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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1975

Page

2

Marion Vernon Re-elected By Marion Board

Vernon was reelected president of the Marion Independent School Board. Richard Snyder was elected vice president. Kenneth Techau sworn in as new board member replacing Robert French who did not seek reelection. John Vernon reelected last week and Ronald Wheeler had taken oath earlier. The board discussed cross‑agency cooperation for adult crossing guards at dangerous city school crossings.

Taho Vernon Marion Independent School Richard Snyder Keenneth Techau Robert French John Vernon Ronald Wheeler Clark Stevens Ise Painter Linn-Mar

Marion Council and Firemen Discuss Contract Talks

Marion officials met Monday to discuss contract negotiations with the International Fire Fighters union observer Joe McMehon attending. City Manager Joe Painter indicated a joint media communication for any announcements and said another meeting would be held Tuesday.

Joe McMehon International Fire Fighters Union Joe Painter Painter Fire Fighters Union

Teens Caught Painting on Milwaukee Bridge Over Indian Creek

Two Cedar Rapids juveniles aged 16 and 17 climbed to an outside ledge of a Milwaukee railroad bridge to paint their school name over Indian Creek. Two others aided with ropes and fled. Police questioned the group. fire department helped lower the youths. All four were charged with criminal trespass.

Cedar Rapids Indian Creek Marion Fire Department

Linn-Mar Board Elects Wayne Engle as President

The Linn-Mar board selected Wayne Engle as president and A H Coles as vice president for 1975 76. Lumir Dostal Jr and Dr Larry Wogahn joined the board as new members while Engle did not attend the meeting. Bids for outdoor lighting and parking lot work will be sought soon.

Linn-Mar Board of Education Wayne Engle A. H. Coles Coles Lumir Dostal, Jr Larry Wogahn Engle Novak Elementary Charles Farris

Woman Faces Marijuana Possession Charge

Diana D. Ruggles, 19, of 987 Thirteouth Street, arrested Monday in Linn County, charged with possession of a controlled substance believed to be marijuana. Bond set at $500. police say the arrest followed a warrant for failure to pay a fine for disturbing the peace. Jail intake after a routine search.

Diana D. Ruggles Thirteouth Street Linn County Seventh Avenue

Man Charged With Drunk Driving In Cedar Rapids

Stanley H. F. Heald, 43, of Mt. Vernon road SE, Cedar Rapids, was arrested early Tuesday by Marion police and charged with drunk driving. He was taken to Linn county jail in lieu of posting bond. Police said Heald drove erratically in the 2300 block of Seventh avenue and was arrested in the 1100 block. Bay House buyers Joseph Wichman family purchased new home at 2820 Twenty-eighth avenue being built and sold by Sattler Construction Co. Grand Opening Sale next Thursday advertised in advance.

Stanley H. F. Heald Mt. Vernon Road Cedar Rapids Marion Linn County Heald Seventh Avenue Bay House Joseph Wichman Twenty-fourth Avenue Twenty-eighth Avenue Sattler Construction Co

Marion magistrate docket lists several traffic cases

Monday in Marion Magistrate Court heard speeding charges against Glenn Wolfe Rosa Shenoy Frederick Ralston Robert Skvor and Sheila Himes with fines from 12 to 30 dollars plus traffic signal violations by Frederic Buck Jr and Spear Harman improper turn and passing by Connie Welday. Also YMCA activity schedule and local notices. Five people injured in a one car crash east of Urbana all from Shellsburg treated and released at St Luke's hospital.

Marion Glenn D. Wolfe Cedar Rapids Rosa L. Shenoy Hillview Drive Frederick M. Ralston Twenty-second Street Robert L. Skvor Town Road Frederic Buck, Jr Bilc Avenue Shiela K. Himes Monticello Spear R. Harman Eleventh Avenue Connie Db. Welday Pleasant Drive Urbana St. Luke’s Hospital Benton County Jean Leeper Shellsburg Marcus Carol Evans Ramona Mia

City Considers Buying Old Post Office With Major Costs

City Manager Neal Berlin told the council the city would need between 1 million and 1.5 million to purchase and remodel the old post office to meet public access and building code standards. Last May the city offered 200000, rejected as appraisals valued the building at 400000 to 450000. Council to discuss Berlin's report at Tuesday session.

Neal Berlin Herlin

Kruse Named to Tama County Compensation Unit

TOLEDO The Tama county board of supervisors appointed Gary Kruse Traer to the Tama county officials compensation board. The five member board will set salaries for elected county officers and submit recommendations to the supervisors for approval. Mayors school boards appoint two members, the board of supervisors appoints one, and Kruse is named. The salary method takes effect July 1 1474.

Toledo Tama County Board of Supervisors Gary Kruse Traer Tama County Officials Compensation Board Board of Supervisors Tara County Schol Kruse

Vermace Elected At Iowa City School Board

Robert Vermace was elected chairman of the Iowa City Community school board at its organizational meeting on Monday night. Barbara Timmerman was re elected as vice chairman. Superintendent Merlin Ludwig noted a letter supporting several defeated candidates was written as a private citizen. The board then entered executive session to brief new members on salary negotiations with teachers.

Iowa City Robert Vermace Neew

Five named to Iowa environmental quality board of certification

Gov. Robert Ray appointed Harris F. Seidel of Ames Dominic T. Morrow of Des Moines Keith E. Bridson Vernon Spilker and Beverly B. Everett to the department of environmental quality board of certification. The board recommends to the director on who may operate treatment plants and water districts.

Des Moines Robert Ray Department of Environmental Quality Board of Certification Harris F. Seidel Ames Ames Water and Pollution Control Department Dominic T. Morrow Keith E. Bridson Department of Environmental Quality Vernon Spilker Missouri Valley Beverly B. Everett New Sharon Director of Environmental Quality

Tipton School Board elects officers and swears in new members

Tipton James Fitzpatrick was elected chairman and Kenneth Herring vice chairman during the organizational meeting. Douglas Phelps and Dr. Forest Esbeck were sworn in as new board members. The board opened bids for gas and fuel oil with Cedar County Cooperative Oil Co. submitting both bids: 43.5 cents per gallon for gas and 30.72 cents for fuel oil.

Tipton James Fitzpatrick Kenneth Herring Tipton School Board Douglas Phelps Forest Esbeck Cedar County Cooperative Oil Co

Motorist appeals loss of license in Iowa case

Larry King 29 of Charles City seeks review of Tama county revocation of his driver’s license under Iowa’s implied consent law. He filed in district court asking for a hearing and a stay, citing hardship due to employment as a construction worker outside his county. King was charged with drunk driving after a June arrest. his jury trial was set for Sept. 29. He is free on personal recognizance. Walcoma Mayor Robert Streit says he will not seek re election and will run for state senator in the Eighth District.

Toledo Larry King Charles City Iowa State Transportation Department King Tama County Tama Walcoma Wallcoma Robert Streit Hll, Heying West Union

Attorney Appointed For Montezuma Man

TOLEDO David Lee Simpson twenty two of Montezuma was charged July 26 with drunk driving and possession of marijuana. He appeared in Tama county district court and asked for an attorney. Judge John L. Hyland named John Werner to represent him. Simpson to arraign Friday. He was released on personal recognizance and sixty dollar bond. Arrest occurred July 25 in Tama by a city police officer.

Montezuma Toledo David Lee Simpson Merijuana Tama County Simpson John L. Hyland John Werner Tamachunty Tama

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