Great Uncle's Christmas Carol Inspires Hazel Willey
Hazel Willey of Marietta recalls Silent Night as a lifelong influence. The carol's origins trace to her great-uncle Franz Gruber who composed the music after Joseph Mohr penned the words on Christmas Eve 1818.
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Marietta, Ohio
Hazel Willey
Joseph Mohr
Franz Gruber
Mohr
Oberndorf
Alps
Gruber
Mrs. Willey
Willey
Franz
Cincinnati
Marietta
Ohio
Janice Moore and Alvin Patterson Bride and Groom Married
Miss Janice Eurdine Moore and Alvin Kent Patterson wed at First Presbyterian Church in Marion. The ceremony at 6:30 p.m. followed vows by Rev. David Hay. The couple and families are listed with addresses in Hiawatha Theropolis Casper and more. A reception for 200 preceded a trip to Pennsylvania and a Rainbow Boulevard residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Marion
Janice Eurdine Moore
Rainbow Boulevard
Hiawatha
Alvin Kent Patterson
Eighth Avenue
Mario
David Hay
Claire F. Moore
Laurel Jane NE
Moore
Harold L. Patterson II
Thermopolis
Wyo
Craig Spicher
Pat Canney
Wendy Walsh
Kymm Moore
Kevin Moore
Melissa and
Elizabeth Humphreys
Randy Jon Walsh
Barry Walsh
Welcome Wagon Couples Event Plans New Year Party
A New Year’s Eve party is planned for next Sunday at 8 in the home of the Lynn Dubys at 600 Twenty seventh street NE. Attendees should reserve by Tuesday by calling Mrs. Tom Page at 365-5035.
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Lynn Dubys
Twentyseventh Street
Tom Page
Ragsdale-Smith Vows Exchanged at Wesley United Methodist
Keota and Ames couple Ragsdale and Smith exchanged nuptial vows at 1 30 PM with Rev Don Callan officiating at Wesley United Methodist church. The bride wore a light blue crepe dress with lace sleeves and a matching veil. An attendant pairing included Vivian Jean Bushore and Gerald C Smith Jr. A noon reception for 30 followed at the Golden Buckle in Keota. The couple plans to reside in Keota with Mr Smith employed by Jensen Construction Co in Des Moines.
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Keota
Roberta Pearl Ragsdale
Ira J. Bushore
Ames
Gerald Clark Smith
Lester G. Smith
Don Callan
Wesley United Methodist Church
Vivian Jean Bushore
Gerald C. Smith, Jr
Golden Buckle
Smith
Jensen Construction Co
Des Moines
Children Are Taller When They Awaken
Researchers at Walter Reed Hospital studied over 100 children and found they can be up to 2.5 cm taller in the morning than later in the day. The study notes daily height variations and seasonal changes in linear growth.
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Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
Miss Ironside and R J Nelson Married in Iowa City
Miss Susan Marie Ironside and Robert Jay Nelson wed at St. Wenceslaus Catholic church in Iowa City. The ceremony was led by Rev. Dennis Colter with a 11 30 a m service and a private buffet for 35 at the Longbranch Supper Club. The couple, both of Iowa City, plan to reside there.
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St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Susan Marie Ironside
Robert Jay Nelson
Iowa City
Thomas E. Ironside
J Street
Arlon T. Nelson
B Avenue
Dennis Colter
Greg Paulsen
John
Bill Ironside
Longbranch
Trophy of Alps Built To Honor Rome's Glory
Monte Carlo report on the Trophy of the Alps monument at La Turbie near Monaco. The 1,575 foot high promontory top offers dramatic views. a drive up the Alps provides a scenic ascent from Monte Carlo. A separate note suggests adding rhinestone pins to a wool dress.
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Alps
Rome
Monte Carlo
Monaco
Riviera
France
la Turbie
Tete de Chien
Bell bottom knitting pattern for Teenage Dolls by Ruth Ann Gable
Reader shares a detailed bell bottom pattern for Teenage Dolls with instructions, material list, and shaping steps. The letter compliments the columnist and suggests color contrast ideas and a yarn bow detail, ending with holiday wishes.
