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East Iowans recall Bob Hope memories across generations
Readers share warm anecdotes of Bob Hope appearances from Brigham City Utah to Waterloo Iowa. Letters recount hospital visits at Bushnell General, USO shows on carriers, Christmas events, and Cedar Rapids Five Seasons Center shows lasting as a cultural touchstone.
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The
Gazette
Bob Hope
Our
Army Hospital
Brigham City
Utah
Bob
Bing Crosby
Jerry Colonna
University of Utah
Bushnell General Hospital
Hope
Myrna G. Brouillard
Hiawatha
Dean Warner
Cedar Rapids
6Th Army
Fort Ord
Calif
Phil Harris
Tom
Greg
Lake Tahoe
Mitchell
Pier 91
Seattle
Navy Base
Yorktown
USO
Waterloo
Iowa
Amvets
Five Seasons Center
U.S. Cellular Center
Dave Metz
Showtime
Bel Air
Mr. Hope
Chicago
Northwestern University
Northwestern
California
Doris Day
Delores
Jane Payseur
Mercy Hospital