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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1966

Page

2

Marion zoning changes approved and new commission named

The Marion planning and zoning commission welcomed new members led by Chairman Mrs Don Kensinger. Dale Wears and Don Washburn were appointed to fill vacancies, while Hugh Gordon was reappointed. The commission recommended rezoning 8 acres near Linwood Knolls from A-L rural restricted to A-2 residential and approved another change to reclassify the roller rink site on Thirty-fifth Street from A-1 rural restricted to I-2 heavy industrial. A pending petition for vacation of 20 feet of Central Avenue right of way at Third Street was discussed, with Rowe speaking on civic matters and Rowe’s background noted. Final plats approved included Thomas E. McGowan’s Twenty-Sixth addition and McGowan’s Twenty-Seventh addition facing nearby school. The city water department property sale to Town Electric Light and Power Co. for a substation was approved, with area already zoned for such a structure. Residents’ license plate service program continues with a mailing deadline near the end of January.

Xew Planning‘2 Zoning Commission Don Kensinger Dale Wears Don Washburn Hugh Gordon Thomas Horan Linwood Knolls Developers Thirty-fifth Street Third Avenue Harold, Lathrop Central Avenue Third Street la Quisuneee Wathe City Interloo Conway Rowe Lefty Park Early City Water Department First Street Eighth Avenue Town Electric Light. and Power Co Thomas E. McGowan Twenty-seventh Street McGowan Boulevard Twenty-third Avenue Linn-Mar McGowan Northview Drive

Warming House Hours At Marion Ice Rink

Marion recreation commission will open the warming house at the ice skating rink on weekday evenings with Brenda Lutz supervising from 4 to 8 p.m. The rink also operates Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. In Cedar Rapids a license clearance helps ease Third Avenue bridge congestion during its rebuild.

Marion’s Recreation Commision T ‘O Jouse Brenda Lutz Jaycees Third Avenue Cedar Rapids Meyo

Lamont audit cites over spending and contract rules

State auditor's report on Lamont highlights contract award methods and budget overages in 1964. It notes missing bonded debt and investments, urges strict bidding and public opening, recommends budget amendments, calls for action on delinquent water accounts, and suggests a 1966 audit to ensure follow through on recommendations.

Lamont Iowa Water Department

Allamakee Road Work Is Okayed by State Panel

Special to The Gater reports Allamakee County road work for 1966 approved by the state highway commission. Planned projects include culvert extensions and grading in Lansing, Ludlow, Post, French Creek, Makee, Hanover, and Lafayette townships, plus paving and bridge work on several corridors. Community notices announce local meetings and appointments related to municipal projects.

Waukon Allamakee County State Highway Commission Lafayette Township Lansing Township Ludlow Township Post Township Howard G. Burns Clayton Burns Postville Makee Han- Twentieth French Creek To Wood Sec- Rey Tion Makee Township Center Township Rural Book Clubs Lafayette Hanover

Truck Blast Kills Driver. Homes Damaged In Rural Ga. County

A truck believed carrying dynamite exploded in a rural Georgia community near Dacula, killing the driver and injuring one other person. Seven houses were damaged, two heavily, with a large smoke plume and a big hole in the highway. Ruby Warwick and other nearby residents were treated for injuries not believed serious. Tree limbs, power lines, and the town water main were damaged as repair crews worked to restore service.

Dacula Haity Ruby Warwick Pharr Kiwanis Club Marion Kiwanis Club Fent Sorg Pharmacy LeRoy Benedict Ninth Street Phaar Sne

Vinton City Council fills planning and board seats

Francis Beggs Don Lane and Gaylen Grote named to the Vinton planning commission with Lane and Grote also joining the board of adjustment. Lyle Grove resignations accepted from both bodies. Also reports lowest bid for a new police car from Spaulding Motor Co. of Vinton for 1330.61 plus trade-in. city extends a parking ordinance across several streets from 1 to 6 am.

