Birthday Surprise For Thelma And Velma McFadden
A large party gathered at the Austin McFadden home in Maine Thursday to celebrate the sixteenth birthday of Thelma and Velma McFadden with games and merriment. A separate item notes Adair residents were wed recently with Rev Davies performing the ceremony at Mrs Wood's home. He told the couple he had never married an older pair. The groom is over eighty. Mrs Woods is younger. The newlyweds plan to live in Adair after returning Wednesday. Pythian Sisters held a Wednesday meeting at the IOOF lodge, declaring a vacation for July and August with no temple meetings during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma
Velma McFadden
Austin Mcfadden
Maine
Adair
Davies
Lincoln
Pythian Sisters
Pythian Sister Temple
Niece Honored At Adair Dinner For Enid Wagner
Mrs. FL Patten hosted a six o'clock dinner in honor of her niece Miss Enid Wagner of Anita and Harold Alleman of Alleman at her home, honoring their marriage that occurred Thursday at Anita. Relatives of the bride attended. afternoon tea followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O & Ye
FL. Patten
Enid Wagner
Anita
Harold Alleman
Alleman
Walnut Society Notes and Local Social Events
Miss Viola Nagel becomes the bride of Martin Ekberg of Lincoln today. A surprise shower at Nagel’s home featured a mock wedding and generous gifts. Guests included Mrs J J Baxter and others as Cedar Rapids and Nickerson visitors were hosted. Various clubs and gatherings noted with teas, picnics, and receptions across Walnut society circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Nagel
Martin Ekberg
Lincoln
Walter Ricker Jr
J. J. Baxter
Conrad Paulsen
Cedar Rapids
Fred Christensen
Nickerson, Neb
Griswold Society Hosts Affairs for George Cottrell in Griswold
Two recent Griswold events honored George Cottrell son of Mr and Mrs Tom Cottrell now in Fremont Neb He has been visiting relatives in Griswold A dancing party and treasure hunt at Otto Palmers home Friday and a lawn party at Miss Faye Perleys Sunnyside Place Sunday featured lanterns over the lily pool and rock garden Light refreshments were served by the hostesses Relatives were entertained
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
George Cottrell
Tom Cottrell
Fremont
Neb
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Griswolda
Otto Palmer
Lions Queen Canova crowned at Miami pageant
Catherine Canova queen of the first Ponce de Leon celebration in St. Augustine was chosen queen of the Lions Clubs national convention in Miami. The piece notes attendees including Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. George Senholtz as members of local clubs and mentions a two course lunch after the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Canova
St. Augustine
Fla
Lions Clubs
Miami
H. H. K. Club
George Senholtz
Griswold
Births in Griswold and nearby towns noted
Griswold Ia June 25 special to News Telegraph reports three newborns: a baby girl born to Wilbur Woodward on June 17, another girl to George Kirchoff and wife on June 17, and Hefty Steffens and spouse welcoming a baby boy. A 11 pound son named Glenn Jam seen by the Ware family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
News-Telegraph
Wilbur Woodward
George Kirchoff
Griswold
Hefty Steffens
Mra
Charlie
Ware
Tung
Glenn
Jam
Busy Bee Poultry Club
Busy ‘Bee Poultry Club
Wright Township
Elsie Moore
Helen Burnham
Mies
Smith
Alene Barnes
Wynona
Kilgaye
Week End Events In Atlantic And Nearby Gatherings
The week’s social calendar highlights a Service Star Legion meeting at the Methodist Episcopal church on Monday at 2:30 pm, a Kensington women's association event hosted by Mrs T H Whitney on Friday, and a WCTU meeting at 807 Walnut Street with notes on social hygiene. A Sunnyside Park family reunion brings relatives together for a day of feasting and fun, while the Atlantic Garden Club meets at Dr U S Mullins residence to view garden and estate notes. Silver wedding celebrations mark the Brehmer anniversary at Woodman Hall with many relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Star Legion
Methodist Episcopal Church
Congregational
T. H. Whitney
Maple Street
Women's Association of the
Congregational Church
Kensington
H. J. White
A. N. Sherwood
J. Jones
J. L. Cruise
J. H. Davis
IV. Neal
Mra
Wi. L. White
Nord
Amanda Wis
Sunnyside Park
Bills
Albert Merrick
Oscar. Wedemeyer
Marjorie
Bobby
Adaline
Albert Petty
Myrtle
M and_ Hazel
Extra
Om Bills
Atlantic
Ell
Dali
Millroy Bills
A. BR
Griswold
S.A. Bills
Grant
Dallas Bills
Oakland
Atlantic Garden Club
Dr. U.S. Mullins
Chestnut Street
Albert Brehmer
West of Town
Woodman Hall
Walnut
Brehmers
Hilda Sturdevant
Leona Brehmer
Marshalltown
Flossie
Viola
Esther
Ethel
Helen
May Brehmer
Farm Bureau Meetings and Local Club Reports
Waveland township farm bureau held special meeting at Miss Hazel Kay home with demonstrations on framing pictures and adding color to rooms. The afternoon included music memory work and refreshments. Next meeting set for July 6 at Miss Mary Storbeck’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elen Club
Eldeen Club
Hazel Kay
Gretchen Stevenson
Thelma Spiker
Thelma Butler
Mary Storbeck
Can Company Votes to Hold 1928 Meeting Here
Iowa and Nebraska canners praised the Atlantic Canning company plant after a week long school of instruction attended by over 100 canning superintendents and employees. The Contimetal Can company of Chicago announced the next year’s gathering would be here. J W Cuykendall welcomed guests and the banquet at Calumet cafe featured remarks by George R Kelley and Cuykendall about industry changes over fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Nebraska
