Duke Ellington at Hancher Auditory Mixes Old Hits and New Talent
Edward Duke Ellington wowed a capacity crowd at Hancher Auditorium with a night of classic tunes like Mood Indigo and Sophisticated Lady along with newer pieces Tongaland and In the Beginning God His band featured Johnny Cole Harold Johnson Harold Ashby Cootie Williams Russell Procope and Harry Carney Described as a grand showman Ellington remained agile near 75 with a lively set though the ensemble drew mixed notes for precision and tempo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward “Duke” Ellington
Hancher Auditorium
Ellington
Cootie Williams
Johnny Cole
Harold Johnson
Satch” Armstrong
Girl Scouts Hold 3 Day Jamboree at local farm
A junior Girl Scout jamboree planned by Troop No 255 takes place Friday through Sunday at the Don Haughen burg farm route No 1 Marion. About 100 girls from seven Linn-Mar district troops attend with hikes rock study outdoor cooking and related activities. Information line Mrs John Combellick 377 5723.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Haughenburg
Marion
Linn-Mar
John Combellick
Girls Wanderlust Ends in Tragic Border Killing
Marion Drijber and Christine Louise Sinclair, both in their early twenties, were killed while sightseeing Victoria Falls on the Rhodesian Zambian border. Rhodesian authorities blamed Zambian troops for the shooting as the two Canadian travelers pursued a world tour after leaving home last October. Their fathers recalled strong wanderlust and a wish to see Africa beyond small town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Canada
UPI
Marion Drijber
Christine Louise Sinclair
Victoria Falls
Rhodesia
Oscar L. Drijber
Drijber
D. R. Sinclair
Africa
Lyttleton
Christine
South Africa
Sinclair
England
Europe
Florida
Haddy Family Visits Durham for Duke Law Graduation
Mr and Mrs George J Haddy and their daughter traveled from 825 Twentieth Street SE to Durham North Carolina to attend the graduation of their son Larry from Duke University Law School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Haddy
Twentieth Street
Durham
N.C
Larry
Duke University Law School
Coe College Names Dr Rosemary Carroll AA Officer
Professor Rosemary Carroll an assistant history professor at Coe College will serve as the college s Affirmative Action officer for 1973 74 She will craft a written policy on non discrimination in hiring promotion and salaries and monitor actions to enforce it The post follows a directive from the Office of Health Education and Welfare in Washington DC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Carroll
Coe College
Coe
Bridge Winners Named in Mitchell Movement at YWCA
In Wednesday's Mitchell movement at the YWCA North-South winners were Clayton Moss and Dr. J. J. Smpehl first with Joe Verbick and Phil Arnell second. East-West winners were Mrs. R. A. Nassif and William Jennings first with Mrs. Jovan Schultz and Mrs. James Smittkamp second. A beginner's game saw North-South win by Mrs. Al Earley and Mrs. Scott Denison first with Steve Chitticks second. East-West winners were James Boardman first and Ray Glessner second. The next game is Saturday at 12:30 at the YWCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
YWCA
Clayton Mossman
J. J. Smpehl
Joe Verbick
Phil Arnell
R. A. Nassif
William Jennings
Jovan Schultz
James Smittkamp
Northsouth
al Earley
Scott Denison
Steve Chitticks
James Boardmans
Ray Glessners
Officers Named By Newcomers
Mrs Gary Henke was elected president of Civic Newcomers at a Wednesday meeting. Other officers for the year include Mrs Otto Paul as vice president, Mrs David Hennies as secretary, and Mrs John Finch as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Henke
Thirtyfirst
Civic Newcomers Club
Otto Paul
David Hennies
John Finch
Museum Director To Speak at Coe
Dr. Forest M. Hinkhouse founder of the Phoenix Art Museum will address the Trustee Wives' luncheon at Coe College in Cedar Rapids. A 1948 Coe graduate with an MA in art history from NYU and a PhD from the University of Madrid, he directed Phoenix Art Museum 1959–1966 and has lectured widely. He has built contemporary art collections at Coe and Eureka College.
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Forest M. Hinkhouse
Phoenix Art Museum
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Gage Memorial Union
Hinkhouse
New York University
University of Madrid
Arizona
Maxwell Galleries
Crocker Galleries
San Francisco
Coe
Eureka College
Illinois
Gyps and Frauds Luncheon Topic at YWCA
Charlotte Young will present Gyps and Frauds at the YWCA Awareness luncheon Wednesday at noon. The talk covers avoiding fraudulent advertising mail promotions and defective merchandise. Reservations published with contact numbers. price reflects member and non member rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Young
YWCA
Court Ruling Grants Equal Armed Forces Benefits to Women
The Supreme Court ruled that women in the armed forces receive the same dependents benefits as men. Supporters from groups on both sides of the spectrum hailed the decision as a major step toward equality, noting it could spur reforms in statutes and private plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Supreme Court
Kermit V. Haugan
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Ruth Ginsburg
Women’s Rights Section
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Women’s Golf Tournaments Hostesses and Winners Named
Mrs William Parsons and Mrs Marve Seastrom hosted a Wednesday women’s golf event. Medalist was Mrs Robert Gillam with flight winners Mrs John Case bier A, Mrs Michael Costas B, Mrs Marve Seastrom C. special prize went to Mrs Donald Proksa. Another day event had Mrs Robert Condon as medalist with flight winners Mrs Ray Dunahugh, Mrs Tom Merryman, Mrs L W Haerther, Mrs Mary Martin. championship winner Mrs Don Terrace A, Mrs W D Schwitzer B, Mrs Paul Lockwood and Mrs Howard Slife C, and Mrs Bert Hoffman D. special prize to Mrs Wilma Cole. Approaches sunk by Mrs Haerther, Mrs Ron Fruechte, Mrs Dave Smith. Hostesses were Mrs Joseph Best and Mrs Don Terrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Parsons
Marve Seastrom
Robert Gillam
John Casebier
Michael Costas
Donald Proksa
Ellis
Robert Condon
Ray Dunahugh
Tom Merryman
L. W. Haerther
Mary Martin
Don Terrace
W. D. Schwitzer
Paul Lockwood
Howard Slife
Bert Hoffman
Wilma Cole
Haerther
Ron Fruechte
Dave Smith
Joseph Best
Camp Fire Group Tours Des Moines Capitol and Museum
The Kenwood school third grade Camp Fire group traveled to Des Moines as guests of State Sen. Tom Riley. They toured the Capitol and visited the state historical museum under leaders Mrs. Nick Marigellos and Mrs. Keith Frazier.
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Kenwood
Des Moines
Tom Riley
Capitol
State ‘Historical Museum
Nick Marigellos
Keith Frazier
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Hancher
America
Sax
Russell Procope
Harry Carney
Harold Ashby
Rufus Jones
God
Tony Watkins
Edward
Duke” Ellington
Columbia University
Nixon
Girl Scouts
Morris Plan
Lina County Nursery Inc
Center Point
Iowa
Jewelers
Haddys
Zales
Society For Women Features
Mrs. Henke
Bob
Peg
Beaute
RCMA
29Th Street
Martin
Third Avenue
By Lucinda L. Franks
Dar
Daughters of the American Revolution
Women’s Liberation Groups
Ginsburg
Air Force
Sharron Frontiero
Joseph Frontiero
Montgomery
Ala
Gil Armstrong
Lindale Plaza
1St Ave
N.E
Lindale Plaza Mall
Iowa City
Cait
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