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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1971

Page

10

Marion High Wins Second Straight Wamac Debate Trophy

Marion High School clinched its second consecutive Wamac conference debate trophy at the Monticello speech tournament finishing 8 0 in the records. Team members include Larry McPherson Jill Hunt Dale Folkers and Michelle Klink. Gary Hoag took first in original oratory. Diane Ward junior earned the outstanding performer award for Three on a Bench performed at state level in Fairfield. Ward is the daughter of J R Ward Jr of 1725 Second Avenue.

Marion High School Monticello Larry McPherson Jill Hunt Dale Folkers Michelle Klink Gary Hoag Diane Ward Iowa High School Speech Assn Fairfield Miss Ward J. R. Ward, Jr Second Avenue

School Children Donate To Charities Amid Valentines Boycott

Starry School sixth grade Mrs. Leo Holub group sent 13.63 to St Jude Children's Research Hospital while Irving School fourth through sixth graders raised 36.40 for the Heart fund. Marion YMCA schedule lists activities including men's conditioning at noon and various classes. Marion Lodge No. 6 AF and AM to meet at the Masonic temple Tuesday.

Leo, Holub Starry School St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Irving School Heart Fund YMCA Marion Branch Marion Masonic Temple

Driver Charged After Highway 13 Accident

Glenn J. Orcutt Jr his wife Rebecca and their seven month old son Aaron of 1615 Park Townecourt NE were injured when their car collided with another and rolled several times on Highway 13 near Squaw Creek park Sunday afternoon. They were released after treatment at a Cedar Rapids hospital. Andrew W Baumgartner 30 route one Central City driver of the other car was charged with failure to yield the right of way. Linn sheriff's officers said he backed out of a private drive saw traffic in the southbound lane and crossed into the northbound lane striking the Orcutt car. The Orcutt car came to rest in the ditch after rolling several times.

Glenn J. Orcutt, Jr Rebecca Aaron Park Townecourt NE Highway 13 Squaw Creek Park Cedar Rapids Andrew W. Baumgartner Central City Linn Orcutt

Bill on Right Turns at Red Lights Is Filed

DES MOINES A bill to clarify the law on turning right after stopping at a red light was filed in the Iowa house by Rep James Wells and nine others. The measure would allow a right turn after stopping when a sign permits it and it does not hinder traffic or pedestrians. Rep Dewey Goode doubts a change is needed, while Cedar Rapids officials urged clarity. Other signers include Reps Raymond Taylor Ivor Stanley and Russell Wyckoff.

Des Moines Iowa House James Wells Dcedar Rapids Wells Dewey Goode Bloomfield Cedar Rapids Iowa Raymond Taylor Dubuque Ivor Stanley Russell Wyckoff Vinton

Three Iowans Killed In Weekend Crashes

Weekend traffic accidents in Iowa left at least three dead. A Waukee couple Richard and Mrs. Overton both 25 died in a head on collision near Indianola. Elmer Fred Stockleth 57 of Schleswig died Sunday when his car skidded on an icy Crawford county road north of Ricketts and rolled into a ditch.

Richard Overton Elmer Fred Stockleth Schleswig Stockleth Crawford County Ricketts Overtons Indianola

Former Independence Police Chief Dies

James L. McDonnell 66, former Independence police chief and Buchanan county sheriff, died Sunday in Waterloo where he had lived since 1946. Services Tuesday 10:30 at St. John's Church with rosary Monday 7:30 and wake at 8. Survived by his wife Anna and 11 siblings, including Richard, Raymond, Gertrude McDonnell in Independence and M J Merfeld, James Regan, Herb Kurt relatives in Cedar Rapids and Cascade.

Independence James L. McDonnell Buchanan County Waterloo St. John’s Catholic Church McCleery-Howe Anna Iowa Richard Raymond McDonnell Gertrude McDonnell M. J. Merfeld James Regan Cedar Rapids Herb Kurt Cascade

Farm Service Seed store hit in weekend breakin

Calmar store operated by Cletus Bush reported a weekend breakin discovered Monday morning. Missing were 120 dollars in cash and 970 dollars in checks. Entry gained by prying open a back door hook.

