Homecomings and hospital visits fill Seeley events
Staff Sergeant Phillip Armstrong returned from Viet Nam last week after completing a tour of duty. His wife Donna and children stayed at the Melvin Betts home during his absence. Lester Jorgensen and family spent time in Des Moines with their son Lynn in the Lutheran hospital after a serious car accident while employed by Sherwood Construction. Jeff Sheeder returned home from Guthrie County hospital after several days for infection. Homemakers Seeley meeting was postponed and held Tuesday at the home of Mrs Ernest Jorgensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Nam
Phillip A Armstrong
Viet. Nam
Donna
Melvin: Betts
Lester
Jorgensens
Des Moines
Lynn
Lutheran Hospital
Sherwood Construction Company
Jeff
Howard Sheeders
Guthrie County Hospital
Seeley
Ernest Jorgensen
Cecil Railsback
Marvin Petersen
Monte
Chris
Greg Walters
Guthrie Center
David Pillar
Council Bluffs
Duane Hopkins
Bessie Hopkins
James
Jack Stringer
Jack
Ralph Stringers
Rasmussen
Cecil
Tom Railsback
Denise Haney
Glen Covault
Covaults
Denise
Clarion
Mr Haney
Edna Coe
John Bowers
Leonard Coe
Lloyd Weigel
Lester Weigel
Adel
Steven
Bruce Laughery
Howard Benton
Stuart
Bill Harkins
Waukee
Harkins
Nile Harkins
Marjorie Petersen
Marilee Christensen
Mary Lu Hoover
Dean Wright
Cedar Falls
Traveling Ladies Share Mexico Travelogue and Craft Display
Mrs Ray presented a Mexico travelogue with colored slides and music while three homemakers and children attended. Exico decorations and handmade articles were displayed. A gift exchange followed, led by Mrs Jimmy Maynard, president, as refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Mexico
Exico
Jimmy Maynard
Guthrie Center clubs hold season start meeting and home events
The WRCC opened its season with an all day meeting in Guthrie Center Women’s Club rooms hosted by Mrs Elmer Kopaska and Mrs Frank Bailey. A 12 30 cooperative dinner drew 22 members and 16 men and visitors. Presidential led 2 Pm business session as Martha Railsback spoke on Crimson at Christmas at San Diego poinsettia gardens. Ruby Moreland presented a water pollution topic. Harmony Hour Club entertained Guthrie County Home residents with Christmas decorations and songs, served by club officers and members. Birthday courtesy gatherings were hosted by Mrs Rasmussen for Olivna Wilson and by Mrs Leonand Coe for Bessie Hopkins with local members in attendance. US Hobby Club December meeting and Christmas party were held at Floyd Wilson home with a cooperative noon dinner for 14 members and seven husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRCC
Guthrie Center
Elmer Kopaska
Frank Bailey
Earl Hick
Albert Jorgensen
Martha Railsback
Poinsettia Gardens
San Diego
Ruby Moreland
Harmony Hour Club
Guthrie County
Lloyd Weigel
Mesdames Ozzie Durst
Jimmy Maynard
Paul McCool
Melvin Laughery
Iona Kirkwood
Paula McCool
Steven Weigel
Leonand Coe
Bessie Hopkins
Mary Weigel
Ilene Rosenbeck
Alice Jorgensen
Vivian Laughery
Lucille Harkins
Lenore Rasmussen
Rasmussen
Olivna Wilson
Hobby Club
Floyd Wilson
Mystery Sisters Draw Names at Afternoon Meeting
An afternoon gathering revealed Mystery Sisters and drew names for next year. Twenty two participants enjoyed craft activities. Hosts Mr and Mrs Milo Cretsinger hosted Wednesday cards and a supper followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystery Sisters
Milo Cretsinger
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Harley Martin in Iowa City
