Kirkwood Offers Two Advanced Embroidery Classes
Kirkwood Community College Community Education Depart offers two advanced embroidery courses focusing on mono gramming and crewel work. The evening class starts Monday at 6 30 at the Bernina Sewing Center with Third Street and Third Avenue SE, while the daytime class begins Thursday at 9 on November 3. Each course runs four weeks with a $12 tuition per student and pre registration is via Christy Smith at 398 5667.
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Kirkwood Community College
Community Education Department
Bernina Sewing Center
Third Street
Third Avenue SE
Christy Smith
What Cheer Woman Named to Soil Conservation Commission
Virginia F. Streigle, 55, of What Cheer was named by Gov. Robert D. Ray to a six year term on the Iowa Soil Conservation Commission. She succeeds Donald Johnson of Fairfield.
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Des Moines
UPI
Virginia F. Streigle
Rural
What Cheer
Robert D. Ray
State Soil Conservation Commission
Donald Johnson
Fairfield
Smithsonian adds 75 carat emerald to gem collection
The Smithsonian Institution acquires a 75 carat emerald worth over 100000 dollars donated by Mrs. Stewart Hooker of New York. The gem, once a Turk ish sultan belt buckle centerpiece, came from Tiffanys and was worn as a brooch. Smithsonian curator says it likely originated in India and belonged to Abdul Hamid II.
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Washington
Italians threaten pasta price hike despite controls
Two Italian merchants associations warn the government they will raise pasta prices unilaterally. They represent merchants and small industries and vow to hike spaghetti fettuccine tagliatelle and other pasta regardless of price controls.
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Rome
UPI
Iowa Colleges Win Public Programs Grants on Humanities
The University of Iowa and Luther College received Iowa Board for Public Programs in the Humanities grants for separate projects. UI’s Hancher Auditorium and English Department will host forums on family in O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night and Ah Wilderness. Luther College will present Africa and Afro-American Relations Past Present and Future featuring Andrew Young and Sen. Dick Clark to brief northeast Iowa residents on black welfare issues.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Luther College
Iowa Board
Hancher
Eugene O’neill
Iowa
Andrew Young
U.S
U.N
Dick Clark
Fayette court handles 4 cases
Fayette County District Court cases include Roy W. Brockmeyer of Oelwein receiving two years probation after pleading guilty to lascivious acts with a minor. Patrick Smith of Oelwein was fined $200 and costs for resisting execution of due process. Charlotte Moose of Waukon had an appeal denied for striking an unattended vehicle. Billy L. Loney of Oelwein was found guilty of first offense drunken driving with a 90 day suspended jail sentence and one year probation plus enrollment in a drinking drivers program.
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West Union
Roy W. Brockmeyer
Oelwein
Fayette County
Brockmeyer
Patrick Smith
Charlotte E. Moose
Waukon
Billy L. Loney
Loney
Independence light bonds sold final approval
Independence Municipal Light Plant authorized sale of 200000 in electric revenue bonds after a public hearing. Carleton D. Beh Co Des Moines bought the bonds at about 4.4684 percent for 49003.63 to be paid off in 1986. Proceeds fund new electrical services for subdivisions a heating boiler and other improvements.
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Independence
Independence Municipal Light Plant
Carleton D. Beh Co
Des Moines
Marion City Directory 1977 Released By Chamber Chief
The 1977 Marion City Directory from R L Polk Co lists most adults and businesses, with a Rural Route section and uses for address verification and deliveries. Available at the Marion Chamber office and public library.
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Marion
Charles A. Beahm
Marion Chamber Office
11Th St
Public
Building Permits Issued for Homes and Shops in Seven Days
The city building department approved three new house permits for Ed Meader on 1880 26th Ave 26th Ave and 1970 26th Ave together with a Meader listed at 920 26th Ave and a New World Development retail building at 1962 Fifth Ave costing about 19200. Additional permits include window replacements garage additions and room expansions for residents Dennis Kohl Carl Richards Karen Davis Merle Porter Bill Lee Leo Carr Gary Dimmitt Agnes Darsee Dan Greene David Leubka and others with costs ranging from 350 to 333220.
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Ed Meader
26Th Ave
Meader
New World Development
Fifth Ave
Dennis Kohl
Lindale Drive
Carl G. Richards
A Ave
Karen Davis
23Rd Ave
Merle G. Porter
Third Ave
Bill Lee
26Th St
Leo Carr
27Th St
Gary Dimmitt
Second Ave
Agnes Darsee
Starry Drive
Dan Greene
28Th Ave
David Leubka
S. Seventh St
Marion Post Office Closed Monday for Veteran's Day
The Marion post office will be closed Monday in observance of Veteran's Day. No city or rural routes will be delivered while special delivery mail is processed and the regular Saturday delivery schedule remains. Mail collection Saturday through Monday will occur from arterial white star boxes and boxes near the post office building, with residential box collection Monday at 3 p.m.
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Marion
Homebuilders merger eyed for Marion and Cedar Rapids
A possible merger between the Marion and Cedar Rapids Home Builders Associations is under consideration after a mail vote showed favorable sentiment. Cedar Rapids must ratify the deal, while Marion plans a November 2 meeting. In a separate transaction, Mr and Mrs Lary Zeman purchased 2405 29th Ave from MGC Homes Inc with possession given October 27, sale handled by Gillam and Knapp Realtors in cooperation with Sy Hinz and Co Realtors.
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Marion Homebuilders Association
Cedar Rapids
Marion Group
Lary Zeman
Second Ave
29Th Ave
MGC Homes Inc
Gillam and Knapp
Sy Hinz and Co
Cornell names acting dean for students
MOUNT VERNON The Rev. Dr. Richard H. Thomas a chaplain and associate professor of history at Cornell College has been named acting dean of students by Dr. Philip B. Secor. Thomas will assume the post Oct. 24 succeeding Dr. Gary L. McGrath while a national search is conducted for a permanent dean.
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Mount Vernon
Richard H. Thomas
Cornell College
Philip B. Secor
Thomas
Gary L. McGrath
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