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Ames, Iowa, Monday, December 18, 1961Ingamaj Knutsson, Swedenis bride of Jack WinklerED. NOTE— For genera*tions, society andwomen’snews editors have been trying to find a new. refreshing approach to the wedding story To do so without offending the principals by departing from the traditional story is to tread a narrow line indeed. The Tribune herewith presents a departure.)lowed here there and the householder, Graf Von Der Golt.^ was gracious enough to put him up until his ship left for the U.S.About the bride: Ingamaj has lived under a total Socialistic System all her life but has a great desire to escape this form of life and try the free enterprise type of fife. I, the father-in-law informed her she wasBy FRED WINKLEROne of the things wrong withthatnewspaper writers is that they have all been thoroughly trained in “How to Write for a Newspaper”. They have all been schooled in the taboos and the accepted presentation of an item of news to the ;xint that the public can read a column at a glance because only yesterdavthe'' read the same column wdth■different names and locations. Having arrived at this conclu-I decided to write ofabout 30 years too late we are presently on the w-ay to exceed Sweden in welfare state activities.Ingamaj is truly a fine littleSwede and our whole family isglad to have her. There are only seven million Swedes in SwedenV* *» »Sion, i ueciaeu 10 write oi amarriage contract which occurred between Jack Winkler, Ames, and Herta Ingamaj Sophia Knutsson of Eksjo, Sweden .The couple were wed at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 1961 by the Rev. Hector Thompson at St. Johns Episcopal Church, Ames. Ted Kooser, Jr. and Diana Tressler. old friends of the groom, acted as bestman and maid of honor. Ted is a student at I.S.U.; he lived in Ames all his life but recently his folks moved to Cedar Rapids. Diana is -a student at I.S.U. and her folks live in Marshalltown. For the benefit of the women readers I might mention that the bride wore a white velvet sheath dress, white shoes and carried a nosegay of red roses. The maid of honor w-ore a gold velveteen sheath dress with a corsage of white mums.Because of the absence of the bride’s father. Elmer Kindermann gave the bride away and did a very masterful job of it. The ceremonv was attended bv 35 people, composed of relatives, old friends, and some new acquaint- |ances.The bridesand their immigration quota has never been filled, indicating that they are happy and like their country. In studying Ingamaj briefly, 1 feel that Americans are inclined to put on a false front, conform too much to conventions to the point where we have lost our personality. It’s refreshing to meet an individual who speaks, acts, and thinks with sincerity and originality regardless of custom.t/d% *Differentsalad forChristmasEDITOR'S NOTE—I recently attended a Christmas meet-of the Women of St. An-btbrlitmgdrew’s Church and had such delicious food, that I am sharing with you some of theirrecipes. I would like to havemore local recipes. Anyone having a favorite recipe thatthey would like to share, please send them to “Woman’s Editor. Ames Daily Tribune.CHRISTMAS TREE SALADStoatrcItvVttilinMr.parents are Bror Knutsson and Mrs. Herta Knutsson of Eksjo. Sweden. The grooms parents are Fred and Marv Winkler. Ames.Following the ceremony at the church w'hich was beautifully done by our friend, the Rev. Hector Thompson, a reception was(Mrs. Lester Hegland, Route 2)2 T. plain gelatine X/2C. cold pineapple juicei C. hot pineapple juice Green vegetable coloring (4-5 drops) i/j C. finely cut apples 12 C. finely cut celery 1 C. whipping cream Soften gelatine in cold pineapple juice. Add hot juice and stir well until dissolved. Add coloring to make a delicate green. When gelatine begins to set. stir in apples and celerv. (Finely cutaheycUfatsocoSedoaedcilt;iniorangesheld at the Winkler home from ; and grapes may be substituted or noon to 3 p.m. Dutch Veline and added, but mixture must not ex-Earl Shivers assisted with re- ceed 1 cup.) Foid in whippedin;freshments and follow’ing this the cream; pour into 4 oz. cone-shapedparty moved to the Broiler where a steak dinner was enjoved bv all.The couple will make their home at 2803*4 West Street.The bride finished her sehool-paper cups. Stand cups in glasses ; until set.putoboTo unmold, tear paper cups off mold. Garnish to resemble treeaning in Sweden and speaks German, English and Swedish fluently. The groom is associated with his father in the painting and decorating business. He belongs to the Elks lodge and the Brotherhood of Painters, Decora-Yield—6 trees.Legion partycanilrofor childrenThe American Legion Auxd-liarv held their annual children'stors and Paperhangers of America. He has two years credits at University of Iowa and hopes to finish his schooling at I.S.U. beginning next fall with the thought of teaching language and history on the high school level. The groom met the bride last summer while touring Europe. He spent two week* in her home town inChristmas party. Thursday at the Legion Hall with 60 childrenStiTipresent.The program consisted of musical numbers bv Barbara andDavid Anderson, carol singing by the group and the appearance of Santa Claus.somlt;wifnth«Sweden and when **she left for Hamburg, Germany to take a jobmaid and governess, he fol-! ning and Steven Haugland.The following children were1 winners of gifts: Sandy MooSy, Marcia Williams, Marilyn Fon, Bobby Moody, Marilyn Saul, Christine Williams, Jan tt Den-!nsWlt;thi13(git
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Ames, Iowa, US

Mon, Dec 18, 1961

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