Golden Wedding Celebrants from Wiota Attended
The Mailander and Ehrman families travel from Holyoke to Colorado for the golden wedding of Henr Mailander and Augusta Ehrman. The couple, married in Wiota in a Catholic church, received many gifts at a late afternoon ceremony and a surprise in the evening from St. Patrick's Altar and Rosary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Mmes
Wm. Mailander
Harold Mailander
Jim
Fred Ehrman
Susie Ehrman
Wiota
J. R. Mailanders
Dick Thompsons
Atlantic
Holyoke
Colo
Henr Mailander
Wioth Catholic
John Fallenschiadt
Dillie Ehrmen
Augusta Ehrman
Fred Ehimman
Wioth
Fivlen
Mailander DeVore
Oo River
Neb
Yoke
Leo
Nodi
Rosary Society
St. Patrick’s Church
Vincent Ehrman
Fred Ehrmans
Camp Carson
Mailander
Mary Morgan
Theo. Ehrman
Ray McConnell
Gus Mailander
Calendar notices for Elub events and meetings
Items for the elub calendar must reach the office by 10 a m on publication day. Monday includes First Presbyterian Women groups with names and times for luncheon and picnic activities. Tuesday features Past Noble Grand club and American Legion events with locations and officer installation. Wednesday covers QT U meeting details, readings, and a Five Mile Grove Community club gathering with multiple hostesses and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Women's Society
Einar Henningsen
Harry Kay
A. A. Gillette
Curtis Masteller
Noble Grand Club
Vic Foster
Mulberry Street
American Legion
Memorial Building
W.qt
J. L. Frits
East Tenth Street
A. Odem
Eleanor Shackson
Marjorie
Robert Jones
Yale Defense of the Wet Press
Five Mile Grove Community Club
Elmer Pellett
Buck Creek Aid
George Elwood
Paul Oakes
Florence Skaug
Leo Harris
Herbert Smith
State College Home Economics Freshman and Agricultural Economnics Sophomore
State college at Ames lists Miss Moreland a home economics freshman and Mr. Dix a sophomore in agricultural economics. No wedding date set. Community club notes record meetings, officers, and upcoming events including food sale plans and a July 11 meeting with Mrs. Virgil Coughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Ames
Jolly Sixteen Club
Charles Shearer
Betty Kale
Arnie Reed
Beas Meyers
Ralph Weaver
Ira Trainer
Ben Reed
Bertha Hansen
Avoca and Omaha names listed with 50 present at event
Ratashak and several others from Avoca, Oakland, Minden, Audubon, Treynor, Omaha, and nearby towns gathered with 50 attendees. Lyle departed Monday for Fort Dix New Jersey for overseas service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle
Fort Dix
N. J
Anniversary Surprise and Club Meetings Across Communities
20th anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Follmann with family and friends. Community notes include Klatter club results at Extra, Walnut Amvets picnic speakers, Oak Leaf Rebekah lodge program, Kimballton Danish Ladies Aid event, and local anniversaries and gatherings at various towns, with brief lists of attendees and activities.
Community Clubs and Social Gatherings Throughout Anita Area
Local clubs met across Anita and nearby towns with hostess duties rotating among members. Activities included pinochle and lesson groups, quilting and hand work, Bible based discussions, and church women’s circle events. Attendees noted at least 12 to 50 participants with upcoming hostesses named for future sessions.
