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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1962

Page

2

Resurfacing Of Tenth St. OKd By City Council

A resolution approving resurfacing of Tenth Street from Seventh Avenue north to the brick section was adopted by the council. A July 16 hearing on objections was set. Widening from Central Avenue north will wait. two and a half inch asphalt will cover the street. Mud jacking discussed. plan to rent a mud jack for three months from Herman Brown Co. City workers will operate it. Residents complained about the city dump, rough South Eleventh Street, drainage near McGowan Boulevard and Twenty seventh Street, and holes in the Miller addition. Mayor Pro Tem Linstrom will check progress with Vic Miller on filling holes. Miller has been given notice to abate the nuisance. The council will study the dump’s smoke and odor area later.

Tenth Street Seventh Avenue Central Avenue Ralph Mills Herman Brown Co South Eleventh Street McGowan Boulevard Twenty-seventh Street Miller Addition South Marion Miller William Linstrom Vic Miller

Marion class of 1942 to mark 20th reunion at Town House

The Marion high school 1942 graduating class will hold its 20th anniversary on June 23 at 6 30 p m at the Town House. Barbara Fitzgerald leads arrangements with reservations due by Saturday. June Dairy Month events include a free cookie break in Milk and Butter at the Farmers State Bank lobby on June 14 and 15, featuring Iowa Dairy Princess Jovita Misbach and aides.

Marion High School Barbara Fitzgerald Miss Fitzgerald Farmers State Bank Iowa Jovita Misbach Adv

Former Marion Man Dies in South Dakota

A Marion native Ralph Dunn died in Mitchell South Dakota from a heart attack He was married to Mary Goldsberry and survived by a daughter two grandchildren and two sisters The couple resided at 943 Twelfth Street in Marion and Mrs Beachler is a patient at St Luke's Hospital in Mitchell for surgery earlier in the week

Marion South Dakota Ralph Dunn Mitchell S. D Dunn T. J. Wien Long Beach Calif Mary Goldsberry Twelfth Street R. D. Beachler St. Luke’s Hospital

David Breed Receives Drake Special High School Honor Scholarship

David Breed, a 1962 Linn-Mar high school graduate, accepts Drake University scholarship for study this fall. He receives 350 dollars plus a Drake work scholarship. he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Breed of 1505 North View Drive.

David Breed Linn-Mar High School Drake University David Drake Bill Breed Northview Drive

Motorcycle Hits Guy Wire Injuring Rider in Iowa City

Clifford Esser, 21, of Iowa City, is in good condition at a local hospital with a broken right leg after his motorcycle struck a utility pole guy wire on a curve. Police say loose gravel caused the skid across the street Monday.

Iowa City Clifford Esser Esser

Summer band concerts begin Wednesday in Landes Park

Special to The Gazette Brooklyns summer concert series opens Wednesday evening at Landes Park and runs through July with outdoor performances by local bands in a community event.

The Gazette Brooklyn Landes Park

Principia College and DeVry Technical Institute Graduate Facts

Sandra Vaughan daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Vaughan of 2399 Blake Boulevard SE earned a BA degree from The Principia College Eliah Il. Donald Long son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Buelow of 1218 Center Street NE completed an engineering degree from DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago.

Sandra Vaughan William A. Vaughan Blake Boulevard Principia College Eliah, Il Donald Long Ernest Buelow Center Street DeVry Technical Institute Chicago

Manslaughter charge filed in Oelwein chicken dispute stabbing

Paul Garcia 71 of Oelwein waived to district court on a manslaughter charge in the death of Mike Gonzales. Garcia appeared in justice court free on 4000 dollar bond. Gonzales died days after being stabbed five times June 2 following an argument over Garcias chickens in Gonzales garden.

Oelwein Paul Garcia District Court Mike Gonzales Garcia Justice Court Gonzales Gonzales’ Garden

Coast Guard rescues family from sinking boat

In Albemarle Sound near Elizabeth City North Carolina a mother and two daughters clung to a foundering cabin cruiser for 24 hours before a U S Coast Guard helicopter located them and brought them to safety The father W G Gaither swam three miles to shore for help with a broken collarbone after the vessel took on water

Elizabeth City N. C UPI Coast Guard Albemarle Sound W. G. Gaither

Former UI marching band member pleads to larceny charges

Iowa City police report Nita Ekstrom McDonald 22 pleaded innocent to two counts of larceny by shoplifting. She allegedly took 15.90 from Osco Drug and 7.29 from Alden's department store, was detained by store personnel, and released on 50 dollar bond. A July 3 trial was scheduled.

Iowa City Ann Nita Ekstrom McDonald University of Iowa McDonald Osco Alden’s

Nine-member Hong Kong refugee family arrives in U. S.

