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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1952
Page
9
A Cedar Rapids library contest during National Book Week drew over 1 000 entries from grade two through eight. The event promotes reading through a 4 point program including a Story Parade radio show and in library classes, with new juvenile books on display and open house events planned.
Winners in the Reading Is Fun contest were chosen from over 1000 entries by three judges. Results span from second to seventh grade with first place awarded to several students, plus multiple second and third places and honorable mentions across Buchanan, All Saints, Kenwood, Lincoln, and other schools.
Eighth grade results list Ann Havlik and Janice Svoboda of St. Wenceslaus as first and second respectively with other place winners including Robert Scott David DeLay and Bernard Mullin from Immaculate Conception. Honorable mentions include Rob ert Eddins Donna Jean Byrd Sharon Moes David Treka and George Roman from St. Wenceslaus and Immaculate Conception.
Dr Edward Murphy a Harley Street surgeon faced divorce court over years of abuse toward his wife Mary a fellow doctor. The judge noted a late change in his attitude after saying in 1945 he realized his punishments were wrong. Mrs Murphy gained divorce and custody of three children. The report adds a note on the textile and apparel industry consuming over seven million tons of bituminous coal annually.
Cedar Rapids public library launches a new film preview service for group leaders in partnership with the Film Council of America. Ten films monthly from Evanston will be previewed for two weeks, aiding program planning with guides and distribution sources. The first session Thursday at 7 30 p m covers International Relations with titles like Island Nation and World Affairs Are Your Affairs.
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