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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1961

Page

3

Marion Girl Aims for Job in Foreign Service

Marion high school senior Barb Sorg discusses her hopes to enter the U.S. foreign service after hosting a 1960 61 AF S student from Argentina in her home and spending a summer in Norway. She plans to major in foreign language, aims for Oslo University, and has applied to colleges including Wellesley Stanford and Pomona.

Marion Arb Sorg U. S. Foreign Service Marion High School Norway Barb N. F. Sorg Washington Sr Marion High Cristina Menegazzo San Juan Argentina Sorgs A.F.S University At Oslo U. S Midwest Trondheim Ole R. Henriksen Mr. Henriksen Henriksens Anne-Marie U.S Cris Sorg Wellesley Boston Stanford University California Pomona College Claremont Calif Barbara Sorg

Marion Rural School Christmas Program Thursday Evening

The Marion rural elementary Christmas program is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the gym Grades one through three will sing the Christmas story Kindergarten children participate Mrs Robert Fluent is in charge of singing and Richard Reid leads the junior band Irving PTA to present a Christmas program Tuesday at 7 p m at the school

Marion Rural School Robert Fluent Richard Reid

Masonic Lodge and Cub Scouts Meet in Town

Marion lodge No. 6 AF and AM meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic temple with officer elections. Cub Scouts Pack 58 meets Monday at 7 p m in the American Legion hall and collects canned goods for a Christmas basket. Storms Ben Franklin offers Christmas stock and a Monday morning sale on dish towels.

Cub American Legion Hall Storm Ben Franklin IOOF

Waukon Man Begins One Year Term at State Penitentiary

Leonard Wei pert, 46, of Waukon started a one year term at Fort Madison after being sentenced for a drunken driving third offense filed December 3. Judge E B Shaw presided over the case.

Waukon Man Waukon Leonard Weipert Fort Madison E. B. Shaw

Copper Miners Die in 350 Foot Mine Elevator Crash

Twelve copper miners plunged to their deaths at the Atacocha mine near Cerro de Pasco Peru when the elevator cable broke. Rescue efforts followed as authorities investigated the accident and the cause of the failure.

Cerro DE Pasco Peru Atacocha Here

Providence Hospitals Scrap Green Christmas Trees for Safety

Providence hospitals have agreed to forgo traditional green Christmas trees this year as a safety measure, citing potential hazards and a focus on patient safety. The decision affects holiday decorations across facilities in the Providence area.

Providence Providence Hospitals

Church Notes and Community Christmas Carols Schedule

Church and community groups outline weekly activities across First Baptist Grace Baptist Christian St. Paul's Lutheran Methodist Presbyterian and related events. Services rehearsals youth carols living nativity caroling at Oakdale and Christmas programs are listed with times and locations. Also notes a Bay House home purchase by Jerry B Gilbert from Sioux Falls and sale details.

United Youth Fellowship Christian Church Baptist Christian Methodist

Marion YMCA Building to Feature Pool Planned

Marion Y building plans progress with a swimming pool. Architects Brown and Healey of Cedar Rapids are on site developing the design for the Marion YMCA. Alternatively, a Christmas party by Kings Daughters is set for Tuesday at Bishop's Lindale Plaza with baskets for a needy family.

Marion Ymca George Murdoch Brown and Healey Cedar Rapids Circle of Kings Daughters Bishop’s Lindale Plaza

Hinds Elected Worshipful Master Of Trojan Lodge 548

Francis G. Hinds is named worshipful master of Trojan Lodge No. 548 AF and AM for 1962. Other officers elected include Maurice E. Barnes senior warden Milo R. Hartl junior warden Z N Lundy treasurer and James E Cippera secretary. Installation set for Jan 5 at the Masonic temple. YMCA activities note Monday games Jack's Skelly vs Dave's Standard Siders Sliders vs American Legion Collins Tech vs Smith Champlin at 6 45 8 and 9 15 p.m. Junior high gym at 4 p.m. Recreational swimming at 5 45. Tuesday archery at 5 30 p.m. Church and city meetings listed for Sunday and Monday. Marion Woman's club plans a 7 30 p.m. meeting at the public library with a Christmas party afterward.

Francis G. Hinds Trojan Lodge Maurice E. Barnes Milo R. Hartl Z.N. Lundy James E. Cippera Masonic Temple YMCA Industrial Basketball League Jack’s Skelly l Dave’s Siders Sliders American Legion Collins Tech Smith Champlin

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