Red leads Czech Village St Joseph day celebration
Cedar Rapids observes St Joseph s Day with red themed events in Czech Village. Pat Martin of the Czech Heritage Society notes red beer red tag specials and red decorations as merchants honor those named Joseph or Josephine. Italians mark a serious day with bread and charity while Rome assigns March 19 to St Joseph.
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Cedar Rapids
St. Joseph’s Day
Pat Martin
Czech Heritage Society
St. Joseph
Joseph
Martin
Czechoslovakia
Josephine
Italy
Joe Palumbo
30Th St. Court NW
Palumbo
America
Area Military Briefs Highlight Several Promotions and Assignments
Military briefs list Pfc John M Zeimet promoted while serving in Okinawa Japan. Senior Airman Scott Fifield promoted at Elmendorf AFB Alaska. Lance Cpl David A Calkins promoted and headed to Camp Pendleton Ha waii duty. Capt William J Vavra stationed at Sheppard AFB Texas. Cadet Col Steven L Schirm appointed Armor Officer transferring to Regular Army and ROTC graduate in November. Staff Sgt Roger P Ricker arrives at Elmendorf AFB Alaska. Airman James H Meyers assigned to Keesler AFB Mississippi. Sgt Marie A Hurst decorated with Joint Service Commendation Medal for Naples Italy service. Airman Tracy M Carter assigned to Keesler AFB Mississippi. Airman Joseph P Whitson reassigned to Randolph AFB Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Fifield
Robert Fifield
Haven Court SW
Elmendorf Afb
Alaska
Hawaii
Lance Cpl
David A. Calkins
Donald Calkins
21St St. SE
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Marine Corps
Steven L. Schirm
Melvin Schirm
Route 2
Cedar Rapids
Col. Schirm
Iowa State University
Air Force
Marie A. Hurst
Donald J. Dochterman
Gateway St. NE
Department of Defense
Patrick Afb
Fla
Naples
Italy
Marion sees spike in traffic citations and arrests
Last week marked by mild weather as Marion police issued 91 speeding tickets and 48 other violations, roughly double the prior week. Fifteen arrests occurred, including drunk driving and curfew violations, with additional arrests for theft and weapons. The Water Board approved Thorpe Well East to repair a blockage in well four, estimated at 2100 to 2500 dollars, with bailing to take two to three days. YMCA Marion branch schedules a full afternoon and evening activity slate including gymnastics and aquatics for all ages.
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Marion
Marion Water Board
Thorpe
Water Department
Dave Kwarf
Marion Briefs Cub awards at Emerson School
Cubs Pack 58 honored members Keith Miller Doug Andersen Dan Geers Kevin Klostermann Corey Jordan Paul Eichinger Billy Hunt Kory McCullough Paul Hennessey Matt Burger Jochim Ideker Brent Olberding David Bowser Steve Prybil Matt Mastinson Eric Baldwin and Brian Bunting at Sunday meeting. Pinewood Derby winners were Brent Olberding David Bowser and Keith Miller. Marion Lions Ladies night set for Tuesday at 6 15 at the Suburban. Sister Margaret Ann McManus of Mount Mercy College will speak on stress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scout Pack 58
Emerson School
Keith Miller
Doug Andersen
Dan Geers
Kevin Klostermann
Corey Jordan
Paul Eichinger
Billy Hunt
Kory McCullough
Paul Hennessey
Matt Burger
Jochim Ideker
Brent Olberding
David Bowser
Steve Prybil
Matt Mastinson
Eric Baldwin
Brian Bunting
Marion Lions
Margaret Ann McManus
Mount Mercy College
Birthdays and service calls list for city area
A Saturday medical assistance call at 700 35th St occurs at 3 15 a m and a gas flush at Blair's Ferry Road and Marion Boulevard at 6 15 a m. Sunday medical assistance is at 470 S 12th St with contact 398 8234. Philip Roth is listed as 46 and Albert Speer as 74.
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35Th St
Blairs Ferry Road
Marion Boulevard
S. 12Th St
Philip Roth
Nazi Germany
Albert Speer
Mount Mercy Night at the Paramount marks 50 years
Mount Mercy College history mirrored in a multimedia revue by Linda Williams as part of Mount Mercy’s 50th anniversary. The event, at the Paramount with Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra and Bill and Pat Medley, features an original Alma Mater and a mix of nostalgia and modern flair. Tickets $5 adults, $3 students seniors. box office and college office. ON THIS DATE in 1711 Russia and Turkey declared war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Mercy College
Linda Williams
Barbara Evenson
Central City
Mary Eleanor Cashman
Dave Knight
Toddville
Evenson
Knight
Mount Mercy
The
Paramount
Williams
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Richard Williams
Pat
Bill Medley
George Baldwin
Baldwin
Mary Eleanor
WMT
Jim Rogers
Russia
Turkey
Five charged with drunk driving in Linn County arrests
Five persons were arrested and charged with drunk driving Sunday in Linn County. Vern J. Motsch 24 of Dubuque was arrested at 1 30 a.m. in the 2800 block of Seventh Avenue in Marion. He was also charged with speeding. Richard P. Hickey 54 of Route 2 Cedar Rapids was arrested at 5 45 p.m. at the intersection of Sixth Street and 76th Avenue SW and also charged with speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Vern J. Motsch
Dubuque
Seventh Avenue
Marion
Wesley J. Valenta
16Th St
First Avenue
Fifth Street
Anthony C. Mundorf
10Th St
Collins Road
Terry D. DeGroot
16Th Ave
Edgewood Road
Highway 149
Richard P. Hickey
Cedar Rapids
Sixth Street
76Th Avenue
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Gazette
John McIvor
Nancy Stevens
John M. ‘Zeimet
Adrian and
Gloria ‘Zeimet
Lansing
Okinawa
Japan
William J. Vavra
Arnold Vavra
Ely
Sheppard Afb
Texas
Roger P. Ricker
Betty Ricker
Center Point Road
Leonard Ricker
Homestead Afb
Mississippi
James H. Meyers
Ronald G. Meyers
Cherry Hill Road
Keesler Afb
Miss
Lackland Afb
Tracy M. Carter
Carlotta J. Strait
Memorial Drive
Joseph P. Whitson
James A. Whitson
Tama St
Randolph Afb
Aplenty
YMCA
Marion Branch
Beverley Duffy
Ity
Gusette
10Th Street
Goodsyear Service Stores
Goodyear
Powerstreak
Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton Engines
AMF
West Side
Gary Barmore
Williams Blvd
Eldon Collingwood
2Nd Ave
AMF Boy
Price
East Edge
7Th Ave
Mon
Bob Shimon
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