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Newspaper

Oelwein Daily Register

Location

Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1946

Page

8

Helen Finch Weds Fred Beier at Presbyterian Church

At 3 pm a ceremony at the Presbyterian church joined Miss Helen Finch daughter of Mr and Mrs E H Finch to Fred Beier son of Mr and Mrs August Beier both of Independence Rowley. Rev L W Hayter officiated and music was by Russell Brant and Mrs Helen Hilsabeck. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace yoke long sleeves and a train with a tiara veil. A reception for 150 followed. guests from Independence Rockford Chicago and other areas attended. The couple will reside on the Beier farm near Rowley.

Presbyterian Church Helen Finch E. H. Finch Fred Beier Rowley August Beier Independence L. W. Hayter Miss Finch Russell Brant Helen Hilsabeck Howard Finch Richard Chase Raymond Beier J. P. von Lackus Jeanne Hodge Frank Dibble Hazleton Cyril King Lloyd Jenson Yvone Pingree Julie Verbeck Loretta Kolb Kenneth James

Hazleton Go-Getters 4-H Club June Meeting

The Hazleton Go-Getters 4-H club met at Leonard Harrington’s home with eleven members answering roll call about activities they enjoy with their dads. Leader Duwayne Morey presented a lengthy dairying quiz. After the business session, games were played and a lunch was served by Mrs Harrington. The July meeting will be at Jimmy Burke’s home.

Hazleton

Honor Wanda Webber at Pre-Nuptial Shower in Waterloo

Miss Wanda Webber of Waterloo was guest of honor at a miscellaneous pre-nuptial shower at the Mrs. John Farrel home with 30 attendees. The marriage to Lyle Farrel is set for June 18. Bingo prize winners were Mesdames Albert Lusson and Paul Smith, with out-of-town guests including Miss McDonald of Cedar Rapids and Mesdames Bessie Webber and Joe Schrier and daughter Kathleen of Waterloo.

Honor Waucoma Gil Waucoma Wanda Webber Waterloo John Farrel Webber Lyle Farrel Mesdames Albert Lusson Paul Smith Miss McDonald Cedar Rapids Bessie Webber Joe Schrier Kathleen

Relatives Gather for Holmstrom Family Reunion in Hazleton

In Hazleton special notes, three relatives met at the Al bin L. Holmstrom home on Sunday for their annual reunion. Dinner was served at one o clock, followed by informal visiting and reminiscences, capturing a simple family gathering in a hometown setting.

Hazleton Albin L. Holmstrom

Community meeting names officers and attendees wrapup

A business meeting elected Oscar Holmstrom president and Mrs. Dale Alshouse secretary treasurer. They planned a future gathering at the state park. Ice cream cake and strawberries were served. Attendees included Alfred Wolmstrom and families from Waterloo Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls Oelwein Winthrop Hazleton and others.

Oscar Holmstrom Dale Alshouse State Park Alfred Wolmstrom Ed Holmstrom Glen Nicholson Maynard Dale Schmerhorn Iowa City Verne Haworth Cedar Rapids Ronald Alfred Schermerhorn Winthrop Linn Schermerhorn Albin L. Holmstrom Hazleton

Lutheran Brotherhood Host Fayette Chapter

The Zion Lutheran church Brotherhood hosted Grace Lutheran men in Fayette in church parlors on Thursday. Rev. K. R. Schliepsiek spoke briefly on the Life of Martin Luther and a lunch was served by A. J. Maillie. Dartball followed the meeting until evening.

Lutheran Brotherhood LO Fayette Zion Lutheran Church Brotherhood Men of Grace Lutheran Church Fayette K. R. Schliepsiek Martin Luther A. J. Maillie

Women of Moose Elect Officers

Women of the Moose held a regular session on Monday electing officers Selma Locke senior regent Selma Burns junior regent Erma Ross chaplain Orpha Small secretary and Edna Burns treasurer Installation will occur at the next meeting at the country home Marian Raatz the student nurse sponsored by the chapter has graduated from her training course at Iowa City Rose Richards won the attendance prize Refreshments were served by Mooseheart chairman Alice Corkery and committee

Women of the Moose Selma Locke Selma Burns Erma Ross Orpha Small Edna Burns Marian Raatz Iowa City Rose Richards Mooseheart Alice Corkery

Brides to Be Honored at Chicago Great Western Dinner

Miss Gretchen Pellner and Miss Mary Jo Connell, both brides to be, were honored guests at a Wednesday dinner hosted by Chicago Great Western office employees at the Mealey Hotel. Prizes were awarded in Bingo to Miss Madeleine Sol and Miss Marie O’Brien, and the honorees received matching home gifts. The 4H club met with Mrs. Agnes Koehler. Lenora Driscoll led with a lunch for six as prizes went to Lenora Driscoll and Mertie Ellis, with Fannie Corbin noted. The next meeting is set for the second Tuesday in July at Driscoll’s home.

