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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1975
Page
17
Marion council accepted Rathje Construction Co. low bid of $9 324 for the Alburnett road sewer stub in project, 28 percent below engineers estimate of $13 100. Public hearing preceded bid opening with no objectors.
The Marion Independent School District and Marion Education Association reached a salary package for 1975-76. Base raises for beginning teachers with BA and MA degrees, plus enhanced insurance, were included and a revised staff reduction policy and contingency clause were added for potential extra state funds.
Mark B. Newberry 71 died Thursday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after surgery. Born July 13 1903 in Millersburg he married Esther Schwertsger December 8 1926. Survived by his wife and sister Mrs Merlyn Berstler. Services Saturday at 1:30 at McSwiggins and Uhl mans burial at Community Cemetery.
Three agencies met to explore cooperation starting with a recreational area featuring two baseball fields and expanding later. A study committee from Linn‑Mar and Marion Independent schools and city council was formed to pursue joint purchases and savings for taxpayers. park board input valued for potential city school recreation site conversion.
A broad ten year development concept includes baseball fields tennis courts a track football field and ely se center if a large tract is available. The study committee will determine plan size and details while Mayor Grundy will appoint city committee members. The Litt Mar board plans to meet next Thursday and name its members.
A four alarm blaze struck Brennan's in the French Quarter causing damage to the third floor and attic of the 90 year old building. One civilian and one firefighter were hospitalized. The fire team included 109 firefighters with 18 units. Owen Brennan said the family will rebuild.
The Navy reduced its planned May draft enrollment by half compared with the first quarter of years ago, reflecting a shift in manpower needs.
Des Moines reports Senate rules prevent Sen Eugene Hill from delaying the pari mutuel betting bill. The measure moves to a state government subcommittee for study and is slated for debate in the Iowa Senate. A companion House bill previously stalled in committee, with Kinley guiding the bill toward possible floor action this session.
The Marion Board of Education expects 35000 more income in the 1975 76 budget by state approval while cutting the amount from the request. A stipulation bans school bus purchases. The board endorses a community needs study on recreational facilities with Linn Mar and the city council. Members French Bice Vinson named to committees with Ken Smith on the costs panel.
The Iowa Crime Commission approves 121,101 for an identification bureau for Marion police, 23,541 for Linn county deputies, and 14,839 in training bureau aid. Also 9,683 for area-wide law enforcement. Jean F Schope dies. funeral at Bethany Lutheran Cedar Rapids. Memorials to cancer research.
A lengthy Senate roll includes measures extending audit windows for exemptions, enabling municipal and school reforms, and adjusting funding and governance for education, transportation, and public services. Key figures Redmond Bly mat Curtis Murray and others shape broad package advancing to House.
Lowell C. Richman 80 longtime Columbus City resident and Deutz Tractor field service rep died in a nearby hospital after a long illness. He served in World War II and is survived by his wife Esther Miller three sons five daughters and several relatives. Services are pending at Stacy Lewis in Columbus Junction.
Central Iowa Power Cooperative of Marion receives approval for a 6,080,000 loan from the Rural Electrification Administration to finance transmission lines and the Duane Arcoki Enury Center project. The announcement came via Congressman Grassley's office as manager EH Williams had not yet been informed. The cooperative operates as a wholesale power supplier not subject to interstate utility regulation.
Iowa City faces a potential delay in federal funding for 20 new buses. The city must secure a labor agreement with transit unions and possibly guarantee employment for current drivers to qualify for an $845,000 grant. The April 15 application deadline pressures officials to negotiate across city, Coralville, CAMBUS, and university departments.
Firefighters from What Cheer and Deep River land battled a blaze that consumed a barn on the Maxwell farm about a half mile north of Gibson. The fire destroyed roughly 45 pigs and 7 sows along with hay. Cause and damage estimates were not yet determined.
Notice of sale to satisfy a court judgment against Elybe Watling estate in Linn County. The property includes real and personal assets such as Yamaha motorcycle and other listed items. The sale will occur at the County courthouse steps with costs to be borne by the debtor, and delays or objections must be filed by a specified deadline with the court.
The notice describes Cedar Rapids Iowa proposed ordinances changing floor space for public dance halls and rezoning property. It outlines license rules and enforcement, with hearings, penalties, and required city approvals. It mentions site development plans, street improvements, and street connections as conditions for the new zoning and building permits.
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