Southwest Hamlin Friends Club Elects Officers and Plans Vet Hospitals Rugs
Ezive Activities notes the Southwest Hamlin Friends and Neighbors club meeting with guests including Mrs. Leonard Christensen and Mr Frank Christensen. Officers elected were Charli Petersen president, Victor Maidsen secretary treasurer, and Henry Petersen reporter. Club plans lap rugs for veterans hospitals. Art Kyh is thanked for entertaining former Extr. residents during Rita Mortensen’s 78th birthday event at Elk Horn with about 80 attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Hamlin Friends, Neighbors Club
Leonard Christense
Frank Christensen
Maurice Claussen
Art Ky
Charli- Petersen
Victor Maidsen
Sec
Treas
Henry Petersen
Veterana
Arthur G. Andersen
Bessie Alexander
Beasie Ide
Hudson
8. D
Gertie Laubender
Inglewood
Calif
Gertie Bruner
Ber Kitson
Audubon
Raymond Anderson
Brayton
Wesley Donaldson
Grace Young
Extra
Reno Mortensen
Hilmar Nielsen
Elk Horn
WSCS Meeting At Wietsa Methodist Church
The WSCS met at the Wietsa Methodist church this week with two members and two guests Shirley and Roma Wright in attendance. Mrs G D Mueller led the worship service and Mrs Gerald Har- (text cut)
Old Residents Hold Reunion At Asbury Picnic
In Griswold area Hillcrest hosted 61 Asbury descendants aged 80 and up for a Sunday picnic. Fre B DeWitt and family provided grounds on the DeWitt farm while participants recalled pioneer days and Auld Lang Syne was sung as they departed. Elizabeth DeWitt was oldest present and A Schofield marked his 80th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
Asbury
Hillcrest
DeWitt
Conklins
Eee
Croghans
Foster
Winterstein
Knight
McKay
Schofields
Book
Beller
Graham, Milne
Brayton Auxiliary Elects Officers and Judges Poppy Posters
The Brayton American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Donald Peterson and Mrs. Jens Peterson on the serving committee. Officers elected include Mrs. Donald Peterson president and others. local children, Leslie Purdue and Janet Puridue, won first and second prize for the poppy posters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brayton American Legion ‘Auxiliary
Donald Peterson
Jens Peterson
Earl Middaugh
Earl Hansen
Russell Lewis
L. P.Rasmug@en
Harold Lewis
Alton Landon
Leslie Purdue
Janet Puridue
Pre-nuptial Shower for Louise Wilson in Des Moines
Des Moines event notes a pre-nuptial shower for Miss Louise Wilson at the C. E. Bye home with Casey relatives including Mrs. Walter Wilson Mrs. David Evans and Mrs. Don Evans. A separate reception for Mr and Mrs Dean Wilson was held at Grace Methodist Church in Des Moines with Mr and Mrs Walter Wilson Mr and Mrs avid Evans Mr and Mrs Don Vans Miss Benwie Neifert and Miss Ruby Krause, all of Casey. Anita Home and Garden Club plans a bus tour on Tuesday June 19 meeting 6 30 a m at Concert Park and visiting Fort Dodge and West Bend to view the Grotto of The Redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Spencer
C.L.K. Club
Myrtle Weaver
Charles Landon
Don Logue
Jessie Hilyard
Linda Shrader
Harold Spies
William DeVare
Cumberland Wscs
Wscs of
Cumberland
Virgil Lembke
Gladys Pigsley
Lembke
Connie Lembke
Marianne Worthington
Jean Roberts
August Wagner
Griswold
Harley Weber
Roberta Walker
State Hospital
Des Moines
Stanley Zobel
Veterans Administration
Seven Mile Club
Seven Mile Garden Club
Tweeday
Walter Tibben
Maurice Kemp
Milton Persele
Anna Strong
Rosas Michaels
Lews Gerlach
Wilma Andrews
Edith Gerlach
Blanche Hamilius
Arminta Coughlin
Floyd Gerlach
Louise Wilson
C. E. Bye
Casey
Walter Wilson
David Evans
Don Evans
Pod
Dean Wilson
Geace Methodist Church
Deses
Avid Evans
Donvans
Benwie Neifert
Mga Ruby Krause
Anita Home and Garden Club
Concert Park
Fort Dodge
West Bend
Shower For Bride At Elliott Church Parlor
The Women’s Council of the Christian church at Elliott hosted a miscellaneous shower Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Robert Allen formerly Miss Frances Lee a recent bride. Other club meetings and a picnic were noted in Elliott with several local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Council of the Christian Church
Elliott
Robert Allen
Frances Lee
Homemakers Club Hosts Village Meeting
Grant homemakers presided by Mrs. Arthur Stinemates held a Wednesday afternoon session with 17 in attendance. Mrs. Edwin Curry led the business meeting and safety was highlighted by Mrs. Clark Givan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stinemates
Grant
Homemakers Club
Edwin Curry
Clark Givan
Burns and injuries reported at Atlantic Memorial hospital
SICK and INJURED Burns Arm Charles Bailey of 304 Birch street treated today at Atlantic Memorial hospital for burns on one arm suffered this morning while tarring a roof. Falls injuries include Mrs. Michael Betz of Anita treated for concussion and bruises from a fall while hanging paper at the W. W. Chastain home. Mrs. Maggie Butler of 1004 Chestnut street fractured her left arm after a fall. she left the hospital this afternoon. Additional patients underwent ton sillectomies and others are under medical care.
