Dows and Eleven Earn UI Distinguished Alumni Honors
Dows, Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland Dows Jr of Aspen and Cedar Rapids, were among 11 alumni honored at the University of Iowa alumni luncheon for support of the UI Health Center. Awards covered Distinguished Friends of the University, Distinguished Alumni Service, and Distinguished Young Alumni for contributing to health care, industry, and education achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Sutherland Dows, Jr
Aspen
Colo
Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
Memorial Union
Dows
Friends of the University
UI Health Center
Dows Institute For Dental Research
UI College of Medicine
Sutherland Dows
Judith
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Dows Real Estate Company
Dows Manis Farm, Inc
Dows Farm, Inc
Sutherland Square Development
Cornell College
Judith Dows
Coe College
Jess Gorkin
White Plains
N.Y
Parade Magazine
the Gazette
Frank Chrencik
Birmingham
Ala
Vulcan Materials Co
Bertha M. Holt
Creswell
Ore
United States
Wilton J. Lutwack
Grand Island
N. Y
Hayward Campbell, Jr
Indianapolis
Lilly Research Laboratories
Eli Lilly and Co
Allin W. Dakin
California
Turkey
Leslie W. Swanson
Mason City
College of Medicine
Andrew J. Hawkins
Detroit
Hawkeye
Southwest Detroit Hospital
Gary F. Seamans
Kansas City
U.S. Air Force
A.T. and
T. Co
Griffin announces candidacy for Iowa secretary of state
Griffin 34 of Fayette enters the Democratic race for secretary of state, citing a desire for reform and accountability. He criticizes incumbent Melvin Synhorst as narrow in duty and urges active legislation promotion, reporting, and a stronger voice on the state executive council. Griffin chairs divisions at Upper Iowa University and holds multiple civic roles. Born 1942 in Carbondale Pennsylvania, he and wife Mary have three children.
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Fayette
Walt Griffin
Iowa
Griffin
Upper Iowa University
Upper Iowa
Democratic State Central Committee
Fayette County
New York
Iowa Higher Education Assn
Common Cause
Iowa State Historical Society
The
American Historical Assn
Fayette Jaycees
Carbondale
Loyola College
Baltimore
University of Cincinnati
Mary
Becky
Kathy
Shawn
Unitarian Church
Emergency Drill Planned at DAEC Near Palo
Iowa Electric Light and Power and county state agencies will stage a four hour unannounced emergency drill around the Duane Arnold Energy center near Palo called Operation Sunshine to test communications and response. The exercise simulates a radiation release with DAEC reporting to sheriffs offices and state agencies to monitor radiation restrict movement and evacuate as needed. The test uses a reactor accident model by Dr Norman Rasmussen with a one in ten million chance, and the exact day will not be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Duane Arnold Energy Center
DAEC
Palo
Orlie Workman
Linn County
Kenneth Popenhagen
Benton County
Elmer Vermeer
Linn
Benton County Sheriffs’ Offices
Ment of Disaster Services
Iowa Highway Patrol
State Department of Environmental Quality
Iowa Hygenic Laboratory
Iowa Electric
Norman Rassmussen
Elliott Couple Elected to Iowa DAV Posts in Burlington
John Elliott Jr and his wife Frances Elliott were elected senior vice commanders of the Iowa Disabled American Veterans and its auxiliary during the state convention in Burlington. The appointments followed a weekend gathering at 1603 Maplewood Drive NE.
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John Elliott, Jr
Maplewood Drive
Department of Iowa
Disabled American Veterans
Frances
Iowa Dav Auxiliary
Burlington
Cedar Rapids Briefs Highlight Local Meetings and Ads
NARFE will meet Wednesday at 12 30 p m at Sirloin s Brew for convention reports. Jerome s Coins and Stamps advertises Father's Day gifts. Carpet ads note for sale in 1409 Oakland Rd NE and Buck Grange 362 3068. Temple Judah hosts weekly games Tuesdays 7 30 p m at 3221 Lindsay Lane SE. Pierson s Greenhouse advertises potted tree roses 20. King Tut Tours advertises trips. Travel notes Mackinac Island Wisconsin Dells July 31 August 6 393 8747. Senior Men film Cancer Studies at Central YMCA Ambassador Lounge 2 p m. East Marion ad promotes Ladies night and dancing. Superior Home Improvements offers free insulation info 393 4356. Laborers Local 43 meets Monday June 6 7 p m to vote on wages. Tony s Pizza ad touts Midwests greatest 364 6125. Khouri s Dinner Specials 5 9 p m daily Porterhouse 4 25. Hair stylist wanted 848 4636 or 364 9058 Connie. Graduate Lynn Pooley Cedar Rapids earns BA from Williams Woods College.
