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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1974
Page
3
A standing room crowd of over a thousand filled Killian's second floor for a warm weather bridal fashion show. Patty Thacker presented a diary of engagement to wedding day as Becky Beasley praised the color coordinated line featuring traditional white gowns and adaptable attendants wear.
The Joffrey Ballet closed a three night stand at Haneher auditorium drawing a sell out crowd. Eastern Iowans showed strong warmth for the company with enthusiastic applause for individual routines. The opener featured Inhann Strauss music in "Kettentanz" and soloist Raph, with Gay Wallstrom credited for music and overall production.
A village wedding reception honoring Roger D Midthun and Linda Readnour is set for Sunday at the Fireman's Hall in Garrison from 2 to 4. The couple wed Saturday at a 1030 ceremony in Vinton, with magistrate Wendell Ward officiating. Parents are Readnour of Garrison and Lovell of Vinton, plus the late Richard Midthan. The newlyweds reside in Vinton. the bride works for Hawkeye Racing News and the groom for John Deere Tractor Works in Waterloo.
A Health Awareness luncheon at the YWCA featured Sara Owen of the American Cancer Society presenting on breast and uterine cancer. She urged monthly self exams and yearly Pap tests, noting early detection greatly increases cure rates. Film discussions emphasized education, avoiding fear, and public access to cancer screening resources.
Bridge winners in a Mitchell movement game played Wednesday at the YWCA were North South Mrs Charles Leipaki and Mrs Frank Zeman first and Mrs Mel Smoker and Howard Wilfong second East West Mrs W E B Eyman and Mrs Nate Frink first with Mrs James Smittkamp and Mrs J D Schultz second There will be no game played Saturday due to the Cedar Rapids sectional tournament at the Montrose hotel Want ads will seek out sellers as items you want Dial sa A2a4
Four Central Michigan University coeds from Mount Pleasant say they will advertise for eligible bachelors. After years in college and time spent away from home, they seek partners with help from readers. Pam Whitlock and Peggy Tayles describe placing the ad in Michigan Life to speed results.
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