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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1965
Page
3
A Modern Bride survey finds 1.79 million marriages in 1965 with 1.39 million first-timers spending about 3000 dollars per bride and injecting over four billion in wedding related goods. First-time brides dominate purchases from furniture to jewelry and appliances, signaling a growing bridal spending boom driven by a large wartime cohort reaching marrying age.
Rising incomes by 1968 fuel a record number of marriages while households increasingly rely on two incomes and installment buying. Brides now furnish their own homes and spend heavily before marriage, turning bridal shopping into a hidden economic weapon against recession.
A 25 guest miscellaneous shower was held Wednesday evening for Miss Sheila David, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eli David. Co hosts were Miss Linda David and Mrs George J Kacere. Miss David will marry John Behn on June 19.
Keep America Beautiful Inc says the United States produces more rubbish per year per person than any other nation estimating about a half ton per year. It notes that as nations industrialize their litter problems grow.
A miscellaneous shower was held Tuesday evening for Judith Wheeler daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark E Wheeler of 2955 Wildwood Court NE. Wheeler is the June 18 bride elect of Larry Miller of 431 Nineteenth Street NW.
Mr and Mrs Earl Jones of Nolin SD and the Leon ard Kenney and Rex Jones families of Walla Walla WA returned Tuesday after attending a family reunion Sunday at Hans J Ewoldt home and his daughter Marie 305 Thirty ninth street NE. Others from out of town included Howard J Ewoldt Summit NJ George Ewoldt and Clara Ewoldt Wall Lake IA the Hillman Rineharts Odebolt IA and the Edmund Ewoldts Wheaton IL.
Mrs. John F. Kennedy and her two children arrived at Kennedy International Airport after attending a memorial dedication in England. The family, including Caroline and 4 year old John-John, endured a 90 degree day with Caroline fanning herself and Mrs. Kennedy grimacing as they walked to the car.
Classifieds showcase buyers for new and used goods with quick turnover. Local merchants and residents post items for sale to reach a broad audience and drive fast responses.
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