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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1962
Page
8
New York columnist Gay Pauley reflects on the do it yourself movement and the woes of assembling ready to assemble furniture. She narrates mishaps with a grate and fireplace screen and jokes about paying for labor and sending payments as puzzle pieces.
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS New Jersey Almost every woman wants a stylish home yet Dora Albert author of How to Cash in On Your Abilities says many women neglect their minds. She urges mirrors lamps and knowledge to develop natural aptitudes for public speaking writing business leadership and personal growth.
Instructions describe crafting a Dream Boat centerpiece from styrofoam white mat stock and red ribbon. A 16 inch mast rises from the deck with a white sail, gumdrop belaying pins, red embroidery rigging, and gold foil accents. Cupid figures and candy fill the boat for a dessert display.
The text suggests a wife can improve harmony with her husband by using guidance from a book. It frames collaboration as boosting the husband’s success and overall harmony in the partnership.
Mr and Mrs Elmer A Reid of Hiawatha will be honored at a silver wedding anniversary open house Sunday from 2 to 6 in their home The couple have 3 children Mrs Dwain O Jordt of Atkins and Lee and Jackie at home
Thursday Night Duplicate Bridge at the Roosevelt hotel awarded first place to Mrs. Marco Amedeo and Guido Pizzella of Iowa City. Second went to Mrs. L. B. Beers of Coralville and D. A. Helberg of Iowa City.
A tray with a faded design can be revived by cutting wallpaper to fit the tray. After applying the wallpaper, let it dry and coat with shellac to seal and make it waterproof.
Camp Fire Go-Aya-Nun-Go group met Tuesday at leader Mrs. Jay W. Hesser 320 Red Fox Ave SE and elected Diane Joy president Judy Aspenson vice president Julie Young secretary Karen Hesser treasurer Susan Elliot social chairman. Officers installed Wednesday by Blue Belle Blue Birds of St Ludmila's school Diane Holden president Marilee Short vice president Karen Kersbergen secretary Mary Ellen Pizarik treasurer. The group met with leader Mrs. Morris Swyter 1829 L St SW.
Gamma Theta chapter met Thursday in sorority rooms to finalize Sweetheart ball plans and set a February 15 card party. Proceeds will benefit the Congenital Heart fund. A program titled The Dance was presented.
A classified note points readers to available secondhand goods in the want ads. It suggests that items people can’t use may appeal to others seeking affordable options.
Jane Froman the famed singer returns to Columbia Missouri and enrolls in art courses at the University of Missouri. She left in the early 1930s to tour with Paul Whiteman and has since pursued singing. A 1943 Lisbon plane crash that killed 23 people nearly took her life. after 30 operations she continued performing. Now 51 she plans a different approach to school and study.
Science announces Slim Mint Gum promising rapid weight loss by appetite control. The ad claims the gum curbs fattening cravings for sweets and between meal snacks, enabling less eating and faster inches loss. Sold for $1.00 with immediate results implied.
Frieda Dankworth a 56 year old musician volunteers at Babies Hospital part of Columbia Presbyterian. She develops music based recreation including singing marching acting and puppetry to engage preschool and school age children. She brings portable piano and puppets to wards and rooms helping shy and disabled kids connect with music.
A New Jersey native and mother of a 23 year old research chemist reflects on her career. She studied music with private teachers and art at Cooper Union. She has done commercial art and limited professional music to concerts, chamber groups and composing. She finds reward in making children happy and gains confidence from working with them.
Seventeen members of the Kings Daughters Service circle met Thursday at the home of Mrs. C. H. Klersey on Gave NW for a salad luncheon co hosted by Mrs. Leo Minehart. A silent auction occurred and reports were given on the founders day luncheon and nursing home projects. Members voted to donate a book to St. Luke's library. Mrs. E. H. McCoy received the admission service.
Miss Cheri Moore and Wesley Miller were married January 5 at Danforth Chapel in Iowa City. Rev. Ralph Adamson of Tipton officiated. The couple, with ties to Tipton and Clarence, plan a reception Saturday evening at the Presbyterian church in Tipton.
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