United Way Sets 1.6 Million Campaign Goal
Linn County United Way directors set a campaign goal of 1 611 500 with a plan to start in September and run through October 3. J Bernard Rehnstrom says the focus is on helping elderly and handicapped residents and children youth while James Davidson urges broad community support. Agencies tentatively approved for 1978 include Linn County Council on Aging Red Cross HACAP and YMCA among others with final allocations after campaign ends.
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Linn County
United Way Board of
J. Bernard Rehnstrom
James Davidson
Davidson
United Way
Rehnstrom
Ceives
United Way Agency
Linn County Mental Health Assn
Ywca and Family Service Agency
Bridge winners at YWCA movement announced
In Wednesday’s game at the YWCA Mitchell movement, North-South winners were Tait with Phil Cummins first, Thelma Zeman and Jeanne Solomon second. East-West winners were Ron Stack and Charles Raines first, with Mrs Don Engel and Frank Zeman second. Next game will be Wednesday at 7 30.
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YWCA
Tait
Phil Cummins
Thelma Zeman
Jeanne Solomon
Ron Stack
Charles Raines
Don Engel
Frank Zeman
Linn Fair announces horse dog and pony judging winners
Central City hosted Linn county fair awards for horses dogs and ponies. Halter winners Brad Butler Cedar Rapids grand champion and Brad Price Central City reserve champion with 14 and under Jeff Kuehl Mt. Vernon and Patty Bobenhouse reserve. Showmanship top results went to Brad Butler and Brad Price. 4‑H placers include Amateur Equitation Diane Hoffman Mt. Vernon Western Pleasure Darcy DeCoster Cedar Rapids Brad Butler Equitation levels Lori Finder Cedar Rapids Obstacle Cindy Bragg Mt. Vernon Leann Goodell Solon Western Riding Patty Robenhouse Jill Woolridge Center Point Pony honors went to Darcy DeCoster Cedar Rapids Sherry Musak Springville with Amateur Pleasure Judy Zenisek Fairfax Western Pleasure Kelli Kuehl Mt. Vernon pony divisions and Showmanship Lori Finder Cedar Rapids Jennifer Noblett Center Point.
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Linn County Fair
Central City
Brad Butler
Cedar Rapids
Brad Price
Jeff Kuehl
Mt. Vernon
Patty Bobenhouse
Marshall Moore
Springville
Diane Hoffman
Darcy DeCoster
Lisa
Lori Finder
Cindy Bragg
Leann Goodell
Solon
Western
Patty Robenhouse
Jill Woolridge
Center Point
Sherry Musak
Judy Zenisek
Fairfax
Kelli Kuehl
Tammy Soukup
Jennifer Noblett
Supervisors Approve Motorola Bid for Jail TV System
Linn County supervisors award Motorola Communications and Electronics the jail's closed circuit TV system for 55,455, beating Fandel Inc and Stout Video Systems at 87,864. Metro board notes Motorola bid excludes extra items like a service contract. A one year Motorola maintenance contract for 8,208 is also approved.
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Motorola Communications and Electronics
Motorola
Fandel, Inc
Stout Video Systems
Metro Communications Board
Fandel-Stout
Moore Lipsky Seek Cedar Rapids School Board Seat
Ronald Moore filed nominating papers for director district 4 seat at Cedar Rapids Community School District. Norman Lipsky filed for re election. he currently serves a fourth term as director of district 4. District 4 covers east Cedar Rapids precincts 9 through 13 28 30 32 and 33.
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Cedar Rapids
Ronald Moore
Indian Hill Road
Norman Lipsky
Cottage Grove Lane
Moore
Gas Station Robbers Net $40 to $100
Two armed black men aged 18 to 25 robbed the Union 76 station at 1581 First Avenue SE around 3 20 p.m. They demanded the cash register total, with one suspect covering his head and another brandishing a handgun. The amount taken was estimated between 40 and 100 dollars. no arrests yet as police continue the investigation.
