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Home / Cedar Rapids LSA Celebrates 35th Anniversary, 1978

Cedar Rapids LSA Celebrates 35th Anniversary, 1978

by Diane Findlay, updated April 2026

I remember the excitement of participating in the planning and hosting of this celebration as a fairly new believer and member of the Cedar Rapids LSA. It was a very special evening. Guests included Ruth Moffett and Knight of Baháʼu’lláh Gayle Woolson. I don’t remember many details but I know we especially enjoyed offering a bar featuring non-alcoholic drinks with names like “Millie Collins” (instead of Tom Collins), and “Foretaste of Paradise.” I also remember that Gayle Woolson, who had a much greater appreciation for the importance of preserving Baháʼí history than I did at the time, insisted on taking so many pictures that it felt, to me, like a disruption of the flow and joy of the evening. I understand her better now! Perhaps others will remember more and add comments.

The lst photo shows the LSA at the time: Back row left to right: Bob Findlay, Diane Findlay, Todd Snell, Jim Siegling. Front row: Cathy Smith, Rose Snell, Frank Pourahmadi, Wendy Schamberger, Edna Wilson

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