Oelwein Cedar Rapids Nuptials End Celebration in Iris Color Theme
A double ring ceremony in Oelwein united Miss Marian Young and Rex McCoy with Rev L W presiding. The bride wore a white pique dress with gold accessories and gardenia corsage. groom Rex McCoy and families attenders from Independence Cedar Rapids and Chicago. After the ceremony the wedding party and guests shared a reception at the bride’s home and a wedding trip. the couple will reside in town. McCoy is a high school graduate and Union from First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Wiliaur Young
Okiboji
Newton
Will
Miss Wierck Plans Marriage July 7
Mr and Mrs William Wierck announce the engagement of their daughter Louise of Fairbank to Vern Frieden of Elgin. The wedding is set for July 7 at 7 p.m. at St John s Lutheran church in Fairbank. Louise has taught in the Fairbank public school for three years. Vern Frieden is a farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wierck
Louise
Fairbank
Vern Frieden
Joe Frieden
Elgin
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Miss Wierck
Frieden
Hawkeye Girl to Wed Elgin Man Tomorrow
Hawkeye Miss Gayle Broadbent will wed Otis L. Torkelson of Elgin in a candlelight ceremony at west Clermont Lutheran Church on Sunday at 7. The couple plan a reception in Elgin with about 120 guests and a Western states wedding trip. Broadbent is a Hawkeye grad and former rural teacher. Torkelson is a Elgin high school graduate and Navy veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye
Gayle Broadbent
Catherine Broadbent
Otis L. Torkelson
Co. O
Torkelson
Elgin
West Clermont Lutheran Church
A. 0. Nesset
Gloria Grimm
Signa Hanson
E. Hawkeye
Pride
Marvin Jae
Bride
Amy Lou Torkelson
Peul Broadbent
Dean Torkelson
Hawkeye Public School
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Elgin High School
Clubs and Lodges Weekly Meeting Schedule
The Viking Mariners and Silver Star Mariners clubs of the Presbyterian church plan meetings this week with potluck and skippers leading activities at Fontanna park or John King home. Rebekah, Moose, and auxiliary groups hold sessions. V F W Sewing Circle, Ladies Auxiliary, and O E S host events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viking Mariners Club
Presbyterian Church
James and
Jean Felius
Fontanna Park
Doc
Leota von Lackum
von Lackum
Rebekah
B. L
F. E
Our Lady of Lourdes Circle
K. C. Hall
Locomotive Engineers
John Trower
2Nd Ave
N. E
Westminster Federation of the Presbyterian Church
A. J. Porter
Jerry Hansen
Dorothy Hoffman
Thelma Spicer
Martha Guild
A. J. Bennett
Hostess Guild
Attend Church Party at Fredericksburg
Mrs. Fred Shaffer and Mrs. Ed Damon attended a Baptist lawn party in Fredericksburg at Rev. Fran Teaver home. After lunch the program opened with special music. Mrs Kirsons of Fredericksburg spoke on the Milwaukee national Baptist convention and the mission miracle. Shaffer announced a house party to be held at Iowa Falls June 23 and 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Shaffer
Ed Damon
Albert Bullock
Fredericksburg
Fran. Teaver
Kirsons
Fredcksburg
White Cross
State of Iowa
Milwaukee
Oelwein
Northeast Iowa Association
Iowa
Oelwein Baptist Church
Frank Deaver
Green Lake
Mae Sullivan
West Union
Glermont Girl to Be Sumner Bride
The engagement and approaching marriage of Annabelle Jean Loftsgard to Daniel Flores is announced by her parents. Flores is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Flores Sr. of New York City. The wedding is planned for this summer.
