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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1968
Page
7
In Stillwater Oklahoma State University shows a peaceful campus spring with 17 500 students focused on formal education not riots. Chi Omega members serenade fraternities with a playful tale of courting terms from drops to pins to engagements illustrating campus romance in 1968.
Miss Sharon Marie Bouquot daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilfred S Bouquot married Dennis Oran Nicola son of Mr and Mrs Robert Nicola of Iowa City at St Marys Catholic church Riverside The Rev W F Boeckmann officiated The bride wore a linen gown with Venise lace and carried yellow roses with an orchid The couple will reside in Iowa City after a reception at the Eagles lodge
Jerry Moore son of Mr and Mrs Harold L Moore 700 Twenty sixth street SE played violin solos Saturday at the Iowa Federation of Music clubs biennial state convention in Des Moines He previously won the Federation all state Music championship to attend the All State Music Camp in Iowa City this summer His teacher is John Furell of the Iowa String Quartet
A Sunday evening potluck at Palo Methodist Church honored Mr and Mrs Don Gilbert who are moving to Davenport. The gathering included a group gift presentation from attendees.
A UPI report notes a shift from nostalgia for the good old days to excitement over modern devices. Westclox's 24 hour alarm clock leads a survey of innovations across consumer products from battery lit compacts and remote hair dryers to dial telephones evolving into automatic systems and satellites enabling private calls.
Myrna Odell, longtime Miami News society writer, married Russell A. Firestone Jr., heir to the Firestone tire fortune, after a storm that trapped 21 guests. The ceremony followed her earlier career moves and a fortune teller’s prophecy of fame before 32.
Foster parents are invited to a Tuesday 7:30 PM meeting in room 25 at the YWCA. The program, View from the Inside, features a panel of teen-age girls discussing life as a foster child. William Gripp of Linn County juvenile court will monitor. For information call 377-6181 or 362-4405.
Five new members were accepted Saturday into Mozart Club membership after auditions. They are Mary Scott Eleanor and Kevin Kosek Bob King and Paul Skar. Officers elected include Steve Arnold president Kathy Lund vice president Janna Koskamp secretary and Kristi Santon treasurer. The meeting was at the YWCA.
Dorothy Anstett of Kirkland Washington crowned Miss USA 1968 says she owes her title to her eight brothers and sisters. The 20 year old English major at the University of Washington describes a crowded six bedroom home and a family that all works, with siblings ranging from 3 to 23. She edged Miss Maryland Paulette Beck for the crown and will compete in Miss Universe in July.
Miss Deborah Sobolik, bride elect of John Koskela, was honored at a Friday miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Ray Homewood and co-hosted by Mrs. Ted Bentley and Mrs. Leo Baum. The event celebrated Sobolik, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Sobolik.
Winners of the monthly master point game played Sunday at Welty Way: North South first Mrs Howard Wilfong and Mrs Robert Smoker. second Mrs John Stamy and Mrs S G Blencoe. East West first Kenneth Goland and Joe Verbick. second Keith Bean and Juli McNair. A master point game is set for Thursday at 7 30 at Welty Way.
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