Man accused of theft from elderly relatives
Marion police charged 24 year old Steven L. Struck with first degree theft for allegedly using bank certificates of deposit of Fay and Mabel Frenches to obtain 19 042 33 and second degree theft for taking 3 000 in cash. He was arrested at the Marion Police Station and released on bond.
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Christie Wallace
Marion
Steven L. Struck
Fay
Mabel French
15Th Ave
Struck
Linn
Marion man used duplicates as loan collateral, police say
Marion police and Linn County attorney declined to name the bank in a civil matter. Struck failed to pay promissory notes. in 1983 the bank filed a default action and assumed CDs worth 19042.33, causing the Frenches to lose that sum. The warrant cites Struck as sole holder of 3000 cash tied to a 3 day mental-commitment action. The Frenches revoked Struck power of attorney in July 1983. The case was referred to the Marion Police Department for investigation.
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Marion
Linn County Attorney's Office
Struck
Winter fire hazards rise in Eastern Iowa
Cedar Rapids fire officials warn of heightened fire risks during the bitter cold. Captain Don Knock urges safe thaw methods for frozen pipes and cautions against blowtorches and open flames. A Wilson Foods worker used a propane torch to thaw pipes, igniting a ceiling but with limited damage. Heaters and heat tapes require careful use and proper spacing away from combustibles.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Don Knock
Fire Prevention Bureau
Wilson Foods
Knock
Fire and break-in strike Marion residence
Tuesday night firefighters answered to the Rick Barton home at 3030 Third Ave. a basement fire caused moderate heat and smoke damage. Police report said the house had been ransacked with a broken back door window used for entry. no injuries, Bartons away. Cause of the fire pending.
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Marion
Rick Barton
Third Ave
Bartons
Former C R lawyer disbarred after admitting funds misuse
Robert C. Gross, a Cedar Rapids attorney previously suspended in 1982 for probate fund delays and child support evasion, is disbarred after admitting to converting about 39 500 from Vivian L. Hayes’s divorce funds. Hayes received 25 000 from the state client security fund, the largest single payout to a client. Gross reportedly moved to Nevada, with his affidavit notarized there.
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Cedar Rapids
Robert C. Gross
Iowa Supreme Court
Gross
Nevada
Illness puzzling rail workers near Chicago and North Western
Two Chicago and North Western Transportation Co. workers Dennis Stephen and Robert Sentelik fell ill Tuesday afternoon and were treated at St. Luke's Hospital. Initial theories pointed to a chemical exposure, but skepticism grew as nearby workers remained unaffected. The men were able to return to work after lunch before collapsing outside their cars.
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Chicago & North Western Transportation Co
Dennis Stephen
Troy Road
Robins
Robert Sentelik
Cavalier St. NE
St. Luke’s Hospital
Ten arrested on drunk driving charges in Linn County
Ten people were arrested this week in Linn County on drunk driving charges. Notable incidents include John L. Walker 33 colliding with Deputy Steven Gearhart’s patrol car at 10 45 p m Sunday. Walker also faces license suspension disobeying a stop sign and control charges. Other cases involve a 17 year old Fairfax youth and multiple drivers cited for related offenses.
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Linn County
John L. Walker
Fifth Ave. SE
Steven Gearhart
L Street
16Th Avenue
Walker
Walker Auto
Mercy Hospital
Joan B. Helke
17Th St. NE
Mount Vernon Road
George L. Wagner
Rural Homestead
Wilson Avenue
Kenrich Drive
Fairfax
Linn
Park Streets
Larry D. Millender
Carroll
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Charles A. Fietch
Central City
Jordan’s Grove Road
Paul D. Jorgensen
Oxley Road
Marion
Oxley
Randy L. Ralston
Lindale Drive
Blairs Ferry Road
Joan E. Upah
Iowa City
Edgewood Road
John R. Werning
Aspen
Colo
Fifth Street
Marion Briefs Advertises Local Services
Gazette notes easy advertisement placement by phone in Marion Briefs. Listings include Marion Car Starting Service with price 15 dollars and contact numbers 377-4222 and 377-4966.
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Marion
Gazette
Adv
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Marion House
C.R
Vivian L. Hayes
Railroad
Fifth Ave
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Five Seasons Center
Gingiss
Forsythe
Prince Albert Formalwear
Four Seasons Florist
Buresh Rental
Camelot Bleu, Inc
David Tuxedo
World Radio
Pioneer
Ipioneer
Peg
Dee Ue
al Ie
Mastercard
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Westdale Mall
AudioVideo Retailer
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