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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1959

Page

6

Summer High School Classes Announced at Washington Jefferson

Public school officials released a July summer session plan at Washington and Jefferson high schools. About 1,500 students are expected to enroll. Classes run through July 29 with July 3 and 4 off. Students report June 15 for first class. A $2 book fee applies, refundable on return of books. Outside Cedar Rapids district students pay $25 per course. Library hours are 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The schedule lists numerous language arts, English, history, science, math, typing, psychology, and vocational courses with multiple sections and rooms, plus one hour courses in swimming and driving education.

Washington and Jefferson High Schools Anthony Deeb Deeb Cedar Rapids Board of Education

Chaplain Joins Coe College Staff for First Time

Dr John C Walker will join Coe College as chaplain and part time philosophy religion instructor next fall. He comes from Occidental College where he taught for three years and holds a Yale MA and USC PhD. The appointment follows a gift from trustee Robert Armstrong to furnish the chaplain office and supplies. The Walkers plan to move to Cedar Rapids with two children.

Coe College John C. Walker Occidental College Los Angeles Robert Armstrong Coe Board of Trustees Joseph E. McCabe Coe McCabe Martin Buss

Mother Jumps Fence to Save Hanging Child

LYNBROOK New York a 32 year old mother Mrs Helen Whitehurst rescued a neighbor child from hanging by climbing a 5 foot picket fence and applying artificial respiration She heard her daughter scream and found Cindy Tuzzo a four year old girl limp from a swing with a noose around her neck

Lynbrook N.Y UPI Helen Whitehurst Cindy Tuzzo

Burglar Steals Boxer Watchdog in Pittsburgh

Lulu Mills, alarmed by burglaries in her Pittsburgh neighborhood, bought a husky Boxer advertised as an excellent watchdog. She returned home to find the Boxer's doghouse disturbed and the animal missing after a burglary at her apartment.

Pittsburgh UPI Lulu Mills Miss Mills

Young Bridegroom Faints at Ceremony in Trieste

In Trieste Italy bridegroom Luigi Burg aged 18 fainted after declaring I do. Doctors required 30 minutes to revive him so he could sign the marriage registry.

Trieste Italy UPI Luigi Burg

All-Iowa Fair to Offer Seven Events in Eight Days

The 1959 All-Iowa Fair will present seven different events over eight days, including Grand Ole Opry acts, an animal circus, auto racing, and a variety opening night show. Highlights include The Great Cole, Judy Lynn, Pat Kelly, Grandpa Jones, Webb Pierce, Holter’s Animal Circus, ostrich and camel races, and a two-night Grand Ole Opry lineup August 22–23.

Holter

Display Insight Into Mental Ills

Today's teenagers show surprising understanding of psychological problems says Edward Linzer educational director for the National Association for Mental Health. High school students auditioned for Which Way Out a one act play to explain mental illness to youths. Linzer notes teens faced the topic openly with little embarrassment and a strong sympathy, condemning adult ridicule. The association aims to use the play as an instructional tool nationwide in classrooms and youth groups.

Edward Linzer National Assn Linzer

Pan American Releases Model Airplane Film Wings for Tomorrow

Pan American World Airways releases Wings for Tomorrow a 134 minute color sound film about model airplane enthusiasts advancing toward aviation careers. Prints available free to schools and organizations. black and white prints for TV. distribution through the Academy of Model Aeronautics and Pan American Education Director.

Pan American World Airways Academy of Model Aeronautics Connecticut Ave Washington, D.C Bridge Plaza North Long Island City N.Y Pan American United States Lawrence Conover 18Th Ave Conover

Air Force Academy hailed as first modern national monument

New Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs praised as a modernist "air age Acropolis" by Architectural Forum. Forum notes gleaming buildings and vast 17,878 acre site but criticizes the high cost and a tent-shaped aluminum chapel under debate. Cadets welcome the home amid wind and canyon nicknames.

New Air Force Academy New York Profes Signal Building Magazine Air Force Academy Colorado Springs Forum Thejturi Valley Colorado

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