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Newspaper

Fort Dodge Messenger And Chronicle

Location

Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1949

Page

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Northwest Iowa Weddings Chronicle Davis Birdle Farnhamville and Rosenquist

Miss Esther Marina Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs C Norman Davis of Abington Maryland married Arthur D L Kirmse at Cairnsbury Memorial Church Abington. The ceremony used double ring services with Rev J J Tackett in charge. The bride wore a satin gown with pearl bouquet. Attendants included Miss Muth Davis maid of honor and Jones Davis best man. Reception in Abington with 15 guests. The couple planned a home in Abington following a welding trip to New York City.

Mixs Muth Davis Jones Davis Kirmse Fost Road School Abington Aberdeen Proving Ground Kirnige 324Th Army Band Fort Dodge-Tobin “Businness College Fort Dodge Arnold Thalacker Shirley Plagge Des Moines Mir Dalb Knoxyvilla Maid of Honor Vonty Ronald Doster Dale Hogendahl Dorosa Jones Jamaica Joyce Rosenquist Manson Ervin Reinholtz Assell Doster Ruby Ericson Huth Mary Thalacker Gertrude Nolan Fort Dade Misa Marjorie Quinn Shirley Fain Gelena Schnell Marjorie Mitchell Knoxville Helen Seaburr Waite Tessas

Northwest Iowa social guests and family gatherings noted

A series of visits and dinners across Lehigh Fort Dodge Gilmore City and surrounding areas highlight social life. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bite ford Guodrich Fort Tudge Gar Guthrie Homer Strive and many local families with multiple couples and kin attending events at the Bass England Pugh and Ha drath homes. A birthday observance for Lewis Goodrich at his farm involved the Goodrich Williams Rushman Heeve Mitteico families. The report also mentions trips to Long Beach California and a rebuilt machine shed after a wind event dated Oct 10.

Lehigh Biteford Guodrich Fort Tudge Gar Guthrie Homer Grant Bass Stratford Daniel England William Johnson William Bethel Frank Linn Russel Anderson Harcourt Haclath Marie Brundage Tina Messes Joy Laurie Fout Dodge Orrin Field Deg Malnes Willan) Jacobson Gilbert Lydia Pugh Bly Henry Aleaztr Daylan Lewis Goodrich Goodrich William Goodrich Michy Henry Froh Gerald Telma Cerile Tubbs Wandhe Jo Humboldt Eugene Hadrath Rockwell City Orval Barber Sturm Lake Richard Johnston Ronnie Dennis Roane Wilbur Dellman Lake City Hert Smith Frank Souder Long Beach Calif Fike Scheldedger Jolley Mrs. Smith California Jess Barber Dick Vetter Mr. Barber

Havelock Mrrs and Friends Host Sonshine Club

Havelock residents Mrs Fred Pauk entertained the Sonshine club at her home with good attendance. After the regular business meeting a social hour featured wine tasting. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs Pauk and Mrs Dr D Baker. On Wednesday afternoon Dec 4, members will meet at Mrs Otto Vjchbenhs home for the Christmas party.

Havelock Fred Pauk Sonshine Club Elise Paok D. Baker Otto Vjchbeng

Goldfield Christmas Concert by Local Students Dec 13

Goldfield music students under Ralph Fokken to present a Christmas program at Memorial hall Dec 13. The event features soloists instrumental ensembles and choir from grades two through four directed by Mr and Mrs John Fokken with guest visits and a festive program including carols.

Goldfifed Dee Goldfield Ychoal Eldon Buck Gractlinger Mocs Ete Tilia Yokken Willis McConaughy Drake University Des Moines Ibera Arts Owen McConaughy Curmmins Farm Legion Hall

Local family visits and travel notes in Luverne area

Mrs Anna Hemelman and grandson George Jamselinin spent a few days with Mr and Mrs Harley Thelstianson and their daughter in Fort Judge. Mrs Eleanor Fustaca visited Fort Dodge to meet her son-in-law Debner Blankenhagen and new wife Bertha Nelson of Froal Minn at Lutheran hospital. Bertha Nelson’s visit to Earl Hanselman and family included William Hoepner Jr and Beverly in Omaha. Grandchildren James and David Hoepner, with their grandparents since September, returned to Omaha to reunite with West father and head to Redding California with their mother.

