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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1975

Page

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Weekend Forecast With Warm Skies Across Regions

Extended forecast shows no rain from Saturday to Monday. Highs reach mid 60s to low 70s, with Saturday lows in the mid 40s to low 50s and Sunday and Monday mostly in the 40s. Sunrise at 6 50, sunset times noted. Age Today records a high of 77 and a low of 55 with no precipitation.

Anchorage Bismarck Atlanta Los Angeles Miami Chicago Minneapolis New York New Orleans Cincinnati Phoenix Cleveland Houston Floo Des Moines Cloudy Detroit Indianapolis Kansas City Treeee Sioux Falls

Daily Record Births and Miscellany Summary

Birth notices list births at Mercy and St. Luke's on Sept 17 and 18 with varied names and addresses. A compilation of marriage licenses, vehicle issues, and multiple traffic citations follows, including fines for speeding, helmet, noncompliance, and driving on the wrong side, plus a resuscitator call and a few minor infractions.

Hiawatha Councilman Pursues Mayoral Run Against Incumbent

Hiawatha councilman Gene Van der Linden filed nominating papers to run for mayor, challenging incumbent Dale Guthridge in the November election. Five petitioners seek three council seats, with Jerome Seifried not seeking reelection and Theis the first to file. Candidates have until Sept. 25, with a runoff possible if no majority is reached. Polls open 7 AM to 9 PM on November 4.

Fifth Avenue Patricia Meeker Tenth Avenue Charles Graybill Rainbow Boulevard Thomas Theis Jerome Seifried Theis Hiawatha

CURE forms four Iowa chapter groups in Cedar Rapids Waterloo Davenport Dubuque

Citizens United for Responsible Energy announces the formal organization of four state chapters in Cedar Rapids Waterloo Davenport and Dubuque. State chair Jane Magers notes CURE was formed in 1973 to influence energy policy and that over 4000 signatures support its goals including halting new nuclear plants. A conference at Iowa State University October 10 12 will discuss energy options with ecologist Barry Commoner as keynote.

Citizens United For Responsible Energy CURE Cedar Rapids Waterloo Davenport Dubuque Jane Magers Pat Korzendorfer Gretchen Drive Magers Iowa State University

Cedar Rapids Obituaries Highlights Local Figures

Agnes Nesetril Kofron 85 formerly of 280 Twenty eighth avenue SW widow of Louis Kofron died Wednesday at an Amana nursing home after a long illness. Born July 9 1890 near Western she moved to Cedar Rapids in 1939 and later entered Colonial Manor Amana. Services 1:30 p.m. Saturday Turner chapel east officiated by Dr. L A Clemens. Burial Czech National. Christopher Virgil Lee Mahan five month old son of Ernest and Roberta Mahan died Thursday after a sudden illness born April 19 1975 in Cedar Rapids. Surviving parents two brothers a sister and grandparents. Services 1:30 p.m. Monday Turner chapel east. Loyd J DeLang Turner chapel west 1:30 p.m. Friday burial Fairfax cemetery. Arthur Tama Earl Anderson 71 and Oscar A Brubaker 71 noted with funeral times. William E Holden 57 Campbell's. Merle Dettbarn 54 at United Methodist church Saturday. Leyton E McCormick 55 Sacred Heart Catholic church Saturday. Pearl Rogers 78 Turner West memorial fund noted. Algy Bert Long 58 burial Urbana cemetery. Hannah M Hovey 83 former Cedar Rapids resident died in Richardson Texas. Services 3 p.m. Saturday Turner chapel east. Burial Cedar Memorial. Memorial suggestions to St Mark's Lutheran Church.

Agnes Nesetril Kofron Twenty Eighth Avenue Louis Kofron Amana Western George Nefetril Cedar Rapids Colonial Manor Home Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Richard L. Kofron Homestead Libby Marshall Bess Lenoch Turner Chapel East L.A. Clemens Amana Church Czech National Turner East Christopher Virgil Lee Mahan Earnest Roberta Mahan Eighteenth Avenue William J Earnest J Sherry A Virgil Benson Lynnville Iowa Daisy Beason Mayme Kile Columbia Tama — Earl Anderson Harrison's Reinbeck Cemetery Oscar A. Brubaker Powell’s. Vinton William E. Holden Campbell's Hopkinton Merle Anna) Dettbarn United Methodist Church Goettsch’s Center Point Leyton E. McCormick Sacred Heart Catholic Church Walker Calvary Cemetery van Horne Murdoch Hannah M. Hovey Elmer R. Hovey Richardson Texas Story City Mr. Hovey Fort Dodge St. Luke’s Lutheran Church St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Harold O. Olson Emerson Dallas Richard Jess Oleson J.S. Skien Grants Pass Ore David F. Larson Cedar Memorial

Six Arrested Charged with Theft of Beer

Six men identified as Quaker employees were arrested and charged with grand larceny for the September 5 theft of 47 cases of beer valued at 213 from a railroad boxcar near Quaker Oats Co. Names and addresses of the suspects are listed. one suspect remained in county jail on 5000 bond while the others posted.

