Billings and Wolford Wedding Solemnized in Columbus Junction
Miss Shirley Ruth Billings wed Jackie Lee Wolford at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Methodist church with Rev. George Pennington officiating. The ceremony featured lighted candles and gladioli, with a reception in the church parlors and a three tier cake. The couple, graduates of Columbus Junction high school, plan to reside in the Tri Cities area after travel. Out of town guests came from Missouri Iowa Illinois and Davenport many from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Shirley Ruth Billings
Cecil Bill
Jackie Lee Welford
Charles Wolford
George Pennington
J.C. Armstrong
New Hampton
Ray Thiering
Davenport
Robert Sterling
Erma Carey
Marian Frame
Columbus Junction High School
Wolford
Dunn and Bradstreet
Mr. Wolford
John Deere Co
Rock Island
Tri-Cities
St. Joseph
Stockton
Duane
Eunice Altmann
Mardell Jurgens
Avon ‘Schiele
Nanette Krebs
Doreen Schukar
Judy Feldhahn
Robert Hunter
Marrilyn Petersen
Wilton
Roberta Mumm
Samuelson
Durant High School
Petersen Harned von Maur
Daven
Mrs Margaret Kary Noting 91st Birthday At Home
The 91st birthday of Mrs Margaret Kary is being celebrated at her residence 1611 Willow Street with family and neighbors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kary
Willow Street
Toyne-Johnson Wedding Set For Aug 31
Mr and Mrs Arthur H Toyne announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Audrey Jean to Pvt Royal D Johnson son of Mr and Mrs John Johnson rural route 4 West Liberty. Vows at 730 p m Wednesday Aug 31 at Spangler Chapel. No invitations issued, friends and relatives invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Toyne
Audrey Jean
Royal D. Johnson
John Johnson
West Liberty
Spangler Chapel
Berry McMahon Wedding Planned for August
Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Miss Betty Berry daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Berry 310 Gilbert street to Robert McMahon son of Mr and Mrs Ward McMahon rural route 6. The wedding will take place late this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Berry
Clarence Berry
Gilbert Street
Robert McMahon
Ward McMahon
Shower Planned for Miss Sandra Hunt in Blue Grass
A miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Sandra Hunt, to be held at 7 30 Thursday evening in Pleasant Prairie Church, complements her forthcoming marriage to John Richard Posten later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Grass
Sandra Hunt
John Richard Posten
Pleasant Prairie Church
Blue Grass Presbyterian Church
Blue Grass Legion Hall
Blue Grass Fire Department
Ft. Madison
Henry Marks
A. J. Lovelace
Binghamton
N. Y
Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian
On The Avenue With Minton Gift Shop Window Preview
The shop unveils Tele Ware trays tables and pink turquoise black metal trays with hand painted flowers. New antique brass plaques with horse heads and wooden candles priced at 50c. Dollar Day bargains include half price and $1.00 groups. Copper and brass mining items clearout 4 for $1.00. Gift wrapping mailing and delivery offered.
Marguerite James Engaged To Melvin Sizemore of Mesa
Mr and Mrs W A McMahon of Mesa Arizona announce the engagement of their daughter Marguerite James to Melvin Sizemore of Mesa Arizona The wedding is slated for August 7 with Rev Engle officiating Sizemore a Mesa high school coach and teacher and a Temple State College graduate plan graduate work in Flagstaff The couple will reside in Mesa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McMahon
Mesa, Ariz
Marguerite James
Melvin Sizemore
Engle
Sizemore
State College
Temple
Flagstaff
Mesa High School
Mesa
Bading Family Honored At Kingston Picnic
A Kingston New York picnic at Weed Park honored Mr and Mrs Charles Bading and their son David who had been visiting Mrs Bading’s parents at 616 Pine Street. Attendees included Frank Foster Dale Foster and many relatives from Evanston Maxwell Iowa and surrounding areas. The honorees planned to return home after a few weeks with their relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bading
David
Kingston
N.Y
Frank Foster
Pine Street
Weed Park
Carl Foster
Hazel Goldsberry
Ed Goldsberry
Maxwell
Eichelberger
Wayne Eichelberger
Roger
Bobby
Mary Jo
Robert Lamb
Cindy
Denise
Bading
McGinnis Couple Celebrates 20th Anniversary at Family Gathering
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert McGinnis of Muscatine were honored on their 20th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at their home. A buffet dinner was served and gifts were given. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Omer Bopp of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert McGinnis
