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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1985
Page
15
Ortis Miller, 90, builds and glides in old time rocking chairs with stationary bases and movable seats. He pattern-cut and welds components, turning tools on a lathe, selling four of five chairs this winter while continuing carpentry at his workshop between the Wellman mill and home.
Iowa Department of Transportation approves additional study of the Highway 34 Mississippi River bridge between Burlington and Gulfport Illinois. Piers may shift 120 feet upstream or extend main span to reduce cost and address scouring concerns. Sverdrup and Parcel of St. Louis to conduct six week analysis. bid date planned for May 1986. opening target December 1989.
Friends of the Public Library sponsor a used book and record drive Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown main library parking lots and at Edgewood and Kenwood branches. Items sold at the annual book sale November 1 to 3. The non profit group promotes library excellence and funds various library projects and equipment.
On this date in 1929 aviator Charles Lindbergh married Anne Spencer Morrow in Englewood New Jersey. Also notes advertise car repairs lawn work and car rentals with local phone contact numbers for the Marion Gazette.
At George The Chili King's in Des Moines car enthusiasts roll in on first and third Wednesdays May through October. About 200 classic cars, mostly from the 1950s, crowd the area as owners reminisce and socialize with music, prizes, and old-time atmosphere.
Multiple local programs seek volunteers for nature trail patrols, mentorship with mentally challenged youths, Big Brothers roles, kitchen help at Camp Courageous, RSVP role matches for seniors, live-in counselors for disabled youths, friendly homebound visitor program, clothing sorting for Four Oaks, and male helpers for MDA Week at Camp Courageous from June 15 to 21. Call listed numbers for details.
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