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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1978
Page
5
Marion Water Board votes 580000 for 1978 79 up from 542000 due to higher costs and workload increases. Home water rates stay unchanged as a 5 percent usage rise and some late 1977 fees fund the plan. Major projects include Oak Grove Addition and McGowan's 35th Addition.
A five luncheon series begins Wednesday at noon at First United Presbyterian Church. Pastor Jay A. Miller will speak at the first meeting. Rev. Glen W. Lamb of First United Methodist Church speaks February 22. Further speakers to be announced. Public is invited.
Marion Parks and Recreation sets free play time for grade school children at the Community Center on Monday Wednesday and Friday from 3 30 to 4 45 p m daily during winter supervision by staff. First session is Wednesday. For inquiries call 377 4846. Also notes a pierced earring clinic by a licensed nurse Saturday noon to 4. Also barbecued pork ribs shrimp and chicken served Wednesdays at Stickney's Scoreboard. Trojan Masonic Lodge meets Thursday at 7 p m in the Masonic Temple.
The City of Marion netted a profit of 9240 from an auction of miscellaneous equipment held last Saturday. Acting City Clerk Joy Sparenberg said the sale brought a gross profit of 9860. Items included six cars 100 unclaimed bicycles and other gear from several city departments.
The Marion Division Chamber of Commerce schedules two Thursday morning meetings. The Legislative Committee meets at 7 30 at the Country Kitchen and the Retail Bureau at 9 30 in the Farmers State Bank Community Room. An open house at Marion High School’s vocational program is moved to tonight at 7 30 for parents of junior and senior students. Grandchildren Valentine pictures appear in today’s Gazette on pages 20 and 21 of section two.
Janice Cooling of Solon, after 15 years as a secretary and four children, began evening classes at Kirkwood in 1973 to pursue becoming an elementary teacher. She chose Kirkwood for its diverse, age varied student body and plans to transfer to a four year college for a BA.
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