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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1966

Page

15

Linn-Mar board sets January bond election for school additions

Linn-Mar school board schedules a January 27 bond election to raise 175000 for Wilkins elementary and high school additions. Plans include four general classrooms plus music art rooms and a library at Wilkins and more classrooms at the high school. If approved bids open in mid February with completion by next fall to accommodate rising enrollment.

Linn-Mar Board of Education Wilkins Wilkins School E. F. Kuhlmann Kenneth P. Patton Patton Ronald A. Scott Brockman Avenue Sarah Reading

Sioux City Store Burns Fourth Fire in Block

The Bomgaars auto supply store burned down in downtown Sioux City early Friday marking the fourth major blaze in a one block area this year. Firemen battled near zero temperatures as flames consumed the two story brick building after an earlier basement fire. No arrests or loss estimate were provided.

Sioux City Bomgaars Auto Supply Fourth Street Lester Burdick Sioux Paper Co Melham Rug Co Clark’s Cafe Perkins Seed Co Magoun Floral Perkins

Two Hurt in Grash On 101 Near Urbana

Two people were injured in a two car crash 14 miles west of Urbana on highway 101 at 11 41 pm Thursday. Donald E. McAfee of Van Horne is in Vinton hospital in fairly good condition with head lacerations. Carol Kisling 25 of Urbana is in fair condition at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids with internal injuries. Investigating officers said McAfee's westbound car spun out of control and was struck from the rear by Kisling's eastbound vehicle. Both drivers were alone in their cars.

Urbana Donald E. McAfee van Horne Vinton Hospital Carol Kisling Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids McAfee

Graham Warns of Collision Course With China

Evangelist Billy Graham warned in Montreat North Carolina that the world faces a gigantic disaster as he said China is on a collision course with the United States. He cited a Vietnam Christmas tour and predicted Red China could launch a nuclear strike in the Orient within five years and against the U.S. within ten. He expressed hope forReason and restraint among Chinese leaders.

Stover Charged After Highway 20 Crash in Manchester

Stanley Stover, 26, of LaPorte City, is charged with failure to have his vehicle under control and failure to stop in an assured clear distance after a truck crash on Highway 20 Wednesday night.

the Gazette Manchester Stanley’ ‘Stover LaPorte City

Retiring Iowa City News Chief Edwin B Green

Edwin B. Green 60 longtime Iowa City Press-Citizen managing editor announced retirement. William L. Eginton to become managing editor. Green to remain contributing editor. Gerald Sharpnack to take on greater news duties. Green served 38 years at the paper after a Waterloo Courier background.

Iowa City Edwin B. Green Iowa City Press-Citizen Kenneth E. Greene William L. Eginton Green Greene Gerald H. Sharpinack Sharpnack Press-Citizen Storm Lake Eginton Oberlin College Ohio Charles City Amsterdam N.Y

John Walker Nominated Linn County GOP Chairman Candidate

Raymond Stefani announced Friday that John B Walker of 2924 Hillcrest SE would be recommended to Linn County Republican central committee as the successor to Dudley Taylor. The 8 p.m. January 5 meeting at the Roosevelt hotel will consider nominations from the nominating committee and from the floor.

John B. Walkers Hillcrest Drive Linn County Republican Central Committee Raymond R. Stefani Cedar Rapids Stefani Dudley C. Taylor Central Committee Roosevelt Hotel Forrest K. Binger Walters National Life of Vermont G.O.P Linn County Republican Forum Paul Atherton Alburnell Ralph Potter Marion Kenneth Lemke Dudley Koontz John R.ferguson John Lohnes

Amana Man Joseph Sponar 73 Dies After Illness

Joseph Sponar 73 of Amana died Friday morning after a brief illness. Born April 21, 1893 in Toledo he farmed in Amana area before retiring in 1960. Survived by wife Anna Paulista married September 25, 1918 Cedar Rapids a sister Mrs Herbert Kohl Iowa City and a brother Chris Sponar Cedar Rapids. Services Saturday at 1 30 p.m. at Janeba Kuba Cedar Rapids. Burial Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Friday.

Amana Joseph Sponar Route One Toledo Sponar Anna Paulista Cedar Rapids Herbert Kohl Iowa City Chris Sponar

Calves Killed on Highway 13 Near Waukon

Two calves owned by Neil Melcomrick were killed Thursday night after wandering onto Highway 13 south of Waukon. They were struck by a car driven by 48 year old Donald L. Cota of Harpers Ferry. Cota was not injured.

Harpers Ferry Neil MelCormick Highway 13 Waukon Donald L. Cota Cota

Rock n Roll Blaze Harms Teens Hearing Warns Expert

PHOENIX AP Robert Larabell acoustics expert says loud rock n roll in nightclubs can damage teen ears. He cites 90 95 decibels at 20 feet and 15 minute exposure risk, urging protection above 85 decibels. He restricts his own children from loud bands.

Phoenix Ariz Robert Larahell Larabell Larabelle Air Force The Industrial Hygiene Society

Woman Fined $1000 For Beer Sale To Minor

Laura Brown Kim mel, operator of the Town Tap at Lincoln Iowa, was fined $1000 by District Judge M C Farber for selling beer to a minor. Mrs Kimmel, jailed in Tama county, must serve 100 days if the fine is unpaid after an all woman jury found her guilty last week.

Toledo Laura Brown Kimmel Lincoln Iowa M. C. Farber Kimmel Tama County

Link Robberies Tied to Three Men and A Girl

Three men and a Clinton Job Corps girl from Iowa are held on three counts of armed robbery for four Rock Island area filling station holdups. Defendants Virgil Rogers Harold Ruby and Charles Cornwall and Pauline Hopkins face preliminary hearing. bonds set at 40000 for Rogers and 30000 for each co defendant. Robberies netted 439 with over half recovered.

