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Oelwein Daily Register

Location

Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1948

Page

8

Regret letter marks reunion with many attendees

A letter of regret accompanied a social gathering with numerous attendees from Wisconsin Iowa and California. Names include Artis Spat Johnson Acousin Rapids Ed Jardow Tellin Ad Ide Wells McBride Arthur Grant Bernice Turner Barter Sweynold Davis Lester Sievers Geraldine Holmes Crandall and many others sharing family ties and occupations. A Leach class member delivered a family update during a long afternoon of visiting and a supper with guests from Clarksville Janesville Eldora and Hubbard.

Artis Spat Johnson Acousin Rapids Wis Edia Jardow Tellin Oelwein Adide Wells McBride Arthur Grant Bernice Turner Barter Los Angeles Calif Sweynold Davis Waykonda Clause Davis Raddcliffe Francis Nixon West Union Lester Sievers Ging Clarksville Elwood Y Mabon West Bend Geraldine eHlolmes Crandall Orl- Swein Pearl Hanchett-Flynn ‘S Des Moines Wilbert Puls Reynold Davis Art Spat Scher Claire Claxton Leroy White- Eford Lynda Stoval Beman Ralph Inright Eldora xGerald” Davis Hubbard

Farewell Notices For Etta Martins From Otto Hoehine Home

Relatives and friends gather at the Otto Hoehine home for a farewell to Etta Martins. The brief notice indicates a gathering to honor her, with attendees named or implied, and mentions departure or departure-related sentiments.

Otto Hoehine Etta Martins

Club and Lodge Events Highlight Week

The schedule lists Women of the Moose installation at a country home, Royal Neighbors Juveniles picnic at City park with rain postponement, W R C memorial service at Oakdale cemetery, St Margaret’s circle meeting at parish hall, Elks ladies golf and potluck luncheon, VFW Auxiliary hospital visit after 1 pm, American Legion Auxiliary executive board at Blanche Storms home, Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting, Theta Rho girls club public installation, Christian Builders class picnic at City Park, and Oval Star 154 meeting at 8 pm.

Oakdale St. Margaret’s Circle Alice Lennon Elks Ladies Potjluck Earl Rhine American Legion Auxiary Blanche Storms Lutheran Ladies Aidsociely Thela Rho Christian Builders The Christian Church Star 154

Mrs Johnson Heads W R C Presidents Order

The Past Presidents of the W R C met yesterday at Mrs Walter Benninger’s home and elected officers for six months. Mrs Harry Johnson was elected president with Mrs Walt Benninger as secretary treasurer, Mrs Minnie Hertz as press correspondent and Wits J W Mohler as card chair. Nine members and guest Mrs Wineger of Chicago attended. A picnic is planned for July 20 at city park with lunch served by the hostess and Mrs C L Struckman.

Walter Benninger Harry Johnson Walt Benninger Minnie Hertz Wits J. W. Mohler Wineger Chicago Filans C. L Struckman

New Members for Willing Workers

Willing Workers of the Presbyterian church met at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Bing with Gladys Johnson and Maude Hotell assisting. Two new members Mrs. Marjorie Hanson and Mrs. Alta Peck were welcomed. There were 29 members and two guests. The next meeting, moved to July 19 at the city park, will be a picnic. Mrs. Robert Ash’s side leads in the contest. Lunch was served.

Presbyterian Church Gertrude Bing Gladys Johnson Maude Marjorie Hanson Alta Peck Robert Ash

Button Front Pattern No 8304 for Sizes 12 to 42

A sewing pattern description highlights a button front dress with unusual pocket shapes and a bright fabric option. It notes neckline, short sleeves, and sizes 12 through 42, with yardage for size 14. To obtain pattern No 8304 send 25 cents and name, address, size to Sue Burnett in Chicago.

Sue Burnett Oelwein Daily Register South Wells Street Chicago 7 Ill

Women of the Moose Initiation and Lodge Reports

Women of the Moose held a country home lodge meeting with officers at stations except the pianist. Dorothy Flancher sang initiation songs as new members were received. A July 5 picnic at the country home was announced for Moose members and families. Open installation set for 8 pm tonight at the country home. Ladies Aid meets July 1 at 2 pm in church parlors. Brotherhood meets Thursday at 8 pm. Delegates chosen for Maynard Youth to Cedar Falls meeting include Larry Shadle James Woods and Mary Alice Cummings.

