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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1969

Page

24

Marion school calendar set for 1969 70 year

The Marion Independent school district plans the 1969 70 calendar from Sept 2 to June 4 with Christmas break Dec 22 to Jan 4 and Good Friday March 27. Baccalaureate May 31 and commencement June 2. Bids for science equipment and lockers were opened. low bids came from Hamilton Furniture and Lyon Metal. The district will delay intercom and clock system changes in the new high school and sign a new free meals agreement to continue surplus commodities and lunch rebates. resignations of two teachers were accepted and a church class and land sale bids were rejected.

Marion Independent School Board of Education Hamilton Furniture Fandrei Equipment Co Midwest Beach Pigott, Inc Arnold Newbanks Lyon Metal Products, Inc Triangle Metropolitan And Engineering Products Corp Supt Richard Sorensen Sorensen

State Board to Air Problems of Area Eight

Special to The Gazette Waterloo Iowa January meeting planned as three counties Jackson Delaware Dubuque fail to join Area Eight vocational technical school. State board will convene January 9 in Waterloo and January 10 at Area Seven headquarters to seek a new agreement before the legislature.

Waterloo Iowa State Board of Public Instruction Area Seven Jackson Delaware Dubuque David H. Bechtel

Driver Charged After Marion Student Hit

Vernon junior high student Gail Johnson, 12, was struck by a car while in a crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and Thirteenth Street after school. The driver, Thomas V. Haney, 59, forfeited a $105 bond on intoxication charges after failing to appear in police court.

Vernon Gail Johnson Northview Drive Seventh Avenue Thirteenth Street Thomas V. Haney Thirty-fifth Street Haney

Marion YMCA painting class registration and Saturday schedule

Registration for Marion branch YMCA oil painting class starts Tuesday at 1 pm and may be made at the Y office. Emma Safley is instructor. Saturday events include wrestling at 9 am, Saturday Fun Club at 9, junior high boys gym at 11, senior high boys gym at 1, father and son gym at 4, teenage night at 7, and a Special Fish Fry Friday from 6 to 9 pm with walleye fillets at 1.65. Take out orders invited and advance visit relatives note for Jan Smith of Managua staying with Uncle and Aunt Bond at 2401 Third Ave. Jan is a Ottawa University student. Also: Wanted part-time waitresses, apply in person Mr Bill's.

Marion Branch YMCA Emma Safley Jan Smith Managua Nicaragua Allen Bond Third Avenue Miss Smith Ottawa University Ottawa Kan

Mr. Serviceman Advertise Your Service Today

An appeal to service providers to place advertisements reaching over 200 000 want ad readers. The notice emphasizes broad exposure for military veteran or serviceman services.

Mr. Serviceman

Frustration of Effective Fight On Flu Is Seen

Washington AP The surgeon general says flu battle hurdles include doctors using vaccine on low priority patients and those who won’t ask for it. Officials expect 25 million high risk people but only 20 million doses exist and past epidemics suggest only half will be used. Stewart notes late warning harmed prep. epidemic may have peaked and a recurrence next year unlikely.

Washington Hong Kong William Stewart Stewart

Czech Guards Use Dog in Refugee Hunt at Border

Czech border guards crossed into West Germany by about 600 yards in pursuit of a fleeing refugee aided by a dog. West German patrol tracked noises and found torn clothing and blood drops before both sides recrossed into Czechoslovakia. Bavarian officials planned to protest to Czechoslovak authorities.

Tirschenreuth Germany Bavarian State Interior Ministry Czechoslovakia

B 52s Step Up Attacks On Vietnam War Fronts

US command says the heaviest B 52 strikes in three weeks hit northwest of Saigon with about 1000 tons and near 500 tons on the U Minh forest. Ground action stayed light though allied sweeps pressed from the delta to Da Nang as Marines and South Vietnamese forces pushed enemy positions. Fresh enemy moves were reported in the A Shau valley and the DMZ area, with naval air strikes from carriers Coral Sea and Constellation delivering 31 sorties in the valley.

Saigon South Vietnam Mekong Delta da Nang A Shau Hue Demilitarized Zone Coral Sea Constellation Valley North Vietnam

Man Arrested As Drunk Driver

Leon P. Giza, 38, of 906 Fifteenth Street SE, charged with drunk driving after a two car crash at 2:45 a.m. Friday at First Avenue and Fourteenth Street East. He posted a $500 bond and was released. His auto struck the rear of a car driven by Joseph J. Jenkins, 1518 First Avenue NE. A passenger, William Brown, 31, of 1627 Second Avenue SE, suffered whiplash and was treated at St. Luke's Hospital before being released.

