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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1972
Page
20
A humorous reminiscence of a chaotic family Christmas built around a cat named Tabby. The narrator recalls a door sign reading Bah Humbug and the baby’s trickery, plus Tabby’s antics with dogs, a tree, and present boxes, culminating in memories that shape the season.
Dr. Robert C. Jacobson of Vinton, on a Kent State University Education tour, reports Russia's 10 year school system from age seven through university entrance exams. He notes limited activity programs, strong Pioneer clubs run by the Communist party, and summer camps with restricted parental visits. He concludes it was a valuable trip but is glad to return to Iowa.
KEOTA Adelphi Lodge 353 AF and AM has elected officers for 1973. Otis Jones named Worshipful Master. Forest Tucker as Senior Warden. A I FitzSimmons as Junior Warden. Lester Smith treasurer. Wayne Zehr secretary. Wilbur Wright Senior Deacon. R B Boswell Jr Junior Deacon. Harry Hill Senior Steward. Deane Morris Junior Deacon. C D Kirkpatrick named Tyler.
Gazette column previews 1974 Iowa elections with potential senate bids by Gov. Robert Ray and Sen. Harold Hughes. It notes off year elections test party organization, lists possible Republican and Democratic candidates, and hints at strategic shifts if Hughes seeks a fourth term or Ray runs for senate.
Legislators weigh privatizing wine sales amid calls to tax and regulate inventories, strengthen distribution, and extend store hours. Proposals list county gaps in Ringgold and Wayne and debate effects on price, refrigeration, and statewide revenue.
A party dessert featuring a British style sherry trifle made ahead for easy serving. Packaged pudding and pound cake provide a Yankee time saver, with sherry brushed on cake, currant jelly, vanilla pudding mix, and whipped cream to finish. Serves 8.
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