Linn County Campgrounds Expanded Urgently Despite Budget
Linn County residents will find campgrounds quadrupled with 8 units this year up from 19 last year, as Conservation Director George Hamilton outlines plans to add more units at Matsell Aridan Chain Lakes and other areas. Costs vary by residency and more sites, including Pinicon Ridge and Squaw Creek, are under development with bonds approved in March.
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Linn County Conservation
George Hamilton
Hamilton
Flying Squirrel
Linn
Pini County
Ridge Park
Central City
Horseshoe Falls
Matsell Bridge
Chain Lakes Island
Pinicon Ridge Park
Squaw Creek Park
Pinicon
White Oaks
Pinicon Park
Conservation Bboard
Tom Merryman
Linn County
Rod Dunlap
Conservation Commission
King Squirrel
Homemade shock device treats alcoholics in Scotland
Doctors in Glasgow report success using a $2.50 homemade electric shock machine to deter alcohol use. The device delivers a 170 volt shock via arm electrodes whenever whisky tubes are sniffed, creating an association of whisky with unpleasant sensations. Hospitals say dozens of alcoholics have been treated and may take the method home for self treatment.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Free Red Cross learn to swim sign up Saturday
The Linn County Red Cross offers a free learn to swim program with registration on Saturday at Ellis, Jones, Bever, and Noelridge parks. Parents must register youngsters in person, bring a signed permission form, and registrations are first come, first served.
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Red Cross
Ellis, Jones, Bever
Noelridge Parks
Robert W. Dunham
Linn County
Noelridge Pavilion
Bever
Jones
YMCA Summer Sign-Up Under Way At Centers
YMCA announces summer program sign up begins Tuesday at the centers with baseball for younger boys and weekly Wednesday trips. Programs include Prep and Cadet Fun Clubs for ages eight to twelve, swim and gym activities, and a six week season from June 18 to August 27 with a $6 summer membership and a $5 baseball fee.
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YMCA
Camp Wapsie
Dwight Belknap
Luhrs Elected President of Cedar Rapids Insurance Group
James E. Luhrs, manager of Equitable Life Insurance Co. of Iowa, was elected president of the Cedar Rapids General Agent and Managers Assn at its May meeting. Rob ert L. Preis was named vice president and Frank Co LUHRS video was secretary treasurer. Board members Cleave Rainwater and Jack Jameson will serve two years, with C. E. Melchert and John O. Naber on the board for one year. Terms begin June 1.
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James E. Luhrs
Equitable Life Insurance Co
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Miner Steve West Retires In Deep Shaft Ceremony
Dover England UPI reports Steve West a coal miner retired in a ceremony held in a mine shaft a half mile underground where a watch was presented to mark his departure from work.
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Dover
England
UPI
Steve West
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Hamil
Ton
Comban
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Morgan Creek Park
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Lewis Site
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Morgan Creek
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Aldo Leopold
Woodpecker Hill
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Shock
Alcoholics
Snohomish, Wash
Rosemarie Moo
Swim
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Luhrs
Insurance Group
Chase
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Waterloo
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