Public Library Answers Range of Inquiries from Readers
The article profiles Hazel Evans, reference librarian, and the inquiring public at a library. It notes daily questions on spelling, cuisine, biographies, etiquette, and practical tasks, plus how staff locate information by contacting other libraries and using permanent FAQ files.
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Monticello Social Clubs Hold Bridge and Tea Gatherings
Monticello residents held numerous bridge teas and club meetings this week. Hostesses included Mrs. A P Lambert Mrs. George Timmins and Mrs. Ralph Bone and prizes were awarded to Ann Malnar and several other ladies. A Cedar Rapids move was noted for Verle Wright and Betty Hunnicutt’s marriage April 20 at the bride’s home.
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A. P. Lambert
George Timmins
Ralph Bone
Lambert
Ann Malnar
John Shover
Charles Luett
James Howie
Oscar York
Ben Cotton
William Shaffer
York
John Fraser
Ross Baty
Garden Club
Ava Main
Clarence Matthiessen
Betty Hunnicutt
Frank Hunnicutt
Verle Wright
George Woodall
Methodist Church
J. L
Advice from Mary Manners column excerpt
Advice snippets cover marital finance control and domestic burden. Mrs J domestically guides husband, while a widow with four children seeks relief from overworked matriarch. readers propose budgets, allowances, and occasional paid help. Community club notes conclude the fragment.
Center Junction Woman's Club Meets in Home of Mrs Himebaugh
The Center Junction Woman's Club gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Frank Himebaugh's home with Mesdames J. N. Smith B. D Heiken Franz Charbonneaux and W. B. Clark on the program. A Mothers day party is planned for Mrs F. D. Sutherland’s home at 2 30 p m Wednesday. Mrs Franz Charbonneaux hosted the Methodist aid society in the church basement with Mrs Will Hansen presiding.
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Masonic Hall
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Leona Kessler
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Dean Feldman
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Eunice Rogers
Mosella Britton
Maude Yoder
Thursa Grady
Addie Felske
Grace Kessler
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Burda Anniversary Dinner Marking Forty-First Year
Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Burda celebrate their forty first wedding anniversary with a dinner hosted by daughter Mrs. Manford Powelka in Maquoketa. Born locally, the Burdas wed in Spillville after 11 years of farming before moving to town. Dorothy Martin, Hopkinton native and Oxford Mills teacher, was honored at a prenuptial shower hosted by community mothers at the home of Mrs. Elsie Meade as she prepares for marriage.
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Manford Powelka
Maquoketa
Elsie Meade
Miss Martin
Hopkinton
Community groups host meetings and class party in Marion area
Whittier ladies gathered at the hall Thursday with Mrs. Eric Anderson and Mrs. Gene Reed as hostesses. The L. A. club enjoyed a Wednesday gathering at the home of Mrs. Clifford Bright northeast of Marion. Mr. and Mrs Clifford Knight hosted the Progressive Sunday school class party at their home Friday.
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Eric Anderson
Gene Reed
L. A
Clifford Bright
Marion
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Helen Broulik Weds Edwin Becicka in Mount Vernon Nuptials
Miss Helen Broulik daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Broulik of Mount Vernon married Edwin Becicka son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Becicka of Ely at St Peter s and Paul s church near Solon. Rev John Michalek officiated a double ring mass marking the couple s vows and the bride s parents twenty third anniversary. A reception at the groom s sister Mrs James Hall and a 1 pm dinner followed with music by Save 6 orchestra.
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Edward Broulik
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Joseph M. Becicka
Ely
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Solon
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Louis Reyhons
Raymond
Robert Zinkula
Henrietta Broulik
Anna Becicka
Lestra Hibbard
Frank Becicka
Leonard Broulik
James Hall
Nall
Cedar Rapids
Save 6 Orchestra
Central City Couples Announce May Wedding In Central City
Mr and Mrs Frank Watson announce the marriage of their daughter Mabel to Ivan Wright son of Mrs Louis Wright both of Central City The ceremony took place at the Watson home April 22 with Rev Clyde Scott officiating Grace and Trace Wright were attendants The couple will reside on the Wright farm south of Paris Mrs A J Moser hosted a birthday gathering for Margaret with Mrs Russell Hatch assisting
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Local Legion Auxiliary Reps Named For Guttenberg Convention
60o Earlville Mrs G R Dunn and Mrs Roy Hunt elected to represent the local Legion auxiliary at the Guttenberg convention Wednesday. The Standard Bearer society meets at the Methodist Church Friday evening with Ruth Klaus as program leader and Jean Mereten leading devotions.
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Roy Hunt
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Standard Bearer Society
Methodist Church
Aronday
Ruth Klaus
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