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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1969
Page
10
Marion’s parks department urges fall as best time to plant most trees and reminds residents to obtain permits for planting trees in street parking areas. Regulations specify tree types and distances from utilities and intersections. soft maples planted in parking areas must be removed and recently planted trees too close to intersections must be removed.
Marion announces a new elevated water tank with 500000 gallon capacity costing 146000 located near Lindale drive and Blairs Ferry road. No tax money funded the project, all funds came from water revenue. A Linn County survey puts total storage at 2575000 gallons, expected to cover needs until 19R0.
Marion police report a weekend break in at the M. P. Pace property in the 1300 block of East Post Road. Three saddles pony harness and a car were stolen from a locked shed. Value placed at 34 dollars. Burglar broke the hasp to gain entry. Also an ad for Saleslady full line dry goods and ready to wear. Birthday tribute to Mrs Pearl Harris honored at a surprise dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Ronald Lawrence route 4 with 25 relatives attending.
Greg Hapgood plans to file mayoral papers in Wepps where Jon McSweeny is the incumbent. Filing ends Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the city clerk’s office. Other candidates listed include James Galligan Victor Klopfenstein Werman Cooper Jan Marg Arthur Hauschild and Richard Novotny. Incumbent mayor does not seek re election. Five candidates are needed for a primary in council seats. Primary set for October. Marion PTA council meets to plan budget and hear Open Court reading program speech by Arnold Benedict. YMCA Marion branch offers classes and activities. Robert Linsderman pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 100 after a Saturday crash near Ridgeway. Decorah hospital treated injured occupants and police urged item sellers in ads.
Gov. Robert Ray named a a task force to analyze proposed public construction cutbacks and delays tied to Nixon administration reductions in federal funding. The panel, led by State Treasurer Maurice Baringer, includes lawmakers and state officials such as Sen Francis Messerly Rep John Cammu Brvunti Comptroller Marilyn Selden and Highway Director Joseph Coupal.
City Clerk Mercant L. Taylor reminds residents of a Friday voter registration deadline. The office will stay open until closing Friday for last minute registrants. Some residents with address changes or name changes must notify the clerk to remain eligible to vote.
Local staff offer help for placing classified ads in The Gazette Marion area. Exparis writers assist with elayifiad ads and provide icons and specifications for completing the order.
Marion High School senior Jackie Schroeder was named Homecoming queen Friday afternoon. Center Bob Schueler helped with the queen's cape as part of the Homecoming festivities. Schroeder previously reigned over Homecoming activities at Marion High School last weekend.
Six people were injured in five separate accidents Sunday in Cedar Rapids. Names include Ruth Williams and Ardis Koppen among others. several drivers were charged with traffic violations. Vehicles collided at Mt Vernon Road SE, Center Point Road, and Second Avenue, with victims treated at Mercy and St Luke's hospitals.
Deputies investigate a Saturday night break in at a Keystone area farm with two rifles and two shotguns stolen. Burglars entered by breaking a front door glass to unlock it at the Larry Grimm farm, northwest of Keystone. Also probing three Thursday night break ins at Van Horne affecting the Van Horne school, the Dodge garage, and Joyce lumberyard with cash, checks and a safe possibly taken.
A semitruck from Minnesota carrying 40,000 pounds of potatoes ran a stop sign two miles west of Dysart at 6 30 a m Friday. Emil Fabel of St Paul, driver, suffered a head laceration and was treated. fined 10 dollars plus costs after a stop sign violation charge. The crash damaged a telephone line and a fence and left the truck in a cornfield.
Family Services Agency of Cedar Rapids announces another series of family life education meetings for adults this fall. In cooperation with Kirkwood Community College, 75 parents joined a previous program, proving popular. The eight to ten week course runs two hours weekly with topic flexibility. Groups of 12 to 20 parents with children of similar ages are led by trained facilitators. Topics include child behavior and parental understanding, with sessions held at Jefferson High School and various community sites. A small tuition is charged. for more information call the Agency at 365-7640 or Kirkwood at 365-582.
Samuel Harding, 4, died Sunday and is survived by his wife and two daughters. He formerly taught at Harding University and resided in Boone after retiring to a home near Swisher. Services scheduled Wednesday at 2 pm in Boone. eight grandchildren.
Notice to creditors and probate details for estate of Grace Eva Ryan and others, including appointment of administrators, filings, deadlines, and dissolution notices. Names referenced include Grace Eva Ryan and Peter C Lassen, with actions in Cedar Rapids Iowa and district court proceedings.
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