Fathers to Be Honored at Sunday Anniversary Events
Readers learn of numerous anniversaries planned for mid June as families mark long marriages near Fathers Day. Notable couples include Grover and Emma Lawrence celebrating 25 years since June 19, and BR Ay McBride and his wife reaching 21 years on June 18. Also listed are Don Stephens, Walter Rauch, and Betty Bollman with ties to St Mathias church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Lawwrence
Lucas Street
Lawrence
Emma Busch
Ay McBride
West Seventh Street
Wil
McBride
Walter Rauch
Park Avenue
Rauch
Esther Keliev
W.L. Harmon
St. Mathias
Betty Bollman
Leo Grosjean
Move to Pay Tribute to Fatherhood Started By Woman
A 1920s drive popularized Father’s Day, ending the “forgotten man.” Mrs. John Bruce Dodd of Spokane first proposed the idea in 1908, inspired by her father’s care. President Coolidge endorsed it in 1924, boosting observance nationwide with gifts, services, and red and white flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
America
Calvin
President Coolidge
John Bruce Dodd
Spokane
Wash
Chicago Lions Club
Harry C. Meek
Mr Meek
Jess
St. Nicholas
Fathers Day Observance Noted With Bridegrooms Honored
In Iowa a Father’s Day proclamation urges communities and individuals to honor fatherhood on June 19. The piece catalogs weddings and anniversaries over the years from 1917 to 1937, listing couples and locations such as St Mathias church and First Methodist church, with families residing in towns along Liberty Street West Seventh Street Mulberry Avenue and 901 Cypress Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Nelson G. Kraschel
Ugiva
Krasehel
R. L. Cochran
Nebraska
Mary Mapes
Arthur Mapes
O Everett Lenge
St. Mathias
Vincent Walsh
Liberty Street
West Seventh Street
Fred Winn
Oakland Drive
Naomi. Getvert
Free Winn
First Methodist Church
A. 5. Smith
A. 5. Klepper
Mulberry Avenue
Nina Muslin
Nelly Dyche
E. B. Chayka
Antigo
Wis
George Weix
Chaykas
Cypress Street
Gestee Jeanes
West Fifth Street
LeRoy Thomas
Hershey Avenue
Tsanes
Inez Cerrill
Victor Bloomquist
Thomas
Milwaukee
Foli
Lilian Pearl Bor
Genevieve Henle
George Koenigseecker
St. Mathias Eburen
F. J Leotard
Koenig
Snecker
Clarence Fuller
Cherry Street
St. Mary's Church
Father Koliensiette
Muscatine Fathers Share Joys and Problems With Their Children
A Muscatine Journal feature shows fathers with their kids in intimate moments across homes on West Fourth and nearby streets. Captured scenes include Glen Pringle with his daughter, R. A. Mitchell with his young daughter, J. Andrew Davidson with son Jack loading beams, Gene Proffitt and five children, and Elmer Steinmetz and son Ladd studying university literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Jess
Jane Marie Pringle
Jaure B
Luew
Mitchell
Mitchel Yard
Journal Comeraman
Glen Pringle
West Fourth
R. A. Mitchell
J. Andrew Davidson
Parkington
Jack
Ton
Richt
Mr. Davidson
Ralph
James Rye
Phyllis
Elmer P. Steinmetz
Ladd
Journal Cameraman
Steinmetz
West Fifth Street
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Hazel Mentink
George Mentink
George Bareton
Leland H Lesher
West Fourth Street
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