Martin Maxwell and Ray Martin wed in Lancaster
Helen Maxwell of Washington and Ray Martin of Williamstown were married on June 29 at 3 p.m. in Lancaster. Attendants were Russell Lillard and Esther Swank. Mrs. Martin wore navy marquisette over satin. she is a 1939 Washington graduate. Mr. Martin attended Williamstown school and works in farm labor south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Maxwell
Lloyd Maxwell
Washington
Ray Martin
J. O. Martin
Williamstown
Lancaster
Russell Lillard
Esther Swank
Collett and Fish Wed in Fayette Ceremony
Mary Jeanette Collett daughter of Oscar and Mrs. Collett Washington and Robert Lawrence Fish son of Raymond Fish Fayette were married last evening at 7 o clock by Justice J E Bovee. Witnesses were the bride's mother Mrs Collett and Mrs Rudy Knottnerus. The couple will reside in Fayette where Mr Fish is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jeanette Collett
Oscar Collett
Washington
Robert Laurence Fish
Raymond Fish
Fayette
J. E. Bovee
Collett
Rudy Knottnerus
Fish
Lemley Reunion Held in Sunset Park
The Lemley reunion took place in Sunset park on Friday August 16 with about thirty five members attending despite threatening weather. Caleb Lemley of Iowa City joined from afar as four generations gathered for a noon dinner. Charles E. Lemley presided and James L. Lemley served as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemley
Sunset Park
Caleb Lemley
Iowa City
J. E. Lemley
H. T. Carris
Seth &. Carris
Keith Allan
Charles E. Lemley
James L. Lemley
West Point 4-H Club Meets Under President Mary Wells
The West Point 4-H club met with Mrs. Merle Kebels on August 18. Nine members and two guests attended as roll call asked for preferred school dress. Patricia Griffith spoke on Courtesy in Town, pictures were taken for Achievement Day, and refreshments were provided by hostess Mrs. Eckels and her daughter Virginia. The next meeting is with Marion McDowell on August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Merle Kebels
Mary Wells
Grace Munro
Cuesta
Patricia Griffith
Eckels
Virginia
Marion McDowell
Nineteenth Carris Family Reunion Held in Keota
The Carris family met at Keota Methodist church basement for their 19th annual reunion. About 75 relatives attended despite rain, traveling from Chicago Des Moines Cedar Rapids Iowa City Moline Wellman and nearby. Speakers included Hila Foster Will Carrig Verne Carris Josie Moore John Carris and Floyd Carris with plans set for next August in Keota park. Floyd Carris was named president Belva Carris secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carris
Keota
Chicago
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Moline
Wellman
Floyd Carris
Belva Carris
VFW Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting and Fundraising Plan
The VFW auxiliary met at the KC hall with member Mrs. Olva Smith from Topeka presenting food ideas that aided fundraising. The group and families plan an annual fried chicken supper at Sunset Park next Tuesday at 6 20 p m with a rain location at the KC hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kc, Hall
Olva Smith
Topeka
Kansas
Harvard Lab Reproduces Earth Pressures to 50 Miles Deep
Harvard University high pressure laboratory reports duplicating earth pressures up to 2 000 000 psi to a depth of 50 miles. The achievement demonstrates simulating crustal conditions for geophysical research and material testing.