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Charles Bailey
Birch Street
Atlantic Memorial Hospital
Michael Betz
Anita
Merle Turner
Capadele Apartments
Clara Woodcock
East Fifth Street
Geen Bald
Wiliam Cady
Timothy Ted
Elk Horn
Harley Hoffman
Rt. 8
Emmert Euken
Wiota
Hospital Note: Elliott Mrs Harry Clark at Omaha Methodist
Mrs Harry Elliott Clark is at the Methodist hospital in Omaha for observation. The report lists her as a patient under observation with no further details available at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Elliott
Harry ‘Clark
Methodist Hospital
Gill Girl Visits Grandparents as Mother undergoes treatment
Anita Karen Gill daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Gill from Atlantic stays with her grandparents Mr and Mrs H A Gill while her mother receives treatment in St Joseph hospital Omaha. She suffers from muscular arthritis.
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Anita—Karen Gill
Merle Gill
Atlantic
H. A. Gill
St. Joseph Hospital
Omaha
Elk Horn Community Notes on Illness and Injury
Mrs Hannah Fries of Elk Horn fell suddenly ill on Thursday and is under a doctor's care. Laverne Swenson of the Elim Children's home broke a bone in his left arm Monday during a football game at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Horn
Hannah Fries
Laverne Swenson
Elim
Hospital Patients Adair Emgarten and Ryan Family
Hospital report notes Mrs William Emgarten underwent surgery in Iowa City on Wednesday. John Farley, long in hospital, was moved to Dexter Clinic on Thursday. Mrs William Ryan, local postmaster, and her sister Cecelia Shaefer were in Oklahoma City for surgeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair
William Emgarten
Iowa City
John Farley
Dexter Clinic
William Ryan
Cecelia Shaefer
Oklahoma City
Koreans Identified by Haircut Distinction Says Lt. Col.
Council Bluffs Lt. Col. Lloyd H. Rockwell, visiting after two years in Korea, explains North Koreans wear crew cuts while South Koreans have long hair. He heads to Camp Roberts, California, for promotion and a command role, after receiving a memorial stone noting his service.
