Women head families rise as divorce rate fuels change
The Census Bureau finds 13 percent of U.S. families are led by women, up 73 percent since 1960, with 10.5 million children in female headed homes by 1975. Experts note economic strain, altered gender roles, and rising attitudes toward single motherhood shaping the shift. Audrey Rowe Colom mirrors these concerns as a mother navigating work, finances, and relationships.
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New York
Audrey Rowe
Colom
America
Census Bureau
Isabel V. Sawhill
The
Urban Institute
Washington
Dr. Lamb
Dear Abby dentures query prompts safety note
Dear Abby replies that laws prohibit selling used dentures and offers no clear venue for donation. The column emphasizes not feeling guilty and notes emotional crises can have multiple triggers, urging readers to seek personal correspondence if needed.
OES Linn County Assembly Meeting Set at Springville Church
The annual meeting of the Linn county Annie Abbey assembly of past matrons, Order of the Eastern Star, will be Saturday at 12 30 at the Springville United Methodist church. Reservations for the luncheon should be called to Alice Lee route two Marion 854 6675 by Wednesday.
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Linn County
Annie Abbey
Order of the Eastern Star
Springville
YWCA Preschool Swim Class Schedules Revealed
The YWCA preschool swim class starts May 3 with sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 30 to 10 15 in the morning or 6 15 to 7 in the evening. Earlier Sunday listings were in error.
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YWCA
Nursing Alums Plan Banquet at St Luke's Hospital
The St. Luke's Methodist Hospital Nursing Alumnae plan their annual banquet at the Longbranch supper club on Monday with a 6 social hour and 7 buffet dinner. A slide show called St Luke's Old and New will follow, with past uniforms on display and attendees urged to bring memorabilia. Classes 1910 1915 and every fifth year will be honored. Edith Nekola can provide more information at 363 9792.
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St. Luke’s Methodist Hospital
Assa
Longbranch
St. Luke's
Edith Nekola
Fish Fillets Make Tasty Meal
Perch haddock or turbot fillets make a tasty meal baked with a creamy cheddar sauce. Thaw drain arrange in a buttered baking dish, heat celery soup with sour cream and cheese, then spread over fillets and bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Hartley
A bridal shower for Miss Linda Hartley aged 20 was held at Shueyville United Methodist church with 125 guests in attendance. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Hartley Cedar Rapids and will marry John Hey on May 22 in Shueyville.
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Shueyville United Methodist Church
Linda Hartley
Third Avenue
Miss Hartley
Tom Hartleys
Route Two
Cedar Rapids
John Hey
Ray Heys
Langdon Avenue
Shueyville
Jean Martin Honored At Bridal Shower
Miss Jean Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs David Martin was honored at a miscellaneous shower Saturday morning Judith Mahring 610 Thirty-fourth Street SE was hostess to 10 guests Miss Martin is the May 29 bride elect of Steve A Cram of South Amana Mr Cram is the son of Mr and Mrs Willard Cram 4402 Lee Street NE
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Jean Martin
David Martin
Thirty-first Street
Judith Mahring
Thirty-fourth Street
Miss Martin
Steve A. Cram
South Amana
Cram
Willard Cram
Lee Street
Bridge Winners at Noelridge Park Church Winners Listed
In a Monday rubber bridge at Noelridge Park Christian church North south winners were Shauna Fitzgerald and Grace Eyman first with Ken Burbach and Phyllis Deni son second. East west Deborah and Terri Franklin first with Dotti Stanley and Mary Kay Grodt second. Overall winners were Mrs Fitzgerald and Mrs Eyman. The next game will be at 9 Monday at the church.
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Noelridge Park Christian Church
Shauna Fitzgerald
Grace Eyman
Ken Burbach
Phyllis Denison
Deborah and
Terri Franklin
Dotti Stanley
Mary Kay Grodt
Fitzgerald
Eyman
Teri Lynn Jones Becomes Bride of W A Matney II
The Salvation Army chapel hosted the wedding of Teri Lynn Jones and William Andrew Matney III on Saturday at 2 PM. Brig J E LaLone officiated. The ceremony featured a satin gown with lace yoke and a blue and yellow bouquet. A reception for 150 followed at the Salvation Army and the couple will reside at their street address.
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Salvation Army Chapel
Teri Lynn Jones
William Andrew Matney III
J.E. LaLone
William M. Jones
J Street
William Matney
Wilson Avenue
Mr. Matney
Linda Buelow
Center Point
Albert Summers
Blaine Matney
Ed Sumner, Jr
Rickie
Rebecca Buelow
Tina Matney
The
Salvation Army
Regional Bridge Tourney Sets Waterloo Opening With Barry Crane
In Waterloo at the Cony Civic Center the Iowa Regional bridge tournament opens Wednesday with Barry Crane, famed TV producer and top master point holder, joining over 100 players. The event features beginners games, side events, and multiple daily start times through Sunday, with reduced rates Friday and free Thursday for new players.
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Waterloo
Charley Goren
Oswald Jacoby
Jim Jacoby
Ira Corn
B.J. Becker
Lew Mathe
Howard Schenkene
Max Hardy
Barry Crane
Hollywood
Iowa
Conway Civic Center
Night Owls
Corned Beef Tip with Cabbage Slaw and Swiss Cheese
Corned beef sandwiches gain a crunch from cabbage slaw topped with thin strips of Swiss cheese. The combination adds texture and a mellow cheese note to classic meat and bread.
Delta Kappa Gamma Chapters Install Officers
Theta chapter installs Loraine Bomkamp as president at Roosevelt Royale hotel Saturday night with Gloria Eells first vice president Ruth Svoboda recording secretary and others. Beta Pi chapter installs L H Kline as president at Elks club last Tuesday with Mary Grubbe first vice president Elaine Mulherin as corresponding secretary and Gladys Rife as parliamentarian.
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Theta
Beta Pi
Delta Kappa Gamma
Women In Education
Loraine Bomkamp
Hinkley Avenue
Theta Chapter
Roosevelt Royale Hotel
Gloria Eells
Charles Séarles
Ruth Svoboda
Wallace Pinckney
H.L. Kline
Thirtieth Street
Elks Club
Mary Grubbe
Edward Anderson
Arnold Borg
Elaine Mulherin
al Coles
Gladys Rife
Old Methods Superior in Reading and Math, Study Finds
A Lancaster University research team reports four years of testing 871 primary schools show formal classroom teaching yields higher reading ages and math results. Bright students gain three to four months annually with traditional methods, while progressive schools see weaker effort and scores, especially among high achievers.
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London
Lancaster University
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