Calmar—Farm Service Cletus Bush

Cornell Band In Pops Concert At Cornell College

The Cornell college concert band and jazz ensemble perform at 6 25 p m Wednesday in the Palisades room Com mons MT VERNON The event is open without admission charge The 41 member band and 18 member jazz ensemble are led by Dr Jesse G Evans The first half features Harlem Nocturne Mancini Medley El Condor Pasa and The House of the Rising Sun with solo Alto Sax Richard Tucker The second half covers big band jazz including The Golden Horns and Basie Straight Ahead The program runs about an hour

Richard Tucker Westichester Ill Mancini Golden Horns Basie Straight Ahead

Four Dozen Do 54 Hour Fast In Four Rooms

In Louisville AP report, 36 of 48 participants survive a 54 hour fast in four crowded rooms to test perceptions of life in 2000. Hunger, fatigue, and stress mark the simulation with volunteers aged 12 to their 30s. organizers aim to raise awareness of ecological danger.

Louisville Sam Biegelsen Rosie Embry Rosie Ron Charles Aylworth

Israel Rejects Jarring Peace Proposals Amid Sinai Divide

Israeli cabinet rejects UN mediator Gunnar Jarr ing peace proposals calling for Sinai withdrawal and UN troops. Egypt reportedly responds positively per Al Ahram while Israel demands a formal peace treaty and questions Jarrings authority. US welcomed the move as talks continue ahead of a broader peace deal.

Israel U.N Gunnar Jarring Jerusalem Jarring Cairo al Ahram Egypt Suez Canal Sinai Peninsula Sinai Strait of Tiran Golda Meir U.N. Security Council

Accountants Schedule Ladies Night Program

Cedar Rapids Marion chapter of the National Association of Accountants will hold its annual Ladies night Tuesday at the Montrose. Jerome Barnum of Barnum Associates will speak on Everything Else in the World Is Changing Are You Standing Still. Social hour at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 45 p.m. John F Hanlon had been announced as speaker.

Cedar Rapids-Marion The National Assn. of Accountants Montrose Jerome Barnum Barnum Associates John F. Hanlon Internal Revenue

Youth Burns From Hot Cinders At Quarry Incident

John Bagley a 16 year old resident of 1301 Eleventh Street NW remained in good condition at Mercy Hospital Monday after suffering second and third degree burns to his legs and arms. He fell into a pile of hot cinders at an old quarry on River Road about a mile east of the dam while walking Sunday afternoon. Officers said the quarry receives cinders from a nearby REA power plant and noted a warning sign and broken gate at the site.

John Bagley Eleventh Street Mercy Hospital Linn REA

Award Raised Due to Smell at Pig Farm Dispute

An appeals court judge increased an award to William Goodier from 480 to 1200 dollars after he was forced to move due to the odor from a neighboring pig farm. The ruling underscores compensation for nuisance.

London UPS William Goodier

Notice of Swisher 1971 Sanitary Sewer Project Proceedings

Public inspection file notes a proposed Resolution of Necessity cost estimates and plat for Swisher Iowa sanitary sewerage improvements. Project includes three contracts: Sewage Treatment Plant, Interceptor and Outfall, and Sanitary Sewer Collection System within Johnson County. It lists detailed line and manhole work and proposed assessment methods for Contract No. 3 to benefit drainage areas and street frontages. Also contains probate notice for Ernest A. Kennedy estate with executor appointment and filing deadlines.

Swisher Iowa Council Swisher Iowa Johnson V.C.P C.I.P V.C.P. Tees Howad Avenue 3Rd Street 4Th Street Rose Avenue Essex Avenue Auditor’s A.P A.P. No 5Th Street 2Nd Street Block Ist Street 1St Street Jefferson Avenue Netolicky County Road Auditor

Legal notice of road improvements in Swisher Iowa meeting

The council announces a 7:30 PM February 24 1971 meeting at the Swisher Legion Hall to hear property owners and interested parties on proposed improvements. It covers assessment boundaries district costs lot assessments and adoption of a Resolution of Necessity for Johnson County Iowa roads and rights of way near Sections 6 7 8 Township 81 North Range 7 West Fifth Principal Meridian. Verna M Jordan Clerk of Swisher Iowa.

