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Newspaper

Oelwein Daily Register

Location

Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1948

Page

6

Betsy May Ardys Forsman Wed In St. Paul Church

Elaine Drice Cent Sumner and Wee Forsman wed in Sumner Iowa at St. Paul American Lutheran Church. Rev. Lechner officiated a double ring ceremony with orange blossoms pink roses and delphinium. Patricia Heyer organist Ruth Lord prayed with a reception in church parlors. The couple will reside in Colum bia after a brief wedding trip. Both graduates of Sumner and employed locally.

Ardys Elaine Dricecent Sumner Wee Forsman G.A. Forsman Sumner Marriege St. American Lutheran Church Adr. Lechner Elmer Percy Cannel Des Moines Andrs Elmer Erickson Patricia Heyer Ruth Flor Ambrose Jan Colum- Samet Srp Sum Meis

Catholic Daughters mark 250th anniversary at Holy Name

West Union D A meeting attendees Mrs Alfred Jenson Mrs J T Lillis Mrs R Fleming Mrs Glenn Reed and Mrs J W Murphy joined the 250th anniversary of Court Little Flower No 814 Catholic Daughters of America at Holy Name church. Fr Couney blessed a St Tresese medal corsage and spoke on the Lady of Fatima as an album of past grand regents and a luncheon followed. First Church of Christ services noted with radio program and church activities planned for the day.

West Union Co. D. A Alfred Jenson J. T. Lillis R. Fleming Glenn Reed J. W. Murphy Little Flower Catholic Daughters of America Holy Name Church West Union St. Tresese Father Couney Father Cooney

Birthday Breakfast Honors Edna Hanna at Home

A seven o clock breakfast Saturday entertained Edna Hanna in her Hanna home. Mrs Hanna received a gift while guests Helen Droste Elaine Strayer Myrtle Harford Helen Marilyn Sally and Margie Hanna enjoyed the courtesy.

Edna Hanna Helen Hanna Edna Hanas Hanna O Helen Droste Elaine Strayer Myrtle ‘Harford Marilyn Sally Margie

Esther Circle Hosts Maynard Church Party Victory

The Esther circle of the Maynard church held a Thursday afternoon party at Mrs. A. E. Knight’s home. They won the attendance contest amid singing, a piano duet by Mrs. Walter Jellings and Mrs. Jack Reed, a vocal solo by Mrs. Bill Borland, several contests, and a visit to a chiropody clinic. 43 guests were served refreshments.

Maynard Martha Esther A. E. Knight Stella Walter Jellings Jack Reed Bill Borland Harold Hare

Clubs and Lodges Meet This Week Across Groups

Mayflower Mariners plan a 6 30 p m church potluck hosted by Al and Jane Kaskadden and Frank and Verna Wilke inviting another couple. Women of the Moose hold regular meeting and initiation at 8 p m at a country home. Willing Workers of the Presbyterian church meet 2 30 at Gertrude King’s east of town with co hosts Gladys Johnson and Maude Howell and Gladys Wall leads devotions. Past Presidents of the W R C meet 2 p m with Mrs. Walter Benninger. Moose officers installation at 8 p m at a country home Tuesday. Elks ladies golf and cards with a 1 15 potluck luncheon Thursday.

Jane Kaskadden Frank Verna Wilke Women of the Moose Presbyterian Church Gertrude King Gladys Johnson Maude Howell Gladys Wall W.R.C Walter Benninger Moose Country Home Elks Ladies Polluck

Oelwein Couple To Observe Fiftieth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Henry Hintz of Oelwein celebrate their golden wedding Tuesday June 29 at their home 305 First Avenue East open house 3 to 5 pm and 8 to 10 pm relatives and friends invited. Also listed is a long notice of marriages licenses issued at West Union involving numerous individuals from Oelwein and surrounding towns.

Henry Hintz Deir Home First Avenue E

Manila City Hall booby trap found in wall

Workmen uncovered a live Japanese booby trap hidden in a wall of Manila City Hall. City Engineer Alejo Aquino said the explosive was powerful enough to blow up half the building if detonated.

Manila Manila City Hall Alejo Aquino

Wed In Ceremony At Strawberry Point

Miss Lois Atkinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Atkinson and Harry Conner Jr son of Harry Conner Sr of Delhi wed in St Marys Catholic church Thursday morning June 24 Rev J P Fagan conducted the single ring ceremony at nine oclock Attendants were Donna Conner and Roy Atkinson Jr Music by Mrs Marvin Berns ushers John Sands and Marvin Shulte ringbearer Jackie Lee Atkinson train bearer Calista Kay Wilson reception for fifty guests at the couple home near Delhi after July they will live on a farm near Delhi Numerous Chevrolet Buick and Ford dealers and others listed in an extended vehicle and business advertisement accompany the notice.