Mrs Laura Crees and Carrie Neal traveled to Iowa City with B E Crees and Edin Phippen of Guthrie Center to visit Mr and Mrs Harley Martin. Martin was celebrated at a Sunday dinner for her December 12 birthday with a birthday cake baked by her aunt Mrs Cecil Crees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Crees
Carrie Neal
Iowa City
B E Crees
Edin Phippen
Guthrie Center
Harley Martin
Martin
Mrs Cecil Crees
Christmas Dinner Held at Menlo Home
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kingery hosted an early Christmas dinner Sunday at their Menlo residence. Attending were Mr and Mrs Bob Kelly and Cindy from Omaha, Mrs Lena Kelly, Mr and Mrs Orville Kelly and Mr and Mrs Martin Harvey of Des Moines, Paul Kelly of Davenport, Mrs Lawrence Kingery and children of Panora, and Mr and Mrs Gerald Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warl Wolf
Kathleen
Christine
Bayard
Mary Jane Chase
Coon Rapids
Joe Wolf
Omaha
Messrs
Kenneth Wolf
Leslie Fielding
Wayne
Scranton
John Moore
Karen
Lyle Oakes
Sam Wolf
Jefferson
Melvin Clark
Alvin
Edwin
Yale
Keith Rich
Ronnie
Panora
Lawrence Wolf
Terry
Gerald Wolf
Kerry
Karla
Jennifer
Rev
Dale
Bass
the Moores
Melvin Clarks
Gerald Wolff
Rich
Miss Chase
Kenneth Kingery
Menlo
Bob Kelly
Cindy
Lena Kelly
Orville Kelly
Martin Harvey
Des Moines
Paul Kelly
Davenport
Lawrence Kingery
Gerald Kelly
Mrs Phelps Honored at Des Moines Dinner
Mr and Mrs Dennis Sissel and Rodney hosted a Sunday dinner in Des Moines honoring Mrs Frank Phelps, mother of Mrs Sissel, for her December 15 birthday. Guests included Jim Phelps, student at SCI in Cedar Falls, Pat Phelps and roommate Janice Miller of Des Moines, and Mr and Mrs Phelps Ralph Mike and Stephen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Sissel
Rodney
Des Moines
Mrs Adolf Burmeister Returns From 18 Day Visit
Mrs Adolf Burmeister returned Sunday from an 18 day visit with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Timon Christy and Spencer in Lake Bluffs IL. She will leave today for Denver CO to spend the holidays with her daughter Darlene Burmeister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Burmeister
John Timon
Christy and Spencer
Lake Bluffs
Denver
Darlene Burmeister
Mrs Cornish Honored At Birthday Coffee Event
Mrs Bill Cornish was honored at a birthday coffee in her home Saturday morning. Guests included neighborhood ladies Mesdames Orville Morena Vera Deal Clarence Hidlebaugh and others.
Moore Family Hosts Ricky’s Seventh Birthday
Mr and Mrs Tom Moore entertained Friday evening honoring their son Ricky on his seventh birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gerald Halterman of Coon Rapids, Ricky’s uncle and aunt, and his brother Tommy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Moore
Ricky
Gerald Halterman
Coon Rapids
Tommy
Saturday Supper Guests Hosted by Huffaker and Don
Mr and Mrs Gerald Wolf and Kerry Karla and Jennifer and Randy Vaughan were Saturday Supper guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Huffaker and Don.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Wolf
Kerry
Karla
Jennifer
Randy Vaughan
Richard Huffaker
Don
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Fransistor Radio
Bagley
Irma
North Street
Lloyd Laughery
Oogue
Lazy Bones Club
George Rasmussen
Darwin Hughes
Hughes
Mark and
Michelle
Randall Kreft
Darwin
Sac City
Maiie Hughes
al Jorgensen
Ella Readinger
Edna Readinger
Mrs Phelps
Leon Peckuma, Ronald Morena
Jerry Moylan
Gerald Bull
Electric Sewer Service
Stern & Field
Perry, Iowa
Feilmeyer’s
Hassocks
Cosco
Frigidaire Appliances
Swinger
Eddy
Perry
Iowa
Skninger
FO Greene Surjoures
Serta Mattress & Box Springs
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