Kalona Couple Wed in Wiesbaden Germany
Announcement of Ardell Swartzendruber and Silvia Carl wedding held in Wiesbaden on Friday November 30. Swartzendruber is the son of Clarence and Mrs Swartzendruber of near Kalona. couple to reside at Wiesbaden Adelheidstrate 4 West Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Way Kalona
Ardell ‘Swartzendruber
Silvia Carl
Berlin
Wiesbaden
Germany
Swartzendruber
Clarence Swartzendruber
Near Kalona
Wiesbaden Adelheidstrate
West Germany
Harry Frey
Iowa City
J. Paul Yoder
Kalona
Chanda Michelle
Marlin Miller
Jerry Yoder
Gary Muller
Raymond Brenneman
Nancy Brenneman
J. John J. Miller
Gerhardt Tiessen
Ralph Miller
Ladies Bridge Club
A. A .Jackson
H. L. Grady
Jack Guengerich
C. C. Shimon
V. D. Hochstetler
Hazel Coffey
August Dieckman
H. L. Walker
H. V. Beck
Yoder
Delores Saforek
Chuck Swantz
Howard Spreacker
R. H. Peterseim
Clair Booth
Wallace Gascho
Claude Preston
Richard Dyer
Willis Gingerich
Robert Long
Mary Haberman
Wayland
Melvin Haberman
Ed Haberman
Diane
George Haberman
Tama
Earl Haberman
Des Moines
A. J. Haberman
Rubio Ladies Club Holiday Meeting in Richland
Rubio Ladies Club held its annual Christmas party at the Community Building with 15 members and one guest. Hostesses Evelyn Hesseltine and Lois Watson arranged lunch, gift exchanges, and Christmas decorations. The column notes upcoming activities including a December 12 lunch, December 15 Open House for the Rices, and January 17 meeting with Helen Parcell and Edna Ingle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Long Richland
Rubio Ladies Club
Evelyn Hesseltine
Lois Watson
Marion Lankford
Fritchen
Willard Rice
Rubio Community Building Club
Helen Parcell
Edna Ingle
Dennis Blakely
David Smith
Rubio Friends Church
Ron Farnum
Farnum
Bolivia
Walt Ingle
Bob Ingle
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Bruce Ingle
Pekin
Ill
Mick DeReus
Pella
John
Ida McClurg
Priscilla Club
Clara Hoekstra
Ralph Miller
Otto Emry
Joy Sanders
Jack Hesseltine
Don Long
Long
Charles Archer
Denny
Charlene
Agency
Omer Long
Clay Club
Treat for Life appeal yields small Ainsworth outpouring
In Ainsworth on December 6, UNICEF drive results show only 31 dollars collected and few wrappers in church and business boxes, far short of last year's 100. The 2023 Treat for Life effort lists cash redemption values for six product sponsors and urges households to clip the list for year round use. Parish Council nominations and local club notices fill out a page of community items from Dec. 2 to Dec. 14 events, including a Mary Jo's Madrigal honor and a ninth birthday celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane White Ainsworth
Unicef
Unicef Children’s Fund
Ainsworth
Welch
Miles Laboratories
Robert Gerot
Max White Jr
David Bartman
Eldon Conry
Hooten
Sorosis Club
Gene Stephens
Dale Roberts
Louis Koehler
Pella
Central College
Mary Jo
Acappella
Brenda McCreedy
Burke McCreedy
Stanley McCreedy
Kimberley
Brenda
Jim McCreedy
Bobby
Ronald Ornduff
Kenneth Ornduff
Arlene Kurtz
Moline
Clark Pfeifer
Clark
Margaret Graf
Lockridge
Junior Hi Y Club Offers Snow Insurance
Washington residents are invited to buy snow insurance from the Junior Hi Y Club to clear sidewalks driveways and porches before the next snowfall. The group hopes to raise funds for a club vacation on the ski slopes by offering this service through the YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
YMCA
Social Calendar Highlights For Tuesday to Friday
