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it i fl Iowa City Prea-Cltlzen Monday, September 28, 1981 2a yoFOfLOetf ji IKiygjihes bodl woon'fl swy Ry IowaIowa City "I don't want to reach a certain ace and find myself without a job," he said. On another familiar tonic. Rav un derscored his opposition to the death penalty, saying capital punishment neither helps the victims of crimes nor does it act as a deterrent. eight or nine months before the election, and he appears to be In no hurry to alter that time schedule. The governor admitted that a Hughes-Ray campaign would be Interesting, but said his decision 'on whether to run In 1982 will not be based on the entertainment value such a race would provide Iowans.

Instead, he said, a decision will be based on whether he feels he can contribute leadership and whether the job would continue to be Interesting. Further, said the 53-year-old governor, age will be a consideration. As he has In the past, Ray, a Republican, said he has followed the political events of his potential opponents and had no comment. "It creates interest and provides something to write about," he told reporters during his morning news conference. Ray again said his own plans will not be altered by whatever Hughes and the rest of the Democrats decide.

"I don't think anybody wants to be forced into the race," he said. In the past, Ray has made announcements on his own candidacy DES MOINES (AP) Repeating familiar themes In answer to familiar questions, Gov. Robert Ray today said speculation about a Harold Hughes bid for governor will have nothing to do with his own decision on whether to seek a sixth term. The governor conceeded, however, that a Hughes-Ray race would be an "interesting contest." Speculation on Hughes, the former governor and senator who quit politics for lay religious work, grew over the weekend as Democrats held their annual fund-raising dinner in Des Moines. On other crime-and-punishment matters, the governor said be disa greed with a recent statement from Hal Farrier, director of adult corrections for the state, that prisoners at the state penitentiary should perhaps be given hard labor chores, such as breaking rocks or cutting weeds.

Two men struck by car in Coralville C0RALVILIJ3 Two pedestrians struck by a car early Saturday were listed in fair condition today at University Hospital. Irvin A. Younblut, 56, of Waterloo, received head, leg and lower Umvo injuries, and Richard A. Field, 29, of Dubuque, received head injuries wtien they were struck at about 1:25 a.m., police said. The men were struck at East Ninth Street and East Second Avenue by a car driven by Jackie L.

Wyatt, 30, of 208 First police said. Youngblut and Field were wearing dark clothing and Wyatt was unable to see them in time to stop, police said. No charges have been filed. Marijnissen art lecture canceled A public lecture by R. H.

Marijnissen, scheduled for 8 p.m. today in the Art Buildmg on the University of Iowa campus, has been cancelled because Marijnissen has broken his leg. The lecture will not be rescheduled because Marijnissen is going back to Belgium. He is head of conservation at the Institute Royal du Partimolne Artistique in Brussels. Kalona sale grosses more than $38,000 The benefit sale last week for the Pleasantview Home in Kalona grossed more than 138,000, according to Bernard Bowman, administrator at the care facility.

The 26th annual sale, sponsored by the Iowa Mennonite Benevolent Association, brought in $38,778 for Pleasantview Home, a non-profit aire facility. Bowman said contributions received the week following the sale are included in the sale receipts. "There's a good likelihood that within the week we'll be over last year's figure," Bowman said. The 1980 sale grossed $38,956. A Ptm CttaanAlohn Hlky Smooth sail in' Bowman said sale expenses should not exceed $3,000.

Oppelt testimony may begin Tuesday Attorneys, expect to deliver opening arguments and begin calling witnesses Tuesday morning in the murder trial of David Carl Oppelt, 24, of 2430 Lakeside Apartments. Jury selection began last Monday in the trial. Oppelt is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the May 27 stabbing death of tftewen Scott White, 17, of Clinton. Attorneys expected to select a jury and two alternates to hear the trial by the end of today. MeanwMe, another hearing was scheduled for this afternoon before state SuprfJitie Court Justice Clay LeGrand of Davenport on an attempt keep Oppelt at the state Medical Security Facility near Oak-dale.

Last week, District Court Judge William Eads ruled that Oppelt cannot be htid at the facility if officials there say he no longer requires treatment at the facility. Officials at Oakdale say Oppelt no longer requires treatment at the facility there and should be 'transferred to the jail. Defense attorneys argue that Oppelt should remain at Oakdale because he has a history of mental illness and attempted suicide. With sunbeams dancing on the water, a sailboat glides across Lake throughout the weekend. Tuesday's prediction is for warmer and Macbride.

After raining more than two inches Saturday morning, cloudy weather, while the outlook for Wednesday and Thursday the sun peeked through the clouds and skies remained clear calls for a chance of showers. Public forum topic: School finance Vesely trial goes to jury natives to the current method of school funding. The effect of the reduction in promised school funding by the Iowa Legislature last spring also will be discussed. Other speakers will include: Stan Aldinger, president of the Iowa City Board of Education. Diane Anding, a parent in the Highland Community School District.

