Waterloo Sewage Plant Expansion Debates Through 1963
A historical review traces Waterloo's sewage disposal plant issues from 1956 surveys by Howard Green Engineering to 1963 funding delays and expansions. Key figures include Mayor Ed Jochumsen and Cedar Rapids officials facing pollution concerns and federal aid hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Howard Green Engineering Co
Cedar Rapids
Courier News
Ed Jochumsen
Stanley Engineering Co
Muscatine
Jochumsen
Public Health Department
State Health Department
Cedar Falls
Vinton
Paul J. Houser
State Department of Health
Des Moines
Cedar River
Good Aim but A Poor Target
An 18 year old Cedar Rapids youth, Frederick L. Miller of 2037 Linden Drive SE, was arrested by Policeman William D. Riley Jr. for firing a Roman candle at a home at 1120 Twenty Ninth Street NE. Miller and two other youths were present. the others were not caught. Miller faces a city fireworks ordinance violation. the case was continued in municipal court by Judge Howard McLaughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Frederick L. Miller
Linden Drive
William D. Riley, Jr
Twenty-ninth Street
Riley
Miller
Howard McLaughlin
Cedar Rapids man fined for leaving accident scene
Herman E. Wertz, 65, of 340 Third Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, was fined $100 in municipal court for leaving the scene of an accident without identifying himself. He was charged Thursday by police over an incident in a parking lot at Third Street and Third Avenue SW.
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Cedar Rapids
Herman E. Wertz
Third Avenue SW
Third Street
Third Avenue
Greenley trial delays and related court actions
After the Greenley jury was chosen the rest of the panel was excused until Wednesday for the Roach and Son trial in Plainfield. Judge Edward J. McManus set a Friday 9:30 a.m. jury date in the Harold Hack case for interstate hog cholera transport. He also transferred the Pacific Finance Corp vs E A Mohr case to Dallas over lack of Iowa jurisdiction. Three new bankruptcy filings appear: Robert J Spicer listing debts of 15552 30 and assets 1250. Glenn D and Donna Mae Franklin with 7350 38 debts 750 assets. Richard W Perry Jr and Margie E Perry with 3021 17 debts 650 assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenley
Roach and Son, Inc
Plainfield
Edward J. McManus
Harold Hack
Traer
McManus
Pacific Finance Corp
E. A. Mohr
Dallas
Texas
Mohr
Iowa
Robert J. Spicer
Jerry Spicer
Ridgemore Drive
Glenn D
Donna Mae Franklin
Richard W. Perry, Jr
Margie E. Perry
Toledo
Perry
Elgin, Ill
City Briefs Snapshot of local events and meetings
The notice lists events around town including Embassy club talks by Police Chief George Matias, Giftree sale at 515 4th avenue SE, Hi-Opti-Hiawatha Opti club dinner meeting at Hi awatha Park, and a Natural Food Association talk by Glenn Wykoff at the YWCA. Also mentions free downtown rides for shoppers, Civic Bureau board noon meeting at Roosevelt hotel, and a canceled Southwest Civic club picnic due to conflict with a Wisconsin Rapids game. Kruse reunion reelects Leland and Dorothy Kruse as presidents at Bever Park with 43 descendants attending.
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Kruse
Leland
Dorothy Kruse
Bever Park
John
Caroline Kruse
Cedar Rapids
Central City
Alburnett
Fairfax
Vandals Break into Old Faulkes Home
Vandals broke into the home of the late James N. Faulkes at First Avenue and Sixth Street NE on Saturday. They destroyed furniture dishes and mirrors and tossed items from the second floor. Police suspect juveniles did the damage and found no apparent theft. Entry was gained by breaking a back door window.
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James N. Faulkes
First Avenue
Sixth Street
Two Cedar Rapids Churches Report Weekend Breakins
Police investigate breakins and thefts at Our Savior's Lutheran and First Christian churches over the weekend marking the third and fourth church thefts in five days. At Our Savior's Lutheran $18 cash was taken from a desk. entry by forcing a door. At First Christian a green portable typewriter and 200 five cent stamps were stolen. entry gained by breaking a door stop. Last week Bethany Lutheran reported about $52 in two thefts.
