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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1966
Page
2
The Coe College Flunk Day triggered negative reactions to a planned closure of B avenue for campus integration. On the same day, three Coe couples picnicked near Cedar Rapids, visiting Mrs. Hach’s wooded hills and horses, prompting letters of thanks from Sandi Ballard and Gwendolyn Potts.
Cedar Rapids Country Club Elmcrest and Indian Creek pools announce Memorial Day openings with family events, mixed golf tournaments, poolside races, magic acts, teen dance, and buffet meals. University of Iowa and University Athletic Club pools also begin season with snacks and buffets.
Ellis Park golf note announces engagement of Miss Mary Jo Toms to John Elder Waggoner II as both attend Drake University. The couple's families reveal the news while Ellis Park Women's Golf Assn schedules a guest day with 7:30 tee times and a 1 p.m. luncheon at Cedar View Country Club. Reservations with Mrs. Sands or Mrs. Madsen.
Calendar lists Coe College art exhibits and selections from Hinkhouse Collection with hours through June 12. Concerts include Coe Concert Choir at 4 in Coe auditorium and a piano recital by Wiktor Labunski at 8 in Daehler-Kitchin auditorium. A senior day convocation with Ivy and Oak orations is at 7:30 in Coe auditorium.
Miss Linda Lee Schroeder plans an August wedding to R Rex Huss mann Jr of 1418 First Avenue NW. Engagement announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Sk F Schroeder Jr of 1650 Thirteenth Street NW. The future bride is a student at the university.
Two local groups host gatherings for the Children’s Home this week. The OES auxiliary hosts a Wednesday noon picnic in the Rose Garden at Ellis Park with Mines Ollie Davis and Virgil Devin as hostesses. The Girls auxiliary plans a Thursday 1 PM potluck at the Home with a social worker speaking.
C R Panhellenic Council to meet at 8 Tuesday hosted by Mrs Glenn Frenzen 1434 Wildwood NE with new officers named Mrs James Moore president Mrs William Wilcox secretary Mrs Frenzen treasurer Mrs S V Ronchetti publicity and Mrs R A Stephens summer rush chair. Delta Gamma alumnae schedule husband wife picnic Saturday 6 30 at Mrs W J Jameson 2537 Vernon Ct SE Reservations with Mrs James C Sullivan 364 1438. Alpha Chi Omega alumnae picnic 6 30 Thursday at Beyer Park hosted by Mrs Richard Ferris and Mrs Robert Ledwith. Weekend guests at 410 Fairway Terrace SE are Mr and Mrs L J Brady of Webster Groves Mo.
Sherman Baker writes a novel about the book trade centering on Macintyre and Son with editor Alex Godowski and founder Robert MacIntyre Jr. The story probes editors greed and profit, book clubs, sleepers, and a parallel love plot, revealing publishing highs and missteps.
EWSPAPERWOMAN Lisa Hobbs visits Communist China and reports on daily life under Mao. She notes adequate but frugal living, emaciated women at work earning about 30 dollars a month, and mandatory exercise and political study. Delinquency is low as youth stay busy, with Pearl Buck praising the unpretentious yet powerful work.
Edward McCourt and his wife drove the 5000 mile Trans-Canada route from Newfoundland to British Columbia to gather material for their book. They describe the journey as exhilarating and exhausting and include illustrations and maps.
Maurice Goudeket reflects on aging after Colette’s death and his life with a new wife. At 71 he becomes a father while offering measured, thoughtful recollections rather than morbid musings.
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