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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1961

Page

4

West Side Park Plan Slated For Morgan Creek Area

Plans announced by the West Side Civic Club and the County Conservation Board outline converting a Morgan Creek area north of E Avenue NW into a park with an artificial 60 acre lake Camping and picnicking areas are planned The site includes 104 acres owned by Henry W Gerhold and 52 24 acres owned by Arthur Bezdek both having options to sell to the board before March 1 1964 and later dates as needed The project awaits approval from the State Conservation Commission and Natural Resources Council

Westside Morgan’ Creek E Avenue NW West City West Side Civic Club County Conservation Board State Conservation Commission Natural Resources Council Morkan Creek High Rock Henry W. Gerhold Arythur Bezdek Conservation Board Doia So Oman Linn County Civic Club Committee Charles Krejci Martin Wiley T. H. DeWees Robert Claxton William Rinderknecht John C. Welter E. J. Petrans Cedar Rapids J. Harold Ennis Mt. Vernon John Ashlack John Wager Central City R. K. Alman Clinton Township Park Wards Dam Clinton Township West Side Civic Clubs Committee Charles Krejer H. DeWees

Humane tips for dogs and local Clinton Township park plans

The article offers vacation pet guidance from George Kollmeier and describes dog travel prep, lodging options, and humane shelter contacts. It also details preliminary Clinton Township park plans near Morgan Creek, including dam height, lake size, boat restrictions, camping, access routes, and the county board’s involvement.

Gaines Dog Research

Tax assessors reassign value over unbuilt Hialeah lot misprint

In Miami the tax assessor's office acknowledged a dispute over a 33 220 assessment for a house on Charles Shawver's wife s Hialeah Heights lot. Officials located the house on a neighbor s lot and shifted the assessment to V. D. Dugger s property as the rightful site.

Miami Charles Shawver Hialeah Heights V. D. Dugger

Automatic cigarette extinguisher pitched to save lives

Putter-Outer inventor Frank C. Guida of Pittsfield Massachusetts describes a device that slides a small tube inside a cigarette to stop oxygen when lit to a chosen point, snuffing the flame without harming smoking enjoyment. An optophone aids the blind to locate light by ear.

Pittsfield Mass UPI Frank C. Guida Guida

Interest Rate Drop Promises FHA Insured Homes Aid

Washington reports a new lower rate of 4 1/2 percent on FHA insured home mortgages and nursing homes under sections 22 222 809 and 23 for displaced persons servicemen and civilian personnel, signaling broader housing relief amid renewal government actions.

Armed Services Washington, B.C

Diagnosis prompts FHA rate relief for insured mortgages

The report notes a California FHA commissioner in Santa Ana announcing loan relief for insured mortgages. It mentions an emergency call, a doctor’s examination, and references to sections 23 213 220 and 1 3 1 0 involving dwellings and rehabilitation.

FHA Neal Santa Ana Wl. Hardy Con Tree Nohood

Chuckles in The News TIGHTSQUEEZE VA

A quirky item about Tightsqueeze in Virginia seeking a new home on Fairview Road to keep up appearances. A student, Jameyfield, explains a car crash caused by a garter snake distraction as he drove to school. Parliamentarian Murdo Martin criticizes spending on status symbols. A British Aviary Minister title and a dormitory delay at New York University are noted.

Karmenica Detroit Donald EB. Janeyfield Jameyfield

New Bridge in Aspen Replaces Historic Span

Aspen report notes the London George Farr real estate official overseeing state highway work replaced Castle Creek bridge near Aspen. The original bridge, built over 1890s era press home, cost about $12,540, while the new replacement features barbed wire and carries a price tag around $205,191.

Aspen Colo London George Farr Sys Company Castle Creek Farrow

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