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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1971

Page

3

Weekend Rain Likely With Cooler Midweek Forecast

The Daily Record reports likely rain in the east on Wednesday with cooler conditions through Thursday. Highs settle in the 50s to low 60s, warming to 60s and low 70s by Friday, with overnight lows in the 30s to low 40s Wednesday and Thursday and mostly 40s Friday.

Cedar Rapids Parks Post Candidate Returns Papers

Raymond G Brown 41 of 3130 Bayberry Dr SW filed nomination papers Monday for Cedar Rapids parks commissioner becoming the second candidate for the post. A 12 year parks dept veteran he previously served as construction foreman and west side and plaza parks superintendent from 1958 to 1970. He resigned in 1970 and now runs a motel and restaurant in Ottumwa. Brown is a Cedar Rapids native and Wilson high school graduate class of 1948. He previously worked for Messer Brothers Tree Surgery Fruehaus Trailer and was self employed in construction. He is married with two children and says he resigned to place his personal affairs in order and is ready to return as commissioner.

Raymond G. Brown Bayberry Drive Cedar Rapids Brown Parks Department Westlside and Plaza Ottumwa Wilson High School Messer Brothers Tree Surgery Fruehaus Trailer

Obituary: W. J. Barron Dies at 73 in Cedar Rapids

Civic leader and founder of Barron Motor Supply William J. Barron, 73, died after a brief illness. He built the Cedar Rapids business in 1930 and held multiple director and chairman roles. Survived by wife Ruth, children, and grandchildren, services set at Turner chapel east. Memorials to Heart Fund suggested.

William J. Barron Barron Motor Supply Cedar Rapids First Avenue Mr. Barron

Widow Virginia S Domer 90 Dies After Long Illness

Virginia S Domer 90 of 369 Eighteenth street SE widow of Robert Domer died Sunday after a long illness. A Cedar Rapids resident since 1934 she was a Patsy Hat Shop saleswoman and a member of First Congregational church. Born February 23 1881 in Phelps City Missouri she is survived by two sisters Grace Eyman and Mrs Andrew Snyder two brothers James and Wheeler Stevens a daughter Mrs John Fields and a son Arthur Domer. Services at Turner Chapel East 1:30 PM Tuesday with Rev J Richard Wagner burial Stanwood Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner East until 1:15 PM Tuesday. Casket will not be open after service.

That Business Standard Battery and Electric Co Waterloo Linn County Selective Service Board Chamber of Commerce Welfare Bureau Peoples Bank and Trust Co National Standard Parts Assn Automotive Service Industries Assn Research Club of Distributors Institute Barron Westminster Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids Rotary Club Pickwick I. J. Barron Iowa City Charles Barron St. Paul A. E. Rogers Eau Claire Wis Turner Chapel East John P. Woods Cedar Memorial Heart Fund James Louis Smith Indiandale Road Cedar Rapids Penick & Ford Jean Joann Rush San Antonio Texas Mt. Hermon Lodge Douglas Shelley Sarah G. Smith Rockford Ill Isabelle Mellus Miami Ariz Robert B. Smith LaGrange Park Ben W. Smith Andrew G. Smith Virginia S. Domer Eighteenth Street Robert Domer Patsy Hat Shop First Congregational Church Phelps City Grace Eyman Andrew Snyder Sebring Fla James Stevens Wheeler Stevens Rockport John Fields Naperville Arthur Domer Stanwood J. Richard Wagner Stanwood Cemetery Turner East

Mrs. Katheryn Wardle Greene dies in California

Mrs. Katheryn Wardle Greene 85 widow of Robert W. Greene and former Cedar Rapids visual education director died Saturday in Santa Monica California. Born October 29 1896 in Cedar Rapids she was a longtime Cedar Rapids Schools staff member and a church and PEO member. Surviving daughters are Mrs. Alan Felthous of Santa Monica and Mrs. Robert Worcester of Englewood Colorado plus seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Cremation was in California with graveside services planned at Oak Hill Cemetery later. Turned chapel east handled local arrangements.

Katheryn Wardle Greene Robert W. Greene Cedar Lee Santa Monica Calif Cedar Rapids Greene First United Methodist Church Chapter FO PEO Alan Felthous Robert Worcester Englewood

Frost Hits Iowa in First Cold Spell of Season

The frost touched Iowa Sunday night in a 20 to 40 mile arc from Spencer to Ames to Waterloo. Waterloo posted 31 degrees tying the Sept 20 record, while Ames and Spencer logged 33 and 34 degrees. Eastern Iowa stayed warmer due to dense fog with cloudiness rising Monday night and a chance of rain in the northwest. Lows Monday night near 40s with highs Tuesday mostly in the 60s.

Weather Bureau Spencer Ames Waterloo Iowa

Civil rights Leader Hosea Williams Tours China With Wife

The Rev. Hosea Williams, a prominent black American civil rights figure, and his wife embark a three week tour of Communist China visiting major cities and institutions.

Hong Kong Hosea Williams Communist China

Cambodia faces oil shortages after refinery damage

Cambodia relies on fuel oil for Phnom Penh power and diesel for trucks. Recent attacks damaged the Kompong Som refinery, shuttering it for the war’s duration. A major drive had reopened Highway 4 to the port, but earlier shelling and ammunition dumps near Saigon and Quang Tri sparked further supply fears.

Phnom Penh Cambodia Kompong Som U. S South Vietnam Saigon Quang Tri City Quang Tri

Urban Renewal Board Votes To Meet Weekly

The Cedar Rapids urban renewal board debated correcting procedures and agreed to weekly meetings at 3 p.m. starting Monday. Ernest Merriweather urged regular sessions and a three member majority, with consideration of increasing board size for smoother action.

Urban Renewal Board Cedar Rapids Ernest Merriweather Merriweather

Attica Violence Probed As Death Toll Mounts

Officials report 10 prison staff and 30 inmates died in the Sept 9- takeover violence at Attica. The New York Times cites Dr Michael Baden confirming autopsy findings and notes nine staff and 27 inmates died during the storming by troopers guards andNational Guardsmen. One hostage died of head injuries.

Moran New York Times Michael Baden New York City Edland The Baden

Why take our word that want ads work

Readers are invited to test the effectiveness of want ads by placing one and calling 369 1234 for guidance and placement details. The note emphasizes personal experience and a direct contact line for assistance.

Extra Sessions on Safety Law in Cedar Rapids

More than 170 Cedar Rapids employers signed up for a Chamber of Commerce short course on the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The two hour video tape presentation was labeled the toughest piece of legislation business has faced, prompting two extra sessions after high demand.

Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce

Mrs. Helene G. Cass Dies in Waterloo at 66

Helene G. Cass of Waterloo age 66 died Friday from a cerebral hemorrhage. widow of Robert Cass and director at Cedar Rapids Transfer and Storage Co. native of Hudson. Survived by son William of Cedar Rapids. Services set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Parrott and Wood funeral home in Waterloo.

Helene G. Cass Waterloo Cedar Rapids Transfer and Storage Co Hudson Cass Robert Cass Cedar Rapids William Parrott and Wood Funeral Home

Dick Cavett Show to Air After News on Monday Nights

The Dick Cavett Show will follow TV 9 Eyewitness News each Monday during NFL season. The network notes the show is the Friday night program and encourages viewers to tune in and enjoy.

Dick Cavett TV 9 Eyewitness News

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