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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1973

Page

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Dear Abby column excerpts reveal guest theft and wedding shower debates

A maid in a first class hotel confesses taking a souvenir from a famous person and seeks guidance. Abby advises returning the item if possible, or requesting an autographed photo instead. In California, a bridal shower list of extravagant gift requests prompted one worker to skip the event, with Abby approving the decision and offering her letter-writing booklet.

Abby America California

NOW Awards Honor Keep Her in Place and Other Media Slights

New York UPI reports NOW announced special "keep her in her place" awards to mark women’s liberty week. Van Guard Records won for Get Your Biscuits in the Oven NOW. Other recognitions targeted Winchester ad, Dean Martin show, Last Tango in Paris, WINS radio, Esther Vilar, Playboy, and Up the Sandbox. positive awards cited NBC Helen Reddy, Maude episodes, a test soap, and a cross country trip film.

Dean Martin New York UPI Vanguard Records National Organization of Women (Now Winchester NBC Paris WINS Helen Reddy CBS Maude

Sing Out C R Plans Concert at Coe College

Cedar Rapids group Sing Out, 30 youths aged 15 to 23, will present an extrav aganza of song and dance at Daehler Kitchin Auditorium on Saturday and Sunday at 8. The two hour show features slides, recordings, audience participation, and choreographed rhythm and blues and rock numbers. Sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Jaycees, members hail from local high schools and three colleges. Tickets cost 1.25 and are sold at the door.

Sing Out Cedar Rapids Daehler-Kitchin Coe College The Cedar Rapids Jaycees

Mrs. Brad Bean Feted at Surprise Baby Shower

Mrs. Brad Bean of Southland Street SW was honored Wednesday evening at a surprise baby shower. Hostess Mrs. Kenneth Coder hosted 18 guests from the Southland Street address.

Brad Bean Southland Street Kenneth Coder

Personal Shower Given for Bonnie Jorgensen

A surprise personal bridal shower was hosted Thursday evening by Mrs. Larry Shepard at 120 Eighteenth street NE Cedar Rapids honoring Miss Bonnie Jorgensen route two Cedar Rapids bride elect of Paul Petrik. Miss Jorgensen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Al Jorgensen of Maquoketa. Mr Petrik's parents are the Paul Petriks of Fairfax. Miss Vicki Hulshizer was co host to 18 guests.

Larry Shepard Eighteenth Street Bonnie Jorgensen Cedar Rapids Jorgensen Paul Petrik al Jorgensen Maquoketa Mr. Petrick Paul Petriks Fairfax Vicki Hulshizer

Mossadegh spirited away to undisclosed jail after coup turmoil

Twenty years ago the Iranian premier Mossadegh was hidden away in an undisclosed jail to prevent lynching as the shah frantically sought funds from any country willing to assist, amid the political chaos and international pressure surrounding the regime.

Mossadegh

Anne Armstrong Affirms Nixon in Good Shape

In Sacramento Presidential Counselor Anne Armstrong said Nixon is in command of himself and not sick or nervous. After handing over surplus federal property at the Western White House in San Clemente she insisted reports claiming poor health were false, noting he is fit, ready, with spring in his step and a clear determination.

Dential Anne Armstrong Nixon

Miss Ethel Ackerman Feted By Shower

Miss Ethel Ackerman daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Ackerman of 923 Eleventh Street NE was guest of honor Thursday evening at a miscellaneous shower at Bishop Cafeteria downtown. Mrs Lee Giza was hostess and Mrs Donald Barkdoll co host to 30 guests. Ackerman is the September bride elect of Dennis Winger son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Winger of Maquoketa.

Ethel Ackerman Harry Ackerman Eleventh Street Bishop Cafeteria Lee Giza Donald Barkdoll Miss Ackerman Dennis Winger Avenue Marvin Winger Maquoketa

Sister Pietro breaks nun stereotype in Minnesota salon

In Mankato Minnesota Sister Pietro Ryan a Roman Catholic nun and Hilltop Sculpture Curl Salon manager defies the traditional nun image by practicing as a hairdresser. She joined a revised five year program allowing sisters to take varied roles. about 65 of 750 Sisters of St. Francis work beyond teaching or nursing.

Mankato, Minn Pietro Ryan Hilltop Sculpture Pietro The Sisters of St. Francis St. Francis Rochester Hilltop Carl Peterson Mankato

Women’s Golf Players Compete in Friday Event at The Mines

Twenty six women participated with hostesses Mrs Ruth Madsen and Mrs Ron Fruechte. Best shot team winners were Mrs Harold Donohoe, Mrs Vera Snodgrass and Mrs William Chase tied for first with other teams. Medalist honors went to Mrs L W Haerther. Flight winners included Mrs Richard Hagerman and others. box scores note multiple prize groups and notable birdies and 5s.

Ruth Madsen Ron Fruechte Harold Donohoe Vera Snodgrass William Chase Jon Smith George Schmidt Don Ehrke Doyle Phillips Larry Snodgrass Richard Ross Donald Lumsden Donald Hugh Hubert Lyman L. W. Haerther Richard Hagerman William Moeller Otto Wiedersberg Dona Terrace Robert Higgins Kenneth Kolsto Harold Jorgensen Tom Merryman Leo Kammerer Harold Layher George Tschetschot James Plumb Haerther Bert Hoffman

Barbra Doyle Honored at North Side Bridal Shower

Miss Barbra Doyle daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Doyle 3716 Redbud Road NE was guest of honor Thursday evening at a miscellaneous bridal shower given by Miss Brenda Rainwater 2921 Applewood Place NE Cohost Mrs Lloyd Peterson Twenty guests attended Miss Doyle is the November 10 bride elect of Tim Prindle son of Mr and Mrs Donald Prindle of Mason City

Barbra Doyle Robert Doyle Redbud Road Brenda Rainwater Applewood Place Lloyd Peterson Miss Doyle Tim Prindle Donald Prindle Mason City

Frozen stuffed poultry must cook from frozen state

Guidance states commercially frozen stuffed poultry should be cooked without thawing. Cooking from the frozen state helps ensure proper heat distribution and safe temperatures, reducing the risk of undercooked centers. Follow package directions for time and temperature.

Ill teenage girl flees with boyfriend to wed in Indiana

Cheryl Marie McDonald, 17, and Kevin Dodd, 16, fled Kokomo to marry after doctors warned her idiopathic hypoplastic anemia could cause fatal hemorrhage if she bleeds. Her father says she sought life despite illness as her condition worsens and may require transfusion. couple had sought parental permission but was refused.

Kokomo Ind UPI Cheryl Marie McDonald Kevin Dodd Raymond N., McDonald Schroeder McDonald Dodd Cheryl Taylor High School

Unusual Greenery Wins a Blue Ribbon at Fair

ABILENE Kan UP I floral display using marijuana stems as greenery won a blue ribbon at the Central Kansas Free fair. Submitted by Faye Harper of Junction City the predominantly red arrangement drew praise for its fern like leaves. Police chief Fred Garten allowed the display for three days before removing it to his office as it wilted and after the award was issued.

Abilene Kan UPI Faye Harper Junction City

Howell movement bridge winners at Welty Way

Mrs Howard Wilfong and Bruce Thiher took first place in a Howell movement game played Thursday at Welty Way. Mr and Mrs Leslie Miller finished in second. The next session is scheduled for 5 30 Sunday at Welty Way.

Howard Wilfong Bruce Thiher Howell Welty Way Leslie Miller

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