Brandon Couple to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Louis Bachman and his wife from Brandon mark fifty years of marriage with a noon family dinner and 2 to 4 pm open house at the home of their son-in-law and daughter Carl Stevens Jr at 638 Twenty-first Avenue SW. The Bachmans farmed near Brandon for 33 years after moving from Cedar Rapids and have two sons George and Arthur, five daughters including Leo Cone, Glen Caulkins, LaVerne Bauer, Carl Shields, and Stevens, plus one granddaughter Leann Cone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bachman
Brandon
Bachmans
Carl Stevens, Jr
Twenty-first Avenue
Bachman
Cedar Rapids
George
Arthur Bachman
Leo Cone
Independence
Glen Caulkins
Newton
Laverne Bauer
LaPorte City
Carl Shields
Stevens
Leann Cone
Ethel Jacobs and Jack Schneider Wed in Cedar Rapids Ceremony
Miss Ethel Jacobs daughter of Mrs Perry Davidson of Washington Iowa and Sgt Jack Schneider son of Mr and Mrs John Schneider of Washington were united in marriage Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs D L Achey 1014 Second avenue SE at 515 PM The Rev Grant Anderson officiated The bride wore a navy two piece dress with British tan accessories Her corsage of white pompons and rosebuds matched Attendant Mrs Achey wore aqua with vine accessories A dinner followed the couple later Sgt Schneider returned to Fort Omaha Neb She will remain in Cedar Rapids for the present and plans to join her husband later
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Jacobs
Perry Davidson
Washingiton
Jack Schneider
John Schneider
Washington
D. L. Achey
Second Avenue SE
Grant Anderson
Achey
Sgt. Schneider
Fort Omaha
Neb
Schneider
Cedar Rapids
Red Cross Opens Nutrition Course At Arthur School
A 7:30 p.m. nutrition class starts Thursday at Arthur school led by Adelle Janzow and Mildred Hutchins with Miss Janzow from Franklin high and Miss Hutchins from Wilson high. Wartime food issues and Y.M.C.A. volunteers draw Arthur PTA members and nearby women to enroll. Production shipped to St Louis last week includes 95 sweaters 15 army mutilators five navy scarves 30 pairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur School
Neil Montgomery
Red Cross Nutrition Corps
Adelle, Janzow
Mildred Hutchins
Miss Janzow
Franklin High School
Miss Hutchins
Wilson High School
Red Cross
P.T.A
Special Services
Y.M.C.A
St. Louis
Beware Poisonous Plants for Spring Garden Work
A guide to common poisonous plants for spring yard and field work. It warns about poison ivy and poison sumac, compares Virginia creeper, notes hairy primrose primula obconica, and cautions on Kalmia laurel and amanita mushrooms. Practical tips include hand rinsing with alcohol, washing, and avoiding unknown mushrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Community drives volunteer help for wartime nursing efforts
The camp and hospital committee requests funds for servicemen phonograph records at Schick General hospital. More volunteers are needed to make surgical dressings at the YMCA center. Mrs. L. K. Cornell chairs the effort as centers resume night classes this week. Home nursing class begins Monday at 7 pm in the Perpetual building and invites new participants. Mrs. J. Hervert calls for YMCA center members to report Wednesday. Urgent need remains for surgical dressings workers and sewing, including fitbags, housewives, and hospital robes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp and Hospital Committee
Schick General Hospital
Y.M.C.A
L. K. Cornell
Perpetual
Third Street
Kitbags Shortage Urges Volunteer Production Push
A wartime appeal notes 210 kitbags short of demand with 35 helmets 5 watch caps and gloves stock valued at 647.50. With kitbags not arriving fast enough for troops overseas volunteers are urged to report to production rooms and sew more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Honeymoon Return and Engagement Parties Highlight West Union Notes
Mrs Harold D. Hurlbut returned from Waco Texas after a December 24 marriage. Miss Eleanor Bemiss hosted parties for Seaman Craig Whitney’s fiancée status and will move to Farragut Idaho where he is stationed. Mr and Mrs Paul E Neumann married December 31 in Chicago and visited family in Aurora and Strawbery Point. The Hesperian club donated five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold ~.D. Hurlbut
Marie Patricia Rohwer
Waco
Texas
Eleanor Bemiss
Seaman Craig Whitney
Farragut
Idaho
Seaman Whitney
Paul E. Neumann
Chicago
John Steffens
Mr. Neumann
L. H. Neumanns
Strawberry Point
Donald
Hesperian Club
Neumann
Aurora
Zonite Antiseptic Promises Germ Killing Deodorizing Relief
A health advices style notice urges young wives to guard happiness with up to date facts about intimate feminine health. It promotes Zonite Antiseptic used in douches and daily external protection, claiming deodorizing effect and immediate germ killing without poisons or acids.
