Investment guide and reader questions on mutual funds
A Sam Shulsky column addresses a reader’s $40 monthly mutual fund plan and explains how to evaluate value using the latest bid. It also covers a couple's dilemma about selling a house to fund stock investments amidst questions of asset value and emotional security.
Financial Tradeoffs in Home Equity and Rental Choices
A reader outlines the annual costs of home ownership including taxes, mortgage, and potential repair expenses versus the opportunity to reinvest $20,000 equity. The column notes uncertain appreciation of real estate compared with stock or bond income and invites written questions to Sam Shulsky at The Gazette.
Marion Iowa school district annual financial statement 1970
Fred W. Wade secretary certifies Marion Independent School District Linn County Iowa annual financial statement for year ending June 30 1970. Includes general fund receipts expenditures and warrants list with district tax receipts state aid and other revenue plus detailed vendor and employee payments and notary verification.
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Fred W. Wade
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Blue Shield
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Horace Mann Educators Financial Security
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Premix
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G. Brecke, Inc
Catalog Card Corporation of America
B. Cor Cohn and Sons, Inc
Congressional Quarterly
Camco Educational Corp
Moines Jresister ‘and Tribune
Sseens
Des Moines Rubber Stamp Co
Eble Music Trey
Eby‘s Sporting Goods
Midi Visual, Inc
NS Alve State
Ceeses Cooperative Test Division
Gerald Edwards
Expen East Post Gulf
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J. P. Galway Co
Conergi 8 Binding Corporation
Garrard * Publishing’ Co
Globe Machinery and Supply Co
Googneart-Wilcox Co
Notice to bidders and probate notices in Linn County
The notice lists sealed bids for construction work in Linn County Iowa with bid timing, bond requirements, plans and the right to reject bids. It also covers probate of the will of Wallace K Rogers appointing Betty Jean Pfeiffer as executor with deadlines to contest the will and to file or settle claims, dated August 1970 in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Notice to Creditors in Minnie Murdock Estate
In the District Court of Iowa Cedar Rapids the estate of Minnie Murdock deceased. On August 3 1970 the will and testament were admitted to probate and Anthony R Scolaro was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims with the clerk promptly and payment is requested by the executor.
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Wallace K. Rogers
Betty Jean Pfeiffer
Cedar Rapids
Lynch Dallas, Smith, & Harman
Nsco Bate
Lowa
Minni Murdock
sAinnie M. Murdock
Upus
Minnie M. Murdock
Thony Igolara Euanier
Divorce Petition Leads to Court Appearance Notice
The Thelma M. King petitions for dissolution of marriage from Melvin A. King and requests equitable relief. Respondent is ordered to appear in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, by September 15, 1970, or default and judgment will be entered against him. Attorney Gerard J. Glaza represents the petitioner.
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District Court of
Iowa
Linn County
Thelma IM. King
Melvin A. King
Thelma M. King
Cedar Rapids
Gerard J. Glaza
Granby
Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment Hearing Notices
The Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on Monday August 17 1970 at 2 00 p m in City Hall Basement Conference Room to hear five appeals from Building Official decisions. Docket 41-1970 Michael J Eldridge 4820 Ford Ave NW seeks a 2 foot side yard variance for a carport and shed. Docket 42-1970 Johnny Tompkins 262 Miller V SW seeks a 20 foot front yard for a grill patio cover. Docket 43-1970 Knights of Pythias 1101 Old Marion Rd NE seeks a variance to erect a 10 foot high illuminated pole sign. Docket 44-1970 Archie Thompson G Avenue NW seeks variances for a 20x10 carport and setbacks. Docket 45-1970 Roger G Stegers 1 B Avenue NE seeks stair and yard variances for a 3.5x25 foot stairway and reduced side/front yards. Docket 46-1970 Ruth Olson Hagerman 1007 4th Ave SE seeks variance for a 4 foot landing in an easterly side yard. Details are on file with the Building Official. The meeting is open to the public. Thomas J Wilkinson Jr Chairman
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Board OF Adjustment
City of
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
City Hall
Michael J. Eldridge
Ford Ave
Roger G. Stegers
B Avenue
Ruth Olson Hagerman
4Th Avenue SE
the Board of Adjustment
Edward F. Winter
Building Safety Department
Linn County Sealed Bid Notice for Guard Rail Project
Linn County Auditor announces sealed bids for a guard rail project north of Alburnett near NE Corner Section 23 85 71400 L.F. Railing formed steel beam two end anchorage RE9 August 3 1970. Bids due August 25 1970 at 10 30 a.m. DST.
