Newcomers Add Variety to Cedar Rapids Lifestyle Scene
The Cedar Rapids lifestyle article notes about 2,600 new residents arrive yearly to join longtime locals. It highlights employment growth in major plants and a focus on downtown shopping, with Welcome Wagon guiding newcomers and downtown efforts shaped by the Greater Downtown Cedar Rapids Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Harold Ewoldt
Marcella Yochum
Collins
FMC
Cargill
Harnischfeger
Quaker
Wilson’s
Ewoldt
William Pohorsky
Cedar Rapids Association
Lindale Plaza
Arion
Public transport gaps spark Cedar Rapids leisure concerns
Interviews show seniors and youths limited by late and Sunday transit. Taxis are costly and bus hours may extend after the civic center opens. Residents cite discos restaurants parks and classes as key life features while noting economy and services support aging in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Adams
First Ave
Pohorsky
Cedar Rapids
Ewoldt
Labor Department
the Gazette
Council On Aging
SEATS
Ambroz Recreation Center
Jane Boyd Community House
Elena Iveson
Ambroz
America
Women urged to attend national conference in Houston
Burtine Motley of Des Moines says many Iowa women feel unrepresented by delegates chosen for the National Women's Conference. She explains they can attend workshops and input ideas at their own expense. Motley, a delegate and five alternates chosen in Des Moines, notes efforts to balance views nationally and invites interest at 362-8521.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burtine Motley
Iowa
Houston
Mrs. Motley
Fifth Ave
Motley
Des Moines
Tive
National Commission
Solo Parents Honor Burwinkel Named 1977 National Solo Father
Robert Burwinkel of 196 Cherry Hill Road NW is named 1977 National Solo Father by the Solo Parents Club. Nominated by the Cedar Rapids chapter sponsored by the YWCA, he was elected at the national convention in Toledo, Ohio. Burwinkel, a widower with three children Roxanne 12 and twins Bobby and Robin 11, works for Collins and has three years with Cedar Rapids Solo Parents Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burwinkel
Cherry Hill Road
Solo Parents Club
YWCA
Cedar Rapids
Burwinkel
Toledo
Ohio
Roxanne
Bobby
Robin
Collins
Dear Abby Readers Spar Over Topless Law Texas Park Rangers
Dear Abby responds to a Texas reader dispute over topless legality citing the 1974 Penal Code. A Park Rangers letter corrects Abby and jokes about a bottomless caveat. The column also includes an advice exchange about marriage timing and personal happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Texas
Park Rangers
Austin
Park
Resides Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Reside of 225 Drink ward St NW celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 pm at IBEW Hall 1211 Wiley Blvd SW. They wed October 11 1927 in Waterloo. The couple’s children Arlene Palmer Belle Plaine and Jerry host along with six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Reside
Drinkward St
Ibew Hall
Wiley Blvd
Reside
Mavorette Preston
Waterloo
Arlene Palmer
Belle Plaine
Jerry
Knight-Rogers Wed in Madison Wisconsin Ceremony
Joel R. Rogers and Jeannette Addie Knight married September 12 in Madison Wisconsin. Rogers son of Robert J. Rogers and Virgil Addie, he a Coe College graduate and musician, wife works for the State of Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel R. Rogers
Madison, Wis
Robert J. Rogers
C Ave
Jeannette Addie Knight
Virgil Addie
Rio
Wis
Rogers
Coe College
State of
Wisconsin
Openings in Women Leadership Institute at YWCA
The Women’s Community Leadership Institute begins Tuesday at the YWCA with a 10 week course. Registration available at 12:30 p.m. or by calling Susan Cory. Classes run Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30 to 3 p.m. Faculty from area colleges teach. Sponsors include YWCA Coe Mount Mercy and Kirkwood Community colleges. Fee is $25 with scholarship aid available.
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Mount Mercy
Coe
Kirkwood
Bob Lesniak
Mt. Mercy
Lesniak
Women’s Community Leadership Institute
YWCA
Susan Cory
Kirkwood Community Colleges
Vagts and Meyer Wed at Eldorado St Peter Church
Jody Vagts daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Vagts united with Steven Meyer son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Meyer Rural West Union in a 2 PM ceremony officiated by Rev Alfred Kruse At Eldorado St Peter Church Matron of honor was Mrs Darwin Linderbaum Ossian Bridesmaids were Nancy Brase Hanlon town Sharon Schmitt Hawkeye and Sheryl Meyer West Union Best man Scott Cannon West Union Groomsmen Dean Wenthe Hawkeye Kevin Steffens Clermont and Randi Vagts Bride wore lace detailed organza with Queen Anne neckline and cathedral train Attendants wore twilight mauve gowns with floral accessories A reception followed at the church and at the bride's home The couple will reside near Eldorado where the bridegroom farms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldorado
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Jody Vagts
Kenneth Vagts
Steven Meyer
Kenneth Meyer
Rural
West Union
Alfred Kruse
Darwin Linderbaum
Ossian
Nancy Brase
Hanlontown
Sharon Schmitt
Hawkeye
Sheryl Meyer
Scott Cannon
Dean Wenthe
Kevin Steffens
Clermont
Randi Vagts
Rick and
Terry Vagts
Jeff Osmundson
Kendall Jacobsen
Amy Vagts
Flower Girl
Quinn Baade
Venice Lace
Squaw Creek Women’s Golf Banquet Set for Thursday
The Squaw Creek Women’s Golf Association will hold its awards banquet Thursday at 6 30 PM at the Long Branch Supper Club. Those not contacted for reservations may call Dorothy Ritchie at 362 4595.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squaw Creek Women’s Golf Association
Longbranch
Dorothy Ritchie
Bridal showers honor several local couples
Shower events this week focused on Charlotte Ann Welter and Patricia Dolph with hostesses listed and guest counts noted. Couples Joyce Cushing and Don Klimes also celebrated a round-the-clock shower, with plans for October weddings.
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C.R
Gazette
Vanessa Shelton
Kart Cocu
the Gin Mill
Oscar
Chicago
New York
Shirley Bowers
Fourth Ave
Washington High School
Bowers
Giants
U.S
Park City
Sales Management Magazine
Gail Cooper
Dear Abby
Texas Park Rangers
Abigail van Buren
Iowan
Los Angeles
Calif
The
Knight-Rogers
Paulson
Scotts
Are
Hach Brothers CO. Inc
First Street
S.E
Vagts-Meyer
Charlotte Welter
Charlotte Ann Welter
Ellis Blvd
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Nancy Welter
Debbie Welter
Elizabeth Welter
Floyd McDowell
Ellis Boulevard
Jerome Welter
Second St
Mark A. DeSotel
Arthur DeSotels
Marion
Patricia Dolph
Thomas Platz
Blairs Ferry Road
Neous
Kendra Goff
10Th St. NW
Patti Cullinan
Dolph
William Dolphs
Ninth St. NW
Godfrey Platt
10Th St. SE
Cushing
Joyce Cushing
Auburn Drive
Don Klimes
Sixth St
John Thomases
14Th Ave
Hiawatha
Don Welters
J.L. Cushings
Adel
Klimes
Joseph Klimes
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