Gretchen Fpellner Mary Jo Connell Chicago Great Western Office Mealey Hotel Madeleine Sol Marie O'Brien Agnes Koehler Bridge Keene Lenora Driscoll Mertie Ellis Fannie Corbin Jon

Former Residents to Celebrate Anniversary in Waterloo

Mr and Mrs Lovie Roepke formerly of Oelwein will be honored on their silver wedding anniversary at the A J Maillie home 1021 South Frederick. Family dinner will precede an open house for friends from 1 to 4 p m Mrs Roepke is the former Vera Trembauer.

Lovie Roepke Waterloo Oelwein A. J. Maillie South Frederick Maillie Reoepke Vera Trembauer

Strawberry Girls Entertain at River Home

Mrs. Al Blaser hosted a group of ladies at her cottage near Littleton yesterday afternoon for a pot luck dinner. Special guests Paul Neubner Wayne Vent and Bobbie Hansen joined in fishing and motor boating after the meal.

al Blaser Hersu Cottage Littleton Paul Neubner Wayne Vent Bobbie Hansen

Elgin Eastern Star entertains guests at lodge night

Elgin chapter of the C. E. S. hosted Masons, wives, and other guests in their lodge room on Wednesday evening. A program tribute honored war veterans.

Elgin Eastern Star Elgin Elgin Chapter The

Clubs and Lodges Schedule for Friday to Thursday

A local notices page lists events for various clubs and orders. Jefferson Rebekah Lodge meets Friday at 8 oclock with election of officers and a special program honoring Noble Grand. Women's Auxiliary and Disabled American Veterans hold activities at American Legion Hall and other venues. Sunday features a public Bingo by D.A.R. at Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Monday and Tuesday include meetings of the Coterie Club and Modern Country Club with auctions and potlucks. Tuesday also includes Royal Neighbors picnic at City Park and D of A dinner at KC hall. Thursday notes Our Lady of Good Counsel meeting at Mrs Clemens home.

Jefferson Rebekah Lodge American Legion ‘Hall Amm Marjorie Carr Minnie Maillie O. E Iowa C. DB. of Duhe Sacred Heart Parish Hall Coterie Club E. H. Bond 3Rd’ Ave Modern Country Club Donald Day GC. D. of A KC Hall Our Lady of Good Counsel J. F. Clemens

Friendship Club Meets At Pingree Home

Mrs. Harry Pingree and Mrs. Roy McNamara hosted the Friendship Club gathering Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Kenneth Fox led the business meeting, Bunce was played at five tables, and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Flossie Welsh Mrs. Pearl Pardee Mrs. Kenneth Polark and Hannon. A picnic is planned for the last Sunday in July and Mrs. Pardee was welcomed as a new member. A luncheon followed hosted by the two hostesses assisted by Mrs. Wilbur Oakley.

Friendship Club Harry Pingree Roy McNamara Pingree Kenneth Fox Bunce Flossie Welsh Pearl Pardee Kenneth Polark Hannon Pardee

Fragmentary wedding notice with garbled names and decor

A damaged OCR fragment describes a wedding scene with an arch decorated in peonies roses and Latin bows. References to Rev Charles Mason of Manchester and a chosen dress appear incomplete, offering only scattered details of the ceremony.

Charles ‘Mason Manchester

Fix Playgrounds Volunteer Workers Needed

Community volunteers are requested to assist with playground repairs. Work will begin Monday at Meredith. crew will supply tools and safety equipment. Dix Ae Diy notes that all tools will be checked and available for use.

Meredith Dix Ae Diy

Sergeant's body found in field sparks murder probe

A badly imposed report states a sergeant’s body was found in a field near McIntosh. Officials opened an investigation to determine if the death was murder or due to other causes, with inquiries continuing yesterday.

McIntosh Sinvestiga Jng

Lead Man’s Body Found. Authorities Face Foul Play Doubt

The lead man, William E. Morn, was found near Cam, Stevens, Oregon, in a decomposed state. Officials note difficulty in determining foul play due to the body’s condition, with Albert Wesse of Corso County explaining the challenge.

Cam Stevens Ore Albert Wesse Corso County Hori

Fire fighting in 1006 in 1086 New York City

Fire hazard in New York City prompted citizens to keep two chimneys per house and to have fre buckets near ef end.

New York City

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