Community events and club meetings listed across Tuesday to Friday include Tops at 7 p.m. in YWCA room with a 9 p.m. dip, Cyrus Chapter and Zeredatha Council potluck and meeting at Masonic Temple featuring a 50-year certificate, Baptist Faith at Work at 7:30 p.m. and remember White Cross funds, and a 7:30 p.m. Past Noble Grand Circle gift exchange. Wednesday schedule covers CES at 8 p.m., Senior Citizens Movies at 2 p.m., Catholic Daughters at 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Women Circles I and III, Navajo Club luncheon at Wingas, and various church women’s groups with desserts, potlucks, and gift exchanges. Thursday features Prairie Flower Missionary Society, Highland Social Club lunch with changes of place, Independent Club, Antioch Social Club, OES events, Ladies from OES, Women of Moose, Senior Citizens Craft, and several gift exchanges, with mention of an election at 8 p.m. Friday lists Baptist John Vaughn Circle, White Cross collection, Odd Fellows and Rebekahs potluck and a grab bag gift exchange at IOOF Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Cyrus
Zeredatha Council
Masonic Temple
Frank Dunn
White Cross
Noble Grand Circle
Keith Williams Sr
Crawfordsville
Wingas
CWF
Ruth
Esther
Dorcas
Gladys Earls
Rural Women's Club
Dick Ross
VFW
Francis Reed
Linger Longer
Conger House
John Dawson
Fairgrounds
Prairie Flower, Missionary Society
Wayne Knapp
Ghana
Highland Social Club
Y-Wives Room
Sidney Coon
Independent Club
John Kennedy
Antioch Social Club
Alley Lounge
Women of Moose
ISU
YMCA
Reformed Presbyterian Church Women’s Missionary Society
Ray Blair
Friendship Club
Mrrs
Dean Sandburg
William Russell
Walnut Women’s Club
Herbert Ferrell
John Vaughn
Donald Lins
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs Potluck
Beckley forgery case named Jesse James Poindexter
In Beckley West Virginia a man stood to plead guilty to a forgery charge. The defendant was identified as Jesse James John Henry Poindexter with no clear link to the famous outlaw or the steel driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Beckley
W.va
UPI
Jesse James John Henry Poindexter
Poindexter
Harpenden garage imposes $2.50 minimum for small fill
In Reediness England a motorist paid $2.50 for five cents worth of gasoline during an oil crisis. Garage owner Lou Oggelsby defended the policy saying the minimum sale discourages topping up. The driver sought a refund claiming a broken petrol gauge but was told it was his fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpenden
England
UPI
Lou Oggelsby
Oggelsby
Local relatives listed for wedding anniversary and births include Des Moines and Washington links
The notice lists Erma Zelinsky of Stickney Illinois, Roy and Mrs. Kephart at a 55th anniversary for Fred and Mrs. Kephart, birth of daughter Stacio Witthoft at Iowa Lutheran Hospital with Peg Rich as mother, and Ralph Witthoft plus Jim Rich as grandparents. Also Edna Bachman funeral in Hobart Oklahoma, Mrs. Tom Davis visit to Waterloo, Mrs. John Beranek visiting Riverside with Beth and Cathryn, Hubert Beranek family reunion, Edward Beranek great-grandfather, and Jim Wilson surgical patient at Mercy Hospital Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Kephart
Fred Kephart
Roy
Fred
Gary Witthoft
Des Moines
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Stacio
Peg Rich
Ralph Witthoft
Jim Rich
Witthoft
East Lay Street
Iowa
John Beranek
Beth
Cathryn
Hubert Beraneks
Riverside
Northbrook
Ill
Dr. Beranek
Edward Beranek
Kalona
Jim Wilson
Ainsworth
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Ray Longs Hold 50th Anniversary at Fairfield Church
Ray and Mrs. Long celebrate a golden wedding with about twenty-five relatives and friends at the First Christian Church in Fairfield. Nieces and nephews hosted. a three tier cake was served by Mrs. Charles Hotle and Mrs. Jack Hotle. Guests assisted with serving, guest book, and gift table, with special attendees including two of Mr. Longs sisters and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Long
