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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1981

Page

14

A friendly place to find family help

Bernice Wright a widowed mother of six found help at Jane Boyd Community House after her husband died in an accident. The center offers child activities home visits and a support group plus help finding housing. United Way funding makes the services possible and this friendly atmosphere aids single parents.

United Way Jane Boyd Bernice Wright Bernice Veronica Abby

Chorus grants announced to support 36 state choirs

The National Endowment for the Arts announced matching grants totaling 481825 dollars to support choruses in 36 states the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The grants are expected to generate over 1 million dollars in additional non federal funds.

Washington National Endowment For the Arts District of Columbia Puerto Rico

Overcall and slam try in 1980 Olympiad bridge

In a badly bid hand from the 1980 Olympiad, France gains one IMP as South wins a diamond lead in dummy and seals all thirteen tricks after trumps and clubs. At the other table Wolff and Hamman misfire reaching four spades after a diamond opening and club ducking.

Oswald Jacoby Alan Sontag France Hamilton Passell South Ahe Wolff Hamman

Prenuptial Advice From Dear Abby On Elderly Marriage

A 70 year old widow planning to marry a man her age seeks guidance on pre marriage finances. A prenuptial agreement is advised to define who pays what and to protect both inheritance and future settlements. The columnist urges clear discussion with legal counsel.

Abby

Geyserville Winery Plans Canned Wine Venture

Wayne Downey, president of a local winery, announces plans to market canned wine claiming quality equal to bottled wine for up to 12 months. A spokesman notes aluminum cans deliver lighter weight, with a case under 23 pounds versus 48 pounds for bottled wine. airlines have tested canned wine for fuel savings.

Geyserville Calif Wayne Downey

Yeats Quips on Revolution and Cavalry Imagery

Irish poet William Butler Yeats notes sarcasm in a line praising revolution while contrasting a horseback beggar with a beggar on foot, reflecting social contrasts. The remark uses vivid, provocative imagery from his era.

William Butler Yeats

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