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Linn County
Cedar Ragids
Iowa
D.S.T
Solivent Lowa Bank
Uunty Board
Iowa State Highway Commission
State of
Alburnett
Cor
L.F
Anchorage
Board of Supervisors
Chas. T. Werner
Cedar Rapids approves street right of way dedication ordinance
The Cedar Rapids City Council on August 5 1970 passed Ordinance 41 70 dedicating a new street right of way named First Street Northwest. The ordinance details the description and alignment of the dedication tied to parts of Vernal Street NW and O N Hull additions, with references to Lot 17 Block 42 and other parcels, and directs filing with Linn County records. Introduced July 29 1970 and published August 7 1970.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
First
Auditor’s
First Street Mail
Linn County
O. N. Hull
Ely
N. Hull
First Street
King’s Concrete Company
Linn County Recorder’s Office
Cedar River
Linn Count Recorder
Linn
Stewart Shank
Narala G. Schaefer
Aro . Schaefer
Seaee
Highways Project L-K-23R Bid Notice in Linn County
The auditor of Linn County Iowa invites sealed bids for a concrete box culvert project on Edgewood Road extending from near C M St P and PRR north to Blairs Ferry Road with project code L K 23R. Plans specifications and proposal forms are available at the county auditor's Cedar Rapids office with a bid due August 25 1970 at 10 30 a m DST.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Department of Planning and Redevelopment
Rapids
D.S.T
City Hall
1St Avenue
Cedar River
3Rd Avenue
Shire-Hattery and Associates
B’’ Avenue
Harold G. Schaefer
Linn County
A.m
Lowa Bank
Nukineta
Iowa State Highway Commission
Edgewood d
C.M
St.p. & Prr
Blairs Ferry Rd
Sta
Board of Supervisors of
Chas. T. Werner
Elow
Notice of Probate and Executor Appointment for H G Benton
Notice to creditors and interested persons that on August 9 1969 probate was opened for H G Benton deceased in the district court. Rufus Sisler was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims with the court clerk by law to be barred. Dated August 3 1970. Anamosa Iowa.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
G. Ben
Rufus Sisler
Oggon
Iowa State Project LP 12-B Box Culvert in Linn County
Proposal details for a construction project in Linn County Iowa including a reinforced concrete box culvert 10 by 6 by 50 feet on a secondary road from Lisbon to Iowa Highway 1. Specifications list concrete 11 443 lbs reinforcing steel 120 cubic yards excavation and removal of an existing structure with bid acceptance procedures and special provisions favoring local products.
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Iowa State Highway Commission
State of
Iowa
Lisbon
Iowa Highway No. 1
Sta. 245
Board of Supervisors
Linn County
Chas. T. Werner
Fandel Alarms Incorporation Notice
Notice of incorporation of Fandel Alarms Inc filed under Iowa law. It names Willard T. Fandel as organizer and registered agent, with principal office in Cedar Rapids and 200 shares of $100 common stock authorized. The corporation begins 10th day of 1970 and continues perpetually.
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If E Corporation
Pandel Alarms
Cedar Rapids
L County
Iowa
10Th Rapids
Willard T Fandel
2Dth Street
N.W
Willard T. Fandel
24Th Street
Cedar Ra
Fandel
Willard T. Bendel
John J. She
United Fire Casualty
Lowa
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Notics OF Incorporation OF Fandel Alarms, Inc