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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1973

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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