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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1969

Page

7

Wendy Dascomb Wins Miss U.S.A. Title in Miami Beach

Wendy Dascomb, a Virginia representative and Stratford College freshman from New Orleans, won Miss U.S.A. amid cheering in Miami Beach. Lt. Charles Westbrook, a navy lieutenant stationed in Washington and visiting from Scotland on temporary assignment, praised her as a born winner. Dascomb said she hadn't planned to win and hoped to study in Europe this summer, but those plans are postponed as she begins her duties.

Miame Beach Wendy Dascomb U.S.A Uack Shont Floude Virginia Charles Westbrook Westbrook Washington Miami Beach Scotland Miss Dascomb New Orleans Virginna Stratford College Danville Harry Dascomb Beauty Europe

Pre Nuptial Parties Honor Miss Barbara Rogers

Several pre nuptial events were held for Barbara Rogers including a Saturday brunch and linen shower at Cedar Rapids Country Lab. Hosts included Mines Robert G Loftus and others. A cocktail party Saturday at Dr and Mrs M D Marr featured co hosts and a gift presentation. A Sunday brunch at the Roosevelt hotel closed the series with hostess groups and gifts.

Barbara Rogers Richard W. Rinderknecht Vernon Drive Miss Rogers Frederick A. Rogers Glen Ellyn Binderknecht Cedar Rapids Roy AL Loudermilk Upogitt S Rogers Roosevelt Hotel Mmes Milo Chehak G. U. Warkenling J. W. Enaler Frank L. Martin J. C. Kennedy

Miss Dascomts Aims For United States Miss Universe

A statement by Miss Dascomts dated 5 24 35 expresses plans to continue education after the year ends and to represent the United States in the Miss Universe contest this July.

Iypal Miss Dascomts United States

Open House Planned for the Denhams Fiftieth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Thomas Denham celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house at the Methodist church on Sunday from to 440. Premiere scheduled for the Dick Cavett Show at 9 00 PM Monday and again Tuesday and Friday evenings on Channel ot.

Webster Thomas Denham Premiere Dick Cavett Channel

Miss Axmear and Douglas A Valley wed in Cedar Rapids

Miss Deanna Lynn Axmear and Douglas A Valley exchanged vows Sunday at Union Church with Rev Wilford Haier and Rev Roy Hoover officiating. The bride wore cantlelight peau de soie with Chantilly jacket and yellow accessories, carrying yellow roses and Marguerite daisies. Bridesmaids wore yellow faille, best man was Gregor Valley, ushers Fred Axtear and Gregory Linn. A reception for 200 followed. couple to live in Canby California while the groom works at Crowder Flat Ranger Station and plans to resume studies at Iowa State University.

Deanna Lynn Axmear Douglas A. Valley Robert Valley Twenty-sixth Street Cedar Rapids Union Dhatch Wilford Haier Roy Hoover Land Kenneth E. Axmeat Marguerite Gregor Valley Timothy Tiffany

Mrs Sachs Students Give Piano Recital

Piano students of Mrs Leonard J and 46 Twenty sixth street NW gave a recital Sunday. Trophies were presented to Susan Farley first Christine Prosek second Diane Ackman third Dreanna Briggs fourth and Candace Barrett fifth. Eight students were recognized for exceptional achievement with fifty guests in attendance. Chapters CJ and EQ of the national TIT society held Founders Day in Rainbow Realty meeting room Hiawatha. Mrs Richard Koltan chapter CJ president led the ceremony. Arrangements by Mrs Robert Andrews chair and Mines Wally Horn Robert Stevens and J W Weik of Chapter EQ. THE JOSIFERS TO NOTE 55TH ANNIVERSARY Mr and Mrs Jerry Josifek 322 C avenue NW celebrate fifty fifth wedding anniversary Tuesday with a dinner at home.

