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Newspaper
Citizen Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1967
Page
4
A satirical column riffs on editing, jokes about nationalities, and reader reactions to the paper. It recalls regional humor, mentions proposed political candidates, and features light jabs at Bohemian and Pellican wordplay, urban renewal, and local responses from Des Moines readers.
West Bertram Volunteer Fire Dept announces a November 6 ball at Armor ballroom with Jan Garber. A second event on November 24, 1967 features Don Kettelsen Orchestra at the Royale Ballroom in Fairfax. Proceeds benefit fire department equipment.
School Lunch Chief E E Cowan announces unlimited orange juice for all town schools including nonparticipants in lunch or milk programs. A nominal transport fee from Iowa warehouses to schools applies, with juice offered at breaks and after practice. teachers donate cups and unions provide volunteers in some districts. Superintendents may order up to a year’s supply.
Des Moines Iowa opens both quail and duck seasons on October 21 quail runs to January 28 with daily eight bird bag and 16 possession while hunting hours are 8 am to 430 pm quail population higher in southern Iowa. Duck season runs October 21 to November 29 with hours from half an hour before sunrise to sunset daily four daily bag with up to two mallards one wood duck and one canvasback five mergansers may be added to bag and double possession except canvasbacks coots share duck season with a ten daily bag and 20 in possession.
About 6,000 Collins Radio workers remain on strike this week with no settlement in sight. Women picket by day and men guard lines at night.
The United Community Service board meets October 25 at 7 30 p m at the YMCA to discuss the United Good Neighbor fund drive and other projects tied to the war on poverty. A Veterans Day Dance on November 9 1967 at the Royale Ballroom Fairfax Ia features the Leonard Reyman Orchestra with profits benefiting the Veterans Hospital Iowa City.
Lutherans worldwide mark the Reformation’s 450th year with a Cedar Rapids rally on Oct 29. Rev. Homer Larson of Nazareth Lutheran leads at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum with a 100-voice choir from 27 congregations performing Una Sanc ta. Cantata, directed by Terrence Carlson. soloist H Johann Eschbach. narrator Dave Shay. A 30-minute film The World of Martin Luther airs Oct 22 on KCRG TV and Cantata of New Life on WMT radio Oct 29 at 11:30 p.m.
Sixty one military veterans are enrolled full time at Area Ten Community College under the new GI Bill enacted by the President on March 3, 1966. Thirty four veterans study in Arts and Sciences with others in Floriculture Auto Mechanics Nursery Marketing Electronics Technology and more across several divisions. Further VA benefit details are available at regional offices in Des Moines.
Two Cedar Rapids men face counterfeiting charges in federal court on October 23. Defendants J. W. Grant and Lee J. Gearharts were arrested in Waterloo on September 2 with about $233,600 in bogus money. Grant admits printing the notes but says the scheme aimed to expose a counterfeit ring.
Walter C. Anawalt was sworn in October 20 by postal inspector E. B. Carleton to become Cedar Rapids new postmaster the 17th in the citys history. A native of Blakesburg he is 59 and has served as assistant postmaster for nineteen years since the death of E R Petro.
The Grinnell Coin Club will sponsor a coin show on October 29 featuring displays of coins and currency, judging and awards, and dealers offering coins for sale or trade with two gold pieces to be awarded as prizes.
The CITIZEN-TIMES announces a relocation to 111 Ist. St. NW. The office equipment and phone 365-6078 have been moved to the new address.
Donald J Canney 37 of 5470 Plainview Dr NW Cedar Rapids seeks reelection. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the State University of Iowa and is a Registered Civil Engineer. His background includes one year in Riverside California engineering, eight years with Cedar Rapids Street and Engineering Departments, and two years as Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements.
Cedar Rapids will hold a primary election on Tuesday October 24 to narrow the list of candidates for Mayor Safety Commissioner and Municipal Judge. Vaude A Fellwock age 58 at 857 16th Ave SW is a police veteran with 26 years 7 months in city affairs including 20 years as administrator. Hugh W Landa age 39 at 1610 11th Ave SW has 54 years in city service with the Traffic Engineering Dept of Public Safety and four years in planning surveys drafting and layout of traffic controls plus advisory work with city departments and contractors.
Judith Ahrens, a 28 year old Lynnville native living in Cedar Rapids with husband Dave and two children, runs on clean air and fair treatment for property owners. She emphasizes people focused representation over special interests and notes extensive campaign work for Democrats.
Frank A Bosh 44 of Cedar Rapids served 27 years here with a B A degree and public service on the Ex Board of the League of Town Municipalities. Down Luckers 35 resident of Cedar Rapids identifies needs of the city while a business insurer and realty president. Jess W Martin 44 longtime Cedar Rapids resident left school for Navy service in 1941 and, after four Jaycees years, led Martin Roofing Co for a decade.
C. E. Andersen Jr., 45, of 3640 12th Ave SW Cedar Rapids, longtime city affairs figure. Former Hanford Post American Legion commander and five-year deputy bailiff of municipal court.
Waldo E. Berger, 45, long active in city affairs, seeks ongoing Cedar Rapids School Board leadership, chairs Building and Grounds and Sites committees, serves on multiple chambers committees, and holds Lutheran Synod and Carthage College trustee roles. James P. Dolan, 41, Cedar Rapids resident with real estate ties, has limited city government experience but engages with zoning, codes, urban renewal and taxes. chairs Soldier's and Sailor's Relief Commission.
Carl B Newell age 38 resident of Cedar Rapids for six years at 1690 16th St NW. Education at Eddyville High School. Noted experience in city affairs with personal contact to citizens needs and six years as a professional auctioneer.
John D Oberthien of Cedar Rapids aged 48 lists Cedar Rapids residence and Cedar Rapids city affairs. He attended Blairstown High School St Olaf and U Georgia Athens and Cedar Rapids Gosi College. His career spans administrative management courses civil engineering U.S. Interior Dept construction engineer and a year as director of public works with Howard Green cons and engineering.
Arthur D. Pennington aged 44 of 922 Fifth Street SE has lived in Hot Springs Arkansas for fifteen years. He is a Langston High School alumnus and has ten years of active involvement in city politics.
Verne C. Phelps, 61, of 210 19th St. NE Cedar Rapids, longtime public servant active in Central City city affairs from 1948 to 1964. He helped develop a Fire Department and Ambulance Service, and started investing idle municipal funds to earn interest. He was past president of East Central Iowa Peace Officers Association, on the Iowa League of Municipalities Legislative committee, and vice chairman of Linn County Civil Defense Unit. Later served as Consumer Foods Inspector for Cedar Rapids from Aug 1965 to Jan 1967.
Charles G. Schmitt, 42, of 1603 J Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, a resident for 12 years, is described as a high school graduate with nine years in the Fire Department and experience in city affairs.
A fragmentary piece recalls a person linked to Cedar Rapids with ties to education in Chicago and high school work. It mentions positions in government departments and agriculture, including roles at Searles Dairy and a focus on safety and courtesy in personal interactions.
In a rambling first person narrative a narrator recalls a visit from a man selling a corn remedy who boasted of European travel and claimed certificates from famous figures. After threats and a failed attempt to vanish, the man persists, is lured to a back yard, and is killed with a revolver and bowie knife. The narrator notes regret over potential mercy and hints at withheld author identities.
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