Dvorsky Engagement Announces Marcella Dvorsky to Pfc. Clarence Huff
Mr. and Mrs. Joe J. Dvorsky of 188 Seventeenth Avenue North West announce the engagement of their daughter Marcella to Pfc. Clarence M. Huff son of Mrs Ruth Huff of Richland and Clarence Huff of Iowa City. The wedding will occur in the near future. Also noted a family dinner honored Troy Mills Pot and Ralph McRight from San Diego at the home of Carl and Mrs. Walton and a Methodist W.S.C.S meeting led by Mrs. Fred Dudley at May Fay’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe J. Dvorsky
Seventeenth Avenue N
Marcella
Pfc
Clarence M. Huff
Panama City
Fla
Ruth Huff
Richland
Clarence Huff
Iowa City
Troy Mills
Pot
Ralph McRight
San Diego
Carl Walton
Fred Dudley
W.S.C.S
May Fay
Local Social News Roundup From Ossian and Nearby
A series of small gatherings and announcements across Ossian feature Arline Soreide’s upcoming wedding to Cpl. Richard Becker of Camp Swift Texas. Engagement news includes Marion Larkin of Waterville and Hannah Boyle’s daughter. Various birthday celebrations, farewells, and club gatherings are noted, with residents hosting and attending events at Beckers Figges Larson Remley Klinzman Boyer Rubek and other homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Becker
Arline Soreide
Rudolph Soreide
Cpl
Richard Becker
Camp Swift
Texas
Beckers
Andrew Barthelme
Chicago
Greg Figge
Hannah Boyle
Marion
Navy
Donald J. Larkin
Waterville
N. H. Larson
Lyle Larson
Engagement announced for Ardis Gardner to Gerald Christian
Mr and Mrs Harry C Gardner announce the engagement of their daughter Ardis Lillian to Gerald Christian son of Mr and Mrs Seren Christian of Muscatine The couple plans to wed January 15 in a ceremony at home or local venue as announced by the families
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Gardner
J Avenue NW
Ardis Lillian
Gerald Christian
Seren Christian
Muscatine
Local club notes include resigning factory manager honored
In their clubrooms Tuesday D. E. Ruffier who has resigned as manager of the local factory was presented with a gold watch. Lloyd Robertson was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party Thursday at his home on East Second street. The Methodist Youth Fellowship group enjoyed a sliding party Thursday followed by a Dutch treat lunch at the Nook. R. D. McIntyre was installed as president of the Anamosa Lions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Ruffier
Lloyd Robertson
East Second Street
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Nook
R. D. McIntyre
Anamosa Lions
Athenian and Rotary Groups Plan February Lecture Series
At a Monday dinner meeting a committee was formed by Earl Klingman D W Thompson and Marion Platner to coordinate with Rotary and the Business and Professional Women's clubs for a February lecture series. Carmella O Toole hosted the Athenian club that Monday with Mae Rickless Connie Ogden and Ruth Tomlinson presenting a program. The Concord Round Table, meeting Thursday with Mrs A L Remley, heard Mrs James Remley review the book Mother Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Klingman
D. W. Thompson
Marion Platner
Rotary and
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Carmella O’toole
Athenian Club
Mae Rickless
Connie Ogden
Ruth Tomlinson
Concord Round Table
A. L. Remley
James Remley
Russia
Local Social Happenings At Home and Club Events
Patricia Candee hosted a Wednesday party for Cpl. Clyde C. Wenger on furlough from Kingman Arizona. Mrs. L. N. Hungerford and Mrs. H. E. Whitford led bridge and Sunshine club gatherings. A five pound flatiron is noted to contain enough iron for four hand grenades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Candee
Cpl
Clyde C. Wenger
Kingman
Ariz
L. N. Hungerford
Bridge
H. E Whitford
Sunshine Club
Ohio Guests Leave After Winter Visit
Lt. and Mrs. William E. Curran of Columbus Ohio stayed at the Diseren and Curran home 2202 Upland drive SE with Mrs. A M Curran. Carol Jean Curran a Lindenwood college student joined the visit. Jane Boyd Circle of King's Daughters met at 1701 Sixth avenue SE for a dessert luncheon led by Mrs. Gertrude Bain with devotions by Mrs. Elizabeth North. Next gathering will be with Mrs L. K. Cornell at 2624 Meadow brook drive SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Curran
Columbus
Ohio
F. L. Diseren
A M. Curran
Upland Drive
Diseren
Jane Boyd Circle
King's Daughters
Jessie Morris
Sixth Avenue SE
Gertrude Bain
Elizabeth North
L. K. Cornell
Meadowbrook Drive
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Baldridge
Mrs. Louis Bachman
Set
Lasswell
Mabel C. Wilson
Hairy
Burpee
W. Atlee Burpee Co
Clinton
Iowa
Patlr
Star Jewelry CO
Second
West Union
Valentine
Montieur
Montieur Studio
First Ave
Roosevelt
Marcella Dvorsky
Ossian
Anamosa
James E. Remley
P.E.O
B. F. Erb
P E.O
John McNamara
Catherine
Ford Street
Irvin Hover
Clyde Wilson
Roy Weighels
Ralph Ditch
C. R. Kross
Ardis Gardner
Coats
Skunk
Coney
Volga City
Jane Boyd
Gurpee
W.atlee Burpee Co
Burnee Bldg
Rulnia Bar Ne
Esu
Killian Company
Newman
Fey
Aera TT
Lexington Ave
New York
N.Y
Killian
Slate
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