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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1957
Page
14
At West Point, 51 of 546 cadets in the graduating class marry immediately after receiving commissions in a four day Operation Matrimony. Plans include weddings spaced half an hour apart in multiple chapels, with lots drawn for bride choices and logistics managed by cadet families, chaplains, and staff.
The Rinderknecht reunion at Newhall Park elected officers on Sunday with Bill Schirm as president Albert Schirm of Atkins as vice president Mrs Carl Hauskins as secretary and Mrs Bill Gerhold of Atkins as treasurer In all 119 people attended The William Rinderknechts of Cedar Rapids shared details of their Europe trip.
Miss Awana Williams of Dayton Ohio visits her parents Mr and Mrs Harry A Williams at 525 Thirty second Street NE spending five days with them during her trip.
Mary Noble and Robert Wenndt exchanged wedding vows Sunday at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church in Clarence. The ceremony featured a double ring rite with elaborate floral decor and a reception in the church social rooms. The couple will reside in West Branch where the groom works as a piano technician.
Sarajean Marshall daughter of Lyman J Marshall and Richard G Henry son of Elsie V Henry were married in a double ring ceremony at Immaculate Conception Church read by Rev Thomas A Currier. The couple both employed by Allis Chalmers will reside at 410 Seventeenth Street SE.
Mrs. John J. Leonard of Denver served as matron of honor for her sister. She wore a white embroidered cotton satin princess styled dress with a sabrina neckline and pink streamer bow. Mrs. Donald Albaugh wore a gown.
Miss Beverly Brecht daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Brecht and Jack E Corell son of Mr and Mrs E E Corell of Dubuque were married Friday at 3 pm by Justice of the Peace R W Schug. The bride formerly a Waterloo bookkeeper. They left Saturday to reside in Los Angeles where the groom is stationed with the Marines.
Miss Henrietta Harken 843 Third Avenue SE returned Sunday evening from Los Angeles where she visited her sister Mrs S H Thompson for three months.
Audrey Ellen Henderson daughter of the Lawrence Hendersons and William C Metz son of the Carl Metzs of Middle Amana were married Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Alice EUB Community church. The double ring ceremony featured pink and white gladiolus and a lace and nylon tulle wedding gown. The bride wore a seed pearl crown veil and carried a white Bible with pink roses. matron of honor wore mint green crystalette over taffeta. Willard Dickel was best man with ushers Dale Metz and Norman Henderson. A reception for 150 followed. The couple will live in Middle Amana after a wedding trip.
Ed Brown son of Walter M. Brown graduated May 26 from Kemper Military School junior college in Boonville Missouri. Paul Maney son of Dr and Mrs Paul V Maney named to Athletic Honor Society as a high school junior.
Carpet care advice notes that proper cleaning preserves the appearance of wall to wall carpeting. A new product named Blue Lustre claims to clean and fluff beat down paths and remove spots, with a textile engineer calling it the best found. One half gallon cleans three 9 by 12 rugs, applied with a long handle brush. Kilian's Notions Street Floor.
The Sunday ceremony at 2 p.m. united Evelyn Blaha daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Blaha 601 Fifteenth Ave SW with James W Seeley son of Mr and Mrs Warren J Seeley of Dunlap The First Presbyterian church provided nuptial music and Palm Decor was used for the vows The couple will reside in Fayetteville North Carolina.
Mrs. Effie Peyton was honored at a Sunday family picnic for her seventy seventh birthday at Bever Park. Seventy four people attended.
Faye A Stewart daughter of Mrs Allan M Stewart and Merle S Pangburn son of the Pangburns Marshalltown wed at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Rev John P Woods officiated the double ring ceremony with soloist and organist sisters in attendance. Bride wore navy lace dress with white orchid corsage. reception for 65 followed. The couple to honeymoon near northern lakes and will reside with the bride's mother after July 1.
American Legion auxiliary members assisted Sunday at the chaplain's service at the Veterans' hospital in Iowa City. Christine Nelson provided solo vocals and several members aided patients in wheelchairs.
Miss Sharon Duncan entertained 40 couples at a Coke tall party on Saturday evening before the dance. Miss Sandra Anne Koury hosted 115 senior class members at a post prom party at her home.
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