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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1961

Page

9

Murray Dance Studio Sued by Widow in Des Moines

Des Moines widow Agnes Syester filed a district court suit seeking 33 497 dollars she paid Arthur Murray Dance Studio for lessons plus 60 000 exemplary damages. She accuses the studio and its proprietors of tricks, subterfuge, undue influence, duress and false representations to enroll for 4 057 hours of instruction. Defendants named are James R. Banta Mary L. Banta George B. Theiss and Forest L. Theiss. Syester, a downtown restaurant waitress, says the money came from her late husband.

DES Moines Agnes Syester Arthur Murray Syester James R. Banta Mary L. Banta George B. Theiss Forest L. Theiss

Muscatine Man Pleads Guilty to Drunk Driving

John Hohennadel, 62, of Muscatine pled guilty to a drunken driving charge. He was fined 300 dollars plus court costs.

Iowa City John Hohennadel

Truck Goes into Ditch Near West Union No Injuries

Special to The Gazette reports Theodore Pospisil of Marion escaped injury when his gas transport jackknifed and slid into a ditch two miles south of West Union on highway 150 Friday afternoon. In avoiding an egg truck slowing to turn off the highway Pospisil veered onto the shoulder. Walter Lantz of Elgin drove the egg truck.

the Gazette West Union Theodore Pospisil Marion Highway 150 Pospisil Walter Lantz Elgin

Potentiae Company Inc Articles of Incorporation Filed

Incorporation under the Business Corporation Act of the 58th General Assembly is filed. Details list the corporate name, address in Linn County Iowa, and named officers including Irving B Weber and Arthur L Leach Cedar Rapids and Holland Iowa, with shares authorized and par value.

Potentiae, Company, Inc Ing Business Corporation General Assemay Ander Ib Business Corporation Act Eensie Avenue Gre Holland Apids Iowa Irving B Weber Town “City Arthur L.eae Cedar Olland Ae Edward Iolland, Jr

Cedar Falls Driver Thrown From Car Near Oelwein

Robert Rose, 35, of Cedar Falls, escaped serious injury when his car struck a bridge post on Highway 3 over the Wapsipinicon River, left the road and toppled into a ditch. He suffered cuts and bruises and was taken to Oelwein hospital after a passing motorist found him. He said headlights from an oncoming car blinded him.

the Gazette Oelwein Robert Rose Cedar Falls Oelwein Hospital Wapsipinicon River Highway 3

Rites at Guttenberg for Ida Biederman 96

Ida Biederman 96 oldest Guttenberg resident died Friday in Good Samaritan Home Elkader. She lived in Guttenberg except for three quarters of the last years in Elkader. Her husband ran a local furniture store. Nieces and nephews survive. Services Sunday 2 p.m. Tuecke funeral home.

Guttenberg Ida Biederman Elkader Tuecke Funeral Home

Administrator with Will Annexed Named in Linn County

Notice announces the appointment on March 1 1961 of an Administrator with Will annexed for Mund 8 Scown late of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors to file claims and indebtedness to be paid immediately. Also zoning notices from Linn County Zoning Commission regarding rezoning requests in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas, with hearings set for March 20 1961 at the Linn County Courthouse.

Iss Mate Ees Aia Sons Linn County Cedar Rapids Iowa Temes H. Lawrence Lawrence Ti County Elzo Gubnaztocn Apa Rhareatet Harrison Tere le Public High Leonard Wilson Residentia Rapse R. W. Rinderknecht Company Peones Revids P. RK. R Oald Rin Inn County Mission al Zoning Commission

Two Edgewood Residents Injured in Head On Crash

Two Edgewood residents suffer serious injuries in a head on collision Friday afternoon near Edgewood, with Beverly Streif and Jack Nieland hospitalized after being extricated from wrecked cars. Streif faces multiple fractures and facial injuries, while Nieland has a broken nose, dislocated hip, broken ankle, chest injuries and facial cuts. Both were treated at Manchester hospital before transfer to St Luke's in Cedar Rapids.

the Gazette Edgewood St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids Beverly Streif Manchester Jack Nieland Don Mott Nieland Miss Strief St. Luke's

Cherry Honors William Zaruba at 50-Year Service Emblem

William Zaruba received a 50 year service emblem in a Cherry-Burrell ceremony marking half a century with Cedar Rapids industry. Zaruba's sons John and William R. work in Cherry-Burrell's engineering department. John has 21 years with the company and William R. seven. Albert Fisher received a 40 year pin while Carl Stevens and Webster Raker earned 30 year pins.

