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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1971

Page

6

Dear Abby letters expose dating drift and rude guests

A reader recounts an age gap fantasy and a four star rating scandal from a book of poetry. The letter questions a man's character and whether such lists reveal immaturity and conceit. Additional notes cover a wedding invitation insult and a neighbor using a teen for free babysitting, with Abby advising to consult the teen first.

L. A Abby Johnny

Slip into comfort with this zip front skimmer pattern

Dear Abby column note discusses a printed pattern 4759 for a zip front skimmer and references fashion sizing and mail order details. It mentions pattern mailing addresses in Cedar Rapids and New York and notes costs, pattern numbers, and air-mail handling charges.

Abby San Franciscan Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

Navy appoints first admiral of dental corps in 1943

In 1943 Dr. Alexander Gordon Lyle became the first admiral in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps, marking a historic leadership milestone for military dental services.

Navy Dental Corps Alexander Gordon Lyle U. S. Navy Dental Corps

Duplicate Bridge Winners in Howell Movement Game

Winners Sunday at Welly Nowlin and David Cray took first with Mrs. George Alberts and Mrs. Ruth Busby second. Next game Thursday at 7 30. Marion Club first in Howell movement at YWCA Saturday afternoon were Mr and Mrs Joseph Stepanek. Mrs Dale Ohde and Phil Amel took second.

Howell Movement I Welly Nowlin David Cray George Alberts Ruth Busby Marion Club YWCA Joseph Stepanek Dale Ohde Phil Amel

Family Break for New Moms at Norwalk Hospital

Norwalk Conn. maternity unit tests a post visiting hours privacy concept called a family break. After hours, husbands, wives and newborns are brought together in the patient’s room to share their new parenthood in privacy.

Norwalk Conn Maternity Norwalk Hospital

Clergy Workshop on Marriage Counseling at Iowa State

Advanced three day workshop for clergy of all faiths at the University of Iowa in Iowa City discusses marriage counseling skills including premarital, marital, and postmarital guidance. Features films talks and group discussions with professionals from Iowa City Des Moines and the University of Iowa.

Towa University of Towa Ohio State Room Towa Memorial Union U. of S Lows City Des Maines

New Rotisseries Spatter Free

Counter top rotisserie broilers are among newer small cooking appliances designed to be smokeless and spatter free. Look for easy to clean models with simple disassembly and immersible rack and pan for washing in soapy water.

Halloween Costume Concert by Garvey and Rohr Students

Students of Mrs. Raymond Garvey and Mrs. Stephen Rohr performed in a Halloween costume concert Sunday at 3 o clock in Hillbrunner's studio. Participants included Ellen Ervin De Etta Har tunian Carol Welsh Angie Vesey Amy Vesey Kim Hin Debbie Huebner Gail Jera bek Connie Stephan Diane Rider Tom Ginsberg Harold Vicky Tracey Laurie Rich John Ortega Betsy Birmingham Julie McCormick Pam Webster Lisa Tammy Kim Hess Sandy Diane Mykelby Becky Garvey Paul Witte Kim Peinte Laurie Taylor Arvie Peiffer and Diane Brown.

Hillbrunner Raymond Garvey Stephen Rohr Ellen Ervin de Etta Ceric Hartunian Carol Welsh Angie Amy Vesey Kim Kelly Hin Debbie Nancy Huebner Gail Lisa Jerabek Connie Stephan Diane Rider Tom Ginsberg Harold Vicky Tracey Laurie Rich John Ortega Betsy Birmingham Julie McCormick Pam Webster Lisa Tammy Kim Hess Sandy Diane Mykelby Becky Garvey Paul Witte Kim Peinte Laurie Taylor Arvie Peiffer Diane Brown

Princess Anne Departs Hong Kong After Impressive Visit

Princess Anne left Hong Kong for Britain after a weeklong visit. A color telecast shown abroad captured her praise for the city’s will to work determination and confidence in the future. She rode with army officers to Robin's Nest peak, 1612 feet high, offering a 15 mile view into China.

Hong Kong Anne Britain Robin's Nest China

Dear Polly Polly Betty wig requests and sewing tips

Readers seek reuse of old wigs for costumes for family and school plays. Suggestions include dyeing wigs green, making Shirley Temple curls, and cleaning for sanitary wear. Other letters propose wig customization with glue and pins and discuss home crafts and cost-saving ideas for kitchen tasks.

Folly Betty Dad Dorothy Polly Suzanne

Polly and the Socks Safe Storage Pet Peeve

A Cedar Rapids Gazette item shows a home craft style puzzle about labeling one quart freezer cups for socks color coded black blue and green to avoid mix ups. It includes a letter from Mrs F T Dear Polly urging locking medicine cabinets and kitchen cabinets to protect children from poisons and medicines.

Polly Jane A. Ken Sam The Cedar Rapids Gazette F.T

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