Leonard J Twenty Sixth Street NW Hee Hue Susan Farley Christine Prosek Diane Ackman Dreanna Briggs Candace Barrett National Tit Society Rainbow Realty Hiawatha Richard Koltan Robert Andrews The Mines Wally Horn Robert Stevens J. W. Weik Jerry Josifek C Avenue NW

Miss Wickersham Weds Dennis Conley in Sunday Ceremony

Miss Marsha Wickersham and Dennis Mer rriam Conley married Sunday at First Christian Church in a 3 pm ceremony led by Rev. John M. Hardy. The reception hosted 350 guests in the church Fellowship Hall. The couple, both graduates of Town State University, will reside at 1611 Park Towne Lane NE. Mrs Conley is with Collins Radio Co. and Mr. Conley is a University of Town graduate student.

Rass First Christian Church Marsha Key, Wickersham Dennis Merrriam Conley John M. Hardy Church Fellowship

Housewife crowned TOPS Queen at international convention

Irma Berger a 61 year old housewife from Columbus Ohio was crowned international queen of the Take Off Pounds Sensibly TOPS organization after losing 152.9 pounds in one year. The award was announced at the three flag international convention closing session attended by nearly 2000 members.

Columbus Ohio Irma Berger Paul Park TOPS

Dear Abby Mixed Up Howling Tales Spur Trust Issues

Abigail advises a letter writer about a husband who fabricates travel antics to play up jealousy. The adviser suggests the husband likely talks to provoke envy, urges shifting topics, and cautions the wife about his big mouth and imagination as a sign of immaturity. The fragmentary column mentions several unrelated names and ages, reflecting a chaotic excerpt from a broader advice page.

Abigail Abby Albert Mana Don J. Klinger Smith P.S Confucius Texas

Duplicate Bridge Saturday Night Club In Howell Movement

Bridge club at the YWCA awarded top honors to Mrs Ralph Rotrbach and Allen Stout first place, followed by Mrs Clyde Novalin and Phil Arnel second. Additional results listed included Richard Golembiewski and Elizabeth Splinter first, with Mrs Grant Collins and Mrs Robert Smoker second.

Howell YWCA Ralph Rotrbach Allen Stout Clyde Novalin Phil Arnel Richard Golembiewski Elizabeth Splinter Grant Collins Robert Smoker

Shower honors Miss Barger and society notes

Mrs. Jerry Strait and Mrs. Marvin Pexa hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Kendy Barger on June 12 at 222 Fourteenth Street NE with twenty one guests. The bride elect is daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Burger of 1726 A Avenue NE. Mrs. Kay Jennings Hoff, daughter-in-law of Mr and Mrs Elmer Hoff, was among 18 initiated into Gamma Theta Tau at the University of Iowa.

Jerry Strait Marvin Pexa iMiss Kendy Barger Richard L. Jensen Richard Jensens Seventeenth Street Kay Jennings Hoff Gamma Theta Tau

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Society For Women Tha Don Kennedys First Avenue Steve Durr Durr Mr. Kennedy David Gurrs Mika Kennedy Franbrook Terrace By Ted Bartimis Wendy Denhams Lafemme Coiffures 8Th Ave Sth St Axmear Mr. Valley Mrs. Valley Canby Calif Crowder Flat Iowa State Univer TIT J. Robert Wickersham Raymond D. Conley Winterset Joseph Ward Michelle Wickersham Imaid Janice Pala Park James Olson Hawarden Douglas Barr Algona Mr.Ward Ben Stanley Bettendorf Edward ‘Tracy Ankeny Mrs. Conley Axbby Area Bank Grandia Tam Minneapolisomen National Association of Bank J Waren, Inc Edwin Brehm Arthur Hough Cedar Tooks West Side Club Cindy Williamsburg Roarl Kendy Barger U OF T Coed Nursing Wiltbrunner Second Street &E Stripes Ilten & Taege Frigidaire Dan Second Ave Liten & Taege, Inc Second Avenue
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