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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1978
Page
5
Emerson School parents hear Superintendent C. Robert Bennett defend a proposal to move next year’s sixth graders to the junior high. The plan would create a middle school for grades six through eight and would be implemented this year to avoid program cuts.
Principal John Fowler welcomes volunteers for reading at the junior high and staff may extend sixth grade access across the building. Bennett says some buses will be evaluated individually and no more closures are planned. He cites a public relations post and a badly needed fine arts building, while board members weigh the proposals. Additional parent meetings are set for Mentzer, Washington, and Starry schools, with a Friday board session to hear comments.
Don Claussen was named chair of a nine member advisory committee formed by the City Council to study alternatives for the Boyson Road extension amid northeast Marion controversy. Paul Zietlow was elected vice chair. Jeff Schott named secretary in a non voting advisory role.
Three meetings are scheduled by the Marion Division Chamber of Commerce this week. The Legislative Committee convenes Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Country Kitchen, the Retail Bureau meets Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the Farmers State Bank, and a Saturday morning joint session with area legislators is set for 8 a.m. at the Vernon Junior High School media center, changing from its regular time.
The IEEE announced new special certificates for outstanding engineering projects to be awarded at the Eastern Iowa Science and Engineering Fair. The certificates supplement existing awards and were revealed at a pre fair board meeting. Late entries will be accepted with ties to a March 18 19 Washington High School event and printed souvenir program.
Grosset & Dunlap targets 100,000 Nixon supporters with special editions priced at 50 dollars for a cloth bound deluxe copy and 250 dollars for a leather gold presentation edition. Nixon will autograph each copy.
Marion churches announce Lenten services this week. First United Presbyterian hosts Rev. David Polk at a Wednesday noon luncheon open to the public. St Pauls Lutheran holds 7 30 p m services Wednesday with Rev Alvin Barry speaking on My God My God why hast thou forsaken me Faith and Resurrection Lutheran join for a Wednesday 7 30 p m service at Resurrection with Rev John D Huber speaking on My God My God why hast thou forsaken me.
Cedar Rapids brief notes cover hospital club meetings public calls and local ads. Entries include Stroke Club at St Luke's 2 pm Monday room 163, contact Jane Gibson 3987740, and Shaklee deliveries by Lila Hegland 1401 E St SW 3661427. Several ads list businesses, services, and offers across town with phone numbers and hours.
Three persons were charged with drunk driving Monday. Jerry A. Wimner, 45, of 435 34th St. NE, arrested after a crash at 7 p.m. on Mount Vernon Road SE, also charged with failure to stop in an assured clear distance. Leo M. Turner Jr., 47, address not listed, arrested at 4:35 p.m. near the junction of Bertrarfi Road and Highway 13. William R. Sharp, 30, of 1208 Sixth Ave. SE, arrested at 10 p.m. three miles south of Cedar Rapids on Highway 149. Today former Treasury Secretary John Connally is 61.
Patrons report fast service and fresh options at Bishops. They cite crispy chicken and juicy burgers, plus friendly surroundings. The feature invites families to enjoy the changing offerings and welcoming atmosphere.
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