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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1968
Page
2
Five year old Diane Albright from North Side Pennsylvania carries a slingshot and earns a reputation as a fast draw while playing outdoors with peers.
Dr. Pierre Grondin and his team transplanted a heart from a 23-year-old accident victim into Gaetan Paris, 49, in Montreal. It marked Grondin’s second heart transplant. the first patient died. Paris was reported doing well.
Large crowds reached out to Vice President Hubert Humphrey as he arrived in Oklahoma City on Friday. He was slated to speak at the Oklahoma Democratic state convention on Saturday.
Prince Albert of Monaco was awarded a bundle of books by his teacher as a prize for good work during the school year. The young royal, son of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace, received the prize Friday in a quiet classroom moment observed by a schoolmate.
West Potomac Park shown from the air four days after the Poor People’s Campaign camp was shut down. Shacks cleared leaving mud. decision on sod or grass seed pending. Four killed in Creswell Oregon collision between a Greyhound bus and a car crossing center divider on an interstate. Fire followed the crash.
An East German eye surgeon, his wife, and their two children fled by jumping a plane at a Nairobi refueling stop during a tour bound for aid projects. The family, unnamed, escaped as the rest of the group reboarded and were later flown to West Germany.
Notice announces a promotional examination for a Captain in the Marion Fire Department to be held July 10 1968 at City Hall Marion Iowa applicants must have two years fire service prior to the exam. The notice is signed by Merwen L Taylor Secretary to the Civil Service Commission.
The Estate of Robert A. Clark, deceased, probate filed June 17 1968 in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Peoples Bank & Trust Company named executor. creditors to file claims with the district court within six months after second publication or be forever barred.
Notice of probate in District Court of Iowa for Christine Marguerite Earhart deceased. The Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids named executor after June 1 1968 with will dated September 1 1951. Claims against the estate must be filed by the deadline. attorneys Kubicek Novak Kubicek represent the executor.
Probate No 34280 shows the will of William Paseka dated October 14 1966 admitted to probate on June 24 1968. Joseph J Severa appointed executor of the estate with publication establishing deadlines for creditors. Cedar Rapids Iowa attorney for executor. Date of second publication July éth day 1968.
City of Cedar Rapids invites sealed bids for storm sewer construction at 38th Street Northeast and F Avenue Northeast. Bids due July 17, 1968 at 9:00 A.M. at City Clerk’s office. bid must include 10 percent certified check. Iowa preference applies. contract awarded by City Council. rejection rights reserved.
The City of Cedar Rapids invites bids for furnishing storm sewer pipe from the east school property line to the Bowman Woods Unit west property line. Bids due July 17 1968 at 9:00 AM at City Clerk office City Hall. A ten percent certified check required. city reserves right to reject or waive informality. Published June 28 29 1968.
Notice by the Cedar Rapids City Council seeks sealed proposals for permanent sidewalk construction on specified streets. Work must begin by July 24, 1968 and finish by October 15, 1968 with payment via assessment certificates. Proposals open July 17, 1968 at 9:00 A.M. DST. 10 percent bid bond required. deposits forfeitable if contract not entered.
Classified note states want ads will seek sellers for items readers want. Contact line 369-1234 for placing or responding to wanted ads.
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