Women Who Made Headlines in 1962
Joy Miller surveys a year of female prominence across fashion, politics, arts, and society. Core figures include Dr. Frances Kelsey who halted thalidomide, Jacqueline Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor in the public eye, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Mrs. John F. Kennedy, plus ambassadors and leading women in culture and letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Miller
York
Queen Elizabeth
Elizabeth Taylor
Jackie Kennedy
Frances Kelsey
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Europe
Dr. Kelsey
Siren
Katherine Anne Porter
Rachel Carson
Lillian Hellman
Georgia O'Keeffe
American Academy of Arts and Letters
Margaret Leighton
Lucille Ball
Desilu Productions
Ellis Kelsey
Christine
Susan
Richard Burton
Miss O'Brien and Richard Watkins Wed in Anamosa
Miss Marjorie Kay O'Brien daughter of Mrs Emmet O'Brien and Lt Richard L Watkins son of Mr and Mrs R L Watkins exchanged vows at St Patrick's church Anamosa The ceremony was conducted by Rev J A McMahon The bride gown featured a bodice of English ribbon and a satin peau de soie train The party included sisters and bridesmaids with Patricia Watkins as bridesmaid Best man John Fahey and ushers from Davenport and elsewhere A reception followed at the parish hall The newlyweds will reside at Clinton Sherman Air Force Base Oklahoma after the wedding and the bride has taught at Williamsburg High School and the groom is a University of Iowa graduate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
St. Patrick's Church
Marjorie Kay ‘O’brien
Emmet O’brien
Richard L. Watkins
R. L. Watkins
J. A. McMahon
Frank O'Brien
Des Moines
Earl Beisell
Fairfield
Betty O'Brien
Denver
Patricia Watkins
John Fahey
Larry Rogers
Iowa City
Les Taylor
Lexington
Mass
Terry Haverly
Keith First
Tom Wurtzberger
Davenport
Mt. Mercy College
Williamsburg Community High School
University of Iowa
Clinton Sherman Air Force Base
Okla
Bride-Elect of Donovan Elias Sets May Wedding
Sharry Jean Beck man announces engagement to Donovan Lee Elias of Minneapolis. She is employed by Western Oil and Fuel Co. in Minneapolis. he, a University of Iowa graduate, works at Minneapolis Honeywell Co. He belongs to Eta Kappa Nu Tau Beta Pi and Theta Tau. The piece also lists officers of the Woman's Relief Corps for the coming year. A stray card game anecdote ends with a four spade contract making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston, Minn
Harold F. Beckman
Sharry Jean
Donovan Lee Elias
Minneapolis
Frank W. Elias
Ely
Iowa
LaCrosse Vocational School
Western Oil and Fuel Co
University of Iowa
Minneapolis Honeywell Co
Eta Kappa
Tau Beta Pi
Theta Tau
Knight of Columbus Hall
Mt. Mercy College
Western Illinois University
Armstrong's Department Store
Radio Corp
Ostrich Tactics Narrow North’s Heart Bid Duel
In a bridge column, North avoids committing to hearts by passing over West's three heart bid, aiming to force a double and limit spade exposure. East advances to four hearts, while the implied strategy hinges on misdirection and tempo rather than immediacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
East
West
Burger Dorch Exchange Vows In Immaculate Conception
Miss Mary Margaret Burger and Ronald James Dorch wed at Immaculate Conception Catholic church at 12 15 PM on Saturday. The ceremony featured a delustered satin gown and a Bible bouquet. The couple plans to reside in Davenport after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Margaret Burger
John V. Metzger
Ronald James Dorch
Davenport
Charles L. Dorch
Dallas City
Ill
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Louis C. Zee
Sandee Chandlee Engaged to Thomas O'Hara
Mr and Mrs Robert Chandlee announce the engagement of their daughter Sandee to Thomas John O'Hara, son of Mr and Mrs Cyril O'Hara. Sandee attends Mercy School of Nursing in Dubuque and Thomas works at the Jackson State Bank in Maquoketa. No date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Robert Chandlee
Sandee
Thomas John O'Hara
Cyril O'Hara
Mercy School of Nursing
Dubuque
Jackson State Bank
