Career Fire Captain George Maly Retires After 27 Years
Cedar Rapids firefighter George Maly, promoted to captain in 1956, retires after nearly 27 years of service. He recalls early training, shifts, and landmark fires, notes improvements like resuscitators and breathing apparatus, and reflects on changes in building construction and sprinkler use.
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George Maly
Maly
Cedar Rapids
Army Air Force
England
Fire Department
Mary
Clowns Revue Set for Fall in Cedar Rapids
The Friday Morning Optimists sponsor Clowns Revue a family variety show in Cedar Rapids at Veterans Memorial ball park September 16 and 17 with two performances daily. European acts from San Jose California will perform along with small animal acts jugglers and clowns. Proceeds go to Camp Good Health Camp Wapsie and the Jane Boyd Community House with further ticket details to be announced.
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Cedar Rapids
San Jose
Calif
Veterans Memorial Ball Park
Camp Good Health
Camp Wapsie
Jane Boyd
Ellis YMCA Penny Hunt and Goldfish Swim Schedule
The Ellis branch YMCA hosts a penny hunt and goldfish swim for 7 to 9 year olds from 1 39 to 2 30 pm and 10 to 12 year olds from 2 30 to 3 30 pm on Wednesday with special pennies for prizes. An open swim follows Thursday from 1 30 to 3 pm for 7 to 9 year olds and 3 to 4 30 pm for 10 to 12 year olds. Non members pay 50 cents. Junior high members swim with guests free 4 30 to 6 pm. Registration for second session lessons occurs this week. Contact 362 3176.
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Ellis Branch
YMCA
Unusual Items In Costume Sale At Guthrie
MINNEAPOLIS A full Guthrie Prop and Costume Sale runs July 24 through 26 in Dayton's eighth floor auditorium. More than 1,000 costumes plus jewelry helmets masks and furniture and miscellaneous items will be offered from 1.50 to 150 dollars. All proceeds go to the Guthrie theater. A Turkish bath and a complete suit of Greek armor are among the unique items.
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Minneapolis
Guthrie
Walter Mitty
Dayton
Guthrie Theater
Quilting Demonstration at Seminole Valley Farm
The Sokol quilters will demonstrate quilting today from 1 to 4 p.m. at Seminole Valley farm as part of a summer craft series. The farm is open to the public Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 3 to 7 p.m. in Seminole Valley park.
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Sokol
Seminole Valley Farm
Seminole Valley Park
Motorist Keeps Puff Adder for Thieves in Car Trunk
A cautious driver in Graaf-Reinet South Africa stores a poisonous puff adder in the trunk to deter would be thieves. The action reflects local crime concerns and the risky measure taken by the motorist amid theft fears.
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Graaff Reinet
Afri Ca
Memorial donations and tributes listed for multiple individuals
A sequence of memorial gifts and expressions of remembrance from families and organizations. Items include donations in memory of Harold E Griswold Scott Harvey Frank Loufek C C Drew and others from relatives neighbors and companies such as Mid land Industries B and H C P Gethsemane Shrine No 1 Iowa District Council C S A O H and families like Funcke and Miller. Monetary amounts shown include 50 25 and 18 44 with various names and groups referenced.
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Scott Harvey
Midland Industries, Inc
Frank Loufek
B. and
H.C.P
Circus stunt ends in crash at Nottingham festival
Tom Pretty volunteered to test a human cannonball device at a Nottingham festival. He was launched about 30 feet, landing in his back garden with a wrenched back and a mild electric shock. He blamed a slipped trigger and potential explosive capsule.
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Queenborough
England
Tom Pretty
Pretty
Fred Frinton
Notable Left-Handed Figures Across History
Julius Caesar and other famous left handers including Pablo Picasso Charles Chaplin Paul McCartney and Elizabeth the Queen Mother are listed as notable examples sharpening insight into handedness and ambition.
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Julius Caesar
Pablo Picasso
Charles Chaplin
Beatle
Paul McCartney
Queen Mother
Elizabeth
Great Britain
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