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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1972

Page

5

Arbor Day poster boy helps plant tree on White House lawn

Lincoln ten year old Billie Szalawiga will join Mrs. Richard Nixon to plant a tree on the White House lawn for Arbor Day centennial events. Gov. Exon noted national promotion funded by a $10,000 gift from Mrs. Eugene Davidson with Udall as chairman and Ed Cliff leading the forest service. The boy, nicknamed the Arbor Day poster boy, cheers planting trees and a wiser use of natural resources.

Lincoln, Neb Upl Richard M. Nixon White House Billie Szalawiga Gov. J.J. Exon Nebraska Lincoln Nebraska City Exon Eugene Davidson J. Sterling Morton Xon Nixon Arbor Day Centennial Foundation Stewart Udall Ed Cliff U.S. Forest Service Billie

Insurance Women of Cedar Rapids Attend Regional Conference

Eighteen members from Insurance Women of Cedar Rapids Inc attended the Region V conference in Milwaukee. Cedar Rapids will host the Region V gathering in March 1973, spanning seven states. An idea exchange luncheon and program for St Luke's and Mercy hospital auxiliary boards is set for Wednesday at 12 30 at the St. Helene residence rather than Tuesday, per the Gazelle.

Insurance Women of Cedar Rapids, Inc Milwaukee Cedar Rapids Association Idea St. Luke's and Mercy Hospital

Maryland Ratifies Rights Amendment in State Vote

Maryland has become the ninth state to ratify the proposed equal rights for women amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The state Senate approved a joint resolution by a 37 to 4 vote, following approval by the House of Delegates last week.

Annapolis Maryland Thetate Senate House of Delegates

Arizona Indian Woman Called Hanging Judge

Peach Springs Ariz AP They call me the hanging judge Mannie Sinyella says she is strict She is a Hualapi Indian and chief tribal judge in Supai village at the Grand Canyon’s base Her duties include punishing brawlers policing bootleg liquor and suspending riding privileges for reckless horsemen on the reservation and village roads

Arizona

Dear Polly on Rug Dye Advice and Fiber Warnings

Dear Polly offers home rug dyeing tips using liquid or powdered dyes with steps for prepare wetting aging and drying and warns that fiber content affects absorption. The letter notes some polyesters and acrylics may not absorb dye well and recommends testing a sample before full project.

Polly Margie Weel

Women Break New Ground at GM Plants in 1960s

At GM Buick plant women assume roles once held by men from watchperson duties to engineering and industrial administration. The GM Institute reports rising female enrollment and planned dormitory space, with Barbara Sims as a pioneering black woman and student leader. Christine McClurg becomes Buick’s first female engineer.

Buick General Motors Institute GMI Barbara Sims Industrial Administration Miss Sims Milas Sims Terex Julie ‘Anne Marie Busch Fisher Body Central Engineering Miss Busch MIT Christine McClurg Buick Motor Division Warren

Women face biased job plans at firm says Mrs McClurg

Mrs McClurg claims the company doubts women of childbearing age will stay employed. She says married women are kept on temporary status with no long-term assignments or promotions. She argues women should have long-term leave to serve family duties. The McClurgs have no immediate plans for children.

Ned

Florida aquanauts report reef pollution and overfishing

A three woman team studied a coral reef off John Pennekamp State Park near Key Largo for three days and found pollution and overfishing signs. Leader Dr Sylvia Earle called the changes in Florida waters over 25 years tragic. The expedition involved Edalhab habitat and support ship Lulu with team members Zdenka Goldstein and Carole Aregood.

Key Largo, Fla John Pennekamp State Park Key Largo Earle Zdenka Goldstein Edalhab Carole] Aregood Lulu

Woman 96 Granted Permit to Buy Gun for Protection

Belle Washington, 96, confined to a wheelchair, won permission to buy a receiver after two robberies at her home in ST JOSEPH Missouri. The Buchanan County Sheriff's office required two character witnesses and signatures before issuing the permit to help protect her from a possible third robbery.

