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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1975
Page
32
Ron Fish, 96 and blind, and Becky Duncan, a 42-year-old practical nurse, explain at their Glendale home how they will go to court Friday for Mrs. Fish to adopt Mrs. Duncan. Mrs. Fish, who has no relatives, will gain 25 grandchildren through the action as Duncan’s siblings and their children are counted.
In Morristown New Jersey the Karen Ann Quinlan guardianship trial is in recess as doctors and relatives clash over keeping her on a respirator. Dozens of letters urge hope for a medical breakthrough while experts say recovery is unlikely.
English pianist George Shearing headlined Cedar Rapids Community Concerts in a refined program of popular tunes. The evening featured Rusty Hanes on percussion and a quintet with Ted Piltzeker Bill Rogers Andy Simpkins and a memorable Snowfall and Greensleeves set. The performance drew warm applause as the audience relished the nostalgic mood and Shearing’s polished commentary.
Thursday at Welly-Way Mas John Stomy and Kenneth C. Hixon led the Howell movement with Mrs CR Swarsen and Andrew BurdliFart noted among participants. A unit game will be played Sunday at Wally-Way. A smoked pork shoulder roll offered a hearty dinner. the recipe notes allow 35 to 40 minutes per point for roasting or about 2 hours total for liquid cooking.
A surprise bridal shower was given for Retha Conner by her second grade pupils at Ad aus elementary school on Sherman street NE. Attending were room imathers Mrs Robert Elam and Mrs Ken Paulsen. Miss Conner and her fiancé Willis Glenn Gorden of Forty-second street NE plan to marry Saturday.
The eighth NOW national conference opens with a rally at Independence Hall where speakers press its revolution against sexism. NOW president Karen DeCrow says feminism must move from aspiration to action as politics dominate the agenda and potential endorsements loom.
The District 6 convention of the Iowa School Food Service Association will be held Saturday at Kennedy High School with over 400 members expected. Hosts include Cedar Rapids and surrounding chapters. counties listed include Benton Linn Jones Jackson and Cedar. An exhibit of funds and equipment and a demonstration on Friday lunch by Milan Foods are planned, with speakers Vern Carpenter and Paul McClain. Musical numbers by the Keys and Grace Peterson are listed. Marion district president is to preside.
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