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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1985
Page
26
Editor notes missionaries in Nigeria discuss why large donated tractors fail without parts and service. Self Help, based in Iowa, builds 10 to 12 horsepower tractors locally, creates spare parts, trains technicians, and offers loans to form village cooperatives for about $6,000 per set.
Claus von Bulow faces retrial on charges of twice trying to kill his wife. His stepchildren Annie-Laurie Kneissl and Alexander von Auersperg urged Alexandra Isles, a former actress, to come forward again in Providence Rhode Island. They said Isles’ testimony could aid justice while von Bulow denounced the appeal.
A compilation of assorted notices and promotions includes a safety break on Hawkeye Road 3038 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at I 380 rest stops near Cedar Rapids with free coffee and snacks. Also listed are travel offers, sales, upcoming performances, and service ads from Cedar Rapids and Marion, with details on dates, prices, contact numbers, and locations.
Memorial Day programs are scheduled including a 10 a.m. service at May's Island Cedar Rapids hosted by Hanford Post 5 American Legion. Government offices close for the holiday. Cedar Rapids Horseman's Club hosts an Open Fun Show at Kirkwood Arena with gate donations. An exhibit “Retrospection: Images of the Twenties” opens at the Hoover Presidential Library Museum West Branch. Theater times listed on page 8A.
Sealed bids due 10:00 a.m. June 4 1985 for JMC Clearstory Siding and Soffit Replacement at Nixon and Van Buren Elementary Schools. Bidders require five years experience. Preference given to Iowa grown products. Inquiries to Purchasing Division Cedar Rapids IA.
A general execution issued October 5 1981 from Linn County Iowa District Court in favor of Earl Kilberger against Rae Kilberger will be foreclosed by public auction June 10 1985 at 9 30 AM in front of the courthouse to satisfy a 64032 86 judgment plus costs. Parcels include multiple tracts in Section 14 Township 83 Range 8 with parcels A B C D E F and described additions and easements. Sheriff Dennis H Blome notes the sale proceeds go to the judgment holder with details by Attorney M G Hardesty Jr and deputy Evelyn Covington.
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