Da Vinci Portrait Ginevra de Benci Sold For Record Price
The National Gallery of Art in Washington announced the acquisition of Leonardo da Vinci's Ginevra de Benci for a reported 5 to 6 million dollars, selling from Liechtenstein's Prince Franz Josef II. The work, painted in Florence around 1480 on poplar wood, is the first major Renaissance portrait to be privately owned outside Europe. The painting goes on display March 17, the gallery said, funded by private donations through its purchase fund despite the government ownership of the museum.
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National Gallery of Art
Washington
Leonardo da Vinci
Ginevra de Benci
Franz Josef I
Liechtenstein
Metropolitan Museum
New York
Aristotle
Homer
Florence
Ashington
Ginevra Dei Benci
Europe
Franz Josef II of
Switzerland
Austria
The
National Gallery
Royal
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City
Rembrandt
Smithsonian Institute
Gallery
Theling
Irene Barely Makes It Home
Princess Irene of Greece cut her U S trip short by rushing to Kennedy Airport after a listening stop at Carnegie Hall. She heard Schumann's Third Concerto first movement with pianist Gina Bachauer and soloist Tomasz Vasay during a 40 day visit hosted by the state department and Lincoln Center.
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New York
Irene
Greece
Constantine
Carnegie Hall
Cleveland Orchestra
Gina Bachauer
Schumann
Tomasz Vasay
Kennedy Airport
United States
State Department
Lincoln Center For the Performing Arts
Sigourney Couple Plans Open House for Golden Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Martin will host an open house Sunday from 2 to 4 at the Farm Bureau building to mark their golden wedding anniversary. The Martins, formerly Sarah Neal, were married February 25, 1917, in Montezuma. They have eight children, 26 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
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Sigourney
John H. Martin
Farm Bureau
Sarah Neal
Mr. Martin
Montezuma
Dutch Princess Returns From six week honeymoon
Princess Margriet and her commoner husband Pieter van Vollenhoven return to Amsterdam from a six week honeymoon spanning Latin America and the United States. They are met at Schiphol by Queen Juliana Princess Christina and Prince Claus.
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Amsterdam
Margriet
Pieter van Vollenhoven
New York
Latin America
United States
Schiphol
Juliana
Christina
Prince Claus
Beatrix
Anniversary Dinner Honors Ronneburg Restaurant Family
Mr and Mrs Edward Shimek of 1923 Second Street SW were honored at a Sunday anniversary dinner for the Ronneburg restaurant in Amana. Hosts were their two daughters Mrs Lodge Mrkvicka and Mrs Paul Morgan and son Wilbur Shimek and families.
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Edward Shimek
Second Street
Ronneburg
Amana
Mmes
Lodge Mrkvicka
Paul Morgan
Wilbur Shimek
Two Receptions To Honor Pianist Richard Morris
Pianist Richard Morris guest artist with the Cedar Rapids symphony orchestra will be honored at two receptions this week. After Monday night’s concert at Coe auditorium, he and his wife will be hosted by Mr and Mrs M M Thompson Jr at 350 Pleasant Drive SE. Guests are members of the symphony’s Women’s Committee with Mrs Thompson as president. A second reception follows Wednesday’s concert at McAuley auditorium near Mercy College.
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Richard Morris
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Coe Auditorium
M. M. Thompson, Jr
Pleasant Drive SE
Symphony
Mr. Morris
McAuley Auditorium
Mercy College
Woman Stopped by Robbers in Goondiwindi Carjack
George Benson 52 stopped to help two women whose car appeared broken down 16 miles from Goondiwindi Queensland. A woman stuck a shotgun through the window and demanded his wallet which Benson handed over about 34 dollars. They then demanded his shoes and car driving away with his shoes.
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Brisbane
Australia
George Benson
Goondiwindi
Queensland
Benson
Sharon Percy Rockefeller Marriage Linked to Political Path
Sharon Percy, daughter of Sen. Charles Percy, may switch to Democrat when she marries John D. Rockefeller IV. The couple plan an April 1 wedding at the University of Chicago with an Episcopal ceremony and a reception in the Student Hospitality Center. They will honeymoon in Japan and Hong Kong.
