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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1968

Page

16

Marion Jaycees art show and related events set Aug 24

Marion residents plan works by Mrs. Frank Bosh Cedar Rapids mayor and Lyle Wessle with Czechoslovakian art handicapped artists and local exhibitors including Ted Ford Bert Baynes and Mrs. Bruno Rinas. A prize will honor best work.

Frank Bosh Cedar Rapids Easter Seal Society of Iowa Lyle Wessle Marion Ted Ford Bert Baynes Bruno Rinas

Seeks Clarification of Contributions Law

Sheffield Representative Floyd Edgington pledges next session to clarify political contributions and reporting statutes. He criticizes current procedures as meaningless and notes disclosure gaps in party expenditures. He cites limited line items and a need to reveal salaries and committee expenses. Both parties allegedly circumvent candidate contribution laws via special committees.

Sheffield Floyd Edgington Edgington House Secretary of State

Walker 19 Injured In Car Roll Near LaPorte City

Carol Schmitz of rural LaPorte City, 19, is in good condition at a Waterloo hospital after the car she was driving rolled over four miles west of Walker on Highway 150 Saturday night.

Walker Carol Schmitz LaPorte City Waterloo Highway 150

Renegade Maddox May Run for President

Georgia Governor Lester Maddox, a Democrat known for opposing the 1965 civil rights act, hints at a possible bid for his party's presidential nomination. He cites a choice among conservatives and socialists and says he may decide as late as the convention day. Maddox says he would not run as a favorite son and notes uncertainty from party officials.

Atlanta, Ga Lester Maddox Barry Goldwater Alabama George C. Wallace Maddox Democratic Party Joe Sports Georgia Atlanta Callaway

McGovern Bid Gains Ground With Kennedy Aides Endorsement

Washington AP reports McGovern gains with endorsements from former Kennedy aides and two delegate votes while he pushes a Kennedy style Vietnam plank. He aims to capture 300 plus Kennedy delegates and uses TV rounds to launch his bid ahead of the Chicago convention. East Berlin police report 47 escape attempts over the wall in the past year.

Washington George McGovern Kennedy South McGovern Chicago Robert F. Kennedy Senate Robert John Kennedy Robert Kennedy Vietnam New York Nebraska iMcGovern Associated Press Assembly Jesse Unruh California Sen. McGovern Colorado Richard Gebhart Pierre Salinger Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr Frank Mankiewicz Will Humphrey McCarthy South Dakota

Annual Financial Statement and Proceedings Summary

Legal notices from the College Community School District and Linn County detail annual financial statements, board proceedings, and notices of forfeiture, probate, and public hearings. Entries name entities such as Cedar Rapids Gazette, various vendors, executors, and courts with dates around 1947 to 1968, listing expenditures, payrolls, and property contract statuses.

College Community Linn County Linn, Johnson, Benton

Driver Serving Short Jail Terms in Marengo

Terry James Shiffer, 23, of Des Moines, is in the Iowa county jail serving a 30 day sentence for reckless driving and a 3 day sentence for having no driver's license. He was arrested Sunday afternoon by the highway patrol at the Williamsburg interchange with Interstate 80 and arraigned before Justice of the Peace Tom McDonough in Marengo.

Marengo Terry James Shiffer Des Moines Iowa County Highway Patrol Williamsburg

Chariton Housing Board Invites Turnkey 80 Apartment Highrise

The Housing Board of Chariton Iowa invites private builders to participate in a Turnkey method to construct 80 apartments in a 2 to 4 story highrise on a site to be acquired by the developer. Contact the Chariton City Manager at 774-5991 for details and eligibility.

Housing Board of Chariton Iowa Charrton Department of Housing and Urban Development

Notice of Name Change for Midwest Reinsurance Underwriters

Notice declares amendment to articles of incorporation changing the name from Midwest Reinsurance Underwriters, Inc. to Cross & Company, Inc. Dated in Cedar Rapids Iowa in July 1968. By Joe Cross president and B M Cross secretary.

Incorpor N Midwest Reinsurance Underwriters, Inc Cross & Company, Inc Cedar Rapids Iowa Midwest Reinsurance Underwriters

Williams seeks annulment on grounds of fraud

In Iowa district court Carlene J Williams files for an annulment of marriage to Robert M Williams alleging marriage procured by fraud and while defendant had a living spouse. The petition requests general equitable relief and a court date in Cedar Rapids Linn County by September 11 1948 with default judgment possible. An attorney for the plaintiff.

