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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1977

Page

14

Marguerite Oswald Turns 70 Defiant About Kennedy Case

Marguerite Oswald, aged 70, lives in Fort Worth and defends her son Lee Harvey Oswald as the Warren Commission’s findings face her criticism. She disputes claims of ill health, pursues publishing a personal account, and continues reading about the assassination while managing daily chores.

Fort Worth Texas Marguerite Oswald Lee Warren Commission John F. Kennedy Cuba Russia Lee Harvey Oswald New Orleans United States

Dear Abby Topics on Nudity Pups Odor and Marriage

A reader asks if a husband desire for nudism means evil mindedness. Abby counsels that attitudes toward nudity vary with upbringing and customs. Another letter recounts hitting a stray golden cocker spaniel puppy, regretting it and urging dog owners to keep pets tied. Abby advises responsible pet control. A note about bad breath and marriage shares a tale of a woman losing three husbands over odor, emphasizing frankness in sensitive issues. Includes a prompt to write Abby for personal replies.

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Vows Spoken At Vinton Wedding Ties Mossman Van Eschen

The marriage of Kathleen Ann Van Eschen and Michael Keith Mossman took place at St Marys Catholic church with Rev John Peters officiating. The couple now reside in Boise Idaho with Mrs Mossman employed by the Internal Revenue Service and Mr Mossman a Boise State University student.

Vinton Michael Keith Mossman Boise Idaho Mossman Kathleen Ann van Eschen St. Mary’s Catholic Church John Peters Henry van Eschen Internal Revenue Service Keith Mossman Boise State University

Women Hikers Plan Friday to Sunday Trip in Iowa Forest

Indian Creek Nature Center hosts its first women-only backpacking trip at Yellow River State Forest in northeast Iowa. Curt Ab doudh says limited places remain for a 48-hour adventure open to novices and veterans, with Barbara Binhammer noting health basics, gear, nutrition, and compass skill practice. Participants provide food and gear. transportation included. $30 fee. Call 362-0664 for details.

Yellow River State Forest Indian Creek Iowa Nature Center

Fortilerocus Taylor McVay Wedding at Cedar Christian Church

Shelly Marie Taylor daughter of Richard and Ethel Taylor and Joey Gene McVay son of Charles and Martha McVay wed Sunday evening at Cedar Christian Church. Rev Neville Clayton officiated. Attendants included Kathy Ulch and Deeanne Hefti as bridesmaids and Dave Fields with Don Ashbaugh as groomsmen. A reception for 150 followed. The couple plan to reside on Fortieth Street NW after a northern honeymoon. Both are connected with McVay Construction Co. The bride is a University of Iowa senior.

Cedar Christian Church Shelly Marie Taylor Richard D. Taylor Rosewood Court Joey Gene McVay Fortieth Street Charles F. McVay Avenue NW Neville Clayton Kathy Ulch Deeanne Hefti Renwick Dave Fields Don Ashbaugh McVay Construction Co University of Iowa Longbranch

Bouquet of Rose Queens

Pasadena reports the 1978 Tournament of Roses queen will continue an uninterrupted lineage dating to 1930 Holly Halstead. The first Rose queen was Hallie Woods in 1905. Early years saw parade royalty tried with both queen and king in 1913 and 1914.

Pasadena Calif Holly Halstead Hallie Woods

Reception Honors Newlyweds Worms at Marion Home

A Sunday afternoon reception at 1621 Sixth Avenue, Marion, honored Mr. and Mrs. Craig Worm of Trenton, Missouri, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Worm of Marion. Craig Worm wed Rita M. Stover of Casa, Arkansas, July 17, with Rev. Thomas Stover officiating at the bridegroom’s home. Howard Worm married Marsha Lea Wilhelm, daughter of the Wilhelms of Nashua, on August 13 at the Little Brown church.

Floyd Worm Sixth Avenue Marion Craig Worm Trenton Howard Worm Rita M. Stover Thomas van Stovers Casa, Ark Thomas Stover Marsha Lea Wilhelm Fay D. Wilhelms Twentyninth Avenue Little Brown Church Nashua

Eckhardt and Mueller Wedding at Zion Lutheran Belleville

Michelle Eckhardt and Mark Mueller wed Sunday evening at Zion Lutheran Church in Belleville Illinois. The Gazette notes a church location omission and recalls that on this date in 1870 Western Australia received representative government.

Michelle Clare Eckhardt Mark Steven Mueller Zion Lutheran Church Belleville Ill Western Australia

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