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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1965
Page
1
A concert Friday at 7 30 p m features two elementary groups and the Vernon junior high band directed by Darrell Dicken. Fifth grade has 55 musicians, sixth grade 35, junior high 70. junior high quartet performs Magic Trumpet.
Probate No 32009 in District Court Linn County Estate of Joseph Frederick Zimmerman. Last will dated May 4 1959 admitted to probate October 10 1965 with no administration. Kenneth L Perry Clerk Stephen B Jackson Attorney. Second publication November 22 1965.
Probate No 32036 in Linn County Iowa records the last will of Caroline Mae Bowman dated April 14 1945 admitted to probate on November 10 1945 with Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids appointed executor. Notice warns set aside actions must be within one year of second publication and creditors must file claims within six months. attorney firm and date shown. A second notice concerns Emma A Paul deceased with will dated July 3 1964. Mary Raetz Doyle appointed executor. claims for allowance must be filed by a stated date. attorneys Matias Matias.
Notice that Dorothy June Mannen's will was probated on April 13 1956 in Iowa District Court. Forrest W. Rosser is named as executor. Creditors must file claims within six months from the second publication dated November 9 1965. Cedar Rapids attorney A W Bass represents the estate.
Newton milkman Kenneth Sutton was held up before daylight by a bandit who forced him to drive east of town. Sutton fired two shots from a revolver as the car followed and the bandit escaped with Suttons billfold. No injuries reported.
Fort Madison Iowa two inmates from Montrose penitentiary farm who walked away Saturday returned Sunday on their own accord. William Eicher was serving time for armed robbery and Robert Schumate for possession of narcotics.
Authorities hunted two prison trusties who fled the Administration building in Anamosa between 9 and 10 p.m. Sunday. Larry Ford, 29, serving 11 years for breaking and entering and jailbreak, and Larry Agree, 26, serving 11 years for forgery and jailbreak, both from Polk county, were transferred from Fort Madison in May 1964. Reformatory officials said they assumed the pair had been picked up by someone.
Harry E. Tate of 1705 Sixth avenue SE was fined 35 dollars and costs in municipal court for driving across a fire hose in use by firefighters at a vacant house fire at Seventh avenue and Ninth street SE. Judge Loren Hullinger Jr. imposed the fine. crews will pressure test the hose to assess damage.
Gov. Harold Hughes criticized a plan by Iowa Tax Commission Chairman Lynn Potter to tax newcomers on full-year income if they move into Iowa before July 1. The idea would need two of three commissioners to pass and faces legal review.
A wax likeness of outlaw Frank James was recovered in a St Louis park 25 hours after a museum theft in Stanton Missouri. Edward Slattery noticed the headless figure, thinking it real, and turned it over to police. The museum owner was notified and valued the model at 1500 dollars. Jesse James was not involved in the theft.
The Gazette corrects a Sunday list by noting Louis H. Straka of Crestview Acres nursing home Marion was omitted from the NJOOF 50-year members roster. The correction ensures Straka is properly named among honored members.
A TV guide blurb notes a 8:30 PM Monday night program on KCRG TV 8 focusing on two families in Peyton Place amid questions about the show’s future. The line hints at uncertainty over renewal or continuation for the series.
The Chemplex Co a joint venture of American Can Co and Skelly Oil Co designated Clinton as the site for a new multimillion dollar plastics and petrochemical plant. Construction starts next year on 200 acres west of town with 150 initial jobs and over 1.5 million dollars in annual payroll. The city plans a special election on issuing 60 million dollars in industrial revenue bonds to fund the project guaranteed by American Can and Skelly, with a 25 year amortization and tax-equivalent payments. The plant will sit north of Hawkeye Chemical Co.
A special meeting at 1 30 p m Thursday will discuss veterans benefits at the Legion Town club. Hosted by the Hanford American Legion post the event is open to retired or semi retired post and auxiliary members eligible for benefits A Social Security Administration representative will explain the Medicare program and other qualified persons will answer questions. Refreshments will follow.
Des Moines Iowa AP Gov Harold Hughes calls it ridiculous to allow teenagers to vote on the Scott county anti poverty program amid ongoing controversy. A Tuesday night meeting is planned with about 2000 in attendance as federal officials urged cancellation over concerns of unruliness.
A 1929 Model A Ford driven by Charles Meyer aged 81 of Guttenberg overturned after leaving a T intersection six miles south of here Saturday night. Meyer's wife Barbara, 74, was hospitalized with head cuts. Meyer was unhurt. Authorities said the car was badly damaged.
The Goss Co and multiple agencies announce on the job training and various positions. Trainee factory and warehouse roles, drivers, and office work are offered with wage details and contact numbers across Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
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