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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1973

Page

12

Gifts to Science Fair Near Half of Goal

Contributions to the Eastern Iowa Science Fair total about 2,568, reaching roughly 50 percent of the goal. John Wise, chairman of the fundraising committee, announced at a Monday night board meeting at Kirkwood Community College that most gifts come from business and professional groups, with some firms outside Cedar Rapids. The 14th annual fair will take place March 31 and April 1 at Washington Senior High School, with free entry for students and the public.

John Wise Wise Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids Washington Senior High School

Six Foot Cherry Pie Honors Washington Birthday at Utah

Jay Jones, a Ballif Hall baker at the University of Utah, created a six foot cherry pie weighing 230 pounds for George Washington's birthday. It required six oven sections, used 30,000 cherries and 13 gallons of whipped cream, with crust area of 4 071 square inches and a total length of 19 feet, feeding 10 018 people.

Salt Lake City Jay Jones Ballif Hall University of Utah George Washington

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