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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1968

Page

3

Death notices and local obituaries blend with ads in Marion page

Relatives report the death Saturday of Mrs Armour Bash 77 of Santa Ana California a former Marion resident and 1910 Marion high school graduate Survivors include her husband a son Clarence of Denver a daughter Ferol Bush of Santa Ana two grandchildren a great grandchild two sisters and other relatives Services are Friday at Pacific View Memorial Park Chapel Newport Beach California Administrators from Marion two school districts attend a meeting in Anamosa on budget procedures as outlined by the State Department of Public Instruction Also notices urge gifts and ads for local merchants

Armour Bash Santa Ana Calif Marion Anamosa State Department of Public Instruction Kenneth Patton Linn-Mar and Burnell Smith Kenneth Potter

Marion School Bond Sale Set For Tuesday

Marion Independent board of education will sell $675000 in bonds Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the board offices at Starry school 650 South Fifteenth street. Bond proceeds fund additions to the high school and Washington elementary. bids for the Washington addition open Monday May 6.

Marion Independent Board of Education Starry School South Fifteenth Street Washington Marion Board

Fire damages bedroom in Marion home. child’s chemistry set blamed

Marion firemen responded to the Donald Roy residence at 627 Eleventh Street Saturday night. Flames confined to a bedroom with smoke damage overall. investigators suspect the fire started from a child's chemistry set. No injuries reported.

Marion Donald Roy Eleventh Street

Injunction on Phone Pickets Tossed Out

In Mobile, Alabama, UPI reports US District Judge Daniel Thomas dissolved a state court injunction barring CWA picket lines at Southern Bell facilities. The judge declared contempt proceedings moot and denied Southern Bell’s bid to move the case to state court, while granting the CWA’s dismissal motion.

Mobile Ala UPI Communications Workers of America Southern Bell CWA Daniel Thomas Southern Bell Telephone Co Western Electric

Lions-Henry Haegg Jr to speak at Marion Lions Club

Lions-Henry Haegg Jr will address the Marion Evening Club Tuesday as part of a father and son night event. Dinner will be served at 6 15 at the Suburban. Joe Burrows of 1145 Thirteenth Street returned home Sunday from St Luke's Hospital where he was a surgical patient.

Marion Mothers Club Gerald Skilling Second Avenue Merrill Smith Neighborhood Youth Corps Lions Henry Haegg, Jr Marion Lions Evening Club Joe Burrows Thirteenth Street St. Luke’s Hospital

Visiting Philosopher At Cornell Tuesday

Dr. Alburey Castell, philosophy professor and Wooster department chair, will speak at Cornell college Tuesday at 11 am. His talk titled A New Look at an Old Ally will be in Armstrong Hall Little Theatre. Castell has taught at Toronto Chicago Minnesota Oregon and Wooster and lectured on radio and TV.

Mount Vernon Alburey Castell College of ‘Wooster, Wooster Ohio Cornell College Armstrong Hall Little Theatre First Ave Castell University of Toronto University of Chicago University of Minnesota University of Oregon College of Wooster University of Washington Yale

Franzenburg bruised but okay after Des Moines crash

State Treasurer Paul Franzenburg, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, said he is bruised and stiff but okay after a Saturday car wreck in Urbandale. His car suffered about 950 dollars in damage while the other driver’s vehicle was totaled. no tickets were issued.

Des Moines UPI Paul Franzenburg Franzenburg Dan Broderick Urbandale Broderick Robert Ray Mason City

Millsap Leaves Iowa City Post for University of Iowa

Kenneth F. Millsap, 49, assistant city manager since March 1966, resigns to join the University of Iowa Institute of Public Affairs as a public administration specialist effective July 1. He earned a 1947 master’s and a 1950 PhD in political science, previously served as city clerk in 1955 and 1956. He held political science teaching at California State College in Long Beach for about a decade.

Iowa City University of Iowa Kenneth F. Millsap Millsap Institute of Public Affairs California State College Long Beach

New Teachers for N. Fayette Listed

North Fayette County Community school district announces two vacant positions remain in the faculty. A first grade instructor at West Union elementary and a fourth grade teacher at Hawkeye attendance center are still needed. New hires include Joseph Horacek, Eva Reeder, Marian Timm, Sue Boileau, Joan Gunderson, Bernice Davis, and Ann Sorge with assignments across West Union Hawkeye and nearby towns.

West Union North Fayette County Joan Gunderson Decorah Bernice Davis Strawberry Point Ann Sorge Independence

Oelwein Teacher Blocks Hearing On Nonrehire

Keith Nash, instrumental music instructor at Oelwein High School, obtained a court order blocking a public hearing on his nonrehire. A Fayette County judge urged an early hearing and set May 10 for counsel and parties to appear. Nash has hired Reed Merner Sindlinger Baker Sabbath of Cedar Falls.

Oelwein Keith Nash Oelwein High School Oelwein School Board Nash Fayette G. B. Richter Reed, Merner, Sindlinger, Baker and Sabbath Cedar Falls

Iowa Dental Board seeks 25000 to keep operations afloat

Cedar Rapids attorney Keith Stapleton told the Iowa executive council the state board of dentistry needs 25000 to cover debts and continue investigative and licensing work through June 30. The request awaits an attorney general opinion and a detailed budget showing fund use. The shortfall traces to a 1967 act that created the new board without a separate appropriation.

Des Moines UPI Cedar Rapids Iowa Executive Council State Board of Dental Examiners Keith Stapleton Stapleton Iowa State Board of Dentistry

Reward Offered for Stolen Wooden Indian

ST. LOUIS AP A tobacco and cigar company offers a reward for the return of its seven foot wooden Indian with feathered headdress after a tire was thrown through a window last week. The owner pegs the Indian’s value at $1200.

