Sorensen Leads Marion School District With New Goals
Richard M. Sorensen, Marion’s new superintendent since July 1, emphasizes education as shaping the total child. He outlined objectives to boost reading writing speaking, math concepts, science curiosity, health, civic responsibility, leisure, conservation, and vocational guidance, aiming for consistent high conduct and grade-level communication. He met with The Gazette and spoke briefly with James A. Bayne, Linn-Mar superintendent.
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Marion Council Considers Third Reading On Dance Supervision
Marion council expected Monday night to take a third reading on the dance supervision ordinance amid objections to the supervision fee raised by tavern owners. The agenda also includes rezoning changes from James Copper for developments in South Marion and consideration of Copper’s South Marion Heights preliminary plat. A discussion to add an R-3A residential multiple dwelling district is listed for the same meeting.
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Camp Fire Girls Outing Menahke Camp July 20 at Park
Marion Camp Fire Girls announce Camp Menahka a four day session July 20 23 at Thomas Park with daily 9 am to 3 pm. Theme Scotland instructors and unit leaders listed plus junior hi helpers. Open to all Marion girls in grades 2-7 register by contacting Cedar Rapids Camp Fire office.
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Costume Parade Tops Marion Ridiculous Days Event
Marion merchants plan Ridiculous Days Friday and Saturday with a parade at 9 30 a m parade route Seventh avenue from Farm Market to city park Judges include Mayor Ralph W Potter City Manager Peter F Crivar and Greg Hapgood four silver dollar prizes in each children division ages 6 and under and 7 to 14 free movie for costumed youngsters 1 to 3 p m Marion Chamber retail division sponsors event with park prizes Saturday at 5 p m
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Past Pioneer Trail Unearths German Legacy Across Midwest
Charting the Hiawatha Pioneer Trail, the article recounts stops from New Ulm and Mankato to St Paul and Minneapolis, then north to Wisconsin and Illinois. It highlights historic sites, ethnic settlements, and era tales from fur posts to Norse colleges and Grant era landmarks.
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Johnson County Boots Health Board Plan Clears Hurdle
Iowa City reports Swisher approved formation of a county health board and all cities in Johnson County have given their approval. The League of Women Voters and a citizens committee backed the plan with final action to be taken by the board, with eleven members to be appointed from West Branch and Davenport area.
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