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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1968

Page

22

Marion high students named as National Merit semifinalists

Six Marion high school seniors are named among National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. They join Barbara Huffman and 15 000 other semifinalists announced recently, with listed family addresses for Martta Frayman Gail Harris Janet Jacobsen Kim Ketelsen Cathy McCue Carol Tuthill.

Marion High School Martta Frayman Richard Schellins Fifth Avenue Gail Harris Diethild Harris English Boulevard Janet Jacobsen Kenneth Jacobsens Twentysixth Street Kim Ketelsen Don Ketelsens Fifteenth

Marion Board Seeks Architect Estimate for Donnelly Park Rest Room

Marion park board on Thursday asked for an architect's estimate on the proposed Donnelly park restroom facilities. City planning consultant Herman Thompson showed additional building plans, with the estimate to be presented at the November board meeting.

Larry Tanner Marion Park Board Knight Donnelly Park Herman Thompson Donnelly Facility Thompson

Marion city plans park upgrades and summer program changes

Councilman Frank Anthes and Charles Kremenak discussed HUD funded land offers and 1968 summer playground and baseball programs. Details include equipment upgrades, transport issues, and specific site improvements at Starry and other parks, plus a new car show approval and turf conference attendance. Isidore McDonnell, 86, Marion resident since 1924, died after a Cedar Rapids hospital stay.

Grand Ave Walgreen Penny Sale Marion Police Starry Park Kremenak Marion Independent Linn-Mar Marion Police Department Marion

Nine Amish youths charged in Hazleton vandalism spree

Independence reports nine Hazleton area Amish youths tied to a September 15 “church sing” vandalism. Six face district court on vehicle or harness injury charges. four others charged with defacing buildings. Damages included wrecked buggy, destroyed harness, damaged barn and a broken window. Authorities cite drinking by minors and extended curfew violations at the event.

Hazleton Melvin Schmucker Manuel Borntrager Amos Yoder Harvey Hostetler Rudy Detweiler Daniel Yoder David Yutzy Jacob Gingerich Perry Miller Ammon Miller Neil Hershberger Buchanan County Hershberger

Area Ten Need Is Stressed by Frances Palmer

Frances Palmer told the South Linn Republican women at a Presbyterian church that about 75 percent of Area 10’s 2,067 students could not pursue post high school education elsewhere. She noted 380 students have disabilities and are trained to live independently, with 60 percent of full-time students working 20 hours weekly last year and 94 percent of graduates finding Iowa work, 91 percent nearby.

MT. Vernon Area 10 Frances Palmer South Linn Republican Women’s Club Presbyterian Church Linn County Palmer Iowa

Nels Carlberg Dies Former Marion Resident 66

Nels Carlberg 66 formerly of Marion died Wednesday in Chicago where he had lived. Born in Sweden he came to the United States and Marion at age seven. He is survived by his wife Anne a son Richard and a daughter Mrs Howard Waterhouse all of Chicago three grandchildren a brother Arnold of Thatcher Ariz and a sister Mrs Kenneth Barnes of Whitehouse Ohio Services will be held in Chicago.

Nels Carlberg Marion Chicago Sweden United States Anne Richard Howard Waterhouse Arnold Thatcher, Ariz Kenneth Barnes Whitehouse Ohio

Jail to Union Officials on Ballot Funds

Federal Judge John Regan imposed maximum sentences on Pipefitters Local 562 and three officials for conspiring to make illegal campaign contributions. Lawrence Callanan John L. Lawler and George Seaton received one year in jail plus fines. the union paid 5000 while individuals were fined 1000 each. The case centered on a voluntary fund used to donate to federal campaigns.

ST. Louis John Regan Pipefitters Union Pipefitters Local 562 Lawrence Callanan John L. Lawler George Seaton Regan Liberty Callanan Seaton Lawler U.S Veryl Riddle Lberal

Broken Vows Spark Urban Trouble Stokes

IOWA CITY AP Negro Mayor Carl Stokes of Cleveland said broken promises and funding gaps have caused poverty and racial tension in cities. He blamed Congress for underfunding programs like Model Cities, cautioned about a shrinking tax base, but urged reversing trends and noted growing minority involvement in politics and economics.

Iowa City Carl Stokes Cleveland Stokes University of Iowa Congress Franklin Roosevelt

One Hurt in Car and School Bus Collision

A youth was injured and 10 schoolchildren shaken up when a car driven by Marvin Kratfl of Earlville collided with the Edgewood Colesburg school bus driven by Carl Gull of Colesburg near Earlville. Kratfl received rib and hip injuries and was treated at a doctor’s office. Gull was not hurt.

Earlville Here Carl Gull Colesburg Edgewood Elmer Scherbring Marvin Kratfl Kratfl Gull

Probate and Executor Notice in The Estate of Mike Novak

In The State of Iowa The Estate of Mike C Novak Deceased. Notice is given that on September 7 1968 the will of Mike C Novak was admitted to probate and that Hruska is appointed executor. Creditors must file claims with the clerk of the district court and discharge bonds within the specified period. Also notices redemption of bonds numbered 4 2d 47 51 60 76 95 12 132 172 1 1n6 202 212 227 283 261 279 72 369 375 425 442 460 527 540. The Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids Trustee. Cedar Rapids Iowa. Dated September 17 1768. ELMCREST GOLE AND COUNT CLUB by Wendel J. fee Treasurer.

