Shirley Blattner Weds Robert Phelps At First Presbyterian Church
Shirley Blattner daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Blattner wed Robert Phelps of Ottumwa son of Mr and Mrs H J Phelps of Fort Scott Kans in a 6 p m double ring ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church. Dr William J Groesheim officiated with organist Mrs Edith M Shields and vocalist Rosemary Jenkins. The bridal party wore lace gowns and carried white and red floral arrangements. A reception followed in the church parlors with guests served cake and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Shirley Blattner
Victor Blattner
Robert Phelps
Ottumwa
H. J. Phelps
Fort Scott
Kans
William J. Groesheim
Edith M. Shields
Rosemary Jenkins
Wanda Blattner
Wanda
Smilax
Donna Patterson
Grinnell
Jane Tanner
Iowa City
Jack Miller
Fairfield
William Putnam
Harry Ramseyer
Robert
Bride-to-Be Honored at Miscellaneous Shower
Hope Bausch of Columbus Junction was honored at a miscellaneous shower Thursday afternoon at Bethel church. Thirty-three ladies and five children attended to celebrate her upcoming marriage to Robert Niffenegger of near Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Bausch
Columbus Junction
Bethel Church
Flora Meyer
May Gideon
Gladys Wulf
Veda Niffenegger
Anton Soucek
Brown
Gray
Martha Henson
Norma Sandburg
Veda Wulf
Grace Shaw
Myrtie Vearson
Ipes
Bausch
Robert Niffenegger
Ainsworth
Pantry Roast Snack from Canned Lunch Meat and Potatoes
Instructions describe roasting two cans of lunch meat joined end to end on a rack in a shallow pan. The dish is frosted with mashed sweet potatoes and topped with dark corn syrup. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
Phelps Couple Wed in Jaurz Mexico Honeymoon Trip
Mr and Mrs Phelps traveled to Jaurz Mexico for their honeymoon. The bride wore a gray suit with black and white accessories and corsage from the bridal bouquet. They both graduated from Northwest Institute of Medical Technology Minneapolis and work at Physicians Clinical Lab Ottumwa. Attendees included guests from Ottumwa Fairfield Sigourney and Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Phelps
Jaurz
Mexico
Northwest Institute of Medical Technology
Minneapolis
Minn
Physicians Clinical Lab
Ottumwa
Mrs Gerdes Hosts Christmas Meeting of Friendly Families
Mrs Harold Gerdes entertained 10 members and eight children at the Friendly Families club Christmas meeting on December 10. The group voted to send a gift to Lucille Frame in hospital with polio. Gifts followed pencil and paper games and contests. Next meeting set for January 14 with Alice Greiner assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Gerdes
Friendly Families Club
Lucille Frame
Alice Greiner
Ruth Johnston
Georgiana White
Home Art Club Hosts Christmas Meeting
The Home Art club met at Mrs. Homer Porter on West Chester Friday for a cooperative dinner and a secret sister gift exchange under a decorated Christmas tree arranged by Mrs Noy Bauer. The afternoon included social time with all members except one present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Art Club
Homer Porter
West Chester
Noy Bauer
Social Calendar Packed with Group Meetings and Holiday Events
Community groups schedule numerous meetings and Christmas activities this week. Ki hall hosts Monday Knights of Pythias and Rainbow Girls. Tuesday brings Altar and Rosary Society, VEW Auxiliary, and other gatherings. several clubs plan dinners and exchanges with Bring own service. A note mentions change of meeting places and a noon Christmas dinner. A included anecdote recalls Roman Emperor Gaius Maximus and Napoleon and Josephine quarrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Ki’ Hall
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
St. James Social Hall
P.m. Vew
Foster Bagge
Pythian Sisters
Jas Brewer
Kolah Club
New Trotman
Zuradatha Council
Women's group notes and Christmas events schedule
The notes list several church and community gatherings including potluck and Christmas parties at Moose hall and Cedar school. Events mention Homemakers Club, St Mary’s Circle, Christian Women’s Fellowship, PEO Chapter 1, Prairie Flower meeting, and various gift exchanges with reminders to bring gifts or pies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of Moose
Moose Hall
Homemakers Club
Neall Trotman
St. Mary's Circle
P.m
Harry Sowden
Christian Women's Fellowship
Ehurel
Lioyd Foster
Whenry Bailey
Prairie Flower Community Meeting
Besse Wead
Harriet Cowner
Knoxville
Circle 1
Women’s Services Guild
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frening Journal
Tanimoto Ree
Shirley Biatiner
Richard Dare
Eva Blattner
C. Ray Helps
Gene Williams
Mr. and
Mrs
Cotor
Ruth Gideon
Alvin Shaw
Charles Wulf
Alice Brown
Phyl
Lis Hardy
Carrie Gray
Veda Nitenegger
Miss Bauseh
Ruth Ann
Stephen Bausch
Miss Bausch
Ruth Bausch
Donut Holes Fern Pastry Shop
Ckxs
Fancy Snowman
Santa Claus
Fern
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Otton Coats
Tom Duncan
Francis Mangold
West Main
City
Lyle Haury
Letts
Iowa
Washington
Howers
Father
Son
HUA
Wolf Floral Co
Wiley and Mrs
Guy Cole
Sigourney
Rock Island
Mrs. Gerdes
Pennsylvania
Nicola
Harmon
spurédeon’s THE @THRIFT
Lincoln
J. B. Hammer
New Haven
Xi Alpha Theta
William Sitter
Presbyterian
Rosemary Club
And
Napoleon
Josephine
Gaius Maximus
Santa
Atchison’s
North Side Square
BE. Ray Bell
P. m
Sam Munson
Perly
Pistone
Brown Motors
Plymouth
West
Madison
South Ave
DE Sotoo
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