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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1981

Page

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Death notices for Shirley L Hemphill Nielsen and Jennie Diehl

Death notices for Shirley L Hemphill Nielsen 46 of Walker pronounced dead on arrival at Peoples Hospital Independence after autopsy. survivors include husband two daughters two sons one sister and a grandchild. Jennie Diehl 88 of Americana Healthcare Center died after long illness. survived by son and grandchildren. services at Turner Chapel East Linwood Cemetery. Burial details and local arrangements provided.

Shirley L. Hemphill Nielsen Walker Peoples Hospital Independence Quasqueton William Nielsen Nielsen Walker Bible Church Lucille Hemphill Randy Patton Dallas Karen Nielsen Kansas City Julie Nielsen Douglas Robert Grisnaber Merle A. Pederson Walker Cemetery Murdoch Funeral Home Jennie R. Diehl Americana Healthcare Center Cedar Rapids Brooklyn Gladstone Jennie Ruth Shaffer Donald D. Diehl Richard W Turner Chapel East Leroy Bauman Kenwood Park United Methodist Church Linwood Cemetery

Iowa Deaths List Remembers Dozens in Small Towns

Anamosa to La Porte City mourning notices list ages from 52 to 105 with multiple services and visitations. Names include Anna Ohland, William Ask, Beulah Ham, Elizabeth Lensing, Orville Fruendt, C Marie Bacon, Myrna Agnew, Frederick Newcomb, Lyda Ward, Alice Berry, Lewis Wilcox, Etta Guynn, and others across Iowa locations.

Decorah William B. Ask Glenwood Lutheran Church Steine’s. Earlville Beulah I. Ham Clifton’s Fairview Cemetery Festina Elizabeth Lensing St. Mary's Church Rosary Calmar Guernsey Orville M. Fruendt Kansas City White Chapel Gladstone Chapel Hopkinton C. Marie Bacon Buck Creek Methodist Church Goettsch’s Iowa City Myrna Agnew St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church George L. Gay Olin Frederick P. Newcomb Hayden's Ossian — Lyda Ward Schmitz Westview Cemetery la Porte City

CETA funding in limbo as Congress acts or halts

Iowa officials warned Tuesday that CETA program funding could end by midnight unless Congress or the Department of Labor acts. Linn CETA Director Ballantyne said a Kansas City regional rep heard nothing from Washington but prepared a notice of fund availability. Cedar Rapids Mayor Don Canney ordered a 4:30 p.m. meeting if no word arrived. Senate passed a continuing resolution through Dec 31, House through Nov 20, with conference committee deciding.

Congress Department of Labor CETA Iowa Linn Ceta Bob Ballantyne Cedar Rapids Don Canney Kansas City Washington Ballantyne Tom Tauke Tauke Bob Blank State Office of Planning and Programming Des Moines All Iowa Prime Spon Blank U.S. Senate House of Representatives

Correction on Kennedy to Washington boundary change proposal

A boundary change proposed Monday night would transfer Kennedy High School area students east of Oakland Road NE Golf Street NE and Noelridge Park to Washington High School. The Gazette notes a Tuesday story misdescribed the affected area as west of those streets and the park.

Kennedy High School Oakland Road Golf Street Noelridge Park Washington High School Gazette

Supervisors back aid to protect revenue sharing cuts

Linn County supervisors Joe Rinas and Ken Schriner voted to send letters to President Reagan and lawmakers to protest proposed revenue sharing cuts. They cited over $300,000 expected in January and existing commitments for Witwer building remodeling courthouse upgrades and voting machines, risking a budget impact from reductions. Initial 1981-82 revenue sharing stands at 1,227,523, about 3 percent of the county budget.

Reagan Linn County Board of Supervisors National Association of County Officers Linn Joe Rinas Ken Schriner Jean Oxley Tom Tauke U.S Roger Jepsen Charles Grassley Linn County Rinas Witwer

Four killed in deadly home massacre in North Columbia

Four people died and two were wounded in a midday shooting at an isolated white brick house in a tree lined Columbia neighborhood. Police described it as a vicious massacre targeting residents believed to practice black magic. Victims include Edward Harkless 62 owner of the home and his wife Frankie 39 who survived only to be injured. Also slain were Ralph Felder 33 Leroy Hemphill 52 and Marlinen Sykes 27. Fletcher Felder 57 is listed in stable condition.

