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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1972

Page

2

Preliminary Plans Approved for Cedar Rapids Taylor School Complex

Cedar Rapids Community School Board approved preliminary plans for the Taylor elementary school rehabilitation center as bids and costs loom. Estimated cost about 1.592 million with 1.35 million budgeted including 200k federal funds, higher than the 1.35 million plan. The No 1 priority in phase two, board debated trimming classrooms from 20 to 14 or delaying other phase two projects.

Taylor Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School

Neblett Named Director of Development at Collins Radio

Colin D. Neblett is appointed to Collins Radio Co.’s newly created post of director of development effective immediately. He will shape long term growth focusing on joint ventures and acquisitions. Neblett previously led business development at Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corp and held senior roles at G.A. Saxton, Schuster, and other firms. He earned a BA in business administration from UCLA in 1960.

Colin D. Neblett Collins Radio Co Neblett Collins Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corp G.A. Saxton and Co., Inc Schuster and Co., Inc University of California At Los Angeles

Urbana Names New Superintendent From Vinton

Don Faris 63 of Vinton has assumed duties as Urbana superintendent of schools. Hired by the Urbana school board last week to fill the post vacant since Elmer Rector’s death, Faris previously led the Belmond school system from 1947 to 1971 and returned to Benton county last year. He began duties March 16, following acting superintendent William Trumpeter’s resignation March 1.

Urbana Don Faris Vinton Faris Elmer Rector William Trumpeter Rector Belmond Benton County

Million Belgrade Aims Smallpox Vaccination Push

Federal health officials say Belgrade's population of about a million will be vaccinated against smallpox within five days. The move follows a death and 22 illnesses linked to Kosovo, as authorities fear wider spread from the southern Yugoslav province.

Belgrade Kosovo

Iowa U Student Senate To Fight Parking Proposal

The University of Iowa student senate joined city groups opposing a $2 million parking ramp plan. At a union meeting Ronald A. Jenkins said the senate will donate $300 to People Against the Ramp to mobilize student voters against the April 11 bond issue. They plan a letter and ad campaign and free rides to the polls. Opponents argue taxes may rise and environmental factors are at stake as council indicated it would proceed with ramp construction if bonds fail.

Iowa City University of Iowa Student Senate University Union Ronald A. Jenkins Student Senate Jenkins

Bid for Alcohol In ISU Dorms Clears Hurdle

AMES AP The first hurdle has been crossed at Iowa State University to allow students 19 years old and older to drink alcohol in dormitory rooms. A 12 student 9 staff committee recommended changing the policy to permit alcohol only in dorm rooms and forbid it elsewhere in dorms. Director Charles Frederiksen approved the plan, but other university officials must still sign off.

Ames Iowa State University ISU Charles Frederiksen

Man Wins Women in Construction Scholarship at ISU

Doug Ohlfest, a junior in construction engineering at Iowa State University, received the $250 Women in Construction scholarship. The award, sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Iowa City area chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction, honors high scholarship and an interest in a construction engineering career.

Ames Doug Ohlfest Robert C. Ohlfest Mt. Vernon Iowa State University Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Area The National Assn. of Women In Construction Cedar Rapids-Iowa City

West Union Police Shakeup Sees Garret Fired

Steve Garrett, a policeman since September, was fired by Mayor Doyle Nefzger. Earlier, Mayor removed Police Chief Tom Wilkinson.

West Union Steve Garrett Doyle Nefzger Tom Wilkinson

Oelwein Board Approves Teacher Salary Increase

The Oelwein school board approved raising base teacher pay from seven thousand to seven thousand one hundred fifty, plus a four percent increment for MA holders with sixteen years of service. The move lifts the budget by about four point two percent, roughly fifty five thousand dollars.

Oelwein Ocelwein School Board

Want ads promise quick results from simple ads

A short classified notice touts the ease of use of want ads and a dialing number 398 8234 for fast, satisfying results. The item reads like a compact call to action for readers seeking quick advertising options.

Dial

Hapland Company Incorporation Notice in Iowa

Hapland Company is incorporated under Iowa Code Chapter 496A with perpetual duration and unlimited power to engage in lawful business. It may issue 10,000 shares of common stock without par value. Initial registered office is 1010 American Building Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401, agent James F. Pickens. Directors are James A. Happel and Richard H. Landis, both of Cedar Rapids. Attorneys for Corporation: Fisher Pickens Barnes at 1010 American Building Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401.

Hapland Company Iowa American Building Cedar Rapids Linn County James F. Pickens James A. Happel Forest Drive Richard H. Landis Red Fox Road

Classified Help Wanted Listings and Services Carve

A crowded mash of classified ads lists varied local services and jobs. It includes roofing and painting, tree service, light hauling, tax service, transcription work, cafe waitstaff, executive secretary, accountant, part time meat cutter, housekeeper, shop manager, medical receptionist, craftsmen, office workers, beauty operator, babysitting, Avon and Sarah Coventry sales, and Easter product sales promotions. Many numbers and locations appear for Cedar Rapids area services and businesses.

Cne Dearborn Brass CO Shaver Road Gazette Solar Marengo Perman N.E. Side Dia BOB’ Ig

Probate of Will and Appointment of Executors in Vaverka Estate

In Linn County Iowa probate records Wilma Kunzmann and Lloyd Vaverka named executors of the William E. Vaverka estate after the will dated April 7, 1969 was admitted March 17, 1972. Creditors must file claims within six months from the second publication dated March 30, 1972. action to set aside the will must be within one year from that second publication.

Iowa Linn County William E. Vaverka Wilma Kunzmann Lloyd Vaverka

Notice of Administrator for Spurgeon Estate in Linn County

Orville W. Spurgeon was appointed administrator of the estate of Orville S. Spurgeon deceased in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk within six months from the second publication unless allowed or barred. Dysart Iowa attorney Willett and Willett represent the administrator.

District Court State of Iowa Linn County Orville S. Spurgeon Orville W. Spurgeon Dysart

Notice of Will Probate Without Administration in Linn County

Probate No 37819 announces Nettie May George deceased with no administration. Last will admitted March 1 1972. action to set aside must be in district court within one year from second publication March 30 1972. Also includes a sheriff sale notice from Federal National Mortgage Assn against Robert C Schara et al for Lot 104 Rolling Green Unit III Cedar Rapids to be sold March 30 1972 at 9:00 am.

District Court State of Iowa Linn County NETTIE MAY_GEORGE Nettie M. George Nettie George Nettie M .George Nettie May George Kenneth L. Perry Remley Helserman Said Anamosa Federal National Mortgage Association Robert C. Schara Rolling Green Cedar Rapids Court House Walter H. Grant David R. Webster Don Hines

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