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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1969
Page
4
Marion police probe a Sunday morning hold up at Sandy's Drive-In on Seventh Avenue. Two men looted about 1890 in cash and checks, most cash, after the business had closed. Four employees were locked in a freezer but escaped and alerted police. Entry came via a rear door. Police continue the investigation.
A 26 year old man was arrested for drunk driving after a car collision on Third Avenue SW around 12:29 AM Sunday. The accident occurred near Brick at Becay Drive, with minor damage and weather cited as a contributing factor. District officials, led by Superintendent Kennett P. Patton, plan to visit the school’s learning center and discuss flexible scheduling at the elementary level.
A compilation of legal notices lists transfers from Oceana Naval Air Station to Miramar and promotions within the service, property sales at 441 Tenth Avenue, Marion library and city council meetings, and multiple wills probate filings and estate administrations in Linn County Iowa. It includes notices of appointment of executors, creditors claims, sheriff sales, and real estate auctions, with dates ranging February to March 1969.
Des Moines Iowa. Gov Robert Ray urged another attempt in the legislature to liberalize the states abortion law after the Senate defeated the bill. He said reconsideration may occur and noted the measure would provide a legal basis to save lives. He also commented on campus police arming issues and training concerns. Lt Gov Roger Jensen ruled against keeping the abortion bill alive in a parliamentary fight casting another setback for proponents.
Notice of probate of the will of Alfred G. Granger in Linn County Iowa. Arthur Granger appointed executor. Creditors must file claims within six months after second publication. Indebtedness to the estate should be paid promptly to the clerk of the district court as provided by law. Published March 190?
Peter Howell, 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roker Shipley, was accidentally shot and killed while pursuing rabbits on the Homer Eder farm southwest of Lone Tree. The shot from a hunting companion's shotgun ended in Riverside elementary school student death. Survivors include his parents, a sister Kimberly and brother Richard. Private services will be held Wednesday at Borden and Adairs funeral home. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
Margaret Forde deceased is named. On February 3, probate of the will dated February 27 was admitted and Grant A Laide appointed executor. Any action within one year from the second publication is barred. Claimants must present to the district court with the clerk’s allowance and be paid. Publication date February 13.
In Des Moines UPI report Senate Bill seeks 44000 to build highway patrol headquarters in Oelwein and Davenport. Senator Edward E. Nicholson of Davenport introduced the measure requesting 22000 for each building.
Memo informs Marion area residents they can order or pay for want ads at the Marion office. Experienced ad writer available to assist with classification and answer questions about ads.
An eclectic page shows listings for moving and construction firms, painting, carpentry, electrical wiring, roofing, and hauling services. It also contains personal notes, jovial requests, and help wanted ads for drivers, salesmen, and shop staff, with contact numbers and local business names. The jumble mentions Kozy Inn and The Irish Inn, a courier service, and several local operators.
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