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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1972
Page
8
Mrs. Richard Hagerman was medalist in the weekend event. Flight winners were Mrs. A. A. Griffin and Mrs. Richard Wing first and Mrs. Gary Karr and Mrs. Donald Spaight second. Mrs. Max Miller recorded a birdie.
The Philadelphia chapter voted 127 to 11 to admit women, despite the national Jaycees ban. Local president Thomas Rittenhouse said the charter may be expelled yet aims to keep membership and push nationwide change.
London judge Justice Everett Friday granted a temporary restraining order against George Meek after Mrs. Meek’s lawyer testified she had been barricaded in the kitchen since Tuesday. The order cites loss of light hot water and cooking facilities as coercive actions in the divorce dispute.
An American birth control expert urged making oral contraceptives as freely available as aspirin. Dr Ray Ravenholt said women should be able to buy the pill over the counter and noted a dramatic fertility decline from wider use. He cited 53 million monthly cycles funded in 70 countries 1968 72.
Miss Tere Lagerbloom and Robert Perry Kidder of Des Moines were married at Saint Robert Catholic church in Merrill, Wisconsin. The ceremony at 3 p.m. featured Rev. James Nesbitt with a reception at the Merrill Golf club. The couple will live in Des Moines. Kidder works for Hedley Reed Advertising and is a University of Texas graduate. The bride is a University of Wisconsin La Crosse alumna.
Barbara Judy Wasek married Steven John Swanson in a 2 o clock ceremony at Calvin Sinclair Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. Earl Hubner. Attendants included sisters, nieces, and friends, with a 150 guest reception at the church. The couple will reside at 4420 Bowling Street SW while attending Kirkwood Community College, with Swanson employed by Midwest Janitorial Service.
Scientists use egg protein as a near perfect standard to gauge the protein value in other foods. This benchmark helps compare nutritional quality across diets and products.
Cautionary note advises against leaving sewing baskets within reach of children as they contain sharp knitting needles sewing needles scissors and even razor blades posing serious injury risks.
Thirty years ago the US Army took immediate possession of the Savery, Chamberlain, and Plaza hotels in Des Moines for the use of the WACs. This forceful action consolidated wartime housing for women soldiers and altered the city’s hotel occupancy.
Miss Kathy Rauscher hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower at 2 30 Saturday at 2191 Wescourt NW for Miss Dianne Barta daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Barta 2277 J street SW Co hosts were Miss Margie Ball and Miss Mary Lynn Espenmiller Ten guests attended Miss Barta will wed Stephen Krumbholz son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Krumbholz 3207 Twelfth Avenue SW on August 26.
Miss Sandra Penn daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Penn was guest of honor at a 4 o clock Sunday shower at James Akers home 2354 Twenty sixth street NW Co hosts were Miss Vickie Schroeder Mrs Arnold Frater and Miss Cyndy Penn The Sept 2 bride elect of Donald Avis of Stanwood son of Mrs Wayne Spaulding of St Joseph Michigan.
Miss Cindy Jo Lorenc daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph W Lorenc and Roger Emery Howell son of the Emery Howells will marry August 19 in Calvary Baptist church. The Gazette regrets an earlier error listing August 12.
Patricia Ann Burns daughter of Leland W Burns of Marion and Wayne Dale Webster son of the Websters of Walker married at First United Methodist Church Marion in a 7 30 ceremony. The couple to reside near Troy Mills after a reception for 200 at Longbranch supper club. She is a nurse with St Luke's Hospital.
Thirty four players participated in twilight play Saturday. Prize winners were the Bert Hoffmans and the George Beattys. Club house hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Jenkins, at home hosts Mr. and Mrs. Norris Hunt, 2044 Forty second street NE. Assisting were the Les Meewes.
Barbara Muetzel McCauley and Wayne M Rae exchanged marriage vows Saturday at Sharon United Methodist Church. Rev A T Washington officiated. The couple will reside at 101 Edgewood Road NW and Wayne is a real estate manager in Charter Oak.
The annual Reid Metheny family reunion is scheduled Sunday August 27 at the Overlook pavilion in Ellis Park from 11 to 4. Local notice invites relatives and friends to join the gathering at the park pavilion with a midday event and community fellowship.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Vaughn and daughter Carol were honored with a farewell dinner Friday at the Long Branch supper club. Nineteen guests attended. The Vaughns will move to Arizona Saturday.
The piece describes wearing long claw-plaid skirts with side openings kept open to reveal leg. It advises pairing with tights matching the pullover color for a coordinated look.
Ten years ago actress Betsy Grant filed for divorce from Cary Grant alleging he seemed bored with her leading to the end of their marriage.
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