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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1963

Page

2

Fugitive Surrenders After Theft in California Service Station

Harold Lee White, 28, surrendered at the Dubuque police station admitting he stole 3400 from a California El Monte service station in September. Califor nia authorities had a warrant for his arrest. White had been living in Dubuque with his wife and four month old son under her maiden name Waterman. He said he had been running since the theft, with stops in Oakland Salt Lake City and other cities, and planned to be returned to California. His wife, proud yet hopeful, intends to join him later after saving enough to move.

Dubuque UPI California Harold Lee White White el Monte Calif Byrne O’brien Oakland Salt Lake City Utah

Widow, 69, Awarded 54300 in Dance Suit

Ag nes Syester of Des Moines won a sealed Polk County District Court verdict against Arthur Murray dance studio. The jury ordered 40000 in punitive damages and 14300 as a partial refund of tuition for lifetime dancing instruction. She sought 60000 punitive and 23084 actual damages alleging fraud and misrepresentation.

Des Moines UPI Arthur Murray Polk County Agnes Syester Syester

Fire Engulfs Outlying Supper Club After Midnight

Harold Thompson stated he left the site shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday as flames consumed the supper club outside Keokuk city limits. Two passing youths alerted Keokuk firefighters, but no water was available and responders could do little to stop the blaze.

Miracle on 34th Street On MOVIE 9 Saturday Night

Channel 9 presents Miracle on 34th Street on MOVIE 9 Saturday night at 10 50. The broadcast targets both young and old audiences seeking Santa belief in a heartwarming holiday classic.

Santa Channel 9

Executors Appointed for Frankie Evelyn Hocken Estate

In Linn County Iowa on December 6 1963 E E Frederick and Howard C Vander Schaaf were appointed and qualified as executors of the Frankie Evelyn Hocken estate. Creditors are asked to pay debts and claimants to file claims with Kenneth L Moon attorney in the Linn County District Court.

State of Iowa Linn County Frankie Evelyn Hocken Iowa

Hyde Estate Executor Named in Linn County Decree

Signed on the 6th day of December as Executor of the estate of John W Hyde late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted to said District Court Albert F Hyde Executor Miles Adams attorney

State of Iowa Linn County John W. Hyde Wilson C. Carpenter Leo E. Baird Leo Edw Baird Leo Edward Baird Dame Ue Tan Matilda Nissen Fee

Executrix Named for Iowa Estate Case

RITA M. CARPENTER is named Executrix of the estate of Wilson C. Carpenter of Linn County Iowa. Attorneys Simmons Perrine Albright Ellwood and Neff are listed.

Rita M. Carpenter Executrix Simmons, Perrine, Albright, Ellwood and Neff

Notice of Executrix for Leo E. Baird Estate

Mary J. Baird named as executrix of the estate of Leo E. Baird late of Linn County Iowa. The notice identifies the executrix in the probate case number 30392 and states the role of Mary J. Baird as executrix.

Mary J. Baird Executrix

Keokuk Supper Club Destroyed by Flames

The Lakeshore Supper Club outside Keokuk was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin early Saturday. No injuries reported and damage estimate unavailable. The single story stucco building belonged to the owner.

Keokuk Lakeshore

Cedar Rapids Public Hearing on Zoning Change R1 to R2

City Council will hold a public hearing January 8 1964 at 8 30 a m in City Hall Council Chambers Cedar Rapids Iowa to change zoning from R 1 to R 2 for Lot 4 Block 1 Cooper and Crissman Addition between Fifth and Tenth Avenues SW PETITION BY Barta Estate Local notices dated December 19 1963 signed by City Clerk Harold G Schaefer published December 21 1963.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Barta Val M. Barta Arnold F. Barta Cooper and Crissman Fifth and Tenth Avenues Harold G. Schaefer

Public Hearing Set For Preschool Nursery in Cedar Rapids

Iowa will hold a public hearing in the morning of January 8 1964 to consider establishing a pre school nursery in an A 2 Single Family District at Lot 1 Hahn s First Addition Cedar Rapids 1017 36th Street SE Harold G Schaefer City Clerk

Cedar Rapids Iowa Hahn 36Th Street Harold G. Schaefer

Cedar Rapids Hearing on Parking Lot A-3 District

City Council of Cedar Rapids Iowa will hold a public hearing at 8:30 AM January 8 1964 in City Hall Council Chambers to consider establishing a parking lot in an A-3 Two-Family District. The property is described as W 40 V 670 S , N 1204 in NE section 26-83-7 located at 3215 Mt. Vernon Road SE.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Mt. Vernon Road Harold G. Schaefer

