Marion park board spends 34958 dollars in 1967
The Marion park board's 1967 figures show 34958.36 spent with 13629.25 on land and capital improvements. Tree care cost 950, new maintenance gear 2000, and a new short course area south of the Legion pool opens for practice with parking rules and liability limits. The board approved Starry park baseball diamond repairs and park pavilion reservations remain strong through September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion’s Park Board
Legion Memorial
Park Board
Marion Post No
American Legion
Starry Park
Parks and Recreation
Charles Kremenak
Thomas Park
Kremenak
Sooon
Taube Park
Marion Woman’s Club
Kerner Urges Immediate Action on Riot Report Findings
Des Moines AP Gov Otto Kerner, speaking at Drake University, urged immediate, nationwide effort to end racial discrimination and segregation. He warned delay risks revolt and urged community task forces, local grievance channels, and national measures to remove employment education and housing barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Commission On Civil Disorders
Illinois
Otto Kerner
Kerner
Drake University
Filipinos Protest Role in Vietnam Demonstration in Manila
About 600 students and labor unionists staged a Friday protest in Manila against the 2,000 man Philippine civic action group operating in South Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippine Civic Action Group
South Vietnam
Water Torture Reported by Australian Troops in Vietnam
Melbourne Herald correspondent John Sorell details how Australian troops allegedly tortured a woman suspected of Viet Cong activity in October 1966. The warrant officer and several soldiers were present as water was poured into her mouth for about 30 minutes. She was later handed to local Vietnamese authorities. Brig. David Jackson urged not to publish. An inquiry was ordered by Army Minister Phillip Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Melbourne Herald
Vietnam
John Sorell
Provost Corps
David Jackson
Army
Phillip Lynch
Services Monday for Former State Senator
Edward Vrba 69 former state senator for Howard and Winneshiek counties from 1938 to 1946 died in a Cresco hospital after a short illness. For 11 years he worked as a psychopathic aide at the Mental Health Institute of Independence. Survived by wife, a son, and a sister. Services Monday at 2 p.m. at Pechosh funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresco
Edward Vrba
Howard
Winneshiek
Mental Health Institute of Independence
Pechosh Funeral
Homespun Porter Waggoner Show Saturday on Color TV
The Porter Waggoner Show airs Saturday at 5 30 PM in color on KCRG TV Channel 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Waggoner
Kcrg-Tv
Culver Questions Enactment of Travel Curbs
Congressman John Culver opposed the President's travel restrictions saying they are inequitable and threaten personal freedom. He noted natural travel forces will affect this year and praised inbound visitor attraction to the United States. Culver spoke at St. John's and Jefferson high schools in Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Culver
Culver
United States
Texas
Mexico City
Independence
St. John’s and
Jefferson
Colesburg Couple Seeks 71000 in Damages in Car Tractor Crash
Karl W. and Betty Keck of near Colesburg sue in Delaware district court for 71000 in damages from injuries Keck allegedly suffered May 6 when his eastbound tractor was rear ended by an eastbound car about 30 miles west of Colesburg. Defendant is Lee A. Spahn. Keck seeks 56000 for injuries and medical costs. Betty Keck seeks 15000 for loss of her husband's support and companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Karl W
Betty Keck
Colesburg
Delaware
Keck
Lee A. Spahn
Two More Iowans Die in Vietnam War
Associated Press reports Iowa losses as two army specialists fourth class are killed in action in Vietnam. Lawrence J. Klaahsen of Sibley is listed as killed, while Harry J. Cornwell of Des Moines is reported dead with survivors including his stepfather and mother and his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Vietnam
Defense Department
Lawrence J. Klaahsen
Louis Klaahsen
Sibley
Harry J. Cornwell
Des Moines
Kenneth L. Lantz
Jay D. Cornwell
Civil rights bill open housing amendment passes
The Senate approved an open housing amendment by 48 to 45. Senators Bourke Hickenlooper and Jack Miller joined the majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Bourke Hickenlooper
Jack i Miler
Postville Public Hearing on curb and gutter work
The town council sets a public hearing for April 8 at 1 30 pm at the town hall to consider construction of five blocks of curb and gutter and two blocks of paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
Local Want Ad Promotes Services by Phone
A compact classified advert urges readers to publicize needs and offerings by dialing 369-1234. The brief notice emphasizes easy contact and quick responses for services or items sought.
