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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1966

Page

3

Easter Messiah planned by six Maton churches

Plans for the second annual Easter Messiah are under way with six Maton churches sponsoring. Rehearsals begin Sunday at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church with city residents invited to join the choir. Soloists to be chosen Sunday, March 6. performers may sing a Messiah selection. The event is set for Marion High School gym at 7 30 p.m. Palm Sunday.

First Baptist Church Jerry Curry Lutheran Church of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Christian, First Baptist First Methodist First Presbyterian Marion High School

Valentine Queen Named at DeMolay Ball in Masonic Temple

Leslie Fox daughter of Mr and Mrs L J Fox was chosen DeMolay sweetheart at the Valentine ball Monday night in the Masonic temple She is active in Rainbow Girls and serving as worthy advisor Other contestants were Barbara Kemp Connie Steenhoek and Melodie Sorensen.

Leslie Fox L. J. Fox Masonic Temple Miss Fox Rainbow Girls Barbara Kemp Connie Steenhoek Melodie Sorensen

Civil Defense Course by Marion Jaycees outlined

A civil defense adult education course sponsored by the Marion Junior Chamber of Commerce will begin Tuesday at 7 30 p m in room 60 at Marion high school. It includes six two hour sessions covering nuclear disaster protection, radiation dangers, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, shelter living, home shelter construction, and family disaster planning. Contact Jeri Smith at 377 5207 to enroll.

Marion Junior Chamber of Commerce Marion High School Jeri Smith

Petitioners Seek North Of Tracks Relocation For Route 30

Iowa residents from Clinton Jackson and Scott counties submit petitions to the Iowa Highway Commission urging Route 30 relocation north of the Northwestern railroad tracks from Clinton west to Wheatland. They cite shorter distance lower cost fewer curves and fewer overpasses. The chief engineer notes crossing constraints near DeWitt and that the north route would leave little room for the road.

Ames Clinton Jackson Scott Iowa Iowa Highway Commission Harry Bradley, Jr Wheatland North Western Railroad Highway Commission L. M. Clauson Clauson DeWitt

Northeast Iowa Music Festival Sees 500 Students

About 500 sixth to eighth graders from 15 schools are expected to participate in the Northeast Iowa grade junior high music festival this Saturday at Linn-Mar main elementary. Solos and ensembles will be judged from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with ratings excellent superior or good. Norman Meyer, Linn-Mar band director, is festival manager. Kiwanis Brotherhood week events unfold Thursday night in Marion with a church support program and a 6 15 p.m. dinner at the Suburban.

Iowa Linn-Mar Norman Meyer Kiwanis Club Marion Kiwanis Club Support the Churches Committee

Lena Hegewald 71 Dies After Short Illness in Newhall

Lena Hegewald 71 of Newhall died Tuesday night after a short illness. Born January 22, 1894 she was married to Robert Hegewald who died in 1951. Survived by son Paul of Phoenix daughter Mrs Leroy Boddicker Cedar Rapids two sisters Emma Hegewald and Matilda Lensh a brother John Fritz five grandchildren four great grandchildren. Body at Fellmer funeral home Keystone services Friday at the Presbyterian church.

Worldwide Draft Systems Compared in 1960s Survey

London AP reports a global survey showing conscription remains widespread while voluntary service dominates Britain and parts of the world. It details universal training in the Soviet Union, Israel’s mixed scheme, India and Pakistan’s unique practices, Japan’s largely voluntary force, and Europe’s varied conscription rules across Germany France and Italy.

London Moscow Jerusalem Saigon U.S Britain Canada India Pakistan Israel Mexico Territorial Army Far East Women’s Army Corps National Cadet Corps Mujahids West Germany France Italy

New York Parks Chief's Motorcycle Catches Fire

Thomas Hoving, New York Parks Commissioner, says his motorcycle caught fire on Fifth Avenue. He heard a puk sound, saw flames under the bike, pulled a fire alarm, and three engines plus two ladder trucks responded. He will not give up riding.

NEW York (Ap Thomas Hoving John Lindsay City Hall Hell’s Angels East Hoving New York Fifth Avenue

Weaver outlines creative federalism for urban America

Secretary Robert Weaver urges cooperative federalism in cities, calling for local initiative and federal support. He cites rent supplement and demonstration cities as tools to rebuild urban areas, with nearly 70,000 proposed low income rental units across 265 locations and 43 states.

Weaver Housing and Urban Development America National Press Club

Von Braun outlines satellite aid for future food problems

Dr. Wernher Von Braun, head of the Marshall Spaceflight Center, cites manned satellites to monitor crop patterns and land use worldwide to address looming population and food shortages. He predicts US moon landings before 1969 year end and warns against slowing Apollo program progress.

Washington Wernher von Braun Women’s Club von Braun Marshall Spaceflight Center Huntsville Ala Alabama U. S

Rites Saturday for Minnie Bartosh in Ely

Minnie Bartosh 69 widow of Louis Bartosh died Wednesday after a short illness. Born Minnie Stable December 8 1896 at Solon she and her husband farmed near Ely. Surviving sisters Florence Stout Lisbon and Joseph Unash Solon. Services at Brush Chapel 10 am Saturday Burial Czech National Cemetery. Friends may call Friday at the chapel.

Ely Minnie Bartosh Louis Bartosh Minnie Stable Solon

Mississippi Route 80 Bridge On Schedule At Le Claire

Iowa highway commission engineer W. W. Wickham said the 3,800-foot interstate 80 bridge over the Mississippi at Le Claire is on schedule and should open to traffic this fall. The four lane structure will complete a continuous chain of expressways from Des Moines to the East Coast.