Maquoketa
Welcome Wagon Luncheon Program at Roosevelt Hotel
The Welcome Wagon General club meets Thursday at 12 30 for luncheon and cards at the Roosevelt hotel. Mrs O R Dorman will present a home decorating program. Reservations to Mrs H F Luebke at 362 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Club
Roosevelt Hotel
O. R. Dorman
H. F. Luebke
Miss Newport Engaged to David Barta in Quiet Announcement
The engagement of Miss Dian Kay Newport, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Newport of 2125 Wilson Avenue SW, to David Leroy Barta, son of Mrs. Felix Barta of 1833 First Street SW, is announced. Miss Newport works for Dr. Robert Fifield, while her fiancé attends Iowa Wesleyan College. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dian Kay Newport
Gerald Newport
Wilson Avenue
David Leroy Barta
Felix Barta
First Street
Mr. Barta
Miss Newport
Robert Fifield
Iowa Wesleyan College
Chic Easy-To-Sew Dress Designed by Sylvan Rich
An instruction note describes a simple dress pattern N-1143 with three pieces and minimal fabric. It notes suitable fabrics including wool, silk, rayon, and linen and gives size guidance, yardage, and ordering details from The Cedar Rapids Gazette. It also mentions related pattern books and a silk label option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Rich
The
Cedar Rapids Gazette
G.P.O
Dept. C-9
New York
Lee
Eastern Star selects 1963 officers and matron
Mrs G Harmon Rose is elected worthy matron of the Eastern Star chapter for 1963. Additional officers to be installed January 7 include Arnold J Bair worthy patron Mrs Bruce Tarbox associate matron R G Owen associate patron Mrs Lewis Miller secretary Addie Kirkham treasurer Mrs Robert Jones conductress and Mrs Russell Bucher associate conductress. Rebekah lodge officers for 1963 include Wilda Strausser noble grand Mrs Dade Weber vice grand Lena Wade secretary and Eva Wallace treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Harmon Rose
Eastern Star
Arnold J. Bair
Bruce Tarbox
R. G. Owen
Lewis Miller
Addie Kirkham
Robert Jones
Russell Bucher
Rebekah Lodge
Wilda Strausser
Noble
YWCA Weekend Activities Update
I A Lowell probation officer will speak at the Solo Parents club Friday at 8. Married Couples club hosts a card party Friday at 8. Top Notch club New Year's Eve party Monday in the Royale ballroom Fairfax. meet at the Y at 8:15 for transportation. Top Notch banco party Saturday at 8 at the Y co hosted by Freda Wright and Dorothy McCalley. Y Tees Wilson members New Year's Eve party Saturday at 7 at the Y. Wilson eighth and ninth graders invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Lowell
Royale
Fairfax
Yeat
Banco
Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jackie
John F. Kennedy
India
Italy
White House
Leonard Bernstein
New York Philharmonic
Philharmonic Hall
Ethel
Bob
Joan Kennedy
Ted
Sirimavo Bandaranai
Ceylon
United States
Eugenie Anderson
Bulgaria
Frances Willis
Bandaranaike
Eleanor Roosevelt
Wilhelmina
Marilyn Monroe
Nelson Rockefeller
Lana Turner
Rosemary
Clooney
Janet Leigh
Dinah Shore
Prince Juan Carlos
Spain
Sophie
Greece
Zsa
Zsa Gabor
Herbert Loeb Hunter
Manhattan
the Sparrow
Edith Piaf
Theo Sharapo
Lotte Lenya
Kurt Weill
Russell Detwiler
Maharaja of Patiala
Jawaharlal Nehru
Miss O'Brien
Richard Watkins
Donovan Elias
Strawberry Point
Woman's Relief Corps
Josephine Thyne
William MacTaggert
Otto Fealner
Ben Brockmeyer
Margaret Scofield
Mike Schmidt
South
Sharry Beckman
Jacoby
Mary M. Burger
Ronald J. Dorch
America
Davenpanel
Anita L. Burger
Karen K. Vanous
Judith A. Spitzenberger
Holly
Rheamond J. Dorch
Sioux City
Kenneth C. ‘Burger
Randell W. 'Dorch
Robert C. Dorch
Lincoln, Ill
Michael D. Stallman
Walford
Ronald Dorch
Sandee Chandlee
Boast Upholstering CO
14Th Avenue
Dian Newport
Lenoth
NartiniDesign
Paris Academy of Beauty
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Asia Unlimited
Pakistan
Thailand
Singapore
Hong Kong
Philippines
Japan
Moscow
Leningrad
Soviet Union
Rien DeKanter
Swissair
4Th Ave. S.E
Love
YWCA
RCA
Whirlpool
Robb’s
Appliance CO
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