Tuverne Anna Hmelman George Jamselinin Harley Thelstianson Fort Judge Eleanor Fustaca Fort Dodge Debner Blankenhagen

Rockwell City V F W Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party

Rockwell City V F W Auxiliary schedules a Christmas party with members attending a library meeting and a social evening. Mrs Mabel Seaburg presided with Mr and Mrs Wesley Bronek among guests. election of officers announced for next meeting.

OLD Fiddlers Rockwell City Ter Focahontas Pocahontas Dec Pocahontas County Roume Vy Einestey Dent Mabel Seaburg Wesley Hronek Mes Clar Lavinia Benj Johnson Yoder Rockwelllavening John Ott Claude Perkins Jack Ings Ir Hubert Evans Orrier

Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party and Meetings

Pocahontas events include the American Legion auxiliary and Sixth Grade chair hosting a Christmas program and gift sale. Corpus Christi P T A meets Monday 2:30 PM with high school choir, Christmas carols, and an apron sale. A Christmas lunch and bedside towel drive for veterans in Des Moines are noted.

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Christmas Party Set for Sunday December 18 at O F bar

The lodge and the Ble Crestyt Chota Hho iks will host an animal Christmas party Sunday afternoon December 18 at 2:30 p.m. in the O F bar. Members are urged to bring spouses and treats for children. Clayton Johnson and Elinor Case, chairmen, say all children should be instructed in a verse or song to be part of the program.

Clayton T. Johnson Elinor Case Fey

Christmas Party Planned by Catholic Daughters of America

The Catholic Daughters of America plan a Christmas party at 6 p.m. Thursday December 15 in the Continental room of the Hotel Warden. Mrs C M Bottensteiner chairs the event assisted by Mrs Riehart Mogan and Mrs George Haire. John Paul leads the program with refreshments a Santa Claus and a gift exchange.

Catholic Daughters of America C.M. Bottensteiner Riehart Mogan George Haire John Paul Bull Pieper Gid Joseph Yelmar

St Pauls Circles elect Oliver Nelson Noble Grand

Circles of St Pauls Luther Church plan a series of Christmas meetings next week with gift exchanges and luncheons. Oliver Nelson was chosen noble grand of the Bon Ami Rebekahs, succeeding Georges Svee, with Arnon M. Eadoh as vice grand and other officers elected. A Christmas program by Odd Fellows is set for December 18 at 2:30 pm, with several members assisting and 25 year members being hosted at the next meeting.

Oliver Nelson ST. Paul's NOBLE BON Ami Rebekahs Luther | Church William Druege Ninth Avenue South A. W. Scheldeman J. F. Gasho South Fourteenth Street Fred Spiiel Clara Ricketts North Sixteenth Iet Fred Meyer Oliver Nelson Georges Svee Ware Arnon M. Eadoh EB. C. Sehuly Frank B. Edgerton Cinaperal Ralph Messersmith William L. Johnson Chama Elmer EB. Case Vivian Proctor Edward W. Hormk E. C. Mark Mott Whittington John B. Natto MacPatterson

Charles Schott of Pocahontas Honored on Birthday

Charles Schott of Pocahontas was honored at a surprise birthday dinner held Wednesday noon by his children. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bud Schott and Dick of Ogden, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schott of Perry, and other relatives. all except Louis Schott attended. The group enjoyed a buffet lunch and a cake baked by daughter-in-law Mrs. George Schott. Gifts were exchanged and cards were played in the afternoon.

Jharles Schott Pollarontas Charles Schott George Schott Grother Louis Schott Bud Scholt Ogden Arthur Schott Perry, Mer Francis Schott Karen Joyce Larry Cylinder Adel Schott Pacahontas Erraie Will Schott Margaret Holder Josephine Slelling Leo Wolken Pocahontas My. Scholl

Coalville Honors Jonna Jean Brooks at Event

In Coalville a December bride to be Jonna Jean Brooks was feted at Vincent Methodist Church with hostesses Mrs Albert Foster Mrs Clarence Messerly and Miss Lorena Hay attending. A short musical program and social evening followed with refreshments and many gifts for the honoree.

