Wolfe wins Area 3 humorous speech contest in Dubuque
James C. Wolfe of Marion Toastmasters won the Area 3 humorous speech contest in Dubuque and will compete in the district contest on November 10 at the Town House in Cedar Rapids. Wolfe's winning speech titled Evils of Alcohol. he joined the Marion club in February 1967 and lives in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Wolfe
Marion
Toastmasters Club
Dubuque
Wolfe
Area 3
Cedar Rapids
Marian Club
Choosy Burglars Make Fast Exit From Ward Store
Two intruders broke into the Oelwein Montgomery Ward store by a fire escape upstairs window and fled as the manager returned. They left behind one coat and shirt, three new suitcases filled with clothing in selected sizes, and four watches. The stash suggests careful prior selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette Oelwein
Oelwein
Montgomery Ward
Robert Miller
Lindsay Says Strikes Threaten New Yorkers Safety
Mayor John Lindsay warned that a police slowdown and teachers strike endanger New Yorkers as he offered to meet key teachers demands to end the walkout in the 1.1 million pupil system. Union leader Albert Shanker rejected the plan and criticized school closures in Brooklyn. Police patrols reported sick and enforcement halted traffic summonses amid a staffing dispute and a proposed $1,376 two year raise on a $9,383 base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
John Lindsay
Albert Shanker
United Federation of Teachers
Houston
Lindsay
Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association
Spa
Midtown Manhattan
Police Association
Halloween Party Planned by Zion American Luther League
West Union seniors will attend a Halloween party organized by the Luther League at Zion American Lutheran Church. The event is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. and will be hosted at the New Good Samaritan Center.
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West Union
Luther League Society of Zion American Lutheran Church
New Good Samaritan Center
Stanley backs interstate link for Cedar Rapids and Iowa
State Senator David Stanley of Muscatine pledges vigorous support for extending the interstate system to Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Cedar Falls. He urges Congress to prioritize a four lane Iowa City Cedar Falls link and criticizes federal funding decisions under the Johnson Humphrey administration. He predicts Nixon will win and Iowa senators will press for fair treatment.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
David Stanley
Muscatine
U.S
Stanley
Iowa
Rotary Club
Congress
Iowa City
Johnson-Humphrey
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Career Day At St. Luke's Attracts Two Hundred Fifty Visitors
Two hundred fifty high school girls and parents are invited to a Career Day at St. Luke's Schools of Nursing on Saturday. After 1 pm registration they hear talks by Dr. John F. Wilkinson and Mrs. Sara Fishel. They tour the hospital and nursing building and discuss careers with instructors. A dormitory visit and reception close the event. The program repeats on November 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Schools of Nursing
John F. Wilkinson
School of Professional Nursing
Sara Fishel
School of Practical Nursing
Towed Car Goes in Ditch Injuring Youth Near Independence
Independence report states Robert Hawe, 17, suffered a possible skull fracture after an old car being towed by James Copeland’s truck left the road on a county hill north of town and crashed into a ditch. He was hospitalized in Waterloo on Monday as authorities, led by Highway Patrolman Larry Torgeson, investigated.
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Independence
Robert Hawe
Wiliam Hawe
Waterloo
Hawe
James Copeland
Here
Howe
Larry Torgeson
Wallace Opposes Bombing Halt Without Reciprocity
Wallace rejects a North Vietnamese bombing halt unless reciprocal concessions are offered. The third party candidate toured Bristol Tennessee Virginia, rallying 4000 supporters, and warned any deal must be public and negotiated in good faith. LeMay returned from Vietnam with concerns about continued communist buildup and bad faith in Paris talks, while Muskie urged careful handling of delicate disclosures.
