Star Spangled Banner marks Key birth anniversary
The 200th anniversary of Francis Scott Key, author of The Star Spangled Banner, is noted amid debate over the song’s range and lyrics. Critics cite high notes and ambiguous verses while others praise its emotional band appeal and historical significance.
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Francis Scott Key
Key
Washington
Baltimore
Fort Henry
London
Congress
Rich Adkins
Coe College
Chuck Traylor
Kirkwood Community College
Anacreon
Paul Nettl
Traylor
Luman Colton
Wilson Junior High
Jefferson High School
Adkins
Free
Bridal and baby showers honor Mrs Randy Tompkins and others
A roundup of multiple showers held around July 22 honoring brides and moms to be including Mrs Randy Tompkins Grandview and Diane Armbrecht at her parents home. Co hosts, guest counts, and fiancé details are listed for each event along with future weddings and local host addresses. Additional notes include a linen shower for Pam Whiting and a 1907 date marking the founding of the U S Army Air Force now the Air Force.
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Randy Tompkins
Grandview
Rick Cohn
31St St. NE
Sue Reighard
Diane Armbrecht
Allen Armbrecht
Clifton St. NE
Dianne Claypool
Maralee Geiser
Dawn Sanden
Miss Armbrecht
Dennis Fleege
16Th Ave
Donald A. Fleege
Dubuque
Joyce Bird
Pat Pisney
Brookland Drive
Linda Temeyer
Jerry Robinson
William Robinson
Route 2
Marion
Sandy Green
Nancy Hartwig
Tina Robinson
Carla Robinson
Miss Temeyer
John Temeyer
First Ave
Hiawatha
Maxine Ashlock
Golden Court
Frida Miller
Pam Whiting
26Th St. NE
Mark Olson
Ames
Arlene Brant
Otto F. Wiedersberg
Larry Drive
Wiedersberg
Julie Schrader
Kohawk St
Darlene Hovey
Cedar Rapids
Clarice Holland
Dorothy Harger
Lisa Patterson
Gretchen
Pam Smith
Miss Schrader
James Schrader
Walford
Rob Sirowy
Robert Sirowy
Cedar Rapids sixth year plan reviewed for development program
City Council and citizen quadrant committees reviewed past activities and current status at a joint meeting. Six Cedar Rapids neighborhoods are in the program with funds for property acquisition and clearance, site improvements, and housing rehabilitation.
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Cedar Rapids
Citizen Quadrant
Oak Hill
Riverside
St. Patrick’s
Coe-Mount Vernon
Cedar Lake
Daniels
Quadrant
Don Salyer
Salyer
Post nuptial shower honors Tammy on July 24
A post-nuptial shower was held Tuesday July 24 honoring Tammy with friends and family in attendance. The event featured refreshments and warm wishes for the couple.
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Tammy
Mercy volunteers host St Luke's junior visitors for tour
Mercy Hospital volunteers from St. Luke's will join for lunch and a tour on Thursday, August 2, as part of a two way exchange. Mercy juniors will later visit St Luke's Hospital. Volunteer Director Carol Stalberger notes the aim is mutual appreciation and understanding of each hospital's work. Jackie Dunn, daughter of Gerald and Mrs Dunn, will host the St Luke's group.
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Mercy Hospital
St. Luke’s
Mercy’s
St. Luke’s Hospital
Mercy
Carol Stalberger
Jackie Dunn
Gerald Dunn
Muriel Dr. NW
St. Luke's
Chrysler head expects federal loan aid despite heavy losses
Chrysler Corp chairman John Riccardo says a $1 billion federal loan is possible, urging stockholders to lobby Congress as the company reports a second quarter loss of 207 million dollars. He seeks immediate cash credits against future taxes and proposes credits cover extra costs from regulations and future expenditures, while warning of industry competition risks.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corp
John Riccardo
Congress
Chrysler
Riccardo
Lee A. Iacocca
U.S. Treasury
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Vicki Shannon
Gazette
Heaven
John Stafford Smith
Ferdinand Durang
New Zealand
Humane Shelter
Mount Vernon Road
Mrs
Dawn Stigers
C Ave
Dayna
Jerry Dyer
Council St. NE
King
Salt Lake City
Bob King
Don King
Fifth Ave. SE
Joy Rainbow
Karen Helms
Grace Nau
East Post Road SE
Nau
Glen R. Whiting
40Th St
Winston Olson
Westby
Wis
Marilee Fors
William Fors
Des Moines
Frank Chermak
Southland St. SW
Miss Fors
Dennis Douda
Gaylord Kohl
Mount Vernon
United States Army Air Force
Signal Corps
The
Air Force
Laurie Jensen
Jane Boyd
Tammy King
Mercy Volunteers
Lindale Mall
Jhirmack
pHace
Cosmetology College
Capri
Second Ave
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