Vinton Francis Beggs Don Lane Gaylen Grote Planing Commission Lane Grote Board of Adjustment Lyle Grove Grove Spaulding Motor Co Ford A Avenue First Avenue Second Avenue Sixth Street Sixth Avenues

Probate and executor appointed for multiple Iowa estates

Probate in Linn County Iowa lists Leslie A. Buse and John S. Mohr estates with Faye H. Buse and Stella O. Mohr named executors. Notices require creditors to file claims within six months after second publication and debts to be paid promptly. Also mentions Elizabeth G. Streeter estate and administrator appointments with dates for second publication in January 1966.

Emec E Lee Borice Edward Ricke Isourt Naan Ed’ Rieke Cedar Rapids Iowa O'Rieley & Attorneys Sedt Laws District Court of Linn County Ling County Ber Ings & Loan Association Wanna D. Krall Deewasad V. G. Vavra Betty A. Vavra Naver Anna O. Krall Shore Court Ethel A. Morrison Linn Lowa Linn County Court House Authent Linn County Wise Towa Walter H. Granty Ethel A Morrison Sherrif Linn County Wm. W. Crissman Inch Dallas, Smith & Harmat District Court of Aeslie A. Buse Leslie A. Buse Faye H. Buse James Wadsworth, Elderkin, Locher & Pirnie, Aorneys State Bank Wisher Trust and Savings Bran Bank Lam John S. Mehr John O. Mohr Stella O. Mohr Said United Stat United States Leo Elizabeth G. Streeter Mohr Fala Esate Sald Esalt Sald Esate Consolidated Services and Perit Sales, Inc Consolidated Services Sales, Inc B Avenue NW Marvin P. Broimemow Marvin P. Bramow Avenue Pro Bert Lowell J. Miller Jacelyn Drive Esther Loveless Loveless Arte Langit Dac Robert Loveless W Alker Stray Milroy Aglacmere Vinton Tow Tate Tee District Court State of Jawa Lfrank Plucar Jan Sercone Frank Plucar Frank Pivcer Della Placar Agiun Fn Cosmaty van Exetuler Gt Norah Wate Logan H. Stingle Logan Stingley Eogiell First National Bank DeWitt H. Smith Ihe Ee Court of the State Rourl Nation Aank and DewsTy_H. SMITH Marion Lowe DeWitt H. Smith Hazel Oxley Gray Caseder Rapids jSiiman, Gray & Stapleton Cedar Raids

Probate notices and corporate incorporation in Iowa forms

A batch of probate notices from Linn County Iowa including wills for William J Kulper Esther Loveless Frank Plucar Logan H Stingle Clarence O Gray and others. Also notices of incorporation for Consolidated Services and Sales Inc and bank financial report excerpts with asset and deposit figures.

Marion Boys, 14, Admit YMCA Breakin

Two 14 year old Marion youths admitted breaking into the Marion branch YMCA on a Saturday night. They unbolted a door, then returned to steal 33.36 dollars in cash, stop watches, and a portable radio. All items were returned and they will be turned over to Linn county probation officers.

Marion Linn County Serle Deaver

Seek Girl 21 Missing Sharon Walker

Garber police search area for Sharon Walker 21 who has been staying with the Henry Larsons. She has been missing since Monday.

Garber Sharon Walker Henry Larsons

Trailways Bus Spins Into Ditch Near Knoxville

AP reports a Trailways bus carrying 16 passengers from Chicago to San Francisco spun into a ditch on a icy highway about 4 miles east of Knoxville around 2 a.m. All aboard escaped injuries as the driver lost control on slick Highway 92. Passengers waited at the Knoxville police station until another bus arrived to transport them.

Knoxville Trailways Chicago San Francisco

Ten-Year Plan Adopted For Retiring Park Bonds

The Lins county conservation board adopted a ten year schedule to pay off one million dollars in park bonds for Pinicon Ridge and Squaw Creek development. Chicago firm Paul D Speer and Associates proposed the plan. an alternative thirteen year plan was also offered. Conservation Director George Hamilton cited a forty three thousand dollar interest savings with the shorter term. Gifts included 10.7 acres for Pinicon Ridge and a 20 acre nature study area along the Cedar River from Iowa Land and Building Co. Three uniforms were approved for park staff. The board re elected officers: Dick Alexander president, Lloyd Jones vice president, Ken Marsh secretary.