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Council Bluffs
Army
Lloyd H
Ditty
Rockwell
South Korea
Korea
Wil
Camn Roberts
Calif
Col
Omaha Visitors Reported from Local Areas
Mr Lewis and Mrs Port Sterling and Clare of Omaha along with Mr and Mrs Charley Robinson of Griswold visited Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Loghry Te.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Port Sterling
Clare
Omaah
Charley Robinson
Griswold
Joe Loghry
Last Rites for Magnus Hansen Held in Kimballton
Funeral services for Magnus Hansen former resident were held at the Jorgen L Hansen home and Immanuel Lutheran church with Rev Holger Strandakov officiating. He died Sunday at Fitzsimmons General hospital in Denver. He leaves parents two brothers Thorvald and Hooger and three sisters Hilda Olsen Laura Ibsen and Hertha Berg with burial in Kimballton Lutheran Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimballton
Magnus Hansen
Jorgen L. Hansen
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Holger Strandakov
Henry Hansen
Salem Invalids Home
Elk Horn
Fitzsimmons General Hospital
Denver
Du chin family joins Cedar Rapids graduation guests
Anita News notes Mr and Mrs Vern Duchin and A B Stone spent the weekend in Cedar Rapids to attend Coe College graduation exercises for James Stone, a grandson. Guests of Mrs Peter R Petersen included Mr and Mrs Runell Bernau and Katherine of Sioux Falls. Recreation center work progresses with plans to open the playground by late June under Bruce Peters and Joan Biggs. Barbara Pearson and Esther Dozer visited Barbara’s parents Weimer Pearson. Harry Swarts and Chas Walker vacationing at Cass Lake Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Vern Duchin
A. B.' Stone
Cedar Rap
Ernest Stone
Coe College
James Stone
Peter R. Petersen
Anna Irlandson
Runell Bernau
Katherine
Sioux Falls
Barbara
Weimer Pearson
Harry Swarts
Chas. Walker
Cass Lake
Minn
Local visitors and guests listed across Grant area
Grant Mr and Mrs Henry Woodling and two sons from Council Bluffs plus Mr and Mrs Orson Figgins of Villisca were guests of Mrs Ida Figgins on Sunday. Everett Sprague of Villisca opens as a new barber in Grant Electric. Mr and Mrs A W Bender and Miss Zora Posten of Clarinda, and Mr and Mrs Clair Hepler of San Francisco, dined with Mr and Mrs Louis Spiker on Wednesday. Howard Gustafsons of Des Moines were weekend visitors in Grant. Miss Rachel Pogue to lead Girl Scout day camp in Atlantic starting June 18. Miss Alice Jo Chalmers of Parsons College to vacation at parental home in Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Henry Woodling
Council Bluffs
Orson Figgins
Villisca
Ida Figgins
Everett Sprague
Grant Electric Store
A. W. Bender
Misa Zora Posten
Clarinda
Clair Hepler
San Francisco
Louis Spiker
Howard Gustafsons
Des Moines
Rachel Pogue
Atlantic
Alice Jo Chalmers
Parsons College
D. J. Chalmers
Youth convention trip planned for Griswold family
Reverend and Mrs E Z Chindwall Lois and Ardith Linn of Faith Lutheran church will attend the International Youth convention June 20 to 25 in Colorado Springs Colorado. About 5100 youths pastors and families from the U S Canada and foreign countries are expected. The girls will ride a special train and the Chindwalls will drive.
Franklin Township Bible School Draws 183 Enrolled
Franklin Township hosts summer Bible school at the Lutheran church southeast of Wiota. Rev. Rodney W. Riese leads 13 teachers and 183 pupils from ages four to sixth grade across three weeks. Students arrive with parents or are picked up by the pastor. the new church basement, 94 by 34 feet, is near completion with an estimated cost of 30000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veediek Bible School
Jase
Franklin Township
Chuperond
Walnut Briefs From Wharton Area Social Round
Walnut notes list visiting relatives and guests including Eroe family from Wharton New Jersey visiting Lillian Eroe and Laura Furey. Attendees include George and Lawrence Furey with families from Des Moines Omaha and Atlantic. The column mentions Palmer family from Indianapolis and At lantic and Des Moines visitors to Mercy hospital.