Engagements Cedar Rapids-Chevyl Regn fsance by Iowa Electric Light Olds
The article notes an April 28 wedding set by the Cedar Rapids couple, with details about the bride-elect and her family. It references the Carlson family and local addresses, while mixing in obscured astronomy terms and scattered names.
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Cedar Rapids
Chevyl
Iowa Electric Light Olds
C Street
Kurt and Power Co
Presley- Carlson
E Avenue NW
Planterian Church
Jerome F. Stramel
Drinkward Street
Carlson
Donald Big Dipper
Medi- Carlsons
EF Avenue
Europe
Charles’ Wain
Charlemagne
Kmart West
Wagon
Engagements of Reichman and Holland Couples in Iowa
Mr. and Mrs. Paul H Reichman of Oxford announce the engagement of their daughter Myra Jean to Vernon L Volesky son of Mr. and Mrs Lawrence W Volesky route two Cedar Rapids Engaged to his brother Ronald Lee Volesky is Miss Mary Louise Holland daughter of Mrs James M Holland also of Oxford and the late Mr Holland Miss Reichman a University of Iowa sophomore and her fiancé works for Cry O Vac Co division of W R Grace Co They will marry in late summer Miss Holland is employed by Amana Refrigeration Inc and her fiancé serves in the navy in San Diego Calif They will marry July 21.
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Paul H. Reichman
Oxford
Myra Jean
Vernon L. Volesky
Lawrence W. Volesky
Route Two
Cedar Rapids
Ronald Lee Volesky
Mary Louise Holland
James M. Holland
Mr. Holland
Reichman
University of Iowa
Cry-O-Vac Co
W. R. Grace Co
Miss Holland
Amana Refrigeration, Inc
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Griswold Safranek Repeat Nuptials in Marion Church
Miss Nancy Jean Griswold of Zion Illinois and John F Safranek of DeWitt Iowa renewed their wedding vows at a 430 PM ceremony on Saturday in First United Methodist Church Marion officiated by Rev Glen W Lamb A 75 guest reception followed in the church fellowship hall The couple will reside in Zion after a brief wedding trip She is a Navy nurse stationed at Great Lakes He works for Bechtel Corp in Palo The wedding included attendants and family from Illinois Nebraska Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa.
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Nancy Jean Griswold
Zion, Ill
John F. Safranek
Seventeenth Street
First United Methodist Church
Marion
Glen W. Lamb
Leon E. Griswold
Tenth Avenue
John O
Dennis G. Safranek
Madison
Wis
Allen Haynes
Winona
Minn
Dave Marshall
Mike Safranek
DeWitt
Zion
Vinton Miss Christine Brock Weds Steven Anderson
Miss Christine Anne Brock daughter of Mr and Mrs John Brock Britt married Steven C Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Paul E Anderson Vinton on November 23 in the home of the bridegroom’s parents. Dr Harold E Bernhard Cedar Falls performed the 11 o clock ceremony followed by a family supper and a 5 o clock reception. The couple resides near Shellsburg where the groom farms and both attend Iowa State University. Ascot founded in 1711 by Queen Anne is noted.
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Tyrol
Janice Moore Is
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Ding
Pennsylvania
Kirkwood Community College
Nazette, Hendrickson, Marner & Humphreys
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Collins Radio Co
Mrs. Patterson
Pyro-Sentinel
Paul Harvey
Network Data Processing Corporation Consumer Products Division
Ragsdale-Smith
Miss Ironside
R.j.nelson
Nelson
University
Dental College
U. of I
University’s College of Medicine
Alpha Kappa ‘Kappa Medical Fraternity
Mrs. Nelson
Peg’s Beaute Salon
29Th Street
Ruth Ann Gable
Mrs. Gable
Duane Konicek
Belle Plaine
Gable
Inc
Next St
Dipper
Appliance Specialties Corporation
Center PT. RD. NE
Miss Reihman
Nancy Griswold
John Safranek
Pital School of Nursing
Safranek
Bechtel Corp
Palo
Mrs. Safranek
Ascot Course
Ascot
Queen Anne
Christ
Newport's Flowers, Inc
Wilson Avenue
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