Quaker Oats Co Mark Henry DeSotel Marion Larry Thomas Cavanaugh A Avenue Robert Lee Hamilton E Avenue NW Daniel Len Stolba Twenty-eighth Avenue Steven Leroy Jensen Sixth Street Lloyd Allen Reid Walker Reid

Insurance speakers at Cedar Rapids life underwriters meeting

Two local life insurance agents from Kansas City Life will speak at the Cedar Rapids Assn of Life Underwriters meeting at 10 30 a m Friday in the Roosevelt Roy ale hotel. Don Rupp and Larry Suggs will discuss forming a partnership. David Tigges of Equitable of Iowa and James Gore of Bankers Life will also speak.

Cedar Rapids Assn. of Life Roosevelt Royale Hotel Don Rupp Larry Suggs Kansas City Life Insurance Co David Tigges Iowa City Equitable of Iowa James Gore Bankers’ Life Des Moines

Raymond Brown Seeks Cedar Rapids Parks Job

Raymond G. Brown, age 45, of 1402 Thirty-second Street NE, filed nominating petitions Wednesday for Cedar Rapids city commissioner of parks and public property. He calls for an improved parks system backed by 13 years in park management and a prudent economic plan. Brown, retired and with family ties, cites study at Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and 13 years as Cedar Rapids parks department manager.

Raymond G. Brown Thirty-second Street Cedar Rapids Brown Iowa Nebraska Minnesota

Truman Names Patterson to Succeed Stimson as War Secretary

Thirty years ago President Truman announced the appointment of Robert P. Patterson as Under Secretary of War to replace retiring Henry L. Stimson. Patterson’s move placed him in line to oversee wartime military affairs as the defense department underwent leadership changes.

Truman Robert P. Patterson Secretary Henry L. Stimson

Tax case sentences extended and cooperation pledged

In Cedar Rapids federal court Judge Edward J. McManus heard Robert Walsh Jr. of Benton Wisconsin request leniency after a five count tax fraud conviction. Walsh accepted fault for excessive withholding and agreed to cooperate with investigators. The judge cut his 30 month term to the time served, citing Walsh sincerity and noting no deals for testimony. Walsh plans to dismiss the appeal while climate around the broader probe remains cautious.

Cedar Rapids U.S Edward J. McManus Robert Walsh, Jr Benton Wis Walsh McManus Hultman Eighth Circuit

Twin Pines Bus Issue Probed by Grant Wood Agency

Two miles or less could trigger broader authority as the Grant Wood agency weighs whether it can order busing for safety reasons beyond distance. Wiedersberg notes the ruling could affect more than Twin Pines if approved. Children in Twin Pines have ridden buses since school opened this fall while the appeal decision awaits.

Twin Pines Grant Wood Agency Wiedersberg

Iowa lawmakers weigh current tax shifts and property values

State officials discuss how sales tax changes and revised valuations could shift income tax and credit programs. Representatives Van Gilst and Kinley note fairness concerns for agricultural and residential property, with hearings resuming next week to explore valuation methods and possible property tax relief options.

van Gilst Kinley Iowa Bair

A B Long Dies Services Are Saturday Walford

A B Long 58 of Walford died Wednesday after a long illness. Born October 2, 1916 in La Porte City, he lived in the Cedar Rapids area before moving to Walford 15 years ago. He ran a trucking business, belonged to Teamsters Local 238, and married Dolores Berger October 9, 1960 in Wisconsin. Surviving are eight daughters, four sons, two stepchildren, a sister, three brothers, and 14 grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday at noon in west Cedar Rapids, with burial in Urbana cemetery.

Walford Algy Bert Long la Porte City Cedar Rapids Teamsters Union Dolores Berger Wisconsin Janice Meyers Vinton Janet Shipley Columbia Betty Sterling Ottumwa Alice Fitzpatrick Sharon Long Linda Matheson Debbie Aswegen Des Moines Eileen Long San Francisco Charles A Thomas C Fort Campbell Roy Michael Joey) Fink Deloit Patty Kathy Berger Mike Berger Lara Bean Buster Shellsburg Clayto Prairie

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