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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1975

Page

5

Marion Woman Jennie Stone Dies After 45 Years in Marion

Jennie L Stone 1887 09 29 Ox ford Junction born widow of Donald B Stone died Wednesday in Sil vis hospital Marion She lived in Marion 45 years before moving to Rock Island in 1974 Surviving three daughters Mrs James Hear Mrs Frank Wilson Mrs William Hamilton a son Donald 22 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren Services Friday 1 30 Murdoch's Marion by Rev Charles Moore Burial Springville Cemetery Cancer fund contributions suggested Marion Magnavox sale YMCA activity schedule Linn Mar play Snow White theater Friday Saturday Ear Piercing Clinic at Ray s Jewelry

Jennie L. Stone Eleventh Street Donald B. Stone Rock Island IHS Oxford Junction Springville James Hear Seat Frank Wilson Urbana William Hamilton Donald Brooklyn Murdoch’s Marion Charles Moore Cancer Fund

Building Permits and Local Notices From Marion

Building permits issued in the last week include Henry Katz for a Fleetway store remodel at 3275 Seventh Avenue costing 13000 and Thomas G Bailey for a fireplace at 2580 Twenty-second Avenue F300. Also a charity drive by Marlon Booster Club and a house sale by William F Miller at 492 Sixth Avenue to Mr and Mrs John D Grover. Services are pending for Daniel L Terrill age 68. Marion council to meet informally Thursday at 5 in the council chambers.

Henry Katz Fleetway Seventh Avenue Thomas G.bailey Twenty-sec Avenue William F. Miller Sixth Avenue John D. Grover Eighth Avenue Miller Blair Cedar Rapids Helbis, Realtors Terrill Daniel L. Terrill Cora Terrill Marion Englewood, Colo

Village Renames Bourbonnais to Restore French Pronunciation

The Illinois village of Bourbonnais, with 6400 residents, votes to change its name pronunciation from Rehr bon nas to Bour bon nay to honor founder Braneyis Bourbonnais. Officials plan new border signs with phonetic spelling to aid memory. Village President Ernie Mooney notes residents welcome the change despite confusion.

Bourbonnais Kankakee County Braneyis Bourbonnais Lielown Ernie Mooney

Hearing Set on N Fayette Budget

The North Fayette County Community School Board schedules a February 10 public hearing on the 1975 76 budget totaling 2.13 million. The plan allocates 1.88 million to the general fund and 183 128 to the school house fund, with 171 130 of the general fund for local costs for new area educational agency aid supporting special education. The rest relies on state aid growth and revenue boosts. The board also approves two school buses and boiler repairs at West Union Elementary, accepts resignations from Mary Brincks and Everett Meier, and hires Mark Taines and Wendy Bitterman.

North Fayatte County West Union Mary Brincks Hawkeye Everett Meier Mark Taines Wendy Bitterman

Independence Medical Unit Opens at Mental Health Institute

Independence marks the formal opening of an expanded dental service at the mental health institute. A six unit dental clinic with offices will be staffed by senior dental students from the University of laws in residence, plus dental assistants from Waterloo and Dubuque vocational and technical schools. Area dentists will serve as instructors as staff provide instructional oversight.

University of Laws Waterloo Dubuque Mental Health Institute

Bill to repeal fair trade law filed in senate

Sen. Elizabeth Shaw proposes scrapping Iowa fair trade statutes saying they inflate costs by fixing prices. She cites a Denver Post report that 36 states, including Colorado, have such laws costing customers $2 billion annually. Gov. Ray backs modernizing anti trust rules to cover services and products with potential civil sanctions.

Drs Moines Senate Elizabeth Shaw R Davenport U.S. Department of Justice Federalrade Commission Shaw Denver Post Colorado Robert Ray Iowa

Legislature Targets Price Fixing Schemes

In a move aimed at curbing anticompetitive behavior, lawmakers discuss measures to discourage price fixing and monopolistic schemes within the state. Officials emphasize enforcement and consumer protection as key priorities.

Bill would add flexibility for Iowa credit unions

In Des Moines, state Sen. Cloyd Robinson proposes changes to Iowa law to let state chartered credit unions serve employees of small companies, remove the mandatory 25 cent entrance fee, and cap the required share value at 25 dollars. Proposals require banking superintendent approval and were advanced by the Iowa Credit Union League.

Des Moines Iowa Senate Cloyd Robinson Cedar Rapids Robinson Superintendent of Banking Iowa Credit Union League

Changes in Adoption Laws Proposed in Iowa Senate

Iowa senate introduces a bill ending adoption without due process and notification. The measure, from Republican senators Elizabeth Shaw, Willard Hansen, and Calvin Hulmatt, stems from a 1974 interim committee study. It requires parental notice and the right to be heard before severing parental rights before an adoption petition.

Des Moines API Adap Yong Iowa Elizabeth Shaw Davenport Willard Hansen Cedar Falls Calvin Hulmatt Red Oak

Iowa panel votes to make 55 mph limit permanent

The Iowa House Transportation Committee approved making the 55 mile per hour speed limit permanent after the federal government demanded a permanent limit to replace the temporary 65 mph rule. Chair Robert Krause said failure to comply could endanger highway funding.

Des Moines Te House Transportation Iowa Committee Robert Krause Fenton

Monona Council Approves Employee Salary Hike

Monona council votes to raise city employee salaries by a specified percent for 1975. Voters are urged to check local notices and classified ads for shopping guidance.

Monona Monona Council

Special Prosecutor Sought for Des Moines Police Probe

Polk County Attorney Ray Fenton asked Des Moines lawyer John McClintock to appoint a local attorney to assist a Polk County grand jury investigation into alleged police misconduct. A letter was released Wednesday outlining the plan.

TES Moines Polk County Atty Ray Fenton Polk County Grand Jury Fenton Des Moines John McClintock Polk County Bar Assny

Des Moines Senate approves lobbyist reporting with fewer items

The Iowa Senate adopted rules requiring lobbyists to report total expenditures to influence legislation and monthly payments to individual senators over five dollars. Officials on the floor are barred from lobbying during debates, and a monthly salary disclosure for lobbyists was rejected. Senator Nolin criticized the rules as insulting.

Des Moines Lawa Senate Senate Minnette Doderer D-towa City Gene Gienn Ottumwa Karl Nolin D-Ralston Nolin

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Jennie Stone Magnavox Amuual Sale Marion TV Adv YMCA Marion Ymca Stickney Linn-Mar Linn- Mar High School Dramatics Fury Marlon Booster Club Joe Painter N. Fayette Independence Medical Unit By Frank Nye Hall’s Photo Shop Chrysler Corporation Chrysler Imperial Cordoba Monaco Royal GMA FORD Bae Carnival Ava 8Th St D.M. Police Carpetland U.S.A BOSTON @ MARION Cedar Hills Hallmark Talues Kenmore Sears Handy Cleaner Inky Slo Sears and SAVE
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