William Zaruba Cherry- Burrell Corp Cedar Rapids Zaruba John William R Cherry-Burrell Albert Fisher Carl Stevens Webster Raker

John Sternad 87 Swisher Resident Dies After Long Illness

John Sternad 87 of Swisher died at home Thursday after a long illness. Born January 1 1874 in Czechoslovakia he came to the United States at age four and farmed near Fairfax over 30 years. Survived by wife Antonie Chehak Sternad daughter Mrs Lester Havlicek three grandchildren two great grandchildren. Services at Brush chapel 1 30 p.m. Monday burial Czech National cemetery. Friends may call Sunday.

Swisher John Sternad Czechoslovakia Fairfax Antonie Chehak Sternad Lester Havlicek Franklin Park Ill Brush Chapel Czech National Cemetery

Notice of Administratrix Appointment in Linn County Iowa

The undersigned was appointed administratrix on March 2, 1961 for the estate of Gerald G. Merritt, deceased, Linn County Iowa. Creditors are told to settle debts and file claims with Francis J. Pruss, attorney, in the Linn County District Court.

State of Iowa Linn County Geraid G. Merritt

Appointment of Administrator for Macy Estate in Iowa

Notice announces the appointment of an administrator with will annexed for the estate of Charles Macy in Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors are asked to present their claims promptly and file them with the Clerk of Linn County. O Riely & Rosser, attorneys, represent Mineuants Bank of Cedar Rapids as administrator.

Hes Iowa Charlies Macy Lows Linn County Mineuants Bank OF Cedar Rapids O’rieley & Rosser

Notice of Probate Hearing for Worths Averill Will

The District Court in Cedar Rapids Iowa will hear the probate of Worths Averill last will and testament. The hearing will occur at the court house in Cedar Rapids Iowa with admission for those concerned. March 3 Cedar Rapids Iowa Attorney Ball ay t Court Bullett snutheworts f Ingersoll.

aSoun Girlock Averill Cedar Rapids Iowa Snutheworts Ingersoll, Attorneys

Estate of E Morgan Executors Named in Linn County

The undersigned executors of the estate of E Morgan late of Linn County Iowa announce they are qualified on the 3rd day to act as executors. All persons indebted must pay promptly and all claims should be presented to the executors in care of John P Gaston attorney.

Ewe Linn County A E. Morgan Love Iowa District Court Mildred C. Dale

Pay For 6 Days Get The 7th Free Note Of Thanks

A message of gratitude recalls hospital visits from Lyle Brown and thanks Herman Jodas Maite Chapter ofastern Star and others for flowers cards and support. A local memorial ad from Novak Monument Co lists contact details. A stray notice mentions lost items and a job vacancy at Trene's Nursing Blome and a jewelry shop.

Herman Jodas Maite Chapter Astern Star Lyle Brown

Stevenson Zorin lunch ends with no pact to trim Assembly

United Nations New York UPI Adlai E Stevenson and Soviet Ambassador Valerian M Zorin held a cordial lunch with nine officials from each side but failed to reach a plan to shorten the General Assembly session resuming Tuesday Efforts to curtail debate continued though an informed source cautioned no seeds would be planted this year indicating the session would likely run into May Stevenson hoped to meet Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko over the weekend after his arrival in New York

United Nations, N.Y UPI U.S Adlai E. Stevenson Valerian M. Zorin Stevenson Andrei Gromysko New York

Segregation Protest Ends in 190 Arrests at South Carolina Statehouse

In Columbia, weeks of Negro demonstrations culminated in a hymn-singing march to the statehouse where 190 people were arrested for breach of the peace. Jail held 159. bond of 50 was posted for 31. A field secretary of the NAACP participated.

