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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1964

Page

21

Debaters from 24 Schools Compete in Coe Invitational

More than 200 Iowa high school students began the six division Coe Invitational speech tournament. Finals set for Saturday include after-dinner speaking with awards at Voorhees hall. Participants include Washington Regis Jefferson Marion among 24 schools.

Iowa Voorhees Hall Washington, Regis, Jefferson and Marion Davenport Central Cedar Falls Clinton St. Mary’s of Algona University High of Iowa City Elkader Pleasant Valley Knoxville Keokuk Mt. Pleasant Burlington Muscatine Wilton Junction Oskaloosa Newton Crestwood Cresco Mason City Ft. Dodge

Residents oppose quarry rezoning near Iowa City

Residents along old Highway 218 north of Iowa City object to Beatrice Scanlon’s zoning change request from suburban residential to industrial near the Scanlon farms. Scanlon’s attorney says no concrete quarry plans exist and land testing is pending, while opponents warn it would harm a prized residential area and the new development.

Iowa City Scanlon Beatrice M. Scanlon George Scanlon Johnson County Zoning Commission Dan Boyle Frank Seiberling Dean Mason Ladd

Mayor Indicted Over Conflict of Interest in Waverly

In Waverly Fred Gaylor, mayor, was indicted by a grand jury on a conflict of interest charge. The indictment says he bought property from T H Bany that included a non existent street now vacated by the city to clear title and sold back to Bany for 10 dollars. The case stems from a private citizen's complaint.

Waverly Ellsworth Street Fred Gaylor Mervin Flander Gaylor T. H. Bany Bany Flander

Quasqueton OKs Plan to Merge With Three Cooperatives

Quasqueton Cooperative Telephone stockholders approve joining Aurora Winthrop and Stanley in East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative. Quasqueton vote 103 yes 63 no. Stanley vote set for Monday. Annual meeting planned for February 1 at 1 p.m. in Legion hall with dial phone transition in prospect.

Quasqueton Quasqueton Cooperative Telephone Exchange Aurora, Winthrop and Stanley East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative Aurora Winthrop Stanley Quasqueton Company Feo Legion Hall

Sigourney Poles Sheared After Car Out of Control

A car ran out of control in west Sigourney and sheared off two utility poles between the Sinclair station and the junior high on Highway 92. Wires pulled from homes. electricity and phones out for hours. Service restored by 5:30 a.m. Driver Ronald Strohman escaped serious injury.

Sigourney Sinclair Highway 92 West Sigourney Ronald Strohman

Des Moines Lawmaker Parker Files Nomination Papers

Des Moines State Rep Kenneth Parker a Republican from Lamont submitted nomination papers to the secretary of state in Des Moines on Thursday. He seeks reelection and filed in the official Des Moines office.

Des Moines Kenneth Parker Lamont Secretary of State

Howard Johnson Plans Lodge and Restaurant in Iowa City

William Maas, a realtor from Iowa City, announced a Howard Johnson motor lodge and restaurant to be built on a 35 acre site at the southwest corner of the I 80 interchange. The plan came during a county zoning hearing on rezoning 20 acres from suburban residential to highway commercial. Owners John and Mary Grolmus own the property. Their attorney Everett Meeker stated development is not planned for the present time.

The Iowa City William Maas Howard Johnson County Zoning Commission John Mary Grolmus Everett Meeker

When You Need Workers You Need a Gazette Want Ad

A concise notice urges employers to use the Gazette for worker recruitment and classified help advertisements. It highlights the Gazette’s role in connecting labor with opportunity and promoting local employment listings.

Gazette

Six of Eight In Car Killed In Neosho Crash

AP report details a head on collision on U S 71 near Neosho Missouri. Eight in the foreign car included women and children from Goodman. Three adults and three children died. Two children had minor injuries and the pickup driver suffered elbow and rib injuries.

Neosho Goodman Anderson Webb City U. S. 71

Dime Found at White House Desk by Haley Joke

Rep Haley of Florida found a dime near President Johnson's desk and quipped about spending money. Johnson reportedly pocketed the dime after viewing it, prompting Haley to joke he could have been "a dime ahead."

Washington Rep Haley D-Fla White House Johnson

Judge Dismisses One Third of Love Drunk Driving Charge

On motion by the county attorney Judge Clair Hamilton Thursday dismissed one third of a drunk driving offense against Otis R. Love an elderly Columbus Junction man. The county attorney reported the man is suffering an incurable disease.