Atlantic Canning Company
Contimetal Can Company
Chicago
J. W. Cuykendail
Focal
Canning Company
Chicago Can Company
Calumet Cafe
George R. Kelley
Grinnell Canning Company
Iowa-Nebraska Canning Association
J. W. Cuykendall
Sherlock McKewen
Des Moines Canning Company
First Woman Aims to Fly Ocean From New York to Paris
Kansas City, June 25. Miss May Talmadge Hays, 22, aims to be the first woman to fly from New York to Paris. She is considering a special flying course and already rated adept at the stick by pilots at Richards Field. She plans to fly to Long Island this fall and then attempt a solo flight to Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
New York
Paria
May Talmadge
Hays
Richards Field
Long Island
Paris
Henry County Good Roads Campaign Opens Bond Issue Drive
Mount Pleasant Iowa June 26 Henry County good roads boosters opened their campaign today for a successful bond issue election July 19. The board of supervisors passed a resolution calling for a special election on a $060,000 bond issue for road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
I. N
Henry County Good Goods
Sleeveless Coats and Long Gloves Trend in Paris Fashion
Paris fashion notes describe sleeveless coats worn over long sleeve dresses with elbow length fur cuffs and matching long suede gloves. Designers show chiffon coats beaded to match gowns, bolero lineage updated to skirt length, with shawl collars tied in bows and trims in georgette crepe taffeta moire and crepe de chine for summer elegance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn McDonald
Paris
Ritz Bar
Molyneus
Love of Sunya and Long Pants Coming to Local Theaters
Local theaters will showcase Love of Sunya and Long Pants with star Gloria Swanson and Harry Langdon. The season features scenes from wealth to poverty, romantic melodrama, and sharp humor as actors navigate love, blackmail, and comic escapades. Other features include The Callahans and the Murphys, No Control, Lovers, and Cyclone of the Range with Tom Tyler, offering romance, comedy, and Western action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunya
Harry Langdon
Harry
The
Callahans
Strand
Harrison Ford
Phyllis Haver
Ramón Navarro
Ramon
America
Tom Tyler
Lindbergh to aid in promoting air lines nationwide
Washington June 25 Col Charles A Lindbergh will affiliate with a group of aviation pioneers to promote national air transport lines across the United States. Howard Coffin of National Air Transport will be a partner in the venture likely to begin soon under the current company name. Other leading figures include Paul Henderson William B Mayo Casey Jones and three St Louis backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
United States
Atlantic
Europe
Howard Coffin
National Air Transport Corporation
Sand
Lindbergh
National Air Transport
Paul Henderson
William B. Mayo
Ford Airplane
Casey Jones
St. Louis
Flight Lifted Lindbergh From Air Mail To Business Ranks
A brief note records how a single flight transformed Charles A Lindbergh from an air mail pilot into a prominent figure in the business world, marking a swift rise in his career trajectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergh
Iowa War Vets Name Officers At Close Of Conclave
Iowa War Vets conclude their annual convention naming officers including Commander George Peteray Des Moines senior vice commander Ed Kurtz Davenport and junior vice commander Christ ensen Keokuk The Women’s auxiliary selects May Tallman Clinton as president and Kittie Cram Sioux City as senior vice president Delegates to the national convention were Phil Billings Des Moines M E Sargent Council Bluffs A W Douglas Waukon and Charles Brown Waterloo Detroit Aug 25 was set for the meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
United
May Tallman
Clinton
Kittie Cram
Sioux City
Marie Sorenson
Cedar Rapids
Emmia McNiece
Dubuque
Dorothy Sargent
Council Bluffs
Vivian Tallman
Phil Billings
Des Moines
M. E. Sargent
A. W. Douglas
Waukon
Charles Brown
Waterloo
Ational
Detroit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Abaik Society
Laies Aid Society
Methodist Church
Peter Scott
T. T. C. Club
C. H. Miller
Jessie Miller
Emmanuel Walther Jeagua
L. O. Sparling
Sparling
Anna Mueller
Ray
Fred Arnberg
Glenora Menefee
Marjory Barney
Barney
Calvin Ray
Lois Sdchan
Georgette
Anne Cellwell
Thomas Farley
Aduoir
Stuart
Cle Bevd Hubbard
F.F. Potter
Blyde
W. Edwarda
Danaea
J. Hy. Gookin
el Ner
Mar
Mazonianie
Hose’ Preight
Os Campbell
Mines
Mar- Lad
Dorothy Hi Witch
Campbell
Nell i Ae
Walnut Society
J. Neff
Walnut Street
Junior Endeavor
Megantes F. C
W. Larsen
J. E. Smart
Mitchell
8. D
Oliver Stevenson
Ada Boiler
Presbyterian Sunday School
Griswold Society
Mita
LIONS
Arlene Grennell
Roy
iGrennell
W. J. Grennel
W.H. M.S
Frank Hunt
Women’s Home Missionary’ Society of
Ned Phillips
Sunnyside Place
Omaha
Cass Lodge
A. I
A. M
Rebekah
Nishnabotna
Order of Eastern Star
Alia
Frank Benham
Hugh Dickinson
Eliott
D. E. Soper
Elveda
Dewey Robinson
Wilbur Bills
Damns
Kenneth
W. L. Anderson
Elmer Scholl
Beatrice
Lee A. Bills
Danish Ladies Aid Society
Walter Gregersen
Spruce Street
Fletcher Aid
Fletcher Chapel Ladies Aid Society
John, Paulsen
Farm Bureau
Waveland Bureau
Waveland ‘Township
John_ Larsor
Pottawattamie
F. McArthur
E. P. Harrison
Griswoln
Leona Pearce
Waveland Township
Henry County
Good Roads
Chic Parisiennes
Pierce
Gloria Swanson
Sonya
Madge Bellamy
Opera House
Tove
Beau Brummel
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