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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1978

Page

34

Carrie Ann West and David Fitkin Wed Saturday at West-Fitkin Assembly

Carrie Ann West daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin R West Jr and David W Fitkin son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Fitkin wed at West-Fitkin First Assembly of God Church Saturday at 2 pm A reception for 250 followed The bride wore a candlelight crepe gown with Venise lace and a fingertip veil The groom is an electronic technician at Collins Radio The couple will live at the groom s address with both families attending a rehearsal dinner Friday night at the Holiday Inn

First Assembly of God Church Carrie Ann West Marvin R. West Jr Meadowdale Drive David W. Fitkin 29Th St James McCoy Fitkin Wayne Fitkin Cedar Falls Karen Cook Poplar Bluff Joe Cook

Miller Mears Unite In Spring Catholic Nuptials At St Matthew

DiAnna Jo Miller and James Bradley Mears wed at St Matthew Catholic Church on a Saturday two o’clock ceremony. Rev Ron Friedell officiated and 150 guests attended a reception at the Holiday Inn. The bride’s gown featured Venise lace and a cathedral train with attendants in pink gowns. The couple reside at 300 31st St NE and 3701 Sprucewood Dr NE and work at Jan's Plaza Salon and Nesper Sign Advertising respectively.

DiAnna Jo Miller 31St St James Bradley Mears Sprucewood Drive St. Matthew Catholic Church Ron Friedell Holiday Inn Milo D. Miller I Harper Diana Mears San Jose Calif George Mears Willis Texas Jerome Rettler Davenport Milo D. Miller III Linda Fishel Cathy Hensch Jenifer Fishel Troy Miller 31St Street Jan’s Plaza Salon Nesper Sign Advertising

Bunting Blake Marriage Vows in Marion Iowa

Joan Marie Bunting and John Joseph Blake exchanged wedding vows Saturday in Marion at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The 1 p.m. ceremony was followed by a 150-guest reception at the Farm Bureau Building. The bride wore an organza and Venise lace gown. the groom is employed by Delaney and Kelly Construction.

Joan Marie Bunting John W. Bunting Valleyview Drive Marion John Joesph Blake Second St John P. Blake Waukon St. Joseph Catholic Church J. David Pepper Farm Bureau

Miersen and Kistner Wed in Marion Ceremony

Lela Marie Miersen and Arthur C. Kistner Jr. were married Friday at 7 p.m. in the home of Craig and Mrs Horak in Marion. The bride, in a satin gown, will reside in Washington D.C. where she serves in the U.S. Air Force and her husband works as a helicopter mechanic.

Lela Marie Miersen Arthur C. Kistner Jr Otto Zwanziger Craig Horak 19Th Ave Marion Kenneth L. Harford Lindale Drive Kenneth Nally North Attleboro Mass

Van Cleave Black fusion marks Sigourney wedding

Jacqueline Jean Van Cleave and Gary Wayne Black of Sigourney wed at Delta Christian Church on February 11 officiated by Rev. Richard Pomeroy. The couple reside in Sigourney with the groom employed at Blackie's Food Market and the bride at H.M. Don, D.O. She is Kirkwood graduate.

Jacqueline Jean van Cleave Gary Wayne Black Sigourney Delta Christian Church Richard Pomeroy Don Awtry Melvin van Cleave 16Th Ave Orin Black Lola Arbogast Bostwick Fla Linda Linnenkamp Iowa City Janice DeWeese Keswick Shirley Hollingsworth Pam Strohman Cedar Falls Laurie Black Terry Spurgeon Cedar Blackie’s Food Market H.M. Don, D.O Kirkwood Community College

Harper Kelley wedding ties families in Iowa and Arizona

Debra Ann Harper and Charles E. Kelley wed at Asbury United Methodist Church with 150 guests. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Dennis Covington and bridesmaids Deanna Kelley and Karen Girenis. The couple will live at the groom’s Marion address. she works for Younkers and he for Stark’s. The Congo River note follows.

James A. Harper Gilbert Ariz Thomas E. Kelley 28Th St Marion Dennis Covington Hopkinton Karen Girenis

Haas-Snitker wedding seals WAUKON union at St Patrick

Julie Kay Haas and Michael James Snitker were married in a 1 p.m. ceremony at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Rev. James L. Miller officiating. The bride is a senior at Waukon High School and employed at Quandahls Food Ranch. the groom works at Dale's Refrigeration.

Waukon St. Patrick Catholic Church Julie Kay Haas Michael James Snitker James L. Miller Vincent Haas James Snitker Dale Waukon High School Quandahls Food Ranch

Butz Azinger Marries in Concordia Lutheran Church

Jean Butz and Daniel T. Azinger wed at Concordia Lutheran Church in a 7 p.m. ceremony officiated by Rev. Paul Scheidt. The reception followed for 300 guests at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The couple will reside at the bridegroom’s address. both are employed by Northwestern Bell and Cherry Burrell respectively with a Florida wedding trip planned.

