Tuba Pioneer Gary McCurdy Beats Back Mockery In Iowa
Gary McCurdy of Washington Iowa reflects on early taunts about his 40 pound tuba while recounting a life shaped by the instrument. He performs writes and publishes music for tuba, founded Tuba Materials Center in 1970, and hopes for broader acceptance of the instrument despite modest annual earnings.
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Iowa
Gary McCurdy
Panora
Gary
West Everetts Music Co
Washington
Navy
University of Iowa
Japan
California
Europe
Soviet Union
William Bell
Perry
Tuba Materials Center
Tuba Music Publishing
Mount Mercy hosts spring film series in McRaith Auditorium
The Mount Mercy College Cultural Affairs Committee sponsors a weekly film series through the spring term. Free admission, Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in McRaith Auditorium Warde Hall begin February 6 with Manhattan. February titles include Yojimbo, The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, Confidence, plus many classics such as The Third Man and East of Eden.
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Mount Mercy College
McRaith Auditorium
Warde Hall
Woody Allen
Manhattan
Clint Eastwood
Legion Auxiliary to Meet. Luncheon Planned Saturday
Past presidents of Marion American Legion Auxiliary Unit 298 will meet at the post on Saturday. A 12:30 p.m. luncheon will be served. Also noted are medical emergencies at 637 13th St at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday and at 1165 Ridge Drive at 10:32 p.m. Wednesday. A mistaken alarm occurred at 3205 Eighth St at 5:17 p.m. Wednesday and medical emergencies at 3320 Armar Drive and 637 13th St again.
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Legion Auxiliary
Marion American Legion Auxiliary Unit
13Th St
Eighth St
Ridge Drive
Armar Drive
Districtwide Parents Organization to Meet at Longfellow School
Iowa City parents group will hold its monthly meeting at Longfellow School 1130 Seymour Ave starting 11 45 a m on Wednesday. Superintendent David Cronin will discuss the school improvement proposal. For more information contact Claire Gerber 354 1673. In 1941 the United Service Organization was founded.
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Iowa City
Longfellow
Seymour Ave
David Cronin
Claire Gerber
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