Marion Chamber Outlines Education Fund Sharing
The Marion Chamber of Commerce board with Douglas Hutchins discuss proportionate state funds for education to ensure equal opportunities. Hutchins, school board director and chamber educational chair, notes some districts cannot afford it. The board also announces 1966 committee chairmen and approves purchasing an addressograph machine. Dallas Fairley named secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of
Douglas Hutchins
Hutchins
Chamber
Chester Bullis
Eugene Dunn
Bill Lynch
Phil Morris
John Bousley
Bob Gibbs
Earl Tripensee
William E. Biedermann
Dwight Martin
Martin
Dallas Fairley
Betty Lowe
Marion Court hears varied traffic cases this week
In the police court of Judge Miles Adams the list includes speeding convictions for Arland Miller Gary Knoke Donald White Virginia Anderson David Clark William Bragg Donald Flatt and Albert Wilderman Jr along with license suspension driving un der suspension and related offenses. jail terms were imposed on Gary Wirfs for two and thirty days and several motorists paid fines including Donald Jacobsen for making beer available to minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Adams
Arland L. Miller
Gary D. Knoke
Springville
Donald D. White
Thirteenth Street
Virginia J. Anderson
B Avenue
Cedar Rapids
David C. Clark
Thirtieth Street
William 5. Bragg
Seventh Street
Donald W. Flatt
Fourteenth Street
Anna B. Alger
Seventh Avenue
Robert L. Finley
Blairs Ferry Road
James T. Knudsen
Thirty-first Street
Sandra K. Becicka
Mount Vernon
Gary R. Wirfs
H Avenue
Tony Serico
Donald C. Jacobsen
Tenth Street
Blaze Damages Marion House in Cedar Rapids Mixup
Fire heavily damaged the D. A. Thompson house at 2391 Fourth Avenue after flames started in a bedroom closet. Marion firemen were alerted to a mislocated call that sent Cedar Rapids units to a similar address, while Thompson was away visiting his hospitalized wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Thompson
Fourth Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Thompson
Port
Linn County REC Assn gets 602000 loan for lines and substation
Congressman Culver announced a $602000 Rural Electrification Administration loan to Linn County REC Association in Marion to finance 33 miles of distribution lines serving 325 new customers. The plan includes a 2500 KVA substation at Toddville and other system improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Culver
Rural Electrification Administration
Linn County Rec Assn
Marion
Culver
Toddville
Air Force ROTC honors awarded at University of Iowa
Forty three Air Force ROTC cadets at the University of Iowa received trophies awards and decorations at a Thursday ceremony. Col Brooks W Booker Jr Prof of Aerospace Studies Dewey B Stuit Prof and Dean and Darlone L Oleson Cedar Rapids AF Association leader presented the honors. East Iowans named include Robert Woodford John Benda Dick Calta John Johnson Kenneth Miller and Kirt Duffy among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Air Force Reserve
Training Corps
University of Iowa
Air Force Rotc
Iowa
Brooks W. Booker, Jr
Dewey B. Stuit
College of Liberal Arts
Darlone L. Oleson
Cedar Rapids
The
Air Force Assn
Vinton Road Study Committee to Meet About Routing
Iowa Good Roads Assn. executive secretary Dick Hileman will meet with the newly formed Vinton Road Study Committee Monday night. City clerk John Moore said officials are coordinating civic efforts over the proposed four lane highway from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids, part of the state plan released last year. The committee was formed by the Vinton Community Development Corp to study routing and invite all groups to name representatives. Time and place to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Dick Hileman
Iowa Good Roads Assn
Vinton Road Study Committee
Hileman
John Moore
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Highway Commission
Independence
Vinton Community Development Corp
Tama Speech Contest By Toastmasters Slated at Tama
The Tama Toledo Toastmasters club hosts Iowa Area No. 3 at St Patrick's school Tama for a spring meeting and speech contest. Eleven clubs from Grinnell Independence Manchester Dubuque Clinton DeWitt Marion Tama Toledo and Cedar Rapids participate. Contest begins 6 30 p m after a banquet with about 100 expected attendees. Registration 3 3 30 p m educational session 3 30 5 p m wives tour Sac and Fox Indian Settlement social at 5 p m banquet 5 30 p m contest 6 30 p m. James Roan chairs events. The winner advances to the state contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
Tama-Toledo
Iowa
St. Patrick’s School
Atty
James Roan
Bellevue Man Dies Jumping From Train
A 59 year old Bellevue resident, Omar Meier, died after attempting to jump from a Milwaukee Road freight train as it passed through Bellevue late Wednesday night. Police say his coat may have snagged on the car, pulling him beneath the moving train while he was returning home from Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
UPI
Milwaukee Road
Omar Meier
Dubuque
Meier
Governor Hughes Criticizes Gross Over Queen Attack
Hong Kong AP report says Iowa Governor Harold Hughes denounces Congressman H R Gross for a “most unfair attack” on Queen Elizabeth. Gross suggested a permanent vacation for the queen amid her Caribbean tour remarks and U N charter principles. Hughes warns Iowa not to view the comments as American sentiment during a trade mission to Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Iowa
