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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1968

Page

3

Johnsons Spend Family Weekend at LBJ Ranch

President Johnson and family relax at the LBJ Ranch over the weekend with church services in Fredericksburg and Stonewall. Lynda Robb and Luci Nugent prepare for military duties as Robb heads to Vietnam and Nugent to the 13th Tactical Fighter Wing. The president calls the time together a precious respite amid national concerns.

Lyn Nugent Lyndon B. Johnson St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Stonewall Texas Johnsons Ustin Johnson Lbj Ranch Lynda Charles S. Robb St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Fredericksburg Robb Camp Pendleton Calif Luci Patrick.j. Nugent Nugent 13Th Tactical Fighter Wing Air National Guard Andrews Afb Washington

Vice President Forgets Tuxedo in Scranton Dinner Scene

Vice President Hubert Humphrey arrived in Scranton without a tuxedo for the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick dinner. His jetliner returned to Washington to fetch the formal wear, then came back to Scranton where a state police car delivered the clothing to him at a hotel.

Scranton United States Washington Hubert W. Humphrey Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Washington National Airport

Kennedy camp mobilizes family and aides for RFK bid

Kennedy family plans active campaign with Mrs. Kennedy and Kennedy’s mother backing RFK. Stephen Smith coordinates a national campaign center while staff scout a street level headquarters in Washington and states prepare primary efforts in Nebraska Oregon and California.

Ashington Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy Dodge House Senate Stephen E. Smith

ROA to Sponsor Belated St Patrick’s Party

Linn county chapter of the Reserve Officers Association will sponsor a belated St Patrick’s Day party Saturday from 7:30 to midnight in Memorial Coliseum. Major William J. Kelly chairs the event with informal dress and dancing by the Jimmie Adams combo starting at 9. Reservations: Mrs James H IJ Franey 3626959.

Linn County the Reserve Officers Assn Memorial Coliseum William J. Kelly Jimmie Adams James H. IJ. Franey

Meeting for Parents of Pre School Children

The final session in a series for parents of preschool children aims to discuss early education, child development, and home activities. Organizers encourage attendance by guardians seeking guidance on routines, safety, and learning resources.

iMusic Award to Debbie Sedlacek

Debbie Sedlacek won the $50 summer music camp award from the Mozart club at YWCA auditions. Runner-up pianist Rick Barnhart was also named. Judges were Terrence Carlson and Mr and Mrs Howard D Johnson. Mrs William A Windus chaired. Four new members joined: Martin Barnhart Chris Pickering Janet McMillan Susan Chadima.

Debbie Sedlacek Robert Sedlacek Country Club Parkway SE Mozart Club YWCA Rick Barnhart Blayne Barnart Park Avenue SE Terrence Carlson Howard D. Johnson William A. Windus Martin Barnhart Chris Pickering Janet McMillan Susan Chadima

Bridge West Side Club Championship Winners

In Welty Way on Sunday afternoon the club championship concluded with Mrs. V. J. Sloan and Neil Benz of Quasqueton taking first place and Keith Hansen with Royce McCray as runners up. In the Sunday evening master point event the partnerships of Harold James and Fern Matheson of Williamsburg won North-South, while Charles Leipold and Warren Eyman were second. East-West winners were L. B. Beers and Fred Hull, with Julia MacNair and Keith Bean in second.

Welty Way V. J. Sloan Neil Benz Quasqueton Keith Hansen Royce McCray Harold James Fern Matheson Williamsburg Charles Leipold Warren Eyman L. B. Beers Fred Hull Julia MacNair Keith Bean

Amber Webber Weds Coe Student in Cedar Rapids Ceremony

Amber Edith Webber of Cedar Rapids and Randy Clair Siepmann of Cedar Rapids were married Sunday at Asbury Methodist Church in Bettendorf. The 3 PM ceremony was conducted by Rev. Edwin C. Boulton and followed by a reception for 100. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids. both work for Life Investors Insurance Co. Siepmann attends Coe College and is in Tau Kappa Epsilon.

Bettendorf Amber Edith Webber First Avenue NE Randy Clair Siepmann C Avenue NE Cedar Rapids Asbury Methodist Church Edwin C. Boulton Walter G. Webber North English F. C. Liepmann Jerry Thein Sue Siepmann Patrick Garinger Jack Greifzy John Gohmann Mr. Thein C Avenue Life Investors Insurance Co Siepman Coe College Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity

Mary Harrington Feted At Personal Shower

Miss Mary K. Harrington was honored at a luncheon and personal shower hosted by Mrs. Bernard Herbers in Iowa City. Co hostesses were Mrs. Wilson Carpenter and Mrs. Robert J. Kucera. Harrington, daughter of Mrs. Daniel D. Harrington, is the April 16 bride elect of John W. Broeker of Harrisburg Pennsylvania.

Mary K. Harrington Bernard Herbers Iowa City Wilson Carpenter Robert J. Kucera Miss Harrington Daniel D. Harrington Seventeenth Street John W. Broeker Harrisburg

Simkavit z Chosen Dance Queen and King at St Patrick Event

Mr and Mrs Felix Simkavitz of 249 Twelfth Street NW were named the king and queen of the St Patrick s Day all parish dance held Saturday night in St Patrick s gym. Leonard Reyman s Rhythm Kings provided the music.

Felix Simkavitz Twelfth Street St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Gym Leonard Reyman Rhythm Kings

Bridal Showers Honor Susan Arp

Miss Susan Arp daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert E Arp of 1134 First avenue SW was honored at a kitchen shower Saturday by Mrs Marvin C Talbott and her daughter Vicki of 2609 First avenue SW. She is the April 6 bride elect of Robert S Sample son of Mr and Mrs Emory D Sample of 3313 Waveland drive NW. A miscellaneous shower is set for 8 Wednesday hosted by Mrs Leslie R Grigg of 1138 First avenue NW with seventeen guests invited.

Susan Arp Robert E. Arp First Avenue Marvin C. Talbott Vicki Miss Arp Robert S. Sample Emory D. Sample Waveland Drive Leslie R. Grigg First Avenue NW

Shower Honors Marcia Hultman

Miss Marcia Hultman daughter of Mr and Mrs Merlin Hultman will be honored Monday evening at a miscellaneous shower given by Mrs Charles Carrigan Miss Hultman and Jack E Lewis Jr son of Mr and Mrs Jack E Lewis will be married April 20 in Salem EUB church

Marcia Hultman Merlin Hultman C Avenue Charles Carrigan A Avenue Hultman Jack E. Lewis, Jr Jack E. Lewis Thirtieth Street Salem Eub Church

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