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Harvard University
High Pressure Laboratory
Social Calendar of Club Meetings and Dinners
Notices for the social calendar include a postponed Pythian circle meeting with details to follow. Thursday features Rural Woman's Club entertainment in the afternoon hosted by Mrs Will Marie. Country club dinner at 6 30 p m in the clubhouse. Friday marks Garden dept picnic at 6 p m at Log cabin Sunset park with meat dessert and drink provided. Baptist Missionary meeting hosts a potluck luncheon at 1 p m at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Woman's Club
Will Marie
Country Club
Sunset Park
Baptist Missionary Meeting
Birthday greetings for local residents this week
The Sojka family marks two birthdays as Gerald and Donald share celebrations this week. Others honored include Mrs Charles Sechulty Siherm Wolfe Mary Atchison and June Putnam on their birthdays. Also celebrating today are Mrs Fred Klein Aileen Smith and Betty Jean Hexworthi on reaching thirteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Sojka
Gerald Sojyka
Donald
Charles Sechulty
Siherm Wolfe
Mary Atchison
June Putnam
Fred Klein
Riverside
Route 2
Aileen Smith
Milton Smith
Pleasant Ridge
Betty Jean Hexworthi
W C T U Meeting Planned at Mrs Brinton Home
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will meet at Mrs. George Brinton’s house 323 West Washington street Thursday at 2 30 p m The topic The Way of the World Is to Follow Customs led by Ella Gordon 16012 The Ferguson reunion set for August 23 at the R C Ferguson home West Chester 16013
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W.C.T.U. So
George’ Brinton
West
Washington Street
Ella Gordon
Ferguson
R. C. Ferguson
West Chester
Hiking growth boosts overnight pack-horse style trips
National parks across the United States saw more hikers on forest trails last year with a particular rise in overnight pack-horse style treks as a growing trend among outdoor enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
McElhinney Clan Celebrates 100th Iowa Arrival
The McElhinney family marked the 100th anniversary of their Iowa arrival with a Sharon church reunion four miles south of Morning Sun. About 300 relatives attended, registering at a log cabin booth and wearing tags designating family branches. The event featured dinner on the church lawn, period costumes, a program in the church, a family album portraying ancestors, and music by a vocal quartet. Attendees came from across the United States including Philadelphia and Los Angeles, with speakers such as Rev Samuel E. Greer of Philadelphia and his wife Mrs Greer leading parts of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElhinney
Iowa
Sharon Church
Morning Sun
McElhinneys
Pennsylvania
John Blick
Mary Joan
Marlene
Neil Trotman
Maurine
Sarah
Washington
Will Edgar
Crawfordsville
A. E. Atchison
Katherine Marshall
Los Angeles
Calif
Cereals Value in Budget Meal Planning
Dietitians urge families with limited budgets to include at least one cereal dish daily alongside bread. When fruits and vegetables are scarce, at least half the cereals should be whole grain rather than refined to provide energy at low cost.
Prairie Flower Mother-Daughter Luncheon At Church
More than fifty mothers and daughters attended the Prairie Flower church luncheon held yesterday at 1 p m. A bounteous meal was served at garden flower decorated tables. Toasts honored both mothers and daughters with talks on family faith and home life. Musical selections accompanied the program ending with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower
Prairie Flower Church
Orva Scott
Will Booth
C. E. Jarrard
Virginia Wiley
Anna Scott
Mother Macree
Mabel Wiley
June Caprice
Zardis
Marjorie Bensyi
Arlys Myers
Estu Cn Social Committees
Friendly Neighbors Club Hosts Picnic at Steve Crawford Home
The Friendly Neighbors Club and families gathered for a picnic supper at Steve Crawford's home last evening instead of Sunset Park. After eating, members enjoyed games and visiting with all but two families in attendance. Guests included Virginia Snyder of Keota and Melvin Chorpening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Neighbors Club
Steve Crawford
Sunset Park
Virginia Snyder
Keota
Melvin Chorpening
Royal Neighbors Hold Indoor Potluck Supper
The Royal Neighbors met for a potluck supper with twelve members attending at the lodge hall. The planned picnic in Sunset Park was moved indoors due to cool weather, followed by a social evening. Read the Want-ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Lodge
Sunset Park
Longwell Reunion Held at Wellman
The ninth annual Reunion of Isaac Longwell descendants gathers at Odd Fellows Hall Wellman with nearly one hundred attendees. A noon dinner precedes an afternoon of visiting. list of attendees includes many Longwell and Geyer families from Keota Washington Scranton What Cheer Keswick Vinton Moline and other Iowa locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Isaac Longwell
Odd Fellows Hall
F. L. Hicks
Grant Griffith
Melvin Longwell
Patricia Ann
Harvey Wagamon
Eunice
L. W. Longwell
George Longwell
Vera
Ed Mathess
Lucinda Geyer
Wilber Geyer
Richard, Wayne
Raymond
Elms Bell
Ruth
Neema
Clarence Morrison
James
Harold Lola
Leonard
Harry Wagamon
Lynn Ruth Ellen
Dorothy
Girl, 5, Loses Leg in Mower Accident
Phyllis Jackson, five, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Jackson of near Russell, suffered the loss of her left leg in a mower accident. The father was cutting weeds when Phyllis ran in front of the mower sickle. Her right leg was also back cut and the father applied first aid before the girl was taken to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Phyllis Jackson
Paul Jackson
Near
Russell
Ph Lis
Lee
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G. E. Sprague
Thomas Sprague
Sioux City
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