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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1975

Page

23

Linn-Mar Awards Contracts for Campus Services

Linn-Mar board awards asphalt work to Bituminous Materials Co. of Marion for 33 122 and electrical wiring to Justice Electric of Cedar Rapids for 22 121. The board names project bids and discusses staff contract due process and a new agri business program with 18 ninth and tenth graders in classes.

Linn-Mar Board of Education Bituminous Materials Co., Inc Marion Justice Electric Cedar Rapids Charles Farris Wayne Engle Board of Education Dennis Selness Selness

Marion Independent Names Utilization Unit

Marion Independent School Board named an ad hoc committee to study district building utilization. Members include Barry Morris, Donald Grant, Mrs. Hugh Herried, Curt Brandt, Jan Dettbarn, E R Fleming, Mrs. Ray Hefel, Ellen Adams, Harve Witte, Paulette Follmar, Bob Lane, with Asst. Supt. Jerry Edwards and Principal Roger Hutchinson ex officio. Jay White of Marion Education Assn. said a video on activities will be shown at Marion TV during National Education Week.

Marion Independent School Board John Vernon Barry Morris Maplecrest Drive Emerson Donald Grant Knollcrest Drive Mentzer Hugh Herried East Post Road Starry Curt Brandt Third Avenue Washington Janet Dettbarn Twentyfifth Street Longfellow E.R. Fleming Douglas Court Ray Hefel Fourth Avenue Ellen Adams Eleventh Street Harve Witte Thirtieth Street Paulette Follmar Sixteenth Avenue Bob Lane South Eleventh Street Jerry Edwards Roger Hutchinson Jay White Marion Education Assn Area Education Ageny Marion TV Record Iowa School Board Assn

Senate Bill Seeks To Extend Eight Month Daylight Time

In Washington the Senate considers a bill to extend the current eight month Daylight Saving Time for two more years. If not passed, DST would resume the traditional six month cycle next April. Senator Adlai Stevenson III leads the push with support from the transportation department citing ongoing studies of the schedule’s impact. Parents criticize earlier darkness affecting school hours.

Washington Senate Congress Transportation Department Adlai Stevenson III D-Ill Stevenson

Terrace Hill Renovations to Resume Amid Fund Gap

State Treasurer Maurice Baringer said Terrace Hill renovations will resume after funds ran dry two weeks ago. Officials found a $300,000 shortfall for the mansion’s remodel, prompting creation of a nonprofit to cover unpaid bills with private donations and a $250,000 bank loan.

DES Moines UPI Maurice Baringer Terrace Hill

Marion Woman Injured in Car Truck Crash

Mrs. C S Killham age 59 of 1017 Regent Street NE Cedar Rapids sustained a neck injury and was treated and released from St Luke's hospital after a rear end collision at Seventh Avenue and Seventh Street. The Johnson vehicle driven by Sharon L Johnson age 35 of 2395 Brockman Avenue was struck by a truck driven by Michael J Schenkel age 30 of Muscatine who was charged with failure to control and to appear October 31 in Marion magistrate court.

Seventh Avenue Seventh Street C.S. Killham Regent Street Cedar Rapids St. Luke's Hospital Sharon L. Johnson Brockman Avenue Johnson Michael J. Schenkel Muscatine Schen

Rock Island Lines sees positive cash flow says trustee

The court appointed trustee William Gibbons reported four months of positive cash flow for Rock Island Lines as he accepted a $100,000 loan from Atlantic for upgrading grain cars. He credited Iowa and Atlantic’s efforts, noting the company’s bankruptcy amid grain car shortages for the fall harvest. Local businesses and the Atlantic Industrial Foundation funded the loan. Elevators in northwest Iowa report piling grain due to lack of rail cars.

Atlantic UPI Rock Island William Gibbons Iowa Gibbons Chamber of Commerce Atlantic Industrial Foundation

Marion Man Faces Drunk Driving Count

Jerry Lee Wehde of 447 South Eleventh Street was charged with drunk driving on Thursday and jailed in Linn County awaiting arraignment after allegedly resisting police during a family dispute. Velvet Touch Beauty Salon listed with contact numbers and business hours.

Marion Jerry Lee Wehde South Eleventh Street Linn County Wehde

Mid October Auto Sales Rise Despite Production Cuts

Mid October car sales rose 37 percent from a year earlier marking the best mid month performance in 17 months as automakers plan production cuts and layoffs. Nearly 11,000 workers will be idled next week while plants push overtime on hot selling 1976 models. American Motors led with 53.5 percent gains along with General Motors Chrysler and Ford.

Detroit APS American Motors General Motors Chrysler Ford

Iowa City Library Seeks Return of Overdue Books

Iowa City library plans court action to reclaim about 1000 dollars in overdue books. Director Solly Eggers says five Johnson county residents have been targeted, with 25 more names to be processed, noting a six day grace after eight weeks. This marks the system’s first use of small claims court to recover items.

Iowa City Iowa City Library Solly Eggers Johnson County Small Claims Court Eggers

Oelwein Youth Faces Car Theft and Traffic Charges

Newton Independence report states 18 year old Steven Youngton of Oelwein appeared in magistrate court on larceny of a motor vehicle and operating a vehicle without owner's consent along with multiple traffic counts after a Thursday arrest by a highway patrolman in Independence. He is held on 3000 dollar bond on each vehicle charge. He was arrested after a high speed chase seven miles southwest of Independence and back into Independence limits. Authorities say he is wanted for questioning in thefts from Oelwein Independence and Walker. all three vehicles have been recovered.

Independence Steven Youngton Oelwein Buchanan County Youngton Highway Patrol Walker

Contract Signed For Water Study In Winneshiek County

DECORAH The Winneshiek county board of supervisors has signed an agreement with Decorah City Engineer Lowell Erdman to undertake a water study for the county care center. Erdman was instructed not to exceed $5,000 on the project.

