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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1968

Page

8

Secretary of the Year Bobbye Ogden Of Innkeepers Management

In Portland, Bobbye N. Ogden of Innkeepers Management and Service in Dallas is named International Secretary of the Year. She notes three officers and three directors share work, and she emphasizes attitude and initiative in hiring secretaries. She cites declining spelling skills as a concern.

Portland, Ore UPI Softspoken Corporation Bobbye N. Ogden Innkeepers Management and Service, Inc Dallas Texas Mrs. Ogden Fred Brown Ogden National Secretaries Assn Brown Bobbye Ogden Porland Ore

Miss Mary Salisbury to be Honored in Coffee Shower

Miss Mary Salisbury daughter of Dr and Mrs Arnold W Salisbury 2123 Greenwood Drive SE will be honored at a coffee and around the clock shower Wednesday at 10 given by Mrs M G Hardesty 1816 Grande Avenue SE. She will marry Aug 11 to Michael Garbey son of Mr and Mrs Robert Garbey of Chicago.

Mary Salisbury Arnold W. Salisbury Greenwood Drive M. G. Hardesty Grande Avenue Miss Salisbury Michael Garbey Robert Garbey Chicago

Dear Abby Sex Education Advice From a Neighboring Mom

A reader asks how to handle six year olds discussing birth and sex with neighbor children. Abby urges open discussion, parental education, and early honest conversations to avoid shame, then addresses a separate letter about motel keys and another on planned parenting and child welfare.

Abby Molly

Waukon Teacher Becomes Bride

Miss Grace Benjegerdes of Waukon wed Richard Keir of Bennett in a 2 PM ceremony at St. Pauls Lutheran Postville. Rev. Richard Housman officiated. Bride taught at Waukon High. groom teaches at Bennett.

Two Showers Planned for Brides-Elect

Mrs. Kenyon Kellogg hosts two upcoming showers this week. On Thursday at 11 a.m. a brunch and linen shower in absentia honors Miss Anne Brendler of New Haven Conn. Miss Brendler’s fiancé James Hudek of Pelham N Y is to wed on August 17. Co host is Mrs William Lorenz. Friday at 8 p m a kitchen shower honors Miss Kris Lorenz daughter of Mr and Mrs William Lorenz of 320 Thirtieth Street SE. Kris is the September 7 bride to be James Ostrander of Clear Lake.

Kenyon Kellogg Lost Valley Road Anne Brendler New Haven Kenyon Kris Lorenz William Lorenz

Barbara O Connell Joins Clarke Summer Stock Theatre

Barbara O Connell daughter of Mr and Mrs John J O Connell Jr of 2410 First Avenue NE joins the Clarke College outdoor Summer Stock Theatre company. She is assistant director for Gammer Gurtons Needle for children and plays Angela Ballantine in Critics Choice from Wednesday through Sunday and August 1 and 2. Earlier she appeared in Annie Get Your Gun. The productions run in an outdoor 200 seat arena on the Clarke campus.

Mary Barbara O’connell John J. O’connell First Avenue NE Clarke College Barbara Clarke

Miss Thomsen Feted At Bridal Shower

Miss Sandra Thomsen daughter of Mr. and Mrs Theron P Thomsen 2541 Blue Ridge drive NE was honored Saturday at a luncheon and around the clock shower given by Mrs William Travis 3409 Shasta drive NE Co hostess was Mrs Perry Kidder Miss Thomsen is the Aug 10 bride elect of Daniel Rupiper son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Rupiper of Yankton SD.

Sandra Thomsen Theron P. Thomsen Blue Ridge Drive William Travis Shasta Drive Perry Kidder Miss Thomsen Daniel Rupiper Jerry Rupiper Yankton S.D

Prairieburg Couple Celebrate 24th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Richard Rosendahl celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary Sunday with an open house. Their daughter Mrs Keith Byers of Oelwein was hostess to the 64 guests.

Prairieburg Richard Rosendahl Keith Byers Oelwein

Women's golf Family Day set with mixed teams

Sunday golf event runs noon to 3 with front nine closed to nonparticipants. Six age groups feature mother daughter son and father daughter son teams. Trophies awarded at 5, buffet 4 to 5 in Terrace. Adults 1.75, children 1.25. Pro shop reservations required.

Terrace

Red, White and Blue House Paint Stuns Tenant

In Pelsall England Mrs. Alice Painter cried upon seeing her home painted in red, white and blue. The landlord stated it was to deter tenants from such requests, leaving the tenant puzzled by the patriotic color choice.

Pelsall, England UPI Alice Painter

Komensky Society Awards Scholarships at Annual Picnic

Three Jefferson high school graduates received Anna Heyberger scholarships from the Komensky society during its annual Ely picnic at Mrs. F. L. Furhmeister’s home. Recipients were Mary Gerhold, Kelli Nekvinda, and Kathleen Dytert. A slide program was presented by Miss Melvina Svec.

Jefferson High School Komensky Society F. L. Furhmeister Ely Anna Heyberger Mary Gerhold Louis Gerholds Palo Kelli Leigh Nekvinda Ben W. Nekvindas Twentysixth Street Kathleen Sheryl Dytert Jerry J. Studhes Eighteenth Avenue Melvina Svec

Lynda Robb recounts a presidential blooper tale

Lynda Johnson Robb recalls a famous Johnson campaign blooper in McCall's, noting her father joked through a mistaken state shout. She describes the 1960 stop where Lyndon Johnson urged votes for Maryland candidates, while the crowd affirmed West Virginia.