Patrick Cinebel, also a parent in the Highland School District. Les Dollinger, superintendent at Mid-Prairie Community School Jan Frank, a member of the Highland School Board. Terry Freese, a special education consultant with the Grant Wood Area Education Agency. Kenny Kempf, a former member of the Mid-Prairie School Board. Gordon Mixdorf, a teacher in the Iowa City School District.

Marge Urmie, a mother In the Tipton Community School District. Area legislators have been invited to the forum, Buxton said. They will be available for questions during the social hour. Teachers, parents, school board members and administrators from several area schools will be among the speakers at a Tuesday night forum on Iowa school finance. The forum, sponsored by the Iowa State Education Association, will begin at 7 p.m.

at Northwest Junior High School. It is expected to last two hours, and will be followed by a social hour. ISEA, the statewide teachers' union, is sponsoring about 30 such forums across the state this fall. The Tuesday night forum is for the Iowa City, Clear Creek, Highland, Lone Tree, Mid-Prairie, Solon, Tipton, West Branch and West Liberty school districts. Joan Buxton, president of the Iowa City Education Association, said members of the audience also will be given an opportunity to speak and ask questions.

Jan Reinicke, a lobbyist with the ISEA, will begin the forum with a presentation on school finance. She will explain the current Iowa school financing bill, discuss some current problems with the bill and offer alter Continued from page 1A happen to him. His 6rst wif had left and Laura wasnt going to do that." Premeditating the murder only required the few seconds it took for Vesely to reload the gun, Dooley said. Could Vesely fire five shots from the revolver used to kill Laura, empty the spent shells, reload the gun and shoot Laura four more times without premeditating the act? Dooley asked. If not, "your answer must be 'yes'," to first-degree murder, he told the jury.

73 Death Reece Robert Nash WEST BRANCH Reece Robert Nash, 10-month-old son of Curt and Sharon Arn Nash of rural West Branch, died Friday evening in a Davenport Care Center after a long illness. Services were today at 2 p.m. at the Springdale United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Samuel J. Hahn officiating.

Burial will be In the North Liberty Cemetery northeast of Springdale, with the Barker Funeral Home in West Branch In charge of arrangements. He was born Nov. 6, 1980, in Iowa City. Survivors Include his parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Arn of Iowa City and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Nash of West Branch; and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gall of Tipton.

Nellie M. Fry LuVerne F. Miller LuVerne Frank Miller, 64, Indian Lookout Mobile Home Court, former owner and operator of the Miller Repair Shop, died at Veterans Hospital on Friday afternoon after a short illness. Services will be 1:30 p.m. today at the George L.

Gay Funeral Home. Burial and military graveside services will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Mr. Miller was born March 19, 1917, in Iowa City, a son of Frank J.

and Flora McCoy Miller. He married Kathryn Kabisch on Nov. 7, 1945, in Waterloo. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Air Force. He was a member of Roy Chopek Post No.

17 of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife of Iowa City, three daughters, Patricia Miller and Dianne Christner, both of Iowa City, Debra Miller of Dave-port; two sons, Jan Miller of Iowa City and Jeff Miller of Des Moines; three grandaughters, and a sister, Carmen Little of Omaha, Neb. His parents and one son died earlier. Sarah Bell Aitchison Sarah Bell Aitchison, 84, died today at the Beverly Manor care Center after a long illness. Services are pending.

Memorials will be made to the Johnson County Historical Society or the Cancer Fund. Mrs. Aitchison was born April 21, 1897, in Dubuque, a daughter of William Bell and Irene Pfeffer Cheney. She married Earl B. Aitchison on Oct.

4, 1919, in Dubuque. She was graduated from the Dubuque Academy of Music and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Legion Auxiliary and the Johnson County Historical Society. She served 4,000 hours as a Gray Lady during World War II. She lived In Clinton until 1971, when she moved to Iowa City. Survivors include a son, Robert of Des Moines; a daughter, Mrs.

Irene (George) Lockhart of Mesa, six grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband died earlier. Mary Rose Steckman WELLMAN Mary Rose Steckman, 64, a resident of Parkview Care Center in Wellman, died this morning after a long illness. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the George L.

Gay Funeral Home in Iowa City, with the Rev. Henry Greiner officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Coralville. Friends may call beginning 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Steckman was born March 8, 1917, in Alica, 111., a daughter of OUie and Veronica Anderson McCracken. She married Harry Steckman on Dec. 2, 1955, In Illinois.

Survivors include a son, Christopher of Iowa City; a daughter, Mrs. Diane (Rory) Sherman of Tiffin; a brother, Charles McCracken of Ohio, and a niece, Joyce Lynch of Ames. Her husband died earlier. Emma M. Katzenmeyer WELLMAN Emma M.

Katzenmeyer, 86, formerly of 704 6th Coralville, died Saturday afternoon In the Parkview Manor Care Center in Wellman after a long illness. Services will be 1:30 Tuesday at the George L. Gay Funeral Home in Iowa City, with the Rev. Roy Nilsen of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in St.