Decorah Winneshiek Erdman

E J Zelezny Dies Funeral Is Monday

Edwin J. Zelezny 51 of rural Central City died Thursday after a short illness. Survived by wife Shirley, three daughters, a son, three grandchildren, two sisters, and a brother. Services Monday at St. Ludmila Cedar Rapids with rosary Sunday night. burial at St. John's Cemetery.

Central City Edwin J. Zelezny Cedar Rapids Shirley Rickman Western Fraternal Life Assa Mary Bechtel Ankeny Dennis Fleming Terry Schrader Elkhart Frank Pat Lynott Vernon Frances Daly Dennis St. Ludmila Catholic Church St. John's Cemetery

Three Southeast Iowa Men Indicted on Gun Conspiracy

Three southeast Iowa men Deane Constantine Joseph Menke and Thomas Rath were indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy to violate federal firearms laws and dealing in firearms without licenses. The case alleges illicit transport into Iowa and talks of selling firearms for stolen vehicles and cocaine with undercover agents. Constantine reportedly sent firearms to Greece.

DES Moines Iowa International Deane Constantine Burlington Fort Madison Joseph Menke Thomas Rath Keokuk Constantine Rath Menke Low Bureau of Criminal Investigation U.S. Treasury John Owen BCI Greece

Public Notice of Election Funds and Maintenance Request

Notice from Kenyon County official Florence indicates a special election meeting for city mayor and council members. It states an amount of 285 dollars for maintenance and outlines a public session schedule and location in Iowa with details unreadable due to damage.

Notice of Thrift Carpet Cleaning and Probate Hearings

Notice announces a public hearing on a disorderly property description at Bowling Street and 21st Ave SW Hawkeye, with A J Williams Inc as owner. It also lists proof of will in the District Court of Iowa related to Maude E estate and a corporate filing for Thrift Yarn carpet cleaning signed by Gordon D Ingram as president, noting business commencement in September 1975.

Edor A. J. Williams, Inc Bowling Street 21St Avene District Court State of Iowa Maude Woworth Eiderkin Krnie von Um Dole Serind Punts

Speed Print Inc incorporators and charter details

Notice states a corporation is organized under Iowa law with name Speed Print Inc. It lists initial officers Richard L. Gowan president and Cedar Rapids Iowa address. The charter was issued by the secretary of state and the corporation has perpetual existence and corporate powers.

Ilowa Business Corporation Act Iowa Speed Print No Inc Rotary State of

Edgewood Financial Corporation Notice and Directors

Notice states Edgewood Financial Corporation organized in Iowa on October 13 1975 with perpetual power to engage in any lawful business. Directors listed include Hersey Fork Cedar Rapids Iowa Robert Warner Marion Iowa and others with shares to be issued to shareholders.

Edgewood Financial Corporation Iowa Harvey L Peger News State of Chek Bu Corporation Hersey Fork Cedar Rapids Robert Arner Marion Lowa

Linn County District Seeks Bids for Supplies Services

The district invites bids for suitable supplies equipment and/or services in the best interests of the district. Bids may be accepted in whole or in part with authority to reject any or all bids. Public notice posted in Linn County Oregon with related procurement details and timelines.

E Cedor Co Heounty Linn County of

International Corp Formed In Iowa Under State Act

A new corporation named International Of Do Rpa is organized under Iowa’s Business Corporation Act with perpetual existence and unlimited power to conduct any lawful business. Registered office at 124 B Avenue, Cedar Rapids, with initial share par value $1000. Founders include Herman Onsman of Mankato Minnesota and Sheree Cedar Rapids. Also notes a Chilean event from 1970 when Congress turned the presidency to Salvador Allende.

Chanter Mieke Kriftvex Gor Nati Gordon D. Ingram Cory Ric U Eaten Incies At Incoration Richard L Gowan Cedar Apids Lowa Jlown Eset Ke Corporation Corpor International Do Rpa Sagi Cor Moy Iowa Business Corporation Corp Oe Rane SB saaRaces Herman Onsman Mankato Minnesota Xedor Rapids Jong Poral Sheree Cedar Rapids

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Linn-Mar Glenn Easterday Independent Names Utilization Unit Janet Jones Ken Smith Rathie Construction Co Iris Taylor Donna Goodnow Clark Stevens Smith YMCA The Marion Ymca Westbrook Pol. Adv Leighton Ford Cub Scout Pack Starry School Mike Stoos Steve Warner Mark Cracraft Mike Horan Bryan Stow Joe Sondag Steve Grekoff Jon Lanning Randy Timm Rodney Babcock Jimmy Hunter David Overton Todd Kluver Lynn Smith Ronnie Knapp Mark Huebener Peter Christiansen Tod Fuller Brian Smith Mark Swanson Deron Larson Russell Hughes Chris Lensing Jeff Wilkinson Marion Fremen Milwaukee Railroad Glenbrook Cove B.J. Mullaley Mullaley Cooper Pickle Packers International Assn San Francisco Hartford, Conn W.R. Moore PPI Police Department Velvet Touch Beauty Salon 9Th Avenue Leona Hess Munger Adv Edison Pharmacy E.J. Zelezny Roouigt Geert Sd Ompeda Florence Sre Idg Batty Kenton County Gli Ioc Phiten Mer Ernest Raim Melvin Steven Edward G Denma Bartosa Psst K Kulhavy Pripfer Armore Rey Igs NO. &. Inc Weg! Print 8 Inc Sere Richarg Gowan Inceese Tt Omsman International Baton Ens Inter Ce Eiane Cooperation Attarnatie Shottiew Lake Baines Chile Salvador Allende
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