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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1978

Page

9

Four Arrests Reported by Police and Sheriff Deputies

Four arrests were reported Thursday and today by police and sheriff's deputies. Marleen Lannom, 31, was charged with assault following a 16th Avenue SW incident witnessed by officers. Johnny Smith, 36, faced weapons and fifth degree theft charges after a shoplift at Hy-Vee and possession of a knife over the legal limit. Marvin Preston, 28, was charged with third degree theft for insufficient fund checks in Cedar Rapids in January. Lyn McBath, 19, was arrested on intoxication, assault and interference with official acts after an early morning arrest in the 1400 block of Fourth Avenue SW. Kenneth Grulkey, 23, has been returned to Linn County Jail after fleeing the Half Way House and a Riverside marijuana charge earlier.

Marleen C. Lannom Mount Vernon Road Darlene Simmons 20Th Ave 16Th Avenue Johnny Paul Smith Fifth St. NW Johnson Ave. NW Smith Marvin L. Preston Seventh St. SE Preston Cedar Rapids Lyn D. McBath McBath Fourth Avenue Kenneth G. Grulkey Bever Ave Linn Riverside Calif Sheriff's Deputies Grulkey

Three Charged With Drunk Driving In Marion Area

Three persons face charges after Thursday arrests for drunk driving. John J. Blake, 24, of 2900 Second St Marion, was nabbed at 8 17 p m in the 600 block of Alburnett Road NE and charged also with failure to control after a traffic crash. Harry M Shoemaker, 32, of Keithburg Ill, was arrested at 10 30 p m near 33rd Avenue SW and Interstate 380 and charged with defective equipment. Thomas J Morrissey, 28, of Route 1 Ryan, was taken into custody at 11 43 p m in the 3300 block of Seventh Avenue in Marion. motion picture academy produced a 22 minute film Oscar's First Fifty Years detailing its objectives and activities.

John J. Blake Second St Marion Alburnett Road Harry M. Shoemaker Keithburg Ill 33Rd Avenue Interstate 380 Thomas J. Morrissey Route 1 Ryan Seventh Avenue

Classified Ad Sparks Big Response From Small Placement

A small classified notice delivers an unexpectedly large response, drawing attention to the power of a simple ad. The short insertion yields inquiries, calls, and potential sales, illustrating effective reach for local advertisers.

Eisenhower Parents Challenge Metro Move Over School Plan

Eisenhower Elementary parents press a challenge to close their school while the Cedar Rapids district weighs housing the Metro High School program in the Eisenhower building. The board will rule May 8 after further study of locations and expansion feasibility.

Eisenhower Metro Cedar Rapids Kennedy Noelridge Sandy Clemons

Marion police retire after 16 years service

Marion Police Retirement Systems board approved the retirement for medical disability of Detective Lieutenant Gayle Boyer, a 16 year veteran, effective May 15. The board endorsed Chief Zier’s plan to use a physical agility test for new applicants and tabled a polygraph proposal amid legal questions. Two new trustees joined the board: Detective Robert Chiafos and Patrolman Mark Merritt.

Marion Police Retirement Systems Board of Trustees Gayle Boyer Robert K. Zier American Physical Qualification Testing Corporation Zier Jack Parmenter Donald Hoskins Robert Chiafos Mark Merritt

Marion Firemen’s Retirement Board OKs new firefighter test

The Marion Firemen’s Retirement System board of trustees approved the American Physical Qualifications Testing Corporation agility test for firefighter applicants. The standards aim to prevent discrimination by race or sex and will be used in the next civil service examinations. New trustee Larry Ditch, a firefighter, will join the board. On this date in 1890 delegates at the Washington Conference created what became the Pan American Union.

Marion Firemen’s Retirement System Board of Trustees American Physical Qualifications Testing Corporation Marion Civil Service Board Larry Ditch Washington Conference

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