The Courier from Waterloo, Iowa • 20

1 m' e8t Twtnty SUNDAY, MAY 1W. I Faceiftiha City Prepares for Federal Funds Assisting By ERYL SANDERSON lleaders. They took the problem Assistant State Editor to Mayor Albaugh, who prompt CHARLES CITY Charles forced a cn By STEWART HAAS Courier State Editor Skinny Twiggy VIII A1 M- i In establishing a need for the ev like woman attracts man r- with I I r-f it When Twiggy appeared on TV last week, I fooled housing, the committee found approximately 2,000 elderly people requesting improved hous It's the smallest city in Iowa spending federal money for urban renewal. ing within the city limits I I A loan of $1,850,000 was even TL 'J It's building a home for the elderly with federal money. The Iowa Natural Resources tually received through the Department of Housing and S.

the vertical button 15 minutes before somebody said: "Yeah-h-h-h, she's really that skinny" Recommended for that girl: three months of Iowa corn, undiluted Bring On the Turtle And, when a guy asked me recently: "How'd you like to attend a turtle feed1" I thought he was planning a trip to the zoo Commission is" conducting sufl Urban. Development. vevs on the Cedar River for possible flood control projects, Mayor Lee Albaugh "We can't discuss require-ments for occupancy1 ilntil con II I r' IniMtffl No City Money "There's no city money in i ir 1 rrri which qualify for federal mon volved," Schrup says. "It's 100 1 1 I I ey-Population Growth per cent federally financed. ft .1 I And it's low-rent housing, Mavor Lee Albaugh attributes not low-cost, It's costing $850,000 the federal approval of the prof struction is 50 per cent completed.

Completion is scheduled for Jan. 18." The housing is on a 5.5-acrt site of which 2.8 acres were do-Dated by the city. "It was a real blight area," Schrup com v. 4 5 V' ects to industrial expansion in for the actual construction, Schrup says. Somehow, I'd never thought of turtle as the main course on a menu Turtles always impressed me as: A reptile that races hares A pest that steals your fish bait A brand of wax But sure enough, these men eagerly seated themselves it a table and said "Bring the city.

Heat, utilities, kitchen range I itfr jjf. JIHII I "In the last census in 15, Charles City had 10,416 people, and equipment will be furnished ments. with the occupant having to. ssr: an increase of 500. The site is In the urban re newal area.

provide furniture. January Completion "Oliver Tractor Corp. indicating possible expansion and Salsbury Laboratories has just "We have had 97 persons ex awarded about $4 million in con A I on the turtle" I fk 1 I I sat there feeling a little like the guy I JJ waiting his last meal on death row paas But the feeling disappeared when the platters of brown, crusty turtle appeared. It looked and tasted delicious The light and dark pieces had a flavor akin to that of chicken A saee once nointed out that Americans miss a lot of Ownership of the buildings will revert to the city, in 40 years, after the loan is paid. Schrup anticipates additional applications for federal funds to build more units.

press interest in- being accepted as occupants and applica tracts for an expansion of their facilities," Albaugh says. tions have not yet been asked," (Courlw Photo) Above is the view of Charles City's new downtown look. Estimated cost of the urban, Schrup reports River bridge. Main Street looking north from the Cedar NEW LOOK COMING -About two-thirds of downtown Charles City is included in the estimated $2.5 million urban renewal program. Don Johnson, director of the project, is currently conducting surveys to draw up work plans for a The section in the foreground is to be renovated.

renewal project is $2.5 million "at this point," qualifies Don Johnson, director of the program. Planning Stage "Right now." Johnson savs, "we're developing plans for the Boy, 2, Hit On Buchanan Gravel Road 'COURIER NEWS SERVICE' INDEPENDENCE A 2 actual working phase. To date, we've received $107,120 and have a planning budget of $135,950 "The federal government has granted $1.7 million for the project with the balance to be year-old rural Independence boy MEMORIAL DAY was in "fair" condition at the hospital here yesterday after paid by the city." This amount doesn't neces 1 Si- being struck by a car as he sat in the middle of a county, OPEN sarilv have to be in cash. The citv gets credits for bridge con gravel road. good eating because they're so finicky Orlv a few hardy souls (such as Dr.

Eugene Garbee, president of Upper Iowa College! are willing to experiment with native foods Dr. Garbee has published a book of wild game recipes that Includes such delicacies as Iowa corn-fed coon, roast beaver, squirrel and are you ready? sparrow pot pie Not having sampled all of Dr. Garbee'i recipes, I can recommend turtle. Several places tn the Waterloo area sell It. dressed and ready for the itovt In case you're interested, an expert cook tells me you prepare it this way (Aprons on, uh-one, uh-two .) Shake the turtle pieces in a sack containing flour mixed with salt and pepper (a dash of paprika adds zest) Fry it in butter and oil, or shortening (butter is recommended).

