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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1968

Page

5

Southeast Warren High School Fire Damages Shop and Lunch Area

A morning blaze at Southeast Warren High School in Liberty Center Iowa destroyed the shop building and lunch area, forcing evacuation of about 224 students. No injuries were reported as fire crews from six communities contained the fire and prevented damage to the main three story building.

Liberty Center UPI Warren High School Larry Walker Walker Kenneth Kemp Kemp Indianola Milo Lacona New Virginia Martensdale Chariton Ronda Kuhn Warren Miss Kuhn Des Moines

Fire damages Hiatt Junior High lounge in Des Moines

Fire burned the interior of the men teachers lounge at Amos Hiatt junior high school early Tuesday causing about 3000 dollars in damage. The cause of the blaze was under investigation.

Des Moines Amos Hiatt Junior High School

McMurray Resigns as Tama Deputy to Join Des Moines Firm

Tama Deputy Sheriff Harry McMurray resigns effective Nov 30 to join Keith Construction Co. in Des Moines. Tim Dunkin, first deputy in Marshall County, named successor effective Dec 1. McMurray served as Tama deputy since Sept 15, 1967 after 14 months in Iowa County. Dunkin has been with Marshall County since June 1967 and was formerly Ackley chief of police.

Toledo Harry McMurray Keith Construction Co Des Moines Tim Dunkin Marshall County McMurray Tama Iowa County Jean Schlotterbock Newhall Dunkin Ackley

Des Moines East High hit by campus melee and arrests

Des Moines police arrested 13 people near East high school after Monday fights in and outside the campus. Authorities expect unlawful assembly charges. district officials vow orderly conduct and possible expulsions for involved students.

Des Moines UPS Des Moines East High School East Board of Education Dwight Davis Davis Gerald Jackson East High School

Accident Fatal for Davenport Woman in Car Flip

A 20 year-old Davenport woman died from injuries after a Monday night car crash near LeClaire in which the vehicle rolled and pinned her beneath. Iowa highway patrol reported the fatality.

Leclaire UPI Davenport The Iowa Highway Patrol

Davenport Woman Killed In Highway 67 Crash

Authorities identify victim Linday Guzenhauser of Davenport. She rode with her husband Richard, 28, in a car that veered off south of Le Claire on highway 67 after a right front tire appeared to slip. The vehicle crossed the road, plunged down a bank, rolled onto its top, and settled on railroad tracks beside the highway.

Linday Guzenhauser Davenport Guzenhauser Richard le Claire Highway 67

North English Student Named in Who's Who List

MT VERNON The 1968 69 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges will feature 15 Cornell college seniors regarded as top campus leaders. Included is Jane Ann Evans from North English.

MT. Vernon Cornell College Jane Ann Evans

Lost Ad Shop Ping Sparks Convenience Search

Brief note notes a missing convenience item from a local want ad shop ping. Residents discuss locating the misplaced amenity and urge prompt recovery amid community chatter and nearby listings.

Walter Krause Named Murray Professor at Iowa City

Walter Krause, a University of Iowa faculty member with a career as educator, government economist and consultant, was named John F. Murray professor in the College of Business Administration. Dean B L Barnes cited contributions to economics scholarship and teaching. Krause previously served as chief economist at the State Department and held overseas mission roles.

Iowa City University of Iowa U. of I. College of Business Administration Walter Krause John F. Murray College of Business Administration Business Administration B. L. Barnes U. of S Krause Department of State U.S Philippines International Development Advisory Board Washington Murray

Gymnastics in Motion at Luther College Friday

Luther College gymnastics club hosts the third annual Gymnastics in Motion program in Luther Fieldhouse Friday at 8 p.m. The show features vaulting balance beam tumbling and bars plus rings horizontal bar and side horse. The 15 member club is led by Mrs Lois Brantner. Decorah area children from the elementary physical education lab school join as a special feature.

Decorah Luther College Luther Fieldhouse Luther Lois Brantner Luther Women’s Decorah Area

Two UIC Events Seek Funds for O'Donnell

Central college leads a drive to raise 25000 for Brian O'Donnell a Central college tackle paralyzed after a fall football game. Students at Upper Iowa University plan a Saturday dance in the student union and a Sunday dinner and sock hop at Dorman gym to support the fund with cooperation from other Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference colleges.

Fayette Brian O'Donnell Upper Iowa College Dorman Brian O’donnell Central College Younkers Des Moines Iowa

Gazette Subscription Rates and Publishing Details

The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established 1883, published daily and Sunday from 500 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Subscription options include carrier 65 cents per week and mail rates for various editions with annual pricing. Associated Press retains exclusive rights to local news republication.

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That's Life Guests Tim Conway Mahalia Jackson and Corbett Monica

Tim Conway Mahalia Jackson and Corbett Monica guest star on That’s Life airing Tuesday at 9 PM in color on KCRG TV 9.

Tim Conway Mahalia Jackson Corbett Monica Kcrg-Tv

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