St, Joseph, Mo Belle Washington Estelle Linebaugh Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

Massachusetts Senate Galler ies Open to All

Massachusetts Senate President Kevin Harrington announced that both galleries will be open to men and women starting now. Previously one gallery was for women and one for men.

Massachusetts Senate ALL Boston UPI Kevin B. Harrington Senate

Tudeen Joyce wedding at Asbury United Methodist Church

Marsha Lynn Tudeen daughter of Ralph and Mrs Vara and Nyle Elvin Joyce son of Russell and Mrs Joyce were married at Asbury United Methodist Church. Rev Charles Mehaffey officiated the ceremony. The couple will reside at Boxgood Lane NE after a reception at the groom’s home and a trip to Chicago. Joyce is employed by LeFebvre Corp.

Asbury United Methodist Church Marsha Lynn Tudeen Ralph C. Vara Twenty-fourth Avenue Nyle Elvin Joyce Boxgood Lane Charles Me‘haffey Russell Joyce Tura Springville Becky J. Stroud Keith W. Joyce Chicago Boxwood Lane Joyce The LeFebvre Corp

Pamela Miller Weds Francis Schmidt in Norway Church Ceremony

Pamela Miller daughter of Verne and Mrs. Miller of Norway became Bride of Francis J. Schmidt in a 6 30 ceremony Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. James Goedken conducted the service, followed by a reception and dance for 500 at Walford school gym. The bride wore an Empire Aline crepe gown with high neckline and lace sleeves, a lace mantilla, and carried a bouquet of F irs and lavender stephanions. Maid of honor Becky Miller. bridesmaids Ming Rita Schmidt and Mary Rita Stallman. Flower girl Connie Schmidt. best man Donald Schmidt. groomsmen Joseph and Mark Miller. The couple will reside in Norway. Schmidt is with Norway Consolidated schools, bride attended Mt. Mercy College and Eastern Town Community College.

Pamela Anne Miller Verne Bi. Miller Norway Francis Joseph Schmidt Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Arthur L. Schmidt Schmidt James Goedken Walford SIUM Becky Miller Ming Rita Schmidt Mary Rita Stallman Welford Connie Schmidt Donald Schmidt Joseph Mark Miller Dubuque Robert Schmidt l Richard Rex Miller Larry Voelker Norway Consolidated Schools Marion Medical Associates Mt. Mercy College Eastern Town Community College

Spring Bridge Tourney Set at Fort Des Moines

The 20th annual spring festival sectional bridge tournament, run by Hawk Eye Bridge Assn. of the American Contract Bridge League, will be at the Fort Des Moines hotel in Des Moines Friday to Sunday. Events include men’s and women’s pairs, masters and non masters pairs, open and novice pairs, Swiss teams, side games, Early Birds and Nite Owls. Tournament chair is Mrs. Mavis Munson of Des Moines, reachable at 515 279-8583.

Hawkyeye Bridge Assn American Contract Bridge League Fort Des Moines Des Moines Mavis Munson

Poet Kathleen Gross Dies At 81 In New York

Kathleen Cotter Gross 81 wife of Ben Gross longtime NY Daily News radio television critic died Sunday in New York City. She wrote poetry for many years with work appearing in The New Yorker HL Mencken and George Jean Nathan Smart Set.

Kathleen Gross N.Y. New York Kathleen Cotter Gross Ben Gross New York Daily News

Miss Linda Grobstich Honored With Shower

Miss Linda Grobstich was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower on Saturday afternoon given by Mrs. Gerald J. Fottral and her daughter Mrs. John H. Erceg at the Fottral home on J Street Southwest. The note asks for letter replies with a self addressed stamped envelope to Abby Harbet Avenue Northwest Los Angeles California.

Linda Grobstich Gerald J. Fottral John HW. Erceg Fottral P J Street Il Grobstich LeRoy Grobstich Abby Harbet Avenue Los Angeles Bridgelert George Hof Calif Ferber Alex Ad Hofferber

Bear Abby Q&A on hurricane names and marijuana laws

Abigail Van Buren presents reader questions about naming hurricanes after women and whether marijuana should be legalized. The column notes opinions on stigma and fame and urges caution, asking for more evidence before legal changes.

Abby San Jose

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