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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1981
Page
26
A 60-year-old widow seeks marriage as non negotiable, while a 65-year-old widower refuses. He alludes to prostate cancer risk from sex but the claim is false and he’s after a sexual arrangement. The adviser mocks the ploy and suggests a marriage license as solution.
A Los Angeles Times Syndicate piece contrasts scruffy protesters with well-dressed official voices over Diablo Canyon near an earthquake fault. The author notes trust in scientists and regulators, then reveals a later delay due to mixed drawings and wrong pipes, prompting critiques from both sides.
Theresa Hafferty reflects on nearly nine years in scouting, describing emergency preparedness training, first aid, outdoor survival, a career fair, and volunteer work at a hospital. She highlights earning the Silver Leadership award, a Volunteer Aide patch, and service hours, plus involvement with Daycamp and handicapped troop activities. United Way support is credited.
Oswald Jacoby and Alan Sontag discuss Eric Jannersten’s book The Only Chance a volume of 83 hands showing how overbidding can still yield a contract. Hand one demonstrates a forced club ruff and strategic discards to reach a lucky slam. The column notes the role of chance versus skill in bridge.
The Linn County Juvenile Division publishes petitions alleging Donna need of assistance under Chapter 232 of the Iowa Code. Pretrial conferences are set for October and November 1981 with hearings to determine care custody and support for the child, and guidance on attorney representation is provided.
Special execution in Linn County Iowa directs sale of Lot 1 Block 3 Hulls Second Addition Cedar Rapids to satisfy a judgment for Palo Lovins Boha against Freddie Bernard Green Jr and Iolene Ung. Sale set for November 2 1981 at 9 30 a m in front of the courthouse. Deputy Harry Terpstra, attorney, notes court dated September 28 1981.
In the Iowa District Court for Linn County the estate of Pavlena B Bowler deceased is being administered. The last will dated October 12 1981 was admitted and Ralph O Bowler is named executor. Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication and actions to contest the will must be filed in district court within six months.
Cedar Rapids Iowa ordinance 70-61 rezones May and Covell property at 8th Ave and 2nd St SW from R-6 to C-3A Highway Commercial. Conditions include screening, erosion control, site plan compliance, and drainage rules. Petitioner to request alley paving. costs borne by developer. Mayor Donald J. Canney introduced September 9 1981 and passed September 23 1981.
Notices in Cedar Rapids detail probate for Katie E Borghart with executors Constance Harden and Helen Watkins Boyd and creditor claims due within six months. The report also covers Nye Import Export Ltd incorporation with officers and initial directors, plus City zoning ordinance 75-81 for rezoning property on Council Street NE to C-2 district.
Notice to Albert W. Nemecek that real estate in Linn County Iowa was sold for unpaid taxes for years 1970 1977 and a tax deed will be issued unless redemption occurs within ninety days of service. Certificate PB 49 1979 in the name of Linn County Iowa. dated October 19 1981. Merle L. Kopel Linn County Auditor.
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