Public hearing set to rezone Cedar Rapids property

City of Cedar Rapids Iowa to hold a public hearing January 8 1964 at 9 30 A M in Council Chambers to consider rezoning from B 1 Neighborhood Shopping to B 2 Commercial for land described as NE 1 4 SE 1 4 of Section 2 83 North 7 West Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa including First Avenue East and Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railway tracks near 50th Street. Published December 21 1963 in The Cedar Rapids Gazette.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Range 7 Linn County Marion Boulevard First Avenue Milwaukee St. Paul & Pacific Railway 50Th Street Harold G. Schaefer

Notice of executors named for Linn County estates

Executors MERLE D. FISHEL and CARLETON HAGAN with attorneys Bordewick Fischer issued notices for the estates of Matilda Nissen and Carrie Hagan in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must file claims duly authenticated with the Linn County District Court. Debtors are urged to make immediate payments to the executors.

Carleton Hagan Myrtle Hagan Bordewick, Fischer and Fischer

Executrix Named for Clyde O Cunningham Estate

Executrix Ruth Mills signed on the 13th day as executrix of Clyde O Cunningham, deceased of Linn County Iowa. Creditors urged to settle debts promptly and file claims with Linn County District Court clerk’s office through attorneys Hines and Pence.

Administrator Named for Rudolph Hanisch Estate

O W Lawrence attorney announces Joseph B Hanisch named administrator of Rudolph Hanisch estate. Filing dated the 13th day of December and recorded for Linn county.

Sheriff Sale Notice in Linn County Iowa for 1963 Hillman Wagon

Special Execution No 78670 directs sale of a 1963 Hillman Four Cylinder Wagon Iowa Plate 24097 in Linn County. The sale to satisfy a judgment of Northwest Finance Co against Robert C Gaddis and Shirley L Gaddis will occur January 3 1964 at 9:00 AM in Cedar Rapids Court House yard. David McGuire attorney and James H Smith Sheriff noted.

District Court Linn County Iowa Northwest Finance Co Dba Time Finance Plan Robert C. Gaddis Shirley L. Gaddis Lowe Towit Hillman Iowa Sc Court House Cedar Rapids James H. Smith David McGuire

Notice of Forfeiture of Real Estate Contract

Notice to George J Tolbert Glenna M Tolbert and Mary Jane Jayne of a forfeiture under a 1961 real estate contract for property in Linn County Iowa the description includes the NE NW and S NE NW portions with measurements and highway rights of way. The contract terms show due payments for 1963 with ten payments made and a total due of 150.00 as more payments are referenced.

George J. Tolbert Glenna M. Tolbert Mary Jane Jayne Paul A. Lagernquist Lucille F. Lagerquist Township Range Linn County Iowa Nere Orway No. 150 Pepinning Geen WE Sredi Eeck Oh Aks

Historical Society Accepts 353 New Members

The State Historical Society of Iowa admitted 353 new members this month including 21 from Cedar Rapids and two from Marion. Cedar Rapids joins include John D. Ashmore, Kenneth Binger, Carl V. Bock, Frank Bush, Mrs. David Brockway, George Claassen, Emil G. Christie, Virginia Collins, Tom Combs, Bruce Dixon, J. E. Cameron, Homer Flynn, G. A. Gibson, John M. Hardy, Mrs. Leone Wyckoff, Huston Rogers, Robert Wessale, Garry Soreide, Ruth Moore, Roger Hawley, and Edwin J. Bruns. Marion’s two new members are Dorothy Haffa and Marvin A. Edison. Also named among others are Herbert Simmons of Hawatha and William C. Cooper of Central City.

The State Historical Society of Iowa Cedar Rapids Marion John D. Ashmore Kenneth Binger Carl V. Bock Frank Bush David Brockway George Claassen Emil G. Christie Virginia Collins Tom Combs Bruce Dixon J. E. Cameron Homer Flynn G. A. Gibson John M. Hardy Leone Wyckoff Huston Rogers Robert Wessale Garry

Blaze damages apt injures child and sparks investigation

A Cedar Rapids woman Shirley Davies and her three children were treated and released after smoke inhalation from a kitchen fire at 1116 Sixth Street SE. Fire officials said the two year old son playing with matches sparked the blaze. The blaze confined to the kitchen but damaged the home. Alarm sounded at 9:16 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Sixth Street Mercy Hospital Shirley Davies William C. Davies John Rife Jody Rife Jason Rife John Kopecky Kopecky