Concordia Lutheran Church Jean Butz Daniel T. Azinger 12Th Ave Paul Scheidt Vincent Butz Watkins Butz Thomas M. Azinger Sharon Lane James Ferry Diane Kelly Rick Cohn Greg Keiper Darrell Sparks Pat Casey Omaha Neb Greg Stieger Mick Azinger Lotus Schwartz Beth Azinger Knights of Columbus Florida Northwestern Bell Cherry Burrell

Wedding deadlines set for Sunday Gazette notices

The Gazette requires wedding notices to be submitted to the Family Focus office by Tuesday noon for Sunday publication. Notices or photos received after one week will appear in abbreviated form with no photo. Forms are available in the Family Focus office. call 398 8286 for details.

the Gazette Family Focus Family Focus Office

Long outing by Anton Haislan in early 1900s Paris

Anton Haislan spent 22 months pushing his wife and daughter in a carriage, covering about 15 000 miles through the streets of Paris, a remarkable endurance feat noted in the era.

Anton Haislan Paris

Wenndt-Thomson Vows In Mechanicville Church Ceremony

Kristi Renee Wenndt daughter of the Clifford Wenndts married James Allen Thomson son of the Francis Thomsons Saturday evening at St Pauls Lutheran Church Mechanicsville. The 6 30 ceremony was performed by the Rev Martin Stahl with Mrs James Carter of Lexington Nebraska serving as maid of honor.

Ferguson-Archibald wedding ties Arizona to Iowa couples

Archibald Ferguson of Bonita Archibald Casa Grande and James Ruther Ferguson of Phoenix wed Friday February 10 in a Phoenix Wedding Chapel ceremony. Attendants Brenda Cooper and Steve Beebe led a 100 guest reception. The couple plans Las Vegas for their honeymoon and will live in Phoenix.

Bonita Archibald Casa Grande Ariz James Ruther Ferguson Phoenix Eldon Glenn Archibald James A. Ferguson Meadowdale Drive Brenda Cooper Steve Beebe Las Vegas Nev Dakota State College Madison S.D Delta Diversified Enterprises Inc Tempe Tempe Junior College

Redfearn and Norton Bride and Groom Wed in Center Point

Judy M. Redfearn and Mark A. Norton exchanged marriage vows on Saturday February 11 at 10 30 AM in the First Christian Church Center Point The bride's parents are Joyce Chamberlain Cooper and N Gregory Redfearn The groom is the son of Kenneth and Mrs Norton of Aberdeen South Dakota Norton works as a test technician with Collins Radio Anamosa

Center Point Judy M. Redfearn Mark A. Norton Joe Jones First Christian Church Joyce Chamberlain Cooper N. Gregory Redfearn Norton Kenneth Norton Aberdeen S.D Collins Radio Anamosa

Schulte Franzenburg Wedding at St Michael Church

Tracey Louise Schulte and Dean Alex Franzenburg wed at St Michael Catholic Church in Norway on Saturday 1 p m officiated by Revs Robert J Saunders and Donald Bruggeman. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs James Kahle and bridesmaid Mrs Michael Malloy with best man Kevin Albers and groomsman Greg Franzenburg. Reception followed at Blairstown Legion Hall. The couple will reside in Keystone. The bride is a St Luke’s School of Nursing graduate employed at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton. The groom, a University of Iowa graduate, works on a farm.

Kristin Oxley Mechanicsville Russell Voss Tipton Tina Thomson Ronald Snyder Kirk Wennet Danny Thomson Ricky Thomson Charles Coon Harold Baxa Lisbon Cary Rhoads James Carter Lexington Neb Michelle Clark Jeffrey Heath Mercy Hospital School of Radiologic Technology Mercy Hospital Norway St. Michael Catholic Church Tracey Louise Schulte Alex Franzenburg Robert J. Saunders Donald Bruggeman Sylvester F. Schultes Robert L. Franzenburgs Keystone James Kahle Marengo Michael Malloy Omaha Kevin Albers Cedar Rapids Greg Franzenburg Donald Franzenburg Dennis Albers Luzerne Blairstown Legion Hall California St. Luke’s School of Professional Nursing

Wichman Brecht Nupial Held at Little Brown Church

Theresa Marie Wichman became the bride of Mark Allen Brecht in a 1 p.m. ceremony at the Little Brown Church Nashua. They are children of Neil and family and George Brecht. 300 guests attended a 4 p.m. Legion Hall reception in Troy Mills.

Theresa Marie Wichman Neil Victor Wichmans Coldstream Ave Mark Allen Brecht George Brechts Walker Little Brown Church Nashua Ralph Wedeking

Johnson Grizel Vows In North Liberty Nuptials

Ruth Ann Johnson of North Liberty became the bride of Frank James Grizel on Saturday. The ceremony was at the bride’s brother-in-law and sister’s home in North Liberty with Rev. Charles Mehaffey officiating. A reception for 60 followed. The couple will reside in North Liberty with both families noted.

Ruth Ann Johnson North Liberty Frank James Grizel Charles Mehaffey William Heald Golden Court L.W. Johnson Ottumwa Earl Grizel Iowa City Julie Ann Johnson Monmouth

Potatoes hog garden space for a family of five

Horticulurist Orrin Turnquist says 100 feet of potato row with 10 pounds seed yields one to two bushels on average. A family of five may need 10 to 20 bushels for winter use. He suggests planting early potatoes between rows of vining crops to save space and allow vines to spread. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.

Washington UPS Orrin C. Turnquist USDA University of Minnesota Turnquist

Pierre Renoir Birth Noted on This Date 1841

On this date in 1841 French painter Pierre Renoir was born, marking a notable entry in art history. His works bridged Impressionist influence with evolving modern styles, influencing contemporary painters.

Pierre Renoir

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