Leon P. Giza Fifteenth Street SE First Avenue Fourteenth Street Giza Joseph J. Jenkins Jenkin William Brown Second Avenue SE Brown St. Luke’s Hospital

Woman Reports Theft of $240 From Billfold

Florence Jarboe of route one Marion reported a billfold containing 240 dollars was stolen from her purse. She left the purse on a Craemer's counter at 208 Second Avenue SE about 6:45 p.m. Thursday evening. Local police are investigating.

Florence Jarboe Marion

Suspect Nabbed in Oelwein Larceny Arrest

Oelwein police arrested Michael Frazer 21 of Galesburg Illinois, sought on larceny charges tied to three local break ins. The report notes the West Delaware school district bought 10 buses for 85000 from McDermott Ford of Dyersville and Epworth district officials.

Epworth West Delaware McDermott Oelwein Oelwein

Bull giraffe weight limit noted at 2500 pounds

A bull giraffe may weigh up to 2,500 pounds. This fact highlights the substantial size of male giraffes and their impressive stature among large land mammals.

State Workers Seek New Vacation Policy in Iowa

Iowa state employees with under ten years on the job have only 17 weeks of vacation, the lowest among states, per a Cedar Rapids study by Niemeyer and Hensel. The report, prepared for the Iowa chapter of IAPES, supports pushing legislature for a policy of one day per month of employment up to six weeks, amid a push to expand fringe benefits.

Iowa Nebraska Ohio Texas John L. Niemeyer Harold H. Hensel Iowa State Employment Service Cedar Rapids Gerald Howe Niemeyer and Hensel The International Assn. of Niemeyer

Two of Three U.S. POWs Leave Viet Cong Camp

Saigon reports two of the three American soldiers released by the Viet Cong on New Year's Day departed for the United States on Friday. Pfc. Donald Smith remained hospitalized with a fever described as a minor illness. A spokesman cited a local bug and downplayed the seriousness.

Saigon U.S Donald Smith Smith

Breakin Reported At Kaffehuf Restaurant in Decorah

Authorities probe a Thursday night burglary at the Kaffehuf restaurant in Decorah with about $50 stolen from a cash register. Investigation continues as police review nearby surveillance footage and interview witnesses.

Decorah Kaffehuf

Death of Stephen Popham at home

Stephen Charles Popham, 20, died Thursday at his home apparently from a heart attack. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Popham. Services are set for Saturday at 1 30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Friends may call at Kruessel Fawcett Funeral Home.

Lamont Stephen Charles Popham Charles Popham Kruessel-Fawcett

Nixon Aims Geographic Balance In Top Officials

President elect Nixon plans to name Elliot Richardson as undersecretary of state and A Alexis Johnson as undersecretary for political affairs, starting a wave of sub cabinet picks. He cites geographic balance to avoid overreliance on New York and D C. Nixon, cleared by his physician, says health is excellent for the duties ahead.

Los Angeles Nixon Elliot Richardson Massachusetts A. Alexis Johnson Japan Washington New York New England Washington, D.C Midwest Far West Long Beach John Lungren Lungren

Six Children Evacuated After Man Blocks Gas Pipe

In Kansas City Kansas police evacuated six children from a home after a man, 22 year old Jerry Pruitt, lay on a ruptured gas pipe to stop a escaping gas. He remained for 20 minutes in freezing weather before officers arrived. He was treated for gas inhalation. Pruitt said he acted after a car collision knocked loose an outdoor meter while accompanying two women to the Graham home. The children aged 3 to 16 were removed from the premises.

Kansas City Kan Jerry Pruitt Pruitt Patricia Graham Graham Graham Yard

Cohen Opposes Adding Health Screening to Medicare Now

UPI reports from Washington that Wilbur Cohen urged Congress not to add comprehensive health screening and preventive services to Medicare at this time. He issued three reports on Medicare staffing, mental illness coverage, and personnel qualifications, noting shortages in physical therapists and the need to adjust roles while keeping certain standards. He called for study of screening feasibility later, and for clarifying Medicare reimbursement for physician tests tied to treating patient complaints.

Wilbur Cohen Cohen Congress

Coe Students To Teach in C R Schools

Twenty two Coe students will teach in six Cedar Rapids schools during winter term. Fourteen in secondary and eight in elementary, starting Jan 20. Twelve Cedar Rapids residents. two weeks half days then six weeks full time with an on campus seminar in special teaching methods.

Coe Cedar Rapids Harding Junior High Warren Haacke Manly William Ritz Allentown Kay Seery Coralville Sandi Dixon Coe College Barbara Warfel Milledgeville Josephine Geiser Eastland Drive Linda Meyer Onarga

Hula Bowl Live on KCRG TV 9 This Saturday

The Hula Bowl airs live from Honolulu at 3 30 PM Saturday on KCRG TV 9. Viewers can watch the college football showcase for Pacific teams and key players.

