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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1972

Page

7

Marion Independent School District Opening Day Enrolment Figures

Opening day enrollment falls 128 students from last year with a total of 2 582. Superintendent Dr Richard M Sorenset stated in 1971 that high school 777 junior high 481, Eqiersai 283, Irving 188, Longfellow 141, Mentzer 441, Starry 310 and Washington 238.

Marion Independent Richard M. Sorenset Eqiersai Irving Longfellow Mentzer Starry Washington

Linn-Mar School Enrollment Up in Opening Day Figures

The Linn-Mar school district reports 308 students enrolled on the opening day of Whod, rising to 2 904 for the same day in 1971. Enrollment by building lists include Bowman Woods 583 Indian Creek 497 Wilkins 370 Main 415 and the high school 812.

Twenty-Ninth Avenue Linwood Acres Alburnett Road Linn-Mar Alburnet Road Bowman Woods Wilkins Main

Riis, Speake, Cherry Obituaries Highlight Marion Area Deaths

Obituaries note the deaths of Doreen E Riis 63 in Cedar Rapids hospital and Elmer F Cherry 86 Marion area resident with graveside and church services planned. Reports mention Jay B Speake longtime Marion educator and superintendent, survivors including spouses children and siblings. Also includes local notices of meetings, employment ads, and a Marion car fire with extensive vehicle damage.

Comey Des ‘Moines Cedar Rapids Hospital Des’ Moines Martin E. Riis Marta M. Riis Marilyn M. Riis Glendale Cemetery Des Moines Murdoch Chapel Marion Jay B. Speake George Speake Welker Song Karl. Helbig Forrest McCalley Alburnett

Recycling Center reports nine months of activity

In its first nine months the Recycling Center at 640 Eleventh Street NE reported processing 100 tons of newspapers 10 tons of glass 16 tons of cardboard and magazines and a half ton of aluminum. Mrs Ray Bertrand president of the Citizens Environmental Council noted the center draws material from Linn Joh n an Cedar Jones and Benton counties and plans to pursue federal funds for city and county integration.

Eleventh Street Ray Bertrand Citroens Environmental Council Linn Johnaan Cedar Jones Benton Cascade Cascade City Equneil and Jaycees South Cascade Jones County Conservation Agency

Manchester Man 21 Faces Breakin Courts

Larry Emmert 21 of Manchester was arrested Monday night in connection with several breakins in Manchester and Delaware counties during July and August. Authorities said he was linked to burglaries at Nixon Feed Co., Del‑Q farms, Jack and Dill Grocery, The Bare, VEW Club, and the county shop. More arrests were expected as police investigate.

Manchester Larry Enmert Delaware Emmert Nixon Feed Co

Young Man Accused Of Stealing At Quaker Oats Plant

Lindsey and Harold were held on charges of larceny motor vehicle and parole violation. Lindsey believed to be the thief at the Quaker Oats plant. he is on parole from a 1806 larceny conviction and a ten year sentence.

Harold & Lindsey Lindsey

Proposed Freeway 561 Protests Hit Dubuque

In Dubuque locals protest a planned Freeway 561 corridor expected to displace 674 residences and 200 businesses. Officials estimate project costs around 190 to 159 million dollars with total area value near 100 million. A council member urged strong opposition after the highway commission held a corridor hearing on September 14.

Comnniczian Wid Eeeeration Daerd al Shermmaney SS Embrea Dubuque Justmann Dunoe Ala

Johnson County Board Approves Paving and Equipment Expenditures

Johnson County board approves two paving contracts totaling 277,051.42 dollars for sections of county roads near Swisher and Cosgrovo TV road, plus a 1,014.4 dollar sheriff’s office photo equipment expense. The action includes a grant funded remainder and a new county employee fringe benefits policy review.

Cosgrovato TV Lmits Swisher Sheriff's Office Gomien Towa Crime Commission Ithe Peeple Scot Iowa Cine Omealasion

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