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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1977

Page

8

Recycled Furniture Fund Helps Cedar Rapids Elderly

The Council on Aging in Cedar Rapids aided an 81 year old woman with regular visits and in house chores before her death. Her family donated furnishings to others in need and the council arranged a rental home for a 96 year old mother and her children with leased housing support.

Council On Aging Marcia Swift Cedar Rapids Des Moines Council Coun Cil Swift

Alcohol Is Factor In Auto Deaths

Minnesota safety officials report tests of 289 of 478 traffic deaths in 1976 show 53 percent had blood alcohol above the legal 0.10 percent limit. Among 154 above limit and 31 at lesser levels, nearly half of positives were ages 16 to 24, 14 percent under the drinking age, and over 90 percent were male.

ST. Paul, Minn UPI Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Miss Rainwater Feted At Windsor Park Bridal Shower

Brenda Rainwater of 1402 Thirty second Street NE was honored at a Wednesday evening bridal shower hosted by Life Investors Insurance co coworkers. Windsor Park clubhouse hosted fifteen guests. James Michael Clancy, son of the Kenneth Clancys, is her fiancé. They plan to wed July 16.

Brenda Rainwater Thirty-second Street Life Investors Insurance Company Windsor Park Sierra Drive James Michael Clancy Kenneth Clancys Vernon Miss Rainwater

Twin-O-Rama Sets July Dates at Cassville Park

The 33rd Twin-O-Rama festival returns July 16-17 at Riverside Park Cassville Wisconsin. Twins and all multiples can register at Cassville High School for free admission buttons barbecue tickets souvenirs and a chance at trophies. For details contact Mrs B L Bernhardt Cassville WI 53806 or (608) 725-5110. Also a candy making tip notes testing candy in cold water or using a large bowl for faster cooling.

Cassville Wis Riverside Park B.L. Bernhardt

A Season of Pleasure Hazards in Summer Picnics

Summer brings beach parties barbecues and picnics along with the risk of food poisoning from Salmonella Staphylococcus and other bacteria. The piece explains how bacteria contaminate foods and outlines prevention steps such as keeping cold foods cold cooking meats thoroughly sanitizing surfaces and avoiding risky items like mayonnaise based dishes unless properly refrigerated.

New York Health Department

Wisconsin couple proves priest wrong in enduring marriage

Jay Wiltse, 88, and Marian Wiltse, 52, celebrate 12 years of marriage in Independence after a priest doubted their union. They run Marian's cafe since 1969, with Heather Lynn, 44 months, and Jay Jr., 12. The pair met in 1961 and wed in 1965 despite early doubts.

Independence Wis Jay Wiltse Marian Wiltse Heather Lynn Jay, Jr

Dear Abby Love Triangle Ends in Advisory

Dear Abby counsels a reader trapped in an arranged marriage who confesses love for her doctor while her husband loves the reader’s best friend. The columnist rejects a multifaceted swap, urging to stay with familiar problems rather than risk new ones.

Abby Lovesick

Like Vegetarians Like Vegetables Today

A claim states between three and four million people in the United States are vegetarians. The remark highlights rising dietary choices and suggests growing acceptance of meatless meals nationwide.

United States

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