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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1976

Page

11

Marion district maintains lunch prices for 1976 77 year

Marion Independent school district will keep lunch prices at 50 cents for elementary 55 cents for junior and senior high and 70 cents for adults. A five day or 26 day ticket saves five cents per day and a 20 day ticket is new. Type A lunches offered with milk included. Free and reduced lunch eligibility based on family income levels with new thresholds and 30 percent income exception rules. Applications available in all schools and at the board office.

Marion Independent School Marge Ferris Marion Independent Smith Board of Education Longfellow School

New Hot Line For Car Owners

Burlington Iowa AP reports a toll free number 1 800 424 9393 for questions about vehicle defects and manufacturers recalls. Assistant Attorney General Julian Garrett, head of consumer protection, says callers can get information on unsafe cars and how to file claims against manufacturers.

Burlington

Drink Blamed In Boat Fight On Mississippi River

Burlington police say alcohol contributed to a fistfight aboard a nine towboat on the Mississippi. Captains Jeffrey Thivodeaux and Kenneth Carter clashed four miles downriver from Burlington over command of Bayou St. John. Carter was treated for mouth and jaw injuries. the Big P Tow Co vessel is involved and FBI is investigating.

Burlington Mississippi Jeffrey Thivodeaux Larose Kenneth Carter Chiptey Fis Bayou St Joh Thivodeaux Carter Big P Towing Co St. Lowis Coast Guand Anid FBI

Linn-Mar district registration reminders for students

Linn-Mar students and junior high newcomers are reminded of district wide registration on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 am to 5 pm at their buildings. Kindergarten and all other students register. fees lunch tickets and medical forms are collected.

Linn-Mar

Bumper Sticker Ruling Near Johnson County Courthouse

A district judge ruled that bumper stickers and campaign buttons may be displayed near the Johnson County Courthouse during absentee ballot counting. The decision allows Baker to wear a campaign button and display his candidacy on his briefcase, and held that the activity did not violate election laws.

Iowa City Johnson County Bob Baker Johnson County Board of Supervisors Baker Delores Rogers Iowa University of Iowa Robert Osmundson

Eighth Iowan Identified as Flood Victim

Des Moines Red Cross lists Chad Haskell 5 as the eighth Iowa victim of the Big Thompson canyon flood on July 31. The boy’s parents, grandparents, and other relatives in Des Moines are named among the deceased. About 20 Iowans remained unaccounted for, with other identified victims including Louise Becker 75 and Gregory Harmon 19.

DES Moines American Red Cross Big Thompson River Canyon Chad Haskell Chad Willian T. Haskell William F. Haskell Ketly Lemon Red Cross Louise Becker Waverly Wanburo College Conrad Becker Gregory Harmon Reakuk

Gesing Receives B S in Business Admin at Christopher Newport

Charles F. Gesing of 1438 First Avenue SE graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Christopher Newport College in Newport News.

Charles F. Gesing First Avenue SE Chastopher Newpor College Newport News,s

Services Wednesday For George Martin

Fairfax George E Martin SO rural Fairfax died Sunday at his home after a long illness Born Nov 26 1895 near Watkins he farmed most of his life He married Elizabeth Berry in 1919 she died in 1823 He then married Clara Murphy Oct 4 1933 at Fairfax He was a member of St Patrick s Catholic church Fairfax Surviving include three sons Raphael John Van Home George Norway six daughters and many grandchildren A brother and a sister Also 21 grandchildren Services 10 am Wednesday at St Patrick s Fairfax Rosary Tuesday at 9 by the Rev William Arquitt and the National Catholic Society of Foresters at Teahen s Cedar Rapids where friends may call after Tuesday

Fairfax George E. Martin Watkins Mr. Martin Elizabeth Berry Clara Murphy Martin St. Patrick's Catholic Church Raphael John Van St. Patrick's Church William Arquitt National Catholic Society of Foresters Teahen’s Cedar Rapids

Emperor Haile Selassie Stripped of Power in 1974 Coup

On this date in 1974 the Ethiopian army dethroned Emperor Haile Selassie ending his long rule and shifting power to military leaders.

Haile Selassie Ethiopia

Haig Downgrades Soviet Blitzkrieg Fears

Gen Alexander Haig says Western fears of a Soviet blitz reaching the Rhine in 48 hours are unfounded though he notes Warsaw Pact gains in surprise attack capability. He urges NATO to expand early warning with 20 to 30 radar jets and critiques a Belgian general’s theoretical Rhine blitz scenario as based on incomplete data.

Hamburg West Germany Alexander Haig Rhine River Warsaw Pact NATO

Decorah Prohibits Student Drinking

Decorah school board met in special session to review a committee report on student drinking outside school hours. The panel recommended keeping the conduct code intact with a five week ineligibility penalty, after researching 400 hours. Several students were previously barred from a trip to New Orleans for alleged drinking violations.

