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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1981
Page
54
Susan Kuncl and Thomas J. Flaherty exchanged vows at 2 p.m. Saturday October 24 at St. Ludmilla’s with Revs. Ament and Doyle officiating. The couple, Loras College graduates, will reside in Cedar Rapids as she studies at the University of Iowa and he works for Linn Haven.
Deborah Jean Musil and Karl Dean Knight wed at Trinity United Methodist Church with a 3 p.m. ceremony officiated by Rev. Gilbert Dawes. A reception for 125 followed. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids.
Janis Lynn Ludvigson and Robert Lynn Harrison exchanged vows at Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church in Iowa City on Saturday October 17. Rev. David Roth officiated at 7 p.m. ceremony. Attendants included matron of honor Dianne Ruggle and maid of honor Pamela Smith, with bridesmaids Linda Long and Linda Bartunek. Best men were Michael Harrison and William Weller, with groomsmen Marc Negus and Glen Breuer. Guests were seated by Gregory and Donald Ludvisson. Reception for 125 followed at Ranch Supper Club. Bride a Kirkwood and Iowa grad employed by University Hospitals and Clinics, groom a Iowa State grad and University of Iowa student, works at Amana Refrigeration. They will reside in Iowa City. Rehearsal dinner held Friday Oct 16 at Sirloin n Brew.
Dawn Marie Kourey and Alan Lee Sabin wed at Kourey Sabin First Lutheran Church Britt on Saturday October 17 with Rev. Melby officiating at 1:30 pm. The reception for 250 followed at Britt Legion Hall.
Rhonda Krebill daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice Krebill of Donnellson and Earl Van Edwards of 22000 Ave NW wed Rev LeRoy Collins at 5 30 p m The ceremony followed by a 150 guest reception at Knights of Columbus Hall A rehearsal dinner was held Friday Oct 16 at the Colony Inn Amana Pat Krebill was maid of honor Bridesmaids Rita Krebill Marlene Dickens Best man and groomsmen were David Edwards Nick Gardner and Rich May The couple, Kirkwood Community College graduates, will live in Cedar Rapids and work for Collins Division Rockwell International.
Sharon Kay Willms and John Robert Devaney exchanged vows Saturday October 24 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Monticello. The bride, maid of honor Lori Willms, and bridal party plus best man Pat Devaney and groomsmen Tom and Mike Devaney attended. The couple planned a rehearsal dinner at the Wagon Wheel and will reside nearby after the ceremony.
Cheryl Marie Swope and James Kirk Schmidt wed at United Methodist Church in Washington with Rev. J. Roland Crandall officiating at 2 p.m. Attendants included Lois Huddleston and James A. Schmidt. The couple plans to reside in Decatur where Schmidt works for Archer Daniels Midland Co.
All Saints Catholic Church hosts a marriage enrichment series starting next Sunday from 8 to 9 30 p m. The first module covers feelings and communication with subsequent Sundays offering sexuality children outer friends and non traditional prayer. Sponsored by the All Saints Adult Education Division, the program is open to all married couples. For more information call 365 7168 or 362 6025.
The first English language Bible printing finished in 1535, followed by the execution of William Tyndale in 1536 who was strangled and burned as a heretic by command of Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire.
Joyce Marie Naughton and Jan Paul Schumacher were married at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids on October 24 at 1 p.m. Rev. James Goedken officiated. A reception followed at Gateway Gardens Clubhouse. The bride, a Mount Mercy College graduate, works for McArtor Insurance. the groom works for Schumacher Carpet Installers.
Linda Anne Weber and Kevin Joseph Burkle were married Saturday October 17 at St Patrick’s Catholic Church Monti. The ceremony was by Rev Edgar Kurt and followed by a reception for 500. The bride is daughter of Joan and the late Lester Weber. groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs Leon Burkle. Attendants included Mrs Mark Stoneking, bridesmaids Susan Weber and Lisa Burkle. Best man Al Burkle with groomsmen Joe Geistkemper and Dale Schulte. Meg Stoneking flower girl. The couple will reside in Ryan after both work in Rockwell International and Manchester respectively. A rehearsal dinner was held at the groom’s parents’ home.
The United Nations relocated to its permanent New York headquarters from a former war plant on May 18, 1951, marking a shift from temporary facilities to a formal U.N. complex.
Debra Lee Rudy and Alton Charles Choiniere Jr. married at the Little Brown Church in Nashua after a 9:30 a.m. ceremony for 50 guests at the bridegroom’s home. The bride is Pat Burnham and Dan Rudy’s daughter from East Hartford and Southwick. The bridegroom’s parents are Nancy Hutchinson and David Williams of Westfield. The bride works at Kmart East. the groom, a Springfield Tech grad, works for FMC Corp. They will reside in Cedar Rapids.
The Family Focus office requires all Sunday edition material by Monday noon. Engagements must be announced at least two weeks before the wedding. Wedding information received late is abridged and excludes photos. Photos must be high quality and at least 2x3 inches. the Gazette may reject unsuitable images. Photos stay 30 days, can be picked up after publication, and mailed only with a stamped self addressed envelope. Forms and info are at the Family Focus office or by calling 398 8286.
Bell System officials report Americans used over 7 billion calls last year from about 1.5 million public telephones nationwide. A new coinless system lets users charge calls to their phone company credit card or call collect.
Deborah Sue May daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph May Garland Texas married Lt Michael William Johnston son of Mr and Mrs William Johnston in an 8 p m ceremony Saturday Sept 12 at First Baptist Church Garland Rev Roger McDonald and Dr Charles Cockrell officiated She is Baylor University Brackenridge Hospital School of Medical Technology graduate and works in Austin He is University of Iowa graduate now stationed with the U S Air Force Residents of Austin following the ceremony A rehearsal dinner was held Friday Sept 11 at Eastern Hills Country Club Garland
Diane Jean Easterday and Roger Lee Walter wed at Grace Baptist Church Corning with Rev. W LaRoy Anderson officiating. Maid of honor Janet Easterday. bridesmaid Karen Easterday. Best man Kenneth Anderson. groomsman Carl Anderson. Ushers Keith Anderson Todd Cooper. Couple to reside near Corning with bride employed by Corning School District. groom a farmer. Steffen's Stem-Winder.
Barbara Lynn Dodds and Gary William Scott wed at First Covenant Church on Saturday October 3 with an 11 am ceremony. A reception for 350 followed. The bride, daughter of Wendell and Shirley Dodds, works for Dr. Kresnicka. the groom, son of William and Jean Scott, is a University of Iowa graduate. They plan to reside in Marion after the ceremony. A previous note mentions a gathering at the Longbranch on Friday October 2.
Pamela Kay Pontius and Donald Clyde Alley married Friday at the Free Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids with Rev. Vernon Bundy officiating at 7 p.m. A reception for 50 followed. The bride, formerly of Kirkwood Community College, and the groom, an Ozark Air Lines employee and former West Virginia State College student, will reside in Cedar Rapids. The couple's Oakmont era includes honor attendants Janet Burns and Jeff Alley, and guests were seated by Dennis Kalamitsiotis.
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