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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1969

Page

2

First U S Nurse Dies in Hostile Vietnam Action

UPI reports 25-year-old Army nurse 1st Lt. Sharon A. Lane of Canton Ohio is the first woman in U S armed forces killed in action in Vietnam. A 122mm rocket at Chu Lai hospital wounded 25 Vietnamese civilians and a U S medical corpsman while Lane died from throat shrapnel. Lane had written to her father she wished to help in Vietnam and planned to reenlist. she had been in Vietnam six weeks.

Saigon UPI Vietnam Sharon A. Lane Canton Ohio U.S Miss Lane Chu Lai Mss Lane John Lane

Miss Copp Weds Richard Harder in Maquoketa Church Ceremony

Miss Diane Copp daughter of Allen D Copps New Berlin Wis and Richard W Harder son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Harder Delmar were married Sunday at the United Church of Christ Maquoketa. Officiating were Rev Chandler Adams and Rev Richard Chartier assisted. A reception followed. Maid of honor was Bonnie Harder with Tammy Theis and Laura Swanger as bridesmaids. Best man Brian Denk and groomsman Marlowe Schagel. Ushers Kenneth Copp and Allen Holtz. The couple will reside in Maquoketa for the summer. Mrs Harder plans to intern as a medical technologist at Rockford Memorial in September. He is a Wisconsin State grad.

Maquoreta United Church of Christ Diane Copp Allen D. Copps New Berlin Wis Richard W. Harder Arnold Harder Delmar Chandler Adams Richard Chartier Congregational Church Platteville Bonnie Harder Tammy Theis Laura Swanger Brian Denk Marlowe Schagel Kenneth Copp Allen Holtz Maquoketa Harder Wisconsin State University Rockford Memorial Hospital Rockford Ill Wisconsin State

Miss Pauline Meroshek Receives American Airlines Wings

Miss Pauline Mary Meroshek daughter of Mr and Mrs William Meroshek is awarded the silver wings of an American Airlines stewardess She has been assigned flight duty out of Chicago with the carrier and begins her duties from the Windy City location

Pauline Mary Meroshek William Meroshek Vernon American Airlines Chicago

Showers Honor June Bride Elect Miss Jane Van de Roovaart

Miss Jane Van de Roovaart, who will wed James B. Haynes Jr. on June 28, is feted at several pre nuptial events. Hostesses include Mrs. Richard E. Scherling, Mrs. John Huston Jr., and a Cedar Rapids Country club luncheon with five hostesses. Earlier, she joined five other brides elect at a punch party hosted by Mrs. H. Cedric Hahn.

Jane van de Roovaart James B. Haynes, Jr James Brevard Haynes Murfreesboro Tenn Richard E. Scherling Twenty-seventh Street Drive John Huston, Jr Robert F. Vane Grande Avenue SE Julie van de Roovaart Cedar Rapids Country Club Thomas F. Lang C. P. Hunter, Jr B. L. Anderson Cyril L. Kegler L. W. van Nostrand

Shower for Elizabeth Dillard Before Aug 9 wedding

Mrs. Richard Brisbin and Mrs. Bruce Boland host a miscellaneous shower for Miss Elizabeth Dillard, who will wed John R. Cherry on August 9. Twenty four guests invited at the Brisbin residence on Mt. Vernon road SE. Dillard is the daughter of Coren T. Dillards of Altavista Virginia and visiting Cherry's parents, the W. R. Cherrys, 2650 Country Club Parkway SE.

Richard Brisbin Bruce Boland Elizabeth Dillard John R. Cherry Brisbin Mt. Vernon Road Miss Dillard Coren T. Dillards Altavista Mr. Cherry W. R. Cherrys Country Club Parkway

Miss Reuther Is Bride in Virginia Ceremony

Miss Boorn married Ronald Charles Wolfe in a St Pauls church ceremony at 7 30 pm. Bride wore a cage gown of silk and carried a cascade bouquet of yellow roses and white camellias. Best man was Douglas Wolfe. ushers included Roger Reuther and William Boorn. They will reside in Coralville with brides parents listing Montrose as origin.

