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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1966
Page
5
New York reports that brassiere manufacturers observe expanding sizes and attribute the trend to the so called pill. Dan Garson, president of Lovable Brassiere Co., notes company computers tracking sales confirm a notable rise in sizes in recent months.
Miss Mary Jean Landis and Kent Arthur Arnold wed at Westminster Presbyterian Church in a 3 pm ceremony. Rev. A C Arnold officiated. bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Landis of 2927 Mansfield Ave SE. groom is son of Rev. and Mrs. A O Arnold of Rock Island.
Mrs W E Van Gorp and daughter Pat hosted a dessert and miscellaneous shower for Miss Clarann Nelson Saturday. Nelson will marry Leonard Donald Dvorak July 8. Nelson is daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Nelson of 4025 Fourteenth Avenue SE.
The article notes a wedding event with a corsage of white orchids, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William D. Nordstrom at 2155 Cottage Grove Lane SE, followed by a church reception and buffet. The Rev Mr. and Mrs. Arnold hosted a Saturday rehearsal dinner at the Roosevelt hotel. A brunch for bridal party and out-of-town guests was held at the Town House, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Brinker Jr. of Lake Forest, Illinois, formerly Cedar Rapids.
A recital by Mrs. Leslie Lawrence's pupils is set for 7 30 PM Wednesday at Cedar Rapids Piano and Organ Co recital hall. Performers include Jerry Baack Bruce Richards Bob Kurka Doug Greaser Pam Laton Nancy Powell Corinne McDermott Ned Johnson Nancy Stolba Becky White Priscilla Rupe Janice Shaw with Laura Mottinger as accompanist. Guests include Wilson Junior High string quartet: Corinne McDermott Linda Christopherson Helene Inglethron Sarah Rupe.
Loren Little, a University of Washington medical student, praises his wife Karl for saving their infant Laurie after a plane crash on a 9,671 foot mountain. Karl Little suffered severe injuries but survived. the couple’s daughter was bruised but unharmed. The crash occurred during a flight from Sioux Falls to California, amid heavy weather. rescuers found the wreck on a high ledge and battled cold and snow as they worked to reach survivors.
A rescue operation evacuated a mother and her infant after a plane crash as a helicopter arrived in the afternoon. The first rescuer, a paramedic, assisted by feeding the baby and reuniting the family with his daughter and wife.
Donna Coleen Danzer relinquished the Miss California crown after winning the title and cited life as a beauty queen as not for her. First runner-up Charlene Diane Dallas received the crown in a surprising handover, with Dallas expressing happiness and excitement. Danzer said she hoped to finish Pomona College senior year and stay near her boyfriend Bill Wells. The winner also left behind appearances funds, a scholarship, wardrobe, jewelry, a car, and the Miss America pageant chance.
Coral Gables Fla Friday saw the marriage of Miss Nancy Susan Lucas daughter of Mr and Mrs John T Lucas to Richard Alan Roasa son of Mr and Mrs H G Roasa Englewood Fla and formerly of Cedar Rapids The bridegroom a University of Miami June graduate and the bride an employee of the Cornet Modeling agency plan to reside in Miami after a northern wedding trip A separate shower honored Miss Linda Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Williams with twenty guests and Williams plans to marry Donald Van den Berghe July 9 in Calamus
Mrs. Verle Francis of 3511 Oakland Road NE was elected president of the Iowa District East of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League.
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