Elkader Masonic officers elected for the year
Mrs Artrude Bailey was chosen worthy matron and Orlando Bailey worthy patron of Parity Chapter 152 of the Order of Eastern Star for the coming year. Other officers named include Mrs George Leath associate matron, Iry Tieden associate patron, Mrs Ja Randon secretary, Mrs Kate Istrick treasurer, Mrs Evelyn ele conductress, and Mrs Pearl Hyde associate conductress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
Artrude Bailey
Orlando Bailey
Orb of Eastern Star
Orjorie Leath
1Y Tieden
Ja Randon
Kate Istrick
Evelyn Ele
Paue Hyde
Garnaville
Friendly Neighbors club hosts holiday pot luck luncheon
Mrs Ray E Farley and others read titles Ieeburg and I'm tired of Grand ma at the Friendly Neighbors meeting. A 1 o'clock pot luck luncheon featured holiday decor with Santa place cards. Reminiscing Christmas was the roll call. Officers elected for 1947 included Mrs Gusta Scherman president, Mrs Art Rees vice president, Mrs J O Gibbs secretary, and Mrs George Fousek treasurer. A secret sister gift exchange followed with cards for entertainment. Mrs W G Smith and Mrs Ella Sauerbry attended. Mrs Leon Sargent will host January meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawberry Point
Friendly Neighbors Club
Dean Sauerbry
Santa Claus
Gusta Scherman
Art Rees
J. O. Gibbs
George Fousek
W. G. Smith
Ella Sauerbry
Leon Sargent
Miscellaneous Shower for Newlyweds at Henry Ross Home
A mixed social evening honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs Joe Ross at the Henry Ross home in Oran. The couple, married at St Paul, will soon set up residence after Joe's WWII service and work in St Paul. Bingo prizes went to Mrs Bruce Dugger Mrs Dwight Dugger and Mrs Anna Bailey. A post event lunch was served by Mrs Henry Ross with help from Betty Ross and Mrs Willis Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ross
Joe Ross
St. Paul
Ross
Bingo
Bruce Dugger
Dwight Dugger
Anna Bailey
Betty Ross
Willis Ross
Celestial Promenade At West Union High School
West Union High School hosts a formal dance Celestial Promenade on December 10 at 8 PM in the high school gym. Blue and silver decorations reflect a heavenly theme with Cliff Eyes and his band providing music. Chaperones include Mr. and Mrs. C B Christian Mr. and Mrs C K Goodrich Jr Mr. and Mrs Richard Banning Mr. and Mrs Leo Smith and Mr. and Mrs Harvey Smith.
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West
Union High School
Cliff Eyes
C. B. Christian
C. K. Goodrich
Richard Banning
Leo Smith
Harvey - Smith
Band Mothers Meet at West Union Christmas Party
Members of the Band Mothers club will hold a Christmas meeting and party Tuesday evening in the basement lunchroom at the school house. A pot luck supper will be served followed by a program by Mrs. Franklin Reyner and Mrs. Harold Light plus an exchange of Christmas gifts.
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West Union
Band Mothers Club
Franklin Reyner
Harold Light
Janet Mae Madole Observes Birthday Party
Six year old Janet Mae Madole celebrated at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Lavern Madole. Friends present included Janice Harper Charlotte Stone Barbara Stone Eleanor Ross Valerie Green LaVenne Brigh Jimmie Lee Ellison and Linda Sims. Games and refreshments followed the afternoon event with gifts received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Mae Madole
Mrs J Potts Hosts Minerva Club Christmas Party
Mrs John Potts entertained the Minerva club at a Christmas party at her home on Thursday afternoon. All members attended to enjoy the gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Potts
Minerva Club
John, Potts
Cub Scouts Plan Toy Drive For Red Cross Gifts
Den 8 of the Cub Scouts met at the Roderick Wheeler home Wednesday evening. They discussed achievements and decided each boy will bring an old toy to mend and repaint to donate to Red Cross for Christmas distribution. The meeting closed with the living circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CUB Scouts
Toys den
Roderick Wheeler
Red Cross
Clubs and Lodges December Meeting Notices
A compact listing of club and lodge gatherings upcoming in Oelwein area. Includes Loyal Star Lodge pot-luck at the VFW hall 6 pm Friday, American Legion Auxiliary initiation and lunch Friday at 2 pm, and multiple meetings scheduled for Monday and Tuesday December 9 and 10 with host homes and programs.
Community church notices and holiday gatherings
Local groups announce meetings and events for December 11 through 12. Lutheran Women, C. D. of A, Wom en of the Moose, and Unit 11 of the WSCS plan luncheons, elections, and parties at the Labor hall and Mrs George Carpenter residence. VFW Auxiliary hosts a 8 pm meeting with piano. A Christmas lunch is served with candlelit decor.
