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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1966

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Alphabetical Tail Enders Suffer By Robert Moses

London AP reports Dr Trevor Weston studied whether alphabetical order affects life from cradle to grave. He recalls childhood impressions as the last in line and argues that tail-end initials may face disadvantages in exams jobs and service. The article notes his claim of discovering a broad, rational basis for this effect.

Robert Moses London Trevor Weston Dr. Weston Medical News Weston

Camp Wakonda Named for New Hawkeye Camp

The Hawkeye Area Council chose Wakonda as the name for its new camp beside Camp Waubeek near Waubeek. The scout executive board selected the name at its January meeting. Dale Kiecksee reported 957 scouts have registered for the 1966 summer program. the new camp will house 75 campers weekly, with plans to expand to 200. Camp Waubeek will add 150 per week. A planning session is set for Saturday at Wendy Oaks Country Club near Springville. P. F. Bezanson is newly elected to the council camping board. Dr. Weston discussed life expectancy and health trends in the S to Z surname group.

Wakonda Hawkeye Area Boy Scouts Camp Waubeek Waubeek Scout Dale Kiecksee Cedar Rapids Mer Wendy Oaks Country Club Springville P. F. Bezanson

New Community House Names New Board Member

At a Jane Boyd Community House board meeting one director, Alvin F. Prucha, resigned after years on the board and a prior presidency. Mrs. Richard Sedlacek was elected as director and is founder and co director of the Community House Preschool. The year’s report shows total event attendance of 77 693, up 4 585 from the prior year.

Jane Boyd Community House Alvin F. Prucha Richard Sedlacek Community House

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