Mrs Piccard Beats Russia Into Space Flight Record
Minneapolis report recalls Jean Piccard, wife of the famous duo, as she notes Valentina Tereshkova’s historic ascent. Piccard held the women’s altitude record for 29 years after a 57,559 foot balloon flight on October 23, 1934. She described the trip from Ford airport Dearborn to Cadiz Ohio and the gear carried for cosmic ray study.
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Minneapolis
UPI
Valentina Tereshkova
Jean Piccard
One-piece playsuit pattern for Misses sizes 10 to 18
Sewing pattern notice from The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists Misses sizes 10 12 14 16 18 for a versatile one-piece playsuit with skirt option. Pattern 4799 priced 50 cents with 15 cents extra for first class mailing and special handling. mail requests to Anne Adams Pattern Dept. 243 West 17th Street New York NY.
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Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N.Y
Piccard Ballonists Credits and Space Thresholds
Mrs Piccard recalls piloting balloons with Jean Piccard amid sponsorship hurdles for a risky flight. The couple survived flying through dense clouds four miles high, making Valentina second woman in space after their historic ascent. Jean died Jan 28 at 79. Auguste died Mar 25, 1962. Their family includes Donald, a Sioux Falls balloonist.
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Jean Piccard
University of Minnesota
Jacques
Auguste
Piccard
Donald
Sioux Falls
S.D
Bridge winners named in Mitchell movement play
Duplicate Mitchell movement results list Wednesday sessions at the YWCA. North-south victors are Mrs. A J Less and Joe Stepanek in the morning and Jim Bridge with Joe Mc Grath in the evening. East-west winners include Mrs. James Yuill with Joe Verbick and Mr. Dietrick Schaefer.
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Mitchell
A. J. Less
Joe Stepanek
James Yuill
Joe Verbick
Jim Bridge
Joe McGrath
YWCA
Dietrick Schaefer
Gazette Want Ad Tops for Seller of Service or Merchandise
Classified readers seek items and services from the Gazette Want Ads. The notice highlights top listings for sellers to reach buyers quickly and efficiently, inviting locals to place or respond to advertisements.
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Gazette
Overweight Patient Urged to Lose Weight Before Surgery
A letter from Mrs. L F details obesity as a surgical risk for a large fibroid tumor. The author cautions against hypnosis as a weight loss method and urges a lasting change in eating habits to lower risk and improve healing, noting dangers of anesthesia and pneumonia.
National Council Honors Miss Carson as Woman of Conscience
Washington reports Rachel Carson received the first Woman of Conscience citation from the National Council of Women. The award, part of the 75th anniversary of the National Council of Women and the International Council of Women, honored her for courage in voicing convictions amid opposition and for shocking people into recognizing their responsibilities.
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Washington
UPI
Rachel Carson
National Council of Women
U.S
Miss Carson
International Council of Women
St James Group Stages Cleanup At Health Camp
The St James Methodist church Woman's Society of Christian Services organized a housecleaning at Camp Good Health. Cochairs were Mrs John Zimmerman and Mrs Arthur Lawrence. Participants included numerous Mesdames and Messrs with teens assisting and transporting duties shared among several families.
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St. James Group
Health Camp
St. James
Arthur Reusch
Norman Sutliff
Ocie Trimble
John Zimmerman
Owasso Grandmother Plans Osteopathic Medical Career
Mrs. C. B. Sherrill of Owasso, age 39, will enter the Osteopathic College in Des Moines next fall to study medicine. She holds a biology degree from Oklahoma University and aims to practice around age 45, joining a rancher husband who will visit by plane.
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Owasso, Okla
C. B. Sherrill
Owasso
Osteopathic College of Medicine and Surgery
Des Moines
Prac
Sherrill
Oklahoma _ university
Gary
Sharon
Tom
Sherrills
Ried
Classified, Please Dial EM 2 1121 for Help
When something valuable is missing act quickly using the best recovery method. Call EM 2 1121 and request Classified assistance to locate or replace the item. The notice urges prompt contact with the specified number for aid.
Council Sets Pay for Iowa City Leaders
Iowa City council approves final reading of an ordinance paying councilmen 75 dollars monthly and the mayor 100 dollars monthly. Payment not allowed to current council members during their terms.
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Iowa City
Cedar Rapids Gazette June 20 1963
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports on events and notices from Thursday June 20 1963 including local civic updates and community notices. Details cover prominent figures and upcoming city affairs with a focus on ongoing public interest items.
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The
Cedar Rapids
Green Pepper Cole Slaw Recipe by Naomi Doebel
Green Pepper Cole Slaw serves six. Combine shredded cabbage pepper and carrot with sugar salt and white pepper. Mix real mayonnaise vinegar and celery seed then fold into the vegetables. Line bowl with salad greens and garnish with green pepper rings.
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Russia
Jean and I
By Fine HA Lam
Catholic Daughters of America Court
Sheraton- Montrose
Jack Kloster
Park Avenue SE
Grand Regent
W. C. O'Connor
Twenty-eighth Street Court
Robert Shillig
Golfview Drive
Betty Bockenstedt
Twenty-ninth Street
Ines Chiverton
C Avenue NE
Jean
Valentina
Bob
Ceevores Furniture
Town & Country Shopping
Joseph G. Mother
Hawkeye
Seem
National Council
Grandma
Carl Franks
Who's New Club
Embassy
Wayne Pennock
Mt. Vernon Road
Bruce Bjorseth
Thirtieth Street
Marion
Jerome Walsh
Pawnee Drive
John Fenzel
Thirteenth Street
First Avenue NW
Dexter
Quick Twin
Barnett
Appliance CO
Ist
St. SE
Cedar Rapids Hardware
Third Ave
Thur
Dimite
Greater Cedar Rapids
SES
Post Office
First Street
Council
By Naomi Doebel
Green Pepper Cole Slaw
Norge
Filsworth Co
7Th Ave
Farm House
Roosevelt
Newburg
Admiral the
Admiral
Admiral Super Son-R
Pra He Furniture CO
St. NE
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