John's Cemetery in Sharon Center. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Parkview Manor Care Center. Mrs.

Katzenmeyer was born Aug. 15, 1895, in Johnson County near Wlndam, a daughter of Augusta and Tresa Louda Graper. She married Milton J. Katzenmeyer on May 23, 1951, In Watertown, S.D. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Post 721 Coralville American Legion.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.Her husband, two sisters and four brothers died earlier. Albert L. Bell WELLMAN Albert L. Bell, 74, of Wellman, died Sunday at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after a short illness. Services will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

at the Powell Funeral Home in Wellman with Rev. Jerry Newland officiating. Burial will be at the Wellman Cemetery. Visitation will start after 7 p.m. today.

Mr. Bell was born Jan. 13, 1907, in Wellman, a son of Virgil and' Martha Allen Bell. He attended Wellman schools. He married Joy Enfield Sept.

28, 1938, in Slgoumey. He had a trucking business in Wellman. Survivors include a brother. Dale of Williamsburg; three sisters, Mrs.Eva (Fred) Ahrens of Omaha, Mrs. Helen Kephart and Mrs.

Margaret Enfield, both of Williamsburg, and nieces and nephews. His wife died earlier. C. Gavin Lewis-Beck C. Gavin Lewis-Beck, 2-year-old son of Mike and Arline Lewis-Beck, 1223 Seymour died Saturday morning at home after a long Illness.

Burial was today In Oakland Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for research on histiocytosis-x at the Boston University School of Medicine and Boston City Hospital. Research is being done by Michael Osband. He was born April 11, 1979, in Iowa City, a son of Mike and Arline Lewis-Beck. Survivors include his parents and grandparents, Sam and Maxine Lewis of Muncie, Ind.

and Olive Beck McWilliams of Parker, Ind. KALONA Nellie M. Fry, 85, of Kalona, died Sunday morning at the Pleasantview Home after a lengthy illness. Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the United Christian and Baptist Church, with the Rev.

John Woodin officiating. Burial will be in the Sharon Hill Cemetery. Visitation has begun at the Peterseim Funeral Home. A memorial for the United Christian and Baptist Church has been established. Mrs.

Fry was born Aug. 17, 1896, in rural Johnson County, a daughter of Charles and Artie Harrington Crow. She married George V. Fry on Oct. 7, 1914, at the Christian Church in Iowa City.

They lived In the Frytown, Hills and Kalona areas all their lives. Mrs. Fry has lived in the Pleasantview Home for the last seven years. She was a member of the United Christian and Baptist Church in Kalona and had been a member of the Rebecca Lodge for 59 years. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Mrs.

Alene (Chase) Millice of Wellman, Mrs. Vera (Charles Semler of Story City, and Mrs. Delores (Alvin) Paulsen of West Branch; four sons, Arlo of Iowa City, Earl and George E. of Kalona and Dr. Daryl of Mason City; a sister, Mrs.

Bessie (Albert) Klein of Hills; 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Two sisters and four brothers died earlier. Cherie Dawn Hills MOUNT UNION, Iowa Cherie Dawn Hills, 16, of Mount Union, died Saturday at University Hospital in Iowa City of Injuries suffered in a traffic accident Services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home in Columbus Junction, with the Rev. Joseph Ricks officiating.

Burial will be In Columbus City Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Donald and Clara Hills, and a brother, Jon, all of Mount Union; two sisters, Mrs. Karla (Michael) Morrow and Mrs. Beckey (Orville) Krogmeier, both of Mount Pleasant, and aunts and uncles In the Iowa City area. Myrtle Franklin Anthony BIRMINGHAM, Ala.

Myrtle Franklin Anthony, 95, formerly of Iowa City, died last Wednesday In Birmingham, Ala. after a long illness. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oakland Cemetery with the Rev. C.

Dendy Garrett officiating. Donations may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Mrs. Anthony was born Jan. 31, 1886, in Marion County, Iowa, a daughter of Charles and Matilda Orr Franklin.

She married Dr. E. J. Anthony. Survivors Include a daughter, Vivian A.

Roose of Birmingham; a son, Verne of Pasadena, five grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Her husband died earlier. Sally Storie Sally Storie, 76, of 2700 E. Washington died at the Lantern Park Care Center Saturday evening after a lengthy illness. The body has been cremated and services will be 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday afternoon at the George L. Gay Funeral Home, with the Rev. C. Dendy Garrett officiating. Burial will be in Orange City, Iowa.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Storie was born Aug. 11, 1905 in Iowa City, a daughter of Rollle and Elsie Propst Bayless. She married Dr.

David Q. Storie II in 1929 In Orange City. She attended Iowa City schools. She was employed as a dietician at University Hospital. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Order of Eastern Star, United Methodist Women, a Mercy Hospital Guild Volunteer and served as a volunteer at Old Capitol.

Survivors include a son, Col. David Q. Storie of Fort Benning, and two grandchildren..