Kendall Family Dinner Hosts in Karl Kendall Home
A Kendall family dinner was held Thursday at the Karl Kendall home in Marion. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sigfred and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Kendall. Kruger of Marion and Miss Florence Kruger of Moorhead, Minnesota, were noted in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruger
Marion
Florence Kruger
Moorhead
Miza
Kendall
Karl Kendall
Ed Sigfred
Ralph J. Kendall
Funeral of Mrs Murray is held in Congregational church
Funeral services for Mrs. Murray were conducted Wednesday in the Congregational church by the Rev. James Franklin Parsons. She had been ill for several months and died at her daughter Mrs. John Stoneburner’s home in Dubuque where she had resided since 1936. Born in England she came to America at age eleven, lived near Elkader, then Marion, later moved to Dubuque. She married T Ode Murray in 1885 and was active in the Congregational church and American Legion auxiliary. Survived by daughters Mrs. Stoneburner and Mrs. Glenn Mott of Pasadena, sisters Mrs. Fred French, Mrs. Henny Coady, and Mrs. Charles Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Franklin Parsons
Murray
John Stoneburner
Dubuque
England
United States
Elkade
Marion
T. “Ode” Murray
Congregational Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Stoneburner
Glenn Mott
Pasadena
Calif
Fred French
Henny Coady
Troy
Mont
Charles Davis
Family dinner at 880 Fourteenth Street hosts Oxley kin
A family dinner was held today in the home of Mrs. Robert Ox ley at 880 Fourteenth street. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Glenn O. Pyle of Hollywood Fra, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Horn and son Harold, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Jamison of Mt. Vernon, Helen and Virginia Pyle, University of Iowa students, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Schenken and children Loyde and Rudolph, and Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Oxley of Marion with their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Oxley
Fourteenth Street
Glenn O. Pyle
Hollywood
Fra
Harry Horn
Harold
Noel Jamison
Mt. Vernon
Helen
Virginia Pyle
University of Iowa
Bernard Schenken
Loyde
Rudolph
Harrison Oxley
Marion
Hanna Family Christmas Guests Entertained at Home
Mrs. Mary Hanna welcomed a mix of relatives and guests for Christmas at her home. Ed Hanna, a student from Iowa State College, returned from Lena Illinois to spend the holiday with his mother and siblings. Also visiting were Miss Eleanor Hanna of Fairmont Minnesota and Dr and Mrs C G Hanna of Scranton along with several other relatives from Central City Lafayette and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve
Central City
Irvin Schmickle
Lafayette
Kenneth Pearson
Elda M. Kemp
Burns Reunion Held at Cedar Rapids and Marion Homes
The Burns family annual dinner was hosted Thursday by Mr and Mrs Clifford Burns near Marion. Attendees included Merle Busenbark Fred Thompson the Quaid and Burns families from Cedar Rapids and Marion, plus Trevelyn White and family and Rob ert Burns with son Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Clifford Burns
Marion
Merle Busenbark
Fred Thompson
Raymond Quaid
Ivan Burns
Cedar Rapids
Trevelyn White and
Fikers
George
Robert Burns
Lee
Miss Evelyn Coppock Vacationing at Whittier Home
Miss Evelyn Coppock a Marion schools teacher spends Christmas vacation at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Harlan Coppock in Whittier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Coppock
Marion
Mrs
Harlan Coppock
Whittier
Dinner Guests at Gordon Home for Holidays
Dinner guests Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Gordon were their daughter Theola home from Cornell College and Edythe Goron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Gordon
Theola
Cornell College
Gordon
Edythe Goron
Cedar Rapids Guests At Beiber Home
Mr and Mrs B E Beiber of 714 Tenth Street hosted guests Thursday including Ellsworth Beiber and family Judy, Bruce Eckhart and daughter Diane, Arthur Robertson and children David and Iola, all from Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Beiber
Tenth Street
Ellsworth Beiber
Judy
Bruce Eckhart
Diane
Arthur Robertson
David
Iola
Cedar Rapids
Family Dinner Attended by Clark Family Members
A family dinner was hosted at the Charles Sweet home on Thursday with guests Mrs C E Clark J E Clark Mr and Mrs M G Clark and their sons Bonnie Clark and Kenneth Clark in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sweet Home
C. E. Clark
J. E. Clark
M. G. Clark
Bonnie Clark
Kenneth Clark
Christmas Seal Sale Extended Two Weeks
The Christmas Seal sale, scheduled to close Thursday, will extend two additional weeks. Total receipts are about $50 short of last year’s amount.
We Wish Everyone A Very Merry Ee And Aieolepes
A playful holiday message extending warm wishes to all readers with a cheerful refrain. The note uses festive language and a lighthearted tone to spread seasonal cheer.
