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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1968

Page

3

Marion Jaycees Sponsor Art Show August 24 in City Park

The Marion Jaycees announce an art show August 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the city park featuring Mrs. Frank Bosh wife of the Cedar Rapids mayor with a collection of Czechoslovakian art and the Easter Seal Society of Iowa displaying handicapped artists work. Lyle Wessle hosts a photographic exhibit. local exhibitors include Ted Ford Bert Baynes and Mrs. Bruno Rinas. A prize will be awarded for the best work.

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

Edgington seeks clarification of contributions law

Sheffield Republican Floyd Edgington says he will back a bill next session to clarify political contributions and reporting statutes. He criticizes current procedures as meaningless noting that records fail to disclose individual salaries or committee expenses, and points out that both parties may evade the law via special committees.

Sheffield Floyd Edgington Edgington House Secretary of State

Walker Woman Injured When Car Rolls Over

Carol Schmitz, 19, of rural LaPorte City is hospitalized in Waterloo after her car rolled over four miles west of Walker on Saturday night near Highway 150. She is in good condition following the accident.

Walker Carol Schmitz LaPorte City Waterloo Highway 150

Maddox Considers Presidential Bid as Democrat Reform Stance

Georgia Governor Lester Maddox, a Democrat who backed Goldwater in 1964, says he may seek his party’s presidential nomination. He claims a candidacy would present a choice among one conservative and three socialists, and notes he has not discussed the idea with party officials.

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

McGovern's Bid Struggles To Take Off In 1960 Race

Washington AP report on Senator George McGovern entering the Democratic presidential contest amid mixed support from Kennedy aides and delegates. McGovern aims to gain Kennedy delegates and use television to boost his late campaign while Humphrey and McCarthy doubt his impact. He plans to quit the Senate if nominated.

Washington George McGovern Karl Mundt McGovern Chicago Robert F. Kennedy Senate Robert John Kennedy Robert Kennedy Vietnam Kennedy New York Nebraska Associated Press Assembly Jesse Unruh California Sen. McGovern Humphrey McCarthy South Dakota House

Legal notices annual pine JAL statement and summary of proceedings

The document records a district level financial statement for the year ending June 30, 1968, listing numerous vendors and services ranging from electronics, chemicals, supplies, and repairs to transportation and printing. It includes figures, names of companies, and a public hearing notice for Cedar Rapids streets and tree removals. It also contains probate notices for the estate of John Melichar with executor Leonard John Melichar and guidance for filing claims and deadlines.

College Communist Ae Pag Linn, Johnson, Coer Board of Said

Berlin Wall toll rises as guards shoot escapees

East Berlin police report 47 people killed trying to cross the Berlin Wall in the past year, according to the East German government. The figure was released Monday amid ongoing tensions and security measures along the barrier.

Driver Serving Short Sentences 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 at the Williamsburg interchange with I 80 and arraigned before Justice Tom McDonough in Marengo.

Marengo Terry James Shiffer Des Moines Iowa Highway Patrol Williamsburg Justice of the Peace Tom McDonough

Chariton Housing Board invites turnkey builders for 80 apartments

The Housing Board of Chariton Iowa seeks private builders or developers to use turnkey methods to construct 80 apartments in a 2 3 or 4 story building or a highrise on a site chosen by the developer and approved by the Housing Board and the Housing Assistance Office of HUD. Interested builders should contact the Chariton City Manager’s office at telephone 774 5991 for details.

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

Cross & Company Inc changes name from Midwest Reinsurance Underwriters

Notice states Midwest Reinsurance Underwriters Inc amended articles to change the name to Cross & Company Inc. dated in Cedar Rapids Iowa on July 18. Signatures: Cross, President. B B M Cross, Secretary.

Midwest Reinsurance Underwriters, Inc Cross & Company, Inc Coder Rapids Iowa Cross & Ompany, Inc Yd — Cross B. B. M. Cross

Notice of Will and Estate for Gladys Marie Woods

Notice is given to all interested in the estate of Gladys Marie Woods deceased. On August 9 1968 the last will dated April 25 1968 was admitted to probate in Linn County Iowa District Court. Lloyd Leon Klopp aka Lloyd L Klopp was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims within six months of second publication and actions within one year. Dated August 9 1948 Marion Iowa Alien Fisher. Second publication August 19.