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Walnut
Harold Eroe
Whanton
N. J
Lillian Eroe
Etter
Laura Furey
George Furey
Des Moines
Lawrence Furey
Omaha
Lee Palmer
Roy
Indianapolis
Ray
Earl Palmer
al Palmer
Atlantic
Grace Caddeck
Joan
Boulder
Colo
Harry. Flowers
Lyle Griffith
Council Bluffs
Minden
Vld Jacobsen
Mercy Hospital
Henry Jacobsen
Wm. Scheel
Altoona
John le
Gary Allshouse
Mt. Vernon
Lorens Fix
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Lindhelm Hill
Holger Lindholm
Audsban
Mary Ellen Lin
James Hill
Lincoln
Nob
Bernice Hill
Lincsal
Carl Hill
Knoxville
Erhardt Nielsen
Heleen III
Betty Sorensen
Harlan
Art Christe
Es Finesin
Joe Kindholm
Hill
Audubon High School
Mise Moreland
Ellis Moreland
Clets Belle
Willred Dix
Coggon
A. E. Dix
W. Rel
Lowe
Adair Alter Society
Altar and Rosary Society
The
Catholic Church
V.F.W. Hall
James Hollinrake
William A. Melville
Bernard Devereux
Elmer Michaels
Wayne Long
Eugene Fagan
Earl Connore
Dad
Lete King
King
Valley
Hal
Jennie Enfield
Hollywood
Cal
Mildred King
South Bend
Ind
Ratashak
Pfe
Lyle Ratashak
George Ratashak
Sunnyside Park
John
Clifford Follmann
William Follmann
N. H. Yarger
Ida Yarger
Clarence
Ralph
Roy Follmann
Ivan Jenson
Wray Yargers
Mildred Yarger
Leonard
Russell
Marcia
Klatter Club
Chris Clausen
John Meyer
Jack Weiman
Roy Supplee
Richard Josephson
E. W. Baylor
Supplee
R. G. Nancarrow
George Hackwell
Harold Wilkins
Clarence Christensen
Casey Rebekahs
Oak Leaf Rebekah Lodge
Joe Kirkpatrick
Bessie Neifert
Evelyn Martin
Bessie iNeifert
Mies
Dam McClung
Bruce Kirkpatrick
Johnnie Maas
Rollin Kading
Ma‘pel Stevens
Chris Rasmussen
Kimballten
Merle Hansen
David
Ole Hansen
Henry F. Hansen
Amandaa Herakind
Mervin Taylor
J. L. Taylor
Sam Morgan
Mack Taylor
Taylors
Duane
Jo- Lee
Dean
Wieta
Lars Nelson
Bernette Woods
Lawrence Eilis
Dorothy Jacobsen
Gilbert Maas
Leo Herchenbach
Mmes. Herchenbach
Maas
Lawrence Ellis
Elmer Bannick
Lyman Garden Club
Travis Martens
Irvin Peterson
Arthur Martin
Howard Thompson
Griswold Garden Club
Lyman Netts
Fannia Gibson
Lewis Rebekahs
Constance Rebekah Lodge
Irma Hansen
Hansen
Noble Grand
Frank Ratslaff
Carrie Ward
John Jaberg
Maggie DeLean
J. C. Porter
Otis Conn
Elmer Pierson
L Club
Lewie
Max Sanders
Sanders
Harold Conn
Missionary Society
Anita Methodist Church
Albert Karns
Lester King
Mclntire
Mary Manion
L. L. Koeppel
Christina Johnson
Francis Smith
Lester Scholl
Howard Gissib
Scholl
Loyal Circle
Methodist Church
John Pearce
Byron Harris
Goldie Watkins
Kenneth Bates
Wright Township
Metha Hutchison
Congregational Church
Women’s Fellowship
S. and C
Maurice Ostrus
Wiota Thugsday
Everett Ostrus
Margaret Malone
Hestecses
Martha
Griswold Methodist Church
Chester Bailey
Cena Davis
R. B. Chisholm
J. X. Ackerman
J. M. Kinney
Wern R Blunk
Happy Hour
Art Kennedy
Embroidery
DeWitt Hillcrest
Golden Hour Club
Vernon Bergren
Rose Hill
Donald Chadwick
Harold Heeren
Frank Kramer
Dorothy Woodruff
Bruce Peters
H. J. Spies
Benson
H. J. Chadwick
Herman Baier
William Bangham
Ae Fred Chinn
Woodr
Anita News
Franklin
BIBLE
Buster Brown
Qure Family Shoe Store
Co. Tel
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