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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1979
Page
16
A reader jokes that bread claiming 400 percent fiber might use wood for fiber and ponders effects from eating it. The second note asks Abby to reprint a gift‑free invitation for a 40th and 50th wedding anniversary celebration with a memory book request to be returned by a set date.
A columnist notes prior injunction against mentioning gifts in invitations and reveals two sample invites that prompted a shift in stance. The piece discusses tastefulness and the propriety of indicating gift preferences in social invitations.
London report that Robert Jackson and Co. Ltd., famed purveyor of caviar truffles pates and spices to gourmets for 130 years and counting Queen Elizabeth II among its customers, will close its doors next month.
Governor Robert Ray praised Cedar Rapids for hosting a two day foreign trade and export seminar with over 400 registrants and participation from the Carter Cabinet. He cited Cedar Rapids as an exporting hub and a center of manufacturing and agriculture while noting added interest from Texas and other states.
Dorothy Petrucci retirement as principal of the Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton was honored with the Chester Hill Award for teaching the blind. Norbert Schrage received the Joseph Klosterman Award for outstanding services for the blind and was elected vice president. Des Moines Council President Noma Hochstatter has one year left in her term. About 90 attendees joined the banquet where the awards were handed.
Ely Culbertson and Jo Culbertson use a four no trump bid in Bermuda 1932 to seek aces. Jo's jump to four hearts and subsequent responses lead to a grand slam after the ace of spades is shown.
Crista Humbert and Gina Whitters named to spring dean's lists at Colorado State University and Bradley University respectively. Local ads include Sportsman's Lounge Grand Opening, Basement Sale, West Side Garden Center strawberries, pawn watchband, Smoky Mountains tour, and various dining and entertainment promotions.
Multiple probate notices list actions for Frances Margaret Welbes William Koutny and Helen Anderson estates with second publications in Cedar Rapids and description of executors and creditors. Includes notices of amendment to Iowa Lumber Dealers Inc and Springville council proceedings.
Probate in Linn County Iowa for Mary Librava deceased grants executors Anna Rabik Gage Meri Rabik and Wesley Rabik authority to manage claims. Creditors must file with the district court clerk within six months from the second publication. otherwise barred. Dated May 30 1979.
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