Shower Celebrates Switzer Parker Nuptials in Des Moines
A December wedding couple Marilyn Switzer and Gary Parker were honored with a church shower in Des Moines. Co hosts included Mrs. Harry Evans and Mrs. Perle Royston. The event featured a mock wedding, fashions, songs by Bob Christianson, and a festive reception with gifts and cake. Guests listed include many local families and friends. the occasion also noted November birthdays and anniversaries among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo Ba
Marilyn Switzer
Des Moines
Gary Parker
Iowa City
Methodist
Harry Evans
Perle Royston
Frank Chamberlain
Corte Stewart
Bob Christianson
Austin Haas
Max Dashner
Archie Scott
Dashner
Alva Henderson
Ken Evans
Mary Anna Parker
Mr. Christianson
Gary
Donald Bruce
Marilyn
Gertrude Murphy
Leonard Parker
Kay Newell to be February Bride
Kay Lorraine Newell engaged to Frank Wilson Hoffman of Endicott New York. Both attending Simpson College where Kay is a sophomore in Alpha Chi Omega and Frank a junior in Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Wedding set for February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic G. Newell
Kay Lorraine
Frank Wilson Hoffman
Lewis W. Hoffman
Endicott, N
Miss Newell
Simpson College
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Simpson
Sigma Alpha Epsilo Fraternity
New Members for BPW Club In Malvern Dinner
The Malvern Business and Professional Women's Club held a Monday dinner at Tiny and Vig's Café. Fifteen members and three guests attended. Guests Phyllis Bunr Ruth Bunn and Venita Willard joined as new members. President Lillian Adams announced the club’s highway sign project will soon be realized. Marian Jones reported on a State Department Foreign Policy Briefing Session in Kansas City. The next meeting on December 11 will feature a Christmas party and gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Business and Professional Women’s Club
Tiny
Vig
Phyllis Bunr
Ruth Bunn
Venita Willard
Phyllis
Ruth
Lillian Adams
Marian Jones
State Department
Sha
Kansas City
Marian
Iowa Federation of Business and Profesion
Bilt
Lin Country Club Pot Luck Dinner Meeting
Lin Country Club will meet December 6 at the home of Mrs. Bertha Angus for a noon pot luck dinner. Attendees should bring a 50 cent gift for the gift exchange.
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LIN Country Club
Bertha Angus
Axtells Honored on Second Anniversary of Chicago Couple
Miss Mary Westin hosted a Saturday evening event at her home for twenty guests honoring Mr and Mrs Keith Axtell of Chicago Til on their second anniversary. A cotton ball gift was given from a tea table with flowers and a wedding cake. Refreshments followed as guests visited. Slumber party hosted by Jan Costello after the basketball game for five friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smiths
William H. Smith
Keith Axtells
Mary Westin
Keith Axtell
Chicago
Til
Archie Lindberg
Roy Lindberg
Shenandoah
Marlene Zanders
Ames
Daan McLain
Mary Parker
Omaha
F. M. Parker
Glenda Cooper
Maryville
Glenn Cooper
Morris Coate
Essex
A. J. Griffin
Storm Lake
Griffin
Frank Gibson
Gibson
Cecil Wilcoxson
Villisca
Richard Fox
Jack McLain
Faith Community Schedules and Programs This Week
Local churches publish service times and planned activities across First Baptist Presbyter ian Holy Rosary Methodist St Johns Lutheran First Christmas program practices and a community fair. Lutheran events include Advent services confirmations Walther League and a new pastor installation.
Card of Thanks from Mae Wolfe
Mae Wolfe expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for kindnesses shown during hospital stay and at her daughter's home.
