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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1972
Page
7
Mesquakie Indians on southern Tama settlement near the Towa river revive arts crafts and music. They confront cultural loss from modernization and begin reclaiming traditions such as basket weaving, noted for distinctive designs and movable handles.
Beadwork thrives as younger Mesquakies learn from mothers and leaders like Mrs John Papakee. Jane Mauskemo teaches her 13 year old niece Joni beadwork patterns for necklaces pins and rosettes while using soft leather and tiny beads. Papakee uses a small loom to craft intricate pieces reflecting community artistry.
Lella Lasley and family showcase beadwork handbags necklaces belts and costumes as the Mesqualie Pow Wow approaches. Vanessa Brown, a Mesqualite granddaughter, earned Girls State honors while preparations include self taught beadwork on looms and heavy materials. The event runs Thursday through Sunday with ceremonial dances and crafts for sale.
Jacqueline Lockridge and James Melhats wed in a Sunday ceremony at United Victor Wallace Church. The bride wore a blue straw gown with lace mantilla and a pillbox headpiece, with orchids in her bouquet. Attendants included Sherry Lockridge as maid of honor and Susan Lockridge. groomsmen included Ardit Armstrong and Mike Wallace as ring bearer.
Miss Joan Dinsdale and Mike Reuman exchanged nuptial vows Friday at the United Church of Christ Traer with Rev. Robert Opperman officiating. The couple, both Cornell College graduates, plan a wedding trip to Colorado and California after a reception for about 250 guests.
In St Marys Catholic Church Vining Miss Dora Eilen Junge and Gary Stanley Zmolek wed with Rev Joseph Surovy presiding. The couple will reside in Marshalltown after a Colorado honeymoon. both work locally. DuCal next: Cedar Rapids women return from Europe after a 22 day tour.
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