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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
2
Hal Boyle questions office efficiency tied to gendered attire and behavior in a light column. He riffs on an imaginary uniform for workers and cites survey data about daydreaming and attraction in white collar offices, with quotes from supervisors and critics.
Mrs. Robert Newland entertained Wednesday afternoon at a party for her daughter Kimberly Ann Newland on her seventh birthday at 1604 Fourteenth Avenue SW. Entertainment included a ring tailed monkey, Chico, owned by Mickey Todd, with guests Christine Schaffer Jamie Leedom Sue Haas Caren Carnes Karen Kun Sandra Christine Newland Jackie Chatham Nikki Farwell Alicia Jones and Deana Woostrchill.
Colleen Mary Powers wed Delbert Weber in a double ring ceremony at Immaculate Conception church Castle Grove. Msgr J J Hennessey officiated with nuptial music by Mrs Bridge McCusker. The bride's gown featured embossed tulle over taffeta and a lace veil. A 185 guest reception followed at Poplar Heights.
New York city planners heard a warning from Mrs. Laura A. Caubles about sulphuric acid fumes disintegrating women's clothing in public. She recalled last year’s damage to nylon stockings and similar effects on other hosiery as evidence at the air pollution control hearing.
In a period remark, Mrs Caubles notes a shift as women embrace nylon clothing. She suggests if stockings can disintegrate then other garments could follow, illustrating postwar concerns about synthetic fabrics and modern dress.
In a Monday 9:30 a.m. ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church Vinton Miss Betty Lou Hess became the bride of Gerald N Michael son of Mr and Mrs Peter Michael of Walker. Rev Maurice Scallon officiated. The couple's attendants wore yellow lace and net gowns and carried bouquets of carnations. Harold Michael twin brother attended.
A social note describes the wedding party with best man Paul Reuter and groomsmen Anthony Michael and Keith Westendorf. Usher and flower girl roles are listed for Jeanne Raines and Raymond Oberreuter, with a dinner for 75 guests mentioned.
The couple were served at noon in the church parlor and held a dance at Danceland. After a trip West, they will reside on a farm near Walker.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Hicks mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. The couple wed June 28, 1905, at the home of the groom’s sister in Wellman. They have two sons, Marvin and Darwin, and a daughter, Mrs. Glen Dill.
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