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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1967
Page
2
Petitions calling for a Marion bus service referendum were presented to the council, 1128 total signatures with 944 legal petitioners property owners. Council to place measure before voters in November city elections. attorney to draft ballot form for next week.
The Linn-Mar board approved a 7883 change order to Hague Roofing for Indian Creek roof work and noted a 5000 repair need for the high school roof. Termite treatment at the Main building cost 1822.91, with Lystads Inc. handling extermination. The district adds two junior high football coaches and hires a full time custodian, while student teachers from the University of Iowa join Wilkins and main elementary classrooms. An access driveway, street reconditioning costs, and after school driver education were discussed as well.
Incumbent councilman at large Marg announces re election bid after completing first term in office He has run a real estate business in Marion for five and a half years and operates General Real Estate The statement cites city government progress and plans to sustain orderly growth through continued programs He lists community support and emphasizes governance efficiency alongside local ads and notices.
In Marion and Linn-Mar districts voters saw light turnout and unopposed incumbents retained seats. Marion re elected Harold Klink and Douglas Hutchins with 58 and 55 votes. Linn-Mar re elected Lloyd Fernow and Dr. Gene Marner with 69 and 66 votes, while Treasurer Ralph Michel ran unopposed to 65 votes. Total ballots were 61 in Marion and 70 in Linn-Mar.
Kenneth Cox 29 of Independence is listed in satisfactory condition at Peoples Hospital after a two car collision at 5 25 p m Monday on Brandon road one fourth mile south of Independence in Buchanan County. The other driver Bernadine Shannon 32 of rural Independence was uninjured. Both cars approached the intersection without stop signs. Shannon was westbound and Cox northbound.
Washington AP The administration plans to double the number of low rent public housing units completed for occupancy in the next year. Housing Secretary Robert Weaver said 70 000 units will be ready in 12 months, serving about 300 000 people, with no increase in overall program size or new appropriations. Existing funds will be spent sooner than expected.
Marilyn Flitsch Bono 30 of Alburnett died Sunday in Chicago. Born June 24 1937 in Cedar Rapids she was a 1955 Alburnett High School graduate 1959 Iowa State College and 1960 dietician graduate from Hines Veterans Hospital in Chicago where she worked. She married Albert J Bono Jr August 27 1966 and was a Lutheran and a member of the American Dietetics Association. Survivors include her husband her parents Russell and the Flitsch siblings Donna Welch and Eileen Flitsch. Funeral Wednesday 3 p.m. at Murdoch chapel Marion with Rev Mearle Griffith officiating. Burial Lafayette Cemetery. The casket will not be opened.
The men's reformatory Jaycees present Cavalcade of Sounds 67 at 7 p.m. on Wednesday Thursday and Friday at the prison. Proceeds go to the Jaycee children’s Christmas project and other community efforts. Tickets are $1 at the door.
The Independence school board will likely call a new middle school bond issue within six months after voters recently rejected the previous measure. A citizens committee will be formed. The board approved final payments totaling 10,150 for contractor Hoffman Brothers and architects Olson Thompson and Lynnes and increased tort liability coverage to 500000 per person and 1 million aggregate due to new state law. Betty Thedens was hired as first grade teacher at South Elementary at 467 monthly and Sister Mary Amrita Brewer as half time remedial reading teacher at St John’s under the title 1 program at 325 monthly.
In North Mahaska Community school board race Philip Fry won 186 to 87, defeating Stanley A. De Young to replace Paul Rice amid controversy over consolidating Lacey and Barnes City grade schools. Voters rejected a 7 to 1 sale proposal for Lacey Barnes and New Sharon buildings. Rice and two other board members were fined $500 for resisting a court order to close the schools. The state supreme court plans a hearing on their appeal Wednesday.
The statewide Gideons convention will run Friday through Sunday at Holiday South in Des Moines. Harvey Goodenough of Cedar Rapids leads as state president. Clarence Gilkey of Butler Pennsylvania, world wide president, is the principal speaker for the Saturday banquet. Officers elect Saturday afternoon. Fifty Des Moines area churches host a Gideon presentation Sunday morning. Gideons have distributed over 75 million Bibles since 1940 in hotels motels hospitals schools and foreign fields. The group operates in 74 countries.
State Rep Don Bowen says he will poll both houses to gauge support for a special session to adjust the Iowa tax bill. He will ask supporters to commit to a five day or shorter meeting focused solely on the tax measure.
Phyllis Diller will be hostess for The Hollywood Palace in color at 9:00 Tuesday night on Channel 9. The program promises a lively variety with Diller’s comic style and performances from guest acts.
News brief invites readers to sell used musical instruments via want ad. Encourages participation from aspiring musicians to acquire gear and support local talent.
Hanoi radio reports President Ho Chi Minh declares the Vietnamese will continue fighting until the last American departs their land, signaling steadfast resolve amid ongoing conflict.
Paul McMurphy of Williamsburg sues the state for 23500 dollars claiming negligence at the State Honor Farm in July 1965. He alleges improper instruction on baler use, lack of safety devices, and a defective machine.
In the District Court of Iowa Linn County the estate of Everett W Bauman deceased is probated. Hilda J Laumen named executor with hearings dated June 6 1961 and notice published September 1 1967. Creditors must file claims within six months from publication and any actions to set aside the will must be brought within one year.
In Linn County the estate of Lillie May Barnoske, deceased, is administered. Testator dated February 1952. Besse Adams and Richard George Adams named executors. Creditors must file claims for allowance in district court within six months from second publication. otherwise barred. Dated September 1, 1967. Executors: Essie Maypers, Richard George Adams. Attorneys: Savanna, Alino Shea, Mitchell & Jackson. Publication dates include September 1 and December 12, 1967.
A Linn County Iowa notice directs a public auction of specified personal property from defendants Roger F Hahn and Winifred J Hahn. The sale, to satisfy a judgment against them, will occur April 19 1967 at the courthouse steps in Cedar Rapids Iowa, with a reminder of available viewing at the attorney's office.
Notice to creditors and interested parties that Mary Voll Deceased's will was admitted to probate on April 10, 1961 and United State Bank was appointed executor. Creditors must file within six months from the second publication. a one year bar applies. Dated September 1, 1967 Cedar Rapids Iowa United State Bank Executor.
A dense classified page shows varied help wanted and home services. Listings include baby sitting, childcare, alter ations, painting, tree work, moving, and small repairs with contact numbers and locations across districts.
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