30 Jun 1959
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1959
Page
1
Fortune magazine reports a rise in American taste across books music fashion and food. Four forces drive change rising income education tastemakers and self betterment. More symphonies books and redesigns reflect broader refined preferences nationwide.
A magazine proclaims high culture in the United States is alive and growing rapidly. It states American writing painting sculpture architecture and music are no longer mere imitations but influential on global culture as Europe has been on theirs.
Mr and Mrs Keith W Dunn of 2241 Linden Dr SE returned Monday from a 12 day trip that included New York Ann Arbor and Madison where they visited in the Roger Kinson home Mrs Kinson is a niece of the Dunns and a former Cedar Rapids resident
A surprise silver anniversary dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Irwen J. Wendling was held Saturday evening at the Town House, honoring the couple at a gathering of 20 guests hosted by their son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Usher.
Mrs. Herbert C. Ring hosts guests Tuesday evening as the Glenn Taylors of Visalia California visit en route to Manchester to see Mr Taylors parents Walter N Taylors.
Apply French chalk to dull rug spots left by furniture using a small brush. Work chalk into the fibers then thoroughly vacuum the treated area to remove powder and restore even appearance.
Miss Lois Marie Mead daughter of Mr and Mrs Austin Mead wed Jon Ivan Ladd of Dodgeville Wisconsin at Manchester Community Congregational Church. The bride wore nylon net gown with Schiffli embroidery and orange blossom crown veil carried an orchid on a white Bible. The couple plan a home on a Dodgeville farm after a Black Hills honeymoon. she is a Finley nursing graduate.
Report describes a six week Soviet exhibition featuring science, technology and culture. Fashion shows reveal high couture pieces beside utilitarian attire, with Soviet women noting expensive cosmetics and scarce frivolities in Russia while admiring American glamour.
A family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emil W. Barta on route 2. The gathering brought together relatives from several nearby towns to share a meal and catch up on news.
Mr and Mrs Emil Pospisil and daughter Karen 4209 Northwood Dr NE and Alex Fidler 2024 Eave NE returned Monday from a weekend visit in McHenry Illinois, at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Fidler. Mrs Alex Fidler will return Tuesday after a three week visit in her son's home in McHenry.
Shirley Juanite Hansen and Leonard Louis Gibbs exchanged marriage vows Sunday at the United Presbyterian church in Stanwood. The couple, both Monmouth graduates, plan to live in University City Missouri before moving to Beloit Wisconsin. she will direct religious education in Beloit and he will pursue a Master of Arts at Washington University.
New York based column explores perplexities in women behavior and social norms. It questions group gatherings for pleasure, entertaining rituals, and the social pressures of homemaking roles. The piece probes honesty, personal insecurity, and the balance between appearances and actual understanding.
Miss Jocelyn Fullerton daughter of the Francis Fullertons married Richard Harris son of the Roy Harris at United Presbyterian Church Columbus Junction. The Rev Melvin R Meineke officiated with Ma tron of honor Mrs Richard McFarland Ainsworth and bridesmatron Mrs Robert Harris. Best man was Mr McFarland groomsman Mr Harris with ushers Junior Devore Ronnie Van Auken Jack Hendrickson. A reception followed in church parlors and the couple will live in Columbus Junction where Harris farms.
Miss Ramona Penningroth married Jim Walter Nelson at Zion United Church of Christ in Lowden with Rev. Edwin Otte officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Penningroth of Marion, works for United Airlines in Cedar Rapids, while the groom, son of Mrs. Gladys Nelson of West Liberty and W. L. Nelson of Lakewood, California, attended the University of Iowa College of Medicine.
Mr and Mrs Milton Fleisher announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Jeannette to John Lee Newton son of John L Newton and the late Mrs Newton of New Bedford Massachusetts Miss Fleisher a graduate of David Lipscomb College is teaching in Dover New Jersey Mr Newton who attended Abilene Christian College is a Church of Christ minister in Dover The wedding will be August 21 at the General Church of Christ in Dover
Mrs George P Starr of 1725 Avenue NE returned Saturday from a trip to California and western Canada. She was accompanied by Mrs William Tofte of Waverly who spent the weekend in the Starr home.
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