Outdoor Cleveland Classroom Honors Catherine Eckstein
The Cleveland PTSA in Cedar Rapids plans an outdoor classroom at Cleveland school to honor retiring principal Catherine Eckstein after almost 30 years. A fund drive aims to finish by June 15 with a circular stone terrace, benches, shrubs, a sun dial, and an engraved scroll for contributors.
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Cleveland School
Cedar Rapids
Catherine Eckstein
PTS
Cleveland
Cleveland Ptsa
Eckstein
Miss Eckstein
PTSA
Chamber Meet With Gov Ray Set for June 14
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce hosts Gov Robert Ray at noon June 14 in the Roosevelt hotel. Topic focus includes quality of life, industrial growth, economic and social direction for Town and related matters. Reservations by June 12. phone 364-5135. Guests welcome.
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Cedar Rapids
Portugal and Brazil host 5000 mile relay swim event
Hundreds of swimmers will swim in Portugal from June 10 to 11 to celebrate friendship with Brazil. The relay covers about 5000 miles, matching the distance between the two countries. Brazil was once a Portuguese colony.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Brazil
Kirkwood Mt Mercy Set Registration This Week
Kirkwood Community College and Mt. Mercy College announce joint summer sessions with an $11 per credit hour tuition for freshmen and sophomores. Kirkwood registers Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with evening options. Mt. Mercy registers Saturday 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 5 p.m. in Warde hall.
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Mt. Mercy College
Kirkwood Community Colleges
Kirkwood
Linnhall
Mt. Mercy
Warde Hall
Ister
Mary Eleanor
Mercy
Ronald Napier
May Rainfall Totals in Cedar Rapids Surpass Averages
The May rainfall in Cedar Rapids reached 4.55 inches, above the normal 3.59. Yearly precipitation stands at 13.05 inches versus a normal 11.40, with the heaviest rainfalls indicated on the accompanying chart.
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Cedar Rapids
All-Iowa Fair Announces Entertainment Extras and Beautification
All-Iowa fairground activity will increase with free attractions sponsored by Cedar Rapids firms. The June 30 to July 9 fair features Marionette shows, a miniature farm, antique auto exhibits, historic museum displays, and daily fine arts events. Hawk Eye Downs improvements and ongoing sidewalk restorations are highlighted.
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Iowa
Billy Greiner
Greiner
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Hy-Vee
Ray Klein
LaPorte City
Farm
Linn County
Iowa National Mutual Insurance Co
College Western
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
In memory contributions listed from church groups and families
A 1972 church budget section lists numerous in memory gifts from individuals and groups, including George K. Appleby, Clarence M. Groth, Charles W. Mann, and Daisy Zalesky, totaling 3 990 63 dollars. other donors include Sylvia M. Groth and the Daughters of Martha.
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George K. Appleby
Clarence M. Groth
Frank
Clara Groth
Anna Larsen
Sylvia M. Groth
Charles W. Mann
Earl Snyder
Iowa
Daisy Zalesky
Farrell Dyson
Margaret Brammer
Iota Epsilon Chapter
Pr Omicron Sorority
H. C. Jensen
Laguna Hills
Calif
Nellie M. Pfaff
B. C. Bruce
T. Kubicek
Basil
Bruce
Thomas F. McLaughlin
Nashville, Tenn
Martha
Central Park Church
William J. Fieseler
Jaye
Palo
Deda Frank Kubovee
MIT Professor’s Ecology Report Sells Big in Netherlands
The report on environmental control directed by Prof. Dennis Meadows of MIT has become a best seller in the Netherlands with over 150,000 copies sold in two months.
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Amsterdam
Dennis Meadows
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Netherlands
Meadows
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Gov
John Mclivor
Hawkeye Downs
Mrs. A. Lindquist
Jennie and
Leonard
Mildred Rottocil
Swisher
O. E. Andersen
Harold N. Stoehr
Jack Deets
Mae
Dwight Allen Pellet
Clarence A. Engel
Robins Art Circle
Leo C. Evans
Jaye, Palo
George and
Libby Fieseler
Pheba
Lamb
Pheba Lamb Missionary Circle of
Bethany Congregational Roe
Margaret Edna McElroy
Frank J. Janda
Thane
Mens Shop
Lindale Plaza
Evenyoing
Ministry OF Deliverance
St. S.W
Rand Potluck
Southern Jubilee Gospel Singers
Ilten
Taege
Web
General Electric
Second Avenue SW
West End
2Nd Avenue Bridge
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