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C. D
Chamber of Commerce
Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society
Crippled Children’s
Jamestown
N. D
Labor Hall
Friendship Committee of Women of the Moose
Lydia Benzer
Unit 11
George Carpenter
8Th Ave
VFW
Philatheas Christmas Party at Methodist Church Parlor
Philatheas of the Methodist church gathered Thursday evening for a Christmas party titled What My Mystery Sister Did For Me. The parlors held a small decorated tree, gift table, and white tapers. Mrs. Mary Fisher read the Christmas story as Mrs. Lois Walrath led a selection of carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philatheas
Methodist Church
Mary Fisher
Lois Walrath
Slimming Daytime Frock Pattern 8060 for Mature Figures
A handsome daytime dress cut on slimming princess lines with soft gathers for a snug silhouette. Pattern 8060 offers sizes 34 through 48 with fabric yardages listed. Send 25 cents plus name address size and pattern number to Ste Burnett at Chicago newspaper for the pattern and fall winter issue including a 52 page Fashion book with designer fashions and home maker sections.
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Ste Burnett
Ocel+ wein Daily Register
South Wells Street
Chicago
Bloomington Traffic Officers Seek Fatality Free Year
Bloomington Indiana traffic officers report a promising start to the year with no fatal traffic mishaps so far. Police emphasize vigilance as they aim to maintain safety in a city of about 22 000 residents and reduce accident-related injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
City to Quit Claim Deed for Public Alley in Oelwein
Public notice describes a parcel in Oelwein Fayette County Iowa lying north of Block 3 Smiths Second Addition. It lists the alley boundaries beginning at the northeast corner of Block 3 then west 150 feet north 20 feet east 150 feet back to a point 20 feet north of the start and south 20 feet to the beginning. The mayor and city clerk are authorized to execute the quit claim deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Smith
Fayette County
Towa
Iowa
Oelwein approves vacating street and alley in Smiths Second Addn
Ordinance 296 authorizes vacating portions of public streets and alleys between Blocks 2 and 3 in Smiths Second Addition to Oelwein Iowa. The action supports land replatting by the owner and public interests as determined by the City Council. The description covers the North line of Block 2, a 150 foot West run, 60 foot North reach, and related segments between blocks and lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Oelwein
City of
Iowa
Fayette County
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Bailey Headskader O
Chambers
Charles Washburn
O. W. Taylor
Guy Whett
McGregor
Ittie Wadsworth
Portage. Is
C. Bambers
Washburn
Tayr
Oclwein
Hristian
Woman's Council of the Christian Church
Leo Lantz
Luella Thompson
Elsie Harper
Florence Brigham
Frank Wilder
Lantz
Olincer
Hayden Davies
Paul Glinger
Joe McTaggart
Alrs
Leon Olinger
OT Joe Brink
Floyd Bush
A. J. Bush
Waucoma Woman's Club
Waucoma
Glen E. Finders
Phoebe Smittle
Hattie Smith
Linda
Linda’s Apparel
Golly
Elliett Te
Ma Poure
Pius
Wasa Esse
Ieeburg
Ray E. Farley
Little Flower Circle
Craig Foster
George Heilmer
Angie Fridgen
Cathie Crahan
Leena Ziegler
Merrill Foster
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
H. E. Dieter J
Waverly
H. Zacharias
D. Kalm
ST. Veronica's Circle
L. T. Miller
St. Veronica’s Circle
K. C
A. J. Youngblut
Ray Per‘Ty
Frank
Polark
J. B. Keough
Henry Bemiss
Celestial Promenade
Union
Clubs and
Lodges
L. A
KR. T
Loyal Star Lodge
American. Legion Auxiliary
Jana
Manley Hotel
Evelyn Eck
Virginia Jamison
Don Ross
H. C. Moyer
Bernice Pratt
Oelwein Labor Temple Building Committee
Oelwein Women’s Club
Eugen Borland
246Th St
Methodist Sunday School
John Laundry
The
Hogtessee
Jefferson Township Farm Bureau i
Frank Kirchoff
Jesse
Sophia Tait
James Marlin
Petty Maurer
Cecile Jensen
Louise Shuler
Carrie Hoth
Marguerite Robinson
Princess Lines
Trimz
Mia
J. L. Butler Coal CO
Dwi Oelwein
Fayette
State of Iowa
Oelwe
de Towa
M. F. Gunders
H. J. Finders
Stollen
Angel Food
HUB City Bakery
Pemnet
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