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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1969

Page

6

First U S Nurse Killed in Vietnam Action

SAIGON UPI reports Sharon A. Lane a 25 year old nurse from Canton Ohio became the first US armed forces woman killed in Vietnam. A 122mm rocket struck the Chu Lai field hospital Sunday wounding Lane colleagues and Vietnamese patients. Lane's death was listed as hostile action. Lane had arrived April 29 and written of wanting to help in Vietnam saying she planned to reenlist.

Saigon UPI Vietnam Mss Lane Canton Ohio John Lane Lane South Vietnam Korea Speuer Chu Lai

Miss Copp Weds Richard W. Harder in Maquoketa Ma

Diane Copp daughter of Allen D. Copp of New Berlin Wisconsin married Richard W. Harder son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Harder of Delmar in a United Church of Christ ceremony. Rev Chandler Adams officiated with Rev Richard Chartier assisting. Bridesmaids, best man, ushers, and reception followed. The couple plan to reside in Maquoketa for the summer.

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 Bermie Harder Tammy Theis Laura Swanger Brian Denk Marlowe’ Schagel Kenneth Copp Alka Hatta

Showers Honor June Bride-Elect Miss Jane Van de Roovaart

June bride-elect Miss Jane Van de Roovaart to wed James B. Haynes Jr. on June 28, with pre nuptial parties this week. The events include brunch and showers hosted by Mrs. Richard E Scherling and co host Mrs John Huston Jr, a luncheon hosted by Mrs Robert F Vane and daughter Julie, a potluck shower at Cedar Rapids Country Club with five hostesses, and a punch party hosted by Mrs H Cedric Hahin with other prospective brides present.

Jane van de Roovaart James B. Haynes, Jr James Brevard Haynes Murfreesboro Tenn Richard E. Scherling Twenty-seventh Street Drive SE John Huston, Jr Thunsday Robert F. Vane Grande Avenue SE Julie van de Reevaart Cedar Rapids Country Club Thomas F. Lang C. P. Hunter, Jr B. L. Anderson Cyril L. Kegler L. W. van Nostrand van de Roovaart H. Cedric Hahin Ridgemore Delve SE Jane Cherry Barbara Rogers Linda Dierks Laura Schimberg Julianne Eichhorn

Miscellaneous Shower For Elizabeth Dillard

Mrs. Richard Brisbin and Mrs. Bruce Boland will entertain Thursday afternoon at a miscellaneous shower for Miss Elizabeth Dillard who will be married Aug. to John R. Cherry. Twenty four guests have been invited to the party at the Brisbin home on Mt. Vernon road SE. Miss Dillard, daughter of the Coren T. Dillards of Altavista Virginia, is a houseguest this week of Mr. 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 Weds Ronald Wolfe In Cedar Rapids Church

Miss Boor Reuther and Ronald Charlex Wolfe married in a 7:30 pm ceremony at St Pauls United Church of Christ. The bride wore a silk organza gown with a Watteau train and veil. The couple, both associated with University of Iowa graduates, will live in Coralville after a reception for 280 guests.

Donnellson Boor Sharon Lynd Reuther Sherman Street Cedar Ronald Charlex Wolfe St. Paul's United Church of Christ Ernest Parzelius Douglas Wolla Victor Engel Richard Wolfe Michael

Showers Honor Carole Lynch in Marion IA

Miss Carole Lynch daughter of the William H. Lynches will be honored at several showers in Marion IA. Hostesses include Mrs Keith Morlan and Mrs Everett Martinson with other co hosts at homes on Knollshire Alburnett Road and Route Three. A Prairie Chapel church shower was held and Garry Rudish and Carole Lynch plan a June wedding.

Carole Lynch William H. Lynches Larick Drive Marion Keith Morlan Knollshire Drive Everett Martinson Alburnett Road Doug Borland Eileen Burns Frank Trudishes Lynch Garry Rudish Prairie Chapel Church Eugene Novak Milton Arnold Robert Hay Don. Beck Norman Nielson June al

Miss Haworth Weds Patrick Connerly in Kenwood Church

Kristine Haworth and Patrick Connerly united in marriage Saturday at Kenwood Presbyterian Church. Rev. Donald Jarverts officiated. Parents Mr. and Mrs W R Haworth of Twenty-eighth Street Drive SE and the Frobert Connerlys of Rushville Ind. Attendants included Judy Buter of Paridora Ohio. The bride will enter Butler University after her time at Barhany College while the groom attends Indiana University School of Medicine. After a trip to the Ozarks the couple plans to reside in Indianapolis.