A family of nine, the largest Chinese group from Hong Kong admitted under Kennedy emergency program, arrived in Baltimore and traveled to Washington. Chang Sin, 36, a radio repairman, his wife and six daughters and one son join Anna Wang, longtime family connections, as they settle with Harry Duncan until a permanent home is found. Duncan arranged radio repair work for Chang Lin and a seamstress role for the wife, aiding their initial resettlement.

Washington Hong Kong Kennedy America Chang Sin Baltimore Friendship Anna Wang George C. Marshall Wang Harry Duncan Duncan Chang Lin

Two Escape Serious Injury in Car Crash

Two men escaped serious injury in a one car crash at the junction of 150 and old highway 30. Donald Van Vach of Beacon drove south on route 150 and missed the intersection plunging into a ditch. Passenger Clamor Luher was treated for cuts and released at a Cedar Rapids hospital. Van Vach was charged with failure to have his car under control.

Linn County Donald van Vach Beacon Clamor Luher Cedar Rapids van Vach

St. John's School at Victor To Be Closed

The Rev. J. W. McEleney announced St. John's high school will close and students will attend HSV school in the fall. The parochial elementary school will stay open. St. John's has operated for nearly 50 years.

St. John's School Victor J. W.mceleney St. Bridget’s Catholic Church St. John’s High School St. John’s

Research Bureau Seeks Longer Lease on Life

Des Moines Rep Richard L. Stephens chairing the Legislative Research Bureau says the seven month budget is too short. He urges extending funding to July 1 1963 as eight intensive studies proceed and lobbyists threaten the bureau’s work while staff morale Hans.

Des Moines Richard L. Stephens Ainsworth Legislative Research Bureau Stephens John Shoeman Legislative Interim Committee General Assembly

Red Cross Offers Free Home Nursing Course

The Linn county Red Cross headquarters in the Granby building will host a seven session home nursing course. Chapter Chairman John Shea said enrollment is limited and registrations begin Wednesday. Ruth A. Huber will instruct on the care of the sick or injured at home with the initial session set for Thursday June 21 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Linn County Red Cross Granby John Shea Ruth A. Huber First Avenue

Gazette want ads spread your sales words quickly

County notice fragment mentions payment due and an attorney Carl Hendrickson in Linn County. The garbled text references an estate and Rose Mee or Rosie Avery with immediate payment directed to an undersigned, authenticated by a party in Linn County and attorney Carl Hendrickson.

Ieee Towa Rosie Avery Guy Linn County Howard Otstrie

Appointment of Administrator for Iowa Estate

Notice states that on the 1th day of U3 the versioned has been duly appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Cecil career of Linnary, Iowa, who has ceased. Creditors to present claims to James T. Holmes, Attorney, for the administrator.

Etcee Cecil Career Linnary Lowa Shinn County Iowa

Notice of Claims Against Linn County Iowa District Court

Public notice states that all persons having claims against Linn County Iowa are to file them with Gary authenticated in the office of the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Strict procedures apply for submission and verification of claims within the designated timeframe.

State of Iowa Linn Gary Linn County Iowa

Miller Urges Probe of Iowa Grain Thefts

Senator Jack R. Miller requests a McClellan committee inquiry into alleged mismanagement by the Agriculture Department over an Iowa grain elevator theft. He cites Alex V. Barbour Jr. of Hawkeye Mill Knoxville who pled guilty to stealing about 157 thousand bushels and faces a three year federal sentence.

Washington Jack R. Miller Senate Investigations Subcommittee Department of Agriculture Iowa Alex V. Barbour, Jr Knoxville Agriculture Department Evanston Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service Commodity Office Miller Congressional Record Des Moines Sunday Register Barbour Des Moines Delaware Orville Freeman H. R. Gross R-Ia Freeman U.S. Department of Agriculture

City Clerk Final Assessment Schedule for Cedar Rapids Pavement

The City Clerk's office posts the final assessment schedule for concrete pavement work in Cedar Rapids Iowa detailing proposed improvements along 27th Avenue Southwest 12th Street one South West from 27th to venue and other adjacent streets with a scheduled time of ten o clock day for public objections and appeals as approved by the City Council.

Cedar Rapids Iowa 27Th Avenue 12Th Street 27Th Ave Fruitland

Appointment of Angel A Y Administrator Will Annexed

Notice from Linn County Iowa states that Angel A Y has been appointed as ancillary administrator with will annexed of the estate of Sam H. Kennere late of Linn County. Creditors are urged to settle debts and provide authentic claims. The filing appears in the district court with attorney Perriwood Neff.

