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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1969

Page

5

Franzenburg Named King's Food Manager in Iowa Illinois division

Des Moines Iowa IDPA Former State Treasurer Paul Franzenburg was named general manager of the Iowa Illinois division of King's Food Host USA He is president of Franzenburg Provision Co and a former two term state treasurer He was the Democratic candidate for governor in 1968 L C Price president of King's Food praised his background and expansion plans King's operates 93 restaurants in 14 states and Canada Iowa has 23 units with six more under contract and others planned

DES Moines IDPA Paul Franzenburg Friday Iowa- Illinois King’s Food Host USA Franzenburg Franzenburg Provision Co Conrad West Des Moines L. C. Price King’s Food Iowa Development Commission Iowa Illinois

Apparent Hit and Run Fatality Near Hampton Iowa

John E. Pritchard, 40, of rural Hampton, died at a Iowa City hospital from injuries in an apparent hit and run early Wednesday. He was found on highway 3 east of Hampton with his car nearby in a ditch. Sheriff Ralph Jones said he likely began walking toward Hampton when struck by a passing vehicle, probably a truck. Pritchard had recently retired after 23 years in military service.

Hampton John E. Pritchard Iowa City Pritchard Highway 3 Franklin County Ralph Jones

Cyclist Injured In Collision At Independence

Special to The Gazette Independence Larry Miller 19 sustained a concussion and minor injuries after his motorcycle collided with a car at a highway 20 crossing. Everett G Wright 60 admitted pulling from a stop sign before seeing Miller. Miller hospitalized at Peoples hospital. Investigation ongoing.

the Gazette Independence Larry Miller Independence Everett G. Wright Miller Wright Peoples Hospital

Davenport Boy Falls Three Stories to Sidewalk

A three year old Davenport boy Bradley Debor is in critical condition at Mercy hospital after falling three stories from a window onto a sidewalk. He was playing at his home when he leaned out the window and toppled over the ledge, authorities said.

Davenport UPI Mercy Hospital Bradley Debor Joan Debor

Slight G O P Lead In Iowa Registration Report

In Iowa Republicans hold a slight statewide edge over Democrats per a Friday report by Secretary of State Melvin Synhorst. Among 27 cities reporting, 160 784 Republicans 159 223 Democrats and 238 239 non affiliated voters. Total registrations 598 246 up about 5 000 from last year. Voter registration is mandatory in cities over 10 000 population.

Des Moines Iowa Melvin Synhorst Synhorst

Minister Won't Teach in Fall in Massena

In Massena the 39 year old Methodist minister Stephen Cree will not teach Science this fall at the Cumberland Massena Community school district. Superintendent Collins Bower says reports Cree will be paid the contract anyway are incomplete and inaccurate. Cree drew controversy after his book The New Act of Sex while serving multiple United Methodist churches. Local residents pressured the district to keep Cree from teaching, prompting an offer of contract payment to prevent him starting next week.

Youth Charged With Larceny In Carm One Car Theft

A 16 year old Cedar Rapids boy faced larceny charges after stealing a car from the 3900 block Mt. Vernon road SE registered to Henry Olerich. The owner nabbed the youth after he abandoned the vehicle. A 15 year old girl was charged as an accomplice. both released to parents and referred to probation.

Cedar Rapids Mt. Vernon Road Henry Olerich Lamp Lite Lane

Marengo Girl Reported Purse Snatch Incident

Angie Berry a 16 year old Marengo girl reported two tall heavy girls about five seven in height snatched her purse behind 912 Twelfth street SE at about 945 p m. Authorities found no money in the purse. Berry estimated the suspects ages at 17 to 18.

Marengo Angie Berry Twelfth Street SE Miss Berry

Interstate 80 Crash Kills Man. Several Injured Near Avoca

One man died and three others were lightly injured in a two car collision on Interstate 80 near the 59 junction. Jack A. Hanna, 41, of Colorado Springs Colorado, died on arrival at a Council Bluffs hospital.

AVOCA Highway 59 Jack A. Hanna Colorado Springs Colo Council Bluffs

Davenport voters approve city buses and bonds

Davenport residents approved buying the city transit system with a 92 percent majority 9504 in favor 872 opposed and authorized issuing bonds for 500000 to purchase buses equipment and garages. They rejected extending elected terms to four years by about two to one.

Davenport UPI

Cornell Admissions Names Two Counselors for College

MT VERNON Two admissions counselors have been named at Cornell college. They are P. Gerald McEnany of Cedar Rapids and Irwin Terry Tucker Jr. of Woodstock Illinois. McEnany earned a BA in political science from the University of Iowa and served in the U S Army in Korea. Tucker is a 1969 Cornell graduate in psychology.

MT Vernon Cornell College P. Gerald McEnany Cedar Rapids Irwin “Terry” Tucker, Jr Woodstock, Il McEnany University of Iowa U.S. Army Korea Tucker Cornell

Flight Breakfast at Traer Airport Sunday

Traer's annual flight breakfast will be held at the Traer Municipal airport Sunday. Breakfast is free for those who fly in. others pay a charge. The event features all day airplane rides and model airplane flying, sponsored by the Traer Jaycees.

Traer Traer Municipal Traer Jaycees

Grape Picketing To Resume in Davenport

National Food stores in Davenport and the Quad Cities Grape Boycott committee reached an agreement clearing the way for resumed picketing at the store. An attorney for the stores said a motion will be filed seeking dismissal of a temporary court order.

California National Davenport Alvin Cross UPI National Food Stores Quad Cities

FASTEETH Advertisement For Denture Security

Advertisement promotes FASTEETH to secure dentures while eating or talking. It touts firmer fit for upper and lower dentures, alkaline formula with no tummy taste, and urges regular dental checkups.

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