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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1982
Page
36
The article lists several weddings across Iowa cities including Salem United Methodist Church in Salem for Patricia Ann Lowe and S Scott Shadle, Springville Presbyterian Church for Carrie Lighty and Richard Harris, and other couples in Iowa City Coralville and Cedar Rapids. Details cover venues, attendants, times, and early-September to October celebrations.
Vicky Burns of Anamosa and Rick Dirks of Anamosa were wed in a Tuesday ceremony in Ocho Rios Jamaica officiated by Rev F M Christian. The bride is the daughter of Lyle and Bernice Burns of Anamosa. The bridegroom’s parents are Theo and Clarence Dirks of Anamosa and Onslow. Attendants Joann and George Ochoa. The couple resides in Cedar Rapids where Dirks works for Precision Bearing Co. A 200 guest post nuptial reception was held October 2 at the Izaak Walton Clubhouse Anamosa.
Lighty daughter of Earl and Mrs Lighty and Mark Denton Floyd married at St Pauls Lutheran Marion with Rev Thompson officiating. A 200 guest reception followed at Knights of Columbus Hall, then a dance. Attendants included Kristi Lighty and Cindy Lighty as maids, Scott Rouse best man. The couple to reside in Marion with the groom employed by Bob Zimmerman Ford.
Catherine Marie Friest and Robert Rodgers wed at Douglas Avenue Presbyterian Church in Des Moines in a 2 p.m. ceremony. The bride a former Cedar Rapids resident employed by KRAV-KGTO Radio, and the groom from Tulsa, were witnessed by Christie Thomas and several bridesmaids and a lineup of ushers and attendants. A reception for 75 was held in Tulsa.
Laura Rose Smith daughter of James and Mrs Smith and Terry Lee Ray wed at Smith Ray Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church on Oct 2 with 150 guests. Rev Gary Burnett presided. reception followed at Indian Creek Country Club. Maids Jaylene Schick and Lisa Riley. best man Brad Norman. groomsman Dave Guenther. ushers Tom Smith Randy Bauer George Holmes Tom Ray. Bride a UNI graduate employed by Nash Finch. groom a Cedar Rapids area self employed roofer. They will reside in Cedar Rapids.
Brenda Bramow and Harry Dean Christensen wed in a 3:30 p.m. ceremony at Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church on Saturday Sept 25. The Rev George McDill officiated and 250 guests attended a reception at ZCBJ Hall. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids with the bride employed by Mor America Financial Corp and the groom at Grissel Co.
Tami Peck and Loren Looney were married Saturday September 11 at the Community Presbyterian Church. The Revs Dennis Morey and Dick Harberts officiated. The couple will reside in Postville with the groom son of Ambrose Looney.
Shawna L Burkhart and Dean Allen Cambridge wed at Concordia Lutheran Church on Saturday Sept 25 at 2 pm with a reception for 300 at the IBEW Hall. The bride is daughter of Eldon and Barbara Burkhart and the groom is employed by Montgomery Elevator Co. They will reside in Lewisville Texas.
Michelle Witt and Scott Nissen were married Friday October 1 in a 10 am ceremony at the Higley Building. The couple hosted a reception for 70 guests. Witt is daughter of Carl Witt and Nissen is the son of Mr and Mrs Martin Nissen. he is a National Institute of Technology graduate and a sales representative.
Cathy Conway and René Fitzpatrick were feted at miscellaneous bridal showers hosted by friends at several addresses. Miss Conway and Ron Harrelson wed recently. Miss Fitzpatrick and Dan Melchior plan to marry October 16. Additional showers honored Ankheny Karen Strong and Miss Strong with fiancé David Rysdam set to wed November 20 in Edina Minnesota.
Peggy Kray of 335 28th Ave. SW was honored at a baby shower hosted by Susan Lampman of 79 33rd Ave. SE with Verna Kray as co host and 24 guests in attendance.
Tammy Bemer daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert R Bemer 817 20th Ave SW was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Judy Hate 6812 Arbor Lane NE Twenty five guests attended The couple Miss Bemer and Tom Decker will wed October 23 He is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert J Decker 119 Josephine Lane NW
Lorna Humphreys and Eric Fulton wed at Humphreys F C Church on Saturday at 2 p m. The ceremony was led by Dr. David P. Polk and a reception for 25 followed at the bride’s mother’s home. The couple plans to live in Cedar Rapids. Linda Hinderks and Doug Crane served as attendants. The bride, a Coe College attendee and Kirkwood graduate, is the daughter of Mrs. Charles Humphreys and the late Mr. Humphreys. Charles Fulton and Mrs. Fulton hosted the pre nuptial gathering. Ushers were Wally Hutchings and John Pierce. The groom is with Shive Hattery and Associates.
The Family Focus deadlines require all material for the Sunday edition to arrive in the Family Focus office by the Monday noon before publication. Engagements must appear at least two weeks before the wedding, and photos may accompany engagement and wedding notices if separated by at least six months.
NYU psychologist Madeline Heilman argues attractive women trigger a negative stereotype that makes them seem less suitable for traditionally male positions from mechanics to bank vice presidents. Other studies note consultants favor less attractive women for non-traditional roles, while attractive men still win in evaluations.
Mary Griffith and John Armstrong of West Liberty married on Friday October 1 at 7 30 p m in a ceremony at the bride’s home officiated by Rev Mearle Griffith son of the bride A reception followed and the couple was joined by Jill Armstrong and Ben Griffith of West Liberty.
The wedding of Kay Ann Thompson and Harold Allen Heck took place Saturday September 18 at St John’s Lutheran Church Arlington with Rev Vernone W Fassé officiating. A reception followed at the church and a rehearsal dinner was held the prior night at the Welcome Inn Arlington.
Montgomery Schoolhouse Inc recalls about 61 000 wooden rattles sold since 1981 with metal bells in cages and packaging claims. Schowanek of America recalls about 2900 rattles with various models. Consumers may exchange at retailers or directly send rattles to the firms for compliant replacements.
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