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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1968
Page
5
A 1965 U.S. Department of Agriculture survey finds 20 percent of households eat a nutritionally poor diet, up from 16 percent in 1955. Downward trend attributed to less milk, fruits, and vegetables, with increases in meat, baked goods, and soft drinks. regional differences noted between urban and rural households.
Gary Mainor son of Clarence and Mrs. Mainor 3844 Mt Vernon Rd SE received the Citizenship award of 50 dollars at a Roosevelt hotel dinner. He is a Washington high school senior and his entry advances to a regional committee for a possible national 2500 dollar Soroptimist Foundation prize. The award promotes youth patriotism and integrity. ESA group meets with Mrs Lynch. Alpha Omega chapter heard Say It Right led by Mrs Curley. Carol Shadie will represent the chapter in the state Most Outstanding ESA Member contest.
Seventy seven year old widow Lilian Scott could not think whom to call for help when flames burst from her electric fire. She finally contacted her son in law Ernest Bowman 200 miles away in London who alerted Exeter fire brigade. The unit raced to Mrs. Scott's home a mile from headquarters.
A chef suggests serving cooked cauliflower with Hollandaise Sauce as a centerpiece. Pair the cauliflower with green peas baked tomatoes and stuffed yams for a vegetable plate presentation.
The Rev. Peter Riga of St Mary’s college argues heart and other organ transplants are morally permissible as acts of love. He favors a law allowing organs from accident victims without consent if needed to save lives and discusses brain and reproductive organ transplants with cautious speculation.
Mrs. Connie McWright of Dallas says she lost two sons in Vietnam. Dale, 19, a Marine, was killed in action February 17, and 15 months earlier Eddie, 20, also a Marine, died in action. She says she is heartbroken but not bitter.
AP photo shows Rita Jo Fitzgerald of Cayman Okla named Miss Flipper of 1968 at Liberal Kansas Pancake Day festivities. Mary Dix, a 16 year old schoolgirl, was Britain’s winner in the sister race at Olney England.
First place scholarship of 150 dollars was presented to Barbara Newport by the Cedar Rhapsody chapter of Sweet Adelines. Mary Quetsch won second with 50 dollars. Auditions were at the Roosevelt hotel. judge was Dr Hereld Stark.
New York singer Ronnie Hall endures pain while Rita Hartinger promotes scalp popping to stimulate circulation and strengthen hair. She charges 45 dollars for eight sessions and 32 for eight more with home care guidelines and a 3 month improvement horizon.
Heavily soiled silks require strenuous cleaning methods which risk chafing and surface fiber damage dye bleed loss of body and yarn slippage or weave distortion.
A male reader explains liking women’s lingerie and sleepwear worn in private. He worries about buying in public, asks for discreet solutions, and faces embarrassment when asking for pink panties. Abby responds by noting the published letter reveals no real solution.
Miss Nora H E Dieberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Erick Johannes Die berg formerly of Cedar Rapids was married Saturday to Capt Louis Dona Gingras O'Hara The 4 o'clock ceremony was at the Evangelical Lutheran church of Reformation A reception followed at the Eagles club After a trip to Acapulco the couple will live in Boston Attending from Cedar Rapids were Mr and Mrs Lee Reynolds Mrs Glenn F Keller and Mrs Jerry Ma irada
Miss Patricia Rae Perrin wed Harold Eugene Acres Friday with Justice Glen Powers presiding at his home. The Perrin and Jones families hosted a reception at the bride's home. Acres works for the city. In Elkader, Sandra Kay Burgett married William Kramer at St Joseph church with Rev Donald Bakewell officiating. 250 guests attended a midday reception at Four Oaks Country Club. Kramer’s parents listed.
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