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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1968
Page
3
Linn-Mar officials report progress on two building sites with equipment moving into the high school shop addition and seven of eight temporary structures completed and in use. Classes begin limitedly Tuesday and administration areas near occupancy by December.
St Josephs school opens with 408 students. Principal Sister Mary Henry leads a staff including Sister James Mary and Mrs Deloris Ross in first grade and other teachers across grades one through eight. Additional faculty cover music religion and physical education.
Long Binh Vietnam scene where scores of American prisoners rioted in the LBJ stockade. One GI was killed, 59 injured, four guards and the acting warden hurt as fires destroyed 10 buildings and 719 prisoners faced the chaos.
The Edgewood Building Service received a 70382 contract for a two story educational addition to the First Lutheran church in Manchester. The 58 by 42 foot brick wing will house 12 classrooms and restrooms with folding partitions. Construction starts now with completion planned next year. architects are Thorson Brom Broshar and Snyder. church building chair is D William Johnson.
Frederick Andresse, 25, of Jacksonville Florida, was sentenced to 15 to 20 years after pleading guilty to the April 4 murder of 21 year old Carol Sue Edleman Webb in Webb Iowa. A handgun traced to him led to his arrest at Chicago O'Hare Airport hours after the shooting. Edleman had come to Chicago to seek work as an airline stewardess and was found shot in a motel room.
Police detained at least two Democratic delegates in anti-war demonstrations and held a third on the convention floor over credential disputes. New Hampshire chair David Hoeh, Tulsa county chair Thomas Frasier, and others identified themselves in police court the next day.
Independence authorities investigate two break ins on Wednesday night in Buchanan County. Thieves stole two television sets from Floyd Bioelter's Appliances in Rowley, breaking glass at the front door. A side window was broken at Buffalo Creek country club in Wimthrop with cigars beer and other items taken.
Cedar Rapids city bids invited for removal of 268 trees from streets and alleys. Public hearing set in Council Chambers September 9 1968. Bid deadline September 18 1968 9 PM. Specifications on file City Clerk. Published August 30 31 1968.
Notice of incorporation for Secured Equities, Inc. under Iowa law with principal office in Cedar Rapids Linn County. Names and addresses of initial officers and agents listed. authorized 100000 shares of common stock. corporation began February 27, 1968. registered office Suite 1 Executive Plaza Building Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Mayor convenes council on August 5 1968 with four or five members present approving minutes treasurer reports and several notices. Ordinance 44 sets trailer permit renewals and Ordinance 45 regulates trailer court parking. Budget for 1969 discussed and a hearing held August 14 objectors to 1939 street. Mayor vetoes Ordinance and Resolution 0868-1 and 0868-2 briefs follow.
Regular meeting of the Cedar Rapids Iowa Board of Adjustment is scheduled for Monday September 9 1968 at 3 00 P M in City Hall Basement Conference Room. Appeals include Docket 42 1968 Frank Lee 2711 Virginia Drive SE variance from 5 foot yard minimum for a 28 by 50 foot single family dwelling with attached garage. Docket 43 1968 Ray Scheetz 261 243 35th Street Drive SE duplex variance from 50 foot minimum lot frontage and width to 24 33 feet wide by 52 feet deep. Docket 44 1968 Geneva Corporation 444 3rd Street SE Cedar Rapids 683 District request for 88 feet wide by 10 feet deep by 146 feet high 13 story apartment hotel with multiple yard variances. Details on file with Secretary of the Board and Building Official. Meeting open to public.
In Linn County Iowa District Court the estate of Francis A Benjamin also known as Francis Arthur Benjamin was probated on August 20 1968 with no administration planned. Anyone may contest the will within one year from second publication or be forever barred. Clerk Kenneth C Perry Sr Moyer Bergman attorneys for the estate. Second publication August 30.
Regular city council meeting minutes dated August 12 1968 presided by Mayor Frank E Pegump cover budget hearing minutes and vehicle permits while approving bills including Farmers Savings Bank and Gazette Co. payments. Also notice of probate and appointment of executor for Maxine M Smith estate and creditor claims due within six months from second publication.
In Linn county Iowa Effie Lightfoot deceased. The will dated May 5 1967 admitted to probate August 20 1968. E D Robbins appointed executor. Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication or be barred. Randall and Randall Cedar Rapids attorneys for executor. August 1968.
Public notice to Linn County electors announces a September 9 1968 regular school election for two three year school directors and one two year treasurer. A $31839.58 schoolhouse fund building plan is on the ballot. Polls run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with 37 precincts and detailed polling places.
Detailed enumeration of election precincts in Cedar Rapids Iowa for 1968, specifying precinct numbers, geographic boundaries within Linn County, and polling locations at various schools and community centers. Includes references to city limits, river boundaries, and cross-township divisions affecting voting sites.
The College Community School District in Benton Cedar Iowa Johnson Jones Linn Washington counties announces a regular election on September 9 1968 from noon to 7 pm for directors in districts 1 5 6 and an area director for District VII plus a treasurer term two years. Polling places listed in Cedar Rapids Ely Fairfax Swisher and related precinct boundaries. August 21 1968 notice by board of directors.
Advertisements list services from Jim's Concrete Service including curbwork driveway patios and various carpentry items with free estimates. General Sprayer Service offers fertilizer weed control with free estimates. Kitchen Klinic advertises cabinets water tops carpeting and range hoods with a contact in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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