Decatur Pair Wed in Blue Gray Suit and Garden Florals
Betty Lou Provin and Harvey Harford II married in Decatur with a reception at the bride's parents home. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Provin, wore blue gray and black accessories with a garden corsage. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Harford, served in the U S Army and worked at Staley's. They will reside at 237 South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur High School
Illinois Power Company
Harford
Staley’s
Women's Fellowship Circles Meet for Christmas Themed Services
Seventy seven members and two guests attended Wednesday circle meetings of the Women's Fellowship at the Presbyterian church. Circle No 1 hosted by Mrs William Shaffer featured devotionals by Mrs I H Schneider and a Christmas story read by Mrs William First. Circle No 2 led by Mrs Henry Adams enjoyed Christmas devotions and stories with season recordings as refreshments followed. Circle No 3 hosted by Mrs Donald Sutherland included devotions by Mrs Harold Wilcox and a Christmas story read by Mrs Louis Barrack with hostesses serving tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Fellowship
The
Presbyterian Church
William Shaffer
Circle No. 1
I. H. Schneider
Drexler
William First
Harry Hoag
John. Robinson
Carl Hein
Maude Arduser
Circle No.2
Henry Adams
George Good
W. J. Grossheim
Wilbert Doden
Ray Fuller
Fred Shover
Will Lubien
Henry Rittmer
Esther McDonald
Donald Sutherland
Ida Cass
Harold S Wilcox
Louis Barrack
Harold’ Wilcox
Paul Petersen
Alva Eilers
J. Pinkerton
Margaret” Wismeier
Women's Christian Service Circles Hold Final Meetings
Wom en's Society of Christian Service circles held year end gatherings at members' homes. Circle 3 hosted a one o'clock luncheon with candles, greenery, Christmas devotions, gift exchange. Circle 1 met at Mrs. Tom Hamilton's for a Christmas party and social afternoon with a hostess assist. Circle 4 had a 6:30 dinner with devotional and gifts. Circle 2 hosted a one o'clock luncheon and Christmas devo tions by Mrs Ava Main. Merle Buckner and wife to hold 25th anniversary open house Christmas day at their daughter's home in Monticello. calls welcome in afternoon or evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Lutherhall
Ralph Zimmerman
William Oltman
Cedar” Rapids
Carl Zimmerman
Rudolph Zimmerman
Lorenz Zimmerman
Monticello
R. C. McPherson
P.E.O
F. S&s. Stuhler
E. H. Huibregtse
Mary Coxsee
W.D. McLaughlin
Misa
Gail Patterson
Henrietta Schell
Bellevue
Margaret Hull
Hopkinton
Ruth Roberts
Marion
Women’s Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
E.H. Huibregtse
Circle 3
Roy Porter
Circle 1
Tom Hamilton
W. E. Tuetken
B. E. Abel
Leigh Clark
Ava Main
Merle Buckner
Kermit Kuhns
North Sycamore Street
Campfire and Bridge Clubs Host Christmas Parties
Campfire groups met during the week for annual Christmas parties at the Legion hall and in homes. Montipano, Toni-ki-ya and Canoe group members joined gifts games wreaths and refreshments with guardians and sponsors noted. The Tuesday Bridge Club held a Christmas dinner at Popular Heights with later contract bridge, gift exchange, and holiday desserts honoring guests and scoring leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montinapo
Legion ‘Hall
Boyd Shannon
Ray Stumbaugh
Legion Hall
Shannon
Stumbaugh
E. H. DeShaw
Canowefi
Joyce Rink
Helen Marsh
Ralph Wilson
DeShaw
Castle Grove 4H Club Christmas Party at No 2 School
The Castle Grove 4 H club held a Christmas party Sunday evening at No 2 school with nearly all members and parents in attendance. Mrs Jessen led Christmas songs, Mr Jessen showed two movies, and Mrs Charles Tuttle read a Christmas message in German attire. The evening included card games and other entertainment followed by a gift exchange and refreshments served by club member mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
Jessen
Charles Tuttle
Royal Neighbor Christmas Party Planned and Hosted
Royal Neighbor families Attend annual Christmas party at lodge rooms Tuesday evening. Mrs. W. F. Yeoman Mrs. Harold Dunn Mrs. Harvey Har ford and Mrs. Alice Taylor organized plans. Children enjoyed games and varied entertainment followed by a gift exchange and refreshments served by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Yeoman
Harold Dunn
Harvey Harford
Alice Taylor
Susan Stuhler Elected Rainbow Worthy Advisor
The Rainbow Assembly met at the Masonic Temple with Lois Guyan presiding. Officers for the new term were elected including Susan Stuhler as worthy advisor and Marjorie Thomas as worthy associate advisor. Plans were made for the Holiday dance. The appointive officers will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Assembly of Girls
Masonic Temple
Lois Guyan
Susan Stuhler
Marjorie Thomas
Charity
Katherine Bender
Hope
Betty Hoult
Faith
Lucretia Fairbanks
Nancy Deischer
Jean Harms
Women's Guild Dinner at Congregational Church
The Women's Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed Church held a Wednesday dinner at the Congregational Church with 35 members at a single long table. Decorations featured candles and evergreen boughs, planned by Mrs. Messerli and others, followed by a devotional program and a Christmas carols playlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Guild
Women’s Guild of
The
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Congregational Church
Frank Schneider
Ed Meier
John Messerli
Clifford Arduser
Carl Steiner
Clara Egger
I. I. Rhatigan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Enline
Betty Lou Provin Bride
Women's Fellowship
St. Matthew's Ladies Aid
P.E.D
Poplar’ Heights
Augusta Melsha
Mary
Coxsee
C. S
Tuesday Bridge Club
Popular Heights
John Shover
Glenn Jones
R. J. Bone
Jones
L. C. Bolson Company
Rainbow Worthy
Congregational Society
Coughlan
Frank Royden
Kate Perley
Pat
Monticelloy Down
James Morrissey
Mrs. James Morrissey
James Glynn
Ryan
Vernon Webber
Carl Dehner
Cascade
Leo Koppenhagen
Anamosa
Lyle Ridenour
Robert Hunt
Joe Oswald
O. E. York
Reading and Sewing Club
Wyland Bone
Don Pursell
Henry Coyle
Glenn Lambert
V. L. McCurdy
Ray Marugg
California
del Monte
Chase & Sanborn
Glendale
Ise Eaay
Pillsbury, Occident
LMAN
Quaker State Mushroom
Diamond Brand
Swansdown
Airy Paine Ca
Texas
Florida
Jonathan
Rome
New York
Swanson
Libby
National Food Stores
Pascal Celery
Bartlett Pears
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