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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1968

Page

4

All Women Set for Antarctic Expedition Led by Molly Porter

Molly Porter, a 30 year old Scots schoolteacher, heads an all female six member team planning a Charles Churchill Memorial Trust funded expedition to the South Georgia island. They expect to sail from Britain in November with a Danish ship and crew, tackling an unclimbed peak and pulling sleds uphill without dogs.

London Antarctic Molly Porter South Georgia Winston Churchill

Kitchen Shower Honors Miss Cherie Kimm Bride Elect

Mrs. Robert Gillam hosted eleven guests Saturday evening at a kitchen shower for Cherie Kimm daughter of Mr and Mrs Kent Kimm both of Thirty-seventh Street NE. Miss Kimm is the March 9 bride elect of Rick Evans son of Mr and Mrs KR Evans of Ottumwa.

Robert Gillam Thirty-seventh Street Cherie Kimm Kent Kimm Miss Kimm Rick Evans KR. H. Evans Ottumwa

Mrs Corliss Beck Attends Kiwi Club Event in Muscatine

Mrs. Corliss A Beck of 1911 A venue NE attended the Quad City chapter meeting of the Kiwi club at Geneva Golf and Country club in Muscatine on Saturday evening.

Mrs. Beck Corliss A. Beck Avenue NE Quad City Geneva Golf and Country Club Muscatine

Surprise Birthday Honors D R Auman at 88th

D R Auman of 508 Second Street SW was surprised with a family birthday party Sunday afternoon at his home. Fourteen guests attended to honor him on his 88th birthday.

D. R. Auman Second Street

Harvard’s First Female Professor Dr Helen Cam Dies at 92

Dr Helen Maud Cam medieval historian and former Radcliffe professor of history at Harvard from 1948 to 1954 died in Orpington at age 92. She taught at University of London and Girton College Cambridge and was an honorary fellow at Oxford’s Somerville College since 1964. She died here Friday.

Orpington England Helen Maud Cam Harvard University Cam Zhemurray Radcliffe Harvard University of London Girton College Cambridge Oxford Somerville College

Simple Heel Care Tips From a Leading Choreographer

When washing feet gently rub calloused heels with a pumice stone then apply oil or cream after drying. Cold weather makes feet shrink and shoes rub heels. prevent rubbing by placing strips of first-aid tape on each heel to create a smooth surface.

The Peer Group's Influence On Child Development

The family remains the primary shaper of attitudes but peers increasingly influence behavior as children grow. Age sex and contact frequency shape friendships, with boys and girls forming different activity-based groups. Parents should support home relations, monitor peer groups, and guide age appropriate activities to maintain healthy development.

Angel Flight Valentine To Vietnam Sends 40-Pound Gift

Iowa City reports the University of Iowa Angel Flight plans to deliver a giant valentine to Vietnam this week. The 40 plus pound package, packed with books toothpaste popcorn and drinks, was assembled by 45 Angel Flight coeds the women's auxiliary of Arnold Air Society. Initiated in 1965 the annual project supports servicemen abroad. Members from Eastern Town Cynthia Driebelbis Jacquelyn Davis Susan Binney Kathleen Corcoran Marcia Kron Dawn Wilson Janet Teague Maureen Kirby contributed along with boxed candy sales to fund the gift.

Iowa City University of Iowa Angel Flight Vietnam Coeds Arnold Air Society Air Force Rotc U. of S Mt. Vernon Janet Teague Oelwein Maureen Kirby Strawberry Point

U N Drafts Birth Control Proposal

The U N commission for social development considers a draft declaration affirming every family has the right to information and means for deciding the number and spacing of children within national policies. It urges elimination of colonialism racism and inequity and would go to the General Assembly if approved.

United Nations, N.Y U.N. Commission For Social Development Commission General Assembly

Bride Weds Despite Accident In Miami Hospital Ceremony

Barbara May, a widow with four children, married Herbert Wheeler in a hospital ceremony after their car was hit by a freight train at a crossing. The Rev. Adrian Munzell described it as a very nice wedding despite injuries.

Miami Fla Barbara May Herbert Wheeler Adrian Munzell Munzell

Iowa City House Tour Sponsored by UN Assn May 19

The ninth annual Iowa City United Nations Association house tour will be May 19 from 1 to 5 in selected Iowa City homes. Proceeds fund a bus trip for 36 local high school students to visit the United Nations headquarters in New York. Mrs. Robert Struby is chairwoman with a large advisory committee and officers listed.

Iowa City United Nations Assn New York United Nations Robert Struby Frank Judisch Michael Underwood David’ ‘Paul James McLeran Carl iStruby, Jr William Holm Ray Gill

Six Arrested in Indianapolis Burglary Freshens Newlyweds Home

Indianapolis police arrested six young men including a married man on burglary charges after a tip led them to the newlywed Richard E. Cummins. Margie E. Brown identified belongings from her home, burglarized for about $400, among Cummins' furnishings.

Indianapolis Ind Richard E. Cummins Margie E. Brown Cummins

Polar Club Dives in 13-Degree Atlantic Cold

New York AP report shows 11 Polar Bear club swimmers braving 13 degree air to dip in the Atlantic off Coney Island. Led by Marta Gronski 66 the group marked the club's fifth anniversary as they swim daily from December to April until the water warms enough.

New York Polar Bear Club Coney Island Marta Gronski

Dear Abby Advice on Affairs and Moral Dilemmas

A reader asks how to handle a pastor husband’s close visits to another woman and a lover's pregnancy news. Abby cautions about appearances of evil and references scripture while another letter calls out a married man’s stalled divorce plan and the “love bug” being a louse. Peyton Place is noted for a Monday night TV listing.

Abby Iman Altho

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