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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1969

Page

5

Miss Ohla Among Preliminary Winners In Miss America Pageant

In Atlantic City Kathy Lynn Baumann drew cheers for a hot pink swimsuit while 19 year old Ohla won a preliminary swimsuit competition. Miss Brummel from Arkansas led the overall race and both finalists earned at least $1,000 in scholarships as preliminaries continue.

Atlantic Cipy Nal UPL Kathy Lynn Baumann Miss Ohla Miss Baumann Bath Iden Ohio Patricia Jol Lille Arisanton

Founder Wills Fortune To Mellon Foundation

NEW YORK AP Mrs Alisa Mellon Bruce left most of her estate to a charitable foundation she formed in 1940. She died August 25. Documents filed in Manhattan Surrogate's Court say the estate is more than 1 million but estimated at not less than 500 million. She was daughter of Andrew W Mallon former secretary of the treasury. The foundation aids medical education conservation causes and colleges and is named after him.

New York Alisa Mellon Bruce Bruce Documenta Manhattan Andrew W. Mallon Secretary of the Treasury

Sunset magazine lists substitutes for DDT use

The August issue of Sunset magazine bans DDT ads and names 19 acceptable substitute products for home use.

Sunset Magazine Sunset! Magazine

Miss Duff and David Cohn Wedding at Park Towne Court

Miss Kathleen Duff of Edina Minnesota and David Cohn of 2222 First Avenue NE were married at 7 p.m. in the home of the bridegroom’s parents Judge Harold Vietor officiated. Maid of honor was Mary Jn Kelly and best man was Michael Parke. A family dinner followed at Cedar Rapids Country Club. They plan to live at the groom’s address after a Las Vegas trip. The bride teaches at Adams Elementary School after Iowa University graduation. The groom, a Washington University alumnus, works for Dearborn Brass Co.

Kathleen Duff Park Towne Court David Cohn Nolland J. Duff Edina, Minn Nate Cohn First Avenue NE Harold Vietor Mary Jn Kelly Michael Parke Cedar Rapids Las Vegas University of Iowa Adams Elementary Schoal Washington University St. Louis Dearborn Brass Co

Bridge Duo Tie for First in YWCA Movement

Duplicate Bridge Tech awarded first place in the individual movement on Wednesday to Mrs. Clark Heddy of Marengo and Mrs. G. Blencoc, representing the YWCA.

Joanne Just Ty Smith Honored at Mitchell Movement Party

A Mitchell movement party honored Joanne Just and Ty Smith. Winners in the North-south and East-west divisions included Alan Stout, William Andresen, Jeanne Louise Juust, Ralph Matheson, and others. Guests numbered twenty, with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hedongred hosting at Mrs. Heathman’s home. the couple plans to marry September 6.

Joanne Just Ty Smith Mitchell Alan Stout William Andresen Jeanne Louise Juusst Ralph Mathesn W. C. Fawcett Williamsburg Robert Just Street NW Y L. Smith Mike Masske Wesley Drive Zeman Vernon Melvin Marsh Marcella, Heathman

Jacqueline Onassis Closes Her New York Office

Jacqueline Onassis has shut the New York office she kept to manage mail after the assassination of her first husband. Nancy Tuckerman, her former secretary, explains the mail filing is no longer needed as she is a private citizen. The article also notes a surprise party for Jack Harville and Mrs Richard Luse honored at Bever Park in Marion.

New York Apt Jacqueline Onassis Jack Harville Twenty-first Avenue John F Bever Park Onassis Greece Hatville Hleaney Kelly ‘Werelo Filea Nancy Tuckerman Memphis Tenn Snow First Lady Aristotle Onassis Harold LeClerc Marion Boulevard Marion Janet LaBlanc Nancy Kellams US 5 Groton Conn

Cape skirt chic duales as tunic and overskirt

Edith Head Peston touts cape skirts as versatile garments that convert into tunics or overskirts by unfastening or fastening. Describes color trends for fall and winter, with velvet cape skirts paired to dresses, plus discussion of faux pearls and faux furs as fashion accents.

The Pearl Trend In Fashion Through Time

A fashion observer notes the growing use of pearls in clothing and accessories from pearl belts and boleros to jeweled buckles and heels. Cites film stars like Marlene Dietrich and Hedy Lamarr in pearl embroidered garments and recounts pearls in vintage costuming debates.

Marlene Dietrich Catherine the Great Hedy Lamar

Reported Choice Nancy Manks for Arts Council Chair

Reported choice Nancy Manks to be the new chairman of the National Council on the Arts. Miss Manks is an executive of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund in New York.

Nancy Manks Nixon National Council On the Arts Miss Hanks Rockefeller Brothers Fund New York

Women’s Golf Joint Meeting at Bills Assn Event

Thirteen women attended the Bills Women’s Golf Association gathering on Wednesday with multiple medalists and winners. Notable names include Mrs. Tom Merryman, Mrs. Ray Denahugh, Mrs. Richard Spacek, and Mrs. W. J. Schwitzer. Guest medalist was Mrs. David Loupee, and special prizes went to Mrs. Verne Fleagie and Mrs. N. J. Gorman. Hostesses were Mrs. Don Kirberger and Mrs. Jah Kucera.

Bills Harold Markle David Loupee Verne Fleagie N. J. Gorman Gertle Roddicker Robert ‘Tordik Lwas

Mrs. Andre Sues General Dynamics Over Firing

Los Angeles AP reports Jane M. Andre a 33 year old divorced supervising engineer fired from General Dynamics Welding Dept seeks 1.4 million dollars claiming damage to her reputation after advocating a bra less Friday for 2200 female workers and proposing functional clothing. She earned 18000 annually. The suit was filed in superior court Tuesday.

Angeles General Dynamics, Inc Jane M. Andre General Dynamics

Dig Out Old Dresses and Hats Returns This Year

This year favors vintage attire as old dresses come back into style and hats reappear as a neglected accessory from recent years. The appeal of retro pieces prompts renewed interest in wardrobe foundations and charitable donations to Salvation Army.

Salvation Army

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