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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1968

Page

18

Humphrey Backing Sought by REA Leader for Midwest States

Norman M. Clapp head of the Rural Electrification Administration urged Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin electric cooperative administrators to back Hubert Humphrey for president. He called the 1968 decision the year’s most important and urged leadership to blend urban and rural advantages. Humphrey had long supported REA programs and Clapp urged commitment to the responsibilities ahead.

Des Moines Midwest Hubert Humphrey U.S REA Norman M. Clapp National Rural Electric Cooperative Assn Iowa Ilinois Wisconsin America Clapp

Two Injured in One-Car Crash Near H Avenue

At 7 a.m. Tuesday a car driven by Betty J. Kaiser 19 of 1356 J Avenue NE left the road at H Avenue and Center Point Road NE jumped the curb hit a fire hydrant and knocked over a sign. Kaiser and passenger Susan Huff 19 of the same address were admitted to St Luke's Hospital for hip skull and facial injuries. Kaiser was charged with failure to have her vehicle under control.

H Avenue Center Point Road Betty J. Kaiser J. Avenue Miss Kaiser Susan Huff St. Luke’s Hospital First Avenue Twentyseventh Street James L. McDermott Dubuque Joseph J. Boharty Lodi Wis Boharty Lloyd W. Hommer B Avenue NE Hommer

Elect Hoffman At Independence

Lester Hoffman is now president of the Independence school after Monday’s organization meeting. The board hired Barbara Clue as secretary and bus drivers Earl Byam Gordon Derr and Bud Bearbower at 175 dollars monthly plus 1.50 per mile over 20. Alvin Klein was hired for one period of agriculture education amid federal flood damage aid totaling 13,892.78 dollars with 90 percent available now.

Independence Lester Hoffman Barbara Clue Hazleton Earl Byam Bud Bearbower Gordon Derr Alvin Klein Department of Health, Education and Welfare East Elementary

Iowa City School Board Names New President and Members

Iowa City board named Henry Piro president succeeding Anscn Chapman who did not seek re election. Arnold Small was named vice president as three new members John E. Moore Russell Ross and Dr Raymond Sheets took seats.

Iowa City Henry Piro Anscn Chapman Arnold Small John E. Moore Russell Ross Raymond Sheets

Lois Streigle Stanley Named to Central State Honor Roll

Delta Lois Streigle Stanley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Streigle, earns honor roll honors at Central State College in Edmond Oklahoma.

DELTA Lois Streigle Stanley Clifford Streigle Central State College Edmond Okla

Housing Protest at Waterloo Council Over Low Income Project

About 75 Waterloo residents delivered petitions with 1250 signatures to the city council Monday night opposing a Catholic Charities Dubuque sponsored low income housing project. The plan would provide eight to 12 units and residents fear property values and neighborhood decline.

Waterloo UPI West Side Catholic Charities, Inc Dubuque

Linda McKinney Tops Scarlet Angels Award List

Linda McKinney received the outstanding new member award at the Scarlet Angels Drill Team banquet for 1968. Other honorees included Barbara Martens, Kenda Hansen, Marsha Domine, Sue Stastny, and drummers Mike Swearingen, Billy Dennis, Pat Ryan, and John Woolstritchill. Cedar Rapids Eagles Aeries No 2272 sponsors a membership drive with meetings Saturdays at 1:30 PM at 123 First Street NE.

Linda McKinney Scarlet Angels Miss McKinney Scarlet Angel Barbara Martens Kenda Hansen Marsha Domine Scarlet _Angel Sue Stastny Mike Swearingen Billy Dennis Pat Ryan John Woolstritchill Cedar Rapids Eagles Aeries No Eagles Club First Street

Johnson County Zoning Hearings Set Oct 2

Iowa City Johnson county zoning commission schedules six public hearings for October 2 at 8 p.m. in the county courthouse on rezoning requests. Applicants seek industrial, highway commercial, suburban and urban residential, A-2 resort zoning, and home upholstery shop allowances near Oxford, Sharon Center, Oakdale, North Liberty, Tiffin, and surrounding areas.

Iowa City Johnson County Carroll Chipman North Liberty George Scanlan Norman Kallaus A. C. Flansburg Ralph Wombacher Tiffin

Iowa High Court Decisions Listed Tuesday

The Iowa Supreme Court released decisions across multiple counties. Webster Bradt v Grell Construction reversed and remanded in a personal injury suit. Mabrier v A M Servicing affirmed. Coleman v Hall reversed. Buehler v Hauptly affirmed. Nishnabotna Valley Rural Electric Co op v Iowa Power and Light Co reversed. Coach v Wason land title modified. Alex v Alex custody decree affirmed as modified.

