Nancy McGinnis Weds Paul Vroman in Illinois City ceremony
Nancy McGinnis daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph McGinnis Illinois City wed Paul Eugene Vroman son of Mr and Mrs Edward Vroman Taylor Ridge in a Dec 1 St Ambrose Milan double ring ceremony. Attendants wore violet velveteen gowns. Michael Vroman carried rings. Reception followed at Reynolds Legion Building. couple to reside in Taylor Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois City
Nancy el- Teen McGinnis
Ralph McGinnis
Paul Eugene Vroman
Edward Vroman
Taylor Ridge
St. Ambrose Catholic Church
Milan
Father Galtahen
Alan DeSchepper
Alvar
Holiday Gift Ideas and Novelty Items Ad
A vintage ad showcases stocking stuffers and a range of novelties. Highlights include jeweled Christmas trees, glittering bracelets, and a Santa mail bag. Also advertised is a steak set with a beachwood base plate and a cast aluminum platter priced at 2.45 per bushel.
Long Creek Homemakers Dine at Gerths
The Long Creek Homemakers met at Mrs. Geraldine Gerth home in Wapello with eleven members present. They shared ideas for homemade Christmas decorations, displayed them, and finished plans to distribute Christmas plates to schools. The next meeting will be the Christmas dinner at Mrs. Ruth Mangels home on December 13 with a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Long Creek
Geraldine Gerth
Shulas
Ruth Mangels
Women on Soviet ships in Walvis Bay report
Father Edward Wilson-Hughes, Seamen's Mission chaplain at Walvis Bay in South West Africa, notes Russian fishing ships increasingly call at Walvis Bay for supplies and repairs. He says many women serve as pursers, with others as engineers and seawomen, while Russians are wary of strangers and more so than locals.
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Johannesburg
Solith
Adrica
Edward Wilson-Hughies
Walvisz
Walvis ‘Bay
Falber Wilgon-Hughes
Stranager
Local church groups set December gatherings and elections
The Women's Guild of Grace United Church of Christ will meet on Wednesday December 5 at Mrs Everett's home with a Christmas lesson and a dessert potluck honoring October November and December birthdays. The Connyville Methodist Church Women's Society plans December 22 at 2 pm at Mrs Brown's home with devotional by Mrs Reed and program on Hear the Angels Sing, hosted by Mrs Baker and Mrs Brown. Emma Beekman chapter OES meets at the Masonic temple for officer elections and a Christmas party with several hostesses listed. Columbus City Farm Bureau unit meets December 19 at 1:00 pm at Mrs Cummings for a Christmas cookie and candy exchange. Work continues on the new People's National Bank front and sidewalk removal, with offices in a trailer under the viaduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesvilla
Mildred Wolford
Women's Guild
Grace United Church of Christ
Vin Everett
Irvin’ Everett
Forest Maxiwell
Women's Society of Christian Service
Connyville Methodist
Connyville Methodist’ Church
Pam
Winifred Brown
Dorothy Reed
Arlene Buckman
Edith Baker
Columbus Junction
Emma Beekman
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Hoxleases
Barbara Hauenstein
Audrey Crathirds
Crace Davis
Delores Genbzley
Martha Groban
Farm Bureau
Columbus City
Salath Tancheon
People’s National Bank
Bank
Durant Church wedding ties Kleppe and Burkamper
Marlene Kleppe daughter of Mr and Mrs Zar Kleppe of New Liberty and Gary Burkamper son of Mr and Mrs Carl Burkamper of Wilson exchanged vows at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Durant in a 1:30 p.m. ceremony officiated by Rev James Carlson. The bride wore white velvet with pearl accessories and a fingertip veil. maid of honor Marcella Kleppe wore red velvet. About 250 guests attended a church basement reception. The couple will reside in Davenport after a honeymoon. she works for Massachusetts Mutual Life and he for Eagle Signal Corp.
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Durant
Marlene Anna
Kleppe
Zar Kleppe
New Liberty
Ary Leroy Burkamper
Carl Burkamper
Wilson
Dee
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
James Carlson
Viva Cook
Larry Amerine
Wilton
Shepard
Marcella
Jean Wardell
Bettendorf
James Leggins
Yvonne Kleppe
Rita
Wanda Kleppe
AML
Mary Harrisen Af Walcott
David Harmgen
Walcott
Dick Hein
Bennett
Mary Beth van Ness
Milan
Leila Treimers
Dallas Carstens
Davenport
Sandra ‘Stock
Jon Brus
Stanley Sorgeniey
Eileen Pyck
Stockton
Joy
Caral
Susie Fisher
Linnea
West
East 15Th St
Burkamper
Bennett Community School
American Institute of Commerce
Massachusetts Mutual Life Ins. Co
Acme Technical Institute
Rocky Island
Eagle Signal Corp
Welcome for Osceola Steer Champion at Exposition
Friends neighbors and state officials greeted Lyle Miller and his Aberdeen Angus steer at Osceola after the grand championship win at Chicago's International Live Stock Exposition. Officials L B Liddy and Cliff Underwood offered greetings at the homecoming.
