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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1968

Page

7

Astronauts Wives Observe Silent Christmas Eve Vigil

Seabrook Texas Apollo 8 mission loomed as Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders neared the moon. Wives kept quiet vigil at home in Houston and at the Anders Lovell and Borman residences while family and friends gathered in subdued celebration and support.

Seabrook Texas Upni Houston Apollo Control Center Frank Borman James Lovell William Anders Anders

White House scene centers on two month old Lucinda Robb

A two month old granddaughter of President and Mrs Lyndon B Johnson drew attention at the White House on Monday as the president patted her while her mother Mrs Charles Robb held her. In Barrington Iowa Pamela Jackie Thompson and Mark Donald Wilson wed at St Matthew Lutheran church with a reception and plans to live at 920 Hudson Avenue Iowa City. Wilson a senior at the University of Iowa and affiliated with Sigma Nu while his bride is a senior at the university and a Kappa Kappa Gamma.

Lucinda Robb Lyndon B. Johnson White House Charles Robb Wisconsin Hudson Avenue Iowa City Wilson University of Iowa Sigma Nu Lloyd’s Supper Club

Reception Honors for Mr and Mrs William Miles Davis

Mrs Wendl J Kremenak hosted a Sunday reception at Roosevelt hotel for her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Miles Davis of Washington DC. About one hundred guests attended. The couple wed December 1941 at St Ann's in DC with Msgr Joseph Corbett officiating. Mrs Davis is Patricia Jean Kremenak. She is Mt Mercy graduate now employed by the federal government. Mr Davis, son of Miles Davis of Eugene Oregon, works for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. They will return to Washington Sunday.

Wendl J. Kremenak Sixteenth Avenue SW Roosevelt Hotel William Miles Davis Washington, D.C St. Ann’s Catholic Church Msgr Joseph Corbett Mt. Mercy College Davis Miles Davis Eugene, Ore The Chesapeake and Potomac, Telephone Co Washington

Open House Planned for Paul Haerther and Wife

A church service at 2 will precede an open house in St. Stephen's Lutheran Church Sunday, honoring Mr and Mrs Paul Haerther on their 40th wedding anniversary. The event runs until 6 PM with attendance invited.

Atkins St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church Paul Haerther

Miss Chrystal Cutbirth Weds William Fallis in Ottumwa

Miss Chrystal Cutbirth and William David Fallis wed in a 5 45 PM ceremony at St. Andrew Church Ottumwa conducted by Rev Carl Orr. The bride daughter of Mrs Warren Cutbirth and the late Mr Cutbirth former Ottumwa teacher. the groom son of Mr and Mrs William J Fallis Fairfax. Honeymoon in Mexico followed a bridal luncheon.

Davenport Craig Cutbirth Chrystal Cutbirth Ottumwa William David Fallis St. Andrew Bresbeyterian Church Carl Orr Warren Cutbirth Cutbirth Faltis William J. Faltis Fairfax Sharon Stroud Aurora Barbara Honor Joyce Fallis Fredrickson David W. Kent Westminster Presbyterian Mexico Augustana Col- Fellowship Hall Lege Rock Island Ill Quintus Kendall Dennis Faltis University of Iowa W.T. Kendall Neil Raabe Iowa Twelfth Avenue SE Cedar Marvin ‘Trachta and Dickment Security Commission Rapids Cecelia Natalini Linda Chidester Linda Darby Wilfred Eugene Kendall Steve Kehrer Cedar Rapids Stan Rattorn Hugh Byron Nesbitt Bill Corn

Miss Vicki Doud Weds Dennis Waterbeck in Blairs town

Miss Vicki Doud and Dennis Waterbeck exchanged wedding vows in a 7 o’clock ceremony at United Calvary Methodist church. Rev. L. L. Musser officiated. Parents were Harold Doud and Leonard Waterbeck of Belle Plaine. The bride wore champagne crepe with a silk veil and aurora borealis crown. Miss Carol Waterbeck was maid of honor. Debbie Jackson and Mrs. Tom Cranston were attendants. Allen Waterbeck served as best man. groomsmen Carl Kolars and Byron Witt. ushers Harlan McCaw and Ronald Wauters.

Blairstown Vicki Doud Dennis Waterbeck United Calvary Methodist Church L. L. Musser Harold Doud Leonard Waterbeck Belle Plaine Cedar Rapids Waterbeck Carol Waterbeck Debbie Jackson Tom Cranston Allen Waterbeck Carl Kolars Byron Witt Harlan McCaw Ronald Wauters Lisa Young Kevin

Miss Marian McGinnis Weds Dr E B Marjolais at Jowa City

Miss Marian Elizabeth McGinnis and Dr E B Marjolais wed at Jowa City First United Methodist Church in a 7 pm ceremony conducted by Dr E H Hancock. The couple plans to live in Iowa City where both are employed. she is a University of Iowa graduate and hospital staffer, he a University orthopedic resident pursuing a PhD.

