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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1971

Page

31

Old Settlers Honor Eckhart With Top Citizen Award

Raymond Eckhart, longtime Marion leader and former mayor, received the Linn County Old Settlers Assn outstanding senior citizen award at the annual reunion in Ely Park. Rev Lawrence Sprankle presented the plaque. Eckhart has served on Marion city cemetery board and Kiwanis, with new Old Settlers officers named and honorary notices given to long-time attendees.

Raymond Eckhart Mariog Eckhart Lawrence B. Sprankle Marion First Baptist Church Thomas E. McGowan Kenith McShane Springville L. B. DeWfees Marion Leta C. Marchant Vernon Brockman Avanis Sylvia McKinnon Cedar Rapids George Usher W. D. Neil Perry J. Lighty Leta McShane J. ©. Graham Llim County Denes Taylor Richard Radl Lisbon

YMCA Sets Swim Class Registration

YMCA Marion branch opens fall swim lesson registrations and confirms automatic fall enrollments for current swimmers. Sept 13 14 changes only. 2 pm junior Wesaving starts Sept 18 in Marion pool. mixed team by age groups. scuba from Sept 13 7 pm. women’s lessons Sept 14 10 am. adult coed Sept 14 3 30 pm. family swims midweek and weekends. political ads and local notices included.

Marion Branch Y Office Marion Tus John Stuart

Wildcat Strike Ends At John Deere Plant

In Dubuque AP reports a one day wildcat strike by 3100 John Deere Tractor Works workers ends after UAW locals walkout. Local president Patrick Dillon says the illegal protest centered on a wage dispute and will dissolve as workers return upon company assurance the issue would not be dismissed before their return.

Dubuque John Deere United Auto Workers Patrick Dillon Eaton Ieee Peatiang Clark Percu

Probe continues into police car cycle accident

Iowa City officials debate fault in a Wednesday collision between a police patrol car and a motorcycle. Three witnesses say the officer ran a red light while on an official call. The cyclist, University of Iowa student Thomas L Wickerson III, remains in fair condition with broken ribs a punctured lung and back injuries.

Towa City Iowa City Jay Honahan Cyelist Patrick McCarney Dan Sellers McCarney Sellers Thomas L Wickerson University of Iowa

Amana Baker Dies at Home in Middle Amana

Amana Baker died Thursday at his residence. He owned Haba Bakery from 1963 to 1968 and managed Amana Society Bakery from 1929 to 11. Survived by his wife Emilie two sons Fred and Jack of Middle Amana a daughter Mrs Clifford Prunpold a brother William a sister Mrs Carl Metz and ten grandchildren. Services Saturday at 1 at Middle Amana Community church burial in Middle Amana. Visitation after 3 30 Friday at the family home Hoover Valentine funeral home Marengo in charge.

Middle Amana Community Church Middle Amana Hoover-Valentine Funeral Home Marengo Incharge

Statistically Average Family by 8. Dramroons Ayres Jr and Crestwood

Crestwood Missouri. Henry Crews family is described as statistically typical American by Census Bureau data. The Crews live in a five room suburb near St Louis with two teenage sons, an annual income around 10000, a brick ranch home, and work ethic shaping daily life. Mrs Crews works full time at Kentucky Fried Chicken to help send sons to college.

Dramroons Ayres, Jr York Timag Vica Crestwood Middle America Henry Crews Crews St. Louis Census Bureau U.S Ian Vietnam Tenky Parks Department Missouri Ronard Gene Bruce Lee

Council Seeks Clarity on Teacher Pay After Freeze

Washington AP reports confusion over the Nixon era wage freeze for 2.1 million teachers. The Cost of Living Council clarifies that master contracts starting before Aug 15 grant scheduled raises, while teachers on individual contracts face varying eligibility and timing rules.

Council Washington Nixon Cost of Living Council National Education Assn Sts

Sheriff Sets Fee For Examination Of Jail Records

Johnson County Sheriff Schneider announced a new fee for extended examinations of jail records after a court ordered openness. The court ruling by Judge Harold Vietor required access to probation and juvenile files, and the sheriff said the $4 per hour charge applies only to lengthy sessions requiring deputy supervision. The sheriff plans to appeal the decision while allowing quick lookups without a fee.

Towa City Johnson County Schneider Ces

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