Merchants National Bank Contest Winners Named
Grand prize winners in the Create-a-Toy contest are Phyllis Cornwell Independence for Dress-a-Doll and Brian Jacklin 1304 Third Ave SE for Design-a-Toy. A full winner list appears in Wednesday's Gazette. Dolls and toys will be displayed at the bank until a few days before Christmas before distribution to needy children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants National Bank
Phyllis Cornwell
Independence
Brian Jacklin
Third Ave. SE
Linn County budget hearings begin for 1981 82 year
Linn County plans start of the 1981 82 budget process with a series of department hearings by the Board of Supervisors. The process runs through March 10 with a final public hearing and budget approval, aided by the county computer for budget changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Board of Supervisors
Joe Rinas
Civil Service
Department of Mental Health Services, Health Services and Conservation Board
Lawsuit Filed Over 1978 Shop Class Injury at Central City
Barbara A. Dietiker sues Central City Community School District and John Davids for 200000 claiming negligence in a 1978 joiner accident at Central City High School. Dietiker, 18, lost two fingers while operating the machine lacking safety testing and proper instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City Community School District
Central City High School
John Davids
Linn
Barbara A. Dietiker
Dietiker
Davids
Two teens accused of setting fire at Wright Elementary School
A seven year old told Cedar Rapids police that two white males aged 14 or 15 lit a playground tire at Wright Elementary School around 5 p.m. They allegedly tried to throw him into the flames while drinking.
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Cedar Rapids
Wright
Fireman Warns On Electric Blanket Dangers In Cold Weather
Cedar Rapids Fire Prevention Bureau Captain Donald Knock warns against misusing electric blankets after a southeast Cedar Rapids house fire blamed on an overheated blanket. He urges following manufacturer rules and lists tips such as not tucking, folding, or pinning blankets, avoiding couches and oddly shaped mattresses, not piling bedding, and turning off blankets when unattended. Ensure cords are checked with bedding changes and heat is allowed to dissipate after use.
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Cedar Rapids
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MNB
Central City School
Britain
France
Hawaii
Ee Fms
RT “Re
Gordon's
Westdale Mall
Edgewood Road
Crossroads Mall
Sinclair Auditorium
Egsey
Blairsferry
Edgewood Rd
Blairsferry Rd
Master Charge & Visa
Smales Home Furnish
Amana
U.S
Downtown
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