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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1978
Page
10
Editor Dr Block addresses reader replies to last week's school problems column. He notes worldwide variance in parental roles, cites 1967 US statistics on working women with children, and discusses how child care quality affects outcomes for children of working mothers.
The piece argues that maternal absence is not decisive for a child’s development. quality of care, affection, discipline, and freedom shape outcomes. It asserts parenting is a 50 50 proposition, notes fathers can be authoritative, mothers should match, and cites a 1976 Canadian brain study showing sex differences in handedness related to brain function.
Governor Ray proclaims November as Spina Bifida Month in Iowa. Spina bifida is a complex birth defect affecting about 12 000 US live births yearly in its three forms occulta meningocele and myelomeningocele. The Spina Bifida Association of Iowa supports families and publishes a newsletter. For information call 515 283 5179.
Alpha Chi Omega alumnae will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. with Nancy Hasek Route 3 Cedar Rapids. This meeting notice was omitted from Sunday's listing in The Gazette.
An Iowa State University specialist says readiness hinges on size not age. Move a child from crib to bed when railing height is shoulder level or lower to reduce fall injuries.
Abigail Van Buren hears readers about undressing in private spaces and casual dress in the office. One letter defends closet privacy and marital intimacy while another praises relaxed attire at work despite risqué comments about bras and body measurements.
Kirkwood Community College hosts an annual fall fashion show in the Iowa Room at Iowa Hall at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. The sophomore class organizes the event with Cedar Rapids stores donating fall and winter fashions. Coordinators include Vicki McDowell and Peggy Shalla with a team covering models displays merchandise and publicity.
A maxim from President Thomas Jefferson urges avoiding buying what you do not want even if it is inexpensive. The quote emphasizes prudent spending and personal values in everyday choices.
Cathy McNamara of 931 Old Marion Road NE was honored Thursday at a wicker and wood shower with 18 guests hosted by Mrs. H L Hanson of 2985 Third Ave Marion. She will wed Robert Hersom of 1415 Bever Ave SE on November 25. Kathy Stejskal daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Stejskal 2314 Southland St SW was feted Sunday at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Gwen Dvorak 3610 Johnson Ave NW and Connie Carr. she is set to marry David Eppert of Waverly on November 18. Eppert is son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Eppert Council Bluffs.
Two University of Pennsylvania doctors warn that rare TB misdiagnoses are rising as cases fall. Radiologist Dr. Wallace T. Miller and internist Dr. Roy MacGregor point to decreased clinician familiarity, shift from TB sanatorium care to general hospitals, and non specialty focus as reasons. A review of 100 proven pulmonary TB X rays found 16 with unusual patterns.
A four part series for hospital and nursing home staff starts November 13 at Kirkwood Community College Iowa Hall from 7 to 9 pm with sessions on septicemia urinary tract infection pediatric infections and dietary considerations. Led by Ann Burds and Loretta Cooper the program costs 4 per session 12 for all four with CEU credit and contacts M Joan Soucek at Kirkwood 398 5643. ON THIS DATE in 1918 evangelist Billy Graham was born.
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