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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1975

Page

2

Council Extends Curfew One Hour for Young Teens

The Marion city council approved by 4 votes to 1 an ordinance extending the curfew for 13 to 15 year olds from 11 p.m. to midnight. Dissenting council member Floyd Emmons voted against the measure. Ruth Walker, a Marion High School counselor, objected to the extension. Council member James Galligan attributed curfew responsibility to parents but said the ordinance aims to enforce it.

Marion Council Floyd Emmons Ruth Walker Marion High School James Galligan

Paving objections dominate Marion hearing on No 1 project

At a Marion council hearing residents cited tough economics and high assessments as reasons against the 1975 paving project No. 1. Many urged delaying or dropping widening plans on Third Street and Twenty third Street, while others urged paving Eighth Avenue to curb dust and speed. The council took no action, plans to study objections and decide at next Wednesday’s 8 am meeting.

Marion Council Third Street Eighth and Ninth Avenues John Evans Ninth Avenue Eighth Avenue Thirteenth Twenty-second Streets Twentythird Street Third Fifth Avenues Harold Simonson Fourth Avenue James E. Cippera George Murdoch William J. Grundy

Moon elected president of Iowa League of Women Voters

Louise Moon of Des Moines won the presidency at the League of Women Voters of Iowa biennial convention in Dubuque. Juanita Vetter of Iowa City was named first vice president as officers were announced and installed.

Council approves zoning change for engineering firm

The Marion city council approved first reading of an ordinance to rezone land owned by Otto Coons at the junction of the highway 13 overpass and Milwaukee Road tracks from A-1 rural to 12 industrial. Cedar Rapids Engineering Co. officials said site grading will start once legal work and contracts are finalized.

First Street Marion Boulevard Milwaukee Railroad Wilbur Smith and Associates Seventh Avenue Tom Bowker and Son, Inc Iowa Electric Light and Power Co City Park East Marion Cedar Rapids Otto Coons Milwaukee Road Robert Verhille Linn-Aire West Frank McMillen Cedar Rapids Engineering Co

Services On Saturday For Roselean Wears

Roselean M. Wears 54 of 250 Twenty second street Marion died Thursday after a long illness. Former Cedar Rapids resident, she lived in Marion 26 years. Born March 2 1921, married Dale E. Wears October 12 1940 in Davenport. Member of St Josephs Catholic Church. Surviving husband and her parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Brecht Marion and brother Cletus Brecht Central City. Services 10:30 Saturday at St Josephs Church. Rosary 7:30 Friday Cedar Memorial. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call after noon Friday. Memorials to American Cancer Society preferred.

Roselean M. Wears Twenty-second - Street Marion Cedar Rapids Dale E. Wears Davenport St. Joseph's Catholic Church Addiiion Lawrence Brecht Cletus Brecht Central City John David Pepper Cedar Memorial The American Cancer Society

Doderer Accepts Norpel Apology in Iowa Senate Row

DES MOINES UPI Senator Minnette Doderer said she accepted an apology from Senator Richard Norpel after a heated exchange during a senate appropriations committee meeting over a 10.9 million dollar bill for osteopathic student aid. Doderer criticized private college interests for trying to drive a wedge against the regents.

Des Moines UPI Minnette Doderer Iown City Richard Norpel Bellevue Senate Appropriations Committee State Board of Regents Norpel

Horoscope Saturday natal guide by zodiac signs A to Pisces

The column offers year ahead guidance. Aries urges patience and social input, Taurus warns of disagreements and careful finances, Gemini gains from past efforts but may speak hastily, Cancer focuses on business and image, Leo takes charge, Virgo prefers direct routes, Libra seeks trusted stance, Scorpio reverses roles, Sagittarius plans fully, Capricorn must choose duties, Aquarius fixes a main approach, Pisces advises unique actions and avoiding competition.

Aries Taurus Gemini Leo Capricorn Aquarius

Cedar Rapids City Council meets on sewer and paving contracts

The council approves minutes and bills, discusses sewer tank and septic tank issues for East 5th Ave area, and considers City Hall hearing on 1975 paving program. Officials note cemetery ownership, meter policy, and fire department equipment. bids for the Cedar Rapids paving and infrastructure projects are opened with bid requirements and potential contract award.

Cedar Rapids Seeks Bids for Shaver Road Project

City of Cedar Rapids Iowa invites sealed bids for contractor work on Shaver Road project. Bids due nine oclock on April 18. bids must include 10 percent certified check. Specifications on file with City Clerk. contract award contingent on council approval and compliance with city procurement terms.

Cedar Cedar Rapids Iowa Ttt Shaver Road Presater Diaciniens Sona Payab Ck V of Cedar Lowe

Public Hearing Notice Cedar City zoning change petition

Notice is given that a public hearing will be held in Cedar City Council chamber at 7:00 a.m. April 9 2024 to consider zoning change from B to B2 for Esther J Lundine owner on Lot 15 in irregular survey Northwest Quarter Section 11 Town 7 North Range 7 West Cedar County Iowa. People may appear at the public hearing to present their views.

Cor Rapids Iowa Cedorapids Mons 19Th Str Vernon Rye Yunen Bret Colsrug Sper Exler Daniel ‘Bolpher Mike Revere Lowa Ly Bfon Parrott & Sons Rawford Vuorry Ellsbur Hoch Chemical Co Dick Thompson Ceder Khay Esther J. Lundine Townshoe North Line County Aly Waranty First Avenue Buna Pine Hambers Shover Rt City Lois Aitor West Worter Venteen Eng Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company Government Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Offway Company Oilway Company Chicago, Rock Island & Octic Railway Company Railwaur Cedariver Colar Chicago Sold Rollwa Somegny Pigsmore

Sale of Forty Feet East Lot in Syne Elonly

A public notice dated April 9 1975 outlines a contract related to the sale of property described as Forty feet of the East Five feet of Lot Fort-a in Syne Elonly with terms and conditions. It notes payment details and potential costs, invites opposition, and names Emily Carroll Lois Eller Py Lish and others in Rapids.

Borsag Lowe Norette Barney Loteyond Haley Hone Katey Kay Linda S. Haley Lessereo Hater Rapids Wiemeyers Paoymen' Ig Cof Sa Iano Ebrrps Moy Jonn Lois Me Eller

Notice to bidders for school supplies in Iowa system

Sealed bids due May seven, 1939, by the Joint County School System in Linn County Iowa for toilet tissue cases, paper towels cases, disposable trash bags cases. Bids may be rejected and contracts awarded to the bidder offering best service. Name Dennis Sent.

Toeount Et Cooperat Jointounty Iowa Cou Linn State of Iowa Dennis

Iowa district court notices reveal estate and nuisance actions

Public notices outline probate proceedings for Arthur’s estate with appointments, filings, and deadlines. City and county authorities announce hearings on nuisance abatement, property assessments, and potential demolitions, including references to Cedar Rapids and Linn County records and exhibits detailing land parcels and ownership transfers.

Arthur Iowa

Notice of Urbana board meeting with sealed bids

Notice from the Board of Weers of the Urbana family district Urbana Illinois announces a meeting in Rooms at 8 p.m. on a day in May to consider sealed bids for roofing areas. Directors may reject any bid and the meeting will be publicly announced with summaries and times.

Urbana Birbono

Cedar Rapids City Council sets hearing on paving proposal

The Cedar Rapids City Council fixes a hearing time for objections to a proposed concrete paving project on multiple streets including Lenwood Drive SE and 32nd Street NE. Notices and assessments follow Iowa code requirements with final action anticipated May 14.

32Nd Street Asin Prairie Drive 2Nd Street 12Th

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