Kristine “Haworth Patrick Connerly Martiagh Kenwood Presbyterian Church Donald Jarverts W. R. ‘Haworth Twenty-eighth Street Frobert Connerlys Rushville Ind Paul Ogren Maryville Tenn Judy’ Butér Paridora Ohio Thomas. Passo Indianapilis Remald Connerly Gary Kent Haworth Ozarke Indianapolis Connerly Indiana University School of Medicine Barthany College Richmond Butler University

Miss Henderson Weds Mr. LaRue

In Manchester at the Little Brow Church in Nashua the marriage of Miss Jean Ann Henderson and Boyd LaRue was performed by Rev. Glen Uterbeck at 3 PM. Parents are Mr and Mrs Alvin Henderson and Mr and Mrs B D Black of Manchester. Attendants were Miss Janet Henderson and Ed Conk. After a Minnesota wedding trip the couple will reside at Wartburg trailer court in Waverly. The bride attends Wartburg College and the groom studies at Mason City Junior College.

Manchester Little Brow Nashua Jean Ann Henderson Boyd LaRue Glen Uterbeck Alvin Henderson B. D. Black Janet Henderson Ed Conk Minnesota

Women’s Golf Monday Night League Honors and Juniors

Medalists include Mrs. Kenneth Packingham and Frances Nemec on the junior day. Group I winners feature Kathy Meier Jeresa Doat and Pally Burts with Cindy Aller Cannia Bow BRIDAL LUNCHEON attendees honored at a party at Mrs. Sandy Bassin’s home. Twenty five junior girls played Indian Creek with Sue Ropp Jane Strothman and Julie Middleton earning top honors and Angie Staller topping five-hole scores.

Frances Nemec Kathy Meier Jeresa Doat Pally Burts Cindy Aller Teresa Stocleton Sue Denmead Bousleg Virginia Denmead Sandy Bassin Twenty-first ‘Street Claude Ross Columbus Junction Deamead Roy JG. McLean Thirty-fith Street Terry Gaston Lee Eas Thirty-fifth Street Sue Ropp Jane Strothman Julie Middleton Sue Konsdorf Janet Middleton Angie Statler Amn Kanak

Mrs Reed Nelson Visits Cedar Rapids Relative in City

Former Cedar Rapids resident Mrs Reed C Nelson arrived Monday for a month long visit with friends and sister in law Mrs Wade H Nelson and nephew Robert W Nelson at Fifteenth street SE She will travel to Denver before returning home to Oakland California after visiting brother in Santana Florida

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

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 AM Saturday ceremony at St Mark's Methodist Church Rev G M Field officiated The couple will reside at 2040 Glass Road NE after a wedding trip to Minneapolis Henderson is a truck driver

Nancy Kloos Darlene Fortner Third Avenue SE William D. Henderson, Jr William D. Henderson Wilson Avenue Evelyn Lancing Fifteenth Avenue SW G. M. Field St. Mark’s Methodist Church Dan Puckhaber Minneapolis Henderson Glass’ Road Guttenberg Virgina Carpenter Dennis Roth St. John’s Lutheran Jennie Carpenter Volga Carpenter Ted Roth Ert Dyersville Ted

Jeanne Konzen and John Paullgowns Married in Marion Church

Miss Jeanne Konzen and John Paullgowns wed in St Joseph's Catholic church Marion. The bride wore an Empire gown with rosepoint lace and cathedral-length train, bouquet of blue and white daisies and pink roses. Attendants included twin sisters Diane and Donna Rowe and Donna Heina Rowe. A rehearsal dinner followed at the Pagoda Room Marion.

Jeanne Anne Keun John Elmer Robert Konzen Beckie Albert Dudash Marin Paul E Bowes Elgin Indian Creek Pest Dé Country ‘Club Marlon Steckline Mary's College Notre Dame University of Lowe Rowe Tilla University of Notre Dame Ind Notre Dame Law School Adbride Diane I Yowute Heana Rowe San Diego Marion

Controversial Somerville teacher resigns after Vietnam essay row

Mrs Eleanor Sobel of Somerville resigned after a school committee ended her suspension over a student essay question about the Vietnam War. The incident began when a comment about a brother in Vietnam appeared on a paper, prompting debate over intent. The committee later lifted the suspension and accepted the resignation. Also, in Guttenberg Virginia Carpenter wed Dennis Roth in a St John’s Lutheran ceremony, with both families noted.

Somerville Mass Somervie Eleanor Sobel Sheila McNabb Vietnam

Nine Springville Girls Receive Wohelo Award

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

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