Carter Family Visits Relatives Ahead of Christmas
The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon H. Carter and children Joyce and Daryle traveled Wednesday to Des Moines to visit Mr. Carter's relatives. They plan to spend Christmas with Mrs. Carter's parents in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon H. Carter
Joyce
Daryle
Des Moines
Mr. Carter
Davenport family gathers for Christmas day visit
Mr. and Mrs. John Lines and their son Bobby of Davenport were guests in the A. A. Schenken home. Also visiting were Mrs. Minnie Schenken and Hugo Schenken for Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lines
Bobby
Davenport
Minnie Schenken
Hugo Schenken
A. A
Leidighs entertain with Applegates and Crews in Marion
Dr and Mrs R E Leidigh hosted Thursday for Mr and Mrs Walter Applegate Mrs La Verna Crew of Marion and Mr and Mrs Scott Leidigh of Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Leidigh
Walter Applegate
la Verna Crew
Marion
Scott Leidigh
Davenport
Clark Family Heads to Fairfield for Christmas Visit
Mr and Mrs W W Clark and their son Jimmy travel to Fairfield to spend Christmas with Mrs Clark s parents confirming family plans and holiday visit details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. W. Clark
Jimmy
Fairfield
Mrs. Clark
Christmas Eve Three Year Old Bill Campbell Figures
Donna Belle Hall and Bobby Kruger, siblings born an hour apart at St. Luke's, celebrated their third birthdays on Christmas Eve. Donna asked Santa for a dolly and high heeled shoes, while Bobby requested a sled and a truck. Bobby wore a suit like his uncle Marion Hendrickson, a Navy member on the west coast. Both children are contributing to defense programs by buying defense stamps weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Belle Hall
Donald S. Hall
Tenth Street
Bobby Kruger
Paul Kruger
Eighteenth Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Donna
Santa Claus
Bobby
Marion Hendrickson
United States Navy
Miss Mary Howe Hosts Christmas Dinner in Marion
Miss Mary Howe of Marion presided over a family Christmas dinner with guests spanning Marion and nearby towns. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Howe with family, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Wallace and daughter Alice, Dr. and Mrs. Frank McLeod, Mr. and Mrs. James Logan of Traer, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McLeod and two children of Stillman Valley, NL, plus Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McLeod of Clarinda, Mr. and Mrs. Fern Michel and family of Brandon, and Mr. and Mrs. Neal Miller with their son Howard of Robins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Howe
Marion
John Howe
C. D. Wallace
Alice
Clyde Kearns
Frank McLeod
James Logan
Traer
Ralph McLeod
Stillman Valley
Lawrence McLeod
Clarinda
Fern Michel
Brandon
Neal Miller
Howard
Robins
Dinner Guests at Schrimper Residence
Mr. and Mrs. George Schrimper hosted dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Roberts and their family plus W. H. Roberts Charles Grardie of Marion Mr. and Mrs. Ray Roberts and Theresa Phelps of DeWitt in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schrimper
Carroll Roberts
W. H. Roberts
Charles Grardie
Marion
Ray Roberts
Theresa Phelps
DeWitt
Blok Family Hosts Gundersons in Springville Visit
Mr and Mrs Neal Blok entertained Mrs Alma Gunderson and her son Andrew of Springville today in a cordial social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Blok
Booths Visit Son in Cedar Rapids Home
Dr and Mrs John J Booth spent the day visiting their son Ronald C Booth at his Cedar Rapids home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Booth
Ronald C. Booth
Cedar Rapids
Biddick Family Visit To Wisconsin Relatives
Mr and Mrs C R Biddick and daughter Isabelle Schluter of Cedar Rapids traveled to Montfort Wisconsin to spend today with Mrs Biddicks sister Mrs Ritchie and other relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Biddick
Isabelle Schluter
Cedar Rapids
Montfort, Wis
Miss Alice Carey Visits Kin For Christmas
Miss Alice Carey of Clarion arrived here the first of the week to spend Christmas in the home of her sister Mrs. Kenneth King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Carey of
Clarion
Kenneth King
Umbdenstock Couple Hosted by Albaugh Parents Near Marion
Mr and Mrs Byron Umbdenstock were entertained today at the home of Mrs Umbdenstock s parents Mr and Mrs J J Albaugh near Marion in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Umbdenstock
Mrs. Umbdenstock
J. J. Albaugh
Marion
Johnsons Spend Holidays with Carey Family
Mr and Mrs Clifford Johnson arrived Wednesday to spend the holidays in the home of Mrs Johnsons parents Mr and Mrs E V Carey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Johnson
Guests at Kipser Home Include Several Cedar Rapids Visitors
Guests Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs G E Kipser at 1925 Ninth street included Mr and Mrs Earle G Nichols and daughter Shirley Nadine and Ar dene Sinaiko of Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Glenn B Kipser of Anamosa attended as well as other local relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Kipser
Ninth Street
Earle G. Nichols
Shirley
Nadine and
Ardene Sinaiko
Cedar Rapids
Glenn B. Kipser
Anamosa
Christmas Dinner Honored Local and Chicago Guests
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Neill hosted a Christmas dinner for Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Bailie of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. C. L. O Kelle y and their sons David and Dennis of Marion.
