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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1976
Page
3
Cedar Rapids Art Center launches a three-session summer program for youths aged 6 to 14. Each two week session offers eight classes with a $15 fee per session and a 10-student cap per class. Pre register by calling 386 7803.
Rakel Sayre will teach a special weaving workshop starting June 8 at the Cedar Rapids Art Center. Students receive individualized instruction in technique using two and four harness looms. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays for three weeks from 1 to 4 pm. Cost is 23 dollars.
Mark Bennett and Deborah Jo Wright wed on May 2 in St James Catholic Church Jamestown. Bennett, son of Ray Bennett of Marion Iowa, is in the Army Reserve while Deborah Wright, a first lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps, is stationed at Wilford Beaumont Army Medical Center El Paso.
Miss Sylvia Eaton and Richard L Mysak of Townsend Mass wed at St Stephen s Catholic church in Central City The 7 o clock ceremony was conducted by Rev John Carpenter The couple s parents are Chester Eaton New Salem Mass and Raymond J Mysak Central City A reception for 130 followed at Woodpecker lodge Pinicon Ridge park They plan to live in Townsend after a Canadian wedding trip The bride a Northampton Junior College graduate The groom a University of New Hampshire graduate Both work for Digital Equipment Corp in Maynard Mass
Ton Krejel of 985 Third Avenue Marion was installed as president of the Linn County Agent of Legal Secretaries. Ralph V. Harman of Lynchy Dallas, Smith & Hurray was installed as law firm secretary. Krejel's officers include Judy Engelken vice president Audra Busch recording secretary Letty Eschbach corresponding secretary Jerf Pearson treasurer Fat More governor Jackie Stewart national representative and Jeanine Cornelius parliamentarian. The installation took place at Ute Longbranch supper club.
A jewelry firm representative notes diamonds, though the hardest known mineral, can lose luster from lint or grime and chip from careless wear. Regular cleaning with soap and warm water, brushing, and careful rinsing helps. avoid wearing during rough work, and inspect each diamond yearly for best care.
The article notes chicken has fewer calories than most meats and requires no extra calories in cooking. The National Broiler Council suggests serving chicken with lemon or tomato juice.
A Steinway concert grand piano was bought for the Cedar Rapids Symphony to use at the Paramount Theater for the Arts during the fall season. It arrived from New York and is stored at Mt. Mercy College in the William and Patricia Medley studio until restoration is complete. The piano will be played daily at the summer home to maintain temperature control, and it must be tuned and adjusted multiple times before concert use.
AP reports Dr Christine K Haycock and Joan Gillete surveyed injuries in women athletes finding no major difference from men. They challenge myths that women are the weaker sex develop bulging muscles or are ruined by contact sports, noting only minor differences due to biology and amateur status. Also mentions Prince Rainier of Monaco age 33 today.
Baritone Simon Estes an internationally noted singer will appear July 3 at 8 30 p m in Hancher auditorium Iowa City as part of a Bicentennial celebration at the University of Iowa An optional dinner will precede the concert in the Hancher lobby with tickets 250 for summer students 4 for non students Box office hours are 1 00 p m to 3 00 p m Monday through Friday 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m Sunday and on performance days Wild Flower Day Family Circle suggests a wild flower day for summer outings urging children to collect plants press them and enjoy nature activities
Iowa City hosts two University of Iowa dance workshops this summer reflecting growing interest. A June 13 19 session offers ballet jazz modern and tap classes for ages 14 and up at 70 for the week 55 for Dance Council members. A July 23 residency features the Jeff Duncan Dance Repertory Company with modern ballet and choreography for 180, with individual classes at 43 each.
Karen Kucera and Bud Zenzen were married in a 7 oclock Sunday ceremony at Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church. Officiants were Rev Jerome J Leka of Trenton and George McDill. Bride's parents are Woodrow and unnamed Kucera. groom's mother is Pauline Zanzen. The couple, both University of Iowa students, will reside in Iowa City.
Fear of flying kept two customers from riding in the Welgat brothers planes for five years as they labored to launch a commercial service.
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