Housesitters mind pets plants and children across California
The piece notes how housesitters, often students or unemployed, mind homes while owners vacation. Some charge over 100 dollars weekly. examples include Jay Piper in Point Loma and Dora Summers in Malibu. Summers recalls earning 25 dollars weekly while Summers began charging 25 to 140 dollars.
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Los Angeles
Jay Piper
Point Loma
Piper
Madelyn Wilson
Arizona
San Diego
Wilson
Scottsdale
Ariz
Alizing
Susan Suchman
Berkeley
Bentley
Montclair
Calif
Dora Summers
Malibu
Cutie
Miss Suchman
Miss Summers
New Girl Scout Handbook Combines Brownies and Juniors
Gail Cooper-Evans reports a new World War II era style era? No. The Girl Scouts release a combined Brownies and Juniors handbook Worlds to Explore marking the first major program changes since 1963. It adds patch programs for Brownies, troop camping, and a focus on science, technology, ecology, and career awareness with six sections guiding activities for 6 to 11 year olds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christy Goldsberry
D Ave
Julie Barton
E Ave
Kate Lee
Girl Scout
Cedar Rapids
Scouts
Lee
Changes in Brownie and Cadette books stir community cheer
Leaders and parents praise a new combined Brownies to Cadette book and sash system. JoAnn Kreiman notes emphasis on international viewpoints and girls' capabilities. Joyce Hitteldorf and Peggy Stein discuss increased detail and ongoing use of older books for songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoAnn Kreiman
47Th St. NE
Kreiman
Joyce Hitteldorf
Fifth Ave. SE
Peggy Stein
Boxwood Lane
Kathy Tedesco
Tedesco
Langdon Ave
Exploring Employment Opportunities Class At YWCA
A three session workshop titled Exploring Employment Opportunities begins Wednesday, sponsored by the new Women’s Employment Counseling Service at the YWCA. Joyce Nielsen leads the 1 to 3 pm sessions over three Wednesdays with company field trips. Fees are $6 for members and $10 for nonmembers. details at the YWCA 365-1458.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Employment Counseling Service
YWCA
Joyce Nielsen
Christensen Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Christensen marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the Longbranch Supper Club. The couple wed Oct 8 1927 in Nashua and are now joined by their grandson. hosts were their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Richard Nielsen of Center Point.
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Alburnett
Adolph Christensen
Longbranch
Richard Nielsen
Center Point
Surprise 40th for Mr and Mrs Robert Ware at Roosevelt Royale
A Friday evening surprise party at the Roosevelt Royale Hotel honored Mr and Mrs Robert B Ware of 1600 Ninth Ave SW on their 40th wedding anniversary. Hosts were their children Ellen Lacy Jim and Robert. They were married October 10 1937 in Cedar Rapids and have seven grandchildren.
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Roosevelt Royale Hotel
Robert B. Ware
Ninth Ave
Ellen Lacy
Huntington Beach
Calif
Jim
Minneapolis
Robert
Davenport
Louise Custer
Mr. Ware
Cedar Rapids
Dear Abby No rule on wearing white wedding gown
Dear Abby explains there is no rule that only virgins may wear white and traces bridal attire history from ancient Rome to 20th century guidance. A child writes to complain about dinner table gripes and seeks peaceful meals. Abby affirms kids have rights and suggests focusing on eating, not distracting talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Edith Head
Anne of Brittany
Louis XII
Emily Post
Amy Vanderbilt
Miss Head
Bride-elect Janet Rice Honored in Marion Shower
Janet Rice bride-elect of Steve Riley was honored at a Saturday afternoon bridal shower at Farmer's State Bank. Hostesses were Mrs. Harry Jazewinkel and Mrs. Lester Petrak for 20 guests. Janet is daughter of Norman and Mrs. Rice of Marion. Steve is son of Donald and Mrs. Stalker of Fortville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Rice
Steve Riley
Farmer’s State Bank
Harry Jazewinkel
Lester Petrak
Norman Rice
26Th St
Marion
Riley
Donald M. Stalker
Fortville
Ind
Thought for Today by Francis Bacon on fortune
A concise quotation notes that a man shapes his own fortune with his actions. It attributes the insight to Francis Bacon, the English philosopher born in 1561.
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Francis Bacon
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Rililer
Chrysler Corp
Carl Cash
Gillette Men's
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Gail Cooper
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Kmart
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