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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1955

Page

3

Evening Walks With Johnny Reveal Tiny Riches And Big Dreams

In Seymour Indiana John Reynolds writes of evening strolls with his five year old son Johnny. The walks reveal newfound details in familiar neighborhoods and spark conversations about money and values. A child’s questions about seven dollars then seven thousand dollars illustrate big dreams and practical limits. The piece also notes a mayoral bid to repurpose a church building into a jail, reflecting local civic discussions.

John Reynolds Johnny Jan

Kenwood Rug Cleaners Offer Free Estimate

Rug cleaning service promises to remove traffic grit and atmospheric grease. Kenwood offers free estimates and prompt cleaning for residents. Call 4 5195 for details.

Kenwood Hilltop Mt. Vernon Frank Pecka Dick Alexander Marion MT. Vernon Ave Robert Kalous Marengo Aes Aerang Irvin Martinson Hita Johning Ninth St di al Emerly Clark's Lane Paulson Hatthie 2Nd St. N.W R. EB. Gaumon DIAL Pointe Root Irving Wi Smith Iensnen Moss Bunbel Pro Dial Oley Yeonee Rk Gomnes Conway Brothers 40Th NE Vic Bartow Call W. Lyman Bill Leibrand C&r Riome

Outstanding at Clarke College Patricia Spaight Honored

Patricia Spaight was elected outstanding senior by Clarke College faculty at Dubuque and received the Mary Agnes O Connor award at the hundred twelfth commencement. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Spaight and recently returned home from Sheridan Wyoming where she taught and served as student leader.

Patricia Spaight Clarke College Dubuque Mary Agnes O’connor Miss Spaight Earlville LaDonna Donald Spaight Hunt Tenth Avenue Sheridan Wyo

Courier feature editor highlights college bi-weekly paper

A former feature editor for the Courier, the college bi weekly newspaper, is noted for his contributions this year. The brief profile emphasizes his role and editorial work on campus publications.

Rship Council the Courier

Cedar Rapids Symphony Opens Fund Appeal

The Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra launches an $8,783 fund drive to secure another season. Robert H. Taylor chairs the effort with 13 section chiefs recruiting volunteers and rosters due Monday. Ticket prices stay reasonable to boost audience access including schoolchildren and student discounts.

Robert H. Taylor Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Taylor

Campaign Aims to Sustain Community Orchestra Programs

The orchestra seeks funds to keep all community services intact without raising ticket prices. Taylor notes the group has stayed in the black through careful management and the $8,783 fundraising goal covers needs beyond anticipated ticket sales for next year.

Taylor

Lutheran Hour Chorus Plans East Iowa Stop

The Lutheran Hour chorus from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis tours 35 concerts with two stops in Eastern Iowa. They perform Monday at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marengo and Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton, also appearing at the Lutheran Home for the Aged. The 7,000 mile tour leads to Seattle for the June convention.

Iowa Lutheran Hour Chorus Concordia Seminary St. Louis St. John’s Lutheran Church Marengo Trinity Lutheran Church Vinton Lutheran Home For Seattle Lutheran

Laymen's League Chorus Behind Lutheran Hour Broadcast

The Laymen's League chorus provides music for the Lutheran Hour broadcast which broadcasts on more than 1,250 stations in 65 countries and in 56 languages.

Laymen’s League

Graduation Honors Span Three Schools In One District

Guernsey Mabel Ranfeld was valedictorian and Verne Weiss salutatorian as nine graduates received diplomas. Springville awarded scholarships to six graduates attending Cornell College University of Iowa Upper Iowa University and St Luke's nursing program. Central City honored Tom Kopecky with Linn County Bar Association and City State Bank awards while Sandra Hutchins won the Chamber of Commerce prize and Erma Jean Meakins received the American Legion auxiliary award.

Springville Thhey Jane Koppenhaver Cornell College Joan Thoma Susan Stambaugh University of Iowa Ben Bailey Clem Osburn Upper Iowa University Meredith ‘Reed St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing Central City Tom Kopecky Linn County Bar Association City State Bank Sandra Hutchins Chamber of Commerce Erma Jean Meakins American Legion Auxiliary

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