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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1973

Page

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Husband Sues Women's Group Over Cabinent Membership

A. Ray Mathis, husband of state Rep. Carolyn Mathis, says he will file a sex discrimination suit against the Sir Walter cabi net, a 50-year-old social club for wives of legislators and officials. The club refused his application, denying equal protection under the 14th Amendment, with no reply until February when he learned he was ineligible because of his sex.

Raleigh, N.C UPI A. Ray Mathis Carolyn Mathis Sir Walter Cabinet Mathis Charlotte

Symphony Group Elects Officers at Cedar Rapids Meeting

The Women’s committee of the Cedar Rapids symphony held its annual meeting Thursday morning at Miss Margaret Pratt’s home. New officers elected and installed include Mrs. James Handler as president, Mrs. William Carmichael as president elect, Mrs. Galen Greene as vice president, Mrs. L. C. Strathman as corresponding secretary, Mrs. Wendell Bell as recording secretary, and Mrs. Phillip Ruth as treasurer.

The Cedar Rapids Symphony Margaret Pratt Knollwood Drive James Handler Cottage Glen Road William Carmichael Galen Greene L. C. Strathman Wendell Bell Phillip Ruth

Work Release Prisoner Holds Job at the Capitol

Attractive Van Harlee, a 22 year old clerical assistant at the Florida capitol, works in the education department while completing a 15 month prison sentence. She and two other women in the work release program live in a corrections house and receive wages, $3 daily to the state, $20 weekly for personal use, and bank the rest. The program, begun two months ago in Tallahassee, is expanding to Tampa, Lantana, and Gainesville with Education Commissioner Floyd Christian backing it.

Tallahassee Fla van Harlee Florida Miss Harlee State Education Department Miss Harle St. Petersburg St. Pete Rini Bartless Corrections Department Miss Bartlett Howard Friedman Floyd Christian Tampa Lantana Gainesville

Fourscore Club Installs Officers

Mrs. Wilber Lahr was installed as president of the Fourscore club during a 6 30 ceremony at the Woman's club. Other officers installed were Mrs. Richard Pickering as vice president Mrs. Edward Andrade as secretary treasurer Mrs. Lester Haerther as program chairman and Mrs. William Windus as social chairman.

Wilber Lahr Crescent Street Fourscore Club Woman's Club Richard Pickering Edward Andrade Lester Haerther William Windus

Bridge West Side Club Winners Named in Howell Event

Winners of the Howell event at Welty-Way were Mrs Howard Wilfong and Mrs F G Johnson first, with Mrs Fred A Groeltz and Mrs Fred Hull second. The next game is scheduled Sunday at 5 30 at Welty-Way.

Howell Welty-Way Howard Wilfong F. G. Johnson Fred A. Groeltz Fred Hull

Women golfers compete as Elmcrest hosts large field

Fifty two women took part in Elmcrest golf day with Mrs. Ray Ashlock claiming 18 hole medalist honors and Mrs. Ted Ruffin winning nine hole. Flight winners included Mrs. Ashlock and Mrs. Ramstad in 18 hole, and Mrs. Ruffin and Mrs. Thomson in nine hole. Group winners featured Mrs. Schmidt, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Lunsden, and Mrs. Petersmith. Hostess Mrs. Marvin Fernow welcomed forty five players and guests invited for May 24.

Ray Ashlock Ted Ruffin Ashlock William Ramstad Ruffin Warren Thomson Ed Wubbens Ken Madson John Bryant J. Judson Fashimpaur Gary Lacock Lacock William Hutchings Floyd Shango Harold Donohue Arthur Redel Larry Snodgrass George Schmidt Richard Ross Don Lunsden Richard Petersmith Leland Burns Marvin Fernow

Kathleen Sterenchuk Is Guest of Honor

Miss Kathleen Sterenchuk daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Sterenchuk was honored at a miscellaneous shower at St Ludmila Catholic church Hostess was Mrs James Kane Co hosts to 80 guests were Mrs R J Grishaber Mrs John Svoboda and Mrs R E Weland Miss Sterenchuk is the June 16 bride elect of Patrick O Donnell son of Mr and Mrs Mel O Donnell

Kathleen Sterenchuk Edward Sterenchuk Evelyn Drive St. Ludmila’s Catholic Church James Kane R. J. Grishaber John Svoboda R. E. Weland Sterenchuk Patrick O'Donnell Mel O'Donnell Fourth Avenue SE

Plan a Simple Two to Three Week Camping Trip

A concise vacation plan focuses on camping at one or two sites to avoid frequent moves. It proposes a relaxed itinerary for two or three weeks, reducing travel time and fatigue while preserving outdoor enjoyment.

Joy of Seeing art contest for children six to twelve

New York UPI reports Norman Rockwell remarks on the Joy of Seeing contest for kids six to 12 sponsored by the American Optometric Assn. More than 10 000 Missouri children have entered as of June 30 deadline looms. Entries feature sunny skies flowers and smiling children with quotes on sight.

Elephoto Norman Rockwell Melanie Ann Klass New York UPI Rockwell Main Street U.S.A American Optometric Assn AOA Missouri Dex Taylor Westport Conn Alvin C. Eurich The Academy For Educational Development, Inc Chippewa St St. Louis

Destruction at Wounded Knee Woman recollects AIM occupation

A Destruction scene in a Wounded Knee home after AIM militants occupied the village. An Indian woman recalls the takeover on March 7, describing smashed walls, debris and threats while reflecting on initial sympathy that soured. She hid her name fearing further danger.

S.D UPI The American Indian Movement AIM Silas Grant Wounded Knee Pine Ridge Reservation

Piano Recital Promises “Dancing on the Keys” Theme at Coe College

Students of Mrs. Jim C High and several named performers present a piano recital Monday at 7:45 in the Daehler-Kitchin auditorium at Coe College. The program titled Dancing on the Keys features a diversity of pieces and many student performers led by Lisa ly and Mrs Eugene Kaiden plus Denise Becker Kara Brecht Cindy Jean and others performing a wide range of works.

Jim C. High Lisaly Eugene Kaiden Will Leary Christine Colleen Sevig Ann Votroubek Carla Daehler-Kitchin Kim Waggener Gwen Zeb Coe College Denise Teresa Becker Baryear Kara Brecht Cindy Jean Keys Melanie Frese Kara Sue Nancy Baber Joe Barta

Missouri's first state capitol restored as historic hub

In St. Charles Missouri the state capital building known as the first capitol has been restored and becomes the center of a quaint historical section of the community.

Missouri

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