Woman of the Week Maya Winther lives mission in Japan
Maya Winther a Lutheran missionary with nearly 20 years in Japan travels from Tokyo to Davenport for a mission talk tour. She describes wartime shifts in Japan toward religion democracy and family life while detailing her daily duties at 11 stations teaching youth and aiding tuberculosis care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Strong
Maya Winther
Japan
Miss Winther
Asia
Europe
I. Hansen
Bever Avenue
Formosa
Hong Kong
Bangkok
Calcutta
Iran
Cyprus
Athens
Rome
Geneva
Hamburg
Oslo
Kobe
Denmark
United States
Tokyo
Far East
China
Germany
Red China
Midwest
Philadelphia
Seattle
University of Iowa
County Legion Auxiliary Sets Fall Convention at Palo Hall
Linn county American Legion auxiliary plans its fall conference in Palo Legion hall on Friday. County president Mrs. Virgil Newman from Toddville will preside with registration at 6 pm and dinner at 6 30 pm. The meeting opens at 8 pm with brief welcomes from Mrs. James McClurg and Mrs. Don Meggers. Department President Bernice Williams from Marion and District President Mary Townsend from Davenport are to speak.
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Toddville
Linn County
American Legion Auxiliary
Palo Legion Hall
Virgil Newman
James McClurg
Palo
Don Meggers
Bernice Williams
Marion
Mary Townsend
Davenport
Oxford Junction Holds Legion Convention and Local Meetings
The Jones county American Legion and auxili ary will meet in Oxford Junction Thursday. Mrs. R. E. Hill was elected president of the Clio Study group, with Mrs. Fred Fritz as vice president and Mrs. Joe Kulhavy as secretary treasurer. Oxford Happy Hustlers named Carolee Benhart president and elected Roxie Lasack Judy Ingwersen Sandra Fields Gloria Kuehl Virginia Vacek and Ann Homan to other offices. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Toerber returned from a trip through the Eastern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
American Legion and Auxiliary
Oxford Junction
R. E. Hill
Clio
Fred Fritz
Joe Kulhavy
Oxford Happy Hustlers
Carolee Benhart
Roxie Lasack
Judy Ingwersen
Sandra Fields
Gloria Kuehl
Virginia Vacek
Ann Homan
Gus Toerber
To Become Bride of Glen Schilling
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Delores Brown and Glen F. Schilling. Delores is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen A. Brown of 1832 Madison Street NE. The wedding is planned for September 27 at the Lafayette Christian Church.
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Delores Brown
Glen A. Brown
Madison Street
Glen F. Schilling
Henry Schilling
Emerald Avenue
Lafayette Christian Church
Mary Keenan Weds James H Ryan in Immaculate Conception Rite
Mary Ellen Keenan daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Keenan wed Pfc James H Ryan Jr son of Mr and Mrs James H Ryan in a double ring ceremony at Immaculate Conception church. Rev Michael O Sullivan officiated with a bridal party including Emogene Keenan maid of honor and bridesmaids. A reception followed at the parish hall and the couple planned a short wedding trip before Rey Raeford North Carolina. Monday Shakespeare Club to Hold Meeting at 1 PM with luncheon and study of Midsummer Night's Dream.
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Masonville
Immaculate Conception Church
Mary Ellen Keenan
Paul Keenan
Pfc
James H. Ryan
Ryan
Michael O’sullivan
Emogene Keenan
O. A. Arnold
Margaret Ryan
Catherine Ryan
Patty Farrell
Waterloo
Tommy Keenan
Ambrose Ryan
Thomas Ryan
Louis Ryan
Harold McMahon
Francis
Robert Ryan
Thomas Mulvehill
Les Dolan
Doloris Doyle
Jim Burke
Ted McGraw
Beryle Hilton
Leo Dolan
Lois Fauth Weds Edwin Kerber in Sigourney Church
Miss Lois Fauth daughter of Mr and Mrs Karl Fauth and Edwin W Kerber son of Frank Kerber both of Sigourney were married Wednesday evening in a candlelight ceremony at the Methodist church. The bride wore white lace over satin with a bertha of satin and a tiara veil. Matron of honor Mrs J A Souer wore meadow green lace over taffeta and carried bronze pompons. Best man Ergolos Baker and ushers Keith Bryant and Gordon Kerber attended. Music by Mrs Charles Phelps organist and Harrison Seip soloist. Hostesses included Mrs Earl Long Mrs William Wallerich Mrs Fred Colbert and others. The bridegroom is a mail carrier at Richland.