Auto Hits Pole Leaves Driver Injured

Dennis Van Tomme age 27 of 1727 Grande avenue SE was treated at St. Luke’s hospital for a shoulder injury after his 1963 car struck a light pole in the 2700 block of First Avenue East at 2 01 a m Saturday Police estimated car damage at 450 dollars

Dennis van Tomme Grande Avenue SE St. Luke’s Hospital First Avenue E van Tomme

Youth Pays Fine For Disturbing The Peace

Edward A Schlatter 20 of 1105 Regent Street NE pled guilty to disturbing the peace in municipal court. Judge Loren Hullinger Jr suspended $20 in costs and $10 fines for excessive noise and failing to display registration. The Aug 25 incident involved loud profane language in the 1000 block of 35th Street NE and overlapping automobile charges.

Edward A. Schlatter Regent Street Loren Hullinger, Jr Schlatter Thirty-fifth Street

Local Job Openings Advertised in Gazette

Part time day machinist jig and fixture work at Pal Engineering 614 First St must be experienced. Permanent sales department typist needed apply to Mr Battin at Turner Co 909 17th St NE Avon district EM territory openings call EM 2-6991. Experienced waitress wanted for D A dis PLY IN PER BUTTERFLY CAFE. Need babysitter immediately in South Marion 1035.

PAL Engineering First ST Sans Plaine Iowa Solyars Windsor Hotel Gaz Gazette Battin THE Turner CO 17Th St. NE

Airman dies in Davenport crash near I 80

Police identified Air Force Sgt. Palmiro A. Bertolucci 47 of Otis Air Base Massachusetts as the driver who died after his car struck a lamp post at the I 80 and Highway 61 intersection in north Davenport. He was alone in the vehicle and succumbed hours after the wreck.

Davenport Air Force Palmiro A. Bertolucci Otis Air Base Mass Bertolucci

Italian Senate Backs Moro’s Left Coalition Government

The Italian Senate on Saturday expressed confidence in Premier Aldo Moro's left leaning coalition, completing parliamentary endorsement of the government.

Rome Senate Aldo Moro

Jury clears Herbert Shannon in second drunk driving charge

A district court jury in West Union Friday found Herbert Shannon, 59, of rural Fairbank, not guilty of a second offense drunken driving charge.

West Union Herbert Shannon Fairbank

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harold Thompson E. E. Frederick and Howard C. Vander Schaaf Kenneth L. Moon Albert F. Hyde Miles Adams Perpie T Meny Xecutrix Wm. G. Faches 2Nd Ave 2Nd St. S.E Downtown Merled, Fishel Allen and Fishel Attorneys Carrie Hagan Carrie M. Hagan Clyde O. Cunningham Ruth Mills Sargent Saneter Hines and Pence Attorne Rudolph Hanisch Linn Ay Joseph B. Hanisch O. W. Lawrence C.R Historical Society Dorothy Haffa Marvin A. Edison Herbert Simmons Hiawatha William C. Cooper Central City Paul A. Lagerquist Dwight J. Martin Blaze Gazette Classified Ave Admiral FM Siegel Second Ave Fireproof Safe CO 1St Ave. S.E First Ave Marion Nursing Home NAVY San Diego Dee Irene Saramne Mt. Vernon Orchard View Lady Sands Printing 3Rd St Rawson Quilt Shop 15Th Ave Boddicker W. Williams Chicago Downbeats Elks Club 9Th Ave Old Hickory Inn Draport Inn Del-Ray Milan ARRY Ed Rathie Clearin Richard Terrell Fairfax Turner Lyle Godfrey MYERS Iowa State Employment Service Inecome ACME Sth St Gazette Ok McElroy & Prewitt CO High Street James Garringer Williamsburg Fuller Brush Company Shellsburn Gazetta LaSalle High School la Salle High School Watkins Iowa City Vinton Anamosa Monticello Ind Ave. S.W H and R Block Co Third Ave the Gazette IBM Amana Refrigeration, Inc Pilus Don McAfee Amana Refrigeration, Inc Amana, Iowa Avon Byron sale _Feed, inc Iately South Marion Classified Advertising Department 3Rd Ave. SE Romans Violet Ashley Romans Wilbert Roland Wilbert Novak A Ave. NW Younkers W . Winney Buresh Rental Service, Inc Rosen’s Tailor Shop Fourth St Salvation Army 3Rd St. SE Armstrong's Guaranty Ridg Moro Illnois Wisconsin Loren Laub M&w Gear Company Anchor Illinois Future Unlimited East Benton
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