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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1965
Page
6
In a humorous 1965 vignette, Inez Robb recalls a concrete wedding cake prank and a slapstick wedding tale. The piece contrasts a proposed cake slip cover with a fearsome frost of white concrete and a quarrelsome Robb household memory.
A 17-year-old Fall River girl, Margaret Ann Potvin, was barred from her high school senior prom and graduation after winning a Junior Chamber of Commerce beauty contest. She wore a bathing suit in part of the event, violating school rules at Mt. St. Mary’s Academy. The school says she was aware of the rules. Potvin will receive her diploma and a $400 scholarship. She plans to attend nursing school and defends the decision as a matter of principle.
Mrs. John Austad sold most items after many calls. Listed items include a black sectional a floor lamp a table lamp a radio phonograph combo a walnut dining table with four chairs a buffet two maple bunk beds and springs a green recliner chair and a phone number 362 6182. Place classified ad by calling 362 1121. want ads accepted until 5 p.m. Saturday for the big Sunday edition.
Dr Motner explains facial twitching stems from nerves fatigue and tension headaches. Causes include facial nerve neuralgia brain inflammation and malocclusion. fatigue and emotional stress can trigger tics. dental correction may help address tension. A second reader asks about undergarments claiming weight loss via perspiration and the doctor notes they remove only water and salt with possible skin irritation.
The widow of the slain Rev. James J. Reed, a Unitarian minister killed during civil rights demonstrations in Selma, Alabama, says she and her four children will pursue education in Wyoming. The report notes her intent to enroll and continue her family's life after the violent event.
Marie Reed announces enrollment at Casper Junior College in Wyoming and plans to leave Boston for good Friday. A fund for the children John 13 Karen 7 Ann 5 and Steven 3 has reached 95000 with donations in two Boston banks. Reed will hand over her late husband Rev Reed's papers to the American Friends Service Committee which sponsored housing work in Boston.
Merle Deskin, longtime Iowa Valley High School principal for three years in Marengo, has been appointed to lead Harlan High School. Deskin's move transitions from Marengo to oversee Harlan's district secondary program and faculty.
Nearly 70,000 printed sales messages advertise Gazette Want Ads with rates as low as 50 cents a day. The promotion spotlights affordable classified notices designed to attract readers and sellers in the local market.
Representatives of Cedar Rapids teacher organizations met with the school board and superintendent in an informal session to discuss mutual problems. A second meeting is scheduled for May 10 to become a regular practice, focusing on communication between board staff and teachers and on state legislation affecting the district. Ken Moore, Carl Means, and Chuck Lindgren attended for the union groups.
Elementary and secondary geography teachers will gather at the University of Iowa for the Iowa Council for Geographic Education spring meeting. The session runs 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Old Armory on the university campus.
Kalona officers named for the ladies organization with Mrs. James Wheeler chosen as president and Mrs. Amos Mellinger as secretary treasurer.
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