College district reads program set to open signups
College Community schools plan a Monterey method reading program for children with reading difficulties this summer. The board approved a four hour daily eight week project from June 26 to July 28 at 7.50 per hour, contingent on at least 25 signups and a maximum of 40 participants. A $30,000 CETA grant funds the effort with $1,200 for materials and salary. Robert M. Bostwick will coordinate the project and teach using the Monterey method.
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College Community
Monterey
Comprehensive Education and Training Act
Robert M. Bostwick
Robert R. Bostwick
Bostwick
University of Iowa
District approves Title I funds and bids for new bus
The board approved the Title I allocation of 42521 for remedial reading program teacher salaries and authorized bidding for a new school bus. Bostwick will train and select CETA tutors and schedule an incentive recreation program. A summer band program was tabled. Cornell College student teachers will be paid 50 per student.
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Bostwick
CETA
State Department of Public Instruction
Clifford W. Leonard
Cornell College
College Community
Roundup: district narrows search for new superintendent
The College Community School District board narrowed the superintendent search to one unnamed candidate who was offered a contract with a June 26 signing deadline. A special meeting that evening will reveal contract terms and identify the finalist.
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College Community School
Daryl Hynek
Hynek
William J. Bach
Edgar County Community
Hume
Francis R. Haun
Wayne
Neb
Ray Oles
Bettendorf
Ottlin A. Wegner
Davis Community
Bloomfield
James Bayne
Robert Bostwick
Cedar Rapids Podiatrists Dominate Iowa Society Elections
At the Iowa Podiatry Society state convention in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids podiatrists won major posts for 1978 1979. President Dr Robert M Caldwell from Spoon Creek Lane SE, secretary treasurer Dr John Ritchie Culver Street NE, delegate Dr Melvin Gage Cherry Hill Road NW, and speaker Dr M D Marr Tomahawk Trail SE. The 1979 convention may be held in Cedar Rapids as noted by executive director Dr Stewart Reed.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Podiatry Society
Des Moines
Robert M. Caldwell
Spoon Creek Lane
John Ritchie
Culver St
Melvin Gage
Cherry Hill Road
Podiatry Associ
Ation
M.D. Marr
Tomahawk Trail SE
House of Delegates
Portland
Ore
Iowa
Society
Stewart Reed
Coppock Heads West Side Sertoma Club Presidency
Loren Coppock of 2212 David Court NE becomes president of the West Side Sertoma Club. He will succeed Ron Olson, who becomes chairman of the board of directors.
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Loren Coppock
David Court
West Side
Sertoma Club
Ron Olson
Appointees named for arts group
National Endowment for the Arts announces three major staff appointments Phillip M Kadis as director of policy development Donald A Moore as director of congressional relations and Darrell K Stephens as director office of budget. Officers elected include secretary Terry Newman treasurer Dennis Tibben social Perry Spangler program Ron Olson sergeant at arms Richard Hull. Board directors list Ron Olson Loren Coppock Perry Spangler Terry Newman Bill Steadman Doug Lemon Randy Carlson Jared Hills Raleigh Allen.
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Washington
National Endowment For the Arts
Phillip M. Kadis
Donald A. Moore
Congressional Relations
Darrell K. Stephens
Office of
Budget
Terry Newman
Dennis Tibben
Perry Spangler
Ron Olson
Richard Hull
Loren Coppock
Bill Steadman
Doug Lemon
Randy Carlson
Jared Hills
Raleigh Allen
VFW Elects Iowa State Officers At Fort Dodge Convention
Two Cedar Rapids residents won state offices at the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Fort Dodge last weekend. Kenneth L. Johnston was named state senior vice commander and Mrs. John Watson was elected auxiliary state conductor.
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Cedar Rapids
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Fort Dodge
Kenneth L. Johnston
Blairs Ferry Road
John Watson
E Ave
Homosexuals rally for bill in Washington
Washington homosexuals rally in support of a City Council measure to bar liberal gay rights laws from facing referendum or recall. The action aims to shield existing protections from voter challenges and potential repeal.
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Washington
New Hiawatha Library Hears Extended Hours Plan
The Hiawatha Public Library announces new service hours after a community survey. Hours are Tuesday 4 to 8, Wednesday 10 to 8, Thursday 4 to 8, Friday 10 to 8, Saturday 10 to 4. The library sits at 102 Emmons Street and contact is 393-1414.
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Hiawatha Library Board
Emmons Street
All-Iowa Fair Talent Show Entries Open
Entries are open for the All-Iowa Fair Talent Show to be held in the Mall area July 1 2 4 and 5 with finals July 8 Winners in categories receive cash prizes and a chance to compete in the State Fair Talent Show in Des Moines Entrants contact John Krug Atkins talent show chairman at 446 7860 by Wednesday June 21 On this date in 1922 President Warren Harding made a radio speech from Baltimore WEAR at the Francis Scott Key memorial dedication at Fort McHenry.
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Mall
Des Moines
John Krug
Atkins
Warren Harding
Baltimore
Francis Scott Key
Ford McHenry
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The
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Prairie
Shire Hattery and Associates
Iowa City
Shive Hattery
Don Thomas
Thomas
College Community Board
Tom Popa
Papa
Jacobson Construction Company
Popa
HACAP
C.R. Podiatrists
Coppock
Sertoma
VFW
30Th St. Dr
Bill
Hiawatha
Hiawatha Public Library
Shirley Henry
Martin T. Bruns
Burnett
Hollywood
UPI
Carol Burnett
C.D.B. Bryan
Vietnam
Saipan Island
Marianas
Aldon
Smule-carpets
Smulekoff’s
Smale
Dacron
Tivoli
Saxony
Smulekoffs
3Rd Avenue
S. E. Downton
Coast Eee
Drapery Dept
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