While the burner is on "high" turn the turtle in the butter to coat, it with that rich, brown crust Then, like chicken, let it simmer until done. An hour usually does it So folks, skip those beef and taters tonight. Try something different Come out of your shell and have a little turtle A Case of Skepticism? The Rev. Richard Trost will deliver a Charles City baccalaureate message tonight entitled "By God, I Shall Leap Over a Wall" ISU Prof. Richard Manatt will follow Wednesday with a commencement address: "It Hardly Seems Possible" 9 A.M.

TO 6 P.MI struction. sewer lines and street imorovements, Johnson points Christavan Drofahl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Drofahl, received a skull fracture, cuts, jJJS a Jo a cut-up out. Small Cash Outlay stop FRYERS bruises ana other internal "So the actual cash outlay by the city could be very little," He was playing in the road beside his home, five miles southwest of here on the Quas-queton diagonal, when a car u.s.d..

FRYING CHICKENS A driven by Mrs. Alice Johnson, 42, of rural Independence came over a rise and could not stop in time to avoid hitting the Johnson says. Purpose of the program Is to redevelop the project area, which includes two-thirds of downtown Charles City, through a combination of clearing and rehabilitation of existing structures. The renovation Includes three blocks at the southern end of Main St. in the downtown area and four blocks at the north boy, authorities said.

II hoi bun ntlmotd thot 1h ovwos of tuqor brtt yields ZMO poundl or gronulolPO sugar. 1 yi NE Iowa Pool Openings Told Hampton Official opening of the Hamp EVERY at 1 p.m." 'include Victor Heyer, Peggy The Red Cross swimming iRibbeck, Diana Faulkner, David program for area students will Kafer and Cathy Reimler. 1 1-3 1 it. A end of Main St. plus adjacent areas.

Johnson Indicates the elty will utilize financial assistance from the Small Business Admin-istration to the "highest possible degree." No Objections "I have received no objections to the project." Johnson says. "In fact, it seems to have been i oe conauciea ai me tiampion; frocrn swimming pool mronings un-j vresco der the direction of Robert' The opening of the Cresco DAY 13 ton swimming pool for the 1967 season is scheduled for Memorial Day, Tuesday. Season tickets are on sale at the city hall or may be pur Muehlmg. i municipal swimming pool is set He will be assisted by Mike Memorial Day, Tuesday. DISCOUNTS chased at the pool after it Robert Bone will serve as the mei wun a great aeai of en WITH EACH $5.00 pool manager this season.

opens. Family season tickets this year are $17.50, and individual season tickets are: thusiasm." Sogard and Sonja Peterson. The first of the two three-week sessions will run from Monday through Saturday, June 12 to July 1. The second session will be PURCHASE The planning slaee is ahead HEINZ adult, youth, children Pool personnel include Jeanne Albertson, Carol VanDeWeerd, Cindy Merrick, Crystal Conway, Phil Turvold, Karen Anderson $4. AT RELISHES General admission charges at July 3 to July 22.

of schedule and Johnson hones to have them comnleted before1 the Nov. 11 deadline. He expects the entire project to be completed in four or five vears. and Jane Beyer. (Courier Pholn) bridge at Charles City as newly-constructed buildings of the Cedar Terrace Home for the Elderly rises in the background.

PROGRESS FOR POSTERITY An Unidentified Charles City youth watches workmen hammer a support for new Hwy. IS the pool are: adult, 50 cents; students, 30 cents; children, 15 cents. Sumner Whitmire Memorial Childrens swimming lessons will begin June 12. Also an adult swimming class will be The Pool manager Jack L. Sogard swimming pool at Sumner will conducted if a sufficient num- pi has announced the hours will be open Tuesday, Memorial Day persons make applica Northeast fowa Deaths according to Harold On and Up While the renewal study Is going on, housing for the elderly Is going up.

Called Cedar Terrace Hous- Snvder, ner 01 tion. pool director the same as in previous years 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. every day. Sogard also said, "We are continuing the policy of the last few years: A temperature of 70 IT KRAFT GRAPE l--Oi.

Jor Swimming hours will be from 1:30 to 9 p.m. daily. LAST YEAR GOOD i r.iL.i:. i u. irOl'RIKR NEWS SEPVICEI JOSEPH A.

BAKER CRESCO Services for Jos- DUBLIN Irish tov makers Ron Maxon, Fayette, has been in the church cemetery; I by his widow, Adella: Bj2, sine.slorv 0np of fhe degrees at noon, the pool opens'hired as manager. Guard? will report a record Christmas. aci ui hi numr sun, ixaiiua. a ua um i. pnh A Ratr 01 whn Hiorl "t'nus win oe usea tor nice.

47 a bp surv ven nv auw.iici. mis. rainier Diikeaai or The remaining 20 will be 4-plex Thursday night at a Cresco Ma anH 5 rfaimhtpr-lOsace: and 3 sisters; F.nlalip JELLY living units. 9t. LIBBY'l nursing home, will be 10 a.m ivircinia and Mrs.

