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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1960

Page

9

Republican Senate Race Wide Open in Iowa Delegations

Republican delegates from six counties head to the state convention on July 20 with no clear plan for nominating a U S senator. Four of six primary contenders gain county endorsements, including Miller in Woodbury, Dayton Countryman in Story, Stringer in Scott, and Reeve in Waverly. Bergeson, third in the primary, expects Polk County support though he did not request it.

Des Moines G.O.P U. S Jack Miller Sioux City Woodbury County Story County Dayton Countryman Miller Scott County Kenneth Stringer Davenport Waverly

Democrats hold county conventions with broad resolutions

Iowa Democrats and Republicans gathered at county conventions Friday. Both parties adopted numerous resolutions on many issues. Several Democratic meetings backed liquor-by-the-drink, while Polk County Republicans supported liquor sales. Some counties favored a November state constitutional convention. Democrats debated presidential nomination with limited momentum.

Iowa Polk County

Notice of Appointment of Executrices in Iowa Estate

Notice is given that on July 1 1900 the undersigned were appointed and qualified as Executrices of Nina Grace Bungertate estate in Linn County Iowa. All debts should be paid to the executrices and those with claims must file them in the Linn County District Court office with proper authentication.

State of Iowa Linn County Nina Grace Bungertate Iowa Ose State of Wesley J. Krotta

Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed School Construction Plans

The Cedar Rapids area announces a public hearing under Section 23.2 of the Iowa Code for the proposed plans and specifications for a new elementary school project in the West Woods area between Westwood and Ave NW. The hearing is set for July 18 at 7 30 in the Board of Education Building Cedar Rapids Iowa. Documents detailing contracts may be examined at the Secretary's office Monday through Friday from 6 00 am to 9 00 pm.

Board of Education Second Avenue Southwest Cedar Teen Iowa Weste Woods Cedar Hapide Cs Wh Sai Cedar Rapids Rapids

Five Des Moines Teens Held After Park Beating

Five Roosevelt high school students were jailed for a week on juvenile delinquency charges after a gang assault at Greenwood Park left a 16-year-old West Des Moines student with a dislocated jaw and head injuries. The defendants, three 17 year olds and two 16 year olds, admitted to the beating and claimed they were just having fun.

DES Moines Des Moines Roosevelt High School Ray C. Fountain West Des Moines High

Rev Henry C Schneider resigns as Iowa Synod head

The Rev. Henry C. Schneider resigns as administrative head of the Synod of Iowa United Presbyterian, effective Aug 31. The 381 churches in Iowa now total 106070 members. Rev Kenneth L Hubbard of Grace Presbyterian Council Bluffs is slated as tentative new moderator, the only nominee.

Des Moines Henry C. Schneider Synod of Iowa United Presbyterian Schneider Ames Kenneth L. Hubbard Grace Presbyterian Church Council Bluffs Iowa Synod Iowa

Notice of Dissolution for Brown Loe of Iowa Inc

Notice filed with Iowa Secretary of State and Linn County Recorder dissolves Brown Loe of Iowa Inc by June 30 1960. Principal business Cedar Rapids Iowa buys and sells fruits as broker and distributor. Officers listed Ivan Omas Lee Ralph B Davis Jr Dudley C Brown.

Brown Loe Or Iowa, Inc State of Iowa Brown & Loe OF Iowa, Inc Secretary of State of Recorder of Deeds Linn County Cedar Rapids Owa Ivanomas Lee Ralph B. Davis, Jr Dudley C. Brown Brown Tt Loe OF

Cedar Rapids approves zoning ordinance change for B-2 district

The Cedar Rapids City Council adopts Ordinance No. 42 400 amending the Zoning Map to reclassify the described property south of RD along Edgewood Road from its current district to B-2 Commercial. The ordinance requires written acceptance by Hazel M Estes and sets a condition for street access and a 50 foot right of way. Introduced May 23 1960. passed June 13 1960. published July 24 1960.

Cedar Rapids ES Foraily Hazel M. Estes Edgewood Road James J. Meaghan

Burris Reappointed Iowa Liquor Commission Chairman

C. J. Burris was re-elected chairman of the Iowa Liquor Control Commission at a Des Moines meeting. Other members named were Homer Adcock and William Smith, both noted party affiliations.

C. J. Burris Maquoketa Friday Iowa Liquor Control ‘Commission Des Moines Homer Adcock William Smith Creston

Walters to lead Emporia College starting July 5

Francis L. Walters 43 vice president at Parsons College Fairfield has been elected president of Emporia Kansas College and will assume duties July 5 Walters an Upper Iowa University graduate holds a master's in zoology from the University of Iowa.

Heads College Francis L. Walters Parsons College Fairfield Emporia Kan Walters Upper Iowa University Fayette University of Iowa

Notice of Probate of Will No Codicil 27779 Iowa Linn

The District Court of Linn County Iowa will hear on July 7 1960 at 9:00 a.m. the last will and testament of Marie L Miller late of Linn County deceased for proof and admission to probate in Cedar Rapids. Melvin J McCalley Clerk Lawrence Crissman Attorneys represent the estate.

