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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1980

Page

25

Marion man granted new court path in fatal crash case

The Iowa Supreme Court reversed a Linn County ruling, allowing Marion resident Robert Braumann to sue the estate of Patricia Nordmann, the driver killed when a car and a Good News Baptist Church bus collided on June 4, 1978. The guest statute was struck down, reopening the case.

Des Moines Marion Iowa Supreme Court High Court Louis Schulz Robert Braumann Schulz Iowa Supreme Court Braumann Linn County District Court Patricia Nordmann Good News Baptist Church Ellis Blonevard NW Edgewood Nordmann St. Luke's Hospital Robert Mittan

Eagle Scout Gibson to receive honor at Camp Waubeek

Eagle candidate Eagle Guy B. Gibson 15 of Marion will receive the Eagle badge at a Friday court of honor at 8 30 p.m. at Camp Waubeek. He is with Troop 555 Marion Christian Church and has held multiple leadership roles since 1976. He has earned the Pro Deo Et Patri award and Lutheran God and Country honors.

Guy B. Gibson Gib Dorothy Gibson 35Th St Marion Camp Waubeek Gibson Marion Christian Church Leadership Corps Wakonda Order of Arrow

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Delaware County Judge Thomas Nelson denied a defense motion for acquittal in the arson for hire case against Gary Manson a Oelwein real estate agent. The trial concerns four cabins burned near Delhi in Sept 1979 with alleged insurance fraud intent and a confessed arsonist testifying to Manson hiring him.

Manchester Delaware County Thomas Nelson Gary Manson Oelwein Maquoketa River Delhi Nelson Manson Douglas Hamann Maynard Maquoketa Hamann Mike Schuster Guttenberg Delware Bert Elledge Jr Robert Glaser Wenesday Luigi

Grand Knight Installed as Leader of Council 5677

Fritz Althof was installed grand knight of Council 5677 Knights of Columbus succeeding Ron Laffler. Vince Bading named deputy grand knight and other officers listed. Council members hail from All Saints St Wenceslaus St Ludmila and St John Mount Vernon. Clubrooms at 5677 Mount Vernon Road SE. Clarence Lande 39 pleaded innocent to a drunk driving charge in Linn County Court with a Sept. 2 jury trial set. arrest at 1:20 a.m. June 26. Burglars hit Noelridge Park pool stealing a $600 cash register. pool office missing main unit. A 15-foot bench and tied buoys damaged the pool area.

Fritz Althof St. SE Council Knights of Columbus Ron Laffler Vince Bading James Blockinger Bill Venditti Joe Kurth John Behounek Donald Merfeld Eugene Kopecky Ed Barnes Ivan Christopherson Frank Mangold Laffler Elmer Haverly Bun Howell Council 5677 All Saints St. Wenceslaus St. Ludmilas St. John's Mount Vernon Mount Vernon Road Clarence C Chuck” Lande First Avenue Linn District Court Lande Sixth St 16Th Avenue

Assault charge after shotgun threat in trailer court

Larry N Hayes age 20 of 1053 Fifth Ave SE and Jack Kondora argued Wednesday afternoon in a trailer court on 16th Avenue SW. Hayes allegedly pointed a shotgun and threatened to blow Kondora’s head off. Hayes was jailed in Linn County on assault charges.

Larry N. Hayes Jack Kondora Hayes Kondora Fifth Ave Linn County 16Th Avenue

Burglary Arrest Ties to Cedar Rapids Houses

Raymond R. Taber 22 of the Orchard Trailer Court Mount Vernon Road SE was held in Linn County Jail on two counts of second degree burglary. Deputies arrested him Wednesday night for burglaries at the Ollie Henderson residence Route 3 Rosedale Road Cedar Rapids and at the Ernest Bena residence Route 3. A microwave oven and jewelry were taken from the Bena home while nothing was stolen from Henderson. Formal charges were pending in the county attorney's office.

Raymond R. Taber Orchard Trailer Court Mount Vernon Road Linn County Linn Taber Ollie Henderson Rosedale Road Cedar Rapids Ernest Bena Henderson Bena

Inmate Michael White Dies in Fort Madison Stabbing

Iowa State Penitentiary officials report inmate Michael Lee White aged 37 was stabbed in the chest in cellhouse 19 at about 4 p.m. and died at the infirmary around 4:30 p.m. He entered the prison in 1979 serving 25 years for second degree murder. Investigations by prison officials the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and Fort Madison police are underway.

