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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1975

Page

5

Problems Of Elderly Is Topic By Gail Cooper

Gail Cooper reports on aging at a Lenten luncheon at the YWCA where Rebecca Schwiebert of Area 10 Council on Aging notes the elderly will rise from 20 million in 1970 to 30 million by century end. She urges viewing seniors as individuals, not stereotypes, and highlights services like SEATS and legal aid supported by Church Women United.

Gail Cooper Council On Aging For Area 10 YWCA Alice Schwiebert Church Women United Council On Aging

Knight in Shining Armor Delivers Bride Takeaway

Rick Kennedy of Nashville Tennessee arrived on horseback in a suit of armor to carry away his bride to be Marion Jackson after being inspired by a film about chivalrous knights.

Sir Lancalot Rick Kennedy Nashville Tenn Marion Jackson Kennedy

Philadelphia Archdiocese Drops Girl Scout Sponsorship

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will end its sponsorship of Girl Scouts on July 1 over religious disputes on birth control abortion and rape. Some 8,000 Catholic troops will switch to Camp Fire Girls while Girl Scouts pursue a new Women’s Awareness program.

Philadelphia Archdiocese of Girl Scouts of America Francis X. Schmidt Department of Youth Activities Girl Scouts National Girl Scout Organization Father Schmidt Archdiocese Be & Woman Camp Fire Girls Camp Fire Dorothy Fisher Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Egyptians and Hebrews Known for Perfume Making

The text notes that ancient Egyptians and Hebrews used perfumed resins for sacred purposes such as embalming and altar offerings. Myrrh, albin ium, and cinnamon are cited, with Egyptians said to have taught the craft to the Hebrews during their exile.

Spirit of ’75 fashion show at St Luke's Tuesday

Tickets remain for the St. Luke's auxiliary fashion show Spirit of ’75 to be held Tuesday in the hospital dining room. Luncheon show tickets are 5 dollars and dessert show tickets are 2.50 dollars. Tickets available at Armatone’s service desk St Luke's gift shop or by calling 365-6296 after 6 p.m.

St. Luke's St. Luke’s Hospital Armatrone’s

Peters-Hahn Wedding Omission Noted by Gazette

Ter esa Kay Peters and Bradley J Hahn wed as Leslie Hahn sister of the groom served as bridesmaid. The Gazette regrets the omission in the wedding story published Tuesday. On this date in 1939 the U S Supreme Court outlawed sit-down strikes.

Teresa Kay Peters Bradley J Hahn The Gazette Leslie Hahn the Gazette U.S. Supreme Court

Bridge Mitchell movement winners at YWCA session

The open game winners were North-South Howard Wiffong and Adolph Schmieder in first and second with East-West W.R. Whiteis and William Smith and John Knodle. Newcomers winners were North-South Lee Baverlin and Burt Champlin first and Warren Houghkirk second. East-West Frank Mellenthal and Thelma Wharton second. A club championship occurs next Wednesday at 7 30 to honor Cedar Rapids players bound for the Hawaii national tournament March 12 24.

John Knodle Secrd Lee Baverlin Burt Champlin Warren Houghkirk Frank Mellenthal Thelma Wharton Jeanette Nelson YWCA Cedar Rapids Bridge Hawaii

Counseling and cake questions in Dear Abby columns

The column features readers asking Abby questions about marital fidelity, a wife’s concerns over her husband’s alleged counseling of a co worker, wedding cake color etiquette, and handling in laws after remarriage. Other letters discuss maintaining contact with ex-in laws and personal replies.

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Mrs Welter Appointed To Cosmetology Board

Nancy Welter of 1103 Eighth Street NW is appointed to the state board of cosmetology examiners by Gov. Robert Ray. She fills the unexpired term of Betty J. Tull, ending June 30. Welter, manager of Josaf's beauty salon, attended Paris Academy of Beauty Culture and heads the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Assn. of Iowa.

Nancy Welter Eighth Street State Board of Robert Ray Welter Betty J. Tull Josaf Paris Academy of Beauty Culture National Hairdressers and

Lose the Weight You Hate Odrinex Plan Ad

New clinical tests at a major university hospital show the Odrinex Plan helps you lose excess weight quickly. The tablet suppresses appetite so you eat less without hunger and promises a money back satisfaction guarantee. Available at Rexall Drug Stores and mail orders.

MAY Rexall Drug Td ST S

Welcome Wagon Names Lindale Plaza Officers

Welcome Wagon will install officers Thursday evening at Bishop buffet in Lindale Plaza. Karen Jamieson is the new president, with Linda Woertz as first vice president and Marilou Denney as second vice president. Other officers include Mary Slapper as treasurer Linda Button as recording secretary Julis Wisconsin as corresponding secretary and Alicia Simonsen as historian.

Bishop Buffet Lindale Plaza Karen Jamieson Pine View Drive Linda Woertz Marilou Denney Mary Slapper Linda Button Julis Wiscons Alicia Simonsen

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