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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1971
Page
22
An article describes Parke-Bernet gallery public jewelry auctions in Manhattan drawing professional jewelers, society dowagers and curious buyers. It notes locked cases, previews, and dramatic bidding with example bids and prices, including a diamond ring reportedly near one million dollars.
Sicilian female stationmasters protest being reassigned to rural posts where they fear harassment. Names cited include Miss Vandni and Miss Van vidi, while officials note sacrifices expected as some elders already served far from home.
Miss Peggy Nevins was feted at a Sunday afternoon bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Reuben Tjaden at 1920 First Avenue NE. Fourteen guests attended as Nevins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Nevins of Maplewood Drive NE, prepares to wed Dale Van Cleve, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Van Cleve of Nine leenth Street NE, on April 2.
Saturday at the YWCA the Mitchell club championship yielded top pairs in both directions. North South first were Mrs John Stamy and Mrs Ralph Bohr bach, second Mrs Charles Lei pold and Mrs Monard Wilfong. East West first were Mr Grovgs Xenelfis and Mrs Jack Muckler, second Mrs Gary Northrop and Mrs Muckler. Overall winners were Mr Kanellis and Mrs Muckler with Mrs Northrop second. A club championship game is set for Wednesday at 730 at the YW.
The Veterans Administration appointed Rosa Maria Fontanez born in Naguabo Puerto Rico as its first representative to assist Spanish surname Americans. She will liaison with Spanish communities on veterans widows and dependents welfare from the VA central office with initial trips to California and Texas.
Mrs James Pave of Marlon received a Sunday afternoon baby shower at 3 hosted by Mrs Allan Stewart on Wesely Fourth Street. Mrs Stewart’s daughter Marga and Mrs Michael J Norris helped as hostesses. Twenty guests attended.
Charter members pictured before the Vinton club 25th anniversary dinner at the Embassy club. Seated from left are Mrs. Robert W. Sassy Mrs Earl Ferguson Mrs Gerald Carhmel Mrs Frederick J. Schuler and Mrs Ralph Bedackson with listed home addresses.
Miss Sarah Nyquist on Squeake tm's Babe and Miss Tracy Beeleka on Sir Roque topped Western and English events in the Fun Horse show. Ribbon winners across 14 classes were listed by place with riders including Paula Cochran, Kris Barta, Mary Montague, and Miss Nyquist among others.
At the University of Maryland College Park Chaplain Eliza Platz uses a mother image to counsel students on war and personal issues. She says her pastoral approach helps students discuss draft questions and moral choices, with cases showing both influence toward and away from military service.
A damaged OCR fragment advertises a weightless makeup product described as a light, clingy formula with sheer color options. It references premium income, private organizations, color lashes, and a gel brand, but details are incomplete and unclear.
Eight years after a pen mark left by a classmate on her face, Adele Jadele, now 44, recalls the embarrassment and failed attempts to remove the stain with home remedies and dry cleaning. She faces teasing from peers and privacy concerns as she plans further cosmetic steps.
An 84 year old grandmother recalling suffragist days argues the women’s movement should form a union for equal pay rather than bra burning. She notes women could unionize to demand salary parity and cites her World War I nursing service as belief in evidence over slogans.
The Rev J M Steffenson united Debra Grant and Don Huede pohl in a 4 PM ceremony at St Paul’s United Methodist Church Williamsburg. A Colony Inn reception followed with 48 bridesmaids maid of honor Linda Grant and Gerald Huedepph as best man. The couple plans residence in Williamsburg with Mrs Mucelwood employed at Farmers Trust Savings bank and the groom farming with his father.
Shine fig bars through Elling to yield two flat squares per dish. Place two squares in each dish. Spoon instant eye custard mix over, add a dab of apricot jam and sprinkle with roasted almond slivers.
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