Young Adult Group Elects Officers After Meeting
The Methodist Young Adult group gathered at the parsonage of Dr. and Mrs. Fred E. Miller with 24 members present. Ralph E. Shannon spoke on being a Christian businessman, followed by discussion. Everett K. Burham was elected president and Irene Nickerson vice president. Martha Ann Boshart became social chairman and Mary Loveless coffee hour chairman. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Walter A. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Miller
Ralph E. Shannon
Everett K. Burham
Irene Nickerson
Social Chaiman
Martha Ann Boshart
Coffee Hour
Mary Loveless
Miller
Walter A. Smith
Guild Bazaar and Bake Sale Returns This Saturday
The Guild sponsors a bazaar and bake sale set for Saturday with preparations mirroring past years. Proceeds support guild activities and community projects. Local volunteers invite residents to attend and browse festive stalls.
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Guild
Car and bake sale at Presbyterian church a success
The Women’s Service Guild sponsored a car and bake sale at the Presbyterian church which drew support from members who packed food for shut ins. Mrs. Fred Reid Sr volunteered to tidy remaining items while Gene Gorham led as general chairman with several co workers and group leaders assisting throughout the day.
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Presbyterian Church
Women’s Service Guild
Fred Reid Sr
Gene Gorham
Lawrence Wilson
Harve Wilson
Irvin Whitham
John le
Booster Club Dinner at K C Hall Brings Former Members
The Booster Club hosted a Thanksgiving dinner at the K C Hall with a long red and green decorated table. After the meal, attendees enjoyed games and a short musical program led by Bob Dare with his mother as pianist. Mrs. Donald Stout supervised entertainment while several members managed table and kitchen duties. Des Moines guests included Mrs. Roy Daniel and the Woodburns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
K. C. Hall
Bob Dare
George Dare
Fred D. Stewart
Donald Stout
David Kleese
Martin Whittaker
George Jarrard
Ray Landau
Marguerite Hering
L. C. Woodburn
Dale Woodburn
Roy Daniel
Des Moines
S and C Club Meeting at Mrs Fisher Hostess
Mrs. Floyd Fisher hosted the S and C club Thursday afternoon. Plans were made for a pot luck dinner at the next meeting. High score went to Mrs. Ethel Gerot and Mrs. Howard Fisher. low score to Mrs. Agnes Bowman and Mrs. Ina Gerot. Guests included Mrs. Verne Droll and Rita Marie. Next gathering with Mrs. Ethel Gerot on December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Fisher
S and C Club
Ethel Gerot
Howard Fisher
Agnes Bowman
Ina Gerot
Verne Droll
Rita Marie
Surprise Carried Out On Neil Humble Jr
A complete surprise dinner was held last night for Neil Humble Jr at The Pines steakhouse. Neil, a high school freshman, was the honoree at a steak and chicken dinner with attendees including local friends and family.
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Neil Humble, Jr
Neil Humble Jr
the Pines
Neil
Birthday Party Injures Boy Amid Recording Fun
Enan Humble celebrated his 14th birthday with a party arranged by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Granville Humble. The social evening included games and voice recordings later played back to the group. Neil received several cuts while attendees included Masha Bailey Marilyn Cook Marilyn Kelsey Joanna Krabill Janet Grecian Audrey Steele Martha Whittaker Jane Whitehead Pat Nicola Bob Libe Charles Crope Jr Charles Snyder Melvin Snyder Victor Manussier Gary Gorman and the honoree's brothers Norman and Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enan
Granville Humble
Tmaily
Neil
Masha Bailey
Marilyn Cook
Marilyn Kelsey
Joanna Krabill
Janet Grecian
Audrey Steele
Martha Whittaker
Jane Whitehead
Pat Nicola
Bob Libe
Charles Crope, Jr
Charles Snyder
Melvin Snyder
Victor Manussier
Gary Gorham
Brothers Norman and
Douglas
Elaine Rose Weds Wendell Hughes at Presbyterian Church
Elaine Rose daughter of Mr and Mrs I B Rose of New London became the bride of Wendell Hughes in a double ring ceremony at the Presbyterian church here. Rev T K White officiated with palms and candelabra decorating the altar. The couple were attended by Donna Hughes and Lewis Been blossomed of Crawfordsville. The bride wore a gray pin stripe suit with brown accessories and red rose corsage while Miss Hughes wore black with a yellow rose corsage. The mothers wore black dresses with corsages. Elaine Rose is a 1946 Burlington hospital trained nurse and staff at St Luke's Davenport. Wendell Hughes, a Washington native, is a U S Navy veteran and was employed in Davenport at Iowa and Illinois Gas & Electric.
