Ely Named Honorary Chairman of 1983 United Way Campaign
John M. Ely Sr., 99, of Cedar Rapids, was named honorary chairman for the 1983 United Way of East Central Iowa drive. He praised the 23 agencies and urged concern for others as the campaign runs Sept 19 to Nov 10, with Dick Johnson and Gordon Epping as co chairmen lauding his lifelong commitment.
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John M. Ely Sr
First Ave
United Way
Iowa
Ely
Cedar Rapids
Dick Johnson
Gordon Epping
John Ely
Epping
Johnson
Marion Property Sales Prompt Real Estate Transfers
Several Marion homes changed hands with buyers including Mr. and Mrs. Craig Shissler at 2800 14th Ave Muscatine from Dow. Irvin Gerks at 1035 Valley Park St Ankeny. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Boren at 1308 First Ave Creston Wash from Parsons Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris at 1960 27th Ave Chicago from Sumner. Century 21 Stepher Helbig and Midwest International handled several deals.
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Marion
Craig Shissler
14Th Ave
Robert A. Dow
Muscatine
Midwest International
Century 21
Stepher Helbig
Irvin Gerks
Valley Park St
Brian Handel
Ankeny
Stepker Helbig
Dale Boren
First Ave
Vance L. Parsons Sr
Creston
Wash
Robert Harris
27Th Ave
Roger Sumner
Chicago
Byers
Marion school campaign profiles Board candidate Huntoon
Marion Independent school board candidate Bill Huntoon emphasizes six years of progress including computerization, solar energy, curriculum enhancements, and fine arts upgrades. He notes student achievement above the 90th percentile and pledges continued active service. Other candidates named are Jim Bencke and Virginia Folkers for the Sept. 13 election.
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Bill Huntoon
C Ave
Marion Independent School Board
Marion
Huntoon
Linn-Mar
Cedar Rapids
Jim Bencke
A Ave
Virginia Folkers
Sixth Ave
Stabbing suspect to stay in juvenile center
A 16 year old Cedar Rapids youth Frank Junior Pledge was ordered held at Linn Juvenile Detention Center to protect the community court referee Sylvia Lewis ruled. The delinquency case stems from a stabbing of 18 year old Dean Krumviede on 12th Street SE. Trial date set for Aug. 23.
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Vanessa Shelton
Cedar Rapids
Dean Krumviede
Linn
Sylvia Lewis
Frank Junior Pledge
K Ave
Pledge
Lewis
Krumviede
14Th St. SE
12Th Street SE
Nancy Baumgartner
Linn Public Defender’s Office
Rick Feeney
Baumgartner
Ice Cream Social in Marion Square Aug 11
Marion Band Boosters sponsor an ice cream social in Marion Square from 5 30 to 7 30 with band concert at 7. Admission is one dollar. Proceeds support band activities.
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Marion Square
Marion Band Boosters
Marion library board reelects officers this week
Irene Kincheloe was re-elected president of the Marion Carnegie Public Library board. Yoanne Hansen was re-elected vice-president and Nancy Hapgood was re-elected secretary, all retaining the posts they have held the past year.
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Irene Kincheloe
12Th Ave
Marion Carnegie Public Library Board
Yoanne Hansen
Nancy Hapgood
President of union local indicted for embezzlement in Cedar Rapids
Emmett Doolin, president of Local 110 of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, Cedar Rapids, faces a 10 count federal indictment for embezzling about 4700 dollars from the union from 1978 to 1982 and for making false entries in union records. The case covers periods as vice president and as president, with potential penalties up to 10000 dollars and five years in prison for embezzlement and up to 10000 dollars and one year for false statements. Doolin also serves as United Way human services planning chairman.
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Emmitt Doolin
Retail
Cedar Rapids
Doolin
Quaker Oats Co
United Way
Unbelievable LEGO Scale Models on Display
Stop in to see scale models built in Denmark entirely from LEGO bricks. The exhibit showcases intricate vessels and scenes crafted with countless bricks, drawing curious visitors to marvel at the precision and creativity behind each piece.
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Denmark
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John Ely Sr
Campaign of Concern
Marion Properties
Marion School Campaign
Irwin
Levi Jeans
OshKosh Painter
Jantzen & Career Club
Marion & Linn-Mar
Marion, Linn-Mar
Iowa Jackets
S & Boys
7Th Ave
Storf
Linn County
Lloyd Smith
Albert
K Avenue
Marion Brief
Marion Library Board
Retail Union Local
Younkers
Lindale Mall
LEGO
Satis
Faction
Old North Church
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