Doughnut grease blamed for fatal Christmas Eve fire
Fire officials said a pan of grease left on the stove ignited vapors and killed six Woods children aged 14 to 10 months on Christmas Eve in Sioux City. Parents witnessed the blaze from a neighbor’s home as subsequent tragedy claimed a seventh life, neighbor Bobbie Pulliam, who died later at a hospital. Burial plans and a relief fund followed, with Betty Kenner and Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel coordinating services.
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Sioux City
Edward Woods
Woods
Woodses
Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Memorial Park Cemetery
Peter Clawson
Natasha Renay
Alejandro Courvosier
Dubie Elizabeth
Angel Elizabeth
Edward Ercelus II
Sidney Clarence
Edward Kenner
Bobbie Pulliam
Fairbank Man Dies in Rural House Fire
Black Hawk County officials report John J. Coffey a 62 year old Fairbank resident killed by smoke inhalation in a dwelling fire five miles northeast of Dunkerton. Dunkerton and Fairbank firefighters fought the blaze for over an hour. cause undetermined.
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Dunkerton
UPI
Black Hawk County
Fairbank
John J. Coffey
Snowshoe maker predicts boom as winter sport
Walter Treadwell, owner of a Cadillac Michigan snowshoe shop, says business is strong as he predicts snowshoeing will be the next popular winter activity. In Cedar Rapids, the Indian Creek Nature Center hosted a snowshoe building clinic that quickly filled, with attendees stringing their own frames.
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Walter Treadwell
Cadillac
Mich
Treadwell
Cedar Rapids
Indian Creek Nature Center
Ski outing cancelled no snow expected
The Winter Wonderland cross country ski outing at Squaw Creek Park was canceled due to insufficient snow. Rich Patterson of the Indian Creek Nature Center said three more inches were needed atop the one already on the ground, making Sunday unlikely unless conditions change. If snow falls, skiers would meet at 1 p.m. Sunday at the trail head near Squaw Creek Lodge for two hours, an event by the Nature Center and Linn County Conservation Board.
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Squaw Creek Park
Rich Patterson
Indian Creek
Soviet Military Buildup in Afghanistan Cited by Carter
On this date in 1979 the Carter administration urged foreign nations to speak out against a rapidly escalating Soviet military buildup in Afghanistan. The appeal highlighted growing international concern and called for a united diplomatic response.
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Carter
Afghanistan
Rail officials seek seven million in U.S. aid for Iowa lines
Iowa rail officials prepare the 1980 Rail Analysis Update to win about 7 million dollars in federal funds for 12 branch line rehabilitations. The report, nearing submission to the Federal Railroad Administration, lists hundreds of miles of track as eligible projects, with some already funded.
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Ames
UPI
Iowa
Federal Railroad Administration
Iowa Department of Transportation
IDOT
Chicago & North Western
Ame
Bancroft
Iowa Falls
Rock Island
Sheldon
Marquette
Iowa Falls Gateway
Milwaukee
Davenport
Eldridge
Amana
Cedar Rapids
Herndon Junction
Cambridge
Manning
Jefferson
Clive
Storm Lake
Cedar Rapids Seeks Paving Petitions For Next Season
City officials urge residents and businesses to submit paving petitions by January end for a chance at next season’s program. A 50 percent property-owner sign requirement applies, with hearings set for late May or early June. Frontage costs average ten to thirteen dollars per foot, with city share and flexible payment options.
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Cedar Rapids
Wayne Murdock
Dick Ransom
Ransom
City Hall
Marion Center Holiday Schedule Shrinks Week at Center
This week Marion Community Center operates with reduced activity due to New Year’s. The center closes Thursday and Friday and Learning Center and Headstart do not meet. Read Gazette Sunday Growing Older page for full senior activities listing.
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Marion Community Center
Maher
Thimsen
Nibeck
Diamond Squares
Wendy's
Belles and Beaux
Spurgin
Linn County Electrical Inspectors
Marion Classified Deadlines and Holiday Office Hours
Classified deadlines extended for Sunday and Monday ads with Friday 7 p.m. cutoff. Saturday 8 9 a m cancellation or correction window for Sunday paper. Office closures noted December 24 to January 2 for Warner Brothers Siding Company. Also a Christmas wish and mention of Kennedy visit to Florida 20 years ago.
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Adv
Warner Brothers Siding Company
Elect Kennedy
Florida
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