First Woman Postal Inspector Tackles Crimes in Chicago
Washington report profiles Jane W. Currie 34 the nations first woman postal inspector. She trained in firearms and karate and has pursued postal fraud suspects since January 1972 in Chicago. Currie emphasizes wits over brawn and notes advantages of being a woman in investigations.
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Washington
Currie
Chicago
The
Postal Service
Texas Christian University
Jane W. Currie
Mrs. Currie
Son objects to double wedding with fiancee family
Dear Abby column notes a 30-year-old son engaged to a 25-year-old woman. her sister's engagement prompts a double wedding of about 700 guests and 30 bridesmaids. The parents urge the plan, but the couple and parents worry it will resemble a circus. Abby advises the son to assert his wish for a single wedding and handle it himself. Also referenced are a Living Will notice and Christmas Want Ads.
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Abby
Mom
Pop
Women Candidates Seek Seat on Polk Soil Commission
In Des Moines two women Prudence Leachman and Carol Hammer run for six year terms on the Polk county soil conservation commission. Both express uncertainty about specific duties if elected though Leachman cites in charge of conservation education and crop terracing funds. Hammer emphasizes urban input to address eroding creeks and storm sewer plans. Campaigns rely on mailings and outreach to local political groups.
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DES Moines
UPI
Prudence Leachman
Carol Hammer
Polk County Soil Conservation Commission
Polk County Commission
Commission
Leachman
The
Des Moines Environmental Coordinating Council
Polk County Soil Conservation District
LaVonne Vos
Philip Hill
Polk County
Polk County Women’s Political Caucus
National Organization of Women
Mrs. Pusateri Jr Honored At Shower
A baby shower was held Sunday at 2 o clock in honor of Mrs Frank Pusateri Jr of 2000 Washington Avenue SE. Hosts included Misses Mary and Santina Pusateri of 2719 Seeley Avenue SE and 40 guests attended with additional hostesses Mrs John Satariano Mrs Frank McElowen and Mrs Marino Pusateri.
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Frank Pusateri, Jr
Washington Avenue SE
Mary
Santina Pusateri
Seeley Avenue
John Satariano
Frank McElowen
Marino Pusateri
Nutcracker Performance Added Monday at Cedar Rapids
The Nutcracker ballet, after sold out matinee and Sunday evening shows, adds a Monday evening performance at 7 30 at Washington High School. Tickets cost four dollars for adults and two dollars for children through ninth grade, available at Armstrong's Killian's Lindale Plaza Record Shop Cedar Rapids Art Center. The Dieman Bennett Dance Theater presents with Philip Carman of New York as the Prince Suki Morrissey of Mt Vernon as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Kristin Tescher of Cedar Rapids as Clara.
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Hemispheres
Philip Carman
New York
Prince
Suki Morrissey
Mt. Vernon
Sugar Plum
Kristin Tescher
Don Tescher
Cedar Rapids
Clara
Mozart Club Christmas Program Set for Saturday at YWCA
The Mozart club will present its annual Christmas program this Saturday at 2 o'clock at the YWCA. A Dec 2 date published earlier in The Gazette was an error.
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Mozart Club
YWCA
Gazette
Instant chopped chicken for parties in a blender
A quick method for making chopped chicken using a blender or grinder. Mix cooked chicken with celery, mayonnaise, olives, onion and seasonings, grind, and freeze in a plastic bag. Use portions with egg noodles, salads, casseroles, or hors d oeuvres. Suitable for turkey and roast beef scraps too.
Federal judge acts on Iowa reapportionment after Shaff plan defeat
Within hours of the Shaff plan defeat a federal court judge moved on the Iowa reapportionment issue, signaling swift legal action in the wake of the political setback.
Nationwide Toy Safety Hotlines Set By CPSC
The CPSC has set up hotlines for safety information and incident reports on toys and consumer products. Iowa hospitals in Clinton Keokuk and Fort Dodge participate in reporting dangerous toys while a toll free line 1 800 638 2666 offers consumer safety guidance.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC
Karen Hull
Iowa State University
Iowa
Clinton
Keokuk
Fort Dodge
Jade and Gold Jade Burial Suit From Princess Tou Wan
London exhibition highlights two jade and gold burial suits, one for Princess Tou Wan and a larger version for her husband Liu Sheng. Jade believed to grant immortality, with 2,160 jade rectangles and 703 carats of gold in Tou Wan’s dress. Tombs carved in mountains once held hundreds of afterlife objects. now only fragments survive.
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London
UPI
Tou Wan
Tan Wan
Liu Sheng
Henry Cole Begins Christmas Card Tradition in 1843
Henry Cole of London receives credit for creating the world’s first Christmas card in 1843, launching the custom of sending holiday greetings.
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Henry Cole
Uraina Fountain and Tery Evans Wed in Se Marion Home
Uraina K Fountain and Tery J Evans exchanged marriage vows Saturday at 2 PM at the bride’s home in SE. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Everett Burham of Sharon United Methodist Church. Parents and attendants named. couple to reside at 847 Fifteenth Street SE with Mrs Evans employed at Mercy Hospital and Mr Evans at Square D Co.
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Uraina K. Fountain
Tery J. Evans
Everett Burham
Sharon United Methodist Church
Fifteenth Street
Verne Blietz
Thirty-fifth Street
Marion
John Bedient
Bowling Street
John Evans
Twenty-fifth Street
Frankie Williams
Jay S. Gross
Evans
Mercy Hospital
Mr. Evans
Square D Co
Bridge Shufflers Winners At Noelridge Park Church
Winners of the bridge game played Monday at Noelridge Park Christian church were North-south first Mary Ear ley and William Jacobson, second Shirley Moore and Bill Howard. East-west first Jerry Elsen and Dale Kueter, second Robert Graybear and William Hail Jr. Next game will be Monday at 9 at the church.
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Noelridge Park Christian Church
Mary Earley
William Jacobson
Shirley Moore
Bill Howard
Jerry Elsen
Dale Kueter
Robert G. Graybear
William C. Hail, Jr
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