Nicholson Bride Weds Sieren in Martinsburg Area Church
Zelma May Nicholson daughter of Mr and Mrs Bryan Nicholson of Richland and LeRoy F Sieren son of Mr and Mrs Nick Sieren of Sigourney married Monday at S Peter and Pauls church in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev Paul A Kleinfelder. The bride wore a lace bodice chiffon gown and carried pink roses. Maid of honor Margaret Louise Nicholson wore blue chiffon with gladioli and asters. Best man was Howard Sieren. After a wedding dinner, the couple will live on a farm northeast of Martinsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelma May Nicholson
Bryan Nicholson
Richland
Washington
LeRoy F. Sieren
Nick Sieren
Sigourney
S. 8
Peter and Paul's Church
Paul A. Kleinfelder
Margaret Louise Nicholson
Cedar Rapids
Howard Sieren
Nicholson
Keota High School
S. S. Peter and Paul
Martinsburg
H J Club Sponsors Flower Display at August Meeting
Mrs Ray Sojka hosted the H J club meeting with eight members and guests including Mrs Adolph Slalla and two children. An unforgettable bouquet roll call announced the flower show. Mrs Ernest Strum received the grand prize for the prettiest gouquet and Mrs Paul Yanksky won the flower arrangement prize. Frances and Rosamond Sojka demonstrated Fascinating Floor Covering for the Farmerettes 4 H. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Sojka
H. J. Club
Adolph
Slalla
Ory
Ernest Strum
Paul Yansky
Frances
Rosamond Sojka
Farmerettes 4 H Club
Rosamond
Lovisa Jane
Yansgky
Five Generations At Newton Reunion
BRIGHTON August 14 Mr and Mrs Harry Newton hosted eight of their children for the weekend with one unable to attend. Attendees included Ed Goodman, Mrs Kenneth Robinson, Carol of Nena Wis, Mrs Elner Weston and Joyce of Colwell, Jack Adams and son, Howard Newton and Charles Newton of Waterloo, and Lloyd Newton in San Diego with Leo and Roy Newton. Other relatives present were Mrs Irvin Newton Bobby Colwell, Harold Adams and Dennis of Waterloo, Ernest Miller Herman Schultz Mrs Blick and Mrs Coakley of Washington and Mary Rotzinger. Two photo groups captured five generations each, listing Rotzinger, Newton, Adams, Weston, Irvin Newton and Dennis in one group and Rotzinger, Newton, Weston, Irvin Newton and Bobby in the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Goodman
Kenneth Robinson
Carol
Nena
Wis
Elnore Weston
Joyce
Colwell
M Adams
Jack
Howard Newton
Charles Newton
Waterloo
Lloyd Newton
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Lomeonl
Roy Newton
Brighton
Irvin Newton
Bobby
Harold Adams
Elmore Weston
Sheetz Keota Reunion at Wilson Park August 18
Keota plans a Sheetz family reunion at Wilson Park on Sunday August 18. Pleasant Hill hosts a Sunday school picnic on Thursday August 15 at Sunset Park. The Dunbar family reunion also takes place on Sunday August 18 at Sunset Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheetz
Wilson Park
Keota
Pleasant Hill
Sunset Park
Dunbar
Circle Hosts August Meeting At St. James Church
Mrs. Vincent Marek hosted the Little Flower circle of St. James church for the August meeting. Eighteen members and Father Corcoran attended as Mrs. McCarthy led the session. Plans were made for an ice cream social on Thursday evening August 22 with Mrs. Bernard Reed in charge of entertainment and several contests. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Gertrude Eagle Mrs. McKeone and Mrs. Leonard Marie.
Youth Dominates China Medical Profession in 1937
The medical field in China in 1937 was notably young. Over 92 percent of doctors were under 50, and about 67 percent were under 40, indicating a rapid growth of younger practitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Birthday Announcements Sprinkle Local Families
A list of birthday acknowledgments includes Stephen Joseph Grove turning two in South English, Bonnie Lou McFadden marking her sixth birthday, and several others such as Robert C. Steele Broward Benn Jr Ferdinand Chalupa Mrs Robert Demartini John Bruegge Mrs Frank Kallaus Earl Chance Joyce Powers Peggy Lou Anderson Judy Jackson Vonda Lee Evans and more, noting family relations and hometowns like Schnectady New York Kalona and Washington residents.
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Joseph Grove
Stephen Joseph
South English
Bonnie Lou McFadden
George McFadden
Washington
Bonnie Lou
W. C. McFadden
Robert C. Steele
Broward Benn, Jr
Ferdinand Chalupa
Robert Demartini
Schnectady
N. Y
Carol
Conserving and Testing Jars for Leaks and Seals
A mason screw top jar is tilted to check for leaks. A vacuum sealed jar is tapped on the lid to hear a bell like ring. The lid should not flex under pressure. A properly sealed three piece vacuum lid holds when lifted and stays secure.