Melvin J. McCalley Lawrence & Crissman

Notice of Excorporation Reactte Inc Formed in Iowa

Notice states 8 corporation formed under Iowa Business Corporation Act Chapter 321 with perpetual existence. Effective June 22 1960 the corporation authorized 27 000 shares two classes 26000 common 1000 par and 2500 preferred 10 par. Registered office 224 29th Street Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa with agent H J Bjornsen. Directors listed as Terry R Bjornsen and Lawrence L Rierneeere. Secretary Terry R Bjornsen signatory.

Excorporation Reacte Inc Iowa Business Cororatio General Asa Ity Beets General Assembly 29Th Street Rive BE Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa H. J. Bjornsen Terry R. Bjornsen Lawrence L. Rierneeere

Cedar Rapids Adopts Zoning Change and Street Safety Ordinances

City council final passage of Ordinance No. 29 60 amends the zoning map moving a parcel from B 2 to B 1 district and dedicates right of way along Glass Road and Center Point Road NE. The measure requires property owners Herbert W Kennedy and Marilyn B Kennedy to accept conditions. notices published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette on July 2 1960. A second ordinance mandates barricades lighting and site safety for open excavations with penalties up to 100 dollars and 30 days confinement per offense. effective upon publication.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Linn County Glass Road Center Point Road N.E James J. Meaghan Harold G. Schaefer Herbert W. Kenedy Marilyn Kennedy Towa Ted Herbert W. Kennedy KFMFD PE City Cedai Rapids City of Cedar Trafficmere Division Oe J. Meaghan

Vacation Choices May Boost Health or Budgets

A vacation can improve well being by reducing stress and restoring energy or strain finances if costs rise. The decision hinges on planning and spending discipline during travel.

Iowa Youth 16 Killed in Crash Near Melbourne

James Mallicoat 16, of Rhodes, died after a car leaving highway 64 near Melbourne overturned and ended 900 feet from the road. Teammate Eugene Jackson and Charles Wilson, both 16, injured and hospitalized at Marshalltown. Melbourne lies 35 miles north of Des Moines.

Melbourne James Mallicoat Rhodes Here Eugene Jackson Charles Wilson Marshalltown Mallicoat Des Moines

Rochester boy dies in Merrill crash near bridge

Derwin Krier four year old from Rochester Minnesota was killed when his parents car struck a bridge abutment near Merrill Louisiana. The parents Orville and his wife were listed in critical condition at a LeMars hospital.

Merrill, la UPI Rochester, Minn Derwin Krier Here Orville Krier LeMars Hospital

Iowa Trucker's Permit Revoked in First of Its Kind Case

The Iowa Commerce Commission revoked the contract carrier permit of Albert and Mildred Madeson of Indianola for operating as a motor carrier without authority. A Des Moines check in November showed shipments from seven shippers, violating rules on multi shipper freight.

Des Moines Iowa Commerce Commission Iowa Albert Mildred Madeson Indianola Madeson

Executor Named in Grace A Miner Estate Case

Executor Howard McLaughlin appointed on June 24 1960 for the estate of Grace A Miner of Linn County Iowa. Creditors are asked to file claims with the Linn County District Court clerk and all debts are to be paid promptly.

New Trial Sought by C R Trucking Firm

Verlin Davis and Gateway Transportation Co of Cedar Rapids filed a motion for a new trial in a Johnson County district court highway collision case. A June 2 jury verdict awarded $9,500 to Mr and Mrs Walter Sharp of Burlington after a crash on Highway 218 near Cedar Rapids August 22, 1959.

Casette Iowa City Verlin Davis Gateway Transportation Co Cedar Rapids Johnson County Davis Walter Sharp Burlington Sharps Gateway

King and Queen Crowned at SUI Music Camp

Richard Steffen of Waverly and Susan Young of Winterset were named king and queen at the All-State Music Camp closing ceremony at the University of Iowa. About 350 high school and junior high musicians and twirlers participated in the event following the final concert.

Iowa City Richard Steffen Waverly Susan Young Winterset University of Iowa Steffen Miss Young

Mother of Al Couppee Dies in Davenport

Mrs. Albert Couppee, mother of former Iowa football star Al Couppee, 67, died Friday at Mercy Hospital Davenport. Services set for Tuesday at St Anthony's Catholic Church. Survivors include husband, another son Tom, daughter Mrs. Sam Nahra of Bettendorf, and five sisters.

Davenport UPI Albert Couppee al Couppee Des Moines University of Iowa Iron Men Couppee Mercy Hospital Tom Sam Nahra Bettendorf St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

Appointment of Co Administratrices in Estate of Wesley Krofta

Notice from Linn County Iowa announces Irene T Krofta and Lavone Kopron appointed as co administrators of Wesley J Krofta estate. Heirs or creditors must present claims to the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Joseph J Severa is attorney for the co administrators.

