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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1977

Page

7

Club Concert Is Set By Marion Musical Literary Club

The Marion Musical Literary Club schedules its annual spring concert next Sunday at 7 30 p m at First United Presbyterian church directed by Mrs Marion Hulin The program features a medley The Heart of America and songs like My Sweet Lady Amazing Grace and more with soloists Joylh West Elaine Endre Joyce Bennett Joyce Abodee ly Evelyn Lorel and Georgia Van Berkum Also included are vocal and instrumental selections and the public is invited to attend.

Marion Joylh West Elaine Endre Joyce Bennett Joyce Abodeely Evelyn Lorel Georgia van Berkum

Two Plays at Vernon Junior High Eighth graders stage two one act plays

Vernon junior high eighth grade dramatics club presents Thursdays-at Home and Tramps Teens and the Terrors, with cast lists for both productions. Directors are Carolyn Eversole and Carol Staehle. Admission is free. Eta Iota Beta Sigma Phi meets at 7 45 p m in Mrs. Lynn Coles home. Marion's Olde Barn Players plan a drama presentation.

Lisa Nove Lisa Kopetsky Kevin Thomas Lynette Anderson Matt Miller Morris Fleming Jim McGarrahan Pat Grady Shelly Smith Vicki Hemmingsen Leslie Holm Stuart Farmer Julie Larsen Gwen DeWoody Lanette Hauser Keith Miller Carolyn Eversole Carol Staehle Eta Iota Beta Sigma Phi Lynn Cole Twenty-sixth Avenue Marion The Olde Barn Players

Break-in at Denny's D-X Station in Independence

Police investigate robbery at the Denny's D-X station in downtown Independence. Sunday night break-in damaged a door window and about 90 dollars in cash is missing.

Independence Denny’s

Legislative impasse on Iowa education funding nears resolution

Des Moines reports the Iowa house and senate clash over 1977 78 operating funds for education agencies. House budget trails Gov Ray by 4.8 million, senate sits about 800 thousand above. lawmakers expect a compromise closer to the senate figure. Sen Palmer cites reason over budget allocations impacting resources. Chamber events in Sioux City and Dubuque bring lawmakers together for meals and celebratory gatherings to discuss mutual issues.

Des Moines Iowa House Senate House Robert Ray

Price Gains Beat Income Despite Inflation Rise

The Census Bureau reports 1975 median household income rose 5 percent to 11,800 dollars, but prices climbed 9 percent, eroding purchasing power by 3 percent. In March 1976, 11.6 percent of households earned 25,000 or more, comprising 30 percent of income, while about 20 percent earned less than 5,000 dollars, representing 4 percent of total income.

Washington Census Bureau

Commercial Credit Offers Flexible Loans For Everyday Needs

Commercial Credit promotes over sixty years of service offering loans from a few hundred dollars to five thousand dollars. Call for options and assistance.

Commercial Credit ED Control Data Corporation Center Point Road N.E

EPA Grants to Area Towns in Eastern Iowa

Eight Eastern Iowa towns receive EPA reimbursements for sewage treatment plant construction under the federal water pollution control act. Grants range from 700 to 49,400 dollars, with Cedar Rapids receiving two grants of 49,400 and 11,500 dollars respectively. Also notes conductor Leopold Stokowski is 95 today.

Washington, D.C Iowa Mike Blouin Environmental Protection Agency Preston Manchester Low Moor Grand Mound Farley Oxford Junction Lisbon Cedar Rapids EPA

Robins Post Office Reopens in Garage Conversion

In Robins Iowa residents band together to rebuild the post office after a March fire. Jackie Bateman operates from a garage space loaned by Mayor Joe LeGrand with a four hour daily schedule. The new facility will host 32 box customers while a permanent site is planned.

Robins Jackie Baterhan Postal Service Bateman Joe LeGrand

Cardinal Conway Dies in Ireland at 64

Cardinal William Conway, primate of Ireland and Northern Ireland, known for denouncing terrorism, died Sunday at age 64 after an illness. The report notes his leadership spanned the Republic and Northern Ireland.

Armagh Northern Ireland William Cardinal Conway Irish Republic

Doolittle Raid Noted in World War II History

In 1942 on this date Lt. Col. James Doolittle led a squadron of 16 B25 bombers against Japan marking the first air raid in World War II. The piece also offers travel tips guidance about avoiding risky seating positions in emergencies.

Col James Doolittle Japan

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