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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1966
Page
12
The Miss Universe pageant opened in Miami Beach with 55 countries represented. Miss Cuba Lesbia Murrieta, the shortest contestant, drew five minutes of applause after unfurling a Cuban banner. Most contestants spoke briefly as crowds gathered at Bayfront Park before Saturday's televised finale.
Sunday evening two ball foursome winners were the James Howards and the William Guess. Twelve couples played golf with clubhouse hosts the Ralph Morgans and a post game picnic at the Julian Smiths. Nancy Springer, daughter of the H D Springers and Aug 7 bride elect of Roland Raim, was feted at a miscellaneous shower at CSPS hall attended by 70 guests.
The Cedar Rapids Art Center opens a summer cinema series with Douloos the Finger Man a French film. The first showing is Wednesday at 8 in the first floor gallery. Tickets cost 1 for Art Assn. members and 1.25 for non members.
Miss Julie Ellen Ackerman and James V. Bieber were married Sunday at 4 in First Methodist church Blair Nebraska. The couple plans to reside in Des Moines after a reception for about 200 guests.
The royal palace said Queen Fabiola’s pregnancy was terminated by an operation after blood appeared in the peritoneal cavity from an ectopic pregnancy. The 28 year old queen, married to King Baudouin since 1960, had miscarriages before and the heir is Baudouin’s brother Prince Albert, age 19.
Mr and Mrs Clark R Stelpflug of Indio California will be honored Sunday with an open house at 2915 O Avenue NW in celebration of their silver wedding anniversary They wed August 20 1941 The Weltys correct address was given in error in Sundays Gazette
Mary Elizabeth Goeldner and Ronald Gene Whiting wed in a 4:30 p m Christian Church ceremony in Sigourney. The couple, both Iowa natives, plan to reside in Iowa City after a Mexico trip and pursue further studies and careers.
Malvina Hoffman, renowned American sculptor and Rodin pupil, died of a heart attack at 81. She sculpted portraits of Wendell L. Willkie and Mrs. Edward Henry Harriman and created 110 bronze studies for the Races of Mankind exhibit at Chicago’s Field Museum after worldwide travels.
A Hawaiian luau hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Haugen honored Christ E. Niedermayer and his wife on their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple, married July 11, 1916, live on 330 B avenue NW and have four children Frank, Christ Jr., Joe, and Mrs. Haugen, plus ten grandchildren.
The Johnson family plans a White House reception for Luci Johnson on August 6 after her church wedding, sparking debate on large wedding celebrations. Etiquette expert Amy Vanderbilt weighs the cost and social implications, noting big receptions depend on money and space.
A Jaycees member discusses whether to send many wedding invitations without reception cards, noting the White House can host thousands while private venues would suit smaller affairs. She urges parents to use their own judgment based on hosting capacity and practicality.
The 43 descendants of the late John Henry Kruse of Alburnett attended the Kruse family reunion Sunday in Ellis Park. Le land Kruse, 1137 Nineteenth Avenue SW, will continue as president. Cedar Rapids will provide the site again next year for the reunion.
The Osterhaus family reunion took place Sunday at the Town House with 13 members attending. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. George Osterhaus of 2325 First Avenue SE.
The text notes Argentina’s wide climate variation allowing penguins and parrots to inhabit the country. It also gives garment care advice to brush lint from seams pockets and cuffs and to determine fabric type with label instructions.
Julie Anne Dettmann became the bride of Larry Gene Kurth at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Monona in a Sunday ceremony. The couple, both residents of the area, plan to live in Coleman Tech Institute in La Crosse this fall after a summer in Monona.
London AP reports actress dancer Cyd Charisse urges girls to wear short shorts rather than miniskirts. She says miniskirts are ungainly and uncomfortable unless you have the right legs, and favors skirts that skim the middle of the knee. Charisse, 43, wife of Tony Martin for 18 years, is en route to Morocco to film.
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