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Sigourney
Lois Fauth
Karl Fauth
Edwin W. Kerber
Frank Kerber
Methodist Church
J. A. Souer
Ergolosbaker
Lushers
Keith Bryant
Gordon Kerber
Charles Phelps
Harrison Seip
Mmes
Earl Long
William Wallerich
Fred Colbert
Charles Vorhauer
O. F. Dumont
Cecelia Wehr
Carole Vorhau
Richland
Air Force Mothers Club Organized in Cedar Rapids
Air Force Mothers Club of America is organized in Cedar Rapids with certificate of incorporation. Officers include Mrs. Ed Beastrom president and Mrs. Fin nley Delbridge vice president. The group aims to do welfare work for Air Force personnel and invites women with sons or daughters on active duty or honorably discharged to join. Information available from Mrs. Beastrom or local recruiters.
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Air Force Mothers Club of America
Cedar Rapids
Ed Beastrom
Finnley Delbridge
Ralph Pitts
Joe Sindelar
Stanley Treeka
Air Force
Beastrom
To Be Bride of Burlington Man
Regina McIntire of 1528 Washington Avenue Southeast will wed Cpl. Charles W. Rasche Jr. son of Burlington residents Mr. and Mrs. C Wesley Rasche. The ceremony is set for October 12 at the Free Methodist church. The bride is with Penick and Ford Ltd. Inc. and the groom serves in the Air Force in Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. MclInn
Washington Avenue
Regina
Charles W. Rasche, Jr
C. Wesley Rasche
Burlington
Free Methodist Church
Miss McIntire
Penick and Ford Ltd., Inc
Air Force
Alaska
Royal Neighbors Meet in What Cheer District Convention
Royal Neighbors of America hold their district convention at the What Cheer Legion hall. Registration runs 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. The session opens with a prayer by Rev. Ronald E. Jennings and welcomes by M. N. Brown and Mrs. Ford McFarlan. Mrs. Nellie Sexton of Spencer and Cora King deliver responses. State officers Mrs. Sexton and Florence Bridges attend as visiting officials.
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What Cheer—Royal Neighbors of America
What Cheer Legion Hall
Ronald E. Jennings
M. N. Brown
Ford McFarlan
Nellie Sexton
Spencer
Cora King
Sexton
Florence Bridges
Weddings and Betrothals Pack Local Notices
Lamont and Pettlon announce the secret marriage of Marcheta Mae Pettlon to Richard Charles Odehnal on May 17 in Chicago. Charlotte Freeman engaged to John Harlow with wedding set for Dec. 28. Kathryn Wiltgen to wed Richard Strub on Oct. 6. Ardis Scovel and Richard Boardman married Sept. 2 in Oelwein. Vera Anna Weger to marry William Rhomberg in October. Also notes on Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters meeting and American Legion Auxiliary donating to band fund and polio drive.
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Manchester
Strawberry Point
Otto Weger
Vera Anna
William C. Rhomberg
Mary Smith
Chicago
Fred A. Rhomberg
Butte, Mont
Powers Publicity Corporation
Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters
Charles ‘Dusek
Gladbrook
Mary Spizzirri
Des Moines
Fred Krezek
Clutter
American Legion 1 Auxiliary
Oneida Township
Wilma Mae Jones Engaged To Dale Hepker
Mr and Mrs W J Jones of Hennessey Oklahoma announce the engagement of their daughter Wilma Mae to Dale Hepker son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hepker of Palo Both engaged are seniors at Union College Lincoln Nebraska The wedding is planned for next June in Hennessey
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Palo
W. J. Jones
Hennessey
Okla
Wilma Mae
Dale Hepker
Lloyd Hepker
Miss Jones
Union College
Lincoln, Neb
Local visits and anniversaries mark week in town
Miss Myrna Parke of Chicago visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jesse Parke this week. Miss Dorothy Ashbaugh of Los Angeles arrived Thursday for a two week stay with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs L A Candee. Maynard Consolidated teachers hosted new teachers for an evening at Oelwein Park. Mr and Mrs J Hollis Windenburg were surprised at home for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary and Mrs Floyd Gilleys birthday on Sept 8.
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Myrna Parke
Chicago
Jesse Parke
Dorothy Ashbaugh
Los Angeles
L. A. Candee
Maynard Consolidated School
Oelwein Park
J. Hollis Windenburg
Floyd Gilley
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Gazette
Woman of
Norway
Sweden
Father A Missionary
Ogi
Kyushu
Saga
Hansens
D. P. Camp
Gibson
Robb's Appliance CO
2Nd Ave
Dial
County Legion Auxiliary
Glen Schilling
Mary Keenan
Shakespeare Club
H. L. Manville
First Avenue SE
KCRG
Fabergé
Partum
Cologne
May's Drug Stores
Second St. SE
Third
Edwin Kerber
Air Force Mothers Club
Regina McIntire
Clutier
Wilma Mae Jones
Maynard
Ast
Pyast
Rogers Bros. T
Rogers Bros
America
Knowles
Paramount Theater
Praster
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