Westfield area social notices and family visits
Westfield residents and relatives gathered for visits and celebrations. Many family overseas and nearby relatives attended weekend stays and a July 21 anniversary is noted. Local guests came from Sioux City Akron Elk Point correctionville Ames Keokuk and Orange City with reports of church and civic events and a county fair convention in Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Wm. Hummel
Sioux City
George Humel
Jonas Wester
Oscar Carlberg
Curt
Carlberg
Steve
Worthington
M . Gordon Carlberg
Job 1
Adrian, Minn
Luck Knapp
Lee Bernhardt
Belleview
Lynn Hummel
Alcester
Harry Porsch
Jack Jepson
Frank Bell
Aml - Mirs
Frank Wynna
Normane Tucker
Gerry
Sioux
City
Frank Langle
Martin Hummel
Elk Point
George Henke
Akron
Dramatic ad copy for T-4-L foot treatment claims
An advertising snippet promotes T-4-L for athlete's foot claiming rapid drying after removing outer layers and exposing fungi on contact. It touts a 40c price and notes purchase at Lovely Drug Store with a prompt urge to buy at the local drugstore today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovely Drug Store
Band Day Plans Take Shape For Akron Event
Local notes mention plans for Akron Band Day on July 30 with the Akron Saddle Club and others co operating. Bands from Hawarden Kingsley Westlie and Walthill Nebr are invited and Monahan Post Run from Stour City will perform. Program includes a street parade saddle club show street concert and an evening dance all free for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Karl Rogesch
Keen Reemter-Tribune
Akron Saddle Club
Westie
Walthstl
Monahan Post
Stour City
Aeon
Captain Lamb Completes Fort Benning Course in Georgia
Capt Billy Park Lamb of Le Mars finished a 15 week course at Fort Benning Georgia. He served from February 10 1941 to January 6 1946 with the 80th Infantry Division. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge and Purple Heart with two clusters plus three battle stars. He attended Keokuk High School and Westmar College and was a feed dealer by trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Park Lamb
3Rd Ave
Ein le Mars
Fort Benning
Georgia
Lamb
Inf
E. T
Keokuk
Westmar College
Mr. and
Akron Summer Band members selected for Sioux City concert
Six Akron youths were chosen to perform with the Monahan Post Band at Grandview Park Band Shell in Sioux City on Sunday evening July 26. Honorees include Judy Dirks Sandra Pollock Marlene McVay Carol Bar Connie Gabel and Daryl Siebens plus Dick Jacoby and Mabel Long who have played with the Monthan Post Band this summer. A large Akron turnout is hoped for. A welcome reception for Rev D H James new minister of Akron Wesley Methodist Church and family Jeanine followed at Akron church parlors with brief tributes and musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Monahan Post
Shell
Grandview Park
Sioux City
Judy Dirks
Sandra Pollock
Marlene McVay
Carol Bartrombone
Connie Gabel
Daryl Siebens
Monthan Post
Dick Jacoby
Soussphon
Mabel Long
Sin City
Manakan Post
Akron Wesley Methodist Church
D.H. James
Jeanine
Dan
Dennis Sitkeochen
Sighe
Suebens
Res. Peterson
Akron Ministerial Association
James
T. Earl Starke
First Church of Christ
New 5c Stamp Issued For Perry Commemoration
The Post Office Department announces a 5 cent stamp to mark the 100th anniversary of Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry opening Japan to trade after over 200 years of isolation. The stamp goes on sale in Washington, D C on July 14, 1953. Collectors may request first day cancellations by sending self addressed envelopes with a money order for stamp cost. personal checks and postage stamps not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post ‘Office Department
Matthew Calbrath Perry
Japan
Spcca
Washington D. C
Post Ofice
Stamp release for philatelic use in Washington DC
A note announces stamps of selected quality will be sold at the Philatelic Agency in Washington DC on or after July 14 1983 and at local post offices once received after July 14 1953. Louis Rathman retires after 38 years as a Remsen switchboard operator with the Lews Telephone Company. Seven year old Jimmy Miller of Plainfield swallowed a metal key last week but X rays show no operation needed.
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Ing
Philatelic Agency
Washington D. C
Louis Rathman
Remsen
Lews Telephone Company
Jimmy Miller
Plainfield
Siebens Linstrand Brunsville Wedding at St Peter's Church
Miss Mar ks Angela Siebens and Gordon Ed win Linstrand were united in a 7:00 p m double ring ceremony at Siebens Linstrand St Peter's Lutheran church Brunsville. Rev A Zenk officiated as white gladiolas and dahlias lined the altar and guests enjoyed a three course dinner at the couple’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Brunsville
Marks Angela Siebens
Gordon Edwin Linstrand
A. Zenk
Frances Schultz
Jobo Siebens
Mars High School Graduate Bride Weds Korean War Veteran
A wedding at Brunsville featured a pink and white centerpiece cake, lighted tapers, and a host of honored aunts. The bride, a Mars high school graduate, plans to stay with her father while the groom, a Minneapoli high school alum, served eleven months in Korea and works as a painter. After a short honeymoon, the couple resides north of Brunsville.
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Ot Etcase
Bill Bruns
Kathryn
McHale
Daryl Jeffers
John Siebens, Jr
Jack’ Mc
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Dean Hurd
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