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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1973

Page

12

Zellers Felt Needed In Afghanistan Medico

Dr Alan W Zeller and his family joined Medico in Afghanistan to train doctors and staff amid severe shortages. He leads training at Avicenna hospital in Kabul, noting high infant mortality from unsafe water and sanitation. The Zellers prefer long service, with children reading about returning to the U S only after further years.

Alan W. Zeller Afghanistan Zeller Barbara George Medico New York UPI Boston Damariscotta Maine Zellers United States Dr. Zeller Avicenna Hospital Kabul

Women golfers compete in team match play event

Thirty women took part in a Monday team match with Mrs Spau tying for medalist honors and sharing low putts. Final standings list Grasshoppers first, Chippers second, Club House Gang third, with eight teams total. Junior and subgroups yielded multiple medalists and prize winners. next week features mother-daughter two-ball golf and rain date July 30.

Jack Spau Donald Ament Spau Fred Abel Maurice Jacobs Michael Ellis Donald Robinson Grasshoppers Chippers Club House Gang Ball Hawks Drags Ann Pinckney Renee Snodgrass Cheryl Snodgrass Sonya Stalberger Susan Lagerstrom Deanna Beaty Barb Feckley Holly Snelson Betty Whipple Jamiely Igram Patty Frazier Becky Striegel

Miss Bledsoe Says Vows in North Liberty

Miss Beverly Ann Bledsoe daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Bledsoe Cedar Rapids wed Kerry Allen Lawrence son of Mr and Mrs Raymond G Lawrence in a Saturday ceremony at District Judge Robert Osmundson s home The bride wore a white lace street length dress with veil and carnations An 75 guest reception followed at Howard Johnson restaurant The couple will honeymoon in Wisconsin Dells after Kirkwood Community College and Air Force service for the bride and Collins Radio Co for the groom

North Liberty Beverly Ann Bledsoe Alfred Bledsoe E Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Kerry Allen Lawrence Raymond G. Lawrence C Avenue NW Robert Osmundson Theresa Myers James Bledsoe Howard Johnson Restaurant Lawrence Kirkwood Community College Air Force Scott Afb, Ill University of Northern Iowa Collins Radio Co Wisconsin Dells Wis

Mrs Carlton to be Honored at St Wenceslaus Day Care Reception

Mrs Bridie Carlton of 1016 Twelfth Avenue SE will be honored at a reception and open house at St Wenceslaus Day Care center from 3 30 to 5 30 Wednesday. She retires after teaching at the center since its opening as Linn County Day Care services staff and board sponsor the event.

Bridie Carlton Twelfth Avenue SE St. Wenceslaus Day Care Center

Court orders reapportionment of Oklahoma legislature

A three judge federal panel ordered reapportionment of both Oklahoma legislative houses strictly on population, marking a decisive population based redraw of districts ten years ago.

Oklahoma

Marriage Vows Exchanged By Miss Hanna and Dan Olsen

Miss Margaret Diane Hanna and Dan R. Olsen married at St. Pius X Catholic church. Rev. Bernard G. Collins officiated at 1:30 pm. The bride wore dotted swiss with Venise lace, a Camelot cap veil, and blue carnations with white roses. Guests included Denise Hanna as maid of honor and Terry Olsen as best man. Reception for 150 at St. Pius X school followed. couple to reside in Hiawatha after a trip to the Ozarks.

St. Pius X Catholic Church Margaret Diane Hanna Dan R. Olsen C Avenue Hiawatha John Hanna Jane NE Richard Olsen West Branch Bernard G. Collins Terry Olsen Iowa City Steve Peterson Rick Hanna Jeff Homan Tracy Clore Randy Fall St. Pius X School

Hansen 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Ellis Park

A surprise picnic at Ellis Park honored Mr and Mrs Merrill J Hansen on Sunday from 2 to 4 marking their 25th anniversary. Hostesses were Mrs Paul Gordon and Mrs George Mayfield. Hansen and the former Dorothy Galbraith wed July 10 1948 in Cedar Rapids and have a daughter Mrs Ron Nevens and twin granddaughters.

Ellis Park Merrill J. Hansen Eighth Street NW Paul Gordon George Mayfield Hansen Dorothy Galbraith Cedar Rapids Ron Nevens

Want Ads Promote Daily Buying and Trading Need

Daily want ads encourage buying selling renting and trading with contact number 398 8234 for listings and inquiries.

Dial

Iowa Status of Women Commission Gets State Funding

Des Moines AP. For the first time the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women is funded by the state with 28,000 annually for the biennium. An executive director will lead public relations and coordinate as a clearing house for women’s groups while researching women’s needs. The commission has 12 applicants for the post, salary up to 11,928, and 22 volunteer members with two vacancies. It meets four to six times yearly and studies discrimination in housing, schooling, athletics, and career opportunities.

DES Moines Harold Hughes Iowa Commission On the Status of Women Iowa Cris Wilson General Assembly Ralph Brown

Biggest Carpet Bargains in July and August

Bargains peak in July and August with discounts of 20 to 50 percent on carpets, potentially saving hundreds. The article explains carpet costs, fiber types like wool nylon acrylics and rayon, fire safety rules, construction quality, and advises on consumer steps if problems arise with dealers or manufacturers. It notes federal flammability standards after 1971 and suggests contacting CRICAP for unresolved complaints.

Rita Urban honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower

Miss Rita Urban daughter of Mrs Ed Vanderlind 349 Twenty seventh avenue SW was guest of honor Sunday at 2:30 at a miscellaneous bridal shower given by Mrs Nona Chapek 3109 Leonard terrace NE Co hostesses to the 30 guests were Mrs Charles Jelinek and Mrs William Powell Miss Urban is the Aug 5 bride elect of Craig Jelinek son of Mr and Mrs Charles Jelinek 232 Twenty second street NW

Rita Urban Ed Vanderlind Twentyseventh Avenue Nona Chapek Leonard Terrace Charles Jelinek William Powell

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