Ain Eee State of Laws Ede Novak Saas Mike C. Novak Vinat Mike C. Nowak Salle Tnene Esac Meanie Sepinmbe Rapids Iowa Ubbek, Novak & Kubic Cedar Ra Rapids Ows Eec Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids Lowe Elmcrest Wendel J. Fee State of Linn Lut Stoddard Lulu Stoddard Ruth A. Bishop Ember Cedar ‘Rapids

Notice of probate for James C Sheng estate

The district court of the county is informed of the will of James C Sheng. Creditors and interested parties are notified that a probate action will proceed and that claims must be filed within six months after the second publication. Executor Walker Cedarapids and attorneys Claassen Kreuser Abeling announce the date of second publication September 1 1968.

Voss District ‘Court State of Tow James C. Sheng L Parsons James Stariher Netce District Court Ier Ct Court Walker Iowa Claassen, Kreuser & & Abeling Cedarapids

Notice of Sanitary Sewer Assessment Hearing 1968

City of Cedar Rapids announces a hearing on the sanit ary sewer assessment at 9:00 a.m. October 23, 1968. The location is Steganes Northwest Street to Valley Street north 320 feet to Ellis. Objections must be filed with the City Clerk within twenty days of first publication.

Ahe Lowa Steganes Valley Street Ellis nClerk Harold Benneiat Cedar Rapid Zett Sarsie

Sheriff Sale Notice of Machinery in Linn County

Special Execution directs sale of defendant property to satisfy a debt of 121.48 dollars plus costs. Items include a Caterpillar Motor Grader 30219, a Letourneau Dirt Scraper 7676 LPB, and a Caterpillar 8-Crawler 20-3048 with unit 90-838. Public auction set for October 4, 1968 at 10:00 a.m. before the Cedar Rapids courthouse. Sheriff Walter H. Grant notes posting day September 6, 1968.

Linn Saidant Letourneau Court House Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa Iows Walter H. Grant Leland Schoon

Notice of Redemption at Elmcrest Golf and Country Club Bonds

Notice is hereby given that Elmcrest Golf and Country Club will redeem on October 1, 1967, twenty five year improvement bonds due October 1, 1948 deed of trust to The Merchants National Bank Trustee. Sinking fund $3,000 principal amount and due October 1.

Lmcrest Golf and Country Club Elmcrest Golf and Country Club Pyraant Merchants National Bank Spropah

Cedar Rapids City Hearing on Street Improvement

City notices a hearing on street improvement specifications at 9 o'clock in Cedar Rapids Chambers. Objections may be written and heard orally. date noted as September 25 with publication September 27, 1908. Harold G. signature appears.

Gamnen City of of Cedar Rapids City of Harold G

Probate of Will in Iowa Court Names Executor

Notice states the Iowa District Court in Cedar Rapids appoints Weaver G. Witwer as executor of the will of Hetfield Barclay, deceased. Interested parties are warned to file claims by six months after publication or be barred, with date of notice dated September 16, 1968.

Iowa Witwer Hetfiebel G. Witwer Cedar Rapids Lowa

Notice of Will Probate and Executor Appointment

Probate No 244 in Iowa District Court notices Benjamin F Schneider Sr deceased. Niamin Schneider Sr named executor. hearing set November 8 1963. claims to estate must be filed with the clerk within a year. Creditors urged to pay debts. Cedar Rapids Iowa listed as location. attorney John F Gaston named.

District Court State of Towa Ea County Niamin Schneider, SR F. Schneider Benjamin Ff Schneider Sianche Gerecee Ays Ee Neider Naetate Cedar Rapids Iowa

Estate of Benjamin H Stickle Administrators Named

District Court of Iowa assigns Donald Stickle as administrator of the estate of Benjamin H Stickle. Creditors asked to settle debts promptly and file claims with the court by the specified date. Notices published September 17. Arthur Spangler Hines & Eiteness represent the estate.

Notice to Bidders for Linn County Projects

Linn County auditor in Cedar Rapids Iowa accepts sealed bids by October 8 1968 for listed work. Bidder must include certified check and follow county forms with proposals. The county may reject any or all bids and reserves rights. Preference given to Iowa grown products and materials where applicable.

Linn County Tie Cedar Rapids Iowa Fems Aniato Harre Comety Board Lowa Ighway Commission Chas. T Werner Copanies Ih Mae Sycoms Surety Mu de Busi Tate

Bids Sought for Grading Council Street Northeast Cedar Rapids

Public notice announces sealed bids for grading Council Street Northeast Cedar Rapids Iowa with bids due 10:00 a.m. on October 1. City payment by warrant within thirty days. bid security required, project to include drainage, parking, sidewalks and landscaping per municipal ordinance. bids reviewed Sept 27 and Sept 78 1968.

Council Street Cedar Rapids Iowa Edar Rapids Council Chambers Northcollins Airs Ferry Perry Blew Coder Rapids 21St Avenue SW Bow Iw Rattic Engineering Department Wilson Avenue Lee 21St Avenue Mihail Thengineer City of Cedar Rapides Lowa Stewart Shank

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