Coe College to display 50 antique paperweights during Alumni Weekend
The Coe College Alumni Weekend will feature a public viewing of 50 antique paperweights donated by the late Mabel Cherry Lutgerding. The collection, spanning Bacarat, Clichy, St Louis and American pieces, will be on display in Stuart Lounge May 19 and 20 from 3 to 6 p.m. The donor, Class of 1906, died May 5, 1977, in Phoenix, Arizona, and Coe named the science building auditorium Cherry Auditorium in her honor.
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Martha Langen
Blue Ridge Drive
Coe College
Mabel Cherry Lutgerding
Coe
Stuart
Gage Memorial Union
Bacarat
Clichy
St. Louis
Boston and Sandwich Glass Company
New England Glass Company
Czechoslovakia
China
Italy
Cedar Rapids
Phoenix
Ariz
Howard
Walter Cherry
Cherry
Linn District Court Actions Include Robbery Fines and Dismissals
Mitchell Christensen, 19, Cedar Rapids, sentenced up to 10 years for second degree robbery tied to a Pizza Inn heist. Starkfleet and Bartlett, Marion, had robbery charges dismissed for theft of $41 from a 7-Eleven. evidence deemed insufficient and pleas entered for related theft and accessory after the fact. Jerry Strong, 35, Cedar Rapids, fined 500 for reduced drunk driving. Gene Clark, 27, Cedar Rapids, fined 300 and two days in jail with credit. Fred Rossell, 23, Marengo, fined 100 for reduced fifth degree theft after alleged $200 check issue. Tommy Farmer, 26, dismissed on escape charge after return to facility. case referred to Iowa Social Services internal discipline.
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Linn District Court
Mitchell W. Christensen
Cedar Rapids
Pizza Inn
Sixth St
Starkfleet
Bartlett
Jerry W. Strong
Gene R. Clark
Fred J. Rossell
Marengo
Tommy L. Farmer
Fire damages Tama residence
Fire believed caused by lightning struck the Merle Laird farmhouse eight miles south of Tama in Tama County early Sunday. Tama firefighters fought the blaze about 1 a.m., with the west wall of the two story frame home severely damaged and interior damage from smoke water and fire.
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Tama
Merle Laird
Tama County
Gilman
Assessor urges homeowners to act before July deadline
City Assessor Dale Piersall asks homeowners to visit the fifth floor of City Hall to apply for homestead credits and veterans exemptions before the July 1 deadline. Eligible residents must own and occupy a residence for six months or serve in qualifying military periods to obtain the credits or exemptions.
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City Hall
Dale Piersall
Piersall
Juvenile Charged in Break-In at Vivian Trickey Residence
A male juvenile, 13, was charged with burglary and possession of marijuana after a weekend break-in at 3300 Williams Blvd SW. He reportedly gained entry by climbing through an attic window and did not take anything from the home.
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Vivian Trickey
Williams Blvd
Southwest Side
Cedar Rapids attorney announces candidacy for 15th District Senate
Lloyd E. Humphreys of Cedar Rapids formally declares his bid as a Republican for state senator in Iowa's 15th District. A 40 year old senior partner, he owns two farms and serves as city attorney for Coggon and Central City. He argues rights restrictions and taxes threaten American life and calls for an effective voice for homeowners and workers. He is a former college football lineman, Vietnam veteran, and active Jaycee and church member with extensive legal and arbitration work. Incumbent Democrat Bob Rush represents the district, which covers northern Linn County, parts of Cedar Rapids and Marion.
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Cedar Rapids
Lloyd E. Humphreys
30Th St
Humphreys
Humphreys and Associates
Coggon
Central City
Humphrey
Mark Hatfield
Oregon
Ford Foundation
Jaycees
Iowa
Episcopal Church
Vietnam
Sev
Eral
American Arbitration Association
Chicago
Linn County
Bob Rush
Marion
Ray Signs Iowa Law Limiting Public Smoking
Gov. Robert D. Ray signed a law prohibiting smoking in most state and local government buildings and public facilities including libraries theaters and museums with fines from 5 dollars for a first offense to 100 dollars for subsequent violations. The bill was part of a weekend package of measures on insurance immunity tax payment leniency library district withdrawals standards weights and mining permits. The law takes effect July 1.
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Des Moines
UPI
Robert D. Ray
C R Junior League Wins Ylympics At Central Y
The Junior League of Cedar Rapids won the Central YMCA Ylympics with 146 points, beating YMCA No. 2 at 116 and the New Notes at 101 among 150 competitors on seven teams. Captains included Suzanne Barnes and Ruth Chipokas. prizes include 30 day YMCA memberships and a permanent plaque in the Y lobby.
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Cedar Rapids
Central Ymca
YMCA
Suzanne Barnes
Jan Caldwell
Judy Carmichael
Cheryle Mitralsky
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Ruth Chipokas
Chet Casali
Speeding Tickets Top 200 for Second Week This Year
Cedar Rapids police wrote over 200 speeding tickets in a seven day period for the second week of the year. Last week 249 speeding tickets were issued, down from 263 the week before. Police reported many drivers lacked valid licenses, and 17 cars had studded snow tires. One murder, terrorism, and other offenses were recorded among arrests totaling 519 charges that week.
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Cedar Rapids
CAP completes search training with Iowa CAP units
Twenty five senior and cadet members of the Cedar Rapids Squadron CAP joined a two day search and rescue drill at Mason City. The exercise included mock aircraft search and multiple training scenarios coordinated by Captain Charles H. Enfield. Six Iowa squadrons participated and an Air Force observer called the operation a success.
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Cedar Rapids
Civil Air Patrol
Mason City
Charles H. Enfield
47Th St. NE
Iowa
U.S. Air Force
Air Force
Hazleton funds raised for elementary school repairs
Hazleton residents held weekend festivities to raise about 4700 dollars for repairs at Hazleton Elementary School. Officials say money will fund needed building work including wiring upgrades and school officials note the event was organized by stakeholders to keep the school open.
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Hazleton
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Robert Starkfleet
Donald Bartlett
First Ave
Kedarp
Lloyd Humphreys
Ray
Bill
Mon
C.R
Wilma Hovland
CAP
Pearle ~ Vision Center
Cedar Rapids Lindale Plaza
1St Ave
N.E
Opticks Inc
Dallas, Texas
Euro Bargain Holida
Father J. Joseph
Nish
Dubuque
Ireland
France
Auary
Vatican
Portugal
Spain
Shannon
Bunratty _imerick
Killarney
Kerry Cael Blarney
Waterford
Lourdes
Rome
Madrid
Fatima
Pope Paul VI
J. Joseph Kirk
St. Catherine Rectory
St. Catherine Dubuque
Ronen
Dublin
Naples
Lisbon
Jae
Commercial Credit Commercial Credit Plan, Inc
Commercial Credit Plan, Inc
University Avenue
Waterloo
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