Linn-Mar Board Covers Enrollment Rise and Building Plans
Supt Kenneth P Patton released 1966-67 school year counts totaling 1 987 students an increase of 262 from last year and 30 above UI projection Wilkins elementary and Indian Creek elementary enrollments by grade levels listed Main elementary and junior high totals given High school by grade and a quick projection calls for six extra elementary classrooms and three more senior high rooms The board studied IASB questionnaire for state aid and rejected earmarked funds favoring sales tax with tax on services and no groceries tax cut They supported raising retirement base from 4800 to 6500 and kept 60 percent bond threshold The Wilkins project should be finished by Thanksgiving Rathje Construction completed grading and sidewalk with a 823 50 bill The high school roof addition completed four faulty AC units to be replaced at no cost Indian Creek roof repairs underway two weeks to finish Board member Ted Grenis to inspect the high school addition for defects and corrections before warranty ends Other actions included salary brackets for summer study and evening courses emergency hiring at Indian Creek and part time switchboard operator hire
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Supt
Kenneth P. Patton
Linn- Mar Board of Education
University of Iowa
Wilkins Elementary
Iowa
E. F. Kohlmann
Wilkins School
Rathie Construction Co
Rathje
Kohlmann
Indian Creek
Ted Grenis
Rebecca Talstrom
Dean Fwaddle
SIZ
Reed outlines Iowa needs for roads and tourism
Republican candidate Reed called for a phased tax shift to fund schools, boosting state school aid from 10 to 40 percent over six years to ease property taxes. He urged promoting tourism and farm experiences, improving Northeast Iowa roads, and showcasing local history in Marion. Revival services run at Grace Baptist Church through Sunday with Rev. E. Robertson speaking.
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Dec Reed
Marion Junior Chamber of Commerce
Town House
Reed
Grace Baptist Church
South Fifteenth Street
BE. E. Robertson
Lansing, Mich
Republican Volunteers To Help Registration
Republican volunteers will staff the Marion G O P headquarters above the Farmers State Bank tonight and Thursday from 6 to 9 p m in registration assistance for voting. Marion residents needing help may visit or call 377 6341 Monday through Friday 1 to 5 p m. The office stays open through Nav elections. Windfall apples at 360 Eleventh Street Marion.
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Marion G.O.P
Farmers State Bank
Marion
Local Events Set for November Gatherings in Linn County
The Linn County Farm Bureau Building hosts a Nov 12 county event while Vernon Junior High in Marion hosts a Nov 5 county get together. Demonstrations and talks are led by Patty Lessman and Teresa Kauffman.
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Linn County Farm Bureau
Vernon Junior High School
Marion
Patty Lessman
Teresa Kauffman
Burglars Break Into Marion School Panel
Marion police investigate a weekend break in at Longfellow Elementary School. Entry through a kindergarten window and damaged door led to broken desk drawers and a stolen stop watch, a few dollars, tools, and milk cartons. Superintendent Sorensen notes no vaults or large sums in the building.
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Marion
Longfelow
Richard M. Sorensen
Board of Education
Marion Independent School
Sorenson
Roger Messerly
Messerly
Sorensen
Free Bus Rides To National Corn Picking Contest
Marion's Junior Chamber of Commerce and local businesses offer free bus service for attendees to the National Corn Picking contest at Ralph Blackford farm north of Marion. Buses run from 9 a.m. Friday, shuttling from the east end shopping center on highway 64 151 and Thirty-fifth street.
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Marion
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ralph Blackford
Jaycees
East End
Thirty-fifth Street
Lights Go Out Darkens Illinois Campus Rampage
About 1 500 University of Illinois students mobbed dormitories after a power outage at 8 15 p m. Two police cars were damaged and windows broken in a student canteen. Six students had identification cards seized. no arrests or injuries reported.
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Champaign
Ill
University of Ilinois
Charles Flynn
University
Ilinois Power Co
Area Students Will Sing with Iowa U Group
Forty five members have been selected for the Old Gold Singers at the University of Iowa. The group expanded to include a second piano accompanist a guitarist and eight more singers for Java City performances. Half the members are new this season.
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Lowa City
Old Gold Singers
University of Iowa
Java City
Mike Livingston
U. of J. Alumni Assn
School of Music
East
Breakin Probed At Independence Jungle Club
Police investigate a break in at the Jungle club on Highway 20 at Independence east edge. The break in occurred late Sunday and was found Monday by owner Joe Schmidt. Entry gained by prying open the front door. coins stolen from a jukebox and a cigarette machine.
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Independence
Jungle Club
Highway 20
Joe Schmidt
Manchester man injured in ditch cave-in at conservation board grounds
Lyle Retz, 53, of Manchester, was listed in good condition at a local hospital after a ditch caved in on Monday while he worked at the Delaware County conservation board grounds. Two children who heard his cries alerted rescuers. Broadway musical Brigadoon starring Robert Goulet Sally Ann Howes and Peter Falk airs Saturday at 8:30 PM in color on KCRG TV Channel 9.
