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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1969
Page
11
Rome launches a two week spring summer fashion marathon with Italian shows leading to Madrid and Paris. Designers like Brioni Litrico Capucci and Valentino highlight menswear and womenswear as fashion writers expect few new ideas amid millions in sales.
Three young women model their inaugural ball dresses for the Monday evening event at Armar ballroom. Mrs. Flo Core wears a dark red velvet dress, Miss Chris Beardsley a blue velveteen, and Mrs. Walter Molden a white lace. Frankie Masters' orchestra will provide dancing music for the Nixon inauguration party open to the public with tickets at Killian's Lindale Plaza and Armar on event night.
Nine new members were initiated into TTT Society chapter EQ on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. William Matson 370 Parkland Drive SE with Mrs. Gary Leeper assisting as hostess.
Dr and Mrs Dennis Olsen of New Hampton won first place in a Howell movement at Welty Way. Keith Hansen and Paul Ryan finished second. A game is scheduled Sunday at 5 30.
Jill Morlan of Bloomfield and Raymond Ruggiero wed in a 1 o clock ceremony at All Saints Catholic church. Miss Joellen Morlan served as maid of honor. bridesmaids wore red gowns and carried mums. The wedding list includes family members from Bloomfield and McPherson, with military ties noted for the groom.
Karin Brunius of Gotenburg Sweden visits the home of Mayor and Mrs Frank Bosh in Cedar Rapids and will end her stay Saturday before continuing her U S tour with additional stops.
A Thursday evening shower honored Miss Patricia Willis daughter of Edward J Rehaks at 2517 Kathryn St SW with 20 guests hosted by Mrs Don Waskow of 2521 Kathryn St SW. Miss Willis is the February 8 bride elect of Ronald Kurt son of the George Kurts of Cascade.
Abigail Van Buren addresses neighborhood salon tensions from a rigid newcomer who derails gossip sessions. Old Timers and Hurt Mother seek guidance on social friction and awkward family visits. A reader laments lack of affection and contemplates family strain while referencing Paul Harvey and Bookworm.
Royal Neighbors of America Parlor City camp 1799 installed officers on Wednesday led by installing officer Helen Stadler. Named were Esther Gosnell oracle Ella Miller vice oracle Lillian Beadel chancellor Arline Kacher recorder Hazel McComas receiver Clara Avis marshal Gertie Paris assistant marshal and Wilma Byrnes sentinel.
Nebraska agriculture director Elmer Schlaphoff sent a stuffed crow to White House consumer chief Betty Furness with directions to open mouth and eat. He tied the gesture to her November remark about Republicans eating crow and noted she criticized non federally inspected meat.
In Liverpool England firemen protested a new duty inspecting women's fireproof nightgowns. Carolyn Taylor was appointed as nightie inspector for the department amid the dispute.
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