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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1967
Page
4
The letters cover a 78 year old nurse claiming wartime service and possible Vietnam recall, a reader in Shreveport seeking guidance about aging, and a congested family with a stressed parent. Abby’s responses urge practicality, empathy, and self care amid crowded homes and uncertain futures.
Elizabeth Leeson a 47 year old biology teacher from St Mawes England sails solo 4000 mile Atlantic crossing in a 2 foot sloop named Wee Monarch She aims for Madeira then Bermuda and will study the Portuguese Man of War En route Her departure was delayed 10 days by trouble with an automatic steering device She trained in navigation and engine maintenance in Cornwall.
Greg Allen and Terry Dotzauer won Cedar Rapids Teen Club awards on Saturday. Allen received teacher of the year and best personality trophies. Dotzauer earned best competitor and most popular trophies. Optimist club president Robert Lehman presented a $300 check to support the group.
In Montreal an AP report notes a Canal dresses line offered by a company. Paper dresses guaranteed to crackle are included in a food-store package deal with the new fashion outlet lineup slated for July.
Lynda Johnson arrives at Los Angeles airport after 11 days in Colombia Peru and Chile on a McCall's assignment. She is greeted by actor George Hamilton and departs in separate cars. She visited Peace Corps workers and the Hope medical aid ship at Cartegena and spoke with Texas university students in Chile.
Miss Ruth Butterfield daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Butterfield and Michael Evans son of Mrs Margaret Foreman and Floyd Evans were married April 22 at 1 p m in Cedar Rapids The Rev. officiated at the ceremony at their Cedar Rapids home likely in spring social notes.
D R Jarrert of Kenwood Park hosts a reception at the Iowa Manufacturing Credit Union building in Cedar Rapids. The couple resides on Tenth Street and Mr Evans works for Quaker Oats. A correction notes the Girl Scouts trip to West Branch to honor Mrs Herbert Hoover occurs Saturday, not Sunday.
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