ST. Louis

Mayor Sorensen Praises Omaha Police After Disorder Spree

Omaha Mayor A V Sorensen toured the near north side after disturbances near the weekend reporting officers did an effective job. Police chief Richard Andersen said a dozen businesses were looted or vandalized with three fires, and three of 16 arrested remained jailed.

Omaha (Ap A. V. Sorensen Omaha Sorensen Andersen

Red Rock Stars Korean Incident Sparks Armistice Tension

At PANMUNJOM North Korea a guard threw a rock at a US army jeep during an armistice commission meeting. Private Douglas Mroczek 22 of New York City reported the rock cracked the windshield as he neared a communist checkpoint. Colonel John Lucas condemned the act while North Korea’s Hahn Choo kyung denied any provocation accusing U.N. command personnel.

Panmunjom Korea Armistice Commission Pfc Douglas Mroczek New York City Mroczek John Lucas Hahn Choo-kyung U.N. Command

Piano Drop For KRAB Benefit Draws Big Crowd

In Duvall Washington a helicopter drops an upright piano from 200 feet for a benefit to support Seattle radio KRAB. More than 3000 people attend as Joe Country and the Fish perform while a playful dog halts the target area before the dramatic descent.

KRAB Seattle

Scientists to spend 60 days on ocean floor in project Tektite I

Four U S scientists will live 60 days undersea in Greater Lameshur Bay Virgin Islands National Park off St John Island. A GE built twin chambered habitat will sink 50 feet with NOAA NASA and interior department backing. The study aims to advance marine science and understand isolation effects for future space missions.

Valley Forge U.S Navy National Aeronautics and Space Administration Interior Department General Electric Lameshur Bay Virgin Islands National Park St. John Island GE Is

Maynard Woman Mina DeBow Nears 99th Birthday

Mrs. Mina DeBow Maynard’s oldest resident will celebrate her 99th birthday Tuesday. Born in Illinois she has long lived in Maynard and now resides with her daughter Orah Patsey. She enjoys reading social visits and daily mail delivery.

Maynard Mina DeBow Illinois

Farley backs Humphrey for Democratic nomination

Former Postmaster General James Farley says he supports Vice president Hubert Humphrey for the Democratic presidential nomination. Farley praises Humphrey for understanding racial issues and his devoted efforts to solve them responsibly.

NEW York James Farley Hubert Humphrey Farley New York State Humphrey United States

Officers Named by 2nd District Legion

BELLEVUE H A Wuestenberg of Donahue was elected commander of the Second district American Legion at a conference here last weekend. Other officers include Leo Maynard of DeWitt John Brokens of Monticello Leo Eicke of Dyersville as vice commanders Elton Gronewald of Donahue as adjutant Pett Todd of Cedar Rapids as historian and Edward Johannsen of Dixon as sergeant at arms.

Bellevue H. A. Wuestenberg Donahue American Legion Leo Maynard DeWitt John Brokens Monticello Leo Eicke Dyersville Elton Gronewald Pett Todd Cedar Rapids Edward Johannsen Dixon

Barnard Declined to Treat Gored Bullfighter in Lisbon

In Lisbon during a layover on his three week South American tour, Dr Christiaan Barnard watched Ricardo Chibanga gored in the first bullfight. Barnard offered to treat the injuries but the arena staff were equipped with their own medical team. The crowd cheered as Barnard departed.

Lisbon Portugal Christiaan Barnard Heart Johannesburg South America Ricardo Chibanga Barnard Bination Dial

Alexander Borovsky Dies at 79 Noted Pianist

Waban Massachusetts obituary notes the death of Alexander Borovsky 79 a renowned concert pianist who died Saturday.

Waban, Mass Alexander Borovsky

Notice of Dissolution and Property Seizure in Iowa

Legal notices reveal Economy Lumber Co Inc Iowa corporation dissolves by unanimous consent. Sheriff executes special writ, levies on real estate in Limount One, to satisfy Minnesota Mutual Life Co debt of Susne Sprieten. sale set for May 1968. Urbana Savings Bank reports assets liabilities with totals and officer attestations.

Bosigs OF Buerauzion Norice Lerk Neise Minnesota Rapids Will A.D Court House Beet Rapids Iowa St. Nia West

Notice to creditors in the estate of Anthony W. Chihak

In the Iowa court for Linn County the estate of Anthony W. Chihak, deceased, was opened on April 18 1968 with Reverend John Chihak named executor. Creditors must file claims within six months of second publication and all debts are to be paid from the estate. notice dated April 29 1968.

Eroa Iowa Linn County William Chihak Anthony Anthony William Chihak John Chak Nome Ain Dey Ohn P. Chihak Am Hor Joseph J. Attorne Cedar Cedar Ids Ce F

State Bank of Fairfax Iowa Financial Report and Zoning Notice

State Bank No 1005 Fairfax Iowa reports condition as of April 18 1968 with total assets 5 080 911 45 and liabilities 3 510 ?? including capital accounts 409 752 20 and deposits 20 408 705 20 The notice also lists a public hearing for zoning reclassification in Marion Iowa on May 1968 and includes details of Marion zoning blocks and parcels and invites objections.

Urbana Iowa United States R. W. Remer John A. Suchomel State Bank No Fairfax State Savings Bank of Fairfax Ank Oss L. Krall Neuhaus James Livingston Owa Sdaith Street Arion Marion Daniel Nepiley J. Bing St. Sores Orf J. B. Young Sthry Kess Carhart Diemen Low Merwen L. Taylor

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