Irene T. Krofta Lavone Kopron Joseph J. Severa

Notice of Will Probate for Emerson Curtin

No 27778 State of Iowa Linn County To all whom it may concern Sunday of July A D 1960 at 9 00 o clock m an instrument purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Emerson Curtin late of said county deceased will come on for hearing before the District Court at the Court House in Cedar Rapids Iowa for the proof and admission of same to probate Dated Cedar Rapids Iowa July 1 1960 MELVIN MCCALLEY Clerk Elliott Shuttleworth Ingersoll Attorneys

State of Iowa Linn County Marie L. Miller Cedar Rapids Iowa Emerson Curtin Court House

Foreign Car's Company Dissolved by Stockholders Vote

Notice that at a special meeting on June 23 1960 all stockholders unanimously dissolved Foreign Car's Company. The dissolution was executed by Morgan J Foster Jr president and secretary, with Holmes and Holmes acting as attorneys.

Foreign Car Foreign Car’s Morgan J. Foster Holmes and Holmes

State Bank No 14071 Report of Condition

Bank audited under oath shows assets totaling 9 48 686 28 with 7 355 000 in deposits and 400 000 pledged assets. Officers Bezdek Doskocil signatories certify accuracy as of June 1960 in Iowa.

State Bank NO United States Tolal Epos Liabi Wit” Ggi Ois Bank Asai LP Oeur ‘ Ezdek Rank J Rrastny Seattes Eace E Kvick

Lost ads and services fill a Cedar Rapids page

A mixed Want Ads page lists lost items including a Hydra-fitte Water ax and a pred's Beach item with EM 4-9395, a predial glove at Daniela bar Meriday, and a lost German shorthaired dog brown and white with EM 3-108. It also advertises services from mortuary and monument firms, moving and hauling, cement and masonry work, painting, plastering, wet basements, septic tanks, and various job notices. Notable listings include dance event at Inn and other local entertainment, plus job ads for clerical and skilled trades with contact numbers.

Perbail Daniela Bar Meriday

Eastland Estates Inc Incorporation Notice

Notice announces incorporation of Eastland Estates Inc under Chapter 321 of the 1959 General Assembly. Date of formation June 11 1966 with perpetual existence and authorized 34375 shares split between two classes. Registered office at 224 29th Street Drive Southeast, Cedar Rapids Iowa. Directors listed as n d Biornsen Evelyn A Biornsen Terry R Bijornsen and Lawrence L Biornsen. Secretary Terry R Biornsen signed.

Rapids Chevrolet Seeks Two Mechanics With Chevrolet Experience

The Rapids Chevrolet Company advertises for two mechanics experienced with Chevrolet vehicles. Apply to Carl Thoresen at 601 1st Ave SE.

Chevrolet Co Chevrolet Carl Thoresen 1St Ave. S.E

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Senate Holmes & Holmes, Attorneys BY Williami Nes—O Cochran Greenwood Park By Jimmy Hatk Soupena J. B. Shelton U.S. Weather Bureau Keokuk G. Bchaefer The Grace A. Miner Lowa District Court Hancemat Howard McLaughlin C.R. Trucking Melvin McCalley Clerkstrict Court Elliott, Shuttleworth & Ingersoll Attorneys First Trust and United Ely Bank Arthur A Bezdek Citi Arthur Bezdek Blahnik Ling Elmer L Novak Monument CO Burfah Aenits eUllers Buresh Renial Service Farrica Pias Paseo Jewelry Cedar Apide Eeert Tewa T. M Scott AL Bilver Hoosevelt Abelloy Hk Wa Theater Heauty Prairie Moon Condi Cimeron I Dance Royale ‘Eloom Pfalriax Leonard Heyman Nameshare Vew SONY Sieak House 16Th Ave Howt Roberts Lee Dick Miller Ur Way Gardens Stanwood Andy L Ainiemoon Ballnoo Prairieburg Gee Teaka Oods Baturday Ae Dale Thomas Bandera Boys Hi-Way Gardens Biarvek's Park Chelsea Muale Dick Miller Escorts Fae Alona Edwin Slabach I. B Jensen Dave Eve Merritt DH ED Rathje Lee McDowell Joe Omelik Saerentr Nolan Hague Monticello Reichert Eth St Clinton Slater Central City Jersey Herold Ott Marion Bloomington Lews City Robert Melsha Jnr Hardsong Tool CO Ottumwa, Iowa Ison Nor Inn 1St Ave L P Gallant Antes Man Bert Monticello Eastland Estates, Inc Iowa Business Corporation Fifty-Fighth General Assembly Eastland Estat Inc Pitty- Kichih 29Th Street Drive 8Apids H. J. Bjorn Es Corporation Designa N.d. Biornsen Evelyn A. Biornsen Terry R. Bijornsen Lawrence L J. Kraus Fearer Bros Rolans Hart Guariry John Howie Aree Carpenter Pale Windineton SSS Valiabie Simosphere Taft Geeres Ose Worthington Acres Ironinge
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