Lois Atkinson Roy Atkkinson Harry Conner, Jr Harry Conner Delhi St. Mary’s Catholic Church J. P. Fagan Donna Conner Roy Atkinson, Jr Marvin Berns John Sands Marvin Shulte Manchester Jackie Lee Atkinson Calista Kay Wilson

Will Attend IOOF Picnic at Mason City

At the Jefferson Rebekah lodge meeting plans were made to charter a bus for the IOOF home picnic at Mason City on July 0. Participants were asked to call Dorothy Hellman at 1309. Installation of new lodge officers is slated for Friday July 9. Theta Rho girls installation set for July 1. After lodge, singing and lunch by Leila Andrews and committee, with garden flower table decor.

IOOF Mason City Jefferson Rebekah Lodge Dorothy Hellman Theta Rho Leila Andrews

Dewey Stassen Talk on Vice Presidential Spot Revealed

Philadelphia report says Governor Thomas E. Dewey spoke by telephone with Harold E. Stassen about the vice presidency. Stassen stated he would not seek nomination but would accept if drafted, and would not withdraw if nominated. Dewey later picked Earl Warren as the second man on the ticket.

Philadelphia Thomas E. Dewey Harold E. Stessen Stasser Dewey Stassen Minnesota Gov Earl Warren California

Miss Lenius Engaged To Arlington Man

Edith Lenius of Oelwein daughter of Leon Bennett of Mills City announces her engagement to Walter Penhollow son of Mr and Mrs Harry Penhollow of Arlington No date set for the wedding Lamont Masons and Eastern Stars plan a picnic at Aurora Park Sunday July 11 with dinner at 12 45 bring your own dishes and a favorite dish

Edith Lenius Oelwein Leon Bennett Mills City Gre Walter Penhollow Harry. Penhollow Arlington Lamont Masons Aurora Lamont Aurora Park

Fairbank Local News Roundup and Social Notices

Richard Bushby plans a Mississippi fishing vacation with his father Fred Bushby from Waterloo. The Masons and Eastern Stars schedule their annual Island Park picnic for members and families. Fred Fratzke had surgery at St Francis Hospital Waterloo and is progressing well. Mrs. Burnett Trower underwent dental surgery in Waterloo. Joe Lambert of St. Louis visits relatives in Fairbank Waterloo and Westgate. Father Quinn takes a vacation from his Immaculate Conception parish duties. Mrs. Jerry Smith of Jacksonville South Dakota visits her mother and relatives here with her children. Robert Heilman, injured in a Jesup auto crash, has returned home from People's Hospital Independence and rests with his parents. Laura Gallup of Independence remains hospitalized but improving on the way to recovery. Mrs. Dorothy Jensen of Dunkerton visited Fairbank. her two sons staying with her have returned home.

Richard Bushby Waterloo Fred Bushby Mississippi the Masons and Eastern’ Stars Island Park Fred Fratzke St.’ Francis ‘Hospital Burnett Trower Joe Jesup People's Hospital Independence H. J. Heiljan Laura Gallup Dorothy Jensen Dunkerton Fairbank

Clerical Delegates Attend Upper Iowa Conference Session

Rev Sterling J Baldwin and K C Brank left Monday for Mt Vernon where Baldwin serves as statistician at the 93rd session of the Upper Iowa annual conference in progress this week. Attending include Mrs Ella Humphrey lay delegate from West Union Rev and Mrs George Goodrich Hawkeye and Rev Bruce Jones Elgin.

Sterling J. Baldwin K. C. Brank Mt. Vernon Baldwin Upper Iowa Ella Humphrey West Union George Goodrich

Ford Workers Demand 28 Cent Raise Standoff at Ford

The United Auto Workers union counters Ford Motor Company's offer of 11 to 14 cents hourly wage increase for about 108000 workers, escalating the dispute as negotiations continue in Detroit.

Ford Detroit CIO Auto Workers Ford Motor Company

Ford and union talks stall as wage demands rise

An article notes a 14 cent flat rate plus 14 cents hourly benefits as a counter from Ford's national negotiating team led by Ken Bannon. A fatal cocktail dispute in Manila is described, where Ricardo Lorenzo was stabbed after refusing a drink at a luncheon. In Fort Wayne, Mrs. Donald A Smith files for divorce after 23 years, saying marital tensions grew when her husband asked her to pay room rent.

John B National Ford Negotiating Committee Ken Bannon DAW Fort Wayne Ind Donald A.smith

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