Farmhouse Fire Destroys Keystone Home
A two story frame farmhouse east of Keystone burned at about 5 45 p m Thursday destroying the home of Mr and Mrs Donald Franks. Firemen saved a television and clothing and prevented spread to nearby buildings. The farm is owned by Curtis Junge and the Franks have several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
Donald Franks
Here
Franks
Curtis Junge
Toledo Man 64 Dies After Long Illness
Robert L. Speer , 64, of Toledo died Thursday in a Marshalltown hospital after a long illness. A World War I veteran, he worked with the Toledo locker plant. Survived by wife Virginia Tama county welfare supervisor, son John a South Tama high senior, brother Rodney of Dunkerton, sister Mrs Ernest Whitmore of Buckingham. Body at Henderson funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Robert L. Speer
Marshalltown
Virginia
Tama County
Notice of Sale of Property at Public Auction Cedar Rapids Iowa
The notice describes sale of real estate in Cedar Rapids known as Lot One Block 2 Lakes Addition Marion Iowa at 10:00 AM Monday March 1968. Highest bidder to pay price to Peoples Trust Company. Also includes sheriff sale details from Linn County Iowa with judgment of Louis Lange for 12754.83 plus costs. The notice lists the property description and sale date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Fair
Linn
Sun
Peoplesheen and Trust Carrty
Frank J. Reise
District Court
Linn County
Iowa
Louis Lange
Lakes
Marion
Cedar Rapids
H. Grant
David R. Webster
Eputy
Winfield White
Storney
Ospor Linn
F. Dieckhoff
Dieckhoff
D. Tieszen
Ion
John J. DB. Tleszen
Fernie Dieckhoff
Ly Ll. Dieckhoff
Els
Jace
Caine
A.D
John J. D. Tiesten
John J. BD. Tieszen
Notice of Will and Estate Appointment Linn County
In the District Court of Iowa Linn County the estate of Joe J. Brick deceased is announced. The last will dated May 17 1962 and probate filed February 2 1968 require filing claims within six months from the second publication or be forever barred. Executor James Francis Duffy Cedar Rapids and attorney Iona Shea Mitchell and Jackson Cedar Rapids announce second publication March 8 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the State
Iowa
Linn County
Joe J. Brick
Jrick
District Court
James Francis Duffy
Cedar Rapids
Iona Shea
Mitchell & Jackson
Clarence A
Hamilton
Eery
Milton
Addie L. Hamilton
Credi
District Court of the Sane of Iowa
Stella Cerveny
Stella ‘Cerveny
Mito Cerveny
Jove H Cerveny
Charles Ce
Notice of Probate and Appointment of Executor
In Linn County Iowa Henrietta Walsh deceased. Notice given Feb 26 1948 of last will and testament and appointment of William G Walsh as executor. Creditors must file claims with the clerk for allowance or be barred by publication unless properly paid. Second publication March 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Henrietta
Walsh
Henrietta Ie Walsh
William G. Walsh
Amiinaton Heights
Knots
Bids Sought for Cedar Rapids Sanitary Sewer Project
The City of Cedar Rapids invites sealed bids for sanitary sewer construction at Collins Road Northeast near Lindale Plaza. Bids due March 27, 1968 at 9:00 a.m. City Clerk's office. Ten percent bid bond required with Surety Bond. Iowa preference applied. Published March 8 and March 15, 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Collins Road
Lindale Plaza
City Hall
City of
Harold G. Schaefer
Notice of Probate Appointment in Dinwiddie Iowa Estate
Notice of probate for the will of Uitte Hobel deceased in Dinwiddie Court of Iowa. Peoples Bank Trust Company appointed executor. Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication. publication dates Feb 2, 1964 and March 2, 1968 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senant
Iowa
Lizzie Hobael
Uitte Hobel
Peoples Bank Trust Company
Ate
Distri Court
Seid Fey
Cedar Rapids
Low
Ford, Terpstra & Wilkinson Wsater
Moyer and Bergin Attorneys for Executor Cedar Rapids
Attorneys Moyer and Bergin represent the executor in Cedar Rapids on this eighth day of March in the year 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyer & Bergin
Cedar Rapids
Appointment of Executor in Iowa Probate Case
Notice of probate established for Leo G. Severa estate in Linn County Iowa. Carolyn M. Severa named executor following will admitted February 1968. Creditors must file claims within six months. immediate payments requested. Cedar Rapids Iowa attorney for executor is shown.
Notice of Forfeiture and Foreclosure for Linn County Real Estate
Notice to Lyle Dronebarger and Patricia Dronebarger of contract forfeiture for 1967 sale of Lot 33 part NW 14 Section 9 Linn County Iowa. The action cites unpaid installments 1968 70.00 and 1968 40.00 plus interest totaling 4585.00, seeks foreclosure receiver and sale, and requires appearance by April 15 1968 Cedar Rapids Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle V. Dronarger
Patricia ‘A. Dronebarger
A.D
John R. Teed
Sandra L. Teed
Lyle V. Dronebarger
Patricia A. Dronebarger
Anhat
Ani Iition
Sandra L. 1
Toot Sucesor
al Thterest
Public Notice for Broadcasting License Consent in Cedar Rapids
Public notice lists applicants and major shareholders for consent to license broadcasting operations by American Broadcasting Rations in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Names include Helen Mark Hermann Gillespie and other officers trustees and stockholders. Process open for public inspection at Paramount Theatre Building Cedar Rapids IA.
