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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1983
Page
24
The Wellman Advance editor notes signs fail in dry weather echoing a family saying. The Wellman fair runs seven days with no rain. Lone Tree Reporter Bill Crawford credits Herb and Berneda Schnoebelen for a rare inch of rain after their hot air balloon ride plan avoided rain.
The Montezuma Republican reports Waldo Vanney remarked that last week’s 95 degree heat felt like fall, capturing local reaction to the unusual cool spell.
The Cloth Shop in Belle Plaine opened with a giant zipper image instead of a ribbon cutting. A photo of the oversized zipper appeared in The Belle Plaine Union, highlighting the unusual launch moment.
Fayette residents support community pride as the Jaycees sell T shirts for five dollars each. About 120 shirts have been bought, bearing the slogan Fayette It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This.
Mary Meland of the Oelwein Daily Register described filling in for vacationing staff and the confusion of handling sports society and news. She devised a hat system including a sports cap a press-crest visor and a wicker veil to cue her current beat.
At least 14 acres in the payment in kind program on the Carroll Conklin farm 144 miles east of Independence were used as an aerial sign for PIK. Barb McFerran, Independence Newspapers news editor, photographed the giant Sudan grass sculpture spelling PIK in the field.
Waukon athlete Bill Tobin, 81, pursues finishing an 18 hole round at his age. He began golfing at 62 and plays daily, noting rounds of 41 or 42 are his current best and that he has shot his age at 78 and 80.
Editors note Elizabeth Taylor plans a likely marriage while a family celebration at the Art Kern farm near Dyersville features a parachute jump for a 50th anniversary gift. Bob Kern, a parachute instructor from El Paso, jumps with his son Randy and Craig Hansen, who films the stunt in 7 000 feet altitude.
The eighth annual Keokuk County Arts and Crafts Festival will take place September 24 at the Keokuk County Expo grounds east of Sigourney. The event runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free. Registration info through Kathy Grant at 515-622-3151 or Mrs. Ralph Bruns at 515-622-2815.
A Des Moines survey finds average elected official pay up 2.4 percent this year after 4.2 percent last year. County attorneys remain top earners at about 22 thousand dollars, with Polk County leading at 48,256. Sheriffs average 21,510 with Polk County’s 35,015 highest in the state.
The Gazette notes upcoming gatherings including the 48th McCalley Family Reunion August 28 at the Lions Club park Walker with 12:30 potluck. Gott Reunion today at English Pavilion Thomas Park Marion with 12:30 potluck. Crowbaugh Reunion August 28 at Hannen Park Blairstown noon. Washington High School Class of 1928 55th reunion October 1 at Cedar Rapids Country Club. 17th Bombardment Group WWII reunion September 22-24 in Washington DC. Call details provided.
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