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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1970
Page
10
Abigail Van Buren offers opinions on social missteps from bored hosts to organ playing, workplace formality, volunteering, and name usage. The letters express frustration and amusement, with Abby affirming staying at performances, urging tact for guests, and praising volunteers while noting office etiquette.
Mrs. H. Edward Beatty received the Luther Halsey Guick award, becoming the fifth council volunteer to earn it. Cedar Rapids and Amana members were recognized with Wakant Service and Charlotte Joy Farnsworth awards, while new board member Mrs. Bruno Rienecke joined 1971 officers and officers elected include Mrs. Richard Enneking as president and Randall Bray as treasurer.
A reader explains making a decorative Christmas tree using old bottle caps glued to heavy board. Start at the top and cover the board with caps, then spray the assembly gold silver or green and place a bead on each cap. Attach a back fastener to hang on a door or desk.
A reader seeks guidance on refinishing worn color-changed and rusted floor registers. Water damage in the bathroom is noted and a front fireplace facing of man-made stone needs cleaning. The inquiry ends with the signature Mrs. W. L.
Kate shares a simple method using an empty egg carton on newspaper to spray pine cones for holiday decorations. The egg-carton sections keep each cone upright and allow spraying to reach all parts efficiently.
A company introduces a reusable bright yellow ice box offering two products in one. The concept aims to delight customers and enhance gift giving with a versatile, imaginative presentation.
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