Muscatine
Omer Bopp
Columbus
Sixth in Series of Band Concerts Largely Attended
A hot Sunday afternoon crowd packed the park for Local No. 551’s sixth band concert of the year. The event received a grant from the Music Performance Trust Fund, once the Recording and Transcription fund founded by James C. Petrillo. The 1955 fund contributions total $540 to date, with help from the Park board and Chamber of Commerce. Veteran conductor Fred Mannhardt led a well received program. An additional concert is scheduled for August 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eed Park
American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Trust Fund
James C. Petrillo
Park Board
Chamber of Commerce
Fred Mannhardt
Local Families Attend Community Gathering
Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ray Miller Rae Anne and Jerry Mr and Mrs Harry Chumley Mr and Mrs Fred Houseman and Mr and Mrs Wilbert McGinnis and Ginger at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Ray Miller
Rae Anne
Jerry
Harry Chumley
Fred Houseman
Wilbert McGinnis
Ginger
Miss Shirley Grey to Be Bride of Ron Hartung
Miss Shirley Grey will wed Ron Hartung in a 7 30 p m ceremony at the church with Rev Carroll Usher officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usentine
Shirley Grey
Ron Hartung
Carroll Usher
Shower Honoring Miss Stormer Sets Pre nuptial Cheer
Mrs D P O hair hosted a Friday evening shower for Miss Darlene Stormer at her Ongen Iowa arena home. Donald Ostermeier of Winfield will wed her Sept 11 at the First Presbyterian church with a green and white Loworee table and a court whist game. prize went to Mrs Joseph W Rauch. Guests included Mrs Edward Fracks and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Stromer
Ongen
Iowa Arene
Stormer
Donald Ostermeier
Winfield
First Presbyterian Church
Loworee
Joseph W. Rauch
Miss Stormer
Edward Fracks
al Oest
C. L. Hendricks
Warren Martin
Otto Maeglin
Hugh Williams
Hallie Stormer
Community Church and club notices headlined
Social Glances column reports a Delta Alpha class meeting at noon Tuesday at Mrs. Maude Eaton's home with dish to share and self serve setup. Musserville WSCS meets 7 30 pm at Hoopes hall with hostesses and leaders. Park Avenue Methodist WSCS plans a 2 pm Wednesday meeting. Royal Neighbor Sunshine club hosts potluck at Musser park. Philathea class cancels August 2 picnic. Pythian Sisters hold 6 30 pm supper at Mrs. James Van Camp with potluck and host drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Alpha
First Baptist Church
Maude Eaton
Sunshine Club
Musser Park
Pythian Sisters Lodge
James van Camp
Playtime boosts kids hunger before breakfast
If your children's appetite seems off consider a half hour of play before meals. A brief bout of activity can sharpen hunger and improve breakfast readiness.
Supper Scheduled By Service Guild August 1
The Service Guild will serve a supper at 6 30 with hostesses presiding and devotions led by Coles. Bible verses from Proverbs. In case of rain, rain plan at Mapes Beach Park with Cora Thornton reached at AM 3 7353.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coles
Siikewiientana
Cora Thornton
Dial AM
Cotton Care Tip: White Cloths Wilt After Laundering
A brief note suggests using white fabric to test touch and consider whitening or laundering steps. It mentions cotton fabrics and the effect of wear on softness, advising proper laundering to prevent further wilting.
Colored Drawer Interiors Trend Stirs Decorator Style
A new fashion trend pairs with the decorator touch by lining drawers with bold shades. Red blue green and other vivid colors appear inside to add a personal pop and subtle design statement.
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Billings and Wolford
Barbara
Linda DeVore
B. GO
Merna Wasson
Darrel Willey
Gene DeWilder
Barbara Larkin
Flower
Lorna Wolford
Robert
Robert Billings
Greer
de Wilder
Miss Larkin
Mrs. Wolford
Sanitone
Magnus
Toyne-Johnson
Miss Toyne
Berry-McMahon
Miss Betty Berry
Minton
Iowa
Miss McMahon
Kingston, N.Y
McGinnis
Feldhahn
Durant
Shirley Molly Feldhahn
Frank Feldhahn
Lester Keith Sammuelson
U.S. Army
Victor A. Samuelson
Atalissa
Newcomb Presbyterian Church
J. W. Koning
Helen L. Kennedy
Kathlene Krebs
Betty Ann Samuelson
Dallas Mayerhofer
Freddie Wells
Kathy Mayerhofer
Allen Lambdman
Arthur Samuelson
Alvin Broders
Pot. Samuelson
Army
Fort Sill
Okla
Fort Lewis
Wash
Far East
Farmers Co-op Elevator Co
Bailey
EL Raplassay
Miss Gray
Zeta Forum of the
Musserville
WSCS
Hoopes Hall
Frank Brown
Lorance Copper
Oliver Reichert
Park Avenue Methodist Church
Philathea
First Methodist Church
Nymous Strawberry
Nash
Mayfair
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