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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1979

Page

5

Marion teen escapes underwater Houdini tribute stunt

17 year old Mike Edwards dived into 12 feet of water at the Marion YMCA chained and padlocked for a Houdini inspired stunt. He surfaced in 23 seconds free of hardware while about 30 spectators watched. He performs for publicity and aims to fund college through magic and theater studies.

Mike Edwards Mike Marion Ymca Susie Zingula Ted Munger 25Th Ave Harry Houdini Houdini Iowa Buddy Jed Young Marion Edwards Young

Kirkwood Seeks Night Classes In Cedar Rapids

Kirkwood announces late night non credit courses for second shift workers to start this winter at the Lincoln Community Education Center in southwest Cedar Rapids. Topics include disco dancing photography arts and crafts recreation guitar and taxidermy with hours likely 1230 to 2 am. Qualified instructors are sought and no college degree is required for teaching. Contact the community education division at Kirkwood 398 5658.

Cedar Rapids Kirkwood Lincoln Community Education Center Community Education Division

Four arrested for drunk driving in Linn County

Four persons were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County late Wednesday and early today. Herschel M. Ponder, 58, of Monticello, was arrested at 8 p.m. 14% miles west of Springville on Highway 151. Paul D. Reynolds, 19, of 120 Second St. SW, was arrested at 12:52 a.m. in the 1300 block of Third Avenue SE. Donald L. Jacobson, 24, of Center Point, was arrested at 12:15 a.m. in the 1300 block of First Avenue SE. Michael J. Myhre, 24, of 2166 C St. SW, was arrested at 3:15 a.m. in the 1700 block of C Street SW and charged with speeding.

Linn County Herschel M. Ponder Monticello Springville Paul D. Reynolds Second St Third Avenue Donald L. Jacobson Center Point First Avenue Michael J. Myhre C St C Street

Tire slashing spree hits Marion Halloween night

Marion police report 49 tire slashings Wednesday night with most damage south of Eighth Avenue. Lt. Tom Walderbach said no arrests have been made.

Marion Tom Walderbach Eighth Avenue

Marion Briefs House Sold in Ninth Street Deal

James Sramek sold income property at 3180 Ninth St to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Conner. Gibson Partners handled the sale. Linda Lee Wilkinson joins Reflected Images in Marion. Pierced Earring Clinic by a licensed nurse at Ray's Jewelry Saturday noon to 4. Hunters Breakfast by Marion American Legion Auxiliary Saturday November 3 from 5 am to 11 am, $2. Medical assistance at Seventh Avenue and 12th Street 1:15 am Wednesday. Need­less call at 1220 27th St 2:20 am Wednesday. Medical assistance at 2765 McGowan Blvd.

James Sramek Ninth St Joseph Conner Gibson Partners Ray Marion American Legion Auxiliary Seventh Avenue 12Th Street 27Th St McGowan Blvd

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