Felix and Mrs. Olive Closson. tomorrow at St. Joseph's Cath-ihohmer. all of Ossian.

all of Waterloo: a memorial or DEL MONTI Most will be one-bedroom units with a few two-bed units available for a man and wife olic Church; burial in Calvary cemetery; rosary 8 p.m. today fund has been established, folders available at White Funeral MRS. NORMAN KOLARICH at Peckosh Funeral Home; sur-' MARBLE ROCK Services, Home SSS CATSUP or invalids needing care from a relative. Rent will range from $35 to vived bv 2 sons: Anthony of Rice Lake, and Raphael for Mrs. Norman Kolarich, 51, of Marble Rock who died Friday at a Mason City hospital, PRENTISS C.

TURNER INDEPENDENCE Services $45 monthly. 14-Oi. Jan of Cresco; and 3 daughters; Mrs. T. C.

Sovereign of Rock- Mondav at fr Prentiss Turner, 82, who will be 1:30 p.m the Methodist Church in Mar-jdied yesterday at the Independ- ford, Mrs. Roger Reburn, of Idea for the project formulated over a cup of coffee four years ago. Official Stymied Cannon Falls, and Mrs. Ed Lentz of Cresco. ble Rock; burial in Silver Lake.ence hospital following surgery, cemetery at Ayrshire; survived! wil1 be 11 m- tomorow in bv her husband; a First Methodist Church; MRS.

BESSIE R. SULLMAN Dr. O. H. Bealton, city health Marilvn nf Marhlp Rock: her uuriai in wuson temeiery; a commented MANCHESTER Services at parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Elmer! memorial fund has been eStab.Commissioner, for Mrs. Bessie R. Sullman, 42, L.M a hiw ilished; White Funeral Home he was stymied in j- mi i i ti: i i v. who died Thursdav at Univer-l, survived bv widow, ir'lnS to improve housing fa- i of Ayrshire; Reid's Adell a son, Leslie of "KFa peopje wun oniy of Marble Rock in Chapel charge.

sity Hospitals in Iowa City after a one-car accident May 20 six miles north of Manchester ua: a daughter, Mrs. Palmersncia! security and welfare Riekedal of Osage; 3 sisters: jchecks to support them. Miss Eulalie Turner, Miss Leta Hi5 comments were overheard Pir "A near Thorpe, will be 3 o.m. tomorrow at Gill-Bohnekamp Fu-Ineral Home; burial in Oakland WILLIAM KIRBY OFLWEIN Funeral services Turner and Jrs. Olive Closson, iV Maurice Schrup, city conn cilman, and other community all of Waterloo.

for William Kirby, 81, who died ters, Elizabeth and Juanita MerfJ HospPila1' 0e- wcin, will be 10 a.m. tomorrow William, al at home; a son, HAVE A LOOK LONDON The headmaster of a British school for malad Four Pay Fines At Iowa Falls BLUE STAR POTATO CHIPS at Sacred Heart Church; rosary her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Reynolds, to'i. al Home; burial Woodlawn justed boys found a way to end i 1 1 1 1 z.

ii ii iint i TWIN PACS cemetery; survived by 3 daugh- fcars iqwa FALLS Two charges 39 all of Lafayette. ici. mis. muiiiuiii, von iu. WILLIAM BRANHACEN Nuys, Mrs.

John bring violence t' "V-" aent and tw the neighborhood. He invited minor being DECORAH Services forOelwein; Mrs, Harold Thomp- William Branhagen, Vo. Mo son, St. Paul; 3 sons: William, OPEN TODAY 9 A.M. to 6 PJ critics to tour the school and see in possession of beer have re-for themselves.

The teacher, sulled in f'nes here in the police Reginald Evans, 42, said court of Judee Charles Wallace, new Beechcroft School would be Wallace K. Berndt, Iowa Falls, the first nf its kind in London. Iwas fined $20 for leaving the PRICES GOOD died early yesterday morning St. Paul Park, Charles at a Decorah hospital, are Richfield, Mel, Oelwein. friL'! prentTsTturner Mi 4 P.M.

(Courir Photo) scene of an accident, and Agnes G. Balvanz, Alden, was BOSTON FOR BOSTON New Summer Fun Facility for West Union -vs. 'and 2 sons INDEPENDENCE Services for Prentiss Turner, 84. retired LEANDER GERLEMAN I Independence area farmer who OSSIAN Services for Le-'died yesterday morning at an Gerleman, 51, of rual1 Independence hospital following Boston, was so-named $35 for leaving the scene in 1630 after the Boston in Lin- of a collision. colnshire, England, the leading David Barhite, Iowa Falls, West Union in a number of years, will he open daily from 1 to 5 and 7 (o 9 p.

m. Swim Ictsons will be given during the morning period. The pool, financed by a bond issue, is heated. Cuddy Bernau, swimming pool board chairman at West Union, performs final flean-up operations Thursday on the city's new $100,000 pool, scheduled In open Tuesday, Memorial Day. The pool, the first in town from which the Puritans and Robert W.

Parks, Alexand-had come, according to the En- er, were fined $25 each as mi-cyclopaedia Britannica. Inors in possession of beer. Ossian who died Friday morn-1 surgery, have been tentatively ing at his home, will be 10 set for 11 a m. tomorrow at a m. tomorrow at St.

Francis the First Methodist Church; I ii HIM ft.