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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1988
Page
4
Sun scorch dominates a modern heat spell as residents share memories of 1936. Svoboda and Smith recount long summers with creeks, shade trees, and hand fans while neighbors recall hard farm days and low wages. Stories compare drought, air conditioning, and pollution across eras.
Today includes a 25 mile bike ride from Greene Square Park in Shueyville and Ely at 8 a.m. The Cedar Rapids Skyhawks host a radio controlled air plane contest at Seminole Valley Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Amana Colonies host a bluegrass festival, Williamsburg hosts a beach party with 1950s and 60s acts, Shellsburg hosts a night parade and dance, and multiple theater showings run at the University of Iowa and Cedar Rapids venues with tickets listed.
Community Heat Relief Project organizers report low attendance at cedar rapids shelters with few elderly visitors staying for four hours. hospitals note small crowds seeking relief while no deaths are confirmed. Rides arranged via United Way hotline 398-5364.
The Rev. Gary Jenkins arrives from Christ Chapel Virginia to lead First Assembly of God Cedar Rapids with 10 15 a m and 6 30 p m services He has 12 years in Woodbridge and led mission teams to Nigeria West Africa and the Dominican Republic He and wife Charlotte have three children Greg Kimberly and Julie Also noted are anniversary events for Bethel AME Cedar Rapids and other church activities across the area including Open Door Puppeteers and St John the Baptist Orthodox Church anniversary observance.
The log lists individuals charged with drunken driving along with arrest times and locations. Ronald Bearbower at E-34 exit I-380 at 5 30 p.m. on Wednesday. James Heskie on the 16th Avenue SW viaduct at 1 59 a.m. Friday. Lorie Hopker at I 380 and 32nd Street NE at 12 50 a.m. Friday. The record also notes multiple medical emergencies, car fires, alarms, and an overheated elevator on Thursday and Friday with precise addresses and times.
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