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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1977
Page
8
Steve Dyers and Craig O’Brien, both of Hiawatha, rent two city plots near Ellis Park after last year’s single plot yielded good crops. They find preparation demanding as doubling the area increases workload for spring planting.
In Halicher auditorium Paul Schenly and Lynn Harrell joined for a recital that highlighted Beethoven and Brahms with an encore Mendelssohn Song without Words. The duo impressed with Schenly’s Schubert and Brahms partnership and Harrell’s decisive cello technique.
The Set for Divorced group offers six weekly sessions from 8 to 9 30 p m starting April 14 at 518 Paramount. Ken Torno and Eileen Gehring lead discussions on adjusting to separation, identity, assertiveness, single parenting, and new relationships with a $12 registration fee and phone registration at 365 5219.
The 1977 Miss Iowa International Teen USA pageant prelims will be held May 20 21 at Morningside College in Sioux City for ages 14 to 18. Contestants are judged on scholastic achievement poise personality leadership and appearance with no swimsuit competition. Entry addresses and phone numbers are provided for the Central division in Nashville Tennessee.
In the Sunday Gazette notice, the Women of the Moose announce a Monday 7 30 session described as a Friendship meeting with Val Ko pecky and Vera Dupler serving as hostesses at the Moose home.
In Howell movement at the YWCA Phil Arnell and Frank Zeman won first place, Mel Verne Smoker and Ruth Helm were runners up, with Lou Harrington and Bruce Thiher third. Next game is 7:30 Wednesday at the YWCA. Friday at the Woman's club Ruth Helm and Mrs Thomas Mullin won first, Mrs C A Burali-Forti and Kenneth Hixon second, Mrs William Skogman and Phil Arnell third. Next game is 7:30 Tuesday at the Woman's club.
In College Station Texas American gardeners favor petunias zinnias and marigolds as the three most popular varieties. Landscape horticulturist William C Welch of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service notes seed packet sales show these favorites with rankings fluctuating over 29 years.
Mr and Mrs Vernon B King celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home with a family dinner. He married Vera Beck in Cedar Rapids on March 30 1927.
UNICEF displays new cards and note paper at the Cedar Rapids Art Center card shop featuring works by John Singer Sargent and Wassily Kandinsky. Additional items reproduce Ojibwan beadwork, a Japanese Noh costume, a 3rd century Chinese shawl, and 17th century Greek embroidery. The shop opens daily 10 to 5 April 12 through 24, except Mondays. Thursdays 1 to 4. On this date in 1802 Dorothy L. Dix, reform pioneer, was born.
Miss Christy M Chramosta and David LeRoy Wolfe were married at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. William P Leonard presiding at 1 30 pm Saturday. A 200 guest reception followed at the IBEW hall.
London AP Queen Elizabeth II plans a brighter image with a softer hairdo and a Chocolate Kiss rinse. Designers say the 51 year old queen will be in the spotlight this year for the silver jubilee celebrations while maintaining her traditional clothing tone. Sir Norman Hartnell notes her peak style shift toward citrus yellow turquoise and green as crowds expect eye catching outfits.
A couple's shower Friday evening honored Cathy Curley and Steven Tickle of Duluth who will marry June 18. Attending were Dr and Mrs Russell Anthony, Dr and Mrs Joe Smpehl, Mr and Mrs Jack Zazza, and Mr and Mrs Walter Laun. Parents listed include Charles Curley of White Eagle Trail SE and Richard Tickle of Edina Minnesota.
In Topeka Kansas UPI reports veterinarian C W Schulz notes pets have advantages in bulk foods and fiber needs. He explains dogs and cats require different diets from humans and their commercial foods often have lower digestibility. He adds that intestinal tumors gastric ulcers and hemorrhoids are rare in dogs and cats.
In Tokyo the defeat of Indira Gandhi over compulsory sterilization was viewed as a temporary setback for world population control. At a four day symposium leaders warned governments may pause programs, but experts stressed voluntary family planning and a gradual decline in growth rates.
Readers debate Indian reservations and benefits, contrasting extreme views with Abby’s guidance. The exchange questions taxpayer costs, eligibility for services, and tribal income, inviting broader reader comment on Native American issues.
A couples miscellaneous shower was held Saturday evening for Miss Sandra Levi and her fiancé Steve Schamberger. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Ted Anderson of 215 Twenty third Street NW. Miss Levi is daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Levi of 141 Twenty first Street NW. Fiance's parents are Mr and Mrs George Schamberger of 3931 Cox Avenue NW. A May wedding is planned.
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