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Clermont
Theo. N. Loftsgard
Annabelle Jean
Daniel T. Flores
Thomas Flores
New York City
Tree Takes Rap in Memphis Court Case
In Memphis Tennessee Patsy Jo Williams of Southwestern College avoided penalty for reckless driving after testifying she failed to see a stop sign hidden by overhanging tree limbs. City Judge Perry released her and ordered the tree trimmed to prevent future incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
Patsy Jo Williams
Southwestern College
Perry
Rebekahs Elect Honor 32 Past Noble Grands at Lodge Event
Jefferson Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting to plan the District 33 convention in Oelwein on June 14. Past noble grands elected officers include Dorothy Hoffman as noble grand Esther Spragg as vice grand Morie Schrack as recording secretary and Pearl Schneider as treasurer. A memorial tribute to 32 past grand leaders followed with readings and music. Eva Borland lit candles spelling F L A. A table for 32 guests featured miniature spring hat place cards lilies and a three tier pink and green cake baked by Eva Borland. Lunch served by Mollie Schrack and committee. All officers urged to wear formals for the district session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Rebekah
Oelwe
Dorothy Hoffman
Esther Spragg
Morie Schrack
Pearl Schneider
Zinita Kirchhoff
Helen Kirkpatrick
Eva Borland
Hier
F. L
Noble
Notable Iowa Obituaries Highlight Two Local Families
Grace Rae Bahe of Fairbank died June 7 after a heart ailment at her farm home. She taught in area schools before marriage to August H. Bahe in 1900, leaving four children Floyd, Clayton, Leona Twombley and Olive Tippett. Manuel Maldonado of El Paso born 1914 died June 2 from a car crash in Oelwein, survived by two brothers Tony and Heraclico, and aunts and uncles. He attended Sacred Heart school, served in World War II, and was active in veterans groups. Burial followed at Woodlawn cemetery after mass at Sacred Heart.
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Oran
Grace Rae Bahe
Robert
Julian Sherman Jolley
Tripoli
Fairbank
August H. Bahe
Floyd
Clayton
Leona Twombley
Grand Coulee
Wash
Olive Tippett
Waterloo
Altho
Mary Bentley
Sidney
Edwin
Delbert
Irvin
Manuel Maldonado
el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Oelwein
Manuel
Munoz
Mercy Hospital
Tony
South Carolina
Heraclico Maldonado
John Tate WESTGATE Special-John Tate birth notice
John Adam Tate, 38, son of Charles and Hannah Tate, was born August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tate
Westgate
John Adam Tate
Charles and
Hannah Tate
Sue Burnett Dress Pattern Demand for Teens
Todays Patterns offer 25 cents in coins plus name and address for pattern 8322 in sizes 11 to 18 with a simple two piece dress needing 4 yards of 39 inch fabric. Pattern 8154 covers sizes 14 to 44 with 4 yards of 35 inch material and easy cut chart.
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Sue Burnett
Oelwein Daily Register
South Wells Street
Chicago
Ilinois
ABC
Farm resident dies in tractor accident near Westgate
The 23 year old man who moved from Gardner to Independence area and later near Westgate died Tuesday June 1 when his tractor rolled over into a ditch pinning him beneath. He married Anna Moritz in 1913 and leaves wife four sons three brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held Friday at his home and Swan's Funeral Home with burial at Mt Hope Cemetery Independence.
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Gardner
Independence
Westgate
Anna Moritz
Filmore J
Norman A
Waterloo
Robert
Johnny M
Harry
Idaville
Charley
Arendtville
Howard
North Wales
Hattie Fidler
Biglerville
Edna Poff
East Petersburg
Linnie Rhinehart
Addie Snyder
Barberton
Ohio
Swan
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Births at Elkader Families Welcome Three Baby Girls
Special reports births at Elkader to Mr and Mrs Maldon Vorwald Garber a girl to Mr and Mrs Charles Taylor Elkader a girl and to Mr and Mrs Louis Bauer Elkport a girl
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Elkader
Maldon Vorwald
Garber
Charles Taylor
Louis Bauer
Elkport
Wadena Social Roundup and Heist Report
Wadena residents host gatherings at several homes including Arlington Iowa Falls Castalia Lake George and Brainard. A New York theft details a vending office heist where $6000 in coins weighing 695 pounds were stolen and left behind.
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New York
Clubwomen Tour Arlington Gardens in Garden Club Trip
The Oelwein Woman's Club tour of Arlington Gardens included a stop at Gleim peony gardens and a picnic lunch at Ferndale farm, Tom Gleim's summer home. Mary Verna Gleim read poetry, Charles Gleim spoke on peony cultivation, and Mrs. Pearl Schneider oversaw arrangements. New officers named and forty members with ten guests attended, with out of town guests from Mission Texas and Des Moines.
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Oelwein Woman’s Club
Arlington
Gleim
Ferndale Farm
Tom Gleim
Lee Coleman
Mary Verna Gleim
Charles Gleim
Pearl Schneider
Harold Davis
A. J. Koehler
Harry Chase
Mission
Tex
Des, Moines
J. F. Chivington
Reena Corbin
Esther Woodcock
Shre Wn
Garden Prairie Missionary Society Hosts Conference Meeting
Mrs. Chester Hurd and daughter Maxine hosted the Garden Prairie Missionary Society meeting on Thursday. Thirteen members and five guests attended, including Elma Ross Delorés Anderman and Rev. Belknap. Lucile Crawford led the lesson. a gift grab bag was used to reimburse the treasury. The society voted to entertain the W. M. A. branch and annual conference in Garden Prairie, with lunch served by the hostesses.