Fort Madison Iowa State Penitentiary Michael Lee White White Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation

Dubuque Outlet Sued Over Sarah Coventry Trademark

The C H Stuart Inc. filed in Cedar Rapids federal court alleging Coventry Ltd. of Dubuque infringes trademarks by selling Sarah Coventry and Coventry branded goods. The suit seeks a temporary injunction and possible damages, citing hundreds of millions in sales and widespread representation.

Dubuque Sarah Coventry Sarah Coventry Jewelry U.S Cedar Rapids Coventry Ltd. (Inc C.H. Stuart Inc Coventry Stuart Company Sarah Coven Coventry Ltd

Earliest Windmill Traced to Persia in 7th Century

United Press International reports the earliest windmill used for grinding corn appeared in Persia in the 7th century, predating later European designs and marking a pivotal moment in agricultural technology.

United Press International Iran Persia

Linn burial fee hike approved by Linn County officials

Linn County Board of Supervisors approved a new burial policy raising the general assistance funeral cap from 400 to 500 dollars and allowing total costs to reach the national average overhead plus the least expensive casket and burial case at 1537 dollars. The change follows a recommendation by the Linn County Board of Social Services after funeral directors sought full cost recovery.

Linn County Linn County Board of Supervisors National Funeral Directors

Ellis YMCA Coed Volleyball Tournament Planned

The Ellis YMCA hosts a recreational coed volleyball tournament on Saturday July 26 with 9 a.m. start and round robin play leading to playoffs. Registration closes Tuesday July 22 at $30 per team. Prizes and refreshments provided. Contact 362-3176 for details.

Ellis Ymca Ellis Y

Notice of Incorporation for Welp Investment Corporation

Notice states Welp Investment Corporation is incorporated under Iowa law with principal office at BS Street SW Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 and Lorry L Welp as registered agent and initial director. Also lists meeting notes for Hiawatha City Council and bids, payments, and notices to bidders for Linn County project LAP-27.

Welp Investment Corporation Lowe Lowe Business Corporetion Ares Fi Corporation Corporaniere Iowa Business Corporation Cedor Rapids Linn County Iowo Ooo Lorry L. Welp Ume Oent Eta Inv Ment Corporation Larry L. Welp

Notice of Proposals for Training and Field Lighting Projects

Linn County CETA Consortium seeks an operating agency for a handicapped adults training project with pre registered employment. Proposals due July 24 1980 by 5 PM. Also Marion Independent School District invites sealed bids for football and baseball field lighting with bid security five percent. Bid opening July 28 1980 and contract by July 29.

Linn County Ceta Consortium Inn County Ceta Peraions 3Rd Avenue Cedar Rapids Ballantyne Bob Ballantyne Marion Independent School Marion Iowa Marion Independent School District Tenn Avenue Board of Education Feg Tenth Avenue Ciecmand Authority Marion Indepenent Marighinbe 8 Linn Albert Tson

Sheriff's Sale Notice in Cedar Rapids Court

General Execution No 3 of Lisbon Bank against Byrnie Young for 14 dollars with 9 percent interest and costs. Personal property in Linn County listed includes a 220V air conditioner and several commercial kitchen items. The sale takes place at the East Main Street location in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on the 23rd day of May 1980, with notice posted by Sheriff Workman and attorney Douglas J. Wolfe.

Iowa Ona Siva Tfnn Aiea N Ormica Nor-Lok Ireeter Ftic Crae East Main Chaban St Main Cedar Rapids

Public notice of dissolution petition in Linn County Iowa

The Petitioner Robert Thomas Wilson seeks a decree of dissolution of marriage from Theresa Lynn Wilson. The petition filed June 27, 1980 requests termination of martial status with no expected property division. Attorney Stephen A. Swift of Faramount Building Cedar Rapids Iowa represents the petitioner. Respondent must file a written appearance by August 8 or a default order will be entered.

Robert Thomas Wilson Theresa Lynn Wilson Petion Pravs Orthamas Iison Nereso Lynn Sonid Timate Stephen A. Swift Faramount Building Cedar Rapids Linn County Owa Linn Ip Low A. T. Gravelie Irene Jess 1St Street Iowa Cedarapids Pailiyn Kenneth L. Perry Lowag Mary Roseberry

Florang Case In Iowa Court Terms Francis Edward Florang

A note from the district court lists Francis Edward Florang and Helen Florang in a petition related to the above named parties. The document records a formal filing and case caption in the Iowa court system.

Helen Florang Etitione Sre Francis Edward Florang

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