Early Christmas mailing urged by Cedar Rapids post office
Postmaster E R Petra urges advance Christmas mailing with labels do not open until Christmas and added safety tips. Cedar Rapids processed millions of letters parcels and circulars last season and expects higher totals this year. Recommendations include using heaty wrapping four ties two ways, returning address, marking may be opened for postal inspection, and mailing by Dec 14 for local delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Fishwild
Arthur Summerfield
Cedar Rapids
Ron Tainee
Post Office Department
Ceidar Rapids
Budget Institute Opens Its First Session Tuesday
The National Association of Cost Accountants sponsors a two part Budget Institute starting Tuesday at the Municipal Airport Terminal dining room. The 3 p.m. program on Budget Forecasting includes D L Sweeney and Cedar Rapids professionals from Collins Radio, Iowa Electric Light and Power, and Link-Bell Speeders. A 6 30 dinner follows. A second session on Budget Control is planned for mid January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Cost Accountants
D. L. Sweeney
College of Commerce
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
R. J. Frederick
Collins Radio Company
W. H. Barnum
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
K. T. Rudd
Link-Bell Speeders Corporation
London broker shaves at table with fry shaver
Philip Cunliffe-Lister, a prominent young London stock broker, was seen giving himself a shave with a small non electric fry shaver at a West End nightclub, addressing concerns about a five o clock shadow during late dining.
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London
INS
Philip Cunliffe-Lister
West
Propwash by Lou Braver on de Havilland’s Aviation Griefs
A retrospective on Sir Geoffrey de Havilland, famed maker of Mosquito bombers and Comet airliners, whose fortunes and family were devastated by aviation disasters. The article recounts wartime aircraft, personal losses, and a landmark crash investigation with a plastic cabin model testing skin rupture at high altitude.
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Lou Braver
Aviation
de Havilland
Hanes
Geoffrey de Savilland
Sir Geoffrey
RAF
John
Goeffrey
Jaycees Yule Party Set for Wednesday
The annual Junior Chamber of Commerce Christmas party for members and their youngsters is scheduled for Wednesday in the Chamber of Commerce building. The dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Reservations should be made by telephoning 4-A195. The program ends by 8 p.m. Santa Claus will appear, a Christmas movie shown, and favors and candy provided for the children.
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Unamoer Ue Commerce
Chamber of Commersee
St . P.n
Hae
Ibec of Commerce
Ibwve
Santa Claus
Yule Light Contest Rules Announced by Local Agencies
The 1984 Christmas Home Lighting contest in Cedar Rapids, co sponsored by the Playground and Recreation Commission and Iowa Electric Light and Power Company, will divide the city into four districts for judging. Entries must be in place by December 24 and lit nightly through January 1. Judges score on artistic effect originality conformity to Christmas spirit and ingenuity. Prizes go to top finishers in each district with a grand prize for best home in the city.
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Tues and
Playground and Recreation Commission
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Coder Rapids
Cedar Rapids
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