Runkles Visit Marion Then Lisbon Trip
Mr and Mrs R L Runkle and their children from Minneapolis arrived in Marion Monday to visit Mrs Runkle’s parents Mr and Mrs A B Black. The party later travelled Thursday to Lisbon to be guests in the home of G L Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Runkle
Minneapolis
Marion
Mrs. Runkle
A. B. Black
Runkles
Lisbon
G. L. Hill
Christmas Guests Include Voorhies and Hogan
Mr and Mrs R D Conley of 315 Eighth avenue hosted Christmas Eve guests from Marion and Viola Ill Edward Hogan of Viola Ill joined Mr and Mrs Lee Voorhies and Miss Lillian Voorhies for the holiday gathering verifying a formal social note from a local household in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Conley
Eighth Avenue
Lee Voorhies
Lillian Voorhies
Marion
Edward Hogan
Viola, Ill
Van Note Family Christmas Dinner at Alton Van Note Home
The Van Note family gathered for their Christmas dinner at the Al ton Van Note home in Robins. Attendees included Elmer Neff and his daughter Barbara, Del Van Note, Charles Van Note, Fred Ellison and family, Russell Ellison and daughter, Kenneth Van Note and daughter, Willis Hemmerling, Floyd Ellison and family, Walter Van Note and John Van Note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Note
Alton van Note
Robins
Elmer Neff
Barbara
del van Note
Charles van Note
Fred Ellison
Russell Ellison
Kenneth van Note
Willis Hemmerling
Floyd Ellison
Walter van Note
John van Note
Stitzels Host Marion and Cedar Rapids Guests
Dr and Mrs H G Stitzel entertain Mr and Mrs Lewis and their son David of Marion along with Mr and Mrs A L Alcorn of Cedar Rapids during a social gathering on an unspecified date at an unidentified location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Stitzel
Lewis
David Lewis
Marion
A. L. Alcorn
Cedar Rapids
Christmas Guests At Hense Home Include ISU Student
Mr and Mrs Harry Hense host Christmas visitors son Robert a student at Iowa State college and son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gordon of Chicago joining the family for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hense
Robert
Iowa State College
Lawrence Gordon
Chicago
Christian Family Visits Ackley for Christmas Day
Mr and Mrs G H Christian and their son Paul Robert traveled to Ackley on Wednesday to spend Christmas day with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Christianson
Paul Robert
Ackley
Relaves
Guests Join Dickey Home Family for Thursday Visit
Guests at the Dickey home welcomed Mr. and Mrs. DeWayre Dickey of Central City, Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Jones and their two sons of Marion, and Mrs. Cordelia Byer ly of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Dickey
DeWayre Dickey
Central City
Harry B. Jones
Marion
Cordelia Byerly
Cedar Rapids
Ward Family Spends Christmas in Chicago
Mr and Mrs Charles Ward visited Chicago on Christmas Day with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Gaylord Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ward
Chicago
Mrs
Gaylord Ward
Local families host guests in Clyde Scott home
Mr and Mrs Hugh Hutton and family and Mr and Mrs Irvin Scott with their families were guests Thursday in Clyde Scott's Marion area home. Miss Betty Lou Scott, a student nurse at St Luke's hospital, was also visiting her parents there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Hutton
Irvin Scott
Clyde Scott
Marion
Betty Lou Scott
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids Hosts Oakley and Domer Guests
Mr and Mrs Marshall Oxley and Mr and Mrs Harold Domer with their daughter Jalna visited the Orville Jones home in Cedar Rapids Thurdey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Oxley
Harold Domer
Jalna
Orville Jones
Cedar Rapids Thurdey
Hatfields visit Linkletters in holiday Omaha trip
Mrs Esther Hatfield of Omaha and her son John Hatfield of Niagara Falls arrived on Wednesday to spend a holiday visit at the home of Mr and Mrs M G Linkletter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Hatfield
Omaha
Neb
John Hatfield
Niagara Falls
N. Y
M. G. Linkletter
Public Health Nurse Visits Burlington for Christmas
Miss Vivien Ruth Smith, public health nurse at Burlington, arrived Wednesday to spend Christmas and the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivien Ruth Smith
Burlington
W. E. Smith
Christmas Day Gatherings Across Des Moines Area
Mr and Mrs Irvin Scott and family joined in Christmas Eve at the Harley Erwin home. Des Moines hosted multiple Roberts families from Marion and Perry with Edna and Bertha Roberts also visiting. The Marken home welcomed guests and Rev. Mr Marken serves as chaplain at Camp Claiborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Scott
Harley Erwin
J. L. Roberts
Edna
George Roberts
Marion
Donald Roberts
Waterloo
Leo Roberts
Perry
Des Moines
de Loss Marken
Bertha Roberts
Marken
Camp Claiborne
Haas couple celebrate Christmas at Siebels home in Anamosa
Mr and Mrs Vernon Haas spent Christmas at the home of Mrs Siebelt Siebels, the mother of Mrs Haas, in Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Vernon Haas
Mrs. Haas
Siebelt Siebels
Anamosa
Christie Family Names in Wedding Notice
Mrs John T Christie and Mr and Mrs Donald B Christie are listed with Mrs W G Koppenhaver in a ceremony notice. The fragment confirms familial connections but lacks full context or event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Christie
Donald B. Christie
W. G. Koppenhaver
Christmas Guests of Hollingsworth Family
Christmas guests included Miss Adeliza Daniels of Marion, Mr and Mrs John P Mentzer, Mr and Mrs J G Blesch of Chicago, and Mr and Mrs George E Battle of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hollingsworth
