Military Briefs Highlight Promotions and Assignments
Multiple service members and family connections are noted for new ranks, training, or assignments. Dennis L. Fontinel is promoted at Aviano Italy as a munitions storage specialist. Adam B. Steinert arrives at Fort Polk Louisiana as a motor vehicle mechanic. Molli L. McCroy stationed at Luke AFB Arizona after completing a disbursement accounting course at Sheppard Texas. Navy Airman David Burris on leave at home in Iowa for Christmas then back to Memphis. Jack C. Miller assigned to Lowry AFB Colorado for munitions and weapons maintenance training after Lackland basic. Scott E. Kelley to Lowry for avionics instruction after Lackland. Kevin C. Weatherbee to Keesler for avionics after Lackland. Lance Cpl. Lynn W. Garwood promoted in Alaska. Randy E. Dietzman stationed at Dyess AFB Texas after Keesler electronics. Jeffrey S. Block assigned to munitions and weapons maintenance at Lowry after Lackland. Clayton A. Jensen assigned to missile maintenance at Chanute after Lackland. Barbara J. Hansel training in security police at Lackland after basic. Janet L. Cantor commissioned as Navy Ensign after Aviation Officer Candidate School at Pensacola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Jack C. Miller
Judy K. Miller
Belle Plaine
Lowry Air Force Base
Colo
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Jeffrey S. Block
Wilber A. Block
Guttenberg
Chore Services Pact Extended By Linn County Board
The Linn County Board of Supervisors extended by six months a contract giving financial aid to the Council on Aging Chore Services program. The extension preserves about 7,000 of 18,000 revenue sharing funds for 1981 operations, with potential for more help if revenue becomes available. The program assists elderly residents with home tasks like storm window work and leaf raking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council On Aging
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Dick Osing
Osing
Norwegia n Couple Stays in U.S. After Visa Delays
Lasse and Anne Hertel from Norway avoid deportation as U S immigration stalled during Carter era checks on visas. Hertel, 27, secured a permanent job at Rockwell Collins after Labor Department approval, and their U S born son reinforces ties in Cedar Rapids. The couple now faces whether to pursue citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasse
Anne Hertel
Norway
United States
Hertel
Rockwell-Collins
U.S
Collins
Department of Labor
Hertels
Carter
Iran
Labor Department
Cedar Rapids
Thompson heads Exchange Club in Cedar Rapids
Dick Thompson at 210 Johnson Ave NW was elected president of Cedar Rapids Exchange Club at its organizational meeting today. Ken Allers named vice president Charles Graybill secretary Jim Nielsen treasurer. Board members include Robert Carlson Edward Kellett Charles Klohs Duane Gemae lich Leon Schmidt Fred Stiglitz. Sponsored by the Exchange Club of Waterloo sponsoring committee men Ken Asa and O J Keiper. Charter to be received January 31 1981.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Thompson
Johnson Ave
New Exchange Club
Cedar Rapids
Ken Allers
Charles Graybill
Jim Nielsen
New Club
Robert Carlson
Edward Kettle
Exchange Club of
Waterloo
Ken Asa
O.J. Keiper
King Edward VIII abdicates throne in 1936
On this date in 1936 Britain's King Edward VIII abdicated to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson. His brother the Duke of York became King George VI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Thurs
Britain
Edward VIII
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Duke of York
George VI
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dennis L. Fontinel
Frank Fontinel
Tama
Aviano Air Base
Italy
Louisiana
Adam B. Steinert
Kurt P. Steinert
D Ave
Fort Polk
Fort Knox
Arizona
Molli L. McCroy
John T. McCroy
Independence
Luke Air Force Base
Ariz
Sheppard Air Force Base
Navy
David Burris
Stuart Burris
Meadowlark Lane
Naval Air Station
Memphis
Tenn
Scott E. Kelley
Mary A. Stinnett
Mississippi
Kevin C. Weatherbee
Evert E. Weatherbee
Oelwein
Keesler Air Force Base
Miss
Lance Cpl
Lynn W. Garwood
Merle Garwood
West Post Road
Marine Base
Alaska
Randy E. Dietzman
Ronald Dietzman
Owen St
Dyess Air Force Base
Minois
Clayton A. Jensen
Richard A. Jensen
Coralville
Chanute Air Force Base
Ill
Air National Guard
Barbara J. Hansel
Irene E. Flanegan
Iowa City
Janet L. Cantor
Gordon N. Cantor
Joan A. Cantor
Pensacola
Fla
Henry Witwer
Witwer Insurance
IE Tower
Dale Kueter
Thompson Heads Exchange Club
Charles Klohs
Duane Gemaehlich
Leon Schmidt
Fred Stiglitz
Linn Health Service
Garden Seasons
Hardaware
Mt. Vernon Rd
Smulekoff
RCA
RCA ColorTrak
Colortrak
Iowa
Smul Appliances
Ehoffs
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