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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1978
Page
8
Eleanor Bogle, a patient in the occupational therapy department at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital, uses a new slot machine device to strengthen her muscles and improve finger coordination while therapist Chuck Scharm watches. No jackpots are involved.
A columnist responds to a reader about stigma on quiet children and how to encourage participation at home. The discussion then shifts to toilet training and bed wetting, noting this topic will be continued in the next column.
Advice stresses that toilet training cannot be rushed. Wait for 18 to 24 months maturity and avoid forceful methods. Early pressure risks bed wetting, anxiety, and damaged self esteem, so parents should ease into training and seek guidance from The Gazette.
The Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra closed its 1977 78 season with Beethovens Choral Symphony and the premiere of An American Song by Linda Williams with verse by Paul Engle. A strong chorus and stellar soloists sang the finale Ode to Joy as the audience gave a standing ovation.
Miss Janis Wagner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ervine A. Wagner, received guests at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Harold Pernicka and co-hostess Mrs. Donald Washburn. The event honored her ahead of a June 17 marriage to Kenneth Bornong of Gilbertville.
On this date in 1977 President Carter met in Geneva with President Hafez Assad of Syria to discuss Middle East issues. Ivy Pameticky is chairperson and Billy Nash serves as secretary treasurer of the Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association.
The Midwest Federation of Chaparral Poets announced winners from a wartburg College event held Saturday. In serious verse first place tied between Mrs. Charles E Wolfe and Mrs. E V Gay. Irma Dovey second. Mrs A E Heinrich and Miss Dovey honorable mention. Pattern poem first prize to Mrs Gay. Mrs Jerry Bys honorable mention. Special contest saw Miss Dovey first and Mrs Gay honorable mention. Light verse top places went to Mrs Gay second, Mrs Bys third, and Mrs Wolfe honorable mention.
Maya Kyla, renowned modern dancer who studied with Martha Graham and Agnes DeMille, died Friday in Santa Monica at age 68. A New York City native, she moved to California three decades ago. The AP notes also that Sir James Barrie was born in 1860.
During the 10th annual convention in Amana from May 5 to 7, Deane M. Stewart of Cedar Rapids was installed as second vice president and Frances Mussett of Marion was named state chairman of the Day in Court committee. Cedar Rapids chapter won third in history book and bulletin contests. Davenport chosen as 1979 convention site.
U S officials say Mexico must sell its natural gas to the United States at about $1.75 per thousand cubic feet, well below Mexico’s $2.70 asking price. Talks in Mexico City last week failed to reach a compromise as diplomats assess limited alternative buyers.
In a Dear Abby column a longtime crafts instructor in a senior home laments the Mother's Day ads and living conditions for residents two in a room. A reader recounts wedding gift etiquette and a warning about a delayed thank you. Abby offers context on nursing homes and a pop culture booklet offer. On this date in 1957 Ngo Dinh Diem addressed Congress in Washington.
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