Columbia S.C Statehouse The National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People

You Haven’t Finished Reading the Paper Yet

A brief note reminders readers to check the want ads section after finishing the main newspaper. The message highlights that valuable notices and listings appear in the classified pages.

Young Man Sought for Display Work at Penney Company

A Tuscaloosa area job notice seeks a young man for display work at C. P. Penney Company. The short ad invites applicants with suitable appearance and availability to apply at the store or nearby offices.

C. Penney

Help Wanted Male Sales Representative For Plough Inc

Help wanted for self reliant sales men to earn better income. Open positions at Eastern Towns OO now. Brief resume to Box Me Gazette. Interview by Sales imax to be arranged immediately.

Waite

Salesman wanted for metal products and surrounding areas

Mehtl products seeks a salesman for commercial and industrial accounts with Certified Area division. Two national organizations. Five day week. High commission rate bonus social security car allowance. Must train at the Montross Hotel 9:00 pm. Age 30 or older. Serviceable car needed.

Cai Reni Commercia Aeontross

Management trainee program targets young job seekers

Advertisement lists positions in real estate sales and beauty market housing, seeking 19 to 25 year old high school graduates with neat appearance. Specifies training, commission plan, and office locations including 76 Gere es with 42764 zip, plus various firms and duties.

Omer Ries & CO Fist Advance Beautymark Homes Ndt Speen

Various Classified Ads Mixed with Services and Jobs

A crowded page of vintage classified lines includes septic services and water trenching by Westaled and Karr Construction, tax and bookkeeping offerings, painting and home repairs, potential part time work for a married man, a retiree seeking odd jobs, ironing and sewing services, and a real estate sales opportunity. It reads as a mixed list of local service providers and employment notices with contact numbers.

Motorola Phoenix Seeks Electronic Engineers

Motorola Phoenix offers professional growth in a diversified electronics environment with state of the art military concepts. Outdoor living in the Valley of the Sun. Requires two or more years circuit design experience and transistor knowledge. Send complete resume to Phil Nienstedt, Professional Personnel Representative.

Valley of the Sun

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Murray Dance Studio Holland Engineering Company, Inc By Williams By Jo Fischer By Jimmy Harlo Smoky Burns Rpo Wile State of Iowa Scown County Harry Swors Holmes & Holmes Cherry Cary Grant Mr. Lucky Park Avenue Merritt Francis J. Pruss John P. Gaston Little Liz Gazette Snove Ram Rase Want AD Caserte Novak Monument CO A Ave. NW Happel Farm Ndias Trene Blome St. RW Adlai Zorin Morere Management Enver Servi Probasco Jewelry Weattes de Denver Colo AME Frisco Let Ave Ann Joe Troubadors Prairiemoon Prairieburg Tony 16Th Ave Pacha Arapont Sun Aebsine Butterfly Cape Pasat Borzeman Iowa Rangers Fly Legion Hall Dancing the Rockets Nick Cail Tool and Die Exper Joergineering. Inc Plough, Inc Manor Aceurens and St. Vodosenh Nan Children St. Operton Suntants Misteriol Products Ruel, Masterole Zemo Wards’ Lets Bolarcaine Lenes Bertha St Dewi Wilett J. Kraus Karr Construction MOET Silanes Tyane Boal Isabade Ovsn Jana Elias Pons Ea John Pape Andel Electric Mason Cement Teat Merritt al Gravel Bob Waddington Erschel Morgan Ereral Haying Lock Inc ERVIC Usthass St. N Wright's St. N.E TEL Oris Orien Business College G Ave Yasibe Bart Limitel Pal Cabomen IBM Ges Marenth Town House SSS Jesse M. Lamm Oledo vEne Reeves Co Attleboro Mass Stu Heiri Cosme Walt Ene Girk Poeers Helen Motorola Phoenix Phil Nienstedt Professional Personnel Representative Military Electronics Division Western Center P.O. Box Scottsdale, Arizona
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