Adoption petition filed in Linn County Iowa for Sandra Lee Manwill
In the Linn County Iowa district court Curtis John McDonough and Sharon Manwill petition to adopt Sandra Lee Manwill. Rose Manwill and Louise McDonough are notified to file objections by April 5, 1968. Hearing set for April 15, 1968. failure to appear may result in adoption grant to petitioners. Attorney: William J. Matias, 201 Granby Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis John McDonough
Tom Arn Cena McDonough
Sharon
Sandra Lee
To Manwille
Iowa
Linn
Rose Manwill
Louise McDonough
William J. Matias
Granby
Cedar Rapids
Application for transfer of Cedar Rapids stations to Eastern Iowa
In February 1968 an application sought FCC consent to transfer control of WMT AM FM and KCRG TV Cedar Rapids to Eastern Iowa Broadcasting and American Broadcasting. The proposal names William Quarton Kenneth Hastie Leo Cole George Maurer Helen Pena and other stockholders and officers. A copy of the application and related materials was made available for public viewing at the Paramount Theater Cedar Rapids Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Communications Commission
Transfe
WMT
ANG
Licgngee
At EM
White FM
Broadcas
Tev
Cedar Rouids
Iowa
Eastern Iowa Broadcasting
American Broadcasting Rations, Inc
William GB. Quarton
T. M
Kenneth L. Hastie
Leo F. Cole
George P. Hixenbaugh
James W. Mauret
Helen J. Pena
Gardiner
Rem. Fougles B
Mary M. Merril
Helen 3
Mark
Willia Quarton
Lewis W van Nostrand
Kenneth L. Ate
Helen M. Hermann
Russell B. McGowan
James W. Maurer
Leo F
W. Stock
S N
Lowe Broadcasting
T. Balard Morton, Jr
Jane Morton Norton
Arthus’ M . Kine
Mary Norton Shands
George D. Brown
Paramount Theater
T Suai
Cedar Rapids
Loa
Cedar Rapids Bridge Construction Bid Notice and Details
Public hearing and letting for a 100 foot by 28 foot continuous concrete slab bridge over Dry Run Creek at Council Street N E Cedar Rapids Iowa. Proposals due sealed with 10 percent bid bond. bonds required. plans available from Howard R Green Company. work must complete by July 5 1968. payments from bond proceeds and city funds. monthly estimates at 90 percent. final 10 percent after acceptance. preference given to Iowa products per state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Dry Run Creek
Council Street
N.E
National Bank
Ity
Howard R. Green
S Y Council
Sadar Rapids
Ft Gall
Harold
Schaurer Ar
Ceri
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YMCA
Marion Branch
Father and Son
Marion Police Department
Marion Firemen
Linn- Aire
Milwaukee Railroad
Glenbrook Drive
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Larry J. Waller
Chamber
Waller
Chamber Office
Brockman
Gene Marner
Florida
Caribbean
Grand Cayman
Jamaica
Marner
The
Institute of Navigation
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Marners
Carl K. Knight
Hillview Drive
Donald G. Hall
Kensinger, Realtors
Wilbur H. Eldred
Coggan
Legion —Advito
By Mark Brown
PRE
Kano
Nera
Cambodia
Satin Bower Bird of
By Williams
Bloodie
Te Williams
Associated Press
Dial
Keystone Burns
Cedar Rapids Ceilings, Inc
Rapids Ceilings, Inc
Cor
Cedar Eerigs Ceilings Inc
On & Ison
She D. Twaentmann
Donald D. Albaugh
Robert W
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Notic Bate
Hubert Kaplan
Ettereds
Kubicek, Novak & Kubicee
Rapigs
Warren C. Acki
Rio
Lowe
Tema
Leo G. Severe
Leo G. Severa
Carolyn M. Severa
Ofder
Robert W. Neff
Blake H. Shipton
Vendors
P.O. Box
Center Point
Broadcasting Inc
Broadcasting Statins Inc
Helen
William
Nostrand
Kenneth Cower
Feuesen Iaiee
C McGowan
James W. . Cole
Bette J. Shimek
Jonnne Stock
Roy St. Lewis
American Nc
Helen Mark
Theern
Iowa Broadcasting, Inc
T. B. Marton, Jr
Ralph §. Jackson
Arthurgh King
Mary Nortonne
Paramount Theatre
Iawa
Sandra Lee Manwill
Clerne
Cedar . Rapids
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