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Mae Wolfe
Christ is the world's light and my light prayer card
The Upper Room reflection shares a journey from Hindu sources to Christian faith. A woman recalls seeking God in India and a friend's healing through prayer to Jesus. It emphasizes belief in Christ as access to God and daily light, ending with a prayer for God’s love and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
God
Jesus
Christ
Jesus Christ
Chandu Ray
West Pakistan
Thanksgiving weekend guests across Strahan area
Mrs Frank Crouse hosts Thanksgiving at the Vestal home in Willivca with Elizabeth McFarland and Betty and Ed McFarland of Cromwell joining. Visitors included C. N. Vestal and Nancy from Clear Lake, Arthur Churchman of Malvern, Franklin Vestal of Red Oak, Gary Davis and parents, Roger and Dennis, and many local relatives. Several overnight and weekend gatherings occurred with dinners in Malvern, Omaha, Clarinda, and Kent, plus a few trips and a wedding anniversary steak supper in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crousesport
W. M. Vestal
Willivca
Elizabeth McFarland
Betty
Ed McFarland
Cromwell
J. W. McFarland
Marion
Cynthia
Kent
C. N. Vestal
Nancy
Clear Lake
Arthur Churchman
Malvern
Franklin Vestal
Red Oak
Gary Davis
Kenneth Davis
Roger
Dennis
Charles Costello
Ron Dill
W. R. Costello
Larry Blunt
Clarinda College
Mt. Ayr
Kenneth Grindle
Robert Blunt
Larry
Pam
Ellis Grindle
Rose Turner
Deanna Grindle
Jean Golden
Omaha
Oscar Leo
Leo Raszler
R. R. Kerr
Art Buhl
Ronnie Johnson
Ron Bennett
Koota
Everett Gipe
Bennetts
Everett Gine
Nina Crouse
Grant
Wood Veasels
Charles W. Kayton
Horace Waltz
Charles Gipe
William Hodeval
Belyue
R. R. Kier
St. Petersburg
Fla
Russell Sell
Bathesdia
Dennis Bond
Bonnie Sisfford
John Sieffeld
Arch Mottly
Clarinda
Leo Hopp
Glenwood
Bob Hopp
Marion Shook
Judy Heuer
Stanley Williams
Tom
Betty Mumm
Harold Ashworth
Griswold
Adolph Gotha
Bons
Treynor
L. &. Brammeier
J. A. G. Club
Farm Bureau
Bill Metewolf
Indianola
JL E. Bremmelers
Don Terry
Jim
Bobby
Missouri Valley
I. W. Castor
Johnny Kinsler
Diana
Johnny Mike
Eewin Ambroses
Strahan Methodist Church Thanksgiving activities noted
Strahan Methodist Church held 9:30 p m service with a sermon on Confident Spending and a dedication of workers in Every Member Canvass at 10:30 p m Sunday school. WSCS met Wednesday at 1:30 p m and trustees and missions gathered at 7:30 p m Mr and Mrs Robert Blunt visited Red Oak where Mr Baker recovers from a heart attack. Thanksgiving guests included Mrs Goldin Grindle and Curt Grindle of Malvern at the Grindle home. Charles Kayton Jr returned for Thanksgiving with his family before heading to Indiana. Mr and Mrs W R Costello hosted all three sons Lynn Charles Malvern Ralph Randolph and their families plus Mrs Costello’s sister Florence Gee.
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Warren Darrah
Carol Wortman
Buddy Hertz
Strahan Methodist Church
Robert Christensen
Robert Blunt
Red Oak
Glen Baker
Baker
Frank Hillyer
Guy D. Grindle
Goldin Grindle
Curt Grindle
Malvern
Charles Kayton, Jr
Charles W. Kayton
H. H. Kayton
Charlies
Indiana
W. R. Costello
Lynn
Charles
Ralph
Randolph
Champion Hill social notes and Thanksgiving guests
Mrs Harold Cooper reports on Thanksgiving visits and family gatherings in Champion Hill. Guests include Edna Lane from Ottumwa, Deanna McLain from Cedar Falls, and numerous relatives from Omaha, Grand Island, Coin, and Emerson. Open house celebrated A H Hatfield golden anniversary with local families.