Adeliza Daniels
Marion
John P. Mentzer
J. G. Blesch
Chicago
George E. Beattie
Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs Norman Adee Z T Burke Marion
Mr and Mrs Norman Adee of Marion announce nuptials for Z T Burke in a local ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Adee
Marion
Z. T. Burke
Cedar Rapids Guests From Cedar Rapids and Marion
Families from Cedar Rapids and Marion visited today, including Mr. and Mrs. August Hudson hosting Terrell and Michael, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rosemer-son David with the Lutz family at the S. O. Stamy home in Robins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell
Michael
Frank W. Jacobs
Cedar Rapids
August Hudson
Paul Rosemer
David
Marion
Fred Lutz
S. O. Stamy
Robins
Mrs Sheets Visits With Her Mother At Deitt
Mr and Mrs Willis Sheets and eWitt today Mrs Sheets ton at Deitt today Mrs Sheets remained for a few days visit with her mother
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Sheets
eWitt
Mrs. Sheets Ton
Deitt
Mrs. Sheets
Christmas Guests From Marion and Viola Visit Anamosa Family
Mr and Mrs Lee Voorhies and their daughter Roberta Lee plus Mr and Mrs R D Conley and their daughter Lillian from Marion and Edward Hogan of Viola Illinois were Christmas guests in the home of Mrs Voorhies parents Mr and Mrs F M Grafft at Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Voorhies
Lillian Voorhies
R. D. Conley
Roberta Lee
Marion
Edward Hogan
Viola, Ill
Davenport Family Visits Mrs McEnany and Marion Friends
Mr and Mrs Dale McEnany and their son Terrance of Davenport visit Mrs Margaret Mc Enany and Marion friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale McEnany
Terrance
Davenport
Margaret McEnany
Marion
Cornell Family Plans Christmas Visit
Bud Cornell, a University of Iowa student, will spend Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Cornell, arriving for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. E. Cornell
Bud” Cornell
University of Iowa
Kendall's Hardware Christmas and New Year Greeting
Kendall's Hardware extends best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all in an advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall's Hardware
Miss Iva Stevens Visits Marion For Christmas Weekend
Miss Iva Stevens employed at Elgin Alabama arrived in Marion on Wednesday evening to spend the Christmas weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Stevens
Elgin
Marion
Roscoe Stevens
Benedicts Entertained at Powers Home in Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs LeRoy Benedict and their family were entertained today in the home of Mrs Benedicts brother Earl L Powers in Cedar Rapids, reflecting a cordial social gathering among relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
LeRoy Benedict
Mrs. Benedict
Earl L. Powers
Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs George J Kolda Guests Near Solon
Mr and Mrs George J Kolda and their family TK were guests in the home of Mrs da's sister Mrs Milo Riddle near Solon, staying for unspecified duration as part of a family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Kolda
Mrs. da
Milo Riddle
Solon
Miss Nadine Dove Visits Marion From Minneapolis
Miss Nadine Dove employed in Minneapolis arrives in Marion for a Christmas visit staying at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence S. The brief hometown trip marks a family gathering during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadine Dove
Minneapolis
Marion
Lawrence S
Western Auto Store Christmas Greeting Ad
A festive holiday message from Western Auto Associate Store wishing friends a very Merry Christmas in a brief advertisement note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Auto Associate Store
Hines Family Holiday Guests Visit Hines Household
Mr and Mrs Edward Hines of Des Moines join John Marion and Florence Hines as holiday guests. They also plan visits to the V B Carpenter home, extending the family's seasonal entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hines
Des Moines
John, Marion
Florence Hines
the &V. B. Carpenter
Guests of Mr and Mrs Carpenter Arrive from Harlan and Detroit
Guests of Mr and Mrs W B Carpenter near Marion include Miss Mildred Carpenter a family from Harlan led by Mr and Mrs Fred Louis Jr and family who arrived Wednesday and Wayne Carpenter who works in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Carpenter
Marion
Mildred Carpenter
Fred Louis, Jr
Harlan
Wayne Carpenter
Detroit
Schulz Home Hosts Lutz Family Thursday
Mr and Mrs Fred Lutz and their daughter Beverly visited the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Schulz in Marengo on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lutz
Beverly
Harry Schulz
Marengo
Guests at Hawk Home Include Marion Family
Guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Clifton R Hawk include Mr and Mrs Stewart Hawk and their daughter Miss Mae Kierns of Marion and Mr and Mrs Ralph Hawk of Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton R. Hawk
Stewart Hawk
Mae Kierns
Marion
Ralph Hawk
Clinton
Houser Home Hosts Benedict and Stoneburner Guests
Guests today in the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Houser were Mr and Mrs Charles Benedict of Marion and Mr and Mrs John Stoneburner of Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Houser
Charles Benedict
Marion
John Stoneburner
Dubuque
Coast to Coast Store Wishes Customers Merry Christmas
A Coast to Coast Store advertisement thanks customers and extends wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all, noting appreciation from the store and its employees.
