Iowa Claims Dry State as Fund Rumor Fizzles
Des Moines Gov. Harold Hughes says Iowa remains dry under current rules and discounts a $50,000 funding rumor raised by out of state bar operators to keep the state dry. Nebraska Gov. Morrison says he sees no evidence of cross state alcohol crimes and would investigate if any arise. Local senators show little appetite for an inquiry as 78 taverns checked found compliant.
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Rites Set for Retired South English Minister
The Rev. Ernest Molloy 80 retired Christian church minister died Thursday in an Iowa City hospital after a fall at home six days earlier. A Boston native he served churches in Minnesota Nebraska Missouri Kansas and Iowa and led South English before retirement six years ago. He belonged to IOOF 48 years and was World War I veteran. Survivors include his wife Martha Swope two daughters and a son. Services Sunday 1 30 p.m. Union church burial in South English. Body at Powell funeral home.
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Supervisors Set Speed Limit in Decorah Area
Decorah readers note the Winne shiek county board of supervisors enacted a 25 mph limit on the Middle Calmar road through Minowa Heights. The board also named E. J. Weigle to the county zoning commission to replace Kenneth Johnson who resigned.
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New What Cheer Well Cost Estimated At 45000
The city council discussed drilling a deep new well with Thorpe Well Co of Des Moines. Estimated cost is about 45000 dollars. No action was taken. Existing wells have had repeated problems, including acidizing one to restore pumping.
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Working Ahead Of Schedule on Decorah Bypass
Decorah Iowa project progress shows the Highway 52 bypass about seven percent ahead of schedule due to light snow. James Molumby notes rock removal in Twin Springs is near done and a large cut near Pulpit Rock is sixty percent complete. Work from Madison road to Twin Springs and grading behind Rosendahl housing continues, with safety concerns delaying heavy equipment in slick spring conditions. The Andy Smith Co. of Winfield Indiana has begun pouring piers for two bridges.
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Suit Filed for $18,000 Auto Crash in Johnson County
Leo Marshek of Johnson County filed an $18,000 district court lawsuit arising from an auto accident nearly three years ago near Iowa City on highway one. He names Linus Griffin and Helen Griffin as defendants, alleging the Griffin car rear ended his vehicle.
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Cars Collide Three In Manchester Hospital
Three persons were hospitalized after a two car crash on highway 13 five miles south of Manchester. Mary Meyocks 19 Delaware collided nearly head on with Herman Iben 57 Manchester as Meyocks attempted to pass. Mrs Iben suffered head and face cuts and shock. Mr Iben fractured ribs. Miss Meyocks had cuts bruises and shock. Two passengers in Meyocks car Marilyn Briggman 19 and Marjorie Car 19 were injured.
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Delawarians Released From Hospital
The report notes that residents of Delaware were discharged from a local hospital after treatment.
MFL Bond Issue Fails Again In 611 588 Vote
Monona Iowa district rejects 85 000 bond for nine classroom addition at MFL high school by 611 to 588. Areas split with Monona 471 340 Farmersburg 49 131 Luana 68 140. Officials plan to re run bond vote soon. Project includes gymnasium and workshop with remodeling.
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Amish Descent Senator Shoeman Praised by Colleagues
Iowa State Senator John Shoeman of Atlantic notes Amish roots as debate over a local teacher certification bill unfolds. He cites the Yorker group near Dallas Center and says they are hard working and upstanding, while Kirk Boyd joins Governor Harold Hughes as a new legislative aide at a morning news briefing.
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McGregor Votes New Sewer Fee Structure
The McGregor city council created a monthly sewer charge for all homes and apartments at $1 and a commercial rate of $3 for hotels and motels. Funds go to a sewer special fund via the Municipal Utilities with $20 monthly to collect. The panel also reappointed William Luther to the dock commission and noted a new police radio link to the station in the utilities building.
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Delta Sigma Pi names new SUI officers
New officers for the Delta Sigma Pi professional business administration fraternity at the State University of Iowa include Mervyn Thede of Cedar Rapids as vice-president James Burke of Iowa City as treasurer and Charles D Stock of Stanwood as chancellor.
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Keystone Van Horne Blairstown Newhall merger vote fails
Four-district plan to merge Keystone Van Horne Blairstown Newhall schools fails in polls with 921 to 671 in favor but fails to carry in all required districts. Keystone 262 142 Van Horne 305 105 Blairstown 223 176 Newhall 201 178. Officials plan further action at Saturday meetings.
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Services Saturday for Charles Huebner 86
Iowa City obituary states Charles Fred Huebner age 86 a lifelong resident and former city council member will have services Saturday at 8 30 a m at St Marys church He served 42 years on the library board attended the University of Iowa from 1915 to 1957 as secretary was charter member and senior past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus and was preceded in death by his wife Rosary will be recited Friday at 8 p m at McGovern Dwyer chapel
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New High School Bond Proposed in Tri County Area
Petitions circulated seek a $444,000 bond for a new Tri County high school near the existing junior high at Thornburg. The plan omits a gymnasium initially but is designed for a later addition.
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Central City Fire Pancake and Chili Feed Announced
Central City fire department hosts a pancake and chili feed this Saturday at the Methodist church with meals served at 11 30 a.m. and 4 30 p.m. Proceeds support department needs.
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