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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1977

Page

10

Carners Live in Travel Trailer While Golf Career Soars

Iowa City profile of JoAnne and Don Carner a touringgolfer and spouse pair who live in a 31 foot trailer traveling to exhibitions and about 30 tournaments a year. They own a Massachusetts pro shop plus a golf course and manage JoAnne’s career together.

Iowa City Don JoAnne Carner JoAnne Carners Amana V.I.P Iowa Finkbine Massachusetts Don Ac JoAnne Gunderson Seattle Ray Volpe

Readers respond to mockingbird letter in Dear Abby column

Letters from readers describe mockingbirds as a source of comfort after loss and offer remedies to deter birds. One writer recalls peace from morning songs, another suggests using rubber snakes or stockings, and others share personal recollections of birds aiding coping and memory.

Abby Oceanside S.A. Grimes Jacksonville Maryland

Dake Anniversary Observed By Family In Benton County

Mr and Mrs Harold Dake celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house Sunday from 2 to 4 at the Benton County Bank Community room hosted by their children The Lyle Dakes Larry Dake Darrell Dake and Glenn Krug The couple wed July 2 1927 in Independence They have 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Vinton Harold Dake Benton County Bank Lyle Dakes Larry Dakes Darrell Dakes Glenn Krugs Dake Erma Reid Independence

Amvets Auxiliary Donates Wheelchair to Iowa City VA Hospital

Dorothy Trader of Cedar Rapids, president of Amvets auxiliary post 50, announced an electric wheelchair donated to the Veterans hospital in Iowa City. The gift was presented at the hospital's Silver Jubilee celebration and marks the first wheelchair for the VA facility designed for those paralyzed from the shoulders down. Donations and sales of liberty products last summer funded the gift.

Dorothy Trader Cedar Rapids Amvets Auxiliary Post 50 Veterans Hospital Iowa City Liberty

McHugh Moucka Nuptials Set in Cedar Rapids

Katherine McHugh and Ronald Bryan Moucka wed in a 4 PM ceremony at First Congregational Church La Grange Illinois performed by Dr. Glenn Bender. A 300 guest reception followed at Cedar Rapids Country Club. The bride is daughter of Nancy Green McHugh and Peter F. McHugh. Moucka's parents are Mrs. Robert L. Moucka of Hinsdale Illinois and the late Mr. Moucka.

Katherine McHugh Ronald Bryan Moucka la Grange Ill Glenn Bender First Congregational Church Cedar Rapids Country Club Nancy Green McHugh Dows Lane Peter F. McHugh Moucka Robert L. Moucka Hinsdale Mr. Moucka

Bridesmaids Host Brunch for New Mrs Miskimen

A Thursday morning bridesmaids brunch honored Christine Jost on her wedding to Douglas Miskimen. Attended by ten guests in Mabel Joy Gravelie’s home, the event featured Betsy Huston as maid of honor and a full slate of bridesmaids and groomsmen from Colorado and Illinois. The couple plans to reside in La Grange after both graduated from Colorado State University. Christine is daughter of the Josts. Douglas is son of the Miski mens.

Christine Jost Douglas Miskim Leslie Carpenter Plymouth Mass Mabel Joy Gravelie Thirtieth Street Miskimen James C. Josts Westwood Drive Carroll K. Miskimens Betsy Huston Janet Crowe Denver Colo Gaye Miller Fort Collins Kay Hall Karen Crandall Longmont Kim Dreher Des Moines Paul Dominik Evanston, Il Gary Mattson Rob Lauer David Joslyn Salt Lake City Terry Richardson Westmont, II Thomas William Moucka Hinsdale Peter F. McHugh la Grange Moucka Oak Brook Park District Oak Brook, Ill Morton and Morton Ltd Colorado State University Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Connie Sell Feted At Bridal Shower

Miss Connie Sell daughter of Annie Sells 4501 C avenue NE was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower Saturday evening Anita Fosdick and Michele Selvik co hosted to twelve guests The shower was at the home of Miss Sells fiance John Fosdick son of Leonard Fosdicks 219 Sussex drive NE The couple will be married Saturday.

Connie Sell Annie Sells C Avenue Anita Fosdick Michele Selvik Miss Sell John Fosdick Leonard Fosdicks Sussex Drive

Baby Identifies Mother's Killer

In London a 2 year old girl identified a man who killed her mother Joy Sweatman and injured the child in Coulsdon Surrey. Detectives say Sarah Sweatman now sitting up in hospital provides leads as officers record every statement.

London Sarah Sweatman Carshalton Surrey Sarah Joy Sweatman Coulsdon Bill Hucklesby

Retiring Cedar Rapids Teachers to be Honored at Legion Event

Retiring teachers from the Cedar Rapids Community School District will be honored by the Hanford American Legion Post No. 5 with a potluck supper and dance. The event runs Saturday at 6 30 PM at the post home. Reservations are due by Wednesday at 364 6146. No charge for attendance.

Hanford American Legion Post No. 5 Cedar Rapids

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