Lorenz Family Christmas Guests Shared at Des Moines Dinner
Mr and Mrs Edward J Lorenz of 960 Fourteenth Street hosted Christmas guests including Lorenz parents E H Stone and their sons Dick Leland and Bill and Frank Lorenz of Des Moines Also Mr and Mrs Ivan Gillmore hosted at dinner Mr and Mrs LeRoy Scott and their daughters Roxie Lee and Donna
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Lorenz
Fourteenth Street
Lorenz
E. H. Stone
Leland
Bill
F. E. Lorenz
Frank
Des Moines
Ivan Gillmore
LeRoy Scott
Roxie Lee
Donna
Cary Family Dinner Hosts Fisher and Kin featured
Mr and Mrs Sid Cary entertained at dinner today for Mr and Mrs Elmer Fisher and their sons Tommy and Billie and Paul Holst of Mannor Miss Maude Cary Alfred Cary Harold Cary Mr and Mrs James Cary and their sons George and Jimmy of Tip-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Cary
Elmer Fisher
Tommy
Billie
Paul Holst
Mannor
Miss Maude Cary
Alfred Cary
Harold Cary
James Cary
George and
Jimmy
Tip
Dinner guests listed for Mr and Mrs B Leasure and Neal Miller
Mr and Mrs B Leasure and Mr and Mrs Neal Miller with their son Howard were dinner guests when they visited Mrs Alfred Bensch.
Guests of Fairhurst Include Cedar Rapids and Chicago Guests
Today at the Fairhurst home Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fairhurst hosted guests Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trask from Cedar Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Jones from Chicago for a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Fairhurst
Charles Trask
Hugh Jones
Chicago
Christmas Guests At Mrs Skinner’s Home Note Guests
Mrs F S Skinner hosts her Christmas Moli day visitors Miss Bess Boyles of Milwaukee and Mrs Heen Dait Comstock of Chicago along with Mrs J J Keith and her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Skinner
Bess Boyles
Milwaukee
Heen Dait Comstock
Chicago
Christmas Guests at Granger Home
Christmas guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Granger included the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Voorhies, T. R. Alexander of Marion, Miss Mabel Alexander of Detroit, Miss Kathryn Voorhies of Red Oak, Mary Ebien ace Ngggg onc e, and ranger at Harvard University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Granger
Gilbert Voorhies
T. R. Alexander
Marion
Mabel Alexander
Detroit
Kathryn Voorhies
Red Oak
Mary Ebien Ace Ngggg
Ranger
Harvard University
Castles and Krob Family Guests Attend Solon Event
Mr and Mrs Clyo Castle and Ot Mire hosted guests with Mrs and Mrs J T Krob of Solon in attendance. The scene included Castie's kin and the Krob couple as part of the gathering at the Solon residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyo Castle
Castie
J. T. Krob
Solon
Dinner Hosts Mr and Mrs Newlin Entertain Friends
Mr and Mrs Fred Newlin entertained Mr and Mrs Delbert Show and their children Janice and Larry at dinner Thursday in a cordial social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Newlin
Mrs. Delbert Show
Janice
Larry
Notable Cedar Rapids Guests At Marion Social
Mrs W A Bell hosts with daughters Helen and Ethel. Carl Nelson family Nancy, S R Robinson family Wayne. Waukegan visitors Mr and Mrs W S Patterson. W G Koppenhaver and Gene Miller couples. Don Hall and daughter Donna join from Marion for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Bell
Helen
Ethel
Carl Nelson
Nancy
S. R. Robinson
Wayne
Cedar Rapids
W. S. Patterson
Waukegan, Ill
W. G. Koppenhaver
Gene Miller
Don Hall
Donna
Marion
Mrs Horace Reiter Heads to Cedar Falls for Winter
Mrs Horace Reiter left this morning to spend the winter with her niece in Cedar Falls. she has been with Mrs Reiter for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Reiter
Cedar Falls
Mrs. Home
Mrs. Reiter
Local Families Gather Near Marion for Holiday Fellowship
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Beckner of Marion host relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Hubert McCalley and their sons, Mr. and Mrs. Fay Bailey and their children, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Beckner and their family, and Mrs. James Jones of Cedar Rapids for a social gathering during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Beckner
Marion
Hubert McCalley
Fay Bailey
Ralph Beckner
James Jones
Cedar Rapids
Residents honor guests from Nevada Cedar Rapids and Marion
The Richard Burt home hosted guests Mr and Mrs Ray Bodger of Nevada Mr and Mrs Ray Valentine of Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Herbert Price and their son Richard Mr and Mrs Walter Van Fossen and their sons Albert and Jimmy of Marion for a social gathering reflecting friendly ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Burt
Ray Bodger
