Iowa City District Merger Topic Draws Wide Interest
More than 90 people from 14 outlying districts met the Iowa City school board to discuss a potential merger. Board members urged gathering more facts and noted final decisions rest with voters amid concerns about contiguous territory and legal processes.
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Howard Berry
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Eugene van Epps
Frank Sniders
Employment listings mix of part time and sales positions
Classified notices invite applicants for various roles including part time field interviewers in Chicago and a distant sales representative for a national firm. Requirements include communication skills, some travel, and factual details on salary and interview contacts such as James A. Harper Jr and Box V-513 Gazette.
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Cegar Rapids
Iowa districts weigh merger options amid enrollment concerns
Iowa districts explore school mergers with East Lucas as the sole outlying area in the Iowa City district. Excluding Coralville the districts total about 1,800 pupils and a 16 million dollar assessed valuation guiding discussions.
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Coralville
Man Dies After Truck Pins Dav enport Novice Worker
Alexander Scheuerman, 66, of Davenport dies from injuries after a pickup backed up while he helped Darrell Sund at a service station. He was pinned between the truck and a wall during the incident on December 12.
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Brown Appointed Deputy Bailiff in Municipal Court
Lyle E. Brown, 38, named second deputy bailiff by Municipal Court Bailiff Jack Bates. A Cedar Rapids resident since childhood, Brown lives at 1301 Third Street SW and earns 300 dollars a month. He previously worked at Van Meter Company and Nash Finch Company. The staff now includes First Deputy Claire Lawrence and Helen Prasil to handle rising civil and criminal caseloads.
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Oelwein Council Enacts Zoning Ordinance After Years
The Oelwein city council passed a zoning ordinance Monday resolving a two year dispute. Three areas had remained unzoned during the contention and were left as they are.
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Harold Zigler Named Oelwein Chamber Head
Harold Zigler has been named to head the Oelwein Chamber of Commerce. New officers include Dale Sawyer as first vice president and additional appointments follow.
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Iowa City Tavern Burglary Probed
Iowa City police investigated a tavern burglary at the Oasis where $538.50 was taken from a cash register and three boxes between 12 10 and 1 am. Detective Lt. Harland Sprinkle said entry was gained by forcing a window and authorities noted no tracks due to fresh snow.
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Chamber names acting secretary and note resignations
Yack McLaughlin serves as second vicepresident while Paul Neubauer is named acting secretary until a replacement for Al Brown, who resigned months ago, is hired.
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Beck Denies Iowa Governorship Candidacy
Centerville highway official Robert K. Beck rejects bids to run for governor in 1958. He notes his term as highway commissioner runs to July 1959 and warns a candidacy would politicize the highway program, risking party control and potential defeat in the primary.
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Beck comments on future door policy and timing
Beck states he will not force a decision yet and that future changes depend on time and circumstances. He defers action, signaling openness to conditions shaping the outcome.
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Clara Millard 80 Dies in Central City
Clara Millard, 80, died Monday in Central City. Born in Littleport, Iowa, she married William Millard on October 10, 1894 at Prairieburg. he died in 1944. Survived by two sons Harold of Denver and Lloyd of Elkader. three daughters Mrs. Howard Sinkey and Mrs. Adel Sinkey of Central City and Alta Bernhard of Derby, Colorado. a sister Mrs. Lynn Winsor of Manchester. Services at Passmore funeral home.
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Iowa City Man Charged With Drunk Driving and Assault
Glen Graper of Iowa City, 33, was arraigned on a third offense drunk driving charge and a second assault and battery charge. The case was continued until Thursday. Graper was arrested Monday.
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Man Held on Assault Charge After Interstate Incident
A man was arrested at the southwest edge of Town City by highway patrol officers following an incident at night. The assault charge was filed by his wife on December 19. He is detained in Johnson County jail on a $1,500 bond.
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Central City matron Cora Mills dies at 84
Cora Mills 84 longtime Central City resident died at home Monday. Services Thursday 2 p.m. Federated church with burial Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by three sons Mahlon Kenneth Clair, two daughters Mrs Andrew Coleman and Mrs Leo Ingraham, a sister Millie Dunham. Mills hardware among oldest Central City businesses. Member Baptist church 50 years Ladies Aid past matron Order of Eastern Star. Born in New York City, moved to Iowa at age 3. Married Albin Mills October 12 1894. he died in 1929.
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