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Newspaper

New Times

Location

Alden, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1947

Page

4

Webster City edges Ellsworth JC in 55 40 loss

Ellsworth JC suffered its first conference defeat Friday at Webster City 55 to 40. Webster City JC built an 82 14 halftime lead before Ellsworth rallied for 26 points to the victor's 23. Joe Brotherton led Ellsworth with 16 points and Marvin Jacobson scored 13 for Webster City.

Iowa Falls Ellsworth Junior College Webster City J. C Ellsworth Joe Brotherton Marvin Jacobson

St Marks Club To Give Reception In Iowa Falls

St Mark s Men's Club hosts a reception Thursday at 7 p m in Edgewood Iowa Falls to honor Rev Thomas Knox newly assigned as assistant to Rev Hartigan Knox arrived Saturday from Oelwein Mrs Bill Nock organizes sandwiches cake ice cream and coffee served later Jim Flanagan chair man with T S Gentle Art Hoffman Mike Fisher and Id Lawler in charge

Iowa Falls Edgewood St. Marks Men’s Club Thomas Knox Hartigan Rev. Knox Oelwein Bill Nock Jim Flanagan T. S. Gentle Art Hoffman Mike Fisher Id Lawler

One-Act Play at Clear Lake Festival In Iowa Falls

Mrs Henry Brown led Iowa Falls students in the North Central Conference One Act play festival at Clear Lake. The Happy Journey featured Betty Klaver Allan Henry Rosemarie Ruchmeier Janet McEwan John Reed Hubbard and Don Pommrehn Alden. A critic from Iowa State Teachers College was to judge the plays.

Iowa Falls Henry Brown Clear Lake Betty Klaver Allan Henry Rosemarie Ruchmeier Janet McEwan John Reed Hubbard Don Pommrehn Alden Iowa State Teachers College

Second Fox Hunt Set for Sunday in Alden

Hunters are invited to meet at Felland's Standard Service Station at 1 PM on Sunday December 13 for the Sportsman Club's second fox hunt. The first hunt produced three red furs and a good time for the boys. The Harms thank friends neighbors and hospital staff for kindness after a bereavement.

Felland Sportsman Club

Margaret Wheeler Weds Howard Wood in Minneapolis Church

At First Methodist church in Minneapolis on November 25 at 5 p.m. Margaret L. Wheeler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wheeler, became the bride of Howard C. Wood of Alden, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Wood. Attendants were Mrs. Kenneth Miller and Kenneth Miller, both of Minneapolis. The couple plan to live in Omaha after a short honeymoon.

First Methodist Minneapolis Margaret L. Wheeler W. C. Wheeler Howard C. Wood H. C. Wood Alden Kenneth Miller Iowa Falls Omaha

Nancy Apland Celebrates 9th Birthday in Iowa Falls

Nancy Apland daughter of Mr and Mrs L G Apland celebrated her ninth birthday Thursday from 4 to 6 pm in Iowa Falls. Guests included Nancy Gentle Mary Ada Johnson Paula Franka Sandra Welden Sonya Jorgensen Barbara Thompson La Vonne Omelik Kay Santee and Judy Apland. The party featured games gifts and a birthday supper with cupcakes and candles and each guest received a red boot favor.

Iowa Falls Nancy Apland L. G. Apland Nancy

Mrs Merlin Anderson Receives Surprise Shower in Iowa Falls

Mrs Robert Santee and six hostesses held a miscellaneous surprise shower for Mrs Merlin Anderson, former Hazel Winters, a West Side school third and fourth grade instructor. Guests included Mrs Anderson’s students’ mothers. refreshments followed gift unveiling.

Merlin Anderson Iowa Falls Robert Santee Richard Welden L. G. Upland R. J. Johnson W. Q. Johnson Ed Sproat Hazel Winters West Side

Bridge Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Hummer in Iowa Falls

Mrs George Hummer entertained the local bridge club Friday at 2 PM with a dessert. Two tables played for prizes awarded to Mrs W Q Johnson and guest Mrs Jim Crotty. Mrs Jack Locke to host the Christmas party.

Bridge Club Iowa Falls George Hummer W. Q. Johnson Jim Crotty Jack Locke

Bette Davis Wed Lt June V. Schutte in Las Vegas

IOWA FALLS Miss Bette Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Davis became the bride of Lieutenant June V Schutte of Mount Vernon Illinois in a double ring ceremony Friday at five o clock in the Little Church of the West Las Vegas Nevada The organist played Because and I Love You Truly The church was decorated with ferns and lighted candelabra Mr and Mrs Ray Williams of Los Angeles attended The bride wore an all white wool suit with black accessories and a corsage of baby pink rosebuds Lieutenant Schutte a pilot in the air corps is stationed at Tachikawa Japan The couple plan to return to Iowa Falls this week

Iowa Falls Bette Davis Lee Davis June Vv., Schutte Mount Vernon Illinois Little Church of the West Las Vegas Nevada Ray Williams Los Angeles Schutte Air Corps Tachikawa Japan

Alden O. E. S. Hold Election

Priscilla Chapter O E S met in regular session to elect officers for the coming year. The slate included worthy matron Gertrude McClelland worthy patron Leo Nott associate matron Edith Mott associate patron E R Madsen secretary Dorothy Begsman treasurer Mable Olson and conductress Mrs Leo Nott. Lunch was served by Mrs A R Idso and her committee.

Priscilla Chapter O.E.S Gertrude McClelland Leo Nott Edith Mott E. R. Madsen Dorothy Begsman Mable Olson A. R. Idso

Mrs R C Aborn Hosts Bridge Club In Iowa Falls

Mrs. R C Aborn entertained her bridge club at a 1 30 dessert bridge last week with two tables and prizes awarded to Mrs J H Strohbeen and Mrs Elmer Ackerman. Guests included Mrs Richard Rollins. Next hostess will be Mrs A W Burgess.

R. C. Aborn Iowa Falls R. C. .Aborn J. H. Strohbeen Elmer Ackerman Richard Rollins A. W. Burgess

Reception Sunday for Burlage Boitscha nuptial couple

Mr and Mrs Riley Combs host a Sunday reception from 4 to 6 pm at their home for Roberta Burlage who will wed Alex Boitscha of Davenport later this Sunday.

Iowa Falls Riley Combs Roberta Burlage Alex Boitscha Davenport

Comly and Others Change Offices in Cuplin Iowa Falls

In Cuplin, Ross Comly occupies two rooms formerly used by the Red Cross. Nettie Patton moves to the Red Cross headquarters in former Farm Security Administration space. C. R. Brown, new in bookkeeping and tax services, shares an office with F. A. Cowdn.

Comly Cuplin Iowa Falls Ross Comly Red Cross Nettie Patton Farm Security Administration C. R. Brown F. A. Cowdn

Hauser Announces Shipment of Phosphate to Hardin County

Walter E. Hauser of the AAA office says government orders have been placed for 16 carloads of 0-20-0 phosphate to be shipped into Hardin County, Iowa Falls.

Hauser Hardin Co Iowa Falls Walter E. Hauser AAA Hardin

County Eyes Land Delivery Program For 1948

Farmers urged to secure parcel allocations for the 1948 program by contacting their township committeemen. The notice directs county guidance on distribution and eligibility, stressing local administration and farmer participation.

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