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Oscenla
Lyle Miller
Chicago
Miller
Osceola
L. B. Liddy
Cliff Underwood
Women's Guild Plans Farm Sale At Grace Church
Conesville reports the Grace United Church of Christ Women’s Guild finance committee met to plan serving domes at a public farm sale. Leaders include Mrs. Harold Carter and Mrs. Russell Adams with D. H. Christianson and Rolla McKean overseeing arrangements at the D. H. Christianson residence. Farm Bureau Homemakers also to meet with a noon potluck.
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Conesville
Women's Guild of the
Grace United Church of Christ
Harold Carter
Russell Adams
D. H. Christianson
Rolla McKean
D. H. Christiansor
Fanny Dee
Oakland Township
Farm Bureau
Dee
Rollo McKean
Rollo Call
Santa
Irvin Everett
Dale Everett
Cadac Rapids
Geyser Word Meaning Cooks Advice on Pie Greasing
The note explains Geyser as Icelandic for to spout and warns new cooks not to grease pie pans. It urges a rich pastry that can grease itself, implying the filling or crust should be self-sufficient and not need extra fat.
Wapello Couple Edith Boulton and Lyle Tompkins Wed
Edith Mary Boulton and Lyle Joseph Tompkins wed at Wapella Methodist Church with Rev Harland T Gant presiding. Families from Wapello and surrounding towns attended. reception followed in church fellowship hall. The bride wore a French chantilly lace gown. attendants included Carla Cross and Sandra Tompkins. The couple will reside on South Cedar in Wapello. both have jobs in local industry and plan further education.
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Wapella
Wapella Methodist Church
Edith Mary Boulton
Lyle’ Joseph Tompkins
Harland
Floyd Boulton
South Cedar
Georgia Tompkins
Shirley Foot
Kay Seren
Chantilly
Jminton's Sugg est Gift Ideas For Early Holiday Shoppers
Jminto n's shop offers inexpensive poker racks with 300 chips along with gr ibbage boards chess sets and a combin ation chess and checker set. Wall pieces include green and red plaques four season panels floral pieces and Italian wall scenes. Candles of various sizes brighten any room, appealing to a wide age range. Santa can be guided to help pick gifts.
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Santa
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Nancy McGinnis
Paul Vroman
Sharon
McGinnis
Carolyn Elliott
Bigington
Cathy McGinnis
Hower
Michael Vroman
Bagington
Dale Vroman
Rock Island
Francis
Vroman
Edgington
Harley Stropes
Reynolds Legion Building
Clarence Bear, Jr
New Boston
Janet Potters
Judy Reason
Buffalo Pramin
Susan Barnes
Reynolds
Sue Flaherty
Andlusia
Ruldt Weiss
Martha Stuebe
Taylor, Ridge
Bernadine Figurin
Annawan
Rockridge High
Home-O-Nize Co
Lynn Bryant
Donna Cox
Wilma Eierman
Deanne Reindl
Barbara Elliott
Daily Mail
Wolf
Silberhorns
2Nd St
Dixat Lou
Ava
Ana
Whitsitt
der Women's Activities
Mrs. Wolford
Women’s Guild
Oes
Marlene Kleppe
Gary Burkamper
Durant Church
Larry Schlapkohl
Jon ‘Wardell
Beitendorf
Daniel Ralls
Arlo. Kleppe
Bamford
Luellen
West Second Street
Bryan Hoben
Don Duncan
Jay
Tom
Jim
Clarence Whisler
Ann
Dave Hessman
Scotte and
Mack Sutherland
Michael
Mark
Cindy
Kim
NORGE
Long Play Records
Dial
Batterson
Edith Boulton
Lyle Tompkins
Carla Cross
Sandra Tompkins
Phyllis Tompkins
Gary Hunt
Maid of Honor
Racinta Boulton
Randell Boulton
Noel Tompkins
Don Boulton
Dean Swails
Douglas Boulton
Richard Boulton
Fellowship Fall
Mrs. Burdette Bouly
Corrine Hanft
Ann McIntyre
William Jones
Ray Boulton
Ronald Partington
Tompkins
Wapello High
Sylvania
Burlington
Huttig Manufacturing Co
Muscatine
Iowa Wesleyan
Crawfordsville
Yarmouth
Bowlington
Morning Sun
Mt Pleasant
Iowa City
Ainsworth
Oakville
Jminton
Minton
E. 2Nd St
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