Jowa City First United Methodist Church Marian Elizabeth McGinnis E. B. Mar Jolais E. H. Hancock William L. McGinnis Columbus Junction Ernest A. Marsolais Basa Sara McGinnis Leonard Malmberg William Wagi ‘Ner Marshais Iowa City University of Iowa University Hospitals Marsolais University U. of I

McCaw Couple Wed. Des Moines Plans After Ceremony

Flower girl and ring bearer accompanied a couple who married in a ceremony. A reception followed at the American Legion hall. Both graduates of the American Institute of Business will live in Des Moines where the bridegroom works for Riekes Equipment Co. The bride has been employed by Collins Radio Co.

McCaw American Legion Hall American Institute of Business Des Moines Riekes Equipment Co Collins Radio Co

Marilee Sonka Becomes Bride in Rock Island Civil Rite

In a civil ceremony at 11:30 Saturday Miss Marilee Jeanne Sonka became the bride of Michael Eugene Dulin, son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Dulin of Vinton. The couple reside with the bride’s parents and work in Cedar Rapids.

Rock Island, Ill Marilee Jeanne Sonkal Michael Eugene Dulin Glenn Dulin Vinton Frank J. Sonka Eighth Street NW Cedar Rapids

Kann-Patten Vows Exchanged at St. Jude's

Miss Susan Yose Kann and Spec. 4c Douglas A. Patten wed in a 1 PM ceremony at St. Jude's Catholic church. Rev. John M. Gregory presided. Parents listed as Delbert Karm and George D. Patten. The bride wore a velvet gown with maribou trim and carried feathered mums. Matron of honor Mrs. Thomas Hoover and bridesmaid Pamela Rohrer wore red velvet gowns. Vern Stark served as best man.

Don R. Thompson Faille Gail Engelking Cindi Banger Sally Smith Jill Wilson Richard Olson John Adams Richard Proctor William Blanchard Roger L. Smith Mr. Thompson St. Jude's Susan Yose Kann Spec Douglas A. Patten John M. Gregory Delbert Karm Sue Lane George ‘D. Patten Peace Avenue NW Jack Frost Thomas Hoover Pamela Rohrer Dior Vern Stark Rod

Rehearsal Event and Wedding Details Highlight Newport News Couple

Kann brother of the bride served as groomsman with rushers Jack Alberts and William Buechel. A reception for 150 guests followed at Cedar View Country Club. The newlyweds plan to live in Newport News Virginia where the bridegroom is stationed with the army. Parents of the groom hosted a rehearsal dinner Friday at Tony's Steak House.

Kann Jack Alberts William Buechel Ghven Cedar View Country Club Newport News Tony

Ride on Fire Engine Is Wish of Lifetime

Teignmouth England Miss Frances Bright 75 fulfilled a lifelong wish for Christmas to ride a fire engine. Visiting relatives in Exmoor she had never before seen a fire engine. nephew Doug Chappell arranged a spin with the Teignmouth fire brigade.

Teignmouth England UPI Frances Bright Miss Bright Exmoor Doug Chappell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Thompson Society For Women Mark Wilson David Scott Gregory Anders Borman National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lovell Marilyn Lovell W. M. Davis Paul Haerthers C.R. Man Hlinois Miss Cutbirth Iowa Manufacturing Co Iowa Wesleyan College Channel 9 Mrs. Kendall Mrs. Faltis Miss McGinnis James Mershon Mr. Malmberg Walter Gower Gary Pies Mike Shelley Marsh Eagles Lodge Los Angeles Lakers Phoenix Suns Kcrg-Tv Dourt's Restaurant Montrose Stan Ashby Frank Dolan Margaret Flynn Jean Ashby First Avenue NE Mrs. Waterbeck Washington and Jefferson Jeff Johnson Linden Drive Chris Jordan Sixth Avenue Sue Estes Washington Avenue Jim Block Country Club Parkway Good Times Orchestra Duane Crock Jefferson High Eagles Hall Pam Marion Sixth Street Kirkpatrick Davanne NW Mary Dighton Marsha Andrews Marilee Sonka Mr. Dulin Christiansen Brothers Mrs. Dulin Drs. Marr and I Weber Mabel Bailey Third St. SE
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