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Edna Lane
Ottumwa
Glenn Kellenbarger
Harry
Deanna McLain
Mary Saltshaver
Cornell Bluffs
Cliff Watson
Grand Island
Nebr
Bill Exeeen
Don Gerken
Omaha
Neb
Garold van Fossen
Tommy
College Springs
Ben Burkholder
Coin
Stanley Exeeen
Stanley
Clark Allen
Joe Allen
Flora Kockerperger
Sherman Allen
L. C. Bullington
Marilyn
June Exeeen
Karen Cooper
Thanksgiving visitors and arrivals in regional towns
Oaks News notes that Bob Shook enrolled at Universal Trade School in Omaha on Monday. Thanksgiving guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Stream of Red Oak and Mrs. Evelyn Warren with Charlotte Janet and Jewell. Dean Warrens hosted. Dean Whissler and Edwin Ambrose hosted Saturday visitors. Marlin Lewis of Audubon and Hamilton Lewis hosted overnight guests, with Bernie Bolton of Oakland visiting Sunday. Curt Davis of Red Oak and Guy Osborn joined relatives in Lebanon and Birch Tree, Missouri for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Shook
Universal Trade School
Omaha
J. G. Stream
Red Oak
Evelyn Warren
Charlotte
Janet
Jewell
Dean
Bernie Bolton
Oakland
Curt Davis
Guy Osborn
Lebanon
Birch Tree
Marriage Vows Repeated Nov 26 at Champion Hill
The Grampion Hill church was the setting Sunday, Nov. 26 for the wedding of Hmma Lou Bullington and Lee Allan Weitzel. The bride wore a white wool street length dress and carried pompoms and roses. Attendants were Marilyn Bullington and George Weltzel Jr. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Richard Person. The couple will reside in Red Oak with Weitzel employed at AT and T south of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grampion Hil
Hmma Lou Bullington
Lee Allan Weitzel
L. G. Bullington
George Weitzel
Mason City
Richard Person
Emerson
Bertha Kellenbarger
Marilyn Bullington
George Weltzel, Jr
Roberta Weitzel
Iowa City
Karen
Glenda Cooper
Ames
Kansas City
Red Oak
Hmerson
A. T
Oaks Community Church Worship Schedule and Guests
Oaks Community Church notes a Sunday 11 am worship led by Pastor Irwin Eleson with Supt. T. W. Castor and choir practice on Thursday. Visitors numbered 21 with 102 in Sunday school. offering 14.59. The reading lists Psalm 62 and 1 Corinthians 10.6-14, and the sermon is The Faithful One.
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Vinton Johnson
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P. L. Sheridan
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Carolyn Hilton
Hillsdale
Grieg
Carel Wortman
Debussy
Rainbow Girls
Thera
Masonic Temple
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Band Mothers Club
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F. J. Buttman
Hazel Sumnera
R. W. Mansfield
June Fickle
Mary Circle
Leona Henderson
Maxine Roenfeldt
Evelyn Gay
Viola Jack
Joan Henderson
Lyle Hansen
F.T
L. S. Robinson
BPW Club
Jan Costello
First Baptist Church
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Lyle Williams
Missionary Circle
B. C. McMillan
Wayne Basa
the Presbyterian Church
Alfred Martin
Laura Clay
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
O. L. Kaufman
Bom
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John A. Lippincott
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Frederick Kreutz
Walther League
Red Oak Lutheran Church
Xodey
Nashwile
Tennessee
Strahan
Champion Hill
Harold Cooper
Martin
Oaks News
Manardin
Morrell’s
Yorkshire
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Althea Norton
Merrill Sowers
Barbara
Victor Norton
Timothy Adibego
Southern Rhodesia
Herwin Gordon
Jamaica
Ralph L. Cole
Leora Cole
Ralph Cole
Grace Bible Institute
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Kim
Kirksville
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Gary Honeyman
Dixie
Marvin
George Jones
Bob Morris
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Donnie Davidson
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