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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1972
Page
43
Erma Bombeck reflects on Christmas as a time of childlike wonder and giving. She notes how忙iness, obligations, and material focus erode the holiday spirit and urges readers to reclaim the warmth of being a child at Christmas.
Belinda Rae Sturm engaged to James Martin Scott. Mr and Mrs Frank Sturm Jr announce. plans for June vows at First Lutheran Church. Sturm employee Crestview Acres. Scott works for Asplandic Tree Service.
Waldy von Zedtwitz of New York showcased his timing in a Cavendish club rubber bridge game by winning three no trump after a daring sequence. He led dummy’s diamonds, overruled with the queen, and executed a hard line to capture the remaining tricks.
Jennifer Rae Allard and John William Bendorf exchanged marriage vows Saturday at the Amana church. Elder Marvin Bendorf performed the ceremony at 6:30 PM for the couple of Amana. The bride, daughter of Ray and Irene Allard, wore ivory satin knit with burgundy roses and a rose velvet head band. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Bendorf. The reception for 175 guests followed at the Amana Holiday Inn. They plan a wedding trip to Toronto and will reside in High Amana.
The book Celebrations by Robert J. Myers surveys Christmas era superstitions from the Ozark cocks crowing at 3am to Pennsylvania Dutch tales of cattle that speak, plus how traditions link to weather and luck. It also touches on culinary tips like glitter polish seasonings and underseasoning to suit four servings.
A mother recalls decorating the Christmas tree with her children and rethreading family memories through handmade ornaments and shared stories. The growing tree symbolizes love, labor, and the passage of childhood as each year adds new memories to the collection.
Reader question prompts Dr. S L Andelman on dermatoglyphics as a medical clue tool. Despite skepticism, doctors study palm and fingerprint patterns for associations with diseases such as leukemia schizophrenia and crib death, though it remains an early, supplemental technique.
Mt Hermon No 263 meets Thursday at 7 in the Masonic hall for the Master Mason degree with Karl L Conant WM. Mizpah No 639 meets Wednesday at 7 at 1101 Old Marion road NE for installation practice under James D Zern WM. Bruce, Kingston, Crescent lodges do not meet this week.
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