Ford sworn in as new Marion fire chief
James L. Ford was sworn in Tuesday afternoon as Marion fire chief by Mayor William J. Grundy at the City Council informal meeting. Ford succeeds Vernon L. Blietz who retired October 12. Grundy also swore in David Strickler, 24, as a new police patrolman from Monticello, who will begin work Sunday. Strickler brings 15 months with Monticello police and training from Hawkeye Tech. The Marion force remains 21 officers after Chief Richard E. Cayler’s retirement. Additionally Kiwanis of Marion meets Thursday at 6 15 p.m. at the Suburban Bay house. Gary G Hauschild and wife of 854 Seventh St. bought a house in Alburnett from Mandel Long Luce and Sullivan Realtors. possession given Oct. 15.
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James L. Ford
Marion
William J. Grundy
Ford
Vernon L. Blietz
Grundy
David Strickler
Monticello
Strickler
Hawkeye Tech Police Academy
Waterloo
Richard E. Cayler
Bay House
Gary G. Hauschild
Seventh St
Alburnett
Mandel, Long, Luce and Sullivan Realtors
Marion YMCA Thursday activity and City Council meeting
Marion YMCA publishes a Thursday schedule with early gym, open gym sessions, youth and adult classes, swimming lessons, and a diving slot. The Marion City Council will meet at 7 30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall.
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YMCA
Marion Ymca
Linn-Mar
Marion
Brunow Announces Run For Iowa State Auditor
Des Moines reports that 28 year old Centerville resident State Rep John Brunow will announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for state auditor. He will make the announcement at 6 30 p m Friday at the National Motor Inn near the Veterans Auditorium where President Carter is to speak at the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner fundraiser.
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Des Moines
John Brunow
Centerville
Brunow
National Motor Inn
Veterans Auditorium
President Carter
Cedar Rapids to Host International Barber Shop Contest prelims
Cedar Rapids has been chosen for preliminary rounds of the International Barber shop Quartet and Chorus Contest. The April 21 22, 1978 event will be held at the Paramount Theatre with about 1000 barbershoppers expected and public access to all events. Merrill Aitchison is convention chairman overseeing arrangements at Roosevelt Royale Hotel. Quartet winners advance to the International Contest in Cincinnati Ohio in July 1978.
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Cedar Rapids
Paramount Theatre
Roosevelt Royale Hotel
Merrill Aitchison
47Th St. NE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Linn suit claims dog caused cycle crash
Timothy J. Wilson sues Corabelle Kint for 20000 alleging her dog ran in front of his motorcycle on Tenth Avenue SE near Fifth Street in Cedar Rapids causing the bike to overturn. The filing cites Iowa Code holding dog owners liable for damages caused by their dogs.
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Cedar Rapids
Timothy J. Wilson
Corabelle Kint
Linn District Court
Tenth Avenue SE
Fifth Street
Wilson
New Ice Cream Flavors Arrive in Grocers Freezer
Four classic flavors debut in stores with 15 cent savings. Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, and Sugar Cookies join the freezer sections as new frozen treats.
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First United Presbyterian Church
12Th St
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Marion Booster Club
Riley Mullin
St. Joseph's Gym
14Th St
14Th Ave
Marion Independent Board of Education
Longfellow Administration
C.R
Linn
Oakland Rd
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Medical Society
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