Shower Honors Mrs. Raymond Derby on Bridal Occasion
Mrs. Har old Coffman and Eloise Derby hosted a Friday shower at Mrs. J. J. Fleig’s home honoring Mrs. Raymond Derby, a recent bride. Thirty five friends attended and brought useful gifts as refreshment trays reflected the Easter season. The couple now reside on a farm near Richland after a Minnesota honeymoon. Mrs. Derby before marriage was Wava Fitch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Fitch, a Richland graduate.
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Raymond Derby
Richland
Minnesota
Oxydol One Cent Sale With Lava Soap Promotion
Local stores offer Lava soap for one cent with a large Oxydol purchase as Procter and Gamble publicizes the event in Washington for the weekend. The firm also markets Crisco and runs a slogan contest advertised in the paper’s food section. Mr Derby, son of Lewis and Mrs Derby of Richland, wed in Fairfield on March 12.
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Proctor & Gamble Company
Washington
Journal
Derby
Lewis Derby
Richland
Fairfield
Anniversary gatherings at Shalla home in Prairie Flower
A Prairie Flower note records the Shallas celebrating their 49th wedding anniversary with relatives and friends Saturday evening. Guests from nearby towns joined in social games, a three course refreshment, and a decorated cake brought by Mrs. Joe Knotek.
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Prairie Flower
Joe Shalla
Joe Knotek
Louis Reller
Chicago
Henry Witthoff
Louise
Arlene
John Knotek
Elmer Bush
Martha Thrasher
Everett Teets
Dayle
Kalona
Knupps
Ed. Jackson
Joe Wolfe
Clayton Bear
Dorothy
Raymond
Clayde Knupp
Elizabeth Young
Doris
Richard
N. C. White
Murray
J. W. White
Lloyd Fredmund
L. W. Turnipseed
Robert Roberts
Henry Rees
Columbus Junction
Burt Pringle
Jean
Thornburg
Augusta Lester
Harry Donaldson
Wellman Birthday Dinner Honors Henry Hagist
Mrs. Frank Wilson reports Henry Hagist was guest of honor at a birthday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Foster. Additional attendees included Elmer Erdiee Clark Teets Willard Teets and other local families. Easter meals were hosted by several residents with multiple guests listed.
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Frank Wilson
Wellman
Henry Hagist
B. C. Foster
Elmer Erdiee
Clark Teets
Willard Teets
Joe Schmelzer
Roy Rowe
Hedrick
Elmer Nevins
al Duvall
West Chester
Henry Schmelzer
Birthday Dinner Honors Burrell Foster Jr and Family
A birthday dinner honored Burrell Foster Jr and his mother Mrs B C Foster with guests including Howard Greiner Delmar Bull Wayne Wilson Billy Bidwell and Henry Hagist at their home. Other attendees included B C Foster Jr and family. A separate Easter dinner guest list featured Frank Hicks Marvin Hicks Harry Haller and Doris Hohtff of Des Moines. Local tale places the Ark's resting site at the oldest Cairo mosque Tulin where flood lore centers on its origin.
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Burrell Foster, Jr
B. C. Foster
Howard Greiner
Delmar Bull
Wayne
Marvin Hicks
Harry Haller
Doris Hohtff
Des Moines
George King
Darwin Hicks
Glen Dill
Cairo
Tulin
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