Decorah New Orlents

Police Arrest Two on Drunk Driving Counts

Cedar Rapids police charged two persons with drunk driving Saturday night and Sunday. Jeffrey V. Beat 24 of 2060 Glass road NE was arrested in the 1000 block of Third avenue SE at 2 56 p m Saturday after his car struck a parked vehicle. Henry James Galloway 45 of 142 N street SW was arrested at 10 10 p m Sunday in front of his residence. Police said they spotted his car diving on the wrong side of the road in the 206 block of Eighth avenue SW and followed him.

Cedar Rapids Jeffrey V. Beat Glass Road Third Avenue Henry James Galloway N Street Eighth Avenue

Zimmerman Sentenced On Possession Charge

Ken L Zimmerman, 24, Toledo, was found guilty of possessing stolen property valued over $20. He received a deferred five year sentence in the men’s reformatory at Anamosa by District Judge John L Hyland and was placed on parole. The charge stemmed from taking a portable fireplace on October 26 found at his residence, owned by Mr and Mrs Robert Tvedt of Montour.

Toledo Ken. L. Zimmerman Anamosa John L. Hyland Zimmerman Robert Tvedt Montour

Iowa to reprint map adding 176 communities

The Iowa Department of Transportation will add 176 unincorporated communities and 18 unincorporated towns to the next state highway map while removing at least 112 towns not meeting criteria. About 1.5 million copies of the 1576 map are being printed for distribution.

Ames UPI Iowa Iowa Department of Transportation IDOT Robert Studer TIDOT Beebeetown Teds Grove Lakewood Warren County Amana Iowen Parises

Child's Death Ruled Drowning in Coralville Reservoir

Peter Mika, 3, of Oak Park Alabama, died after being pulled unconscious from the Coralville reservoir West Overlook area. He survived on the scene before being taken to Mercy hospital in Iowa City where authorities ruled the cause as drowning. Four drownings have occurred in Johnson County this year. Beckman-Butherus' handled local arrangements.

Coralville Peter Mika Oak Park Iowa City West Overlook Coralville Reservoir Johnson County Mercy Hospital Beckman-Butherus

Donald L. Byers Rites Planned in Central City

Donald L. Byers age 60 a lifelong Central City resident died Sunday at his home Born July 29 1916 near Prairieburg he was married to Dorothy Wenger Feb 26 1938 in Cedar Rapids He worked as a farm implement mechanic and belonged to the United Methodist Church of Central City Surviving are his wife two sons Norman and Keith a daughter Mrs John Carpenter seven grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Frank Andrews and Mrs Hamlin Rollins Services are 9 00 am Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Central City Friends may call at Murdoch s in Central City after 1 pm Tuesday The casket will not be opened after the service

Central City Donald L. Byers Prairieburg Dorothy Wenger Cedar Rapids Byers United Methodist Church of Norman Byers Keith Byers Monticello John Carpenter Frank Andrews Hamlin Rollins Marion United Methodist Church Murdoch's

Blouin Names Six To Staff For 1976 Reelection

Rep. Mike Blouin Iowa announces five campaign field coordinators and a finance coordinator for his 1976 bid. Named are Bob Defendi Dubuque Sara Gaylor Waverly Kurt Meyer St Ansgar Randy Hatteburg Fonda Tim McClinnon Clinton as field coordinators for multiple counties and Jack Werteberger Dubuque as finance coordinator.

Mike Blouin Iowa Bob Defendi Dubuque Dubuque County Sara Gaylor Waverly Clinton County Kurt Meyer St. Ansgar Linn County Randy Hatteburg Fonda Cedar Delaware Jackson Jones County Tim McClinnon Clinton Aliamakee Clayton Fayette Winneshiek Jack Werteberger Blouin

Public Notice of Construction Project and Bids

The Department of Transportation announces a public construction project with immediate start and estimated cost around 150000. Prospective subcontractors and workers are invited for excavation concrete masonry roofing sheet metal and plumbing and related trades. A project manager and design team will supervise bidding and scheduling with completion expected per bid results.

Puslic Sid West Toro Ts Ormeacr Department of Torsdoretion Dudoing Crete Piumbne Oden Ewertet Trinses Socitines

Malone Calls for Calm Over Basic Skills Debate

Cedar Rapids board candidate Frank Malone told the High Twelve club that panic over basic skills isn’t justified. He praised Supt Marvin Maire's curriculum planning and said the district has slowed new changes while addressing reading writing and spelling concerns amid broader societal factors. Malone, from director district 3, plans future campaign criticisms. election is September 14.

Frank Malone Cedar Rapids Malone

The Lava Hot Spot

The United Press International report notes Indonesia harbors the greatest volcano concentration with about 75 eruptions recorded in history.

United Press International Indonesia

Notice of Will Probate Without Administration in Linn County

Notice states Ernest L Decious estate in Linn County Iowa Probate No P359 0876. The last will was admitted to probate with no administration and any action to set aside must be brought within six months from the date of second publication. City of Fairfax clerk and court details included.

