Washington High students bring Halloween show to Monroe Center
Expanded class project grows into a community outreach performance for severely and profoundly handicapped students at the Monroe Developmental Center. Performers include Marilee Reinertson Jim Henderson II and Darcy Dorman from Washington High School, who presented skits The Magic Pumpkin The Clowns The Golden Pumpkin and Charlies Angels.
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Washington High School
Monroe Developmental Center
Charlie's Angels
Marilee Reinertson
27Th St
Jim Henderson II
12Th Ave
Darcy Dorman
A Ave. NE
Narcolepsy advocates seek disability recognition nationwide
Narcolepsy sufferers press for disability status and broader awareness. The American Narcolepsy Association cites over 250000 potential cases and urges diagnosis, treatment, and public education. Nils Ryan, a former Cedar Rapids resident, attended ANA events and supports outreach to undiagnosed individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANA
Nils Ryan
Cedar Rapids
Palo Alto
Calif
Ryan
Larchmont
N.Y
New York
Narcolepsy Awareness Efforts Highlighted by ANA Leader
Mrs. Ryan of the American Narcolepsy Association urges education for medical professionals to speed diagnosis and prevent mislabeling. She notes delays, family strain, and employment issues, and promotes sleep centers, neurology referrals, and insurance recognition while supporting driver-qualification research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Narcolepsy Association Inc
ANA
Ryan
United States
New York
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Stanford
Calif
Cedar Rapids Area
Kidde reports record third quarter earnings and nine month results
Kidde and subsidiary Lefebvre Corp announce record per share earnings of 1.22 for Q3, net income of 15.2 million, and sales of 408 million for the nine months ending Sept 30. Nine month figures up from 325 million last year and include Victor Comptometer results for the first time since acquisition in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
N.J
Walter Kidde & Co
Lefebvre Corp
Cedar Rapids
Victor Comptometer Corp
Kidde
Missouri Commission estimates bluntnose minnows weigh 3415 pounds
Jefferson City Missouri 5.5 million bluntnose minnows spread across six ponds would weigh about 3415 pounds the Missouri Conservation Commission says.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
UPI
Missouri Conservation Commission
Marion High School Vocal Music Concert Tuesday Night
Marion High School presents a 7 30 p m vocal concert directed by Miss Jean Anderson. The concert features the concert choir mixed chorus swing choir and treble voice glee club with Peggy Hopson Tracy Warnke on piano Jill Domer Jerry Howe Doug Spinler Lon Washburn as instrumentalists. Selections include The Wiz and The Music Man with All My Trials and Rock Around the Clock. Tickets available at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion High School
Jean Anderson
Peggy Hopson
Tracy Warnke
Jill Domer
Jerry Howe
Doug Spinler
Lon Washburn
The
Wiz
Music Man
Norman Luboff
Art group exceeds fifty thousand dollar fund goal
The Cedar Rapids Art Association reached its $50,000 fund drive goal with contributions to support the Art Center mortgage and improved exhibit areas. President D W Coppock and finance VP D S Perkins thanked volunteers and noted a special challenge fund matched new donations to boost the total.
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Cedar Rapids Art Association
Association
D.W. Coppock
D.S. Perkins
Perkins
Art Center
L.W. van Nostrand
Cedar Rapids
Income rise displeases FMC officials
FMC Corp reports a 13 percent sales gain in the third quarter to 574 million but only a 2 percent rise in income from continuing operations to 24.7 million. First nine months show 5 percent sales growth and 7 percent net income increase, with the Cedar Rapids plant supplying construction equipment. Chief executive Robert H. Malott calls the quarter for construction equipment good, while FMC’s chemical division lagged versus last year.
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Chicago
FMC Corp
FMC
Cedar Rapids
Robert H. Malott
Chemical
Marion YMCA activity schedule and community notices
Tuesday events list YMCA programs at Marion including gym, swimming, classes and lessons from 7 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Also notes Rose’s Candle Niche anniversary and job ads for Marion Independent Schools crossing guard and bus driver. Local groups Eta lota Beta Sigma Phi Lions Tennyson Study Club meet Tuesdays with times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
The
Marion Ymca
Linn-Mar
Marion
Marion Independent
Mentzer School
Eta Lota
Beta Sigma Phi
Lee Schon
27Th Ave
Thought for Today by Woodrow Wilson
All things come to him who waits, provided he knows what he is waiting for. This quotation from Woodrow Wilson emphasizes purpose and patience in pursuit of definite goals.
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Woodrow Wilson
Jabberwock at Jefferson High School opens this Thursday
Jefferson High School presents Jabberwock at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in the school auditorium. The Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee play, based on James Thurber, features Greg Penn as young Thurber, with Luann Astor, Todd Abney, Greg Garbers and Neal Frank among the Thurber family. Mike Campbell plays Grandpa Fisher. Cast includes Anne Christensen, Bruce Johnson, Lori Edler and others. Tickets are 1 for children and seniors, 1.50 for adults, reservations at 398-2344.
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Jefferson High School
Jerome Lawrence
Robert E. Lee
James Thurber
Columbus
Ohio
Greg Penn
Thurber
Luann Astor
Mary Agnes
Todd Abney
Charles
Greg Garbers
Roy
Neal Frank
Herman
Mike Campbell
Grandpa Fisher
Anne Christensen
Georgianna Littlefield
Jamie
Bruce Johnson
Doc Marlowe
Lori Edler
Julie Kehm
Megan Ward
Michelle Peeples
Suehila Igram
Brenda VanderWiel
Jean Joseph
Sue Burk
Robyn Uthe
Lori Kaiser
Jayne Hogan
Anne Symonette
Mark Gefaller
Tim Wendt
Kurt Voelkers
Jeff Boyd
Tom Wendt
Jerry Hoyum
Jan Jacobs
Doug Hladek
Mark Ocken
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Rose
Wilson’s
Adv
Lions
Marion Lions Evening Club
Don McGee
Tennyson Study Club
Gladys Georges
Tenth St
Georges
Linn-Mar High School
Cub Scout Pack
Emerson School
Chad Luedke
Kevin Bell
Randy Oldfield
Loren Smith
Brian Bunting
Brian Holsinger
Jim Stoos
Paul Eichinger
Steve Schmitt
Don Spaethe
Shane McKee
Joe Blick
Doug Anderson
Ross Farmer
Jeff Hennessey
Daniel Geers
Paul Hennessey
Mark Zalesky
Matthew Burger
Brent Askelson
Jason Fish
Timmy Hare
Jochen Ideker
Kiwanis — Hiawatha Trails
Kiwanis Club
Marion City Council
Marion Planning and Zoning Commission
Jefferson
Gazette
10Th Street
Frank
Frank’s
Dixie
Control Data Corporation
Center Point Road
N.E
Ee Country Stores
Celeb
Edie
Milk
First Ave
Center Pt. Rd
Edgewood Rd
Sixth St. SW
Mt. Vernon Rd
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