash Marvin Walter Walter A. C. Jadrni Thirty-fifth Street Des Moines Robert A. Frederick Frederick J. A. Frederick Lamplight Lane B Avenue NE N Street Old Hickory Highway 30 Peter G. Keller Madison Church of Christ Bramer’s. Brooklyn Helen Creps Hartwick Congregational Church Larry J. Martin Twenty-first Street Donald P. Lee Sherman Street Michael W. Quinn Eastland Drive Albert W. Truesdell Sixteenth Avenue Harold J. McGowan McGowan Road Charles R. Schomberg Twenty-third Street Prairie Station France Spain Mexico Greece Lebanon By Colin Frost Miguets Organization of African Unity Miller's Pond Area U.S. Viet L. B. Davis Howard McLaughlin Brown Derby Adv Edward Simon Avenue NW Johnny 1St Ave Roy Hart Thomas T. van Etten John T. van Etten Teresa Drive Jones Park Dr. Clark William J. Barnes Seventeenth Avenue SW Cedar River Sixteenth Avenue Bridge Ruby Jim Market Inn Hope Lutheran Church Bowling Street Cedar Memorial John E. Lapes Third Ave
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