Relax Just Act Crazy Clown joins Ringling Brothers at Madison Square Garden
Joseph Gambardello recalls joining Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey as a temporary clown in Clowns Alley at Madison Square Garden. Mitch Freddes describes the life of 28 clowns who perform 500 shows yearly and travel by train, emphasizing the demanding yet joyful circus lifestyle and showmanship.
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Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey’s Circus
the Garden
Clowns’ Alley
Frosty Little
Mitch Freddes
Freddes
Ringling Brother’s
Clown College
Clotheslines Petites Can Make Their Own Cloth Coats
Dear Marylou answers petites seeking plain cloth coats avoiding bulky or quilted styles. She suggests Simplicity pattern 7936 size 6 raglan sleeve with notch collar, coat or wrap options suited for petite dimensions. Also cites Harris tweed full bolt supplier Alfred Hart in New York offering 28 inch wide fabric at 14.95 per yard with 35 designs. A cheongsam pattern from Patterns Pacifica is noted for Chinese brocade, plus ordering details. 30 years ago note included about layoff figures in Cedar Rapids.
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Marylou
F.N
C.T
Alfred Hart
Madison Avenue
New York
N.Y
U S Jets Strike Hanoi Haiphong in 1972 Attacks
On this date in 1972 U S jets carried the most concentrated strikes in four years targeting near Hanoi and Haiphong in strategic northern Vietnam attacks.
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U.S
Hanoi
Haiphong
Castoffs of Society Feted at Crystal Tea Room Luncheon
Nine women once seen as social castoffs were invited to a luncheon in Philadelphia’s Crystal Tea Room atop Wanamaker’s. The event, organized by Reeves Wetherill, followed a letter by Sylvia Jacobsen, and was funded by a donor who provided $100. Nuns from Mercy Hospice helped prepare the guests.
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Philadelphia
Reeves Wetherill
Crystal Tea Room
John Wanamaker
Center City
Sylvia Jacobsen
Wanamaker’s
Mercy Hospice
Jacobsen
Marie Louise
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Bob Hope
Wetherill
Women panels shape consumer feedback for firms
Bernice Connor Kennedy runs consumer affairs panels that convene women from varied incomes to critique products and ads. Panels advise hair care, cosmetics, pharmacy and retail firms, prompting changes like unscented hair spray and visible staff.
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Kennedy
Carter Photos With Baby Elizabeth in Oval Office
President Carter tries to pose with 18 month old Elizabeth Landry in the Oval Office during a New Hampshire campaign swing. Elizabeth cries as Carter attempts to take her hand from her mouth and the scene ends with her return to her mother. Elizabeth's family of eight siblings and her parents Paul and Viki Landry visited to greet Carter who recalled staying at their home during the primary drive.
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Washington
Elizabeth Landry
Oval Office
Carter
Elizabeth
Paul
Viki
Hamp
Shire
Bride Elect Vicki Telecky Honored In Cedar Rapids Shower
Cedar Rapids hosts a miscellaneous bridal shower Sunday afternoon for Miss Vicki Telecky daughter of the James Teleckys. Hosts include Mrs. Dale Buresh and Mrs. Edward Koutny with co hosts Dianne and Danette Koutny. The event at First Presbyterian church Ely precedes her June 19 marriage to Sterling Young Mason City son of Mavis Young Calmar.
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Dale Buresh
Cedar Rapids
Edward Koutny
Springville
Vicki Telecky
James Teleckys
Vernon
Dianne
Danette Koutny
First Presbyterian Church
Ely
Miss Telecky
Sterling Young
Mason City
Mavis Young
Calmar
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By Joseph Gambardello
UPI
Madison Square Garden
Marylou Luther
Savannah, Ga
Hebrides
Scotland
C.T., Warwick
R.J
R.M
Great Falls
Mont
Pacifica
Jim Stance
Kapiolani Boulevard
Suite 28
Honolulu
Hawaii
Lindale Plaza
St. S.E
Hoover
Sewing Machines
PT. RD. N.E
Coe College
Crysal
Bernice Connor Kennedy
Younkers
Boyson’s
Pian
American Gem Society
Boysen Jewelry CO
3Rd Ave
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