Dale Reuthers Montrose Douglas Wolfe Richard Wolfe Michael Long Steve Schau Roger Reuther William Boorn Deverie Rudd Jenna Brown Kevin Wolfe Robert Keller George Rudd William

Miss Henderson Weds Mr LaRue at Nashua Church

In Manchester Jean Ann Henderson married Boyd LaRue with Rev Glen Utterbeck presiding at 3 pm The couple’s parents are Alvin Henderson and B D Black all of Manchester The bride's sister Janet Henderson and Ed Cook attended After a Minnesota honeymoon they will reside at Wartburg trailer court Waverly Jean Ann Henderson attends Wartburg College and Boyd LaRue studies at Mason City Junior College.

Manchester Little Brown Nashua Jean Ann Henderson Boyd LaRue Glen Utterbeck Alvin Henderson B. D. Black Janet Henderson Ed Cook Minnesota Wartburg Waverly Wartburg College Mason City Junior College

Asper Sleep Tablets Offer Safe Sleep Formula

New York chemist introduces Asper Sleep tablets combining anti histamine sedative and aspirin in one non habit forming pill. Promises fast onset steady sleep with no barbiturates and a money back guarantee. Available at druggists with directed use for better sleep tonight.

New York

Frances Nemec Medalist On First Day Of Junior Golf

Frances Nemec was medalist on the first day of junior golf Monday. Group I winners were Kathy Meier Teresa Jost and Polly Burns. Group II winners were Cindy Aller Connie Bowers Teresa Stockton and Sue Bousley. Nine hole winners were Sue Ropp medalist Jane Strothman average golfer and Julie Middleton most golf.

Frances Nemec Kathy Meier Teresa Jost Polly Burns Cindy Aller Connie Bowers Teresa Stockton Sue Bousley Sue Ropp Jane Strothman Julie Middleton Sue Konsdorf Janet Middleton Angie Statler Ann Kanak

Showers Honor Carole Lynch in Marion Iowa

Miss Carole Lynch daughter of the William H Lynches of Marion will be honored at several showers hosted by local residents. Hosts include Mrs Keith Morian Mrs Everett Martinson Mrs Doug Borland and Eileen Burns with a Monday 7 PM shower at the Frank Rudish home. A Prairie Chapel church shower occurred Monday evening with multiple co-hostesses. The couple is to be married June 21.

Carole Lynch William H. Lynches Larick Drive Marion Keith Morian Knollshire Drive Doug Borland Eileen ‘Burns Frank Rudishes Miss Lynch Garry Rudish Prairie Chapel Church Eugene Novak Milton Arnold Robert Hay Don Beck Norman Nielson

Miss Virginia Denmead Honored At Bridal Luncheon

Miss Virginia Denmead was honored at a bridal luncheon Monday at the home of Mrs. Sandy Bassin, 359 Twenty-first street SE. Co-hostess was Mrs. Claude Ross of Columbus Junction. Denmead is the bride elect of Terry Gaston, son of the Lee Stewarts, 656 Thirty-fifth street SE.

Virginia Denmead Sandy Bassin Twenty-first Street Claude Ross Columbus Junction Denmead Roy G. McLean Thirty-fifth Street Terry Gaston Lee Stewarts

Mrs Reed Nelson visiting in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Reed C Nelson a former Cedar Rapids resident arrived Monday for a month long visit with her friends and sister in law Mrs Wade H Nelson and nephew Robert W Nelson of 371 Fifteenth Street SE She has visited her brother in Santana Florida and will go to Denver before returning to Oakland California

Reed C. Nelson Cedar Rapids Wade H. Nelson Robert W. Nelson Fifteenth Street Santana Fla Denver Oakland Calif

Miss Haworth Weds Patrick Connerly in Kenwood Church

Kristine Haworth and Patrick Connerly were united in marriage Saturday at 4 at the Kenwood Presbyterian church. The Rev Donald Jarverts officiated. Parents are Mr and Mrs W R Haworth of 312 Twenty eighth Street Drive SE and the Robert Connerlys of Rushville Indiana. The bride’s sister Mrs Paul Ogren of Maryville Tennessee was matron of honor. Judy Suter of Pandora Ohio was bridesmaid. Thomas Passo of Indianapolis served as best man. Groomsman was Ronald Connerly and Kent Haworth, brothers of the bride, ushered. Following a trip to the Ozarks the couple will reside in Indianapolis where Mr Connerly is attending Indiana University School of Medicine. The bride, who attended Earlham College, will enter Butler University in Indianapolis.

