Thousands of Colonial Women Served in Revolutionary Army
New York historians say women fought, foraged, and doctored in the American Revolution. Deborah Sampson and Molly Pitcher symbolize hundreds of unseen workers as scouts and nurses, with Betsy Ross and Mercy Otis Warren shaping support roles and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
New York
Linda DePauw
George Washington University
Washington
Mathers
DePauw
Betsy Ross
Selma Williams
Lexington
Mass
Philadelphia
Deborah Sampson
Massachusetts
Continental Army
Timothy Thayer
Williams
4Th
Massachusetts Infantry
Tarrytown
N.Y
Nancy Hart
Mrs. Williams
Mercy Otis Warren
Massachusetts Gazette
Boston
Margaret Draper
Sarah Updike Croddard
William
Providence Gazette
George Washington
Dear Abby: A faithful husband hid years of infidelity
A reader reveals a 40 year marriage marked by a long term affair. After the husband’s illness and death the widow finds letters, pictures, and financial records proving years of betrayal. She must cope with resentment while paying debts from borrowed money using the insurance funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Aching
Katherine Reid Weds Angelo Carrillo Jr in Marion Ceremony
Katherine Marie Reid daughter of Mr and Mrs L Bernell Reid 1240 C Avenue Marion and Angelo Carrillo Jr son of Mr and Mrs Angelo Carrillo Brooklyn NY were married in a 7 pm Thursday service at First United Methodist church Marion A reception for 175 followed at Farm Bureau building Attendants included maid of honor Pam McCarl and bridesmaids Yvonne Huhndorf and Nancy Ketelsen Best man Richard Delp and groomsmen Max Christensen Craig Cooper Ushers Mike Travis Mike Ciba Candlelighter Scott Reid The bride wore a silk organza gown with Nottingham lace veil and blue daisies in her bouquet The couple will reside at the groom's address after a trip to New York City The bride works for Iowa Electric Light and Power Co and the groom for John Hancock Insurance Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Marie Reid
Pam McCarl
Yvonne Huhndorf
Nancy Ketelsen
Monticello
Richard Delp
Max Christensen
Craig Cooper
Mike Travis
Mike Ciba
Scott Reid
Mrs. Landergott Visiting in Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Charles Landergott of Palm Beach Florida is visiting Cedar Rapids at the home of her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Ronald Landergott 270 Tomahawk trail SE The visit will last three weeks The note ends with a patio and outdoor furniture ad urging readers to read Classified Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Landergott
Palm Beach, Fla
Cedar Rapids
Ronald Landergott
Tomahawk Trail
Landergott
Temaitt
U N Singers Bring Music To Global Audiences At UN
U.N. Singers, a longtime Extracurricular group at United Nations headquarters, perform across borders in 31 languages. Kay Akester coordinates as the group expands its reach with tours to Scandinavia and Japan while stressing music as a universal language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
UPL
Linited Nations
U.N
New York
Scandinavia
Japan
Humber
Alester
Alcester
Cifford Johnson
Tokyo
Osaka
Orient
Akester
Dorothy King Weds Sgt. Major Andrew Toole in Hawaii
Dorothy M King formerly of Marion Ohio married Sgt Major Andrew I Toole at the 25th Infantry Division chapel Schofield Barracks Hawaii The 3 PM ceremony was by Chaplain Eugene Allison Honor attendants were Master Sgt and Mrs Robert Purvis A reception followed at the officers club Wahiawa Hawaii The couple honeymooned on Oahu and will proceed to Fort Hood Texas for Toole’s next duty station The bride formerly owned Doty’s Salon of Beauty in Marion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schofield Barracks
Hawaii
25Th Infantry Division
Dorothy M. King
Marion
Oahu Island
Fort Hastor
Texas
Sgt. Toole
Army
Doty
Saion of Beauty
Hypertension Requires Lifelong Care and Treatment
Dr James W Woods of the University of North Carolina warns that high blood pressure demands lifelong commitment and diligent management. He spoke at a postgraduate education symposium in Pittsburgh noting stroke heart and renal risks are largely preventable with effective ongoing therapy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Woods
University of North Carolina
Wood
Pittsburgh
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Shelly Cohen
Dr. DePatw
Margaret Corbin
Harlem Heights
Mary Katherine
Baltimore Journal
Salem
America
Dr. DePauw
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Los Angeles
Calif
Katherine Reid
New York City
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
John Hancock Insurance Co
Mrs. Carrilla, Jr
Cupid
BOM
Pte
Mrs. Landergott
C.R
Out Flowers
Mums Krebs Flower Shop
Wilson Ave
By Gay Pauley
Kay Akester
Singers
Secretariat
Geneva
Miss Alester
16Th Ave
Homes For Living Magazine
Ty Bennett
Tommy Tucker
Society For Women Features
Dorothy King
Mrs. Toole
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