Angel State of Iowa Linn County Sam H. Kennere the Eler of Lint Robert C. Tilden Immons Perriwood Land Neff

California youth held after church break in Iowa City

Kent N. Radich, 20, of San Francisco, was jailed in Johnson county on a breaking and entering charge at First Presbyterian church. He appeared in police court and requested a preliminary hearing. Bond set at 500 dollars, not posted. Police said he entered through an unlocked door, broke glass in an office door, and was found hiding in a closet after three students heard the disturbance in the church study area.

Iowa City California San Francisco Kent N. Radich Johnson County First Presbyterian Church Jay ‘Honohan Radich

Streets Finished Mt Auburn

The Willman Co of Marion completed resurfacing of Mt Auburn streets in the town.

MT. Auburn Willman Co Marion Mt. Auburn Streets

Hearing on Penititary Sewer Specifications in Cedar Rapids

A public hearing will be held in Cedar Rapids Iowa to consider proposed sewer specifications and contract forms for a penititary sewer project. The location runs from 310 feet west of 27th Street to 470 feet east of 26th Street with an estimated cost of 53400. Written objections may be presented to the City Clerk before or at the hearing. Published June 12 1962.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Edar Rapids 27Th Street 26Th Street Marold S. Schaefer Cler The Cedar

Iowa Corporate Charter Details and Officers

A historical notice outlines the incorporation of a Iowa company with authorized 5 000 shares and a registered office at 650 Weath Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Linn County. Elma Spaight is named president of the corporation, with directors designated in the charter.

State of Iowa Iowa Business Corp Weath Wandar Rapids Linn County Isome S Ona Owa National, Inc Elma Spaight

Notice of City Plan to Build Sanitary Sewer

City council fixed hearing at ten AM June 28 1962 to hear objections on proposed sanitary sewer construction and assessments affecting certain streets. Written objections due by then. resolution to be considered with plans on file for public inspection and approval.

Appointment Notice for Estate in Linn County Iowa

Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of 1962 the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate of Arthur Ward coy late of Linn County Iowa deceased. Those having claims against the estate must file them with the clerk of Linn County Iowa, duly authenticated, by a stated deadline. Wesley A Orhanos administrator. Dallas Smith and Jarman, Attorneys.

Ie Linn Arthur Ward Coy Tim County Lowa Calims Linn County Wesley A Orahos Apne Dallas Smith and Jarman Spegurmant Iowa Owen Frank Gurate Pynchburn State of Virginia Pilether C Contin District Court

Appointment of Administrator for Estate in Iowa

Notice states Eddie C Herr of Linn County Iowa named administrator of the estate of a deceased resident. Creditors must present claims and notify the clerk. case involves Linn County Iowa and attorney Albion J Young. The document also references executor Frank and a Virginia estate with claims to be filed in the Iowa district court.

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Larry Tanner Clare Mercer Elmer iDunn Denver, Colo W. E. Failor Perry Inlaw W. R. Failor University Hospitals Indian Creek Country Club Edison Pharmacy Larry Tanner Bill Linstrom Legion Memorial Pool Richard McGee Orville W. Rust Richard Kenneth H. McGees Thirtieth Street Mills O da Tan da Camp Huaga Robert Holecek Robert Rick C. R. Hemphill William Hemphill Atlantic Clinton H. Moyer Hemphill School of Dentistry Chamber of Commerce Robert Bunn Ed Rains East Marion Engineering Witwer Smith Oil. Co Lester M. Nelson E Avenue Gordon Rundquist Storm Ben Franklin Dad Sorg Pharmacy Kenneth Henry Nebraska City Neb Louis Vahi Barbara Miller Wilson Beauty Salon PEO Mary Ellen Costello Irwin Marion Chamber of Commerce Boy Scout Oren Nes Qi Dickey 10Th ST. Marion Guy Wire Bernard Lansky U. S Research Bureau U . Carl Hendrickson J. Asa Arnold James T. Holmes Senate Billie Sol Estes McClellan Williams John J. Williams Rdel McClellan Committee Committee On Agriculture Econd Sen Mia Linniver Iti Eddie C. Herr Clark W. Wagamwon, JR Albion J. Young Attorne Macville Cisler,kubicek Novak & Kublesk Attorneys the Gazette Dial EM Novak Monument CO Wells Bever Park la Vition Ben i Ernest Paul Central City Alburnett S R. Ave. E May’s Drug Stores, Inc ceAten Point Boaster Physicians. & Surgeons Pharmacies First Ave Gray Modern Management Dows Robinson Ghermacy Lowes Sguare Korr Bulova Elgin Gruen Hamilton and Longine Saat Clekup Eudora Lint Ely Oddicker Ruth Neha Enero Beau Sunrise Steak House South Hawkeye Downs Carter C. Draport Sana En Es
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