Kristine Haworth Patrick Connerly Kenwood Presbyterian Church Donald Jarverts W. R. ‘Haworth Twenty-eighth Street Drive Robert Connerlys Rushville Ind Paul Ogren Maryville Tenn Judy Suter Pandora Ohio Thomas Passo Indianapolis Ronald Connerly Gary Kent Haworth Ozarks Connerly Indiana University School of Medicine Earlham College Richmond Butler University

Nancy Kloos Is Married Saturday

Miss Nancy Kloos daughter of Mrs Darlene Fortner married William D Henderson Jr son of William D Henderson and Mrs Evelyn Lancing in a 1030 ceremony at St Marks Methodist Church Rev G M Field officiated. The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Dan Puckhaber and will reside at 2040 Glass Road NE after a wedding trip to Minneapolis. Henderson works as a truck driver.

Nancy Kloos Darlene Fortner Third Avenue William D. Henderson, Jr William D. Henderson Wilson Avenue Evelyn Lancing Fifteenth Avenue G. M. Field St. Mark’s Methodist Church Dan Puckhaber Minneapolis

Jeanne Anne Konzen Weds John Paul Rowe in Marion

Miss Jeanne Anne Konzen and John Paul Rowe were married Saturday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Marion. The bride wore silk organza over peau de soie with rosepoint lace and a cathedral train. attendants included Diane and Donna Konzen and Donna Rowe. A reception followed at Indian Creek Country Club. The couple will reside in San Diego after Rowe's Navy posting.

Jeanne Anne Konzen John Paul Rowe San Diego Calif David Burrell Notre Dame Ind St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Marion Elmer M Konzen Twenty-fourth Street Paul E. Bowes Elgin Ill Diane Donna Donna Rowe

Controversial Teacher Resigns In Somerville

Somerville School Committee accepts the resignation of Eleanor Sobel after a dispute over a seventh grade Vietnam War essay remark. The committee had suspended Sobel last week for asking if a deceased soldier’s life was worth the war, but lifted the suspension before accepting her resignation effective immediately.

Somerville Mass Eleanor Sobe Sheila McNabb Vietnam

Miss Carpenter and Dennis Roth Wed in Guttenberg

Miss Virginia Carpenter daughter of Mrs. Jennie Carpenter and the late Mr. Carpenter married Dennis Roth son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Roth in a 7 30 ceremony at St John s Lutheran church. The couple will reside in Guttenberg where the bridegroom works at Ted s service station and the bride at Ertl s in Dyersville.

Guttenberg Virginia Carpenter Dennis Roth St. John’s Lutheran Church Jennie Carpenter Volga Mr. Carpenter Ted Roth Ertl’s Dyersville Ted

Nine Springville Girls Receive Wohelo Award

Nine Springville Camp Fire Horizon club girls were awarded the Wohelo medallion at a ceremony held Friday at the Presbyterian church. Recipients included Carol Frisch Laura Grant Donna Hoffman Jean Kelley Diane Kinkead Sandy McGrew Mary Jean McKee Sandra Nielsen and Kathy Stewart, all freshly graduated from Springville High School.

Springville Camp Fire Horizon Club Presbyterian Church Carol Frisch Laura Grant Donna Hoffman Jean Kelley Diane Kinkead Sandy McGrew Mary Jean McKee Sandra Nielsen Kathy Stewart Springville High School

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Lane Chu Lai Complex Patricia E. Carr Louisville Carr Lt. Carr South Vietnam Korea Maj Brice Lippman Glenwood Springs Cole Lippman Lorraine, W. Montz Phoenixville, Pa Miss Copp Mr. Harder Mrs. Harder Tee Ae Eedey Cedar Falls Geri Wilson Duncombe Center Miss Wilson Iowa Miss Reuther Miss Henderson Mr. LaRue Mrs. Larue Town House Kenneth Packingham Kathy Hollingsworth Lee Shonka Ed Steffen Jane Pape Sandy Schulte Cathy Moeller Debbie Shonka Indian Creek Miss Denmead Mrs. Reed Nelson C.R POP Peterson's Miss Haworth Mr. Connerly Richard Rowe Robert McKiel Albert Dudash Indian Creek Country Club St. Mary's College University of Iowa Rowe University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Law School Judge Advocate General’s Office U.S. Navy Miss Carpenter Springville 3Rd St 16Th St Ist Ave Johnson Ave 6Th St MT. Vernon Ist Street 7Th Avenue Fairfax Williams Blvd Dairy Queen Ely Ave Paka Coats
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