White House Homey Vibe Through History
Joy Miller outlines how the White House evolved from a rough, uncomfortable early mansion into a modern residence. The piece recalls Abigail Adams's sparse living, Van Buren’s redecorations, Civil War damage, Garfield’s kitchen mishaps, Harrison electrics fears, Roosevelt’s renovations, and Lincoln haunt rumors, ending with Fillmore’s gadget appetite.
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Joy Miller
New York
White House
Executive Mansion
Abigail Adams
Mrs. Adams
Andy Jackson
Martin van Buren
Ogle
Pennsylvania
Congress
van Buren
Andrew Johnsons
Lincoln
Garfield
Chester Arthur
Theodore Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Abraham Lincoln
Millard Fillmore
Haven Elected Head of C. R. Illini Club
About 30 Cedar Rapids Illini Club members attended the Iowa Illinois basketball game in Iowa City Saturday and were entertained afterward at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard R. Green. New officers named include William Haven President Larry Moore Vice President and Mrs. L G Muret Secretary-Treasurer. Roy Taylor retires as president.
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Cedar Rapids Illini
Iowa Illinois
Iowa City
Howard R. Green
Forest Drive
William Haven
Larry Moore
L. G. Muret
Roy Taylor
Come as You Were Wed Party Planned by Local Couples
A Come as You Were Wed party will be hosted Wednesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Norman W. Dake and Mr. and Mrs. Hall Koontz. The event at the municipal airport Cloud Room starts at 8 30 with one hundred guests expected.
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Norman W. Dake
Blake Boulevard
Hall Koontz
High Ridge Road
Municipal Airport
Teen dance at Elmcrest Tuesday for Cedar Rapids youths
A teen dance for seventh to ninth graders from Cedar Rapids and Elmcrest country clubs is scheduled Tuesday from 7 to 9 30 PM at Elmcrest. Records will be limited to students of these clubs and ages specified.
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Elmcrest
Cedar Rapids
Slim Mint Gum promises fast weight loss claims
An ad proclaims SLIM MINT Gum reduces appetite to help dieters eat less and lose pounds and inches quickly. The special chewing gum allegedly attacks overeating and fattening sweets, with a claim of starting weight loss tomorrow for $1.00 per package.
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Science
Dancing event to feature Sandy Shore as master of ceremonies
A local dance program will be led with Sandy Shore of KCRG as master of ceremonies and Mrs. Jack Zazza serving as chaperon for the event.
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Sandy Shore
KCRG
Jack Zazza
Richard Travnicek Honored At Sliding Party
A surprise sliding party was held Friday evening in honor of Richard Travnicek by his parents Mr and Mrs Stan Travnicek at 2807 Teresa Drive SW. The event celebrated his tenth birthday with ten guests in attendance.
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Richard Travnicek
Stan Travnicek
Teresa Drive
Sprain Heals Slower Than Fracture Says Dr Molner
Reader questions sprains and treatment. Dr Molner notes swelling and x rays help distinguish from fracture. Casts, rest, and immobilization aid recovery. four to six weeks for an ankle. cold reduces pain and swelling.
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M. H. Leonard
Study group rescheduled to Wednesday at 9 30 in student lounge
The Gazette corrects an earlier error and notes the study group will meet Wednesday at 9 30 in the student lounge rather than Tuesday.
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Gazette
Virginia Wilson and Verne Svec Married at St. Pauls Church
Virginia Lee Wilson daughter of Mrs LaVern H Wilson and Verne Dale Svec son of Mr and Mrs Louis Svec of Fairfax were married at St Pauls Methodist Church on Saturday at 2 with Rev Charles O Wallace officiating. Many relatives attended a 275 guest reception.
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St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Virginia Lee Wilson
LaVern H. Wilson
Second Avenue SE
Mr. Wilson
Verne Dale Svec
Louis Svec
Fairfax
Charles O. Wallace
Ivan J. Wilson
Hopkinton
Virginia McShane
Cedar Falls
Sandra Pruessner
Manchester
Diane Svec
Melvin Svec
Maynard Wilson
Bernard Hyenk
Swisher
Richard Wilson
Marion
Arnold Svec
Cedar Rapids Engineering Co
Iby Eagle’s Bakery
Third Avenue
Ronda Rains Weds Don Moffatt at Central Park Church
The ceremony for Miss Ronda Sue Rains and Donald Moffatt took place Saturday at 7:30 PM at Central Park Presbyterian church with Rev. Allen Van Cleave officiating. Attendants included Glenna and Cheryl Rains, Dennis Moffatt, James Frederick, and ushers Kermit Larson and Peter Ottie. A 32 guest reception followed at the Holiday Inn. The couple will reside at 425 Twenty-fourth Street NE.
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Central Park Presbyterian Church
Ronda Sue Rains
Byron Rains
B Avenue
Donald Moffatt
Jeff Moffatt
Twenty-fourth Street
Mr. Moffatt
Allen van Cleave
Glenna Rains
Cheryl Rains
Land Dennis Moffatt
Chicago
James Frederick
Iowa City
Kermit Larson
Peter Ottie
The
Amanas
Holiday Inn
Camera Shop, Inc
W. R. Grace Co
Cryovac Div
Barbara Overland Crowned Queen at Valentine Ball
Barbara Overland daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Overland and a high school senior was crowned queen Saturday at the seventh annual Valentine ball by the Junior Chamber of Commerce in the Gayle ballroom. Attendants included Betty Roehrkasse Kay Gaffey Susan Steffen and Rachel Zummak from nearby communities.
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Independence
Barbara Overland
Floyd Overland
Chamber of Commerce
Gayle Ballroom
Bettie Roehrkasse
Kay Gaffey
Susan Steffen
Winthrop
Rachel Zummak
Rowley
Korean Pianist Tong I Han Performs at Coe College
A Monday evening recital at 8 at Daehler Kitchin Auditorium Coe College features Tong I Han a 20 year old Korean pianist Tickets cost 1.50 for adults and 75 cents for students and may be bought at the door.
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Coe ‘College Daehler-Kitchin
Tong I Han
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Society For Women
Fillmore
Patent Office
Cook
Benjamin
Caroline Harrison
Haven
C. R. Illini
Lady Troy
Olady Troy
You
Troy
Tripp
Eugene
Willa
Marlene
Shirley
la Femme Coiffure
Empire
Wrisis
First Avenue
15Th Street
Joseph G. Molner
Washington Pta
Virginia Wilson
Verne Svec
Ronda Rains
Don Moffatt
COE
Cook's Paints
1St Ave. S.E
Lin, FT
Nstall
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