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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1970
Page
21
Abigail Van Buren suggests a frank approach to neighbors and former friends about shifting gift exchanges to sending cards only. She recommends choosing polite wording around trimming the gift list while keeping relations cordial, and notes many will appreciate the practical change if approached tactfully.
A collage of Dear Abby questions and responses touches on family dynamics, childhood issues, marital concerns, and social behavior. Topics include holidays and gifts, parental influence, spitting and hygiene in kitchens, nervous fidgeting at work, and advice for Michigan and Mississippi mothers managing large families.
Margaret Duchess of Argyll confronted a long haired burglar in her Mayfair home after he emerged from an adjoining bathroom while she had jewelry laid out. The 58 year old duchess remained uninjured as the intruder fled following a struggle. Police declined to comment on whether any jewels were taken. The incident followed by a note that the duchess asked for no publicity.
Beginning February 8, Dr Donald Limndberg head of the university's restaurant and hotel administration teaches a six week food and wine course for the Division of Continuing Education at the Top of the Campus Restaurant. The program costs 45 dollars and features wines from the United States and Western Europe to pair with dishes.
The article surveys lavish diplomatic entertaining at Benhima’s residence with U N Ambassador and Mme Ahmed Renhima hosting multi nationality dinners attended by Spanish and Italian dignitaries, American society figures, and fashion royalty. A second gala features Prince Igon Forstenbe and wife Diane, plus Diana Vreeland and other notable guests. The piece also notes a wave of high end robberies in Texas cities, baffling police.
The reader letters mix practical hints and humorous anecdotes about household fixes and craft ideas. Tips include stopping shoe squeaks by poking holes in the back of the bell of the shoe, sprinkling powder, easing fit, and removing black heel marks with toothpaste. Others describe using mesh bags for gift wrapping and packing, repurposing bags as Christmas stockings, and keeping art items with guests during visits in Texas and New York contexts.
Audrey Dykhuizen of Cedar Rapids married Duane L. Christenson at a Saturday 4 o'clock ceremony in the Little Brown Church. The Rev. Hines officiated. Attendants were Vernon and Mrs Stull. The bride is employed by Cornell College and the groom by Frito Lay Inc. They reside in Mt. Vernon.
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