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Newspaper

New Times

Location

Alden, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1947

Page

3

Mary Hummer Celebrates Sixth Birthday in Iowa Falls

Mary Hummer daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hummer celebrated her sixth birthday Monday afternoon from 3 30 to 5 30. The party featured pin the tail on the donkey and other games with ice cream and cake. Yellow nut cups held favors and Mary received many gifts from a long list of guests including Bradley Welden Bob Steenrod Billy Mike Johnson Billy Johnson Patty Thompson Sonya Bauer Kathryn and Marilyn Basler Janene Anderson Larry Johnson Billy Levett George and Timmy Hummer.

Mary Hummer Iowa Falls George Hummer Mary Bradley Welden Bob Steenrod Billy Mike Johnson Billy Johnson Patty Thompson Sonya Baurer Kathryn Marilyn Baseler Janene Anderson Larry Johnson Billy Levett George Timmy Hummer

Surprise party for W. W. Newtons before move

Friends gathered at the Newtons home Wednesday evening to surprise the couple before their move to a new home northeast of Iowa Falls. Those attending included Orrie Walker, Perry Everhart, Martin Dreyer, John Silke, Mata Dauen, and Bess Hansen. The group played 500 and enjoyed a luncheon.

W. W

All Children Home First Time in Eight Years at Alden

Thanksgiving guests at the W. W. Winter home included Edgar Winter and family from Chicago, Wilbur Winter and sons from LaFayette, Hugh Clark from Conrad, James Richard Winter from Sioux City, John Nelson and Victor Fuirwerk from Ames. It marked the first time in eight years all their children were home together, a very enjoyable occasion.

Alden W. W. Winter Edgar Winter Chicago Wilbur Winter John Nelson Terry William LaFayette Indiana Hugh Clark Conrad James Richard Winter Sioux City Victor Fuirwerk Ames

Woman's Club Christmas Tea in Iowa Falls

The Woman's club hosts a Christmas tea on Wednesday December 10 at Edgewood with a program by the Etude Club. A long committee list led by Mrs. W. Q. Johnson and co chair Mrs. L. G. Upland assists with planning. Also notes Thanksgiving entertaining at the Ray Lake home.

Iowa Falls Woman’s Club Edgewood Etude Club W. Q. Johnson L. G. Upland

Bridge Club At Ted Nott Home Hosts Evening Play

Mr and Mrs Ted Nott hosted their Sunday bridge club at their Alden home. Three tables played with refreshments served afterward. Scores were kept with plans to entertain the four highest couples by the losing pairs. attendees included W P Nelson and couples C G Scott Jim McCord Cletis Bessman and Frank Klein.

Mrs Jonathan Johnson Celebrates 70th Birthday

Alden on Friday Erma Adams hosted a dinner in honor of her sister Mrs. Jonathan Johnson who marked her 70th birthday. Guests included Edith Awe and Dr. and Mrs. John and Mr. and Mrs. Utech.

Alden Erma Adams Jonathan Johnson Edith Awe John Utech

Mrs John Kemp Surprised On Birthday

Mrs John Kemp was surprised Saturday when Mr Otis Littschwager and Mr A M Bryan with their wives arrived at her home bearing baskets for a birthday dinner.

John Kemp Alden Otis Littschwager A. M. Bryan

Birthday Party for Janice Heifner Delights Friends

Six children joined Janice Heifner for a fifth birthday celebration Monday December 1 at the Heifner home. Guests included Sue Bessman Martha Brotherton Sharon Harms Martin Brotherton Steven Owen and David Thayer. The afternoon featured games opening gifts and refreshments of ice cream and birthday cake.

Alden Janice Heifner J. B. Heifner Sue Bessman Martha Brotherton Sharon Harms Martin Brotherton Steven Owen David Thayer Janice

Two Birthdays Observed Friday

ALDEN-wzir and Mrs. Claude Taylor attended a party Friday evening at the Freeman Radebaugh home near Williams. The occasion was the birthdays of Mrs. Radebaugh and Selmer Norem. The evening was spent playing cards and a lunch was served. The guests presented Mrs. Radebaugh a set of trays and Mr. Norem a shirt. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were surprised to receive a decorated angel food cake for their 33rd wedding anniversary from Mr. and Mrs. Norem.

Alden—Wzir Claude Taylor Freeman Radebaugh Williams

Shower Held in Robert Klove Home Honors Mrs. Walsh

Iowa Falls hosts a Saturday evening shower for Mrs. Dallas Walsh. Mrs. Robert Klove and Mrs. Leonard Lettow presided with twelve guests at dessert at 7:30. Three bridge tables awarded prizes to Mrs. Ted O'Malia and Mrs. Dave Reed of Hampton.

Iowa Falls Robert Klove Leonard Lettow Dallas Walsh Klove Ted O’malia Dave Reed Hampton

Ites 40th Anniversary Celebrated by Two Families

Alden hosts Mr and Mrs Raymond Leonard of Clarion and Mr and Mrs Edward Ites of Fort Dodge for dinner in honor of the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Ites. The gathering marks four decades since their marriage with family present.

MR. and Mrs. R. Ites Alden Raymond Leonard Clarion Edward Ites Fort Dodge Rieke Ites Ites

Thanksgiving Guests Listed in Local Homes

Frances Kelberg of Sioux City and Walt Platt of Chicago were Thanksgiving guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Kelberg. Guests in the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Johnson on Thanksgiving were Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan Johnson, Mr.

Frances Kelberg Sioux City Walt Platt Chicago M. R. Kelberg W. A. Johnson Jonathan Johnson

Thanksgiving Day Social Notes in Alden and Nearby

Mrs. John Carney and several families across Alden are listed for Thanksgiving gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones plan a move from 517 Oak to 305 Cedar with Mr. Jones employed at the telephone company. Foster Mason of Iowa State College in Ames visited his parents. Mrs. Lucy Hinton visited relatives in Vinton on Thanksgiving. Lena King hosted Thanksgiving dinner with George Lutterman Roger Bjorenson attending. Grinnell’s Ted Towel joined Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Nassen for Thanksgiving.

John Carney John Kreamer Myrtle Smith Erma’ Adams Alden R. J. Johnson Bob Bill Paul Jones Oak Cedar Jones Telephone Company Foster Mason Iowa State College Ames Ralph Mason Lucy Hinton Vinton Lena King George Lutterman Roger Bjorenson Ted Towel Grinnell A. J. Nassen

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