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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1968

Page

2

General and Wife Die in Air Mishap

Brig. Gen. Truong Quang An and his wife Duong Thi Kim Thanh died when their helicopter was shot down near Duc Lap camp. The couple married in 1955 after meeting in 1954, and Thanh was famed as South Vietnam’s first paratrooper wings recipient. They left three children and were widely active in social and war relief work. An commanded the 23rd division and was the first South Vietnamese general officer killed in action.

Saigon Truong Quang An Duong Thi Kim Thanh South Vietnam Duc Lap Special Forces Camp Mrs. An Ton That Thien Thanh Hoa Province North Vietnam South

Amana couple hosts beatnik party with scavenger hunt

Mr and Mrs Clark Burns and Mr and Mrs Ron Schumacher entertained 13 couples Saturday evening. The Burns hosted cocktails on their patio before a scavenger hunt. The group then dined at Old Homestead Inn.

Clark Burns Ron Schumacher Amana Burns Old Homestead Inn

The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau on Channel 9

A one man submarine explores Indian Ocean secrets in color. The program airs Tuesday at 7 30 PM on Channel 9 and showcases Cousteau’s underwater discoveries.

Indian Ocean Jacques Cousteau Channel 9 Paul Kartman N.Y.P.D Twelfth Street Kcrg-Tv

Wigs debut at Chicago trade show showcase long styles

Pamela Finamore displays a five-foot fall called Wow at the Mid-American Beauty Trade show in Chicago. Model Vee Robert wears September Song while Ava Tomlinson wears Yellow Days. The wigs are crafted from European human hair.

Pamela Finamore Chicago Vee Robert September Song Ava Tomlinson

William Fowler 60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Dr. and Mrs. William Fowler were honored at a family dinner in Columbus Junction marking their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple wed September 9, 1908 in Grandview. Attendants include son William of Pomona Beach California and four daughters in Arlington Massachusetts Omaha Cedar Falls and Columbus Junction. They are credited with 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

William Fowler Dr. Fowler Myrtle L. Walker Grandview William Pompano Beach Calif Carl A. Benz Arlington Mass Robert Mayberry Omaha Raymond J. Schlicher Cedar Falls William McGinnis Columbus Junction

Karen Kriz Feted At Personal Shower

A personal shower was held Monday evening by the Infant of Prague circle of St. Patrick's Catholic church honoring Karen Kriz of 407 A avenue NW. She is the Sept. 21 bride-elect of James Howe of 531 Tenth street.

Infant of Prague St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Karen Kriz A Avenue NW James Howe Tenth Street

Woman Dies After Heart Transplant Baby Born

Cape Town reports claim a donor mother gave birth just before dying, but hospital officials dispute the account. Doctors say the heart recipient, Pieter Johannes Smith, remains in good condition, while a baby was reportedly delivered in the operating room.

Cape Town South Africa Pieter Johannes Smith Die Burger J. G. Burger Groote Schuur Hospital Burger Mambusha Dawushe Transkei Smith

Serve Host Last For Proper Meal

Dear Abby advises guests are served first and the host last as proper etiquette. The column also covers marriage advice including a letter from Shook in SF about a fiancé’s close friend’s warnings and a purse theft incident at a luncheon, urging disclosure to the host.

Abby G.S Eric Bruce Seattle

Marian Whittle and J R Brockman wed in Elkader

Marian Eileen Whittle and J Richard Brockman exchanged wedding vows at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Elkader in a 12 30 ceremony officiated by Rev L B Striegel. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids after a southern states honeymoon.

Elkader St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Marian Eileen Whittle J. Richard Brockman L. B. Striegel Kountry Manor National Ambrose Whittle Albert Brockman Fort Madison Mr. Brockman Joann Mahoney Cedar Rapids Martha Brockman Louis Brockman Francis Marvin Lowell Whittle Janice Whittle Peter Evans

Kristine Johnson Pledges Kappa Delta at OU Norman

Miss Kristine Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert M L Johnson of 3811 Northwood Drive NE has pledged Kappa Delta sorority at the University of Oklahoma Norman campus.

Kristine Johnson Robert M. L. Johnson Northwood Drive Kappa Delta Sorority University of Oklahoma At Norman

Buffet Supper To Honor Miss Novak And Fiance

Miss Jean Novak and her fiancé Robert Long will be honored at a 6 30 p m buffet supper and couple s shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Arthur L Hauskins at 3025 Twelfth Avenue SE. Also announced is a linen shower at 7 30 p m Tuesday hosted by Mrs R R Stary and Mrs John Bickel. The couple plans to wed September 21.

Jean Novak Robert Long Arthur L. Hauskins Twelfth Avenue E. H. Christensen Hauskins R. R.stary John Bickel Hillcrest Drive Miss Novak Cottage Grove Avenue Mr. Long Thirtieth Street

Women's Golf Par Three Winners Crown Swingers Tourney

The Par 3 Swingers three club tourney Monday crowned Mrs. John Cahill for most troubled and most trouble on No 1, Mrs. Joe Marsh for low strokes on No 9 and low net, Rozie Schermerhorn for low gross and low putts, and Betty Berndt for high putts. The Monday night close marks the season end.

John Cahill Joe Marsh Rozie Schermerhorn Betty Berndt

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George McArthur Tain Vietnam United States Ban Me Thuot Vernon Road Abigail van Buren Shook Los Angeles Deon Siyounkers Simmons Marian Whittle J.R. Brockman Sussex Drive Mt. Mercy College University of Iowa Penick and Ford, Ltd Mrs. Brockman Kappa Delta Chapman Boddicker
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