Nevada
Ray Valentine
Cedar Rapids
Herbert Price
Richard
Walter van Fossen
Albert
Jimmy
Marion
Dinner guests hosted by Dr and Mrs Lake
Dr and Mrs Anthony B Lake entertained at dinner today with guests Mrs Helena Lake of Guttenburg Mrs I S Patterson of Marshalltown and Mr and Mrs Don Meder of Iowa City. the evening included family and social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony B. Lake
Dr. Lake
Helena Lake
Guttenburg
Lake
I. S. Patterson
Marshalltown
Don Meder
Iowa City
Shinaults entertain at new home with Cone guests
Mr and Mrs Jack Shinault hosted in their new residence with Mr and Mrs Earl Cone Miss Lucile Cone Donald Tow and H C Fuhrman as visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Shinault
Earl Cone
Lucile Cone
Donald Tow
H. C. Fuhrman
Dinner Hosts Include Krog Schminke White and Cook Families
The Rev Mr and Mrs Carl E Krog hosted a dinner with Mr and Mrs John Schminke and family John Schminke Jr Mr and Mrs Mason White and their family and Mr and Mrs Robert Cook and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. Krog
John Schminke
John Schminke, Jr
Mason White
Robert Cook
Titus Family Notables include University and FSA members
Mr and Mrs H M Titus are parents of LaVerna Mae Titus who works for FSA in Shenandoah Iowa. Jeanette Titus studies at the University of Iowa. and Mildred Titus from Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Titus
LaVerna Mae Titus
F.S.A
Shenandoah
Jeanette Titus
University of Iowa
Mildred Titus
Marion
Guests at George C Oxley Home
Guests in the George C Oxley home were Mr and Mrs George Oxley and Mr and Mrs John Schafer of Ottumwa and Miss Kathleen Oxley, student at Grinnell college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Oxley
George Oxley
John Schafer
Ottumwa
Kathleen Oxley
Grinnell College
Carson Family Attends Dinner at Marion Relative’s Home
Mr and Mrs O M Carson of Marion Mr and Mrs Richard Wager and their daughter Jeanne Louise of Central City attended a family dinner today in the home of Carson’s brother F L
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Carson
Marion
Richard Wager
Jeanne Louise
Central City
Carson
F. L
Christmas Guests Gather at Erwin Home in Marion
Mr and Mrs Burdette F Snyder of St Louis arrived in Marion Tuesday to spend the holidays at the George Erwin home. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs Frank Mason of South Bend Ind. and the Erwin guests include Frank Snyder and Mr and Mrs Tom Snyder and their daughter of Anamosa and Mr and Mrs Harold Howe and their family of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdette F. Snyder
St. Louis
Marion
George Erwin
Frank Mason
South Bend
Ind
Erwin
Cedar Rapids dinner guests include regional residents
Mr and Mrs Gene Miller and related couples hosted and attended dinners at 1023 F Avenue NW Cedar all week. Guests included Ida Koppenhaver and Lee Koppenhaver of Marion, Mr and Mrs W S Patterson of Waukegan Illinois, Mr and Mrs P A Osborne of Marion, Mrs M C Birchard of Kellogg, Bertha Miller Reichard of Marion, Elwyn Miller and son John of Maquoketa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Miller
Ida Koppenhaver
Lee Koppenhaver
Marion
W. S. Patterson
Waukegan
W. A. Bell
F Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids
Weldonne
P. A. Osborne
M. C. Birchard
Kellogg
Joe Walker
Bertha Miller
Reichard
Elwyn Miller
John
Maquoketa
Marion Lodge to Convene Special Meeting Friday
Marion Lodge No. 6 A F and A M will hold a special meeting Friday at 7:30 p.m. for work in the first degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Christmas Guests Gather at Hess Home in Cedar Rapids Area
Mr and Mrs Robert Hess hosted Christmas guests including Mr and Mrs Hari Bowser and their daughters Ibara Dorothy and Marie of Cedar Rapids Bowser of Coggon Mr and Mrs J G Hess and their daughter Marjorie and C H Comport of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hess
Hari Bowser
Ibara
Dorothy
Marie
Cedar Rapids
Bowser
Coggon
J. G. Hess
Marjorie
C. H. Comport
Marion
Christmas Guests Gather at Graver Home
Mrs. Clara Wilson traveled to Lisbon Tuesday for a few days at her daughter Mrs. G. D. Graver’s home. Also visiting are Mrs. Mary Baker and Carl Hindman of Marion, plus Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stewart of Lisbon as Christmas guests at the Graver home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Wilson
Lisbon
G. D. Graver
Mary Baker
Carl Hindman
Marion
Harry Stewart
Graver
Christmas Dinner Guests of the Lockwoods Listed
Guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Lockwood at Christmas dinner will include Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Delzell, and Mr. and Mrs. C. D. ___________________________________ .
