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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1961

Page

7

Jacqueline Kennedy Invited to Join Orange County Hunt

Jacqueline Kennedy accepted an invitation to join the Orange County hunt at Glenora estate in Middleburg Virginia but doctors say she cannot hunt this spring after a Caesarean section on November 25. President Kennedy is not part of the invitation, and privacy is requested by the Kennedys with plans for a quiet appearance.

Middleburg UPI Jacqueline Kennedy Orange County Glenora Thomas F. Furness Orange County Hunt Kennedy Furness Caroline Baby John

Miss Frances Wells Weds David Sands in Central City

Miss Frances Lorraine Wells daughter of Mrs LeVerne Manson Manchester wed David Earl Sands son of Mr and Mrs Delmar Sands Sunday at 2 in the Federated church Rev John Durham officiated Miss Ann Ford maid of honor Norman Byers best man Keith Sands brother of the groom and Robert Bowen ushered A reception for 100 guests followed in the church parlors The bridegroom is employed by Collins Radio Co Cedar Rapids and the couple will reside in Central City.

Central City Frances Lorraine Wells LeVerne Manson Manchester David Earl Sands Delmar Sands Federated Church John Durham Ann Ford Norman Byers Keith Sands Robert Bowen Marion Collins Radio Co Cedar Rapids

Poers Return from California Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Poer of 1848 Third Ave SE returned Saturday from a three week trip to San Francisco.

Scott Poer Third Ave. SE San Francisco

George Bakers Note Sixtieth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs George Baker of 1365 Save NE celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the Ox Yoke Inn in Amana. Married February 26 1901 the couple have three children Archie Otho and Helen all of Cedar Rapids along with seven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.

George Baker Save Ox Yoke Inn Amana Archie Otho Helen Cedar Rapids

Signs of spring and fashion trends in the town

Crocus and tulip shoots appear amid muddy shoes as locals note spring hints. A Wall Street Journal report predicts mink pelts and coats may be cheaper this year due to slow sales. The lull in social life rests with Lent and vacations, with many at home for the Iowa Minnesota basketball game heard on the radio.

Signs of the Times The Wall Street Journal

Cedar Rapids Enjoys Unseasonably Warm Weather Burst

The city buzzed as visitors from warm climates brag about pleasant days while Cedar Rapids tests a long spell of ideal weather. Officials note a festive, busy mood as downtown life resumes postpageant or convention activity and social calendars adjust to the bright conditions.

Arizona Florida California Cedar Rapids Southland

Crowds Flock to Eastern Iowa Shops in Sunny Weather

Shoppers mobbed stores across Eastern Iowa taking advantage of perfect weather as locals and visitors from far and wide swarmed in to browse and buy.

Iowa

Weekend visitors for Robert Drakes noted in Hartford City

Mr and Mrs Harry Drake of Hartford City Indiana plan a weekend visit to their son and daughter in law at 3712 Kencrest Drive NE. The notice invites readers to respond with Renay and mentions a significant response from thousands.

Harry Drake Hartford City Ind Renay Robert M. Drake Kencrest Dr

Karen Watson Becomes Bride In Two Cedar Falls Wedding Ceremonies

Karen Mae Watson of Waterloo wed Rex A. Schmitt of Waterloo in a Sunday Methodist ceremony. The Rev. Gordon Major officiated as 175 guests attended a church reception. The bride, a Gates Business College graduate, works at National Bank of Waterloo. the groom is with Waterloo Valve Spring Compressor Co. They plan to live in Waterloo. In Ashbury, Charlene Ann Inge and George W. Martin exchanged vows at 4 pm with Rev. John K. Moore presiding and a matron of honor.

Aurora Karen Mae Watson Waterloo Dale K. Watson Rex A. Schmitt Peter Schmitts Gordon Major Carol Ann Dubacek Cedar Rapids Gail Watson Kenneth Andreson Dennis Thode Cedar Falls Dennis Giesler Humboldt Roger Schmitt Schmitt Gates Business College Asbury Methodist Church Charlene Ann Inge Eave. NE John Paul Inge Santa Ynez Calif George W. Martin Orval Martin Route 3 Marion John K. Moore Finis Wilcox

VFW Auxiliary Attends Second District Meeting in Clinton

Six members of Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary 788 attended a Second District meeting in Clinton Sunday. They included Mines Charles Cook Charles Verda William White J A Gaskill Keith Churchill and Marvin Nemecek.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Clinton Charles Cook Charles Verda William White J. A.gaskill Keith Churchill Marvin Nemecek

Wedding party at home reception for 50 guests

Wilcox served as best man and Orval Martin Jr. acted as usher at a wedding. A reception for 50 guests followed in the bride's home. Mr. Martin is employed by Quaker Oats Co.

Wilcox Orval Martin, Jr Mr. Martin Quaker Oats Co

Ehrke Household Hosts Party For Guests

Mr and Mrs Donald Ehrke at 1031 Thirtieth St SE hosted a Saturday evening party honoring their houseguests for 18 guests. Co hosts were Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sudderberg of Sacramento California and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Packingham. Sudderbergs arrived Thursday for a two week visit. the Mines Sudderberg Ehrke and Packingham are sisters.

Donald Ehrlke Thirtieth St Kenneth R. Sudderberg Sacramento Calif Kenneth Packingham Wiley Bird Sudderbergs Ehrke Sudderberg Packingham

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Jacqueline Hunt Helen Thomas Jack Frances Wells David Sands Mrs Scott Poers Society For Women Bachelor Club Roosevelt Hotel Jim Reeder Second Ave Liz Wetterhus Oakland Rd Jo Holden Jay Hamann First Ave By the Way Elinor Ahern KCRG FIRST Sioux City Ave S.E Desmoines Utd Mackin Paint Co Mt. Vernon Road Robert Drakes First Avenue Karen Watson George Martin VFW Auxiliary Donald Ehrkes Lady Trev Elady Troy Troy Smulekoff Westinghouse Appliances Westinghouse Mfr Westinghouse Electric Price
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