Birthday Courtesies Noted For Jeanette Ross
Jeanette Elaine Ross daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Ross of Swedesburg observed her second birthday Tuesday. Eight children attended the celebration at the Ross home and the guest of honor received many birthday remembrances. Refreshments were served at a single long table with a large three layer cake as centerpiece and two candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Elaine Ross
Ted Ross
Swedesburg
Ross
Pythian Circle Holds Reunion at Wittrig Home
Mrs. Sam Wittrig hosted a Pythian Circle reunion at her country home Wednesday afternoon. The Wittrig garden supplied gladioli lilies and roses for the decor. The afternoon was spent socially and refreshments were served by the hostess with help from her mother Mrs. Ode Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Wittrig
Wittrig Garden
Ode Ferguson
Dog-Toothed Violet A Li The Flower Not A Violet
The dog tooth violet is not a violet but a lily with the same nickname.
Double Ring Ceremony Ends Crawfordsville Nuptials
Elsie Lucille Stout and D Forrest McNeill wed in a 2 PM double ring ceremony at United Presbyterian Church in Crawfordsville in front of about 300 guests. The bride wore satin with eyelet marquisette and a beaded halo veil, with matron of honor Mrs. Walter Rich and bridesmaids including Ferne Owens and Juanita Salterberg. The groom’s party included best man John McNeill and ushers Pic Owens, Fred Westbrook, Gerald Rodgers, and Donald Stout. A reception followed in the church parlors with aqua and white decor and a three tiered cake. The couple will reside on East Main Street after McNeill begins duties at the National Bank of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Elsie Lucille Stout
D. Forrest McNeill
Pearl McNeill
Crawfordville
George Kerr
Amos Stout
Boyd White
Louise
Hiclen Wilcox
Crawfordsville
Pic
Mex Owens
New Jersey
Frederick Westbrook
Kalona
Gerald Rodgers
Winfield
Donald Stout
Miss Owen
Taylor Stout
John McNeill
Delores Horak
Riverside
Dorothy Ann Hedger
Wyman
Jean Owens
Columbus Junction
Phyllis Hail
John Lee Johnson
Donald Zwicki
Ainsworth
Cleo Rodgers
Wintiel
Albert Owens
Clarence Owens
Salterberg
Owens
Owen
Rieh
Brighton High School
Taylor No. 9
Washington Township
McNeill
Crawfordsville High School
Clinton, Okla
Edna Rodgers
Glen Rodgers
Verne Rodgers
Guy Reunion Held At Sunset Park
The 15th Guy reunion was held in Sunset Park on Sunday with a noon basket dinner. Ill family members attended including distant guests LaVerne Churchill and family from California and Joe and Jennie Guy Churchill from Nebraska. John Robertson was elected president and Opal Robertson vice president with Esther Statler as secretary treasurer. A program by the children followed the meal. Tom Guy of Boone missed due to illness and flowers were sent to him in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Sunset Park
Tom Guy
Boone
John Robertson
Opal Robertson
Esther Statler
LaVerne Churchill
California
Joe and
Jennie Guy Churchill
Nebraska
Jack Robertson
Chinook, Ill
Grating Soap Bar Provides Quick Shavings
The guide shows grating soap into flakes or chips using a food grater or slow cutter. It suggests making a soap grater by affixing bottle caps to a board with sharp edges facing up for easier shaving.
Vegetable Juice Cooking Tip
Cook vegetables in little water and do not throw that water away. Use the flavorful broth in the soup pot to maximize yield and minimize waste.
Children Death Rates Compared Across Nations Before War
A report notes that children in seven to eleven countries showed lower mortality rates than U.S. children prior to the war. The finding highlights international differences in child health and welfare.
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United States
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Zelma M. Nicholson
LeRoy Sieren
Newton
Harry Newton
Brown Finance Co
Court House
V. Marek
Spurgehon
Knauss Grocery & Lunch
Knauss
Les Gilmere
Shell Service
Jeanette Ross
Pythian Circle
Forrest McCneill
Elsie Stout
Margaret Fern Stout
Manford Stout
Mildred
Roger Salterberg
Donald van Alstine
el Reno
Okla
Esther Gerdes
Richard Kennedy
Edward Jarrard
Mrs
Forrest McNeill
Helmans Style
Doris Dodson
Do _ Dodson
A. EK. Baldrige
Clarice Meek
Alf Tervelt
Stephen Wre
Rothschil
Eveready
Iowa
Evoready
West Main
Oy Studio For
Scharmouche
Wwat Drug Store
Atchison
Shoe Store
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