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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1948
Page
4
Min neapolis resident J h McNamara attends a wedding. Many visits and travels across Iowa towns including Independence Waterloo Ossian and Oelwein. Wedding party members and relatives travel for ceremonies and graduations. Bonnie Lou Wetherbee born June 5 at Yankton South Dakota to Dick Wetherbee and wife.
Helen Found Cannon, a nursing student at Hoch Ader, spent Sunday at her mother Mrs Alla Cannon's home. Ro Manchester of Yorba Linda California, a former Oelwein resident, arrived to visit friends and relatives, and Will Manchester of near Oelwein accompanied him back after a California visit.
At Mercy Hospital admitted Fred Moser of Strawberry Point for medical care Dorothy Bily of Oelwein undergoing surgery Jon Downer of Aurora undergoing surgery Mrs Louis Gosse of Fayette surgical Mrs Russell Holthous of Strawberry Point surgical Mrs Don Fortsch of Oelwein Kenneth Meythalar of Oelwein births to Mr and Mrs Jerry Donaldson of Oelwein a girl to Mr and Mrs Ralph Chase of Oelwein a girl to Mr and Mrs Derry Leonhart of Wadena a boy discharged Mrs Charles Otterbeck of Strawberry Point Mrs Julia Thiele of Oelwein Mrs Eugene Galligan and baby Fayette Mrs Joe Kilcoyne and baby Oelwein
Two Iowa weddings unfold as Mildred Van Horn and Archie Dale Potts wed in Independence Lutheran church with a double ring ceremony. Archie's six years in the Marine Corps and his repair shop are noted. they plan a home at Brooks apartments after June 15. In Elkader, Evelyn Moyna and James B Stewart marry at St Joseph's church with a weeklong wedding trip to follow. Moyna is employed by Northwestern Bell in Elkader. Stewart is an Elkader High School graduate and Northwest Bell lineman. The couple will reside in Elkader.
In Boston special coverage, the Christian Science board of directors declares that democratic government is a channel for spiritual force guiding human affairs. They urge followers to defend free governments worldwide while stressing practical preparedness through prayer and divine wisdom. Incoming president Harry C. Browne, now a long-time Christian Science practitioner and former Columbia announcer, chairs the annual meeting.
Theta Rho girls meet Monday to plan camp. Pythian Sisters host a 1 PM luncheon at Mrs Nelle Miller's Uptown cafe. Ladies Society of the B L F and E meets at 8 PM at VFW hall. American Legion Auxiliary reviews officers. Tuesday folds bandages at hospital. Holy Family Study club at 8 PM. Wednesday Westminster Federation exec committee meets at 2:30 PM with Mrs C B Hintz. Circles of the Woman's Society of Christian Service meet at 2:30 PM unless stated otherwise.
The notice enumerates various women circles and social groups with meeting dates at home addresses and public venues across Tus, Wisconsin. It names chairmen and hostesses for St Monica's circle St Elizabeth's circle the W S C S and Elks ladies events, plus a labor hall gathering and picnic at the city park.
Correspondent John Sanborn reports Wes and Richard Meyers carriers Mr and Mrs Roger Cowell and family, who visited Fred Cowell, have returned to Lusk Wyoming. Mrs Alma Festival hosted the Blue Bird club on Wednesday. Suzanne Silka came home Thursday from Silver City New Mexico after visiting her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Buri Finch for the past two weeks.
Lamont reports crowded social visits and movements with Terry Tyrell at Des Moines Boys State via Vinton Lions. Many relatives from Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota visited Lamont area homes. residents moved houses. plant sale raises funds. weekend callers and travels noted among Williamson, Tyrell, Schoenbeck, Jakway, Salisbury, and Stewart families.
Mr and Mrs E H Dibble plan to move from their farm in Clermont after purchasing the Frank Fay estate, now tenanted by the Gordon Hoopman family. The first Tatro family reunion in seven years was held at Mrs Mary Tatros home with many relatives from Iowa and beyond in attendance. Edwin Gunderson has returned from LaCrosse hospital after surgery. Norbert Gener Helen Joan and Don Gener and family vacationing three weeks in Federal Way Washington and Anaheim California en route to relatives. H A Lubke Jack Bush just back from Chicago visit. Clarence Thompson Judy and family visit from Cheyenne WY.
Thompson and Olson families hosted a dinner Tuesday for Frieden and Helgerson households in Barnesville Minnesota. Ardis Olson went to Marysville North Dakota to visit sister Leonard Olson. Amundson family attended Luther College commencement where Arlene Amundson earned a cum laude AB in social science with music and elementary education minors. Business session featured a bridge game with prizes to Grace Simek Andine Vasley and Eleanor Pringle. Birth announced of a daughter to Bill and hofer of New London Minnesota on May 31.
Mrs Woferts formerly Jung Hose Larson and Mrs Henry Schwelnefus are identified as residents with varied family connections and shared home arrangements. The snippet references unique surnames and marital histories within a single household context.
A notice highlights today’s classified advertising section urging readers not to miss it. The tease emphasizes special listings, time frames, and opportunities across local categories.
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