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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1973

Page

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Mail Order Bride Called Gift of God in North Carolina

In Wagram, North Carolina, 73 year old storekeeper J T Rowell wed Lucy Bell Hulett after advertising for a wife aged 20 to 45. Rowell says God joined them. the couple married in Bennettsville, South Carolina, and speak of happiness and spiritual fulfillment amid busy lives running a country store.

Gift of God Wagram, N.C UPI J. T. Rowell Rowell Southern Pines Lucy Bell Hulett Bennettsville S.C Here J. T Lucy Bell Hulett Rowell Mr. Rowell Wagram N.C Hulett

Connie Rudish and Steve Luker wed at SPRINGVILLE First Methodist

Connie Anna Rudish and Steve Luker were married Saturday at 12 30 PM at Springville First Methodist Church with Rev Clive Cook presiding. The bride wore an Empire Venise lace and crepe gown with Victorian neckline and A line skirt, matched by a lace mantilla. Attendants included maid of honor Debbie Rudish and bridesmaids Karen Rudish Kathy Harper Betty Biggart. Best man John Vanda and groomsmen Mike Rudish Scott Luker. After a brief trip, the couple will reside at 700 Thirty fifth Street Marion.

Springville — First Pete Rudish Harry Luker Anamosa Debbie Rudish Karen Rudish Kathy Harper Betty Biggart John Vanda Mike Rudish Scott Luker Gary Schuch Scotty Schuch Thirty-fifth Street Marion Lehdigh Standard Service Kmart Stores

Miss Karen Jansa Feted With Bridal Showers

Miss Karen Jansa bride elect of James Joens was honored at two showers over the weekend. A couples taco party at the George Joens cabin in Coralville drew 70 guests, assisted by the Joens family. Another shower with about 100 guests was held Friday at St Wenceslaus school gym.

Karen Jansa James Joens George Joens Coralville Frank Joens St. Wenceslaus School Leonard Jansas Route Two Cedar Rapids J Street

Women golfers claim weekend medals in local event

Mrs. Brian Frisch was medalist and Miss Kathy Zamastil won first place in the weekend event. Birdies were recorded by Mrs. Frisch, Leo Kammerer, A D Cline, and Charles Barta. Other finishers include Mrs. Kammerer fifth, Mrs. Gene Carson tenth, Mrs. Gile Dills thirteenth, Mrs. George Schmidt seventeenth, and Mrs. Joe Nemic twentieth.

Brian Frisch Kathy Zamastil Mmes. Frisch Leo Kammerer A. D. Cline Charles Barta Kammerer Gene Carson Gile Dills George Schmidt Joe Nemic

Rebecca Drexler Honored At Bridal Shower Before Sept Bride

Rebecca Drexler daughter of Mr and Mrs Keith Drexler was honored at a Sunday bridal shower hosted by Miss Pat Robinson at 3013 Ravenwood Terrace NW with co hosts Miss Shirley Shetler and Miss Joyce Moynihan. The Sept 22 wedding to Bertram Spore Jr of Fairfax is announced.

Rebecca Lyn Drexler Keith Drexler Ravenwood Terrace Pat Robinson Edgewood Road Shirley Shetler Joyce Moynihan Drexler Bertram Spore, Jr Fairfax Bertram Spore Alva Montgomery Manchester

Local Horses Sweep Iowa State Fair Show Honors

Cedar Rapids area entries dominated the Des Moines event with Sin Mystic an Arabian owned by Carole Gauger of Gauger stables Marion winning three firsts in Park Open Formal Driving and English Pleasure. Carolann owned by Rockwood Farm Cedar Rapids captured first in the $300 Fine Harness Amateur stake.

Cedar Rapids Des Moines Sin Mystic Carole Gauger Gauger Marion Carolann Rockwood Farm, Inc

Bridge Winners Named for Howell Movement at YWCA

Winners were Mrs. Thomas Mullin and Clyde Nowlin first. second were Mrs. Grace Eyman and Mrs. Frank J. Zeman. Next game set for 7:30 Wednesday at the YWCA.

Howell YWCA Thomas Mullin Clyde Nowlin Grace Eyman Frank J. Zeman

Twilight Golf Winners Tallied at Sunday Play

Twenty six players hit the links Sunday with prizes awarded to Mrs. R. J. Simmer and John Stewart. Mrs Don Gibbs chipped in an approach and birdies came from John Stewart, John Lewis, and Robert Brown. Clubhouse hosts were Gilbert Knotts and at home hosts were the Simmers, assisted by the Carl Badgers.