Opening Weekend Big One for C R Swim Pools
Cedar Rapids swimming pools reported high attendance on opening weekend as warm weather and low fees boosted use. Jones park 557, Noelridge 698, Bever 505, Cherry Hill 811, Ellis 319 Saturday. Noelridge 1034, Bever 894, Cherry Hill 1100 Sunday. Season tickets sold strong, $15 youth, $25 adult, $50 family, valid at indoor Bender pool. Maintenance praised for smooth weekend despite occasional mechanical issues. ON THIS DATE in 1966, James Meredith was wounded while protesting racial policies in Mississippi.
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Jones Park
Noelridge
Bever
Cherry Hill
Ellis
Noelridge Pool
Bender
Cook
Three youths charged after Cedar Rapids motorcycle thefts
Police recovered four motorcycles from Town's Edge Auto area during Memorial Day weekend. Three males, two aged 15 and one 18, were arrested on receiving stolen property and larceny charges. One juvenile detained, another released to parents. total value about $4,000. Police continue investigation.
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Cedar Rapids
Edge Auto
Marion
California
Barry DeMaria
Deborah Drive
Edge
Tracy Venditti
J Street
Jim Taylor
Evelyn Drive
Gray To Manage Geneva Tower 5
Donald D. Gray of 5331 Gorder Street NW was named director of Geneva Tower retirement home in downtown Cedar Rapids, succeeding retired Glenn Brehm. Effective July 1, the Geneva Corp board announced Gray’s background in department store management and his ownership of Associated Credit Control, Inc., which will keep current staff. Gray, 48, has lived in Cedar Rapids since 1958.
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Donald D. Gray
Gorder
Geneva Tower
Cedar Rapids
Glenn Brehm
Geneva Corp
Gray
Associated Credit Control, Inc
Six Drown During Outing In Gulf Of Mexico
Six members of a New Orleans church group drowned when swept into the Gulf by a strong undercurrent while swimming in an off limits area. Coast guard units aided in the Sunday recovery of the bodies.
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Waveland
Miss
UPI
New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
Coast Guard
Bridge Winners Named in Howell and Welty Way Moves
Competition Bridge at Marion Club Howell movement crowned first place Mrs. C A Burali Forti and Bruce Thiher with Mrs S G Blencoe and Mrs Fred Hull second and Mr and Mrs Jerry Conyers third. Welty Way results Sunday crowned North-South Bruce Thihe and Bruno Rinas first with Mrs A H Hallgren and Mrs K E Henrikson second. East-West K C Hixon Jr and Mark Rinas first and David A Cray and Joe Verbick second. Next games set for 7:30 Thursday at Welty Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
YWCA
C.A. Burali- Forti
Bruce Thiher
S.G. Blencoe
Fred Hull
Jerry Conyers
Mitchell Movement
Welty Way
Bruce Thihe
Bruno Rinas
A.H. Hallgren
K.E Henrikson
K.C. Hixon, Jr
Mark Rinas
David A. Cray
Joe Verbick
Welty-Way
Cora Finds New Path in Fashion Merchandising at Kirkwood
Cora, a department coordinator for purses and accessories at Younkers in Cedar Rapids, pursued fashion merchandising after re-evaluating her life and career. She appreciated Kirkwood’s financial aid and on the job experience that helped her prove herself and develop new direction.
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Cora
Younkers
Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood
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32Nd St
Pierson
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Wisconsin Dells
American Cancer Society
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Ambassador Lounge
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Laborers Local No
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16Th St
Connie
Lynn Pooley
Williams Woods College For Women
Fulton, Mo
C.R. Swim Pools
Tom Cook
Recreation Commission
University of Mississippi
James Meredith
Meredith
Mississippi
Malloy Jewelers
Second Ave
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Donald D
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West Side Club
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