Free rides for Marion children to Playtime Poppy show
The Marion Independent School District offers free bus transport to the Playtime Poppy program by the Children's Theatre of Cedar Rapids. The Pied Piper show starts at 1 p.m. at Kennedy High School with buses leaving from Washington Elementary 12 10 p.m. Starry Elementary 12 15 p.m. Mentzer Elementary 12 10 p.m. and Emerson Elementary 12 15 p.m. Performances run about one hour and riders return to their pickup schools after the show.
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Marion Cable Ordinance Signed by Officials
The Marion regulatory cable ordinance has been signed by Marion Cable Communications officials Richard Hook and Robert G. Keller. Marion Cable, a Cox Cablevision subsidiary, faces dispute over elderly discounts as council members sought changes. Hook said first Marion hookups are planned for early 1979.
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Marion man charged with second degree theft over $2,700 check
Marion resident Jack Joe Dunkin, 33, was charged after allegedly writing a $2,752 check without sufficient funds to New Style Home Improvement on Sept 9. He was arrested Monday afternoon and released on his own recognizance. YMCA Marion branch schedule lists morning and afternoon non aquatic and aquatic activities for Wednesday.
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New Style Home Improvement
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Public meeting on pass-fail grading at Marion High School
A Marion Independent School Board committee sets a special public meeting to hear comments on the pass-fail system for physical education. The education committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in room 1719 at Marion High School. Parents and students are invited. The gathering follows objections to a possible return to letter grades.
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Kudart proposes 60 seat Iowa Legislature to cut costs
Republican candidate Bud Kudart at Mimm's Restaurant urged shrinking the Iowa Legislature by 20 percent to save money. He called for a Senate of 40 and a House of 80, plus a mandatory cost impact study for any bill with potential spending. He cited recent pay raises and retirement changes as reasons the state can manage with a leaner body.
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Marion YMCA to Host Halloween Party for Children
The Marion branch YMCA plans a Halloween party for ages 4 through 9 starting at 7 p.m. on October 27. The event features a costume parade games treats cartoons and prizes funded by Modern Woodmen of America Insurance Co. Also a Pierced Earring Clinic by a licensed nurse offered Saturday noon to 4 at Ray's Jewelry.
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AFS Potluck Dinner Set by Linn-Mar Chapter
Linn-Mar AFS international chapter invites members and new attendees to a Sunday potluck at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Speakers Lisa O'Connell and Larry Schroeder, recent returnees from Brazil and South Africa, will share experiences. Angie Randales from Honduras joins the year with the Novak family. Attendees should bring one meat dish and one side dish plus table service. drinks provided.
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South Africa
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Opera star Kai Chiao-tien rehabilitated in China
Beijing reports Kai Chiao-tien, once denounced as a feudal opera despot, has been rehabilitated in China. The Peking Opera star, who died in 1971 at age 83, was among victims of the Cultural Revolution led by Chiang Ching and the Gang of Four.
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Birthday Milestone for Arthur Miller and Evel Knievel
Today marks Arthur Miller turning 63 and Evel Knievel reaching 40. The brief note lists these two notable figures and their ages, reflecting celebratory birthday trivia.
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