District Court of Iowa Linn County Carlene J. Williams Robert M. Williams Cedar Rapids Guaranty

Estate of John Melichar Deceased Probate Notice

Notice to all interested in the estate of John Melichar Deceased that on November 4 1943 a will was admitted to probate in the district court and Leonard John Melichar was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims within six months of publication or be forever barred. Dated August 1 1968 Cedar Rapids Iowa. Mitchell Jackson Attorneys for Leonard John Melichar Cedar Rapids Iowa. Second publication August 1948.

Larry Bales Claude R. Cook Dorothy L. Cook Harry Edleman Ruth J. Edleman Stes Hull Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa Gerald Ray Edleman Po Wendons Maurice L State of Gladys Marie Woods Gladys Marie Woods Lloyd Leon Klopp Lloyd Lb. Klopp Lloyd Leen Klonp Lloyd L, Klonp Marion Pearl E. Quaas Walter &. Quaas Walter E. Quaas Alburnett District Court John Melichar John " Melichee Leonard John Melichar Iona Shea Mitchell & Jackson Sxncu William R. Kortson Ruth Kortson

Notice of Taking Bids for Removal of Trees in Cedar Rapids

Bids for removing 491 trees from Cedar Rapids streets and alleys must be submitted to the City Clerk by 9:00 p.m. August 19 1968. Proposals require a 10 percent bid deposit. Specifications are on file at the City Clerk’s office and may be mailed to interested bidders. Harold G. Schaefer, City Clerk, dated August 7 1968.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Rapids City Hall Pace Schaefer Harold G. Schaefer

Probate Notice in Walker Iowa Executors Named

Probate No 34396 for Walter W Baker deceased. On August 8 1968 the will dated April 29 1968 was admitted to probate in the court. Floyd William Baker and Lois Marie Baker named executors. Creditors must file claims for allowance. failure to file bars payment. Second publication August 19 1968. Cedar Rapids Iowa attorneys Silliman Gray Stapleton represent executors.

District Court State of Iowa Linn County Walter W. Baker Floyd William Baker Lois Marie Baker Floyd William Baker _. Walker Cedar Rapids Silliman, Gray & Stapleton

Iowa Commerce Commission Notice on Electric Franchise Petition

Officials publish notice that Iowa Electric Light and Power seeks a franchise to erect maintain and operate electric transmission lines in Linn County Iowa under Chapter 489 Voltages 34500 Delta 12500 Wye with route from Section 12 Township 83 North Range 8 West. Objections must be filed in triplicate within 20 days after second publication. Des Moines August 1.

Iowa State Commerce Commission Linn County Code of Iowa Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Cedar Rapids Iowa Delta Sid P.M Jan Suez

Probate Notice for Kortson Deceased in Marion Iowa

Probate No 34395 for William R Kortson deceased admitted May 4 1965 in Marion Iowa court. Ruth Kortson given notice that one year from second publication creditors must file claims for allowance or be barred. Dated August 19 1968. Ruth Kortson listed with White Stone Horan Marion IA.

