14 Feb 1953
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1953
Page
1
Cedar Rapids city council approved changes in monthly sewage disposal charges for dairies, plants, hotels, restaurants, and private water users. The 1935 system shifts effective February 1, with Meany to list current contributors and survey waste quantity and quality. Louis to adjust rates per the new schedule.
An ordinance raises Parks Superintendent Don Gardner’s pay by 114 dollars to 4800 yearly, with free use of a Bever park house and utilities. The council advances the measure to final passage, while questioning timing on a petition for K avenue street lighting and awaiting Electric Light and Power officials’ input. National Defense Week proclamation urges flag display and ROA support from Feb 15 to 22.
Fire Captain Earl Mueller is authorized to attend a fire department instructors conference in Memphis from February 24 to 27 at city expense.
Asst. Fire Chief E. J. Herron says old sheds and buildings at the Frank Cach Glass and Paint Company premises are in satisfactory condition and not a fire hazard. An investigation requested by M. Cach Glass Co. and Cedar Rapids Hide and Fur Co. finds years of spiteful tactics between firms. Councilmen vote to send Herron’s report to all involved firms.
Local government approved an ordinance rezoning a large area after extensive discussion. The action transitions land use for development potential and affects nearby districts and property owners. Additional details on exact parcels and timelines were not specified in the readable text.
On February 13 1953 Olive Milner of Linn County Iowa was appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate of S Milner deceased Creditors and others with claims must file them in the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court and aid in payment of debts to the executrix through her attorney A W Bass
The State of Iowa announces that on February 20 1953 at 9 o clock A M the instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Mary Abdo late of Cedar Rapids deceased will come for proof and admission to probate in the District Court at the Court House Cedar Rapids Iowa. February 1.
Notices announce probate hearings for Louisa Palmer and James T. McMillan estates in Linn County Iowa with details on dates times and court locations. The executrix Etta L. Yager and attorney Otto L. Schluter appear for the Charles W. Yager estate with claims procedures and contact instructions.
Noted on this day in 1953 the Executor of the estate of Robert L. Potter Linn County Iowa is Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids Iowa and Carl Hendrickson attorney requests immediate payment for the estate funds.
Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of February an instrument purporting to be the will of Lula Wade, late of Linn County, Iowa, will be presented for proof and admission to probate before the District Court at Cedar Rapids in Cedar County at the District Court House. Clerk Barnes Wadsworth Elderkin and Locher, Attorneys.
Six property owners petitioned for curb and gutter installation on Twenty first street SW from Eighth Avenue to Reynolds Avenue. Councilmen referred the matter to the city engineer's department.
Bids for installing water mains were submitted by Hennessey Brothers Inc., the Kutchera Lodding and Fuel Company, and Ralph A. Sharf. All bids were referred to Waterworks Supt. Leo Louis for further checking before action.
Assistant Health Officer Carl Smith said the council bought two Heil Col edo-Pak bodies for 6650, noting Stephens Jones Inc of Des Moines offered a lower 5400 bid that failed specs and a higher 7500 bid for two. The Gazette had cited a 6450 bid from Stephens-Jones for one body.
Assistant Health Officer Carl Smith reported to the city council that measles fell to 237 cases in Cedar Rapids during January from 395 in December. The month also recorded 91 deaths including 27 non residents, with 44 males and 47 females among the toll.
The Gazette lists ad rates for 1 to 7 lines and days, with out of town charges, and notes clerk timing. It includes Lost and Found notices, realty and services ads, and help wanted items with multiple listings and contact details across Cedar Rapids.
Strayed female coon hound with collar from Lisbon area Friday 4 30 pm. Reward offered. Contact Belle Flame at the listed number. Personal note about an ex GI seeking return to same place time. Advertisement.
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