DES Moines Iowa Supreme Court Webster Bradt Grell Construction Inc Polk Mabrier A. M. Servicing Corp Coleman Hall Benton Buehler Hauptly Pottawattamie Nishnabotna Valley Rural Electric Co-op Iowa Power and Light Co Washington Coach Wason Carroll Alex

Unsuccessful Break In Attempts Reported in Cedar Rapids

Detectives report burglars tried to enter two Cedar Rapids businesses over the weekend. At Hladky Grocery on Fourth Avenue SE they damaged a rear night light and screen door but access was not gained. At East End Pharmacy on Sixteenth Street SE they knocked out a night light and cut the screen door.

Cedar Rapids Hladky Fourth Avenue SE East End Sixteenth Street SE

Manchester Acts on Highway 520 Access

Manchester city council votes to back the Chamber of Commerce in seeking full access to proposed super highway 520. Highway plans allow exits at Cedar Rapids Waterloo expressway but prohibit entry except at Delaware five miles away. a Manchester delegation will plead the case before the highway commission.

Manchester Chamber of Commerce Highway Commission Cedar Rapids Waterloo Delaware

Iowa Cancels Canada Trade Mission After Miller Death

Iowa Development Commission cancels its planned trade mission to Canada following the death of public relations director and mission coordinator Martin H. Miller. Miller died Sept. 13 in Winnipeg while arranging the trip. Funeral services for Miller, 48, are set for Wednesday at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Des Moines.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Development Commission Canada Martin H. Miller Commission Miller Winnipeg Iowa Trade Mission Europe South America Asia Iowa Manufac Toronto Montreal Vancouver St. Theresa Catholic Church

Speaker Named for AAI in Manchester

John F. Hanlon Iowa district director of internal revenue will speak at a Manchester Country Club meeting of Northeastern Town members of the Accountants Assn of Iowa. He will discuss federal tax return processing procedures and expanding data processing use. About 30 persons are expected.

Manchester John F. Hanlon Iowa Internal Revenue The Accountants Assn. of Manchester Country Club Hanlon Herbert E. Blume Tripoli AAI National Society of Public Accountants

Independence Flood Relief Funds Distributed

The Independence Ministerial Assn. has collected $2,914.37 to aid flood victims from the July disaster. Funds will be distributed proportionally according to financial loss, with Red Cross help in listing eligible recipients. Recipients must indicate the amount of aid notified to them.

Independence Ministerial Assn Red Cross

Flood committee names and return address noted

The passage lists the flood committee members of the Ministerial Association. It names Rev. Norman Eddy as chairman Rev. Bernard Olson and Rev. V. C. Anderson as members and instructs sending returns to Box 106 Independence with cards bearing sender details.

Ministerial Assn Norman Eddy Bernard Olson V. C. Anderson

Condon Real Estate Inc Incorporation Notice

Notice of incorporation under Chapter 4964 of the Iowa Code for Condon Real Estate, Inc. The company began August 1, 19 and is perpetual with 10 000 authorized shares par value 10 each. Registered office 208 Guaranty Building Cedar Rapids Iowa. Directors named Thomas Condon Robert T Condon Henryetta Condon, all of Cedar Rapids. By Robert T Condon President.

Condoreal Cerate Guaranty Building Cedar. Rapids Iowa Feolmerce Robert Hat Spasta Thomas Condon Robert T. Condon Henryetta Condon Cedar Rapids Condon Real Estate, Inc

Sheriff Sale Notice in Linn County Iowa 1968 Auction

Sheriff sale notice for Phyliss Hasley versus Ahmed Moody Kaleli on a 1958 judgment seeks auction of Lot 20 Ken Acres Seventh Addition Cedar Rapids Iowa. Sale set for September 24 1968 at 9 AM in front of the Cedar Rapids Courthouse with proceeds to satisfy $722.45 and costs plus interest.

District Court Linn County Iowa Phyliss Hasley Ahmed Moody Kaleli Ciety Cedar Rapids Court House Walter H. Grant David R. Webster Ted Rustin Robins Town of Tows Main Street Wawc F & N RR Robinwood Hoover's F & N RR Mains St Jordan Randa Recorder’s Office Hoover M St Nain St Front Pa Brent Street Front St Main St Main Niy Low Mentzer Road Dowa Faith St Lowes Mentzer Freese Sally 4 Gilbertson Tows Ruglie

Lost dogs and purse return offers in local ads

Lost Labrador female gold in color last seen Saturday afternoon near Otis Road Memorial Or Mt Vernon Road SE. A Little girl awaits her return call after 6 PM 363-0988. Brown purse taken from counter on NW side last Saturday. reward 362-9287. Lost pug black and tan near Sunset Court SW call 365-7082 for reward.

Otis _Rd Memoria Mt. Vernon Rd Sunset Ct

Local Classified Help Wanted Listings

Part time positions include carpenters plumbers and warehouse workers with Cedar Rapids and Iowa City postings. Trainee for Remington Rand service school offers tuition free training in Cedar Rapids. Security guards needed for Cedar Rapids area with shifts and uniforms provided Boxes for responses requested.

Remington Rand Cedar “Rapids Erb 6Th St. SW Cedar Rapids Hany Cedar Range Pump & Supply Co

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