Coalville Dee Gonna Jean Brooks Vincent Methoedist Albert Foster Otho Clarence Messerly Vincent Lorena Hay

Northwest Iowa Boat Club elects Morris Anderson president

Morris Anderson was chosen president of the Northwest Iowa Boat Club at a recent potluck supper at the club house with sixty five members present. Kenneth Cran became vice president and other officers include William Thompson secretary Norman Wells assistant treasurer Delbert Funk treasurer Gilbert Loftus trustee and James Hell river police assistant river police. Committee members for the supper included Mr and Mrs James Bell and others from Rockwell City and nearby towns.

Morris Anderson Northwest Iowa Stxty Kenneth Cran Willnr Thompson Norman Wells Boonetary Delbert Funk Gilbert Loftus Walter Arnould River Police James Hell James Bell Wes Clyde Peterson Carroll Rima Rockwell City J. W. Arnould Everette Wil

Holiday Festivities At Manson Christmas Party

In Manson on Friday afternoon Mrs Ellis Whitlans and Mrs Julia Cuseumertained about 30 guests with Christmas records by Mrs Williams and a Covington story read by Mrs Elmer Rankin. The afternoon included social games and light refreshments at the hosts homes.

Albert Schnitter Corpa

Irish Lad Seeks Cowboy Outfit in Aged Letter

A nine year old boy from Treens, County Dawn, writes to the postmaster general in Buffalo New York asking for a cowboy outfit. He explains there is no such attire where he lives and mentions Santa Claus and the cowboy world.

Buffalo County Dawn Treens N.Y Santa

American Legion Auxiliary Holds Christmas Party and Program

The American Legion Auxiliary held its annual Christmas party at the Legion home with potluck planning by Mrs. George Lundgren Mrs. Francis Sentie L Harmon and Mrs. Olive id. Reports by Mrs. W Wayne on the cancer society meeting Mrs. George Barber on the health meeting and Mrs. Robert Knudson on rehabilitation and recreation in Woodward. Gifts to Veterans hospitals in Des Moines and Knoxville planned. Initiation service for several members followed by gift exchange and program led by Mrs. Joseph Sanders and Mrs. Ray Conway. Card party announced for Wednesday Dec 14 at 1 20 after a dessert luncheon with Mrs. J B Kearns in charge.

American Legion Auxiliar Legion George Lundgren Francis Sentie L. Harmon Olive Id W. Wayne George Barber Robert Knudson Recreation Department Woodward Veterans Hospital Des Moines Knoxville Crdil Heman C. §. Henry Peter DeLanoit Barger F. L. Brake Clyde Lund Joseph Sanders Ray Conway Legion Home J.B. Kearns Char

Club Event Plans Include Music and Dances

The Boat club announces a Saturday square dance night at the clubhouse with a New Year party at the club, plus future events. Potluck is set for June 14 and a jamboree for December 17 with committees led by Carroll Rima and Daw De Ryke.

Ison Dirs Harold Brenly Hubert Sellender Forrest Lichtenbers Amatte Robinson Samy Unee Dee Mchtenbers Boat Club Carroll Rima Daw de Ryke

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Northwest Iowa Hansen-Watts Luverne Rockwell City V. F. W Rockwell City Co-Op Boxholm Omar Burkgren Farmers Co-op Farmers Coop Boxhoin Durkgren Nic’ Elevator Legion Auxiliary Duncombe School Dincombe Heling Balet Seeey The American Legion SS. Peter Elizabeth Wil Paul's Folliams Tal Veteran’s Hospital 7 C.D. of A Waller Hor Mouth Avenue Willia Moeller Cele Jonna Jean Brooks Coalville Feted Connell Merting Fort Dodge Council of Parents and Teachers John Weight Carpenter School Boundary Line Windiow Lincoln School Inhinolennes Riverside School Torsday W. A. Studley Ray M. Ving Iowa Boat Club American Legion Auxiliary Notes Qarkeys Walnut Central Ave Porter's Poultry SEARS Guenther Manay Childrat Uae Sivas Silda Fostaner S Boskte Sree Pone Sumay Mack Contrel Ave Watnet Ard O. Guenth
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