George Kruse Lins County Tullins Pinicon Ridge Hi Electric Light and Power Co Mt. Verne Cedar River Iowa Land and Building Co Hamilton Rod Dunlap Russ Benest Lloyd Jones Dick Alexander Twelfth Avenue Marion Center Point Ken Marsh Ellis Boulevaii

Wartburg confirms two Eastern Iowans degree recipients

Wartburg College announces that Elaine G Johanningmeier Monona earns bachelor of science in education and Diane Key Voelker Cedar Rapids earns bachelor of music education. The college will hold spring commencement. fall semester graduates may return for regular exercises.

Waverly Wartburg College Wartburg Elaine G. Johanningmeier Monona Diane +Key Voelker Cedar Rapids

Bids Set for Williamsburg Post Office Project

Schmidhauser announced bids will be opened March 18 in St Louis for a post office building plan. The proposal includes interior land strips of 3084 square feet and 11331 square feet for parking and a 228 square foot platform along Buffalo Creek parkway. A transcontinental cable would be laid under the land as part of the acquisition.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sunray DX Oi Jan J. Y. Rowe Sunray DX Oil Co Waterloo Pommeree Frank Gorup 17Th St Chamber of Commerce Frank Meyo First National Farmers State Bank Garn Sale Ben Franklin E Ha Ta Ko Camp Fire Group Lynda Soula Mary Sankey Kim Johnson Kathy Osborn Angela Allen Karen Bond Debra Nielsen Cindy Culbertson Jean Schorg Pam Domer Commilwey, al Mensweel Macecal Chainsnan Hane T Wrneral Viandwey A Hansen Mothers of Twins Club Morion Maltby H. Lloyd Miller Elmer Konzen Louise Kolb Perry Okla Gene Struchen Fifth Avenue Kolb Marion Area Harriet Struchen YMCA Marion Branch Lamont Audit Allamakee Lions Club Marion Lions Club Todd’s Indian House Peter F. Crivaro Narv Railway Bishop’s Lindale Plaza Aav F. H. Collings Vinton Commission Pgartiles Roosevelt ES Corapary Aleks of Fecoreoratas Ol i Ronse Tye Mas Amenset Ei Corporation Thee Mate Ceretors Mingnun Cirectors Anc Korpora S. Suvet Snall Trebylees Jang Sutherland Conk Simmons District Court of Kinn County Lowe Perpetual Savings & Loan Association Vernon E. Vavra Lawa Towit Thomas E. McGowen Cedar Rounds Iawa Cedar Ranidis ‘Kowa Walter H. Grant Ling County David R. Webster David R. Websters Sadie Caroline Kuiper John J. Shea Bonneyar Seid Executor Ah Taeevoikt J. Alfred Witousek Elmer J. Wich Salemnly Elmer J. Ulch Rashlar Cere Clarence O. Gray Clarence O, Gray Clarence Q. Gray Zin Gay Hazel Oxley L Gray Milton Chadirnn Eugene Robison Johnson Farmers Savings Bank of Walford Gov- Cmameageens R. C Erusha Exec VicePres E.R. Xalden Cacnier Erusha GR Maiden Henry Schule Benton Npat Arlene E. Williams State Bank No Iowa State Bank and Trust Company Seit fWe Joh H. Lessendon Fred’ R. O'Brien Cashler John H. Lessenhop Fred R. O'Brien Gultarg Paul F Ki Fovea Footy of Tarun Bunun, Kennedy Etary Jaycee goRnow First Credit Corporation Cadar Rapids Lows Dial American Industrial Bankers Association George Hamilton Fordtown John Deere Power Equipment Company Con Williamsburg Congress Central City John Schmidhauser Post! Telephone and Telegraph Co. Byl Board of Supervisors Tiare
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