Mead says success for writers is hard won and risky
Shepherd Mead, Pulitzer winner for How To Succeed, cautions that early fame harms authors. He describes his 20 years of hard work, eight unused plays, and his belief in evolution and eugenics while promoting his satire and upcoming talks. He discusses his books and views on democracy, debate, and the dangers of nuclear weapons.
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Shepherd Mead
New York Drama Critics Award
Mr. Mead
Cedar Rapids
Jaycees
Cedar Rapids Executives Club
Russia
Mead
Jaycee
Center
Executives Club
Jerry Kupris
Robert Gender
Steve Shaffer
Finch
Rachel Stock
Rosemary
Four $100 Scholarships Awarded by Linn County Group
The Linn County Union of King's Daughters and Sons awarded four $100 scholarships for 1966 67. Recipients include Steven Schwandt Wartburg College Robert Yuva Iowa State Michael Wright Be midji State College and Dean Thomas Lindeman Mason City Junior College. A further $100 scholarship will go to Janet Smith Grinnell College via the Bernice Pratt circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Union of
King’s Daughters and Sons
Steven Schwandt
G Avenue
Wartburg College
Robert Yuva
Northview Drive
Marion
Iowa State
Michael Wright
Dalewood Avenue
Bemidji State College
Thomas Lindeman
Fourth Street
Mason City Junior College
Janet Smith
Eighth Avenue SE
Grinnell College
Bernice Pratt
VFW Auxiliary Plans Monthly Party at Iowa City Hospital
At the Thursday VFW auxiliary meeting plans were laid for the monthly party at the Veteran's hospital in Iowa City. Draping of the charter ceremonies was also performed. It was reported that 32 pieces of hospital equipment were loaned to Linn county residents during February.
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Veteran’s Hospital
Iowa City
VFW
Linn County
Boys vent on girls fashion in column letter from Chicago youths
A column by Sylvie Reice publishes a mixed reader feature including a trio of Chicago boys who critique girls fashion. They question boots, patterned stockings, date outfits, English haircuts, and nail care, while offering dating and dancing tips for girls and a prompt to practice before social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvie Reice
J.R
S.W
B.R
Chicago
Ill
St Pat’s Queen Chosen by Jews
Bonnie May Cohen, 16, named Colleen Queen Esther for St Patrick’s Day Purim celebration by the Loyal League of Yiddish Sons of Erin in New York. Club’s 34 members are Jews born in Ireland and plan green matzo balls and kishka in a menu blending Irish and Jewish traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bonnie May Cohen
Esther
Loyal League of Yiddish Sons of Erin
Bonnie
Ireland
Killarney
Pre-nuptial Shower Honors Miss Tampir in Mt Vernon
A Wednesday evening miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. Merrill Hoffman honored Miss Cherie Tampir bride-elect of Gary Espлан. Miss Tampir is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Tampir of 2040 Carolina Drive NE. Fiance Gary Espлан is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kaplan of Mt Vernon. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Don Walter Stanley Svatosch and Clifford Peterson. Thirty-five guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Hoffman
Vernon
Cherie Tampir
Gary Esplan
Miss Tampir
Vernon Tampir
Carolina Drive
Kenneth Kaplan
Mt Vernon
Mies
Don Walter
Stanley Svatosch
Clifford Peterson
Wife-Hunt Ends With Wong’s Hong Kong Marriage
Wong Dee-hung of Los Angeles admitted overstaying his visa while searching for a wife in Hong Kong. He married Wu So-kuen on January 29, 11 months after beginning the search and awaits U.S. documents for his wife to join him. The judge accepted a guilty plea with mitigating circumstances, fined him eight dollars and seventy seven cents, and ordered him to leave the colony once papers are complete. A hairdresser and cosmetician notes teenagers’ and college students’ throats appear lined due to slouching and lack of proper posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Wong Dee-hung
Los Angeles
Wu So-kuen
U.S
United States
Wong
Mrs Moore Prepares Two Recitals By Piano Students
Mrs Harold L Moore at 700 Twenty sixth Street SE presents her piano students in two weekend recitals. Saturday 3 PM features Jennifer Bern Scott Gravelie David Haglund Roger Haglund Melissa Hedgcock Martha Locher Christy Moore David Redford Mary Jan Sewell Georgia Struthers Shirley Weston. Sunday 3 PM includes Byron Duckwall Billy Malone Jerry Moore Diane Kathy Larry Parks Jenny Ramsay John Kristin Tracy Stuhr Joan Windus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold L. Moore
Twenty-sixth Street
Jennifer Bern
Scott Gravelie
David
Roger Haglund
Melissa Hedgcock
Martha Locher
Christy Moore
David Redford
Mary Jan Sewell
Georgia Struthers
Shirley Weston
Byron Duckwall
Billy Malone
Jerry Moore
Diane
Kathy
Larry Parks
Jenny Ramsay
John
Kristin
Tracy Stuhr
Joan Windus
Eastern Iowa Clubs Elect New Officers
Two Eastern Iowa women’s clubs elected new officers this week. Columbus Junction PEO Chapter CX named William Luckey as president and others including Robert Hideman and Paul Grouwinkel as officers. West Liberty Woman’s Club chose Robert Barclay as president with Lyle Zimmerman and others in key posts.
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Carl Geerty
Jessie van Steenwyk
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