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Union 76
First Avenue SE
Don Petersen
Hawkeye Oil Co., Inc
Five Fined for Truck Overloads in Linn County Court
In Linn county magistrate court, five individuals were fined for overloaded trucks on charges filed July 12. James A. Lizzaraga, 34, paid $688.10. Clarence F. Hoover, 50, paid $527.70. Willard D. Newton, Des Moines, paid $573. Henry D. Beeler, 33, paid $151.60. William E. Feltes, Davenport, paid $50.80.
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Linn County
James A. Lizzaraga
Ardsley Lane
Clarence F. Hoover
Tenth Street
Willard D. Newton
Des Moines
Henry D. Beeler
Indianola
William E. Feltes
Davenport
CBS Buys Network Film, Sparks Prestige Ahead of TV Premiere
CBS paid five million dollars for the film Network and plans a U.S. television premiere that could boost prestige despite expected losses. Cheryl Ladd, fresh from Charlies Angels, makes her TV singing debut on Donny and Marie Osmond's show.
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Charlie’s Angels
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Marie Osmond
Weather summary with forecasts and river stages noted
Cloudy with light S wind at 9 mph. Sunrise Friday 5 57 AM. Extended outlook partly cloudy with possible thunder showers Saturday and Sunday, clearing Monday with highs in the low 80s and lows in the 50s. Mississippi River stages show Dakota LaCrosse 4.7 fall 0.1. Lansing 7.7 fall 0.1. Dubuque 7.1 fall 0.2. Davenport 4.0 rise 0.1. Keokuk 2.8 rise 0.4. Cedar Rapids 2.63 fall 0.2.
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Woman sues Cedar Rapids over sidewalk fall injury
Gloria B. Schone, of Cedar Rapids, sues the city for 25000 in Linn district court alleging a February 10 fall on a cracked and depressed sidewalk in front of 412 Tenth Street SE. She claims the city was notified of the unsafe condition beforehand.
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Cedar Rapids
Gloria B. Schone
Linn District Court
Tenth Street
Vital Statistics Births and Marriages in Cedar Rapids Area
Births reported from Mercy and St. Luke's include Tamara Tylee and multiple daughters and sons for families in Solon Dysart Lisbon and Elberon. Marriage licenses list ten couples from Cedar Rapids Mar ion and El Cajon California with others from Elberon Anamosa and Oxford Junction. Several dissolutions and annullments follow including numerous pairs listed by name.
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William R. Gower
Rebecca J. Harapot
James B. Bell
Corinne D. Albright
Steven R. Sadler
Linda L. Jansa
Michael R. Hogan
Kathleen M. Northrup
Dale F. McGrath
Karen S. Jordt
Cedar Rapids
John R. Barkdoll
Denise M. Stainbrook
Marion
Scott C. Peterson
Susan K. Alexander
el Cajon
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Ryan
Reta
Ford Invited To Visit Israel By Begin
Prime Minister Menahem Begin invited former President Ford to visit Israel next spring as a guest. Begin announced the invitation in parliament after saying he telephoned Ford in California during his Washington trip. He called Ford a friend of Israel and said the invitation shows gratitude to allies.
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Ford
Israel
Menahem Begin
Begin
California
Washington
Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates and Address
The Cedar Rapids Gazette details its 1883 establishment, daily and Sunday publication at 500 Third SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406, with subscription rates: carrier 1.05 per week, mail 4.29 for 7 issues, 46.00 52 weeks, and 70.00 for 52 weeks to other states. No mail subscriptions in areas served by Gazette carriers.
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The
Gazette Co
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Gazette
Brush Fire Extinguished in Iowa City Area
Firemen extinguished a reportedly unattended brush fire in the Showers addition along Sand Road south of Iowa City. The property is owned by local contractor Max Yocum following a resident's complaint.
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Iowa City
Sand Road
Max Yocum
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