Computer Helps Keep City Personnel Files Straight
City personnel files were computerized in the spring revealing about 150 employees misclassified by sex in paper records. The change resolves misclassifications and improves service though initial issues arose during the transition.
City Implements Computer System for Employee Records
The Personnel Department adopts an NCR Century 100 to store employee data, track lost time, and print on each check stub. The system helps EEOC reporting, salary changes, and department planning while restricting access to authorized staff.
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Fred Nordengren
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC
Nordengren
In Memory Notices From Various Organizations
A sequence of memorial messages from Camp Good Health and several organizations. Expressions honor Clare Rathbun Marshall David Turner III Turner division of Conrac Corp and members of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1354. Also tributes to Mary Esther Simmons Fuzzy Ahring Alex Fidler Alfley and Mrs Vernon.
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David Turner III
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1354
Turner Division
Conrac Corp
F. A
Fuzzy) Ahring
Alex Fidler
F.G.A
Schulz and Peanuts Creator Rise to Comic Strip Fame
Charles M. Schulz, creator of Peanuts, explains why his children and his characters feel real and how the strip began after his 1940s Minneapolis beginnings. He recalls moving to Sebastopol California and the disciplined routine behind daily strip production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Schulz
Gazette
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Schulz
National Cartoonists’ Society
Yale Record
Charlie Brown
Minneapolis
New York
Syndicate
Lucy
Patty
Violet
Schroeder
Mrs. Schulz
Meredith
Amy Louise
Jill Marie
Charles, Jr
Craig
Sebastopol
Calif
Day Camp For Cub Scouts At Camp Waubeek
Hawkeye Area council offers a five day day camp at Camp Waubeek from July 23 to 27. Hours are 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m with an eight dollar fee covering meals. Activities include crafts swimming field sports and more. Reservations due by June 15 via den leaders or Scout office at 393 8426. Eligible ages are 8 to 10 and the camp is expected to attract over 300 scouts.
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Cub Scouts
Hawkeye Area
Waubeek
Knock on Wood Traced to Spirits in Ancient Worship
The saying knock on wood is linked to an early worship form where primitive people tapped trees to summon spirits believed to aid their plans. The origin ties the phrase to nature reverence and tree spirits used to influence outcomes.
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By Mike Deupree
Essen
Ana Lais
Gary Bean
Mike Deupree
Clare Rathbun Marshall
Mary Esther Simmons
Alfley
T.M.A
Vernon
George A. Hodge
Bud
Deason
Jay
Pat
Mark
Imogen B. Emery
Dennis
Hawker
Harlan W
Monticello
Rick Krejeci
George Shimek
Gayle Rollins
Pearl McLaren
Mabel Thiessen
Ue Sap
1St Ave
Saturday Evening Post
United Feature Syndicate
Charles Schulz
James J. Barviner
Cedar Rapids Realtor
Jim
Ray Kohl
First Avenue
Kohl
2Nd Street
Ford's
Falta
Lia
Nunn Bush
Celeste