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Prairie Society
Chester Hurd
Maxine
The
Missionary Society
Elma “Ross
Delorés ‘Anderman
George King
William Martin
Belknap
Abbie Swales
Council Bluffs
Lucile Crawford
Smithfield No. 6
Artha Bailley
Fayette
Louie Anderman
W.M. A
Garden Prairie
Neighborhood Club Meets at Mrs Finch Home
The Neighborhood club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Theron Finch home with 17 present. Mrs Will King attended for the first time since her January accident. Bingo and social conversation provided entertainment and lunch was served by the hostess.
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Hazleton
Miles Gardner
Marilyn
Mrrs
Bert Brown
Barbara Laurence
Donald Hodge
Mr .Laurence
Home Garden Prairie
Theron Finch
Will . King
Hazleton News Briefs From Mrs John Dispatch
Mrs John Brown correspondent reports residents in Hazleton and Blairstown visiting relatives including Eldo siren and baby spending time with Vaun Buckman family. Harvey Kiefer attended the funeral of his aunt Mrs Bahe in Fairbank. Additional local figures include Jack Mecgonigle Larry and Bob among attendees.
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Eldo Siren
Blairstown
Vaun Buckman
Harvey Kiefer
Bahe
Fairbank
Jack Mecgonigle
Larry
Bob
Local News Briefs From Independence Area
Miller visited the Gordon Birchard home on Thursday. Jolly Circle and Community clubs met with Mrs. Eleanor Kelly and Mrs. Matilda Carlson respectively. Faye Minton returned to West Union after a weekend visit. Wilbur Oakley, recovering from a spinal injury after an auto accident, is at his farm northeast of Independence, with neighbors helping plow corn and women serving dinner.
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Miller
Independence
Gordon Birchard
Jolly Circle Club
Eleanor Kelly
Community Club
Matilda Carlson
Faye Minton
West Union
Wilbur Oakley
Independente
Randalia Community Notes and Illness Report
Randalia notices list Mrs Chris Rasmussen and family, plus Ronnie, Bobby Barter, and Scottie Grant ill with mumps. The W S C meeting at Mrs Frank Edmonds focused on Christian, Alcohol and Public Health. Carding guests from Owatonna and Oelwein attended dinner. The Ness family hosted. others visited and plans noted for the Grants moving to Bayard and Mr Grant teaching in Boulder Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie
Bobby Barter
Scottie Grant
W. S.C
Frank Edmonds
Gordon Ness
Owatonna
Minn
George Horecka
Oelwein
Irene. McFadden c
K. Thamert
Missouri
Ness
Jack ‘Grant
Jamaica
Arthur
Grant
Bayard
Boulder
Colo
Arthur’s
City In Brief: Local Calls and Bantam Egg Find
Stanley residents Mr and Mrs Ed Finn were in the city this morning. Decorah businessman W M Tobiason visited officials today. Meanwhile A V Willins heard a thump on a metal tub back porch and found her bantam settling on seven eggs.
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Stanley
Ed Finn
W. M. Tobiason
Decorah
Hell
Memphis
Tenn
A.V. Willins
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Jande Paine
Ore
Fred Bush
Ken Fox
L. W
SP Pis
Linda Jane Soules
Emery ‘Watson
Ross
Carl Poif Aurora
Id’Soules
Margaret
Dale
Purdum
Leona ‘Mattern
Delwein
Wriffith Aid
W.R.C
Elgin Man
It. Service
Clubs and
Lodges
Glermont
Sumner
Tree
Rebekahs
Sci Rituar
Mrs
August Bahe
Sacred Heart Church
E. J. O Hagan
Woodlawn Cemetery
Juel
Wadena
Luther Crandall
Robert Bond
Lydia, Guetzke
Matt Frey
Paul Jones
Iowa Falls
Joe Jones
Ieee
Ralph Hunter
Lake George
Mich
Dell Downing
Castalia
Melvin Bond
Edward Zimmerman
Austin
Walter Johnson
Manchester
Leo Shriver
Keith Monnahan
Brainard
Marcus Petschey
Merle Bond
Denis
Wilfred Bond
Bobbie
the Narrows
USK
Oelwein, Towa
Clubwomen
Arlington Gardens
Richard_ Meyers
Randalia
Chris Rasmussen
Corenpindeht
Lifetone
J. C. Penney
Oelwein Frozen Food
Potter's
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