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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1969

Page

4

Wedding Above the Clouds in a Hot Air Balloon

In Palm Springs California a couple from Los Angeles George Elmstran 44 and Lois Mercer 37 married in a hot air balloon gondola. The ceremony was led by Rev Philip Gehlahar using a bullhorn as the balloon hovered. The balloon could not bear the extra weight so the officiant aborted the full ceremony. The couple flew about a mile before departing for Lake Arrowhead California for their honeymoon by car.

Palm Springs Calif UPI George Elmstran Lois Mercer Los Angeles Philip Gehlahar St. John's Lutheran Church el Segundo Alope

Woman helps Marine officer in unexpected airport gift

Fogerty, a 19 year old Marine from St Louis, was $12 short for airfare to Camp Pendleton when a woman at Los Angeles International Airport offered to cover the amount. He sought her name and address to repay, but was given only the name of the Institute for the Deaf in St. Louis. He plans to send $100 from his savings to the school. In a separate note a Malaysian woman at Keang offered a marriage proposal to a man seeking protection.

Fogerty St. Louis Camp Pendleton Calif Los Keang Malaysia Angeles The Central Institute For the Deaf Louis Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick ,T Abby Navy

Yamela Darrow Weds In Secret Monticello Area Details

Yamela Darrow married James Lux in a secret ceremony at 4 15 PM in the Galena Illinois courthouse with Judge J R Hansten officiating. The couple plans to reside in Center Junction and the bride is daughter of Miss Pamela Darrow and Ed Hoyers. The bridegroom works at Monticello Creamery and a reception for 200 guests followed at the Community building in Center Junction.

Monticello Pamela Darrow Ed Hoyers James Lux Ralph Lux J. R. Hansten Galena Ill

Dear Abby Advice Seeks Calm After Husband’s Death

DEAR ABBY answers a flood of advice questions from readers. A widow asks how to choose among myriad tips after her husband’s sudden heart attack. Abby urges delaying big decisions, avoiding selling or buying, and taking time to adjust. The column also covers calling etiquette, teenage pregnancy, a son’s engagement, and a wife dealing with her husband’s frequent nights out.

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