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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1988
Page
4
David Hay, Joseph E. McCabe professor of religion at Coe College, earned undergraduate degrees from Duke University and a doctorate from Yale University. His scholarly profile highlights his deep training in religious studies and cross-institution experience.
Faculty member describes using informal periodical student letters in religion and American literature courses to gauge understanding, spark discussion, and provide individualized feedback. Letters are ungraded, encourage honesty, and prove useful for parent child dialogue, workplace feedback, and broader communication.
The Retired Officers Association of Northeast Town hosts its May gathering at Porky's Red Carpet Club Waterloo at 6 30 pm. Dr John Deegan Jr dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences University of Northern Town Cedar Falls will speak. Attendees include veterans and spouses. Reservations 232 4693.
Three people sustained minor injuries and were treated at St Luke's Hospital after a Friday evening two vehicle collision in the 2900 block of Seventh Street Marion. Renee Dietiker Julie Dietiker and Shirley Sampson were transported as witnesses and released. Police say no charges filed. Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf premiered in Moscow in 1936.
Linn District Court reports Todd L. Tarbox of Cedar Rapids pleaded guilty to second degree theft for allegedly taking a 1987 Suzuki motorcycle owned by Sonn Merrineld in September 1987. He received a five year suspended sentence, probation, and up to 180 days at the Community Corrections Center.
The Belle Plaine City Council upheld a 30 day removal requirement for a soda pop machine in front of Roundhouse Liquor Store, ruling it a permanent structure on the sidewalk. The vote 3-1 followed prior decisions and a discussion of temporary versus permanent sidewalk structures. The meeting also scheduled a May 23 public hearing on disposal of land near 11th Street and May 10 cleanup day with curbside pickups.
Today May 2 features a Cedar Rapids Board of Review organizational meeting at City Hall, Linn County supervisors work session, and veterans affairs and county exhibits. At Hancher Auditorium Tokyo String Quartet performs with tickets from 14.50 to 16.50, Marion High School hosts a concert, Alburnett showcases art, and Theatre B at the University of Iowa presents Where Are All the Sharp Corners with tickets at 5 and 6. The listings include a school art show, a town hall exhibit, and a Pioneer Village commission session.
The Smulekoff appliance service department started a clothing, toy, and household items drive to help Julie Ableman and her three children after their mobile home burned Thursday morning. Julie lacks insurance. Contributions can be dropped at Smulekoff's lower level. call 362-2181 for details.
Fire and medical emergencies noted at multiple city locations including 1430 A Avenue NE and 1925 K Street SW. An arson incident occurred at 526 F Avenue NW while other medical emergencies occurred on First Avenue SE and Toth Street SE. A dirt bike valued at 500 dollars disappeared from a residence on Old Marion Road. Camera equipment valued at 650 dollars was stolen from a vehicle on First Avenue NE with a rear window broken.
A pellet gun damaged three display windows at Sovak's Texaco Station located at 2300 Bowling St SW, causing about 2000 dollars in damage. The incident occurred between Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
George Gable retired from Cryovac in Cedar Rapids and as a veteran member of the 414th Bomb Squadron Association organized the unit's 25th bi-annual reunion in Cedar Rapids this summer. He will serve as chairman, and the city thanks him for his civic work.
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