Harold Hughes
H. R. Gross
Britain
Queen Elizabeth
Washington
Gross
Rhodesia
New Zealand
Australia
Caribbean
U. N
Hughes
Asia
Practical Joker At Work In Tama
Local residents report a series of prank phone calls from a person claiming to be a Tama merchant. Callers quiz targets with a riddle and promise a generous prize to be picked up next day, only to find no contest exists. A Tama auto dealer was recently targeted in this ongoing gag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TAMA
Toledo
Gazette want ads ready to work for you
The notice presents a classified style plea from Gazette want ads offering ready service and a contact number 362-1121 for readers seeking ad placement or related assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Probate notices and hearings in Linn County Iowa estates
Probate No 32279 concerns the will of Charles J Trachta admitted Feb 24 1966 with no current administration and a one year contest period. A second notice lists executors Laura Mae Stick and Velma L Simoons for Vernal G Stick estate with six month claim filing and payment requests. A public hearing March 21 1966 at the Cedar Rapids Board of Education building covers Kennedy High School PAPE plans and contracts with examination at the district office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Kennedy
Weing Road
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Linn
State of
Kohlmann-Eckmannhill
Board of Education
Second Avenue
Board of Directors
Linn County invites bids for jail remodeling contract
By order of the Linn County Iowa Board of Supervisors sealed bids for remodeling the Linn County Jail Cedar Rapids will be received by the county auditor until 10 30 a m March 29 1966. Bids open at 10 30 a m same day in Room 103. Details and plans available from Leo C Peiffer Architect Cedar Rapids with 15 deposit refundable after contract documents returned. Bids require certified checks equal to 10 of bid and county reserves right to reject any or all proposals. Preference given to Iowa grown products and coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Linn County
Iowa
Linn County Court House
Cedar Rapids
Said County
C.S.T
Said Court House
Leo C. Peiffer
Architect and Associates
Mount Vernon Road
Lin
Board OF Supervisors OF
Wm. E. Linstrom
Special Council Meeting Town of Ely Proceedings
Town of Ely council met February 21 1966 to discuss condemnation proceedings with Mayor Nevin Duffe present along with councilors Zeman Hodina McCuen Krob and Erenberger Also present were attorney Richard Holden and How ard R Green Co The meeting recessed until notification and a March 3 1966 regular session followed with minutes receipts and bills reviewed and approved Contingent on condemnation the council instructed Duffe to notify Holden of going to trial Public notices will remind dog owners to obtain town licenses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevin Duffe
Zeman
Hodina
McCuen
Krob
Erenberger
Richard Holden
Hotchkiss
Howard R. Green Co
Holden
Randall
Smyth
Audrey Yarbrough
Town OF Ely
Nevin Duffee
American Legion
First Trust & Savings Bank
Robert Tschantz
League of Iowa
Bivertey
Varra Lumber Co
Harry
Walter H. Grant
Robert Zeman
Ely
Kxel Broadcasting Co. Inc
Duffe
Special School Election in Silver Creek Rural District
Public notice announces a March 23 1966 special election in Linn County Iowa to decide whether the Silver Creek Rural Independent School District merges into the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Polls open 1 PM to 7 PM at the Keiper residence. Certification by Ira E. Larson County Superintendent of Schools confirms approval by Cedar Rapids district and Linn County Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Scheol
Linn
Silver Creek Rural Independent
Iowa
Silver Creek Rural Independent School
Silver Creek Rural Independent School District
State
Louis Keiper
Code of Iowa
Cedar Rapids Community
Linn County Board of Education
Cedar Rapids
Sheriff Sale Notice in Linn County Iowa March 24 1966
Special execution issued February 11 1966 in favor of Federal National Mortgage Assn against Charles W Williams and Mabel E Williams plus others. Real estate is Lot 5 Fairlawn third addition Marion Linn County Iowa. Sale to be held March 24 1966 at 9:00 am in front of Cedar Rapids Court House. Sheriff H Grant Vine s County Iowa. Deputy David R Webster and Attorney Gene Kellenberger listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Linn County
Iowa
Federal National Mortgage Assn
Charles W. Williams
Mabel E. Williams
Fairlawn
Marion
Owa
Court House
Cedar Rapids
H. Grant
Vines County
David R. Webster
Notice of Probate and Creditors for Louis J Modracek
The will of Louis J Modracek dated June 4 1964 was admitted to probate February 23 1966 in Cedar Rapids Iowa with Elma Anderson appointed executor. Creditors must file claims with the district court within six months from the second publication or be barred. Second publication March 17 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Louis J. Modracek
Elma Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Want Ads Promptly Answered by Dial Number
A short, casual line urges readers to contact the Gazette for want ads at the listed phone number 362-1121.