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Elaine Rose
I. B. Rose
New London
Wendell Hughes
Presbyterian Church
John R. Hughes
Washington
T. K. White
Donna Hughes
Lewis
Blossom
Crawfordsville
Miss Hughes
Rose
Hughes
New London High School
Burlington Hospital
St. Luke's Hospital
Davenport
Wyman High School
U. S. Navy
Iowa and Illinois Gas & Elee
Wedding Trip Follows Marriage Ceremony at Pines
After the marriage ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the Pines. The couple then traveled by motor to St. Louis and will be at home after December 15 at 2149 With St. Davenport.
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the Pines
St. Louis
St. Davenport
WRC Plans Turkey Dinner At Legion Hall
Thirty one members of IGA White Post No. 45 WRC met in Legion hall with Mrs Ernest Sat Sunday presiding. New members Edith Weidner and Florence Thomas welcomed. Officers elected include Mrs R J Dawson president and Mrs Floyd Murdock senior vice. Christmas dinner set for December 20 at noon with potluck, 50 cent gift exchange. Donations sent to Marshalltown Soldier Home and Knoxville Home.
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Legion Hall
IGA
White Post No. 45
Ernest Satunday
Edith Weidner
Florence Thomas
Besse Conger
Marshalltown
Knoxville
R. J. Dawson
Floyd Murdock
Beulah Spander
Remps Hampsher
O. E. Sisk
Dora Anderson
O. E. Schmitt
Yon Davis
George Foster
Johnsons and sister travel to Pharr Texas
Mr and Mrs John Thomas and Mrs Mary Jones, the sister of the former, left Columbus Junction to travel to Pharr Texas for reasons not stated.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
John Thomas
Mary Jones
Pharr, Texas
Howard Owens Buys Bloomfield Hotel For Winter Operation
Howard Owens who ran a closing out sale at his Cotter area farm has purchased a Bloomfield hotel and plans to operate it this winter. Naomi Tinll marks her 17th birthday with a family dinner hosted by Mrs. David Tinll. Cecil Skipton hosts a dinner with children and families for their 25th wedding anniversary. Ralph Utter and spouse prepare to travel by car and trailer to southern Texas for winter. Columbus City United Presbyterian adult Bible school holds a Christmas meeting at the manse with a pot luck and gift exchange. Westminster Guild officers for Cotter Presbyterian are elected: Marie Duncan president Gloria McGuire vice president Helen Wilgore secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Owens
Cotter
Bloomfield
David Tinll
Naomi
Cecil Skipton
Ralph Utter
Texas
United Presbyterian Church of
Columbus City
Westminster Ghild
Cotter Presbyterian Church
Marie Duncan
Gloria McGuire
Helen Wilgore
Secretary Violet Tnnear Treasurer and Margaret Quigtey Reporter
Mrs Violet Tnnear serves as treasurer with Mrs Margaret Quigtey acting as reporter in the local organization. The terse notice names two officers and their roles, reflecting a small governance structure.
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Violet Tnnear
Margaret Quigtey
Hospital Births and Admissions Short List
Born December 6 at East Jefferson to Mr and Mrs Max Lee a son. Admissions today include Tillie Caldwell 518 Sc Ave 5 a surgical case and Douglas Stout Crawfordsville tonsillectomy. Dismissals yesterday include Mr and Mrs Lloyd Chalraft Petersburg Ill David R Lewis Columbus Junction and Mrs Harold Strum R 3 plus Mrs James Marsh and daughter 503 So 2nd and Mrs Frank Thompson and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Lee
East Jefferson
Tillie Caldwell
Douglas Stout
Crawfordsville
Lloyd Chalraft
Petersburg
Ill
David R. Lewis
Columbus Junction
Harold Strum
James Marsh
Frank Thompson
Wellman Dismissals List Names and Addresses
Dismissals list includes Mrs Virgil Hering and Ainsworth Virginia Donaldson. Ira White of Winchester Virginia Merie Clark of Richland and Mrs Gail Shuli of Ainsworth appear in the record along with 1004 XP Avenue B.
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Wellman
Virgil Hering
Ainsworth
Virginia Donaldson
Ira White
Winchester
Merie Clark
Riehland
Gail Shuli
Fur Bearing Marshes Ditching Claimed Most Profitable
The U S Department of Agriculture says digging two level ditches in marshes, not for drainage but to fit land for cultivation, may be the most profitable development. Deepened sections protect muskrats and other marsh dwellers in cold climates as shallower parts freeze.
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U.s.da
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Iowa Cornhuskers
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Willits Motor Co
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Madison Square Garden
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L. Eugene Stone
World Wide Syndicate
Willits
K.C. Hall
S & C Club
Jersey Joe Walcott
Louis
Walcott
Lethal
International Soundphoto
WRC
Junction News
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Highway No. 92
Ambulante Service
L.A. Jones
Iowa
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