Rock Island Clinton Iowa Job Corps Training Center Rock Island Area Circuit Magistrate’s Court Virgil Rogers Harold F. Ruby Charles Ross Cornwall Davenport Pauline F. Hopkins Boston Rogers Ruby Miss Hopkins Cornwall Job Corps Center Root

Woman 23 Killed in Auto Train Crash at Waterloo Crossing

A Waterloo woman Linda Hagedorn aged 23 died when her car was struck by a Rock Island passenger train at a crossing. The vehicle was carried about a quarter mile down the tracks, leaving the driver pinned in the wreckage.

Waterloo Linda Hagedorn Rock Island

Cedar Rapids Roofing Company Incorporation Notice

Notice announces Cedar Rapids Roofing Company organized under Iowa law with perpetual duration, 1000 shares at $100 par, registered office 515 Merchants National Bank Building Cedar Rapids, directors Orval W. Schmitt and Betty A. Schmitt, agent W Howard Smith. Dissolution notice for Cedar Rapids DS Bottling Works effective Dec 31 1966, assets distributed to Mid-Continental Bottlers Inc Des Moines, dated Dec 7 1946.

Cedar Rapids Roofing Company, & Corporation Iowa Business Corporation Act Iowa Secretary of State Laws Business Corporation Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids Linn County Laws W. Howard Smith Des Moines J. B. Maher, JR H. €. Taylor

Ordinance 1592-66 Rescinds Earlier Cedar Rapids Law

City Council of Cedar Rapids Iowa passes Ordinance 1592-66 on December 28 1966 rescinding Ordinance 92-66 as superseded by 122-66 and preserves 322-66. Ordinance takes effect upon publication by law. Mayor Robert M L Johnson signs and City Clerk Harald Schaefer timestamp December 28 1966. Published in Cedar Rapids Gazette December 10 1968.

Cedar Rapids Iowa City OF Owa

Notice of Probate and Will Appointing Executor in Nina Dawson Estate

Court in Linn County Iowa confirms Nina G. Dawson will dated December 6 1967 probate of her estate The Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids named executor Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication Published December 22 1946 and January 4 1987 also notices a transit system special election for Cedar Rapids January 2 1947 City Clerk Harold G Schaefer announces filing requirements

State of Iowa Linn County Nina G. Dawson Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids District Court Ceder Rapids Sargent Spangler Hines & Pence Seid Executor Harold G. Schaefer

Notice of Annual Meeting and Officers Election

Notice of annual meeting for the Potent Ipsnrancs Atsacethan of Ordar 4 Linn County Iowa on Thursday afternoon January 24 at 9 o clock in the First Tried Saving Bank. Officers and directors will be elected and annual statement read.

L CW Inc Incorporation Notice in Cedar Rapids Iowa

Incorporation of L CW Inc under chapter 496A of the 1962 Iowa Code. Existence began August 8 1986 and is perpetual. Authorized stock includes 18000 Class A voting shares and 10000 Class B nonvoting shares at $10 par. Registered office 51225 Third Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids Linn County IA. agent David R Cubbon. Directors listed: David R Lut en Cedar Rapelds Jaws Frederick R Wills Marion Jowm Charles W Crane. Signed December 1968 by President David R Lubben.

INC Nefico L Cw, Inc Iowa Iowa Business Corporation Third Avenue Cedar Rapids Linn County Cfts David R. Cubbon David R. Luten Cedar Rapelds Jaws Frederick R. Wills Marion Jowm Charles W. Crane le W. Inc David R, Lubben Prasidant

Notice of Probate and Creditors for Cummiskey Estate

Probate No 32981 in Linn County District Court Massachusetts Iowa concerns the estate of Charles C. Cummiskey deceased. Dorene L Cummiskey was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims within six months from the second publication or be barred. Dates noted December 28 1966 and January 4 1967.

District Court of the State Linn County Charles C. Cummiskey Charles C. Curmmiskey Dorene L Cummiskey Sald Dorene L. Cummiskey Cedar Ranids Iowa State of Lowe Frances Ann Weger Frances Ann Sarkis Pergans Frances Ann Weber Frances Ani Sarkis Sereny William PR. Shuttleworth William R. Shuttleworth Cedar Rapids Low Shuttleworth & Ingersoll

Abandoned Vehicles Auction Notice and Divorce Case

Abandoned vehicles in Linn County Iowa listed with descriptions and a January 1 1967 sale time at Kyle nls storage lot Cedar Rapids. Also notice of an absolute divorce petition filed by Edith M Haehnel against Ing0 J Haehnel with plea for child custody support and costs, requiring appearance by February 3 in Cedar Rapids.

Iowa Kyle Nls HM Sf Inn Ave Cedar Rapids Linn County Eritt Linn County David KR. Webster NG. Oss District Court of Kant County Edith M. Haehnel Ingo J. Haehnel Ae Yau Inala

Will Adjudication and Executor Appointment in Linn County

In Linn County District Court the estate of Benjamin M Shellhammer deceased was probated on December 1 1964 with Ruble Shellhammer named executor. Creditors must file claims within six months of this notice. actions to contest the will must be filed in district court. Dated December 33 1955.

State of Laws Linn Cavaly Bengg M. Shellhammer Benjamin M. Shellhammer Benjamin MM. Shellhammer Ruble Shallhammer Rubie A Springville Jons

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