Columbia S.C UPI Richland County Frank Powell Edward Harkless Ralph Felder Salley, S.C Leroy Hemphill Chester Marlinen Sykes Harkless Frankie Felder Fletcher

Shueyville man assaulted robbed after tavern exit

LeVern Mullinex of 1832 C Ave NE was attacked by two men as he left the Knight Life tavern in Shueyville around 10 p.m. They beat him and stole 180 dollars in cash. Mullinex did not require hospitalization. The Johnson County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate.

Shueyville Cedar Rapids LeVern Mullinex C Ave Knight Life Johnson County

Panel to sue to keep Rock Island track intact

Ames Iowa reports state Transportation Commission will pursue legal action to block dismantling of 105 miles of Rock Island Line track. IDOT and Rail Regulation Board cite importance for shippers, yards, and intercity Gateway segments while warning planned removal could cripple Iowa rail access and city water supply links.

Iowa Mark Wampler The Transportation Regulation Board Rock Island Les Holland Idot Railroad Division IDOT Holland Allerton Centerville Thompson Buffalo Center Ocheyedan Sibley Oakland Hancock Junction Burlington Columbus Junction East Davenport Mason City Peoria Ill Wampler Commission Thompson-Buffalo Center Ochevedan- Sibley Iowa Falls Gateway

Houston Ballet Enchants Audiences With Peer Gynt Revival

The Houston Ballet presented a lavish new interpretation of Grieg’s Peer Gynt suites at Hancher Auditorium. Kenneth McCombie led in the title role with Rosemary Miles and Janie Parker in key parts. Andrea Vodehnai and Rachel Jonell Beard delivered standout performances as well. James Slater conducted a stylish orchestra as the troupe staged scenes from a verdant glade to a somber prison amid a dramatic finale.

Houston Ballet Lone Star State Hancher Auditorium Edvard Grieg Eigelsew Orlikowsky Ben Stevenson Houston Hancher Kenneth McCombie McCombie Andrea Vodehnai Rachel Jonell Beard Anitra Solveig James Slater

Boone man charged with Britt murder

Raymond Theodore Freie of Boone was charged with first degree murder in the August death of Lannie Casper of Britt. Casper was found shot in his bathroom, the wound linked to a .22 rifle owned by Casper. Freie, an Iowa State University employee, was arrested in Ames and held on a 500000 appearance bond.

Michael Freie Ames Hancock County Sheriffs Department DCI Iowa State University

Charges dismissed in Mystic man’s death case

Sharon Thomas 35 of Centerville had involuntary manslaughter and drunk driving charges dropped after District Judge Richard Vogel ruled the state failed to prove intoxication in the June 13 crash that killed Clyde Krum, 67, of Mystic. The ruling came after a jury-trial waiver.

Unionville UPI Sharon Thomas Clyde Krum Ms. Thomas Centerville Richard Vogel Vogel

Reagan says he would recall Salt II and seek talks

One year ago Ronald Reagan stated as president he would recall the Salt II treaty from the Senate and then pursue separate arms reduction negotiations with the Soviet Union.

Ronald Reagan Senate

Bridge to close again on Mississippi over U S 18

The Iowa Wisconsin bridge over the Mississippi at Marquette Iowa and Prairie du Chien Wis will close days for a week next month to lower the span and replace cracked plates. Repairs run about 1 million over the 2.5 million estimate as firms may be asked to cover costs.

Mississippi McLean Wisconsin

Two Die In Separate Iowa Traffic Crashes

AP reports two deaths in Iowa traffic incidents. Jeffrey Farquhar, 21, of rural Britt was struck on U S Highway 18 by a car driven by 16 year old Janey Fangman after stopping on a bridge. Linda Bonnewell, 13, of Sioux City, a passenger on a Sioux City moped driven by 14 year old Daniel Hames, was hit by a car driven by 19 year old Tanya Harms. Hames injured.

Iowa Jeffrey Farquhar Britt Linda Bonnewell Sioux City Farquhar U.S. Highway 18 Janey Fangman Miss Fangman Bonnewell Daniel Hames Tanya Harms Hames Miss Harms

Cedar Rapids Gazette details and rates

The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists its founding in 1883, daily and Sunday publication at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406, second class postage details, and subscription prices. It notes AP republication rights and USPS 095680.

Cedar Rapids The Gazette Company Third Ave Iowa U.S. Territories Associated Press

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