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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1961

Page

3

Religious Yule Cards Increase Across Christmas Selections

In Dedham Mass major publishers report a record share of religious motifs in Christmas cards. About 35 percent of over 3 billion mailed cards will feature religious designs, up 2 percent from 1960, reflecting a steady postwar shift toward emphasizing the holiday's religious meaning. The Madonna and Child leads, followed by the Three Wise Men and the Holy Family.

Dedham Mass Rust Craft Institute Institute New England

Old Golf Cart Caddy Home Tools

If Santa plans to replace your mate s tired golf carrier don t discard it. The golf bag will make an ideal carrier for cleaning gear mops brooms and long handled brushes and sponges fit into the compartment for clubs. Cleaning accessories cloth wax and soap fit into the zippered pocket.

Santa

Dorothy Stone Weds Winford Pettit at Strawberry Point

Dorothy Stone daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Stone married Winford Pettit son of Mrs Lad Pettit of Spartanburg South Carolina at Strawberry Point Saturday night Justice Harvey performed the ceremony. A reception followed at the bride’s home with the Stone family hosting. The couple will reside in Strawberry Point.

Strawberry Point Justice Harvey Dorothy Stone Walter R. Stone Winford Pettit Lad Pettit Spartanburg S.C Pettit Walter Stone

Ne-O-Ki-Ya Hosts Christmas Dinner Party

The Ne-O-Ki-Ya group held a Christmas dinner and party Monday at Cheri Brunson’s home 1630 Texas Ave NE. Guests played games and exchanged gifts in a festive gathering.

Cheri Brunson Texas Ave

Weavers Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Ted Weavers observe their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with an open house at Peace United church from 2 to 5 Sunday. The couple has four sons.

Gladbrook Ted Weavers Peace United Church

Princess Alexandra Returns From Far East Tour

Princess Alexandra of Kent is back in London after a 27,000 mile Far East tour. She arrived at London airport to a welcome by her mother Princess Marina her brother the Duke of Kent and ambassadors from Japan Thailand Burma and Libya who had welcomed her abroad.

London Princess Alexandra of Kent Far East Marina Duke of Kent Japan Thailand Burma Libya

George B. Specht Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed

Mr and Mrs George B Specht were honored at an open house in Reinbeck to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary The couple married December 12 1911 and farmed near Reinbeck before moving into town Mr Specht is also a carpenter and farmer

Reinbeck George B. Specht Libbie Albert Mr. Specht

Greta Zurcher Wed To Fred Schuchmann

Miss Greta Zurcher daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Zurcher married Fred Schuchmann son of Mr and Mrs Paul Schuchmann at a Lutheran church in Farmersburg Attending were Mrs Daniel Gabel and Paul Schuchmann Jr The bride worked for Lutheran Mutual Insurance Co in Waverly The groom works for Iowa National Mutual Insurance Co in Cedar Rapids and they plan to live at 1614 Bever Ave Cedar Rapids.

Farmersburg Greta Zurcher Herbert Zurcher Fred Schuchmann Paul. Schuchmann Strawberry Point Daniel Gabel Fort Madison Paul Schuchmann, Jr Lutheran Mutual Insurance Co Waverly Iowa National Mutual Insurance Co Cedar Rapids Beverave. SE

Virginia Luckey Weds James Moldenhauer in Detroit

The marriage of Detroit physician Dr. Virginia M. Luckey daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Luckey and James Moldenhauer of East Chicago Ind was solemnized Saturday at 3 in Wesley chapel Metropolitan Methodist church Detroit The groom a Gary Ind school system teacher. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Richard Evans Monroe Mich. Dr Luckey a Howard University College of Medicine graduate interns at Receiving Hospital Detroit.

Riverside Virginia M. Luckey Detroit Carl Luckey James Moldenhauer East Chicago Ind Wesley Chapel Metropolitan Methodist Church Oscar Moldenhauer Tomah Wis Richard Evans Monroe, Mich Luckey Howard University College of Medicine Washington, D.C Receiving Hospital Gary, Ind

Plan Yule Ahead Home Decoration Ideas

A note to jot down attractive holiday home decor ideas and store them for future use. Save locations mentally or physically to implement the plans next year.

Elizabeth Confined To Room By Illness In London

Queen Elizabeth II was confined to her room with a feverish chill at Buckingham Palace. A spokesman said she canceled meetings with Prime Minister Macmillan and Guinea’s new ambassador while receiving treatment at home. The 35 year old monarch had just returned from a four week West Africa Commonwealth tour.

London Elizabeth II Buckingham Palace Macmillan Guinea Pakistan

African origin of high fashion jewelry noted

A new gold plated metal bib necklace draws from traditional African neck rings worn by long-necked tribes. The piece loops around the neck, starting at the chin and extending to the chest, reflecting cultural influence in contemporary styling.

Milady

Freedom and education cited as key issues in colonial tensions

James Farmer warns freedom is crucial to prevent global conflict, while Marion Way Jr notes education threatens Portuguese rule in Angola as missionaries face expulsion. The exchange highlights independence pressures and the urgency of societal change.

James Farmer The Congress of Racial Equality Marion Way, Jr Angola

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