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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1966
Page
2
Paris designers showcase long coats over mini skirts with mid calf coverage and fur accents. Simonetta Fabiani features bold boots and sheer fabrics while Balmain emphasizes waistlines and leather belts, signaling shifting trends in haute couture.
The summer students of Mrs. Robert M Neff at 190 Eighth Avenue SW were presented in a recital Monday at the Adeline Neff music studio. Piano and organ selections were performed by Vickie Ferguson Marlene Jediicka Becky Allen Kathy Lorene and Bill Gretten.
Mr and Mrs C M Harberts also known as Hank and their daughter Judy Kay of Arcadia California are visiting Cedar Rapids residents Earl Lorenzens at 2011 Cac Lane SW for three weeks arriving Sunday they will stay through the middle of the month
Mr and Mrs L Wayne Young hosted a Sunday family picnic at Ellis Park in honor of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Burton Thomas of Charleston NC Eighty two attended the event at the address 1219 Forty second Street SE as host couple and guests gathered for the occasion
The Mines Charles Leipold and Robert Smoker won first place in the Howell movement at the Roosevelt hotel. Mr and Mrs Bernie Thill from Eau Claire Wisconsin placed second. Stanley Hladik elected commander of Kubik Finch Post American Legion succeeding Gene Rotter.
Curtis Webster has been re-elected president of the Allamakee County Historical Society, according to a report in The Gazette. The organization continues to pursue local history preservation and community programs under his leadership.
White House pastry chef Ferdinand Louvat will bake a seven layer white fruit and chocolate cake for Luci Baines Johnson, topped with live lilies in the valley. The 300 pound cake will be decorated with sugar swans white roses and lilies of the valley with guest Arthur Godfrey among those invited for the August ceremony.
Miss Penny Purviance, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Purviance, will wed David Mineck on Sept 3. Hostess Kay Johnson entertained 20 guests at a linen shower, with co-hostesses Mrs George Lowe and Mrs Richard Gerber. The couple’s home addresses are noted in the event details.
Mrs DJ Griffin hosts a noon luncheon and shower for Miss Carol L Stek of Iowa City at Elmcrest Golf and Country Club. Gift group to present. Miss Stek and fiance Ben Douglas of 304 Thirtieth Street SE plan August wedding. Daughter of John W Stek of New Sharon.
Miss Judith Mary Langenberg daughter of the Langenbergs married James Clair Beaty foster son of the Schnoebelins at St. Mary's Catholic Church Iowa City on Saturday at 11. Rev Eugene Benda officiated. The bride wore organza over taffeta with chapel train and carried orchids with white mums. Sister Mrs Richard Murphy was matron of honor with bridesmaids Linda Cooney and Pamela Hansen. Best man William Hamilton and groomsmen Carl Schmidt Larry Dautremont. ushers Donald Langenberg and Robert Robertson. A reception followed at the Eagles Lodge. The bride worked at First National Bank and the groom at Sheller Manufacturing and McDonald's. he will attend Wayne State Teachers College this fall.
Barbara Petsel of Cedar Rapids Miss Wool of 1965 presented her credentials as royal ambassador of the American wool industry in New York. The 20 year old auburn haired beauty wore the $250 000 crown while recounting a ten day stay of theater visits shopping and sightseeing and noted a 20 city tour beginning Saturday with appearances and media work. She plans a return to college after the tour ends in September with a White House visit and a Mexico City side trip included.
Ten people attend the National Supreme Assembly of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls in Denver this week. Miss Vicki King of Iowa acts as acting supreme worthy advisor. Cedar Rapids attendees include Betsy Allen Janet Churchill JoAnn Heaton Janice Briggs Denise Heaton Omer McGlaughlin Ben Baggerly Floyd King and Robert Fugate. The assembly ends Friday.
Miss Virginia Hall, Aug 20 bride elect of Robert Ross Jr, will be feted at a kitchen shower Tuesday evening at 8. Hostess is Mrs. Sam Miller with 1016 guests. Co hosts include Mrs Myron Yoder and Mrs Vernon Ellingson. Miss Hall is daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Hall.
Mrs. Ivan Cummings was elected president at a Monday meeting held at Mabel Bernards home 1408 Fourth Avenue SE. Also chosen were Mrs. H L Henkle as vice president Miss Mattie Tschirgi secretary and Mrs. Amos Berry treasurer.
Miss Jean Dorothy Harduck and Frank C. Marshall wed July 16 in Our Lady of Lourdes Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church. The groom, a Wisconsin alumnus with a Michigan master's, hails from Kenosha and Cedar Rapids. the bride trained as a nurse in Toledo Ohio. After a Hawaii honeymoon the couple will reside in Northridge California.
The Monaco royal family gathered on a palace balcony to listen to a concert by the U.S. Air Force Band. Prince Rainier held Princess Stephanie while Princess Grace hosted her nieces Suzan and Ann Kelly and Princess Caroline joined in the listening scene.
Announcement lists Miss Mary Borden Burck of San Francisco and Rodney William Stevens of Portland Oregon as engaged. Miss Burck is daughter of the late Gail Burck and Barbara Dixon. Stevens is son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Stevens. They plan to marry August 27 in Charlevoix.
Information on advance registrations for a two day gladiolus show and a four day garden flower show at the Iowa fair was released by floral department officials. Eligible entries include dozens of premium classes in specimens arrangements and other artistic categories with junior divisions for under 12 and ages 12 to 16.
Brand on Adella Zamora and her two children of Venezuela arrive to visit Adella's father Pete Morilla and sister Ethel standing relatives in this town.
Mrs Charles Daws will host a linen shower Tuesday for Miss Jeanine Myers at the future groom’s home 2075 Eighth avenue Marion. Miss Myers daughter of Richard P Myers 1043 Thirty second street NE. The groom to be Aaron L Abernathy son of the Melvin Abernathys of 2075 Eighth avenue Marion. The event honors the bride to be and is attended by 25 guests.
Mrs. F Gerald Johnson led day one as 18 hole medalist scoring 8 over par. Mrs Frank Bedell was 9 hole medalist with 46. Thirty five players entered the three day event. Mrs C J Pappas claimed medalist honors Monday evening with the fewest putts. Birdie balls were carded by Mines players William Hoppran Norman Schumacher and Kenneth Packingham.
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