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Lockwood
Charles O. Roberts
Earl Delzell
C. D
Christmas Guests Share Holiday in Mahony Home
Roberts of Cedar Rapids attended with Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Deizell of Springfield Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford V. Howe of Philadelphia arrived in Mahony to spend holidays with TE. and Mrs. R. H. Harris and Mrs. Mary Howe. They were Christmas guests of Mrs. Mary Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford V. .Howe
Philadelphia
Mahon Y
R. H. Harris
Mary Howe
Mr. Howe
Local youths ill with mumps
David Williams and Edward Failor, sons of Ashley Williams and Ernest Failor respectively, are listed as ill with mumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Williams
Ashley Williams
Edward Failor
Ernest Failor
Friday Guest List Includes Levasseur Family Visit
Mrs. Mary Levasseur hosts visitors on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Levasseur and their family, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Levasseur and their children from near Marion, and Kenneth Schmickle from Alburnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Levasseur
Louis Levasseur
Leo Levasseur
Near Marion
Kenneth Schmickle
Alburnett
Webster Family Christmas Visit Nets Fort Madison Ties
W. K. Webster of Fort Madison spent Christmas day with his family here. Kenneth Webster will return to Fort Madison with his father Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Webster
Fort Madison
Kenneth Webster
Roach Family Guests at Straley Home
Mr and Mrs Robert Roach and their two children of Plainfield were guests of Mrs Roach s parents Mr and Mrs Frank Straley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Roach
Plainfield
Bowen couple guests at Ottumwa home
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Bowen were guests Christmas Day in the home of their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Don Reedquist at Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Bowen
Christianas Day
Don Reedquist
Ottumwa
DeWees Family Gathered at Cedar Home Thursday
Mr and Mrs Lawrence DeWees and their children Neal June and Phillip were Thursday in a T H DeWees home in Cedar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence DeWees
Neal
June
Phillip
T. H. DeWees
Cedar
Fred Rasmussen Home Guests List Noted Names
At the Fred Rasmussen home guests included Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rowley, Mrs. Mae Rowley of Cedar Rapids, and Miss Laura Peters of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rasmussen
Howard Rowley
Mae Rowley
Cedar Rapids
Laura Peters
Omaha
Adris Tee ai n Mich are ga days in home of Airs
Adris Tee ai n Mich are at residence of Mrs Marie OlI in a momentary stay. The report notes a visit or event at the home of Airs Oli Mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adris Tee
Mich
Airs
Oli
Marie
Holiday Visit By Welsheres In Knoxville
Mr and Mrs Earl Welsher were holiday visitors in Knoxville visiting local sights and meeting friends during their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Welsher
Knoxville
Washington pair to spend two weeks with Tiltons
Mr and Mrs Paul Anderson of Washington DC arrive for a two week stay at the home of Mr and Mrs Oliver Tilton. They will also visit Mr A Andersons parents near Bertram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Anderson
Washington, D. C
Oliver Tilton
Mr. A Anderson
Bertram
Mullins Visit Matriarch at Clear Lake Home
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Mullin of Clear Lake are guests in the home of Mr. Mullin's mother, Mrs. Matt Mullin, sr. The brief household visit reflects family ties in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Matt Mullin
Clear Lake
Mr. Mullin
Givens Family Visits Over Christmas in Tacoma Household
Mr and Mrs W C Givens of Tacoma Washington with sons Bill and Norman are guests over Christmas at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Jefferson Bill serves in the Marine Corps at Quantico Virginia Norman studies at the University of Iowa The Givens family formerly lived in
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Givens
Tacoma
Wash
Bill
Norman
Earl Jefferson
Marine Corps
Quantico, Va
University of Iowa
Givens
Marion
Leather prices restored to prewar levels December 29
Price Control Administrator Leon Henderson announced that all leather prices will revert to prewar levels from December 29 for all grades and types except retail sales. Officials estimate the schedule will save civilians millions of dollars annually on shoes and leather goods while aiding army and Navy equipment costs. The ceilings are described as temporary and subject to study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Army
Bridge on highway 150 near Independence opens to traffic
The washed out bridge on highway 150, eleven miles south of Independence, has been completed and opened to traffic though heavy trucks face detours until the concrete pavement and approaches are finished. Details list S L Jacobs as master of work and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Highway 150
Fay ette County Civl Defense Council Chair Named
R. F. Estey is appointed by Gov. George A. Wilson as chairman of the Fayette County civilian defense council. Mrs. H. R. Young of Arlington serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
R. F. Estey
George A. Wilson
Fayette County
World War I Memorials Include 24 Names and Dates
Twenty four names mark the WWI memorial list, reflecting the community’s service and sacrifice. The compiled roster includes individuals from local families who served during the global conflict and are honored in the public record.
