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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1972
Page
2
A collection of Dear Abby readers' questions about unusual names and personal dilemmas. Bethany Brown shares the challenges of a gendered name, while others discuss marriage tensions, friendship, and advice requests. Abby suggests practical, discreet responses and reminds readers to handle sensitive matters with care.
Miss Colleen Hagerman of Cedar Rapids and Gregory Edward Ebert of Woodside Drive NW announce an engagement. Hagerman is a Kirkwood alum and UI junior. Ebert is a former Kirkwood student employed by Quaker Oats. Engagements also note Sally Goldsmith to Gary Mahe and Monica Louise Dolezal to Lon Sinclair with all parties connected to Kirkwood or the University of Iowa.
Miss Carol Jean Atwood and Gerald Lee Dunham were married Saturday at Det. United Church of Christ. The Rev. Glenn D. Hunt officiated at 2 o'clock with a reception for 150. The bride is daughter of Jean L. Atwood and Jerry Atwood. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dunham of Decatur Georgia. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Stephen Hughes and bridesmaids Judy Atwood and Mrs Michael Atwood. Best man was Greg Johnson. groomsmen included Mike Dunham and Ed Dunkin. The couple plans a Georgia honeymoon and will reside in Sixth Avenue SW home.
YWCA schedules Friday activities for girls and boys up to 12 from 10 30 to 2 with games traction swimming and a required swimming cap for girls trunks and towel plus a sack lunch. Cost 1 25 includes beverage supplies and swimming and YW membership 2 annually or use a parent's membership. No coed volleyball Wednesday evening due to holiday. Drop In Thursday 7 30 to 16. take records. Free to members 27 cents for non members.
Miss Linda Ann Keppers and Jerry Edward Toomer exchanged vows at Sacred Heart Catholic church in Eagle Grove. The couple plans to reside in Iowa City after a short wedding trip. Toomer is a University of Iowa graduate student and Keppers works for the Federal court in Cedar Rapids.
Physician Morris Fishbein argues in Medical World News that many inherited disorders have a biochemical basis tied to enzyme deficiencies. He suggests dietary regimens can prevent brain damage in some conditions, noting lifestyle changes to avoid harm while families adopt modest diets and safe holidays.
Seventh grade games run Friday from 9 to noon with an optional swim from noon to 1. Eighth grade matches follow 1 to 4 with an optional swim from 4 to 5. Bring tennis shoes swimming cap towel. No charge for events.
Roberta Trachta and Danny R. Nance wed Saturday at Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Ames in a candlelit ceremony. Rev Lawrence Chamberlin presided. Guests numbered about 250 and a reception followed at the church social rooms. The couple will reside in Ames where Nance attends Iowa State University and is employed on campus.
The engagement of Miss Betty Short and Carl A. Snitker is announced. Parents are Dorothy D. Sheet and Ray Short of Maciva, and Ben A. Snitker with Mrs. Snitker of Williams Street. Miss Short attends Linn-Mar School while her fiancé serves in the Navy at Williamsburg, Virginia.
The engagement of Debra Ann Travis and Michael Jon Hastings is announced by their parents. Both are students with Ms Travis at Kirkwood Community College and Hastings a Coe College sophomore. They plan a fall wedding at Noelridge Baptist Church.
JEBERANS clubs call 377-5243. TOPS Star of Maine potluck supper clubs listed last Sunday, scheduled Thursday at 30 in day each month. Meat furnished at Maine temple. Hostesses are Degree Staff officers. No advance gift exchange. Meeting January 7.
Square Dancing Tuesday Guys n Dolls and Moose Lodge No 262 hold meetings in Rockville and downtown. Clubs list programs and guest callers across several states plus a Moose Home gathering, Christmas party and a New Year event.
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