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Manchester
Lyle Retz
Retz
Delaware County Conservation Board
Robert Goulet
Sally Ann Howes
Peter Falk
Kcrg-Tv
Seven from Cedar Rapids Hurt in Marshalltown Crash
Eight people injured in a two car collision at Church and Center streets in Marshalltown at 2:50 a.m. A Cedar Rapids station wagon carried seven residents including Richard Miller and his wife Jean Miller. George Dougherty 41 of Cedar Rapids sustained back and neck injuries. Gerald Eichorn 33 of Marshalltown drove the other car. No charges filed.
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Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
State Policemen
George Dougherty
Teresa Drive
Mercy Hospital
Evangelical Hospital
Richard Miller
Gerald Eichorn
iChurch
Center Streets
Miller
Eichorn
Wind Shifts Steel Beams, Man Killed in Iowa
An Indianapolis man, Keith Butler, 38, was killed in Dyersville, Iowa, when wind shifted unloading beams at a construction site, causing a beam to topple and fracture his skull. Butler worked for Universal Iron Works of Indianapolis.
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Dyersville
Indianapolis
Ind
Iowa
Keith Butler
Universal Iron, Works
Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa
District Court of Iowa Linn County proceeds with probate of Homer Lamarr Walker estate. Lulu Belle Walker named executor with authority to handle debts and claims. Creditors must file claims and indebtedness promptly. challenge to will due within one year after second publication. Date of second publication October 18, 1984.
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State of
Iowa
Linn
Homer Lamarr Walker
Lulu Betle Walker
Clair
Lulu Belle Walker
Cedar Rapids
Parking Ban Adopted on East Charles Street
Oelwein officials adopted an ordinance to limit access and prohibit parking on the new four lane East Charles street. The council also approved mercury vapor street lights and expects the road to open soon.
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Oelwein
Charles Street
Linn County Public Auction and Sheriff's Sale Notice
Public notice lists a Linn County sale of Lots 207 and 708 Alandale Cedar Rapids at 1252 and 1256 Twenty first Ave SW October 25 1966 at 11:00 am with reserve. Also sheriff sale under Special Execution No 03766 listing Lot 1 and north fourteen feet of Lot 2 Black Fen in Central City to satisfy Mary A Mason vs Ward C Mason for $3518.02 plus interest and costs with sale October 25 1966 at Cedar Rapids Court House at 9:00 am.
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Linn County
Iowa
Linn County Court House
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Alandale
Cedar Rapids
Twenty-first Avenue
Board OF Supervisors
Lins County
William E. Linstrom
District Court
Mary A. Mason
Ward C. Mason
Black Fen
Central City
David R. Webster
Francis J. Pruss
Linn County Supervisors Approve Real Estate Option and Zoning Actions
Linn County Iowa Board of Supervisors met September 27 1966 at Cedar Rapids Court House. They approved minutes and multiple resolutions including an option to purchase real estate and zoning amendments and disapprovals for several plats and petitions. The meeting adjourned at 12 15 P M with claims listed.
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Board of Supervisors
Linn County
Rea
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Satan
Wm. E. Linstror
Dudley Henderson
Anthony Scolaro
Scolaro
Henderson
Scolarg
Sarah L. Annis
Midway Cafe
Scolar
County of
Linn
Board ‘of Supervisors
Jinn County
Lint’ County
State of
George Eberle
Florence Eberle
C.M. & St. Paul Rvr
Op Tornr
Ophanen
Ophanor
Anc
Neurobrances
Optianer
Ontianee
Reed
Oruianer
Asid
Optionar
William &. Linsham
William E. Linstram
John Bascom
Leo
Leonard Hayes
Covington
Scolara
Ira H. Aaerritt
Donald McConnell
Sele
Waubeek
Harold &. Thomas
Betty J. Thomas
Custom Farm Services, Inc
Sinois Central RR
NE Corpf
Illinois Central RR
P.M. Linn County
Linn County Zoning Commission
Board of Supervisors of
Linn Cygnity
Laowa
Zanind Commission
Zaingote I
Scolarn
Trauost
Ty Ether
Senters
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Stone City
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Janice Drive
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Koch Bros
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Wro F Olinger
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Quentin Sabotta
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Villa E Kettelkamp
Arthur Madlam
Vernon Hawkeye
Elec
Alphonse O’kannon
Francis Anton
Baxter
Clifford Bosworth
Philip J. Crew
Duncan Foods, Inc
Helen Gallagher
Percy Harris
Medaid
Jay Vee
Wilson Ave
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Wee
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Ideal’ Chemical Ca
Fred Kenhart
Rent
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David Thaler
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Robert Gensicke
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Woodward
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Eile
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Po Anderson
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