New York UPI Lynda Johnson Robb Johnson Mrs. Robb McCall’s Magazine Maryland West Virginia

Former Jesuit Priest Plans Marriage to Fordham Dean

Rev. Joseph F. Mulligan 48 reportedly asked for release from Jesuit vows to marry Patricia Plants 32. Mulligan is a former dean of Fordham University's graduate school and Plants resigned last month as dean of St Thomas More College the university's new liberal arts college for women.

New York Joseph F. Mulligan Patricia Plants Father Mulligan Fordham University Miss Plante St. Thomas More College

Righteous Brothers Join New Christy Minstrels TV Special

The Righteous Brothers pair with the New Christy Minstrels for a color broadcast on KCRG TV Channel 9 at 9 PM Tuesday. The program promises a special appearance in prime time.

Righteous Brothers New Christy Minstrels Kcrg-Tv

Engstrom Krewson Nuptials In Marion Presbyterian Church

Miss Kristine Engstrom and Melvin E. Krewson were married Saturday at the Reformed Presbyterian church in Marion. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs LaVerne Engstrom, wore lace and organza with a fingertip veil. the groom is son of Mr and Mrs Robert Krewson. A reception followed at the church parlors. both families reside in Marion.

Kristine Engstrom LaVerne Engstroms Valleyview Drive Marion Melvin E. Krewson Third Avenue Robert Krewsons Thirty-third Street Robert McCracken Reformed Presbyterian Church Henry Franks Linda Duckett Pam DeVos Mark Yordy Joe Hutchins Roger James Engstrom Betty Engstrom

Ditch-Wilson Reunion Held in Bever Park

The annual Ditch-Wilson family reunion was held Sunday in Bever Park. Mrs. James Haurahan and Mrs. Gary Poppe were elected co presidents by 150 family members in attendance.

Ditch-Wilson Bever Park James Haurahan H Avenue NW Gary Poppe D Avenue NW

Given and Crose Vows Exchanged at First Lutheran

Miss Lynne N Givens wed Glenn K Crose in a Saturday ceremony at First Lutheran church officiated by Rev John Jenson. Attendants wore mint green gowns. best man Galen Crose and Eddie Dyer served as ushers. 125 guests attended a reception. The couple will reside at 341 Wilson avenue SW after a Lake of the Ozarks trip.

Lynne N. Given Glenn K. Crose First Lutheran Church John Jenson Burdette Givens Miami Drive T. C. Crose Rapid City S.D Bryan Kelley Barbra Frisby Galen Crose Eddie Dyer William Marvin, Jr Mr. Kelley The Lefebvre Corp National Cash Register Co Lake of the Ozarks Wilson Avenue

Wrage Gruchow Vows Exchange In Traer

Miss Carol LuAnn Wrage daughter of the Ralph Wrages of Buckingham married Lt. Lynn V. Gruchow son of the Lyle Gruchows. Ceremony by Rev. Fred E. Landdecke at St. Luke’s Lutheran. Reception for 66 followed by church parlors dinner. Bride’s sisters and brothers served as attendants. Groom attended Marshalltown Community College and is stationed at Fort Sill Oklahoma set to depart for Vietnam in five weeks. they will live in Lawton Oklahoma.

Marshalltown Community College Army Fort Sill Okla Vietnam Lawton

Eight C R Women At ESA Convention In New Orleans

Eight Cedar Rapids women attended the Epsilon Sigma Alpha international convention in New Orleans with Mardi Gras in July as the theme. Mrs Holets was named publicity director and The Echo edited by Mrs Carol Shadle won overall top honors. A Mardi Gras tableau was shown Friday evening.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha New Orleans Cedar Rapids Vernon Frederick Ralph Hilmer Douglas Holets Howard Kisling Arnold Klein Cecil Oldridge Robert A. Pazour John Roy Holets the Echo Carol Shadle

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Society For Women By Roberta Ulrich Texas Women’s University University of Texas At Arlington Econ Abigail van Buren Lincoln, Near Lincoln Waukon Postville Grace Benjegerdes Richard Keir Bennett St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Richard Housman Heide Keir Thomas Hatton Miss Keir Louis Benjegerdes Robert Keir Spencer Waukon High School Barbara O'Connell Bridal John Platt G.1la Schaefer’s 3Rd Avenue Laundry Cleaners Instrument Boddicker Center Point Rd N.E Abercrombie and Fitch Elmcrest Jim Hynes Kenneth Packingham Norman ‘Schumacher Ann Kohl Whiff ’N’ Puffs Mines Hynes William Martin Robert Burgess Phillip Webber Chapman Lownet Vaughn Even Low Gross Eileen Fagan John Franklin Elmer Behrens Behrens Even Sank Indian Creek Becky Hagen Jan Strothman Paula Orcutt Chris Hennessey Marcia Renier Molly Morrissey Denise Bennett Marilyn Riis Sandy Schulte Jeanne DeMeulenere Susan Phillips Lynda Robb Mrs. Krewson C.R ESA Mitchum Osco Drug
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