Appointment of executor notice in Iowa probate case
In Linn County Iowa the district court admitted the last will and testament of Donald E Voigt deceased to probate. Helen J Voigt was named executor with hearing set for March 1 1962 and publication on February 25 1966. Creditors may file claims within one year from second publication dated March 10 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TUS Pye Oy Court OF
Iowa
Linn County
Charles J. Trachta
Charles Jrachta
District Court
Praca Ay
Kenneth L. Perry
State of
Vernal G. Stick
Laura Mae Stick
Velma L. Simoens
Walker
Cedar Rapids
Barnes, Wadsworth, Elderkin, Locher & Pirnie
Aeeutor
Donald E. Vole
Donald E. Voigt
Donald E. Voist
Helen J. Voigt
Silliman, Gray & Stapleton
Iowan
Linn
Herbert S. Stamats
Peter O. Stamats
Horace G. Hedges
Marie A. Platner
Glenn A. Platner
Notice of Probate of Will and Codicil in Linn County Iowa
Probate in Linn County Iowa is opened for Herbert S Stamats deceased. Executors Peter O Stamats and Horace G Hedges are notified to pay debts and file claims. The notice is dated February 28 1966 with a second publication on March 10 1966.
Appointment of Executors for Strother Estate in Iowa
Probate No. 32280 notes the will of John B. Strother admitted to probate February 24, 1966. Ella M. Strother and Glenn E. Strother named executors of the estate. Claims must be filed within six months after second publication. notice dated February 24, 1966 in Marion and Martelle Iowa with attorney Imogen B. Emery.
Probate Notice for Marie A. Platner Will Executors
Notice of probate for Marie A Platner deceased hearing dated September 1 1960 executor Glenn A Platner appointed by Cedar Rapids Iowa court creditors invited to claim debts Thos L Woods attorney filed February 25 1966.
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Nordman Jewelers
Farmers State Bank
Adv
Merwen L. Taylor
Taylor
17Th St
Marion Lions Noon Club
Eye Bank
University Hospitals
National Eye Bank
First National
Farmers State
Lions Club
REC
Kane Insurance Agency
Busy Bees Blue Bird Group
Everett ‘Scott
Cindy Somerville
Lisa Knockle
Joyce Sachsland
Diana Scott
Cindy Davis
Connie Geinzer
Jill Archibald
Joan Bunting
Sandra Swindell
Freddie’s Furniture
Marion Shopping Center
Jean Strong
Iowa T Illustrated
Lagerquist Camera Shop
Edward J. van Antwerp
Tenth Avenue
Thomas L. Finn
Don Kuhn Co
Brusha Real Estate
Linn County Farm Bureau
Connie Larson
Jeri Riggle
Becky Alferts
Susan Rick
Nancy Suf
Ficool
Kris Lurth
First National Bank
Kenneth Nevins
Eighth Street
Wilfred J. Schuster
Ben Franklin
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
YMCA
Marion Branch
Charles W. Schmatt, Jr
First Avenue
Mercy Hospital
Kenneth Pearson
James Downing
St. Luke’s Hospital
Ibe
Sheldon
Berlin Wall
Associated Press
Joan Young
Davenport
Wall
Berlin
Potsdamer Platz
East Berlin
University of Iowa Symphony Band
Europe
Air Force
Vinton Road
Practical Joker
Jack M. Fulton
Inne County of Linn
Otto F. Wiedersberg
Ewes
Ira E. Larson
Shoe Service
10Th St. E
Boston
Cedar Hills
Gene Kellenberger
Joseph J. Seve
Dial
Fisher & Pickens Attorneys
John B. Strother
Ella M. Strother
Glenn E. Strother
Martelle
Imogen B. Emery
Thos. L. Woods
Ada Cedar Rapids
Henley
Queen & Teen
Marion, Iowa
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