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Bristol, Tenn
George Wallace
North Vietnam
South
Tennessee-Virginia
Bristol
Midwest
Wallace
NBC
Meet the Press
Curtis Lemay
Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Paris
Johnson
LeMay
Air Force
Washington
Edmund Muskie
Muskie
Gov. Wallace
ABC
Hamburg Inn Break-In Reported At Hamburg Inn
Detectives say a break in at the Hamburg Inn on 512 Center Point Road NE occurred Saturday night. About 83 dollars in cash and cigarets and soft drinks valued at 85 dollars were stolen from a cash register and a juke box. Entry gained by breaking a restroom window. Thirteen cartons of cigarets and five cases of pop were also taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg Inn
Center Point Road
Start Clearing of Independence Creek
Congressman John Culver told the city council and flood committee he will request another corps of engineers representative for flood protection on the Wapsie river and Melone creek. Debris clearing began under a $7,780 federal grant. The city also gained $23,000 for damage to equipment and facilities from last July floods. A Waterloo engineer doubted flood gate opening would solve the city’s flood problem, the third such opinion received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
John Culver
Citizens Flood Committee
Corps of Engineers
Wapsie River
Melone Creek
Waterloo
Man Charged With Assault In 2 Beatings
Cedar Rapids man Jerry Reifenstahl, 30, was charged with assault with intent to do great bodily injury after beating his estranged wife Judy Reifenstahl and James Relf, 23, of Vinton. He waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to district court, released on $500 bond. Mrs. Reifenstahl treated and released. Relf hospitalized with a dislocated jaw and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Cedar Rapids
Jerry Reifenstahl
Judy
James Relf
Reifenstahl
Highway 101
Fay Hite
Virginia Gay Hospital
Relf
St. Luke’s Hospital
Iowa county canvass must occur on holiday if needed
An attorney general opinion says Iowa county boards must meet the first Monday after the November election to canvass the vote, even if it is a holiday. Madison County Attorney C R Bentz had asked whether canvassing could be delayed to Tuesday Veterans Day. The assistant attorney general found no prohibition on meeting on a legal holiday and urged canvassing be done as prescribed by law.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Madison County
Atty
C. R. Bentz
Winterset
Elizabeth Nolan
Bentz
Miss Nolan
Board of Supervisors
Youth Arrested on Drunkenness and Disturbing the Peace
Police youth bureau officers arrested a 17 year old boy in the 1200 block of Sixth street SE on a drunkenness and disturbing the peace charge. They responded around 11 20 p m after reports of using profane language in the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Youth Bureau
Sixth Street
Inflation seen as top problem by Riley in Cedar Rapids
Tom Riley Republican candidate for Second district congressman said inflation is a key domestic issue caused by federal overspending. He illustrated debt with a stack of 1000 dollar bills four inches high and noted a 45 billion yearly red in the last three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Riley
Riley
Congress
Park Towne Place
Cedar Rapids
Davenport Man, 25, Faces Two Charges
Ralph Durbin of Davenport, 25, is charged with drunkenness and malicious injury to a building after a large window was broken at the CSPS hall on Third Street SE just before 1 a.m. He posted a 610 bond and was released from jail Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Durbin
Davenport
Durbin
CSPS
Third Street
Center Point Rites For Wesley Kirk 79
Wesley T. Kirk 79, a retired machinist, died Sunday in Chicago. Born November 2, 1888 east of Center Point, he married Gertrude Davis in 1909 in Chicago. Surviving are his wife, a son Thomas A. Kirk of Chicago, and two grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Alice United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Richard A. Ludden. burial in Alice Cemetery. Friends may call at Murdoch chapel in Center Point after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
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Center Point
Wesley T. Kirk
Chicago
Gertrude Davis
Thomas A. Kirk
Alice United Methodist Church
Richard A. Ludden
Alice Cemetery
Murdoch
18 Cornell Professors Sign Petition
Mt Vernon 18 Cornell college full professors joined a campus statement condemning the occupation of the administration building by about 30 students. The signers urged rejection of disruptive action while upholding peaceful dissent and orderly liberal education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
MT. Vernon
Cornell College
Julian Bern
Robert L. Bunting
Cecil F. Dann
Robert Dana
Watson M. Davis
William Dobbins
William A. Deskin
Sell Those Space-Takers With Quick Want Ad
Quick notice invites readers to clear clutter by placing a want ad. Call 369 1234 to publish items no longer needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dial
Marion
Notices of Dissolution and Estate Administration in Iowa
Legal notices show Iowa Iron & Metal Co. Inc. dissolving by unanimous consent on October 2 1968 with MAUS Goldberg president and Maurice L Nathan attorney. Also probate notice appoints Helen McGuinness administrator of the Dewey John McGuinness estate with six month claim filing, plus October 28 1968 second publication. Public notice from Springville warns hydrants will be rushed October 24 1968. Also accreditation notice for AAA Floor Maintenance Inc outlines incorporation details including name, date, address, directors, and authorized shares.
