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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1956

Page

13

Iowa Women Offer Ideas For Houses Conference Plans

Iowa women from Waterloo Des Moines Sioux City and other cities join a 3 day Washington conference sponsored by the Housing and Home Finance Agency to shape a national plan for better homes. Mrs T W Kirksey and Barbara Ann Patnaude present views on kitchen space basement needs and storage while stressing liveable designs and family retreat areas.

Bethel Schmilville Todd Ervin Bohrer St. Luke's School of Nursing Cedar Rapids Delaware County Des Moines Manchester Iowa Texas Chicago T. W. Kirksey Waterloo Barbara Ann Patnaude Sioux City Raymond G. Noel Housing and Home Finance Agency Washington Patnaude

Bosses and Secretaries Survey Reveals Pet Peeves

Chicago area secretaries surveyed during National Secretaries Week list bosses flaws such as procrastination buzzer addiction and mumbling as top irritants. They praise secretaries who are neat spoil them and understand faults while employers who are courteous informative and show appreciation are valued.

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Family ties span six children across four states

The Strong family moved from Chicago Great Western Railway days to Wyoming in 1946. They raised six children: Marion Strong of Oelwein, A. R. Strong of Anchorage, Dorothy Hullinger of Mills, Howard Strong of Springville, Fern Ruby of Kansas City, and Ruth Rolce of Jackson. Nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren are mentioned.

Marion Strong Oelwein A. R. Strong Anchorage Alaska Dorothy ‘Hullinger Mills Wyo Howard ‘Strong Springville Fern Ruby Kansas City Ruth Rolce Jackson

Wanda Thomas Weds Burdette Gibbs in Manchester Union

Wanda Jewell Thomas of Manchester and Burdette H. Gibbs were married at the Free Methodist church in Toddville. The 3 PM ceremony was performed by Rev. Guy Pickering with Ervin Bohrer as proposer and Burl Gibbs as best man.

Manchester Free Methodist Alice Troester McGregor Burl Gibbs Wes Kennedy Dean Bohrer H. K. French Cedar Rapids

Ralph Strongs Observe Fiftieth Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Strong of Jackson Wyoming, former Oelwein residents, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house at the VFW hall. They were married in Strawberry Point on April 25 1906 and have lived in Galena and Hazelton before moving to Oelwein in 1908.

Oelwein Ralph Strong Jackson Wyo VFW M. M. Frame Strong Dillia Manley Strawberry Point Galena Hazleton Oel

Odawonka Camp Fire elects new Kenwood officers

The Odawonka Camp Fire group of Kenwood school elected Kathy Anderson president, Cindy Lightner vice president, Alicia Drummery secretary, Kathy Clark treasurer, and Penny Shepard publicity chairman.

Odawonka Camp Fire Group Kenwood School Kathy Anderson Cindy Lightner Alicia Drummery Kathy Clark Penny Shepard

Turner Named Head of New Guidance Center in Decorah

William Turner of Ottumwa has been named executive director of the Winneshiek Allamakee Guidance Center opening soon in Decorah on West Water Street. Medical director Dr. Mabel Holland will visit from the Waterloo clinic weekly, joined by Dwight Miller as a weekly clinical psychologist and a part time office secretary. Turner, a University of Iowa graduate, has extensive experience in social work across Polk, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and child welfare agencies.

West Water Street Decorah Guidance Center Turner Ottumwa American Home Funding Association University of Iowa Polk County Family Service Association Des Moines Cedar Rapids

Stuffed Lettuce Salad With Bleu Cheese Filling

An easy unusual salad recipe fits any menu. Core a head of lettuce and chill a cheese mayo filling with bleu cheese onion tops and pimiento, then slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds for serving with hot soup and light desserts.

Betty Jameson Still Ready To Compete In Pro Golf

Dallas report profiles 37 year old Betty Jameson a veteran of women’s golf with 25 years in the game. She recalls a rise from schoolgirl on boys teams to National Amateur titles the National Women’s Open and strong professional earnings and scoring marks. She plans to play at least ten more years driven by mental attitude and enthusiasm.

Dallas Texas Betty Jameson PGA Miss Jameson Betty Patty Berg

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