NAACP names Margaret Bush Wilson as new chair
The NAACP elected Margaret Bush Wilson, 53, as chairman succeeding Bishop Stephen G. Spottswood. Wilson, a St. Louis lawyer and longtime NAACP worker, rose from local branch president to national board member and chief parliamentarian, praised for blend of optimism and pragmatism. Her family legacy in civil rights and her early work in real estate law and as Missouri assistant attorney general are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Margaret Bush Wilson
St. Louis
Mary
Wilson
The
National Assn
Stephen G. Spottswood
NAACP
Har
Missouri State Conference of Branches
National Board of Directors
William Ming
Chicago
James Bush
Shelley
Kramer
Brown Vs. Board of Education
Lincoln University Law School
Widows’ Suit Says Space Program Did Not Honor Pact
Betty Grissom, widow of Gus Grissom, claims fellow astronauts refused to share story money with widows after the Apollo 1 tragedy. She notes a 1967 Cape Kennedy fire killed Grissom and two others, with a $350,000 settlement from North American Rockwell for faulty craft. Grissom moved to Houston as ties with astronauts faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Dvorak Hennings Exchange Vows in Clutier Ceremony
Julie Dvorak and Sonny Hennings exchanged vows at St. Martys Catholic Church in Vining with Rev. Joseph Syrovy officiating. The couple, both of Ulter, plan to reside in Clutier after a reception for 300 at the Clutier Community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marty’s Catholic
Julie Dvorak
Sonny Hennings
Joseph Syrovy
Albin Dvorek
Darold Hennings
Ulter
Deb Karr
Nancy Woheter
Jan Schuiterle
Lance Hennings
Dave Forbes
Bruce Mask
Dana Harwood
Wayne Dvorak
Doug
Randy Dvorak
Laurie Dvorak
Lynn Hennings
Clutier
Bridge winners at church game top Kueter Elsen pair
The rubber game at Noersage Park Christian Church Monday produced overall winners Mrs Kueter and Mrs Elsen. North South first were Helen Kueter Fran Elsen. second Micki Siewert Sue But echi. East West first were Pat Howard Shirley Moore. second Della Wolfe Ken Burbach. Next game set for Monday at 9 at the church.
Ellis Branch YMCA Skating Party Planned
The Ellis branch YMCA invites all members and guests to a roller skating party at Skate Country from 6 to 10 PM on Thursday. Admission is $2 with skate rental at 60 cents. All ages welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Button Up to Reinforce Tunnel Backed Buttons
Craft tip advises using a small piece of drinking straw threaded through the button tunnel to prevent loss. Sew through straw and fabric to secure the metal buttons with tunnel backs. This simple hack aims to keep buttons on during wear.
Praha Rebekahs Install New Officers
New officers of Prana lodge s of the Rebekahs were installed during ceremonies recently at Sokol hall. Installed were Mrs. Ernie Tingle noble grand Mrs. Charles McMuh en vice grand Mrs. L. R. Potts recording secretary and Mrs. Leo Wicke treasurer installing officers were Olga Vavra district deputy and her staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prana Lodges
Rebekahs
Sokol Hall
Ernie Tingle
Noble Grand
Charles McMuhen
Prand
L. R. Potts
Leo Wicke
Former Cedar Rapids Residents Wed in Utah
In Moab Utah former Cedar Rapids residents Miss Lee Rule and Carl V Samuelson married on January 9. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Rule of Collbran Colorado, previously worked at Killian Co beauty salon. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Vern Samuelson of Cedar Rapids, formerly worked for Square D Co. They plan to settle in Collbran after a wedding trip through western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moab
Utah
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Lee Rule
Coll
Bran
Carl V. Samuelson
Vern Samuelson
Ninth Street
Killian Co
Samuelson
Square D Co
Collbran
Karen Anderson Weds Ronald Prince in Alameda Ceremony
Karen Louise Anderson and Ronald Lee Prince, both of Alameda California, married Saturday at the bride’s parents home. Rev. Robert Lorenz officiated. the couple plans to live in Alameda after a Carmel honeymoon. the bride is a nurse at Oakland Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Karen Louise Anderson
Ronald Lee Prince
Alameda
Calif
Paul E. Anderson
Robert Lorenz
Fern Prince
Oakland
Judy
Steven Anderson
Miss Anderson
Carmel
Prince
Allen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Waterloo
Oakland Hospital
Betty Ford Shows No Signs of Cancer
White House physician Dr. William Lukash says Betty Ford shows no recurrence after a mastectomy on Sept. 28. She underwent a four hour postoperative evaluation at Bethesda Naval Medical Center and will have quarterly exams and chemotherapy every six weeks with plans for increased travel and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
White House
William Lukash
Betty Ford
Ford
Betheara Naval Medical Center
Maryland
Lukash
Dear Abby readers inspire self restraint and nagging humor
A letter from a reader recounts quitting smoking after a nagging encounter with a seatmate on a Dallas to Little Rock flight. Another note from Tucson jokes that nagging wives show love, ending with a prompt to write to Abby for personal replies.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charlayne Hunter
York Tims Hows Service
John Ulbricht
Society For Women Features
Dvorak-Hennings
Hennings
Kirkwood Community College
Wlouners
Ellis Branch
Matteson Health Products
St. NE
Leela
Praha Rebekahs
Olga Vavra
Great Plains Gas
Insulation Dept
Sacond Ave
Tex
Hamlin
Jonathan
Serwen
Holland Orchard
Mion Woah
Karen Anderson
Mrs. Prince
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Abby
Dallas
Texas
Little Rock
Ark
Bear Abby
Tucson
Los Angeles
Peg’s Beaute
HA Ea
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!