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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1977
Page
12
Dear readers report on practical fashion alterations from shortening jacket to converting to a lighter Ei senhower style. Travel packing tips propose one-bag Europe trip with jeans outfits and minimalist layering for varying climates.
Jazz guitarist Chuck Wayne from New York City will lead a weekend workshop at Cornell College with a free public concert Sunday at 8 p.m. in King Chapel. Registration Saturday 10 to 10:30 a.m. and sessions 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fee 30 dollars. Advance registration via Dr. Jesse G. Evans in the music department.
Phone access information appears to announce hours for a dial in service. The message lists a contact number 398 8234 and hours from 8 to 5 until noon on Saturday, indicating a limited availability window.
Northern Ireland peace movement led by Betty Williams and Mairead Corrigan faces renewed scrutiny after the Nobel Prize award to Amnesty International. The 14 month old Peace People struggle with internal squabbles dwindling support and criticism of leadership amid ongoing sectarian violence. The hard core 8,000 members push on despite threats as some say violence has not stopped. The campaign began after a guerrilla attack killed three Catholic children in Belfast on August 10 1976.
The Peace People a cross sectarian group led by Catholics Mrs Williams Miss Corrigan and journalist Ciaran McKeown promote non violence while debates over funds and politics create tension The group has aided peace efforts by hosting assemblies and even helping to smuggle out anti terror suspects though criticized by critics who seek stronger action.
Dear Abby counsels that a father's age matters less than health and attitude toward parenthood. The letter-writer, age 30, considers having a child with her 50-year-old husband. Abby approves, noting fairness concerns are addressed by caring parents. The column also handles a teen who dislikes children and a misdated history quip, ending with resources for help.
Mrs. Franklin B. Moosnick of Lexington Kentucky will be guest speaker at Hadassah Donor program hosted Thursday evening at 4617 Bever Ave SE by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Feder. Moosnick serves on Hadassah National Board and the Women’s Zionist Organization of America. She has won the City of Peace Award from Israel Bonds.
The Make It Yourself with Wool Contest sets a Nov 1 middle deadline with the event on Nov 19 at Amana High School. Wool content rules allow 70 percent wool and 30 percent other fibers, with categories for ages 9 through adult. Entry must be sewn knitted or crocheted by the entrant.
Mr. and Mrs Harlin Powell celebrated their golden anniversary with a family dinner at Bishops Buffet in Cedar Rapids. They wed October 12 1927 in Independence. The couple have two children Cathleen Shaffer and Dwayne Powell, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Robert Turecek of 2912 Meadowbrook Drive SE mark 25 years of marriage with a family dinner Tuesday at the Colony Inn Amana They wed Sheila McDermott October 11 1952 in Cedar Rapids They have three daughters Marlene Lori and Robin who served as dinner hostesses
Mrs. Tom Evans hosted a linen shower Tuesday evening for Janet Homsey daughter of Mr and Mrs George Homsey of 1920 Washington Ave SE with co host Mrs Doug Bann and 15 guests. Janet Homsey and Randy J Freel of 921 Old Marion Road NE plan to marry November 12. Freels family listed as Randy’s parents Jack Freels of Des Moines. Also notes Argentina Brazil and Chile might form a united front against communism 30 years ago.
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