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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1979
Page
20
The piece follows Pepper’s unexpectedly strong lead at the Open while Andy Bean struggles with press calls. Gary Player dominates media interaction, offering upbeat takes on courses and players, and warning a young reporter to turn on the mic.
Chi Chi Rodriguez used a pencil as a tee on the eighth hole at Inverness during the U S Open second round. He credited the device as the best wood in the bag for an amateur and said he would use it again.
Crowds gather as 13th annual Amana VIP golf tournament opens at the University of Iowa Finkbine course. Pros not in the U S Open join practice rounds today and tomorrow, with free public viewing and potential 18 hole playoff if leaders tie after 72 holes.
Jane Blalock shot 70 to sit 7-under 139, one stroke ahead of Pat Bradley who tied the course record with 67 at Lake Country Club. Sally Little finished 1-under 72 for 141, while Barbara Moxness is four behind in fourth after two rounds.
Ilie Nastase defeated Peter Elter 6-4 6-4 6-2 to keep Romania's Davis Cup hopes alive in European Zone B. Poland's Wojtek Fibak beat Adriano Panatta 6-2 6-0 2-6 6-4, raising a potential upset bid. More action from Wimbledon contenders and European Cup ties noted.
The 1979 High School Girls Metro Softball tournament starts at 9:30 a.m. at Kirkwood Welty Way Complex with Linn-Mar vs LaSalle and Prairie vs Kennedy. Jefferson-Washington and Marion-Regis play at 11:30, championship at 8 p.m., consolation at 5:30. Also note 1903 birthday of American soprano Helen Traubel.
City Council of Cedar Rapids Iowa schedules a public hearing at 9 00 a m July 5 1979 in Council Chambers to discuss amendments to the zoning ordinance including parking front yard restrictions and open space requirements for multiple family buildings. The notice also covers a proposed 1979 paving program with detailed street and alley improvements and an assessment plan for benefited properties.
The state of Leola Hughes estate in Marion Iowa. on June 11 1979 the last will and testament of Leola Hughes was admitted to probate. Arling L Hughes appointed executor. actions to set aside the will must be filed in the district court within six months from second publication. Creditors must present claims to the undersigned for allowance or be forever barred.
On June 11 the last will of Stephen F Feeanee was admitted to probate in the county court. Rachel A Pardera is appointed executrix of the estate. Creditors and heirs must file claims within six months from the second publication or be barred. Executor appears at Scidera, Rapids, Iowa for further proceedings.
Court proceedings announce probate of Frances E Burkland's will with Ian Anderson named executor. Creditors and heirs must file claims within six months from publication and notify the executor for settlement. dated June 11 1979 in Ingersoll Iowa.
Notice to bidders for Cedar Rapids Iowa 1979 asphaltic resurfacing and street reconstruction. Bids due June 27 1979 at 10 o clock a m. Specifications at City Clerk or City Engineer. bid security ten percent. Iowa preference. right to reject or waive bids. contract awarded by City Council.
Probate in Linn County Iowa on the estate of Ray E Hertz deceased. On June 11 1979 the will was probated and Helen Hertz and United State Bank were appointed executors. Creditors must file claims within six months from publication and those who wish to contest must act by the second publication to avoid being barred.
Regular meeting of the Py CSN ILO Awatha Iowa on June 6 1979 approved rezoning on the east signal Pecar property to Commercial and settled ordinance 141 penalties. Other actions included traffic and parking provisions, waiving readings, licensing for Rainbow Inn Beer and Liquor, temporary garage building permit for Metro Gardens, cigarette permits, insurance coverage, and sewer rental adjustments. Financials list payments to various residents and vendors, and adjournment at 11:27 p.m. Mayor Guthride and City Clerk Joan L. Biederman presided.
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