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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1969

Page

10

Pants Gown Trend Highlights In Killian Spring Show

Killian's spring and summer bridal collection features pants wardrobes for brides and bridesmaids, including a pink crepe pants gown and yellow night pants design. The event in the Crystal room of the Montrose hotel drew prospective brides. Colors, fabrics, and versatile pieces dominate, with easy care lingerie and adaptable styles for other occasions.

Killian Crystal Room Montrose Hotel Judith Nolte Bride’s Magazine Jersey Killian’s Rolland Diehls Thirty-third Street Chris Dennis Muriel Drive Robert Dennis

Nader presses Cohen on coal miner health before tenure ends

Activist Ralph Nader urged Health Secretary Wilbur Cohen to act on occupational health issues, prioritizing coal miners and the black lung disease that causes shortness of breath and can lead to heart disease and emphysema.

Ralph Nader Health, Education and Welfare Wilbur J. Cohen Nader

Winners Named in Homemaker Contest Across Eastern Iowa

Cedar Rapids Prairie high school and Jefferson students lead a list of winners in the Betty Crocker American Homemaker of Tomorrow contest with scholarships totaling 1500 for state finalists and 500 for runners up. Winners span Cedar Rapids Marion Anamosa Oxford Lisbon and many more communities across Iowa.

Cedar Rapids Marion Iowa Betty Crocker General Mills, Inc Diane L. Barta Prairie High School Jane K. Swope Jefferson Constance J. Groth LaSalle Patricia A. Kenney Regis Vanita R. Scheer Linn-Mar Paula J. Wilcox Marion High School Alburnett Linda M. Kohl Anamosa Glenda L. Gorius Bennett Patricia Gallaher Center Point Holly M. Andersen Central City Linda M. Couser Clarence Janet Marie Croll Decorah Dianne Olson Thomas Roberts High School Iowa City Mary H. Lamm Carol Anne Helm Regina High School Lisbon Jean E. Stahl Lowden Jolene K. Hack Monticello Joan A. Schneider Monticello Community High School Nancy R. Smith Sacred Heart High School Mt. Vernon Suzanne J. Chadek Norway Carolyn L. Schmidt Olin Rita A. Borcherding Oxford Lynn D. Colony Clear Creek High School Oxford Junction Catherine M. Rehmke Riverside Patricia Kiefer Shellsburg Pamela G

Weddings Across Iowa and Nearby States This January

Multiple couples wed in January across Iowa and nearby areas. Judith Retter and Gary Ervin tied the knot at Salem United Methodist Church with J A Ogden presiding. Susan Leete wed Lewis Larson Jr at St Marys in Volga. Rosie Brecht married Roy Baldwin at the Chapel of the Bells in Las Vegas. Debbie Caskey and Ronald Laufenberg married at the Christian church in North English. Each couple planned home or travel after ceremonies and noted parentage and occupations.

Cedar Rapids Upper Iowa College Alpha Phi Omega Fayette Plano St. Mary's Catholic Church Susan Leete Lewis J. Larson, Jr Don Leete Volga Iowa Mr. Larson All-Steel Products Co Debbie Caskey Ronald Laufenberg Christian Church David Stout Russell Caskey Ray Laufenberg Harper Wisconsin Des Moines Laufenberg The American Optical Co

Duplicate Bridge Winners Named at Welty Way

In a Thursday Welty Way game, first place went to Mrs. Grant Collins and Miss Elizabeth Splinter. Tied for second were Mrs. Viola Schenken and Mrs. Robert Smoker with Mrs. Clyde Nowlin and Mrs. Michael Walrath of Iowa City. A game is set at Welty Way Sunday at 7 after the YWCA Special Unit Game.

Welty-Way Grant Collins Elizabeth Splinter Viola Schenken Robert Smoker Clyde Nowlin Michael Walrath

Best-Dressed Blonde Finds Happiness in a Beverly Hills Dream

Suzy Knickerbocker reports on Mrs. Deane Johnson hosting a Parisian styled Beverly Hills house party with 18th century furniture, Baccarat crystal, and a chrome pool house. Anne Johnson and Deane Johnson showcase a Regency residence while New York society gathers at Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne’s East End Ave town house for an intimate dinner.

Beverly Hills Deane Johnson Henry Ford II California Paris Anne Johnson Fifth Ave Anne Deane Church San Francisco Hans Hoffman Alfred Bloomingdale Mrs. B David Webb New York Alfred Lunt Lynn Fontanne East End Avenue Lynn

Dear Abby letters offer clothing woes to mail readers

Dear Abby columns present readers seeking advice on wardrobe sharing and sending back obscene mail. The responses advise locking valuables, handling unwanted mail via postmaster, and guidance on mail to Abby for personal replies.

Abby Louisville

Beaux Arts Ball Tickets Top 600 Sold at Cine City

More than 600 tickets have been sold for Cine City's ninth Beaux Arts Ball at Armar ballroom this Saturday evening. Tickets remain at Armstrong's service desk and at the door. Mrs. Dan Ertz won two tickets for selling the most, delivering 40 tickets. The Major 7th opens at 8 p.m. with a 9:30 grand march and prize announcements. Artworks and cultural items will be auctioned at 10 p.m. along with Orient and world prints and handmade jewelry. A snack will close the evening after cocktails and dinners prepared by multiple hosts including Lon Warren, Allen Chapman, Joel Johnson, Dave Rosenberg, John Roushar, Judson Fashimpaur, William Kettelkamp, R J Kool, Donald Allebach, and John Curran.

Cine City Beaux Arts Armar Ballroom Armstrong’s Art Center Dan Ertz Nassau Street SE Lon Warrens Harold Drive Allen Chapmans Lost Valley Road Joel Johnsons Dave Rosenbergs Rosewood ‘Court John Roushars Thirty-fourth Street Judson Fashimpaurs Arizona Court NE William Kettelkamps Fox Meadow Dr R. J. Kool Fox Meadow Drive Donald Allebachs John Currans

Muriel Humphrey Named to School Board

Muriel Humphrey wife of the former vice president has been appointed to the board of directors of Louis Whiteback Fraser School a private institution for mentally retarded in suburban Richfield Minnesota named in AP report from Minneapolis

Minneapolis, Minn Muriel Humphrey Louis Whiteback Fraser School Richfield

Former Resident Is Married in Phoenix

Announcement by Clare Watson of the secret marriage of his sister Evelyn Watson formerly of Cedar Rapids to Ronald Bridgeman of Phoenix Ariz. The ceremony occurred Nov 21 at Phoenix Wedding chapel with Evelyn Lawson and James Hirl in attendance. Evelyn is a nurse and the couple reside and work in Phoenix at Phoenix General Hospital.

Clare Watson Center Point Road Evelyn Watson Cedar Rapids Ronald Bridgeman Phoenix Ariz Evelyn Lawson James Hirl Miss Watson Ray Watson St. Luke's Hospital School of Phoenix General Hospital

Mali Brides Now Cost 20000 Francs Dowry Soars

Mali government weekly L Essor notes dowries have risen beyond many youths means with quoted 20000 francs about 40 dollars, while total costs reach 100 to 200 dollars including many gifts. It says men prefer motorcycles as cheaper marriage option.

Mali Bamako L’essor

Birth Control Pills May Cause Male Impotence

Harvard physician Dr. Robert W. Kistner links birth control pills to impotence and mental issues in some husbands. He notes men may feel a loss of their aggressive role when wives become more liberated by the pill.

Robert W. Kistner Harvard Medical School

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