First Christian Church
Fairfield
Charles Hotle
Jack Hotle
Allan Augustine
Russell Gutman
Jon Augustine
Mignon Stout
Hal Hotle
Dick Wells
Jim Sheetz
Cassandra Gittman
Eloise Hazen
Mike Augustine
Brenda
Rebecca Gittman
Mr. Long
Leonard Hardesty
Fred Downing
Surprise 81st Birthday Honored for Mrs Sorrell
Mrs Maye Sorrell was honored with a surprise party Sunday evening for her 81st birthday on Tuesday Dec 11. The event was organized by her daughter Mrs Ruth Dunbar at Mrs Sorrells home with relatives present including Ed Sorrell and family Ronald Armstrong Wilmer Kauffman Denny Sorrell and Dave Sorrell and Mrs Dunbar. Later Sgt Richard Dunbar from Karat AFB Thailand spoke by phone. he departs Jan 4 for shipping to the States and 25 day leave in Washington before reporting to Ellsworth AFB S D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maye Sorrell
Ruth Dunbar
Sorrell
Ed Sorrell
Ronald Armstrong
Wilmer Kauffman
Denny Sorrell
Dave Sorrell
Dunbar
Ainsworth Cubs Plan Bake Sale and Caroling Outing
Cub Scouts of Ainsworth announce a bake sale at Hawkeye Sheet Metal on Friday afternoon December 14 and a December 19 Legion hall meeting at 7 p.m. to go Christmas caroling. Washington De-Men Booster Club sets 8 p.m. Wednesday in the high school gym to hear coaches discuss recent games and prep for a January 9 meeting with University of Town basketball players as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Cub Scouts of
Hawkeye
Legion Hall
De-Men
Washington
University of Town
United Methodist Women Circles hold Friday Christmas meetings
United Methodist Women Circles 4 5 6 and 7 met Friday for Christmas meditations and programs. Circle 4 hosted 17 with music by Mrs Evert Westen and Mrs Mary Schell. Circle 5 had 19 present with a 12 30 potluck hosted by Mrs Edgar Stewart and Mrs Lyle Wilson assisting. Circle 6 gathered 16 members and one guest Mrs J Roland Crandall. program by Mrs Edgar Porter including Christmas thoughts. Circle 7 at Mrs Rademaker home with 15 attendees. organ music by Mrs Rademaker and readings by Mrs T L Brookhart and Mrs Clark Bauer. carols sung together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Women Circles
Harold Klopfenstein
Circle 4
Evert Westen
Mary Schell
Edgar Stewart
Circle 5
Lyle Wilson
Edna Smith
Marel Brown
Stewart
Norman ‘Schoonover
Circle 6
Darrell Ross
Gilbert Mills
William Sitter
J. Roland Crandall
Edgar Porter
Charles Rademaker
Circle 7
Don Birlingmair
Wilbur Watson
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Galen Hartzler
Elam Christner
Herb Hartzler
Leo Christner
Colorado Springs
Colo
Donald Knepp
Tacoma
Wash
Katona
Illinois
Larry Swartzendruber
Errol Bontrager
Norman Bontrager
George V. Fry
Chase Millice
Wellman
Irvin Gingerich
David Fry
Alvin Paulsen
West Branch
Fourth Ward
Cornelia Day
Perdock
M&m Distributors & Importers
Nat'l
Junior Hi-Y
Syiteibens
Christopher Columbus
Wolf's Flower Shop
Christmas
Lquin
Eran
Saiis
North Side Sq
Wade
Ford Motors, Inc
Hall
Wellman, Iowa
Erma Zelinsky
South Harlem Avenue
Stickney, I
Hobart
Okla
Edna Bachman
Harry Dye
Tom Davis
Waterloo
Grant Davis
Ray Longs
Mrs. Sorrell
UMW
W.T
T.V. & Appliance
Mink Boa
Donald Kracaw
Hazel Buwer
Coat Catherine Conway
Helen Watkins
Mrs
Velma Bender
Vincent Weber
Carleton White
Juanita Wilson
Paul Martin
Hose
Walter Pacha
Steven Croley
Clara Rummelhart
Nancy Ballard
Estelle Bartow
Donna Rinner
Lyle C. Wilson
Sandra Miller
Gerry Idle
Christine Keyser
Sara Purpley
Jim Lutz
Mrs. Rex See
Fern Kimmel
Don Minick
Robert Pearson
Ruth Lough Audra Williams
Mary O’conner
Ron Stalder
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