District Court State of Iowa Linn County Ernest L Decigus Ernest L. Decious Gore Secon Kenge, Perry St. Glers Vite, Stone and Heron Horners City OF Fairfax Feirfax I Stollmon R. Carver R. Stollen Brown Kathie Hawke Brecht Bord of Adjustment Bennig Merza Tar Dennis Merta Éxsf Argerty Dennis Merte Carver R. Stallman BR. Carver Stallman E Brown Kettle Henke Levi Mrr Coxtrom Piomins R. Wood Pond 2 Commereigh Ar. Wood Lcense The Woods Pomerty Sy R Carver K. Stallman Ee Brown Kathie Henke Varin Wore Corr Son Holl Fairtex Linn Gurch Robert Johnson Steeded Clinton Clinton Township Oroiher Fire District Mio Kubasa Vernon Cerveny Soaig Otraci Linn County Sneritis Hoch Chemicalal, SR McGrigor Speed Press Insurance Dept. Fallox Ladlows Rest Rentai Meadhestar Ladspon Schwertetecer Uii Sheron Vola Mist Linga Seaver Llluminous Mater Mera Concrete Mount Mariette Wolford Lumber City of CR Lana Air Sk Radas Gazette Linn Co Sneritt Tow State Industries Leah McLeod Ling Co ASL Eds OH Virginia Soukun Stalimon Mano ™ Virgens Sopkua City INC New Dimensions, Inc Cedar Rapids Dosted Fire & Casually Building Second Avenue SE Ceder Rapids Towo Stephan Jackson Incor Sis Backa Ee Coenoty Surising, Son High Second Avenue Jaw Rober J. Bunt Sheg Jackson & Irvine Peers Fine & Casuaity Second Avenue Destrict Court of Iowa Inn Corey Smoail Claims Diviewn Delta Investment CO Plain Larry K. Butterfield RON Rude ALOVE Lever Avenue Plomtitt James E. Robenhouse Cedar Roots Iine Lowe Cour Lown First Avenue Bridge Lowa. Cn Rachel Hions Linn County Court House Cedar Ravids Seagate Cam County L. Gayle Frebora Sid Gauinet Gayle Frepers Underwood North Dakota Stooge Jawa

Probate Notice for Leonard B. Steamy Estate

Probate No PIN 275 in District Court of Iowa for Leonard B. Steamy deceased. Creditors and interested parties must file claims by six months from publication. Cecilia Stazy and others named as executors. Court clerk to issue letters testamentary after allowance. notice dated August 18, 1676.

Troronee District Court of State of Lows Bing Te Esme Ceokerd Stny Leonard B. Steamy Leonord Stastov Cote Zis Dav Sarit Cecilia Sang Oates Cesar Ranek Owe Oate Babson

Notice of Probate of Arnold H Stark Estate

Public notice advertises probate of the estate of Arnold H Stark deceased in Linn County. It names executor appointment, overdue actions to contest the will, and requests creditors to present claims within six months from the second publication. The notice is dated August 1976 and signed by Helen S Stark and attorney W Howard Smith.

ROTI Linn Arnold Stark Arnold H. Stark Janusey Store Nonce Io Ma District Court Batemis Helen Stork Cedar Rapids W. Howard Smite Gecer Rapids

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Board Ken Smith Twn Sheriff Medical Society Rowe Phyteron Foundation Teleon Ambassador Lounge William Verlet Howe Sixth Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital Grace Baptist Church Methuselah Club South Fifteenth Street YMCA Marion Ymca Rainbow Assembly No. 124 Masonic Temple Kiwanis — Hiawatha Trails Kiwanis Club Jat Sambo Johnson Courthouse Lowan George Martin Haig Gen Studer Town Conservation Commission Bentonsport Linn Jones County Stone City Grant Woods Farrar Adelphi Polk County Jordan Boone Shipley Story Bangor van Cleve Marshall Donald Byers Sugus Dom Char Christensen Apri Cdove Nemec Thinighetan Teesto Walford Ernie Rim D. Uthosh Ss. Esser D. Peiffer M. Sarthan Kutt OW MM. Bartosh D. Peiter Paymen League of Iowa Municipanties Fog Esser Light & Power CO Erle Jett Kulhavy Water & Sewane E. Kulhavy AL Bartosh J . Objectors Don Hott Galen Grote Vern Nelson FHA Airport Commission Esser E Kulnovy Ciclemen M. Bartosh Kuttavy Cpaove Coss Denn Pegurp OSE Peerrde Srebota Ste John Rall Decensen Sored Osice Sake & Esiget Samick Court Steves Gay Pt Auoog Keonert Eis SC Bete & Seconc Publica Eoote Ro Rapegee Tower Tn Emma J. Butler Clarms Saul Catherine & Warnhott Louis J. Vernna Cedar Raings O. We. Lawrence Rodlds Mid-America Auto Parts, Inc Iawa Mit-America Aut Posts, Inc Urn County Cone of Cedar Rookts Amdamerica Burris PFS Shell Suzette 10Th Street Motion Office
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