End of an era for convertibles in lifestyles
Woman's view by Gay Pauley reflects on the convertible era ending after 1973 Mercury convertible. She recalls safety concerns and social rituals around dating in convertibles, noting only certain brands shifted the era, with Ford and Lincoln continuing briefly. Personal anecdotes of romance, sunlit drives, and communal dating fade as cars evolve.
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Challege
Mless Ex
BMOC
Detroit
Pond Motor Ca
Dearborn
General Motors
Chrysler
American Motors
Wiliam P. Benton
Ford
Lincoln- Meruity
Leigh Russell Weds Michael Piedage at All Saints Hayward
Leigh Russell and Michael Piedage married at All Saints Church Hayward then plan a Carmel vacation and coast drive. Leigh is daughter of Mrs Jack Russell. Michael is son of Mr and Mrs John Piedade. Bridal party included sister Lynn as maid of honor and bridesmaids Mya, Michael Minway, Gayle Gillu, Michele Ruach and Cand i Shag. Ronald Johanson served as best man with ushers Dennie and John Piedade and Lelang Burrell.
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Carmel
Carfotnia
Leigh Russell
Michael Piedage
All Saints Church
Hayward
Leigh
Michael
Sah Leandro
Jack Russell
Tte Fussell Hyves
John Piedade
Tne
Bride
Lynn
Mya
Michael Minway
Gayle Gillanu
Michele’ Ruach
Candi Shag
Ronald Johanson
Dennie
John Pisdade
Brothera
The
Deldestanm
Aid Lélang Burrell
Connie Tilden and Danny Halliday Wed at St. Pauls Oakland
Connie Lynn Widen Tilden and Danny Ray Halliday wed at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Oakland. The couple exchanged vows in a ceremony followed by a reception at Knowland State Park. Mrs Phillip Kroreman served as maid of honor. Mirthon Korean was best man. wedding party included Judy Cabral Candy Stage and others. Connie, daughter of Miles and Tilden of San Leandro, works in the Alameda County Assessor’s Office. Halliday is son of another San Leandro couple, employed in family services. The ivory English lace gown featured a high neck and cape-effect bodice.
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Connie Lynn Widen
Danny Ray Halliday
Connie
Miles B. Tilden
San Leandro
Alameda County
Max Raymiond L. Hiallidey
St. Paul's Lutheran Church of
Oakland
Knowland State Park
Phillip L. Kroreman
Korean
Howerick
Donna Wharton Marries Calvin Carden in San Leanna Church
Donna Wharton becomes Mrs. Calvin Carden in a Church of Christ ceremony at San Leanna. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Wharton, wore a long white gown with lace and appliqué. Bridesmaids include Donna Wharton’s sisters, while the groom’s family and friends attended the ceremony.
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Donna Wharton
Calvin Carden
Church of Christ In
San Leanna
Donna
Ane Mel
Clarense Wharfor
San Leantr
Nels Walsh
Ban Lyemond
James Carden
Gunilla Favaron
Homan
Dimi
Mike Osturne
Merida
Clarinda
Melissa
Danita Wharton
Debra Payany
Ian Rush Robinson
Juoeze
Wit
Honeymoon Festival Attends Ashland Wedding in Santa Cruz
Linda Smith and Theo dore Chantrall wed at University Baptist Church in Santa Cruz during a Honeymoon Festival in Ashland Oregon. Linus Smith of Hayward is her father. The bride wore organza with a frilled bodice and a high waistline, long sleeves, and a white garden hat with a yellow feather. Best man Bree Catrall and guests Perry Mattan, Terry Tickets, Wayne Pritch, and Scott Craner attended on a sunny garden setting after the ceremony. The couple now reside in Santa Cruz.
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Ashland
Ore
Linda Smith
Theodore Chantrall
University Baptist Church
Santa Cruz
Nelanie Martin
Loretta Sikh
Bree Catrall
Perry Mattan
Terry Tickets
Woman drives truck pricing in male-dominated field
Connie Lovejoy of Hayward works as a price analyst for Mack Western Truck Company detailing custom order costs and parts for dealers nationwide. She is one of few women in heavy truck pricing, training two more women, and balancing family life with travel and hobbies.
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Fennine
John
Connie
Hayward
Mack Western
Druck
Mer ¢On Interpact
Allentown
Rock-Pelters
Mick: Western
Hornet
Eny Son
Australia
Africa
Grocers Explain Food Shortages Amid Rising Costs
Grocers warn of persistent shortages and rising costs as price controls and supply delays squeeze shelves. Bay Area retailers cite lag between farm prices and consumer pricing, noting peaches and canned goods held by canners amid government restrictions and shipping gaps.
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Werten
New York
UPI
Silvery
Josh
Gallege
Aid
Wikker
Tveryone
Hudson River
West Point
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Connie Lovejoy
Cosi
Jim Gkapman Pte
Sadi Hoff
Michael Piedade
Danny Halliday
Connie Tilden
Mrs. Carden
Women’s World
the Daily Review
Calif
Linus
Charles Smiths
da Aytas
Thendare
Mix
Selen Central
Mellon
Janta
Wayne Pritch and
Scott Craner
Santa Uru
Theodore Cantrall
Grocers
Ernestine Wiseman
Stanley F. Domson
Bay Aves Girovets Association
Associateds
Johnson
Vals
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Toheah
Finlar Wateb
West Germany
Liberty House
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