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EW York
UPI
Sharon Percy
Illinois
Charles Percy
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
New York
Arkansas
West Virginia
Miss Percy
McCall’s Magazine
Jay
Percy
Young Rockefeller
United States
Kennedys
Percy Rockefeller
Nelson
Winthrop
House of Delegates
Percy-Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Japan
Hong Kong
Sisco Silver Wedding Reception Set in Fairfax
Mr and Mrs Richard E Sisco 614 First Avenue NW will be honored on their silver wedding anniversary Tuesday with a 7 to 9 reception at the Royale ballroom Fairfax Leo Grecos orchestra will play The Siscos were married February 1942 in Kahoka Missouri Mrs Sisco is Evelyn Deal They have four children
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Richard E. Sisco
First Avenue NW
Royale Ballroom
Fairfax
Leo Greco
the Siscos
Kahoka
Sisco
Evelyn Deal
DAR Citizenship Winner Nan Hirleman Named in Northeast District
Nan Hirleman of Washington high school won the Northeast District Good Citizen contest sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution at the George Washington birthday luncheon. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. H. R. Hirleman of 3535 Cottage Grove avenue SE.
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Nan Hirleman
Washington High School
Daughters of the American Revolution
Nan
H. R. Hirleman
Cottage Grove Avenue
George Washington
Ashley and
Mayflower
David W. Weber
DAR Northeast
Barbara Clark
Mt. Vernon
Susan LaRose
Springville
Janene Miller
Center Paint
Gloria Kajewski
Dunkerton
High School Awards Highlight Dependability and Leadership
The article notes each high school presenting awards for dependability, service, leadership, and citizenship. It underscores student achievements in character and patriotism across the district.
Bride Elect Miss Judi Ferguson Honored at Personal Shower
Miss Judi Ferguson March 24 bride elect of Gene Miller of 713 Avenue NW was honored Friday evening at a personal shower hosted by Miss Toni Cecil 2191 Chandler Street SW. Co host Miss Stephanie Ross. Ferguson is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Ferguson 605 Meadowdale Drive NW.
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Judi Ferguson
Gene Miller
Avenue NW
Toni Cecil
Chandler Street
Stephanie Ross
Ferguson
James Ferguson
Meadowdale Drive
Pierce Dinner Honors Alyce Venzke From Iran Peace Corps
Mr and Mrs Forrest Pierce hosted twelve guests at a Saturday dinner at their 1127 Avenue NW home. The event honored Alyce Jane Venzke of Iowa City who recently returned from Tehran where she served with the Peace Corps.
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Forrest Pierce
Avenue NW
Neice
Alyce Jane Venzke
Iowa City
Tehran
Iran
Peace Corps
Susan Stockman Weds Max Fitz In Cedar Rapids Ceremony
Miss Susan Stockman and Max Fitz were married Saturday in Trinity Lutheran chapel with Rev. E W Koberg officiating. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Orlo Stockman Ely, the groom son of Mr and Mrs William Holderman 3836 Dalewood Ave SE. A reception followed at Draport Inn and the couple now reside in Cedar Rapids where Fitz works at Richter's Bakery.
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Susan Stockman
Max Fitz
Trinity Lutheran Chapel
E. W. Koberg
Orlo Stockman
Ely
William Holderman
Dalewood Avenue
Draport Inn
Cedar Rapids
Fitz
Richter’s Bakery
Beauty Regimen Emphasizes Night Cream for Skin Care
The advice promotes a vitalizing night cream from the early twenties beauty routine. Apply to cheeks forehead and throat with upward strokes then remove with a tissue to soften dryness and tiny lines and enhance complexion loveliness.
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Theta Tau Engineering Fraternity
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Edward Shimeks
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John McIvor
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He Barlow
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