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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1973
Page
5
Classes start Monday in the Marion Independent district marking the second week of the teachers workshop. The roster names Dr. Richard M. Sorensen as superintendent and lists numerous principals, teachers, specialists, and staff across elementary, middle, and high schools.
Marion water board of trustees will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall. Bids will be accepted for work on the department's new building on First Street nearing completion. North Star homemakers club meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Gunderson's in rural Springville. election of officers set. Kieckhaefer rites for Scott A. Kieckhaefer held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Murdoch chapel. burial Cedar Memorial. Casket will be closed. gifts to Lutheran Church of the Resurrection welcomed. John Fillmore and wife sold their 1240 Washington Dr. home. buyers are Mr. and Mrs. David Staton of 383 Twenty-ninth St. Possession given today. moving to Stone City. Sale by John Zachar Jr. & Co. Completes School Myra Wenger Clayton of Charles City has completed a cosmetology course at James College of Hair Styling in Mason City and will work in Charles City. Linn chapter Order of Demolay to meet Monday at 7 p.m. in Masonic temple. Wee Wisdom Pre-school has openings for full semester. Ruth Warnke 377-1963. Adv. Salesperson wanted, part or full time. Queen & Teen. Adv.
Public Safety Commissioner Michael M. Sellers warns motorists to avoid carrying gasoline in trunks to reduce fire risk. He notes one gallon of gasoline has explosive potential like dynamite and spills can fill trunks with ignitable vapors. He cites 1973 fire fatalities and cites proper containers and 90 percent fill to allow expansion.
Leta McShane of Springville, 98, receives the oldest maiden prize at the Old Settlers association reunion. Cousin Kenneth McShane, association president, congratulates her as others win titles for oldest couple, oldest man and woman, youngest new member, and farthest distance travel. Martin Wiley of Cedar Rapids elected 1974 association president.
Margaret A. Alexander of the University of Iowa is awarded 14696 dollars by the National Endowment for the Humanities for a research project in art history in Washington D C. The grant supports a study on cultural artifacts and historical contexts.
Marion lodge No. 6 AF and AM will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic temple for work in the third degree. Also Linn Mar board committee on transportation and buildings and grounds meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the administration building. Garage sale at 820 First Avenue Marion August 24 25 26 9 to 7. 30 years ago Ion Antonescu left Bucharest for Hitler's headquarters in wartime context.
Marion police chief urges caution as school opens in Marion Independent and Linn-Mar districts on Monday. Drivers should watch for children, use safe crossing practices, and follow seven pedestrian rules to prevent accidents. YMCA signups begin Thursday through Sept. 8, and the Evening Literature meeting will discuss The Drifters by James A. Michener at Mrs. Merulla’s home.
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