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Cedar Rapids
F. William Hilker
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
First Avenue
Thirty-seventh Street
First Christian Church
Third Avenue SE
Ted Cornwell
Bethany Lutheran Church
Forest Drive SE
Trial of Grain Firm Under Way In Federal Court
Oliver Greenley Inc of Independence faces five counts in Cedar Rapids federal court over alleged grain grading fraud. Trial began with jury selection. Cars loaded at Jesup elevator reportedly carried a lower grade of grain for issuance of false certificates.
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Oliver Greenley, Inc
Independence
Cedar Rapids
Dorothy K. Vernier
Ellis Road
Wilma M. Ramsell
Sixth Street
Harold F. Meyn
Twenty Fourth Street
Kenneth L. Gill
Twenty-fifth Street
Marion
John J. Supple
Cascade
John Raitt
Pansy Morena
Vinton
Kenneth McClellan
Tipton
Bert L. Ballou
Monticello
Glenn Zerbe
Clarence
Julius G. Nelson
van Horne
Ernest Towne
Anamosa
Greenley
Jesup
Chamber of Commerce Grain Service
Noti
Officers Appointed To Cedar Rapids Police Department
Six new officers join Cedar Rapids police from the eligibility list bringing total manpower to 113. They will serve a six month probationary period. Names are John E. Leu Larry L. Ralston Ronald K. Hansen Roland J. Achey Franklin D. Hicks and Jon K. Stahl.
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Cedar Rapids
Luzum Promoted to Lieutenant (j g) in Philippines Navy
Gerald D. Luzum son of Mr and Mrs George Luzum 1615 Ellis Blvd NW promoted to lieutenant j g in the navy in the Philippines He serves as assistant operations officer for industrial management at the Public Works Center at Subic Bay arriving in October 1961 He plans to reenlist for another tour of duty after expected release in October this year The report also covers Linn County draft board calls navy recruiter activity and individual enrollments for training at Great Lakes and other details from Iowa State University graduation and local addresses of enlistees.
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Gerald D. Luzum
George Luzum
Ellis Boulevard
J.g
Navy
Philippines
Public Works’ Center
He Naval Base
Luzum Subic Bay
Iowa State University
Red China accuses India of repeated air intrusions
Tokyo report says Red China charged that Indian planes penetrated Tibet Sinkiang and the Chinese mainland 17 times in April May and June.
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Tokyo
Red China
Tibet
Sinkiang
China
City Council Plans Trade Label Policy
Local council discusses a proposed trade label policy amid unclear notes and fragmented OCR text. Officials consider branding rules and aim to clarify labeling standards in upcoming meetings.
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Green
Glenn Stech
Stech
Gilbey’s
London
W. & A. Gilbey, Ltd
Cincinnati
Ohio
National Distillers Products Company
Roomeo
Canopus Club
Embassy Club
George Matias
Police
4Th Avenue SE
Hi-Opti
Hiawatha Optimist Club
Hiawatha Park
W. C. Reeser Co
3Rd St. SE
Natural Food Assn
YWCA
Glenn Wykoff
Civic Bureau
Civic Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt Hotel
First Presbyterian Church
West of Ely
Kalaches
Southwest Civic Club
Southwest Side Civic Club
Wisconsin Rapids
Robert L. Swaney
A Ave. N.E
Air Mail
Memorial
Old Faulkes
Tues Landis
Ialand Interest
R. W. Landis
J. M. Haney
Armstrong Parking Garage
Landis Loans & Investments,inc
First ‘Ave. S.E
Linn County Draft Board
Fort Des Moines
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Ing
Dennis L. Rague
E Avenue
Gerald D. Bixby
Shellsburg
Robert J. Osborn
Ely
James B. Nielsen
Fifth Avenue
Robbie D. Horning
Ninth Street
Gordon W. Horn
Wyoming
Bernard L. Schneider
Stanwood
Terrance E. Davenbaugh
Marine
Garry R. Smith
Williamsburg
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
David Goon
Will Goon
Washington Avenue
San Francisco
Norfolk, Va
Melaed
Second Avenue SE
Smulekoff
Skmulekoff
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