Honolulu Kcrg-Tv

Probate notices for Bert Cane and Frank Perry in Linn County Iowa

Probate notices announce the admission of wills for Bert D Cane and Frank A Perry to the Linn County Iowa Court. Executors Daisy May Nandel and Enid L Perry are named. Creditors and heirs are instructed to file claims within six months. notices dated December 27 1968 and January 10 1969.

Notice of Probate Executor for Clifton M Parker Estate

In Linn County Iowa Probate No 34659 Catherine P Zoller was appointed executor after the December 19 1968 probate of Clifton M Parker deceased. Any action to set aside must be within one year from second publication. Creditors file claims with the district court clerk for allowance. claims not paid within six months from publication are barred. Dated December 20 1968 Fort Dodge Iowa Donohue Wilkins Donohue Attorneys for Executor Hampton Iowa

Srep Aist State of Iowan Linn County Bert D. Cane Daisy May Nandell Garey Reiner Iven Gieirich Daisy May Nandel Banide Tauie von Tad Sa Cdar Gas Cedar Rapids Lows Agcone Ft Hs District Court Iowa Clifton M. Parker Ton M. Parker Atherine P. Zoller Oen Oritain Catherine P. Zoller Fort Dodge Donohue Wilkins Donohue Enecneren Hampton

Special school election set for Center Point Iowa January 17 1969

Public notice to qualified voters of the Consolidated School District of Center Point Linn County Iowa announces a special election January 17 1969 to decide on a bond issue for a tax levy not exceeding fifteen mills for principal and interest on bonds. Polls open noon to seven pm at Center Point Schoolhouse voters must be notified by order of the Board of Directors as required by law.

Gamer Point Linn Iowa Sean Beny Roy Centerpoint Gove Elnt Lowa Orger Cater Pa Point

Consolidated School District Vote Notice in Center Point Iowa

Public notice announces a January 1969 school election for the Consolidated School District in Center Point Linn County Iowa. Voters will decide on a $275,000 building program including new construction and renovations. Polls open until seven, at the Center Point Schoolhouse as the district consolidates into one voting precinct.

Notice to Property Owners in Hiawatha Sanitary Sewer District

Notice available for public inspection in Hiawatha Clerk's office of a proposed resolution of necessity and cost estimates for sanitary sewer improvements. Details include 8 inch vitrified clay sewers, four manholes, and a route along Willman Street 9th Avenue Eisenhower Road to 10th Avenue. Council meeting set for 7:30 p.m. January 1969 to discuss assessment boundaries and costs.

Hiawatha Iowa Willman Street 9Th Avenue Isenhower Road Eisenhower Road 10Th Avenue Counelt. Cha Ie Owe Wa ' Ate

Estate of You Are He the Day Debts and Claims

This notice declares all persons asserting claims against the estate of William A. in Cedar Rapids Iowa must present them by a given deadline or be barred. The administrator William A. is authorized to settle debts and distribute assets, with a required legal process and dates noted for filing.

William A Sa State Cedar Rapids Iowa

NONSURANCE BROKERS INC Incorporation details and directors list

The document outlines corporate existence and duration under the act for Nonsurance Brokers Inc. It names initial directors including Richard R. Appleoft Firepatrick Sen Franklin Cedapani Gordon and addresses Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids locations. The record presents officers, allocated shares, and the registered office on 3717 12th Avenue SW Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Aes Te Jusiness Corporation Richard R. Ress

Probate notice for Goodrow estate in Cedar Rapids Iowa

In the matter of Henry Row, deceased, Lucile Goodrow named executor. All persons indebted to the estate must file claims within six years, or be forever barred. Notice is published in Cedar Rapids with Silliman Gray & Stapleton representing the estate. dates show December 30 1968 and January publication.

Henry Row Goodrow Ty Ives Lucil Ricner Dred Row Cedar Rapids Iowa Silliman, Gray & Stapleton

Cedar Rapids board hears variance requests for R-2 lots

The City of Cedar Rapids Adjustment Board meets to consider appeals in R-2 districts. Appellants seek variances from minimum rear yard and setback rules to maintain existing attached patios and carport enclosures at 3900 E Avenue NE and 1880 Eilts NW Rapids. Meeting details filed with the secretary. hearing open to the public.

San Sete Robert E Avenue Cedar Iown Saehlin W. H. Finnigan Jr NW Rapids Iowa Apa F.inter Builidinriment Ball Hall

Notice of default on land contract in Iowa

The contract dated December and assigned to Snell as joint tenants for part of Lot 62 and Lot 4 in Cedar Rapids Iowa has not met payment terms from April 1965 through December 1968 and taxes. The contract may be forfeited unless all due payments and costs are paid within 30 days after service of this notice.

de- Ae Selma Scheele Snell Yue Lowa Cobban Rt Ahi Eter Rapids Angles Vallel Aman Sthence 12Th Street 5Thth Avenue Linn Ally Iow

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