P. Oeats Arron Med Ee District Court State of Iowa Linn County John Melichar John Mencner Melichar Leonard John Melichar Edar Rapids Shea, Mitchell & Jackson Cedar Rapids S Marie Woods Gladys Marie Woods Gladys Marle Fider Lloyd Leon Klopp Lloyd L. Klopp Marion Walter W. Baker Floyd William Baker Lois Marie Baker Secon Pole Estate Floyd William Baker Alker Silliman, Gray & Stapleton Gene OT Robate William R. Kortson Wilton R. Kortson William RR. Kortson Ruth Kortson Pearl E. Quaas Pear E. Quaas Walter E. Quaas Alburnett

Notice in Linn County district court over annulment petition

In Linn County Iowa Darlene Williams sues Robert Williams seeking an annulment on grounds of fraud and marriage while one spouse alive. Court filing requests general equitable relief and requires appearance by September 11, 1968 in Cedar Rapids. Attorney for plaintiff at 510 Guaranty Building.

Origehal Linn Coun Darlene Williams Robert M. Williams Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa Idettion Guaranty

Notice Of Bids For Cedar Rapids Tree Removals

The City of Cedar Rapids invites bids to remove 491 trees from streets and alleys. Bids due 9:00 a.m. August 28, 1968, opened publicly by the City Council. Bid bonds 10 percent. Specifications at City Clerk’s office. notices mailed upon request. Published August 12 and 13, 1968.

al al Ps. Iowa Tee City Teer Rapids Iowa Out Cit Cedar Rapids Cedar Harold Aro Chy Ceiowa Harold Schaefer

Probate notice of will and executors for Walter W Baker

Notice of probate of the will dated April 29 1968 for Walter W Baker deceased naming Floyd William Baker and Lois Marie Baker as executors. Citations request creditors file claims within one year and provide allowance. publication date August 19 1968. Cedar Rapids Iowa attorneys Silliman Gray Stapleton represent executors.

Official Notice of Franchise for Electric Line in Linn County

Iowa Electric Light and Power Company seeks a franchise to erect maintain and operate an electric transmission line in Linn County. The petition specifies 34500 volts three phase delta and 12500 volts three phase wye with route starting near section 12 township 83 north range 8 west and extending about 1.75 miles. objections must be filed in triplicate within 20 days after second publication.

Iowa State Commerce Commission Linn County Iowa Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Cedar Rapids Delta

Forfeiture Notice Over Due Payments in Cedar Rapids Property

Gerald Ray Edleman executor lists failure to pay May July 1968 installments of 100 dollars each on the Lot 7 Block 3 Hulls Addition Cedar Rapids Iowa. Vendors Harry Edeman Ruth J Edleman and Claude Cook Dorothy Cook seek contract forfeiture after 30 days if terms not performed and costs paid. Third publication dated August 12 1968.

Larry Balsandars Bales Wae c Dorothy Dreniees Harry Edeman Ruth J. Edleman Claude Cook Dorothy L. Cook Hull Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa Gerald Ray Edleman Harry Edleman Maurice L. Nathanson Guaranty

Notice of Probate Will and Appointment of Executor

The court admits the will of Wilton R Kortson to probate. Ruth Kortson is named executor. creditors must file claims within six months after the second publication, or be barred. Dated August 1968 in Marion Iowa.

Appointment of Executor for Pear E Quaas Deceased

Notice to all interested in the estate of Pear E Quaas, deceased. Walter E Quaas of Alburnett Iowa was appointed executor in the above court. Creditors must file claims for allowance by the stated deadline or be forever barred. Dated August 9 1968.

Notice of Forfeiture of Real Estate Contract TQ 1085 HL Crane

Notice to Crane and Dorothy Crane that the January 28 1967 contract with vendors F Marx and H Marx and buyer Joseph L and Dorothy Crane for Lot 33 in Ley Avaitor's S Bist No 32 Linn County Iowa is in default. Partial payments and 1967 taxes unpaid plus penalties trigger forfeiture provisions and possible action September.

Crane Dorothy F. Marx Helenix Joseph L Nota Dorothy Crane Linn County Iowa Wapsipinicon Ley Avaitor

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