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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1979
Page
4
Cedar Rapids area electricians have been on strike since June 10. Emmons aims for 25 percent higher gate and income figures this year. He says the All Iowa Fair serves Eastern Iowa and offers something for everyone with events today and tomorrow.
A & H Tower Co. of Bertram will dismantle the old downtown Marion tower this weekend using only Saturday and Sunday work to limit traffic disruption. The tank removal may produce a loud crash likened to an explosion, and workers say the event could occur as soon as this weekend if weather allows.
The Indian Creek Nature Center will finish its 1979 fund drive on Sunday July 7. Drive Chairman Jerry Mapes invites supporters to contact him by that date at the MorAmerica Corporation in the American Building Cedar Rapids. The center, a private nonprofit, seeks $20 000 this year and relies on donations memberships and fees. Today’s birthdays note Juan Bosch age 70 and Francisco da Costa Gomez age 65.
Cedar Rapids officials warn that rising crude prices will outpace the 5 percent per department budget cap for fiscal 1980. Police and fire budgets face greater gasoline and utility costs, with potential service cuts if fuel spending depletes reserves. Aviation director John Saddler cites 900 dollars added to a 18 900 fuel line and potential flight hour reductions unless new Hughes helicopters deliver savings. A new hangar at the old landfill could trim trips and fuel delivery miles, offering hope of a 20 percent per hour savings in the latter half of fiscal 1980.
Janet Jones reports the dedication ceremony for Hipple sports field with community members, athletes, and local officials in attendance to celebrate the new facility.
The Les Hipple Athletic Complex at Marion Independent High School was dedicated with ceremonies Friday night on the campus. The five court complex includes tennis courts softball and baseball fields a football practice area and a soccer area with plans to expand as funds allow. Marion beat Anamosa 8 2 in the baseball game portion of a doubleheader interrupted by the ceremony. Les Hipple a longtime Marion coach and teacher honored with a proclamation by Mayor William Grundy. Steve Miller Morningside College head coach praised Hipple for his disciplined approach and team focus. Bob Brooks recalled Hipple's radio broadcasting early days and local athletic improvements. Hipple urged ongoing support and use of the facilities for athletes past present and future.
Rabbi Robert Ourach of Temple Judah Cedar Rapids will be the fourth speaker in the Marion Adult Seminar at First United Methodist Church. The eight week summer series runs Sundays 9 to 10:30 a.m. with coffee, doughnuts, and discussion open to adults and high school youth.
The Marion Community Center lists events this week including Seventh Day Adventist Church movie at 7 p.m. Saturday, High School Completion sessions at 9 a.m. Monday and 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, a Wednesday holiday, and East Central Iowa Federation of Square Dancers at 7 p.m. Thursday.
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