Brandon-A youth conference for county churches of Christ
A Brandon held youth conference for Benton and Buchanan county Churches of Christ will be at Brandon on Saturday with an all day program of discussions and addresses. Discussion leaders include Sacha M. D. Swisher Center Point J W Ball Bran don and J J Hill Sturgis Mich recently back from Korea. Quiz Hour leaders are Arlie Steffenson Mt. Auburn and Doris Johnson Vinton. C Breidenthal Vinton speaks. Banquet toastmaster Edna Lane Vinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Benton
Buchanan County
Churches of Christ
Sacha M. D. Swisher
Center Point
J. W. Ball
J. J. Hill
Sturgis, Mich
Korea
Arlie Steffenson
Mt. Auburn
Doris Johnson
Vinton
C. Breidenthal
Edna Lane
Grove wedding ties Thelma Groves and Lloyd Christensen
Thelma A. Grove of Scotch Grove now Cherokee and Lloyd E. Christensen of Parkersburg wed Saturday at Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church with Rev. F. G. Tyrrell officiating. A wedding breakfast followed. Mrs. Christensen, Monticello High School and University of Iowa graduate, teaches in Savanna. Mr. Christensen teaches in Savanna schools.
Icelandic Christmas mail arrives to U.S. troops
AP reports US forces in Iceland finally received their Christmas mail after more than a week of unloading and distribution. Soldiers decorated their huts with bright artificial holly and sprigs, reflecting holiday spirit amid deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reykjavik
Island
United States
Iceland
Solons Press Fresh Bid to Bar Wartime Strikes
Washington AP reports renewed congressional push to curb wartime strikes as senators Ball and Connally threaten action. Ball questions closed shop settlement while Connally seeks government seizure of struck plants and wage/working condition freezes. Lawmakers seek war labor board role amid dispute on dispute review mechanisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Labor
Ball
Minn
Education
Senate
Connally
Tex
War Labor Board
Draft Boards Will Register New Men in Iowa
Iowa’s new registration under the selective service act will be handled by local draft boards and processed through precinct judges and clerks as in the first registration on Oct 16 1940. Polk county board chairmen say the law may require about 469000 more Iowans to register and around 220000 more Iowa men to be liable for military service. no date has been set yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Polk
King George Thanks Subjects In Speech
King George VI delivered a Christmas day address thanking subjects across the British empire for war service. He spoke of a hard year ending and urged continued sacrifices while expressing optimism about the path ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ins
George VI
British Empire
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Oxley
Iowa Iron and Coal Co
Bill Campbell
9Th Ave
3Rd St. Spedar Rapids
E. Cohn & Sons. Inc
Benish Shoe Stoe
B. Leasure
Alfred Bensch
Ruth Engstrom
M. M. Deilzetl
Jack Lisk
A. J. Keyes
Mr. and
Mrs. D
By Galbraith
Iowa News
S L. Jacobs
James F. Adams
Lynn Ashiine
Charles V. Chapman
E. B. Hanson
Russell Schenke
Henry May
F. Ray Minkler
Tipton
Fred Frahm
L. W. Kellogg
Boy Scout Council
Alva Behrends
Monticello
Howard Remley
Chester Jones
Fred Fifield
Oxford Junction
George C. Schoon
Fred Miles
N. R. Waggoner
Olin
Leonard Gordon
Guy Martin
Martelle
C. R. Smith
Onslow
Lynn Murfield
J. K. Delahooke
Solons
King George
Tire and Wherl Ween V and Odiweina Stenbostens Co
van Horne
Mechanicsville
Richard M. Speas
Sth
Ave
Lyman's
St. . NE
Celieve
Et Ce & Paint CO
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