Marines Name Tillie Nam Queen in Vietnam Fan Letter
A Cedar Rapids serviceman’s letter from Vietnam describes Marines loving Tillie Lugenheimer over Hollywood stars. The note asks for an autographed photo and mentions readers hoping Tillie has sisters or friends who could write to the troops. The piece closes with a light joke and a sign-off listing many names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Nam
Tillie Lugenheimer
Tillie
Playboy
Cedar Rapids
Nam
Riends
Leonard ‘Pfeifer
Dennis Knowtton
John Haluska
Trusng-Jhi-Thu
James” L.bell
Little Bell
Bill’ Agnoletti
John F. Dowell
Stephen
McClain
George Xutta III
Poni Jodoigo
T. E
Letter to editor complains of poor quality and lurid images
A reader laments the newspaper’s shrinking size and poor print while condemning front page “rotten pictures.” She objects to editor Tillie Lugenheimer’s role and cites Lee Grant’s era, urging subscription cancellation. The editor defends content and notes personal connections, inviting more letters to the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Grant
Robert R. Thompson
Avenue N. W
Tillie Lugenheimer
Gazette
Norberg
Des Moines Register
Capitol
C-T
Handwriting analysis promises clues to personality and crime
The article explains handwriting analysis or graphology, detailing six basic strokes that form letters and reveal traits. It notes forgery detection relies on comparing signatures, warns graphology is not admissible in court, and mentions upcoming pieces and classes for beginners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert PP
Carson
Europe
America
Ex-husband laments welfare and child support disputes in Iowa
In Cedar Rapids Iowa a man accuses county attorney Mgr Faches of pressuring him to pay child support while alleging his ex wife and her new husband misuse welfare and commodity funds. He claims his back injury construction work limits earnings and cites alcohol-related welfare withdrawals and rent requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raitor
Faches
Welfare Dept
Mgr. Faches
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Minister and Cousin Sentenced in Counterfeiting Case
Two men, Nelson Ray Short and Willie Ray Short, were sentenced in federal court to five years each for counterfeiting. They were arrested at a service station near Burkesville last summer after attempting to pass counterfeit money near the Kentucky Tennessee border. Nelson Short testified he used a duplicating machine for church work out of curiosity and planned to move to a smaller church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
Burkesville
Nelson Ray ‘Short
Church of Christ
Willie Ray Short
U.S
Mac Swinford
Nelson Short
Gama‘iel
Barr
Willie Short
Kentucky
Tennessee
Secret Service
James Johnson
Nelson
WAACs Train in Texas Fort Sam Houston
Private Margaret L Flockhart and Private Linda L Horn completed a medical specialist course on December 15 at Fort Sam Houston Army Training Center. During the eight week program they trained in advanced first aid and assisting doctors in Army hospitals in the United States and overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Houston
Tex
Women’s Corps
Margaret L Flockhart
Donald R. Flockhart
E. Broadway
Stanwood
Linda L. Horn
Marvin W. F.C. Horn
Lombard St
Clarentee
Army At Training Center
Ft. Sam Houston Ree
United States
Troy Predicts Game Scores
CT's Sports Forecaster Tommy Troy dominated last week with 11 of 13 correct predictions. The page prints his forecasts in light type alongside the actual scores in bold, showing near-perfect performance and a summary of the prior week’s results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Troy
Tommy
Troy's Sports Forecasts From TOMMY TROY
Football bowls list major games with scores including Penn State over Florida State 17 to 9 in the Gator Bowl and Tennessee over Oklahoma 20 to 7 in the Rose Bowl. Basketball forecasts cover Columbia Duke Princeton St Louis West Virginia and others with varied scores and matchups. A brief anecdote about a telephone conversation follows, then more basketball and college results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Rutgers
Dayton
Louisville
Duke
Virginia
Mississippi
Furman
New Mexico
West Texas
State
Ne Mexico
C. State
Williams &Mits
C State
Williams& Mara
Texas State
Texas A& McAg
Texas A&mgs
Princeton
Navy
St. Josephs
Providence
St. Louis
Missouri
Seattle
Evansville
Texas Christian
Loyola
West Virginia
Richmond
Christmas Meaning to Eastern Christians in the Middle East
Christmas is observed three times by Eastern Christians in the Middle East due to calendar differences. Western Christmas on December 25, Greek Orthodox on January 7, and Armenian Orthodox on January 19 with Epiphany services nearby. The season features midnight liturgies, incense, icons, and grand processions, with fasting from November 15 and rich familial celebrations on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USMC
Citizen-Times
Chuck Dunham
Middle East
Justinian
Jordan River
Russia
Christ
Christmas Services at St Johns Eastern Orthodox Church
The Christmas Liturgy will be held at St Johns Eastern Orthodox Church Cedar Rapids on 600 7th St SE Sunday Dec 24 Confession from 1000 PM to 1100 PM There will be no Liturgy Sunday morning Rt Rev Msgr Alexander George pastor will hold open house Christmas Day Dec 25 from 400 PM to 900 PM
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St. John’s
Eastern Orthodoxk
St. SE
Cedar Repids
Alexander George
Eastern Orthodox Church
Decoupage Christmas Cards Create Long Lasting Art
Save and transform Christmas cards into wood backed decoupage pictures. Glue the image to a block, press to remove air bubbles, trim edges, seal with shellac or varnish, and optionally paint or finish the wood. Use acrylic spray for washability and let the pieces stand alone or group on tables for holiday decor.
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Marines
LAAM
H&s Biy Supply
APO
San Francisco
Calif
Toe
Joe
Seger
Reader
Waacs
Texas
Troy
Penn State
Florida State
Elpaso
Oklahoma
Alabama
Texas A and M
Wyoming
Louisiana State
Jane
California
Indiana
Buffalo
Oakland
San Diego
New York
Cleveland
Dallas
Oolinois
Brigham Young
Illinois
Iowa State
Drake
Michigan State
Butler
Niagara
Bowling’ Green
Temple
Kansas State
Texas-A
Texas- A&m
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