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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1971
Page
2
The article traces bellows from 11th century practice to modern times, noting pear shaped domestic bellows with leather sides and a pair of handles to force air. Blacksmiths used double bellows for a continuous air stream while homemakers employed occasional blasts to revive dying flames.
Questions on antique glass animals tobacco tins and Currier and Ives pottery lead to identifications and cleaning advice. Authors Ralph and Terry Kovel answer about horse brasses bottle marks and 19th century to early 20th century pieces while listing price guides and books for collectors.
Leo Ramirez of Newark was surprised at his Burdick Street home with more than 120 friends and relatives as his wife Mrs. Leo G Ramirez and his siblings organized a Mexican dinner and champagne toast for his 44th birthday. Guests included sons Joseph and Adrian and their families. grandchildren Cynthia and David Bernal Jr. Mr. Ramirez, born in Madera, has lived in Newark 13 years and works for Gerber Baby Foods in Oakland for over 27 years.
The engagement of Mary Lu Mappes to Lawrence Testa is announced by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert William Mappes of Fremont. A September 12 wedding is planned at Temple Emanu-El in San Jose.
Fre mont Art Association hosts guest speaker Russell Tripp at the Fremont Community Center. Doors open 7 p.m. meeting begins 7 30. Tripp will demonstrate his oils and slides in a realist style inspired by masters. He has works in De Young Museum and galleries in Carmel Santa Cruz Monterey Maui.
The newlyweds Don Wellington Armstrong III and Virginia Avila sealed vows at St Edward’s Catholic Church Newark. The bride wore a white satin and lily lace gown with a scalloped neckline. Attendants included maid of honor Loraine Avila and bridesmaids Michiko Avila Susan Armstrong and Pauline dela O. Best man Michael Bowles and ushers Cy Teunemoto Greg Treanor William Armstrong. A buffet reception followed in Fremont at the United Auto Workers Hall. The bride, a 1970 Newark High School alumna, works at Carlos Bee Residence Hall Hayward. the groom, also a Newark High School graduate class of 1970, is a mechanic at Automotive Discount Center Fremont.
Winners announced by the Tremont Duplicate Bridge Club. March 27 results list multiple pairs across 1st to 6th place, with names including Hayward, Bazeux, Moll-Nel, Wels, Hood, Putkey, Towers, Ong, Newman, Moser, Givens. April 2 results show leading N S and E W pairs like Dillard-Vick and Bruington- Benjamin, plus ties. The note lists venues: Gondolier Room at Lido Lanes Newark and Blacow School Fremont, with weekly playtimes.
Mrs Keith Medieros will present slides on Spain at 8 o clock tonight for the Preceptor Beta Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. The Fremont home of Mrs Fred Alexander hosts at 788 Vanda Way with program chair Mrs Harl Evans organizing. Xi Theta Chi Chapter members Mrs Glenn Webb Mrs Jack Förstler and Mrs Raymond Jarvis may be invited to join Preceptor Beta Delta and be installed in May.
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