Swisher Johnson County Iowa R.O.W CR & IC RR 5Th St Rose Ave Jefferson Avenue 4Th Street Howad Avenue 3Rd Street 3Rd Avenue Auditor’s CR & Icr Summit Avenue Pareladd Avenue Central Avenue R. and |.C. Railroad Said County Road Township 81 Fifth Principal Sir R.O.W Township Legion Hall

The SRD Corporation Incorporation Notice

Notice of pe rennial profit corporation formed under Chapter 496A Iowa 1966. Existence begins January 27 1971 with unlimited lawful business powers and 100 shares of common stock. Initial directors Donald L Schulte R Gregory Schulte Gary R Dundee W W Raitora. registry office 162 48th Street NE Cedar Rapids Iowa. agent Donald L Schulte. Dated February 11 1971 Cedar Rapids Iowa. The SRD CORPORATION By Donald L Schulte

Iowa SRD Corporation Donald L. Schulte 48Th St Cedar Rapids R. Gregory Schulte Golfview Dr Gary R. Dundee Valley Street Center Point W. W. Raitora Third Avenue 48Th Street

Notice of Probate and Appointing Executor for Louise Davies

Probate of Louise Davies deceased granted to Peppies Bank and Trust Company as executor. Creditors must file claims in Linn County District Court within one year from second publication, or be barred. Notice dated February 3, 1971. second publication February 15, 1971.

District Court State of Iowa Linn County Ernest A. Kennedy Margaret D. Paul Marion Louise Davies Peppies Bank and Trust Company Peoples Bank and Trust Company Cedar Rapids Nazette, Broomwell, Hendrickson, Marner and Humphreys

Notice of Action on Design Approval for I 380 Cedar Rapids

Iowa State Highway Commission announces Federal approval of the I 380 design in Cedar Rapids Linn County from 28th Avenue SW to 12th Street NE. Project length about 3.1 miles. Maps and documents available at the Iowa State Highway Commission building Ames. J R Coupal Jr, Director of Highways.

Cedar Rapids Linn County Owa Ilowa State Highway Commission Federal Highway Administration Iowa 28Th Avenue S. W 12Th Street N. E Linn 26Th Avenue S. W L Street 2Nd Avenue S. W Cedar River E Avenue N. W F Avenue N. W Avenue N.E B Avenue N. E Iowa State Highway Commission Ames J. R. Coupal, Jr

Notice of Incorporation of Service Pharmacies Inc Iowa

The notice records the incorporation of Service Pharmacies Inc under the Iowa Business Corporation Act. It began November 1, 1970 with perpetual existence and power to engage in any lawful business. It authorizes 1,000,000 shares of class A stock at $1 par value. Registered office: 2740 First Avenue NE Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa. Registered agent and director: John D. Chehak Cedar Rapids Iowa. Attys for the Corporation: Moyer and Beraman Suite 315 Commerce Exchange Building Cedar Rapids.

Service Pharmacies, Inc Incorporation of Iowa Business Corporation Act Fifty-eighth General Assembly First Avenue N.E Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa John D. Chehak Moyer and Beraman Commerce Exchange First Avenue

Probate of Maurine Evans Appoints Executor and Creditors Notice

Probate in district court on September 22, 1969 admitted the will of Maurine Brown Evans. Robert C. Nelson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa is named attorney for the executor and Robert C. Peong is appointed executor with duties to make immediate payments and notify creditors of claims.

State of Iowa Linn County Maurine Brown Evans Robert C. Peong Robert C. Nelson Cedar Rapids Lowa

Hiawatha Water Board to Meet on Bonds Hearing

The Hiawatha Water Board of Trustees will convene at 6 30 p m February 16 1971 in the City Hall Council Chambers for a hearing on the issuance of water revenue bonds and related business. The meeting is open to the public. Betty J. Freeman, Secretary.

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