Rise of Women Headed Households Shifts American Life
New Census Bureau findings show 12 percent of U.S. families are headed by women, about 7.2 million mothers raise children alone, a 73 percent rise since 1960. The report links divorce, separation, and death to increased female headship, with economic strain and child care needs shaping the trend.
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New York
Audrey Rowe
Colom
America
Aloe
Census Bureau
Suven
Isabel V.sawhill
The
Urban Institute
Washington
de- Luis
Waditiuiu
Ami Iext
Sawhill
Pol Uke
Denture Donation Dilemma Shows Legal Limits And Help sought
A reader asks if old dentures can be donated or sold and learns there may be laws restricting resale of dead dentures. The column also notes a public meeting for Linn County Abbey and YMCA swim classes with posted times and contact details.
Nursing Alums Plan Banquet at St Luke's Hospital
Nursing alumnae of St Luke's Methodist Hospital hold their annual banquet at the Loughren Club with a 6 PM prelude hour, a 7 PM dinner, and a slide show “St Luke's Old and New.” Attendees from past student days are urged to share memories, with years 1900s to 1950s honored. contact Elinith Nekola at 263-9792 for information.
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St. Luke's
Chsses
Eilith Nekola
Fifty Fillets Make Tasty Meal
A recipe for perch fillets baked with a rich sauce. Layer the fillets with butter, celery, cream and cheddar, bake in a 380 degree oven for 20 to 23 minutes until the surface is golden and the cheese melts.
Shower Honors Miss Hartley at Shueyville event
A bridal shower for Miss Linda Hartley was hosted at the Shueyville church Monday, with about 125 guests in attendance. Miss Hartley, daughter of Tom and Martha Hartley of Council Bluffs, is set to marry Donald Hoyt, son of Ray Hoyt, on May 22 in Shueyville, Iowa.
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Shueyville
Jean Martin Honored At Bridal Shower
Miss Join Martin of 308 Thirty-first Street SE was honored at a bridal shower Saturday morning. Judith Mahring of 610 Thirty-fourth Street SE helped organize the event for the May 28 bride elect of Steve A. Crant of South Amana. Crant is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. lard Craw.
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Join Martin
David Mawfin
Judith Mahring
Howten
Miss Martins
Steve A. Crant
South Amana
Cram
Lard Craw
Lee Street
Bridge Winners in Rubber Bridge Gate at Maeridge
On Monday at Maeridge, rubber bridge results featured Northagath Shewana Fiurgerahl and Grace Eyres, with Ken Barbet and Phylls Can yon in contention. Peter td Tent Franklin led first with Stan Hey and Ray Grodt second, while Mrs. Filagerald sae Bry Eymons claimed the next group. The next game begins at 9 at the church.
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Rubber Bridge
Maeridge Pook
Teri Lynn Jones Weds William Andrew Matney in Salvation Army setting
Teri Lynn Jones married William Andrew Matney in a 2 pm ceremony performed by Par Lalone. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Jones, wore a beige gown with lace yoke and carried yellow daisies. Attendants included Linda Rudlow and Albert Sumers, with a reception for 150 at the Salvation Army. The groom is the son of Mrs. Willa Matney Jr. and the late Mr. Matney. he works for Wilson & Co. The couple will reside at their new address.
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Salvation Army Cupyl
Par Lynn Junes Yard
William Andrew Matney
Lalone
William M. Jones
Willa Matney
Wilson Avenue
Mr. Matney
Regional Bridge Tourney Sets Waterloo Regional
The Waterloo Waterloo region hosts its annual regional contract bridge event beginning Wednesday with multiple flight games and side events. Barry Crane of Hollywood will not compete as a pro but participates in weekend regional play, highlighting a field of about 300 noted players including first-time entrants and touring aficionados.
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Votte McKinsrey
Charley Gorin
Oswald Jacoby
Jim Jacoby
Ira Gorn
B.J. Becker
Lew Muthe
Howard Schenxene
Max Hardy
Barry Crane
Hollywood
Bulky Crone
Wonghlerel
Innstead
Corned Beef Sandwich Tips with Cabbage and Swiss
A brief note suggests serving corned beef sandwiches with cabbage to enhance flavor, then removing Swiss cheese layers to simplify the dish. The fragment hints at a preparation tip for a traditional deli style sandwich.
Delta Kappa Gamma Installs Officers For Two Chapters
Two Delta Kappa Gamma chapters install new officers. Theta chapter elects Loraine Bomtkamp president at Roosevelt Royale hotel with Gloria Eells and others in leading roles. Retail chapter installed Mary Grubbe as first vice-president and others at Elks club.
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Delta Kappa Gamma Chapters
Theta Aia Beta Vi
Delta Kappa Gamma
Loraine Bomtkamp
Hinkley Avenue
Theta Chapter
Roosevelt Royale Hotel
Gloria Eells
Charles Séakes
Ruth Svobodka
Wallac — Pinckney
Old Methods Better Reading Writing Arithmetic Wins
A Lancaster University study across 811 primary schools finds formal teaching yields faster reading age gains than progressive, informal methods. Bright pupils in formal settings progressed up to four months per year, while less able boys underperformed. atmosphere and mix of approaches also influenced outcomes.
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London
Lancaster University
Degineiiie
Caid
Lewetsley
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