R. J. Simmer John Stewart Don Gibbs Mr. Stewart John Lewis Robert Brown Gilbert Knotts the Simmers Carl Badgers

Preparation H reduces hemorrhoid swelling and pain

Doctors find Preparation H effectively shrinks inflamed hemorrhoidal tissue and provides hours of relief from pain and itching. Tests in New York and Washington DC among hundreds of patients confirm its benefits. Millions buy this unscripted remedy yearly.

New York Washington D.C

Writer denies being hired to dig up political dirt

New York writer Lucianne Goldberg says she rode with George McGovern's campaign as a reporter for Murray Chotiner, denying she was asked to seek salacious or illegal information. Chotiner and Goldberg differ on salary and purpose, while Nixon associates and the White House declined comment.

New York UPI Free Lance Lucianne C. Goldberg Nixon George McGovern Washington Star News Secret Service Chotiner Key Biscayne Fla White House McGovern Face the Nation

Navy Hospital Worker Walks Off Her Job

Andrea D Sternberg a 20 year old hospital apprentice at Portsmouth naval hospital resigned on Wednesday and has not returned to work. The New York City native cited lack of equal opportunities and criticized night shifts and lack of escort services for women in a high crime area.

Navy Portsmouth Andrea D. Sternberg Sternberg New York City Portsmouth Naval Hospital

Marriage vows bonded Karen Lauridsen and James Towers

Karen R. Lauridsen and James M. Towers exchanged vows in a 7 o clock ceremony at the Sioux City church. The reception for 200 followed with family and friends in attendance. The couple, both University of Iowa graduates, plan a wedding trip to the New England states and will reside in Iowa City.

Sioux City Karen R. Lauridsen James M. Towers Charles M. Towers Wyoming Milton Nothdraft Charles Wallace Bob Wickstrom Ann Schrader Ron Green New England States Towers University of Iowa U. of I

Anniversary Dance Honors Fairfax Couple at Swisher

Mr. and Mrs. Lubert Reif celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a Friday night dance at Dance- Mar ballroom Swisher. They wed August 10 1948 in Cedar Rapids. Their children Wayne of Kadienna Okinawa Arnold Lloyd and Dale live at home. One grandchild.

Fairfax Lubert Reif Dance- Mar Swisher Reif Wilma Kadera Cedar Rapids Wayne Kadeiia Okinawa Arnold Lloyd Dale

Bride Pamela Etten Weds Timothy Brustkern In Monticello Home

Pamela Mae Etten daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Etten of Monticello wed Timothy Lee Brustkern Saturday in a 7 pm ceremony at the bridegroom parents home. The gown featured Schiffli embroidered organza and Venise lace with a chapel mantilla. A reception for 150 followed. the couple will live in Monticello where Brustkern works at Energy Manufacturing.

Mr. and Rowley Pamela Mae Etten Eugene Etten Monticello Timothy Lee Brustkern Denton Ericson Alvin Brustkern Schiffli Brustkern Energy Manufacturing Kirkwood Community College

Unwitting Shower Sparks Town Embarrassment

Dear Abby responds to a small town wedding shower fiasco where 80 invited women were set for a reception but only 15 attended. The failure stemmed from hostesses sharing phone lists and friends not calling, leaving the shower a humiliating miss.

Abby

LaDonna Curttright Honored at Bever Park Bridal Shower

A Friday evening bridal shower at Bever Park honored Miss LaDonna Curttright daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Curttright 377 Twenty first Street SE. Co hosts Mrs James Marchese and Mrs Virgil Van Amburg and 18 guests attended. Miss Curttright to marry Kenneth Grout 1037 Clifton Street NE son of Mrs Ray I Grout of Tingley.

Bever Park LaDonna Curttright C. E. Curttright Twenty-first Street James Marchese Virgil van Amburg Curt‘tright Kenneth Grout Clifton Street Ray I. Grout Tingley

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Dollie L. Smith Justice of the Peace Mrs. Rowell Society For Women Features Connie Rudish Steve Luker Mrs. Luker Ellis Rebecca Drexler Twilight Golf Twin Pines Ben Hagetes Qiana Karen Lauridsen Mark Towers Greg Dave Towers Chuck Ripperton Steve Peterson David Miller Mr. Green Carleton W. Lauridsen Juliet Janet Towers Jon Towers Grace Riddly T. J. Bitterly Iowa City 3Rd Ave Pamela M. Etten Mr. Brustkern Lois Oswald Jim Wilson Denis Beck al Brustkern Deanne Brustkern Michael Eby Mrs. Brustkern Los Angeles Calif Ladonna DR. Craven Ist Ave Mason City Alberta Dale’s Wikextr Center Point Road Elaine Powers Town & Country Shopping Center Celaine Powers Elaine Yvers
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