Women of the Moose Excent Dorothy Flancher Moosehaven Mooseheart Aj Moose Ladies Aid Maynard Lutheran Ladies Aid Henry “Warnke Bernice Lehniger Leon Wolfe Kate Skibbe Brotherhood Cedar Falls Larry Shadle James Woods Mary Alice -Cummings Maynard Presbyterian Cedar Rapids

Post Graduate Course Finish Spreads News in Randalia

Mr and Mrs Fay Warner and Donahue visited over the weekend at the homes of Carl Vierow and Pete Hoepfmer. Mr Warner completed a post graduate course at Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport this spring. They plan to return Monday to bring back furniture and equipment before moving to Washington state to set up his chiropractic practice.

Randalia Fay Warner Donahue Carl Vierow Pete Hoepfmer Warner Palmer Chiropractic Davenport Wisis Washington State

Childs Celebrate Seventh Anniversary In Aurora Dinner

The 47th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Child was celebrated at a Sunday dinner party in the city park with 55 relatives from Los Angeles Cedar Falls Oelwein New Hampton Manchester Quasqueton Winthrop and Aurora. Frank Childs of Aurora was the oldest guest and five month old Donald Child son of Mr and Mrs George Child of Aurora the youngest. The couple wed June 26 1901 and after a long life on farms near Masonville Oelwein Lamont and Aurora retired to Aurora in 1948. They have seven children 15 grandchildren and a visiting niece from Los Angeles attended. Three anniversary cakes decorated in green and yellow formed the centerpiece.

Aurora Irving Los Angeles Calif Waterloo Cedar Falls Oelwein New Hampton Manchester Quasque Ton Winthrop Masonville Lamont Alice Reiser New York Walter Hanson Leonard Sexton Howard Elmer George Wallace Tisdale Child George Child Tisdale

Hart Reunion Keeps Traditions at Fayette

The 25th Hart reunion was hosted at the Chris Knos home in Fayette with 72 attendees. Officers for next year were named and a rain-impacted, busineds meeting followed a picnic dinner. Seven states were represented and several families attended, including Van Sickle and Reese clans. Five weddings, six births, and no deaths were recorded for the year. Next meeting date to be set by officers.

Hart Randalia Chris Knos Fayette Oeb van Sickle Hawkeye Edna Witter McGregor Muriel Gray Maynard Donald van Sickle Mame Shirey van Sickle Waterloo Mae Schneider Kent Leslie Guld Water‘loo O. E. van Sickle Marion Reese Rhoda van Sickle Harriet Wilbur Fred Enes Florda van Sickle Kansas City Nancy Heights Portalas N. Ms H. A. Maton

Reigh Stewart Named Sports Editor at Register

Yesterday the Register introduced Reigh Stewart as the new sports editor and straight news reporter. He and wife Mrs Stewart arrived from Lincoln Nebraska and are alumni of the University of Nebraska. Stewart will oversee the state desk while handling sports duties in Oelwein. Alberta Ibach remains as news editor.

Reigh Stewart Stewart Oelwein Linco Nebraska Alliance State Desk Alberta Ibach

Sunday Picnic Honors Mrs Fox at City Park

A Sunday picnic at the city park honored Mrs. Mary Fox on her birthday. Other celebrations included birthdays for Lawrence McCue and Mary Kathryn McCue of Westgate and the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Fox of Celiver. About 50 relatives attended from Westgate, Knox, Ind, Marshalltown and Celivin.

Mary Fox Lawrence McCue Mary Kathryn McCue Westgate Leonard Fox Celiver Waver Knox Ind Marshalltown Celwein

Fordyce Family Reunion Held at Delwein Home

Fordyce family reunion held at B. L. Belt home in Delwein with a noon dinner and social afternoon. Attendees from Randalia include Mrs. Susie Swinnell and Richard, Mrs. Donna Johnson and Billie, Harland McComb, Hosetta, Geneva and Wayne Quass. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Flower and family, Ralph Johnson and Genevieve Fordyce of Oelwein also attended.

Fordyce Randalia B. L. Belt Delwein Susie Swinnell Richard Donna Johnson Billie Harland McComb Hosetta Geneva Wayne Quass Dick Flower Ralph Johnson Genevieve Fordyce Oelwein

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