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Inc Grant’ Williams Fordtown Willsie Cap and Gown Co Robert Russman Mary Cook Gale Curry David Schulte Medical Arts Midwest Visual Education Midwest Visual Education, Re- Mechnick Typewriter Co Moore and Bouse Passons Sport Center Phillips 66 Powers Regulator Co Owers Simtiat Vavra Lumber Co Tae Es Usi Chug Wilson Athletic Ichael Richard Faas AAK Iit Alan Fisch Mark GAP Ice Ee Neveeeaes- Plies Sherwin-Williams Co Sioux Gily Music Supply Smith ‘Corona Epair Swisher Feed & Lumber Vector Publications Boca Richardson Shop Larry Tow Pes Waite Loretta Lawrence Danny Jerry Hightshop Prey Teaver Et John Osland Michael Ratha Aint Carl Williams iJanet Sykes Robert Kingsley Muriel Robinson Marian Malatek C.c As J Robert Spidle Frank Pirks Jdames Jennings Joyce Ross Frank Pegump Mary Slycord Arcan UUI James Yanecek Henry Waltz, Jr Lenora Kolling Cseeseren Richard Jognemeson Duaith’ Whittemore Dixie Cable Alice Buol Sylvia Delbridge iDale Herren Ilydia Divishek Igerave Mornan Ene Martha Divishek Anitary Dairy Iganite Imal Arville Dubishar En Ee Charles 'Rain Transporta Tion Betty Emanuel Johnny's and Kavy’s Ondler Frank Valenta Tom Bowker & Sor Cook Rowley Construction Co E&s Electrical Fairfax State Savings Bank Ester Gowdy Inez Hartley Marguerite Havlicek Wilma Houser Margaret Iben Emma Kulhavy Adeline Lorene Marilyn Manaanelio Helen McConanahay Jewell Modracek Luella Morse Evelyn Patten Evalyn Ram Marcella Shaffer Theresa Shakespeare Maker Simon Lidbie Smehel Leana Shramek Doris Ruth Marie Lintner Cindy Beaty al Wiser Marilyn Cech Eileen Grinder Deena Reyhons Mary Ang Serbousek James Joan Hendriks Dale Herren Anne Naike Bonds Spavinos Bank Bonds Eria Kubias Sandore Stace Eugene Odoltraus Jane Beaulieu Dixie Judith Carter Zelma Bernisse Alfreda Evans Margaret_ Freemyer Karna Greaser Sharon Hopkins Nancy Hutton Carolyn Kadin Patricia Kay Carol Klouda Kathleen Knox Patricia Raney Julia Seidler Iva Jean Soukup Adelaide Stahle Oris Steinmetz Charlotte Battey Linda Berkland Mary Borg Helen Barrier Charles Dostal Richard Faas Meiten Kaschinitter David Martin Robert Meligren Ronald Cole Karnese Memahan Nancy Birkel Darrell Bogier Gloria Canney Carol Driver Ion Co Betty Julia Necelt Pauline Flory Nancy Kofron Muriel Schulte Barbara Spalding Monica Sullivan Bowler Tiehda “Mcdonald Cquelyn Dubishar Iva Jane Dee Bernice Zenisek Donald Jennings Marie Serbousek Fisch Judith Waittemore Once Christophersen Cook LaVerne Bruns Kennard Fearing Fischer Ay Fake Inc Thelma Truhlar Darwinson Elzabeth Bowersox Robert Clark Marie Frederick Joanna Glassberg Madelyn Irvine Eae Irma Kelly Vere Lassen Sandra_ Wolrab Delores Villers Cherveny Fern Goddard Nancy N Wargerst Flahertynne Linda Suchomel Ethel Bailey Richard Diehl Janice Lavarne GCMS Anne Elaine Willis Roberts Charles Campbell Aoeer Freeman Jean Lonn Mary McDonald Margaret, Ae Kenneth Smykil James Smyin Vocui Eae LaVerne Townsend Elizabeth DewWitte Rebecca Holstrom Erseerees Esther Liffring Margaret Lubbock Peter Radl C. F. Shadie David Steinmetz Linda Anderson LaVonne Swalley Annabelle Corbin Ae Seted Porella Lawrence Bips Rae Ore Eldred Dubishar Charles Goddard Lawrence Smith Wes Piaarry Wolfe Pay” Mitchell Andrie Cee Curt W Jennie Attwood Robert Attwood Gerald Baxter Iherry Meskimena Thomas Patten Dan Patterson Michael Phelan Susan Phillips Mark Prastka Mary Randles Barbara Ruth $i Srvikte Schneider Delores Sediace Ben Serbousek Sheilah Serbousek Danny Shakespeare Marcia Sheely Robert Spidie Becky Villers Kent Waychoff Patrick Welsh Mary Zahradnik Brett Dickinson Steven Verwiltiger Allen & Fisher Attorneys Marion, Lowa Econd White, Stone & Horan Geese Ees Jose PH L. Crane Horothy ‘Ou Donald F. Marx Helen A. Marx Joseph L. Crane Dorothy Crane Linn ‘County Wapsipinicon River Donald F. Marx Warren Co Acklev Glen €. Selzer Choolhouse Geneva Eee Eee Abov Marion Area Gazette D.M. Driver Justice of the Peace Tom McDonough WA ST AF Commerce Dick A. Wit Chatter B. Means Boennard F .Martin Docket E. & Storey iWhite, Stone & Horan
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