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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1958
Page
3
Nora Martin reports from Rome on spring and summer fashions by Rome haute couturiers who showcase clothes for every woman and occasion. Designers stress femininity and elegance over extreme lines, favoring moderate hemlines that cover the knees and silhouettes with slim hips and supple waists.
Betty Edwards repeats her wedding vows at Anamosa Evangelical church, with a white lace gown over taffeta chosen by Evely Ruth Edwards. The ceremony united her with Wendell Lynn Kenney of Springville as pastor Rev. Lloyd Dutra officiated. reception followed as families and friends celebrated.
Fashion Flash notes spring raincoats feature unbelted silhouettes from straight lines to tent shapes. Textures like corduroy and cotton knits dominate, with wide collars and high pockets as key details. Colors run from black and white to bright pastels, and Paisley prints offer a bold update.
A fragmented text recaps child’s room design focusing on adjustable play and art space with durable furniture and easy erase surfaces. It also reports the Manchester marriage of Maurine Pearl Pierce to Marvin Leroy Sheppard at Manchester Methodist Church with detailed bridal attire and reception plans.
In Manchester St Marys church Friday morning Patricia J Bessey daughter of Mrs Robert Cole and Edwin Bessey wed Hubert Kelchen son of the Kelchens The Rev Robert E Conney officiated The bride wore a waist length taffeta gown with lace and a red rose bouquet A reception for 250 followed from 2 to 4 pm The couple will live in Manchester Mr Kelchen works at Superior Sheet Metal in Cedar Rapids
Gayle Greenman daughter of the Richard E Greenmans of Avenue Road NW has been named a finalist for Ottumwa Mardi Gras queen. She studies at Ottumwa Heights college and St Josephs school of nursing. Crawford honored at baby shower with pink and blue theme hosted by Mrs James F Rozier in Park Avenue SE. Jess Clift installed as musican for Star of Maine Rebekah lodge service. McKinley PTA to host a family chili supper with teen dancing and a movie night at McKinley school Tuesday.
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