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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1971

Page

9

Public Jewelry Auction Dazzles New York Housewife

In Manhattan Parke-Bennet galleries a public jewelry sale draws mostly jewelers collectors and society women while housewives feel the thrill of rapid bids. A 11.18 carat diamond ring leaped from 20000 to 66000 in under a minute as onlookers note the fast pace and potential bargains seen prior in the gallery.

New York UPI Manhattan Parke-Bennet Galleries Knut A. Blom Cleveland Bay Village Ohio

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Peggy Nevins

Miss Peggy Nevins celebrated at a Sunday afternoon bridal shower hosted by Helen M. Porter and co-hostess Mrs. Reuben Traden at Porter's home. Fourteen guests attended. Nevins is engaged to Dale Van Cleve, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Allen Van Cleve.

Helen M. Porter First Avenue NE Peggy Nevins Reuben Traden Miss Nevins George Nevins Maplewood Drive Dale van Cleve Allen van Cleve Nineteenth Street

Women train stationmasters face exile to rural Sicilian post

Palermo reports two of Sicily's first female train stationmasters, Grazia Vannini and Vincenzo Angelini, sent to Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto 90 miles from Palermo amid worries of wolf whistles, while officials defend the move as necessary sacrifice for the young. A separate note recalls Italy's first female prison warden leaving due to male prisoner uproar. The piece ends with a TV movie teaser for Who's Minding the Mint.

Palermo Sicily Grazia Vannini Miss Vannini Vincenzo Angelini Barcellona Pozzo de Gotto Italy

Mitchell movement club bridge winners at YWCA

Duplicate bridge winners for the Mitchell movement at the YWCA include North South pairs led by Mrs. John Stamy and Mrs. Ralph Rohrbach first place, and Mrs. Charles Leipold with Mrs. Howard Wilfong second. East West winners were Mr. and Mrs. George Kanellis first and Mrs. Jack Muckler with Mrs. Gary Northrop second. Overall winners are Mr. and Mrs. Kanellis first and Mrs. Muckler with Mrs. Northrop second. A club championship game is set for Wednesday at 7:30 at the YW.

Mitchell Movement YWCA John Stamy Ralph Rohrbach Charles Leipold Howard Wilfong George Kanellis Jack Muckler Gary Northrop Kanellis Muckler Northrop

Spanish Americans Get VA Liaison Official

The Veterans Administration named Rosa Maria Fontanez, a Puerto Rico native and University of Puerto Rico graduate, as its first representative to address Spanish surnamed Americans veterans issues. She will liaise with Spanish community groups. work from the VA central office, with initial trips to California and Texas.

Washington UPI Veterans Administration Rosa Maria Fontanez Naguabo Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico Fontanez California Texas

Baby Shower Honors Mrs. James Pace

Mrs. James Pace of 2325 Seven teenth avenue Marion was honored Sunday afternoon at 3 with a baby shower at the home of Mrs. Allan Stewart, 1134 Thirty-fourth street NE. Mrs. Stewart's daughter Margo was also hostess, with assistances by Mrs. Michael Norris. Twenty guests attended.

James Pace Seventeenth Avenue Marion Allan Stewart Thirty-fourth Street

Vinton Club Notes Anniversary Dinner Honors Charter Members

Charter members of the Vinton Club are pictured before the 25th anniversary dinner held Saturday at the Embassy club. From left are Mrs. Robert W. Sasse, Mrs. Earl Ferguson, Mrs. Gerald Demmel, Mrs. Frederick J. Schueler, and Mrs. Ralph E. Jackson.

The Vinton Club Embassy Club Robert W. Sasse Memorial Drive Earl Ferguson Fourth Avenue Gerald Demmel Second Avenue Frederick J. Schueler Twenty-first Street Ralph E. Jackson Richmond Road

Fun Horse Winners Named at Cedar Rapids Show

Fun Horse show trophies awarded in Western and English events hosted by the Cedar Rapids Horseman's Club at the 5B stables. Ribbon winners across 15 classes listed with multiple riders and horses, including Miss Nyquist Squeeker's Babe and Miss Bechka Sir Roque among standings.

Sarah Nyquist Squeekem Babe Tracy Bechka Sir Roque Cedar Rapids Horseman’s Club Max M. Day Dandy Leona Cochran Mickey Steve van Fleet Umpqua Miss Nyquist Squeeker Charles ‘Moore Cool Hand Luke Kevin Graham Paula Cochran Suzan Joel ‘Norton Destre Jeff Cochran Tony Kris Barta Kalamara Kelley Kim Slater Dash of Pepper Marty Sayers Shareef Gary Montague Rotsa Ruck David Mitchell Buck-Eye Lady Graham Miss Bechka Miss Slater Val Mosher Charlene Price Red Julie Metzger Tammy John Bell Vernetta Forsblom Mary Roe Rosa Marshall Lisa Cochran Black Magic Amy Jo Hamer Suzy Bee Spice Miss Roe Rosa Marshall Warrior Bob Shepherd Ice Kurt Wilson Prince Miss Metzger Bell Sioux van Fleet Robyn Hackett Kellie Hunter Seat Cindy Vogel

Health Insurance Premium Income Reaches $17 Billion in 1969

In 1969 health insurance premium income for all private insuring organizations in the United States climbed to 17 billion dollars. This marked a significant rise in private health coverage funding during the year.

United States

Chaplain Uses Mother Image To Aid Maryland Students

University of Maryland chaplain Rev. Elizabeth Platz says the mother image helps counsel students. The 29 year old Lutheran minister discusses draft issues with a senior student who later chose conscientious objector status. Platz travels to Lutheran parishes statewide and in Washington, D.C., as visiting clergy.

Elizabeth Platz University of Maryland Miss Platz Pittsburgh Lutheran Church In America Platz Washington, D.C

Weightless make up line debuts in travel tubes

A new line of weightless make up offers a sheer clingy feel in a wide color range. The range includes a moisturizer cream eye shadows color lashes and a bronzing gel packaged in ready to travel plastic squeeze tubes.

New York

Pen Marking Remains On Face Eight Years

Adele Farndon of Bournemouth England recalls a blue pen mark on her right cheek that would not wash off eight years later at age 14. Her mother tried everything from soap to dry cleaning spot remover and a skin specialist is planned.

Bournemouth England UPI Adele Farndon Adele

Grandmother Advocates Union Over Bra Burning Movement

An 83 year old veteran of the suffrage era, Henrietta Credo Schwab of Tampa argues for women forming a union to seek equal pay. She criticizes modern feminism as loud and calls for concrete evidence and equity while recalling her World War I nursing service.

Tampa Fla Henrietta Credo Schwab

Want Ads Prompt for Buying and Selling

A quick call to action inviting readers to consider want ads for buying or selling items. It emphasizes using classified notices first to reach local buyers and sellers efficiently.

Debra Grant and Don Huedepohl Married in Williamsburg

Miss Debra Grant and Don Huedepohl were married at St. Pauls United Methodist church in Williamsburg with Rev. J M Steffenson officiating. A reception followed at the Colony Inn in Amana and the couple will reside in Williamsburg where Mrs Huedepohl works at Farmers Trust Savings Bank and Mr Huedepohl farms with his father.

Williamsburg St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Debra Grant Marion Grant Don Huedepohl Harold Huedepohl J. M. Steffenson Colony Inn Amana Gerald Huedepohl Marvin Bahr

Fig Bar Custard Dessert Treat

San Francisco slice fig bars through filling to form two flat squares per dish. Place crust-side down, spoon set instant egg custard over, add apricot jam, and sprinkle with roasted slivered almonds.

San Francisco

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