Iowa City Clair Hamilton Otis R. Love Columbus Junction

Executor Appointed in Hazel M. Bacher Estate and Zoning Change

James L. Bacher named executor of Hazel M. Bacher estate in Linn County Iowa on January 16 1964. Creditors urged to settle debts and file claims with Linn County District Court. Cedar Rapids ordinance 564 rezones Lot 4 Block 1 Cooper and Crissman Addition Cedar Rapids from R-1 to R-2 effective after publication January 17 1964.

Cooper and Crissman Cedar Rapids Iowa Robert M. L. Johnson Harold G. Schaefer

Cedar Rapids Adopts Zoning Change Ordinance 4 64 1964

The City of Cedar Rapids Iowa passes Ordinance No 4-64 rezoning part of NE 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 2 Township 83 North Range 7 Cedar Rapids Linn County from E 1 Neighborhood Shopping District to B Commercial District The ordinance sets access approval conditions by the Public Safety Superintendent and State Highway Commission and becomes effective upon publication The petitioners accept all terms binding upon successors heirs and assigns dated January 15 1964.

Range Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa Marion Boulevard First Avenue Eas R.O.W Cmstp&p Railway Robert A. L. Johnson Harold G. Schaefer R. L. Sweet Hollis K. Sweet

Public Hearing Planned on Alley Vacation in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing at 8:30 a.m. on the Sunday of February 1964 in City Hall regarding vacation of the south three feet of a 30 foot drainage alley between Lots 21 and Northwood Knolls First Addition. The property would be disposed to Kenneth S. and Mabel B. Borschel for 100 dollars. Interested parties may attend the hearing. Dated January 15 1964.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Northwood Knolls Kenneth S. A Mabel B. Borschel Harold G.echacfer

Cedar Rapids hearing on zone change for McQueen property

City Council of Cedar Rapids Iowa will hold a public hearing at 8 30 a m on the Sunday of February 1964 in City Hall Council Chambers to consider rezoning from R 1 to R 2 for Dale and Adeline McQueen property at 3303 Southland Street Sw described as Loft 178 Auditor's Plat No 83 Linn County Iowa. Dated January 15 1944. Harold G Schaefer City Clerk.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Dale Adeline McQueen Loft Auditor’s Plat Linn County Southland Street Harold G. Schaefer

Cedar Rapids Hearing On Zone Change For Property

City of Cedar Rapids Iowa sets 8:30 am February 5 1964 to consider rezoning from R-1 to R-2 for the SE quarter of the SE quarter of the SE quarter of Section 24 83 8 Linn County except highways at the SW corner of Highway No 74 and Edgewood Road NW Robert A Gensicke petitions for the property and may speak at the public hearing City Clerk

Cedar Rapids Iowa Robert A. Gensicke Linn County Edgewood Road Harold G. Schaefer

Estate of Ernest C. Iseminger Administrator Named

On the 9th day Opal Iseminger was signed as Administrator of the estate of Ernest C. Iseminger late of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors must immediately pay and those with claims should file in the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Fisher & Yarowsky Attorneys.

State of Iowa Linn County Ernest C. Iseminger Iowa Opal Iseminger Fisher & Yarowsky Gladys E. Strait

District Court Probate Hearing Notice for Dwight J. Krumholtz

Notice is given that on January 23 1964 at 9:00 A M the District Court in Cedar Rapids Iowa will hear the will of Dwight J Krumholtz for proof and admission to probate. John J Shea attorney is listed.

Iowa Linn County Dwight J. Krumholtz Court House Cedar Rapids

Administrator 30498 demands immediate payment in Linn County estate

MARION KIRK named Administrator of the late Gladys E. Strait estate requests all debts be paid immediately. Eldon Colton serves as attorney for the estate and will handle claims and distributions per local probate rules.

Lost boy glasses and local ads offer sales jobs

Lost boy’s black rimmed glasses near McKinley School or Vernon Heights area. Various classified notices include employment ads for salespeople in Cedar Rapids and Davenport, merchandise promotions, and rental services. Names and contacts listed: EM 2-9797, EM3-1331, and other box numbers in The Gazette classifieds.

McKinley School Vernon Heights Area

Help Wanted and Classified Ads Summary

Multiple local job ads and notices listing positions and opportunities. Offers include sales agents for local and distant work with commissions, Fuller Brush dealer part time roles, farm work in Cedar Rapids area, bank messenger and roofers, direct sales of Minnesota Woolen Co clothing, office help, laundry flat worker, and a room and board arrangement with light housekeeping in exchange for lodging. Contact details provided via envelopes and phone numbers.

Sheraton-Montrose

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