Grass Fires Reported Around Marion Area
Marion firemen answered three grass fire calls Thursday. A blaze at Mrs. J A Beeson residence 1585 Seventh Avenue confined to a fence started from an outside stone fireplace. A blaze at Richard Fredericks farm near Alburnett road caused no damage with cause undetermined. A grass fire along the Milwaukee railroad right of way likely started by children playing with matches damaged fence posts. Also notes on water softener ads and a bicentennial committee meeting at the Marion community center with multiple permits issued by the building department including a new home at 2951 Twenty eighth avenue.
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Marion
J.A Beeson
Seventh Avenue
Richard Fredericks
Alburnett Road
Echo
Milwaukee Railroad
Juvenile Arrested on Drunk Driving Charge
A 16-year-old was arrested early Thursday by Marton police on a drunk driving charge in the 2900 block of Alburnett road and was taken to Linn county jail for processing. Also notes YMCA Marion activities with a Friday schedule of fitness classes, open gym, and swim sessions.
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Marton
Alburnett Road
Linn County
Couple Injured As Train Strikes Truck In Marion
Two Marion residents were injured when their truck was struck broadside by a Milwaukee Road train engine at Thirteenth street. Wilma Pospisil, 58, in Mercy hospital ICU with possible head injuries, remains stable. August Pospisil, 63, is in good condition with hip and back injuries. The vehicle was pushed a half block. engine did not pull cars. Police investigated with spectators at the scene. no charges filed.
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Marion
Milwaukee Road
Thirteenth Street
Wilma Jane Pospisil
Sixth Avenue
Mercy Hospital
August W. Pospisil
Pospisil
Marion man Frank L. Meloney dies at 86
Frank L. Meloney of Marion died Tuesday at Wellmann Hospital. Born in Kansas City he worked for Quaker Oats Co. until retiring in 1960. Survived by no immediate family. Services Friday at 1 30 p m at Oak Shade Cemetery with Rev J M Steffenson. Visitation Thursday 7 to 9 p m at Baxter Memorial chapel.
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Frank L. Meloney
Marion
Wellman
Kansas City
Quaker Oats Co
Oak Shade Cemetery
J.M. Steffenson
Baxter Memorial Chapel
License Copies Okay Not Valid
Iowa citizens may photostat their driver’s license but a photocopy is only evidence of driving privileges, not proof of the license itself. The opinion, by Assistant Attorney General Dennis Hogan, states photocopies are permissible but not valid licenses.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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Gary Thompson
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Leo Moorman
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Stickney
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America
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