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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1963
Page
8
Charlayne Hunter the first Negro woman at the University of Georgia secretly married Walter Stovall, a white student from Douglas Georgia. They announce the marriage after Stovall’s arrival in New York and expect a December child.
Miss Shirley Mae Sheppard daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Sheppard Masonville marries Craig Elwyn Starr Jr son of Mr and Mrs Elwyn Starr Woonsocket S D at First Baptist church in Manchester. Rev Richard Lawrent officiates. The couple plans to reside here where Starr runs Craig's Super Service.
Wayne State University Detroit notes she and Hamilton Earl Holmes were among the first two Black students at the Georgia institution, with Holmes as her high school classmate.
Miss Marylin Ann Sullivan and Bernard Lee Dilley exchanged nuptial vows at First Congregational Church Elkader in a 2 pm ceremony performed by Rev. Ted Newton. The bride wore peau de soie with a crescent red rose bouquet. they will reside in Independence where Dilley manages Graham's department store.
Carol Neff and James H. Wenndt married at Trinity Lutheran church Lowden in a 7 oclock ceremony. Bride wore satin lace gown with basque bodice and brush train. Best man Russell Kross. groomsmen Gerald Neff Delbert Wenndt. Attendants Debbie Rohling Patricia Neff Rosella Steinke. Reception followed in church hall. They plan to live in Neenah Wisconsin after a trip to Louisville Kentucky.
Seventy six members and guests gathered for the final twi light golf session of the season. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Richard Breuss at the clubhouse and Mr and Mrs Leo Wilson hosted the Izaak Walton league gathering after golf. Prize winners included Verne Fleagle longest drive on No 2, Robert Fisher closest to pin on No 3, Mrs Harold Haedt and Dave Johnson most golf on No 7, Mrs Harold Layher and Jim Andrews best poker hands, Mrs Richard Lee and Clyde Wilcox most golf, Morris Hunt and Mr Layher most putts, Mrs John Lewis and Maj Bob Wray low putts, Mrs J W Wilson Jr low score, and Bob Fisher low score couple.
Lana Sue Newhard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis L. Newhard of Iowa City, married Frank A. Lovisa at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Huntington. Rev. John Fahey officiated the 11 o’clock ceremony. Lady attendants included Shallie Newhard. best man was Thomas Webb. A wedding breakfast followed at the Huntington hotel.
Miss Ann Louise Morlan and David Taylor exchanged nuptial vows Monday at the Christian church in Troy Mills, officiated by Rev. Loren Jenks. The Houston Texas native wore peau de soie with lace bodice and carried roses. The Des Moines based wedding party included Miss Sue Taylor as maid of honor and Steven Cervi as usher. The couple plans to live in Des Moines where Mr Taylor is a Drake University junior.
Miss Kathy Jean Long and Richard F. Goldsberry united in marriage Saturday at Asbury Methodist church. Rev. John Moore officiated. Parents are Donald F. Goldsberry of 2324 Deborah Dr SW and Robert Procok of 802 Twenty-second Ave SW. Attendants Miss Karen Basley and Mike Fiesler. Couple to reside at 644 Wilson Ave SW.
Miss Ruth Lorraine Allen wed Richard Alan Corso at St Marys Catholic church in Iowa City officiated by Rev Bevendur. The bride wore a taffeta gown with basque bodice and sabrina neckline, carried a colonial bouquet with a green orchid, and was attended by Linda Rugg and Josephine O Donnell among others. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Joseph S Corso. he attended the University of Iowa and will join the air force.
Miss Lola Marie Kimm daughter of the Wallace Kimms wed Robert Allen Anderson son of the Merne Andersons of Victor in a St Michael church ceremony officiated by Rev Joseph Krocheski. The bride wore organza over taffeta with a sabrina neckline and a jeweled crown veil. They will reside in Iowa City.
Spokane student Colleen Thacker named Miss National Sweetheart at the 1963 National Sweetcorn Festival in Hoopeston Illinois. First runnerup Dawn Cashwell of Georgia and second runnerup Gale Krielow of Ohio announced.
Sunday afternoon winners were Mr. and Mrs. L K Knutson of Cedar Falls in north south and Marshall Porter with Jim Ruby of Iowa City in east west. Evening champions were Fred Benedict and Bruce Beving ton of Des Moines in north south and Charles High with Robert Evans of Davenport in east west. Both sessions were held at the Roosevelt hotel.
Miss Janette Knoke daughter of Eldo and Mrs Knoke wed Mervin Ray Perry son of Forrest and Mrs Perry in St Marys Catholic church Lamont The Rev Norbert Showalter officiated The bride wore Chantilly lace with a jeweled crown veil and pink rose bouquet A reception for 150 followed at the parish hall The couple will reside at 935 Fourth Street NW Cedar Rapids She worked at Josef's Beauty salon in Cedar Rapids and he at National Biscuit Co Dundee references noted
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