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Noris
Hockholders
Lows
Lowa Iron & Metal Co., Inc
Maus Goldberg
Maurice L. Nathan
Corporation
Springville
AAA Floor Maintenance, Inc
Lown
Iowa
Iowa Business Corporttion Act
Center_ Point
Road
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Ronald Lee Wheeler
Onald Lee Wheeler
Center Point Road
Larry Paul Gardner
Glass Road
Randall
Timothy
Ten First Avenue
Notice of Probate and Appointment of Executor
Probate in Linn County Iowa confirms Olive E Berry deceased with Peoples Bank Trust Co as executor. The will dated February 24 1968 was admitted October 1 1968 and actions to contest must be filed within one year from second publication. Claims must be filed within six months of second publication or be forever barred. Date October 14 1968. Wm C Slade attorney for executor. Date of second publication:
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Olive E. Berry
Olive & Berry
Peoples Bank & Trust Company
People Bank & Trust Co
Cedar Rapids
H. L. Olson
H. Sisom
O. W. Larence
W. Lawrence Teather
Cedar Regis
Lawrence & Crissin
Myrtle A. Mills
John J. Shea
John J. Shes
Shea, Mitchell & Jackson
Notice to Creditors in Kubik Estate Probate
Probate proceedings for Frances J. Kubik deceased. Joseph Kubik is named executor. Creditors must file claims with the district clerk within six months from the second publication, or be barred. Date of second publication October 21 1968. Walker Iowa. Attorney Joseph J. Severn represents the executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Severn
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Probate notice for Louis Schirm estate in district court
The estate of Louis Schirm is to be probated on May 16 or 19, 1968, with no administration expected. An action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court within one year from the second publication date, or be barred. Attorney Wm. Q. Slade represents the estate with proceedings filed October 2, 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Linn County
Leonard Witousek
Linn Soucy
Lilian Barta Luber
Detroit
Michigan
State of
Johnson County
Lillian Barta Luber
Cedar Rapids
Azette & Bromwell
Lillian Barta Lubher
First Avenue West
Richard F. Nazette
Erry. SR
Ker
District Court
Notice of Probate and Appointment of Executor Iowa
The aubtrics court in Iowa admits the will of H L Olson dated March 11 1968 to probate and appoints O W Lawrence as executor. Creditors must file claims within six months from notice. attorneys for the estate are Lawrence Crissin of Cedar Rapids.
Appointment of Executor in Mills Estate Probate
Notice of probate for Myrtle A Mills deceased. Hearing set for March 17 1958 with John J Shea named executor. Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication, dated October 18 1968.
Cedar Rapids council passes Ordinance 99 48 zoning change
The Cedar Rapids city council on October 16 1968 finalizes Ordinance 99 48 rezoning North 727 feet of East 196 feet of Lot 2 irregular survey NE SW Section 30 837 Linn County from Single Family to R 3 Two Family district with publication and costs. The ordinance becomes law and is published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette on October 21.
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The
Chi of
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
He Cvy
Howa
Swia
Linn Sunt Lowa
Ingato
1St Avenue NW
Ramily Aia
Eugene
S,hall
Opel
Harold G. Schaefer
City C
Fra Bosh
Kovoe
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Linn-Mar High School
Sue Lockwood
Barb Godlinger
Renee Oftedahl
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Jane Strothman
Donald Zeller
Adv
U.N
United Nations
Richard Rice
Leland Weaver
Fourteenth Street
Lions
Marion Lions Evening Club
Lloyd Curtis
YMCA
Marion Branch
KJ Peo
Cedar Rapids Art Center
Third Street SE
Tip-Toppers
Debbie Koach
Renoir
Lexine Bartell
Ruth Zeiser
Anita Kauffman
Sorg Pharmacy
Rye
Harrison
Eleventh Street
Elmer Bearbower
Dora Dennis
Eighth Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Ffor
By Joe Fischer
David Lenef
Pevechere
Field Enterprisee, Inc
Shanker
Gazette
Morris Potter
Benny E. Wimner
Walker Street
Linn-Aire
Hennessey Brothers, Inc
C.R
St. Luke's
Rex Thomas
Hamburg
Independence Creek
Wesley Kirk
Dewey John McGuinness
Helen McGuinness
Edar Rapids
Wm. C. Slade
Frances J. Kubik
Joseph Kubik
Walker
Witnol Pradr Rais Patio
Wm. Q. Slade
Wns
Marion Area
Gazette Marion
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