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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1952
Page
16
The article describes Jackie the chimp at the Anthony circus, noting her diet of condensed milk, fruit, and milk, and her nightly sleep in a portable cage. Trainer Anthony touts Jackie’s animal language, curiosity, and rapid learning including stilts and a taut wire. He plans to add a second chimp, despite potential crowd reactions.
Edwin C. Pancoast son of Rev and Mrs C L Pancoast has returned to the United States on leave after serving more than two years in Germany with the U S Foreign Service. He is information officer at the American consulate in Bremen and travels with his wife and son Laurence. They plan to return to Bremen in mid October. His parents are former Cedar Rapids residents.
MT PLEASANT Iowa Wesleyan college announces an orientation program for all new students to begin the 1952 53 academic year. Students will meet in the Wesleyan chapel for a general assembly where the dean Dr John Sylvester Smith will greet them and President Chadwick will outline the college’s purpose. The Public Relations Office will be discussed by Orville P Loper. New student registration spans Sept 8 to Sept 10 in the PEO Library and Library Annex with classes starting Sept 10 at 730 am.
A large 1937 portrait of Dr Knut Gjerset, Luther College professor and former American Norwegian Museum director, joins Decorah museum holdings. Painted by Chicago artist Richard Chase, it was donated by the Gjerset family after Gjerset's 1936 death. he authored a History of the Norwegian People.
The subject helped found the Norwegian American Historical Association in 1925 and was named a Knight of the First Order of St. Olaf by the Norwegian king for contributions to Norwegian culture.
In Johnson County District Court four civil actions allege injuries from an auto accident near Tiffin in August. Plaintiffs include Walter R. Hill, his wife, daughter and mother-in-law Hazel L. Ryan of East Moline, against Richard Dobbs of Davenport.
The Iowa Firemen's Association convention gathers in Bellevue on September 16 and 17 with registration starting September 15 at the Bellevue fire station. Events include a get acquainted session opening ceremonies at 9 am in the public square, contests at the school grounds, a 7 30 pm parade, and a 9 pm dance.
Frank Nye reports on the Ike and Dick Clubs of America where supporters pay 1 per member to receive I D cards. Members must recruit 10 more and submit names and addresses to national headquarters. The piece also sketches campaign actions in Iowa including Brannan’s visit to Vinton and Kasson, Minn., and local party organizing with Linn and Winneshiek counties preparing caravans and headquarters.
Freshman days at Luther College are scheduled for September 5 through 9 with representation from sixteen states and three foreign countries China Norway and South Africa. Enrollment officials note a likely larger female cohort in the first year since coeducation began in 1936. Registration for upperclassmen and transfers runs September 8 and 9. Homecoming is planned for October 10 to 12 with the new main building dedicated. The Norse football team will face the Loras Hawks.
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