Ames W. W. Wickham Iowa Highway Commission Mississippi River le Claire Wickham Des Moines East Coast

Robert Reeve Heads Tipton United Fund

Robert Reeve elected president of the Tipton school district United Fund succeeding Hank Walters. New board members chosen at the annual meeting Tuesday night include Mrs. Jon Fowler William Webb Mrs. Russell Scott Mrs. James Casterline and Robert DeKock.

Tipton Robert Reeve United Fund Hank Walters Jon Fowler William Webb Russell Scott James Casterline Robert DeKock

TIPTON FFA Banquet honors two with awards and 140 attend

Two TIPTON FFA members Keith Chapman and Earl Steffen were recognized at the annual parent-son banquet. Chapman received an honorary chapter farmer title while Steffen was given an outstanding service award as 140 attendees gathered Tuesday night at the elementary school.

Tipton Keith Chapman Farmer Earl Steffen FFA

Hughes Indicates Pending Legislation On Amish School Dispute

Gov. Harold Hughes said a settlement in the Iowa Amish school conflict may be announced next Tuesday or taken to court if not reached. He plans a limited bill to codify a temporary accord, extended beyond local prosecutions, and applicable to other districts.

Des Moines UPI Harold Hughes Hughes General Assembly Iowa Oelwein Buchanan County

Notice of Probate in Iowa District Court for Edward Hopton Estate

In the District Court for the State of Iowa the matter of Edward Frederick Hopton deceased. All interested parties are notified that on February 1, 1966 the will dated June 19, 962 was probated in the named court with no further probate. Any action to set aside must be brought within one year from the date of second publication. Second publication February 12, 1966. Kenneth L. Berry Clerk Thos L. Woods Attorney for the estate.

Iowa Edward Freder Hopton Edward Frederick Hopton Geemase Hess Edward Frederison District Court Sun Kenneth Ly Berr District Ny Thos

Hall Bicycle Inc Incorporated in Cedar Rapids Iowa

The corporation Hall Bicycle Inc is formed under Iowa law Chapter 496A. It has 200 shares par value 100 each. The address of the registered office is 405 2nd Ave, Cedar Rapids Iowa and incorporators include Walter B Moscrip Jr and Kathryn M Moscrip Cedar Rapids. The existence begins February 1 1966 and continues perpetually with unlimited power to engage in any lawful business.

Iowa Matt Biccleine Cedar Rapids Alah Glee Ko Hsks Raplas Anpacrpy Jr Ave Cedar Raids Asiatfer Moscrip, Jr 3Rd Edar Iowe Rani Moscrip Cedar Tan HA Bicycle, Inc Walter B Moscrip Kathryn M. Moscrip

Notics of Examination for Deputy Assessors in Cedar Rapids

Notice announces a written exam for 596 deputy assessor positions in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Qualified electors may apply at the Iowa State Tax Commission in Des Moines before the March 22 9:00 a.m. test at the Armory Memorial Coliseum.

Cedar Rapids Iwa Owa Iowa Tax Division Iowa State Tax Commission Es Moines Linn County Donald J. Fisher

Notice of sale under judgment Linn County Iowa

Public auction to satisfy a 1966 judgment in Federal Savings Bank against Robert Goldensoph. The property in Cedar Hills Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa will be sold for cash February 23 1966 at 9:00 A.M. in front of the Court House door. Sale conducted by Wal H Grant Sheriff and James F Bradley attorney.

Ae Rom Linn County Owa Federa Erienal Sheryl A Assn Robert Goldensoph Linnisen Feruary A.D Court House Cedar Rapids Linn Counti Lowa Lance Lowe Wal H. Grant Ner Inn County Vid Ebster James F. Bradleyttorney

Notice of Appointment of Administrators and Creditors

Notice is given that Samlalahester Meier is administrator of the James C. peace estate. All persons interested must file claims with the Cedar Rapids clerk within six months of publication. Peoples Bank and Tepe appointed estate administrator. Publication dated January 27 1966.

State of Iowa Meier James C Keren Samlalahester Peoples Bank and Tepe Cedar Rapids

Notice to Bidders for Kitchen Equipment at Coolidge Elementary

Notice to bidders invites bids for general materials and labor for kitchen equipment at Coolidge Elementary School in Rapids, Iowa, due February 23, 1966 at 11:00. Bids must be sealed and accompanied by a bid bond or certified check of at least 5 percent. Contract documents available from Leo C Merrick Architects.

Schoo Grawingsit Me Pee Y Rapids Isipation Ng Secon Avenue Iowa Boaducaki Coolid Erach Eger Bdder Leo C. Ae Merrchitect Ae Associates Lowe Goa Airtel Ee Nso Denis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maton News Valentine Queen Jaycees Legion Boy Scout Troop Wildcats Prairie Union Wildcats Prairie Chapel Church Orlan Handeland Linn County Conservation Officer Curt Zingula David Bowen Sorg Pharmacy Monroe Go-Getters Bob Hampton Susan Hampton Marsha Mains Bill Hampton Nordman Jewelers Lincoln Pta Galen McDougall Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers Marion Post No American Legion Explorer Post Legion Hall 17Th St YMCA Marion Branch Ymca Marion Athletic Field Edward McNulty Veteran’s Hospital Iowa City Reading Circle Howard Titus Third, Avenue F. H. Collings Marion Want Lena Hegewald Newhall Soviet Union Nepal Japan Red China Mao Tze-tung Navy Air Force Australia New Zealand Southeast Asia New Gadna Army Nahal Western Europe Germany Latin America Argentine Congress N.Y. Parks Head Iis Robert Congress Johnson Rites Tipton United Fund Sherry Donahan Dennis the Menace Ircorporation Hall Bicycle, Inc Guaran Ate Atee Hendrick
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