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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1969
Page
11
Fashion notes explore bloomers worn as outerwear by designers like Bonnie Cashin and stars such as Shirley MacLaine. The trend features leather bloomers and evening versions in silk and organdy, while the naked look brings plunging necklines and bare midriffs into public view.
Pfe. Dale R. Melching, 20, of Palmdale California, was granted a 48 hour extension of his six day rest and recreation leave from Vietnam. His wife and daughter, unaware he was due to depart, arrived to surprise him after her search publicized by media. Lt. Gen. Henry W. Buse approved the extension and Melching will depart for Da Nang on Saturday.
The station schedules a color retrospective of the past year at 8 30 PM Thursday on KCRG TV9. It promises highlights from the year 1968 with vivid color.
Helen Miller a housewife described as a little overweight unexpectedly gave birth to a 6 pound girl on New Year’s Day at 12 47 am. The baby arrived soon after the couple left a party believing Mrs Miller had a gall bladder attack. The mother and father both worked long hours, with Miller a 37 year old postal worker and her daughter their only child.
Sister Mary Regis the first Roman Catholic nun named a dame in Queen Elizabeth II New Year honors. The 65 year old Notre Dame sister taught in Rhodesia South Africa and Liverpool and is famed for serving underprivileged children. Also named was Sir Learie Constantine named a lifetime peer.
Dear Abby explains that bells may mean different things and urges not to wait for distant romance. A letter-writer questions obstetrician delivery room rules. Abby says the husband pays for medical services, not a front row seat.
Miss Linda Kay Paulsen and Loren Lee Edwards married December 29 at 7 in the First Presbyterian church. The bride’s brother Harold Paulsen gave her away. A reception for 250 followed in the church social rooms. They plan to reside in Decorah after Luther College juniors graduate. Edwards is a North Iowa Area Community College alumnus.
Mr and Mrs Leonard J Sankots 1100 Ninth Street NW marked their 25th anniversary with a dinner at home hosted by their five children Linda Sharon Laurie Kim and Tracy They were wed January 1 1944 in Cedar Rapids and are children of Margaret Milhouse.
The record wind velocity of 231 miles per hour was documented on Mount Washington in New Hampshire, marking the nation’s peak gust measurement.
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