Norman couple marks golden wedding at Washington home
Mr and Mrs George J Norman of 215 South Avenue C observe their golden wedding anniversary with an open house from two to five at their home and an anniversary dinner planned for Sunday at Sunset Park. They married August 26 1891 in Powersville Missouri. They have one son Don R Norman and six grandchildren plus three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Norman
South Avenue C
Sunset Park
Sallie A Taylor
Powersville
Rev. Pen
United Brethren Church
Sallie Taylor
J. E
Nancy M. Taylor
Princeton
Norman
L. M
Susie Norman
St. John
Don R. Norman
Ottumwa
George R
Washington
H. A. Sayre
Hilldale
Ill
Don C
Lawrence
Richard
Donna Norman
Carol Belle Norman
Nathan
Jerry Sayre
Hilldale, Ill
Said Family Reunion At Mt Pleasant
A reunion of the descendants of the William Said family was held in Mt. Pleasant on a rainy Sunday. Ralph Romine presided as president with officers reelected. a noon cafeteria dinner followed. Donald Kraecaw soloed on accordion and readings were given. several relatives shared news including Bessie Salterberg’s Texas trip summary and Gale Hotchkiss’s California aviation work. Next year’s meeting is set for Washington in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Said
Mt. Pleasant
Kracaw
Ralph Romine
Fter
Donald Kraecaw
Bessie Salterberg
Texas
Gale Hotchkiss
California
Everett Kracaw
Fort Madison
Hill
Temptation's Victim Richard Steele Recounts a Tangle
The essayist Richard Steele, famed for wit, wrote against drinking then drafted the piece while sharing drinks with a friend at a tavern. He spent a life at odds with his own vows before penning the denunciation of liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Steele
Social Calendar Notices for Local Groups
Notices for Wesleyan Service Guild V F W auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Bethel Missionary society Snowball Social club Independent club Prairie Flower Missionary Pansy Hill club West Chester Federated church Ladies Auxiliary Just Us club Potluck supper Country club Friendship club Booster club 4 H fairs and a Jersey cow sale are listed with meeting dates and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Bethel Missionary Society
Bethel Church
Wes Meyers
Carl Jarrard
Nelson Thompson
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Pansy Hill Club
Cyrus Birka
Lula Cherry
N. Ave
West Chester Federated Church
Gass
Just Us Club
Gven
William Beggs
Williams Reunion At Junction Park
Descendants of Richard and Jane Williams held their sixth annual reunion at Columbus Junction park. Thirty relatives attended the cafeteria dinner and Blanche Williams led the business meeting in the absence of the president and vice president. Officers for next year include Esther Arthur president Marion Williams vice president Marie Rose secretary treasurer and program committee Marie Rees Blanche Williams and Arlene Jones. The reunion is set for the first Wednesday in August at Columbus Junction park with many family members listed as present or visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Jane Williams
Columbus Junction
Blanche Williams
Esther Arthur
Marion Williams
Marie Rose
Marie Rees
Arlene Jones
Maggie Williams
Jennie Rees
Opal Williams
Columbus Junction Park
David R. Williams
Wapello
Walter FE. Jones
Red Oak
Kathryn Williams
Olds
Lula Widmer
Karen Kay
Mt. Pleasant
Robert L. Evans
Frances
Winfield
Luther Williams
Evelyn
Georgia Williams
Wayne
Marion
Marie Gladys
Morris
Marshall Rose
Crawfordsville
Richard Arthur
Kenneth
John Rees
Marie
Irene
Gladys
Farrel
Elwyn Evans
Traer
Women Postmasters Rise Across United States
In the last seven years women have held 27 percent of all United States postmaster positions. This shift marks increasing female leadership in federal service nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Notable Swedish Nightingale and Famous Authors Mentioned
Jenny Lind, the renowned Swedish singer, Clara H. Barton founded the Red Cross, and Louisa May Alcott authored Little Women. The note highlights prominent historical figures in music, humanitarian work, and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Lind
Clara H. Barton
The
Red Cross
Louisa Alcott
Informal Garden Party Treats and Frosting Ideas
Simple garden party refreshments rely on cupcakes and ice cream desserts. Recipes include Chocolate Frosting Butter Cream Ornamental Frosting Pudge Sauce for ice cream and Honey Date Bars with butter rich cupcakes yielding festive party treats.
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Birthday Anniversaries Mark 83rd for Fred Mouser
The piece lists today’s birthdays including Fred Mouser marking 83 years. It notes Wellman resident Mouser’s birth southwest of Richmond and mentions Gale Stanton Whitacre and Judith Anne Dodds celebrating, with other local youths and families named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mouser
Mr. Mouser
Richmond
Wellman
Gale Stanton Whitacre
Edward Whitacre
Brighton
Judith Anne Dodds
Lowell Dodds
Harriet Bey Orr
Mrs
Fred Bey
Sands Henderson reunion moved to August 27 at Sunset park
Notice changes the Sands Henderson reunion date and venue from August 20 at Mt Pleasant to August 27 at Sunset Park with many relatives attending from outside the community. The Presbyterian Cottage Prayer meeting is at Mrs E M Pierce 903 North Town Avenue Wednesday at 9 30 AM. The WTU meets Lula Cherry 803 N Avenue B Thursday August 21 at 2 30 PM with penny boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sands-Henderson
Sunset Park
Mt. Pleasant
Presbyterian Cottage
E. M. Pierce
North Town Avenue
T. U
Lula Cherry
N. Avenue B
Salem bride weds Mt. Pleasant groom in June ceremony
Lucey Rudat of Salem married Frank Ford of Mt. Pleasant in Memphis Missouri on June 12. Attendants were Susy Rudat and Mrs Earl Wener. The bride, a Crawfordsville graduate, will teach at Prairie Gem rural school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Rudat
Salem
Lucey
Frank Ford
Mt. Pleasant
Memphis
Susy Rudat
Earl Wener
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Ayrshire
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Hazel
Wesleyan Service Guild
Noble Grand Circle
V.F.W
Florence
Juanita Weidner
K.C. Hall
Charles Barthelow
Duncan Bull
Brandton, T
Canada
Jersey
Poser
Spurgeon
Children’s Bayon
Children’s
Esmond Downy
Gaber
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Billy Putman
William Putman
Russel Miller
Ardella Goodwin
C. R. Goodwin
Joe Chihak
Vera Yeager
Jean Cherryholmes
Dave McGaffey
Lucy Rudat
Erwin’s Cities Service
West Madison
Rayo
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Pittle Undies
Poth Pantit
Cnat Jong Ploomer
Styles Wait Froof
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Pinto Napack
C.penney Company
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