Eleanor Peiffer and Merle Dickinson Wed in Des Moines Ceremony
Eleanor Veronica Peiffer and Merle Edward Dickinson were married in a four o'clock ceremony at St James church Des Moines attended by about 100 guests. The bride, a Washington high school graduate and former WAVES member, will continue work as a long distance operator for Northwestern Bell. Dickinson, Brighton high school 1938 graduate, served six years in the navy and now works for Western Electric Des Moines office. An evening reception followed at The Pines with 20 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Veronica Peiffer
Merle Edward Dickinson
Des Moines
Cy Dickinson
Brighton
Elmer J. Peiffer
E. Third Street
H. J. Corcoran
St. James Church
Paul Peiffer
Seymour
Barbara Peiffer
Glen Dickinson
Bob Westlake
Forrest Walker
E. J. Harmeier
Shanghai
China
the Pines
Washington High School
Mr. Dickinson
Brighton High School
Western Electric
Washington Street
New Haven Ladies Aid Meet At Robertson Home
New Haven Ladies Aid met Wednesday at the home of Mrs Helen Robertson with 14 members and three children present. Mrs Maggie Robertson was co host. The group sang Christmas carols, held devotions, then a short business meeting followed by a gift exchange and refreshments. The January meeting will be hosted by Mrs Helen Wolfe with Mrs Pearl Richardson as co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Ladies Aid
Helen Robertson
Maggie Robertson
Robertson
Helen Wolfe
Pearl Richardson
Chester Lodge Hosts Christmas Party for Families
Members of the West Chester Pythian Sisters and their families gathered Wednesday evening at the K P hall for a Christmas party. Gifts were exchanged for the children during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Christmas program delights children with carols and Santa
The event featured entertainment by Sue, Sheila, Danny Hotle, Tommy and Sandra Bauer, Barbara, Karen and Michael Stout, Rosemary Stancer, Jack and Farrel Statler, and others. Sisters sang Silent Night, Knights sang Jingle Bells with Sandra Bauer and Mrs James Stancer on piano. Santa Claus handed out popcorn balls and candy suckers, followed by a cooperative luncheon organized by Mrs Nelson Woodford and Mrs John Hough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Sheila
Danny Hotle
Tommy
Sandra Bauer
Barbara
Karen
Michael Stout
Rosemary Stancer
Jack
Farrel Statler
All Sisters Present
The
Knights
James Stancer
Santa Claus
Theaters Issue Lovers Warning Before Lights After Show
A South American cinema practice warns couples about public displays of affection before turning on lights after each film. The policy aims to curb distractions and maintain order in venues.
Social Calendar Highlights Church and Lodge Events
Social schedules list events for the week including Junior Missionary society at U. P. church at 2 p.m. on Saturday, O. E. S. Christmas party and cooperative dinner at 6 30 p.m. Masonic temple, Odd Fellow and Rebekah family night at 7 30 p.m. I C O F hall, V F W Auxiliary and Post 6 39 p.m. cooperative supper at K C hall, Damascus Shrine 6 30 p.m. cooperative dinner at Masonic temple with 50 cent exchange, and West Chester Pythian Sisters meeting postponed one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Missionary Society of U. P. Church
Church O. E. S
Masonic Temple
Rebekah
I. C. O. F. Hall
V. F. W. Auxiliary and Post
K. C. Hall
Damascus Shrine
West Chester
Birthday notices and wedding anniversaries fill local columns
The community marks multiple observances including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bishop’s 42nd wedding anniversary, the silver anniversary for Jake Christner, and Harvey Wiles’s fourth wedding anniversary. Several birthdays are listed for Janice Metcalf, Charles Leeper, Kay Dawson, and others, with many residents receiving congratulations. Audrey Goldsmith’s birthday is noted with a celebratory journal serenade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bishop
Jake Christner
Harvey Wiles
Everette Orris
James Burdeane
Reuben Burdette
Columbus Junction
Janice Elaine Metcalf
Mack Metcalf
Winfield
Charles Anthony Leeper
Gifford Leeper
Kay Dawson
Rex Dawson
Joe Saforek
Richmond
Carol Hedges
W. B. Dupuis
John Wehr
Gleede F. Dold
Coppock
Alfred C. Brown
Burlington
Maxine Guenther
Billy
Joyce Brewer
Jay Brewer
Charles Murdock
Cloyce Burhan
Carolyn Carbee
Vera Turnipseed
Bob Carson
Paul Horak
Harold Mangold
Patricia Rae Schulty
A. C. Peterson
Journal
Audrey
Claude Goldsmith
Christmas programs and social events at local schools
Christmas program and candy social set for Grand Prairie students Tuesday evening December 23 with Doris Thoman as teacher. Choir rehearsal Sunday at 3:00 for Christian church members. Bethel hosts Christmas program tree and treats Monday at 7:30. Pleasant Ridge also hosts a program Tuesday December 23 at 8:00. Store Honey Dry advises on proper honey storage: cure honey before removal and keep containers dry.
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Grand Prairie School
Doris Thoman
Christian Church
Pleasant Ridge
Unclear listing for Towncraft gauge stock sizes
Gaps in readable text show a listing for Sheer 45 gauge items. Mention of 450 pairs just unpacked. Towncraft brand. Child sizes 14 to 17 and 5 to 9 priced at 2.98 dollars.
Halley's Comet Next Visit Forecast in 1986
Halley's comet, returning every 76 years, has appeared 29 times in history. The next expected appearance is scheduled for 1986, promising a rare celestial display.
Size labeled pricing lines from vintage ad
An old classified style listing shows clothing sizes with price strings. Entries read Size 27 by 27 and Size 18 to 2 dollars for 2 items, Size T to 12 priced at 82.69, and Size 21 to Ste at 3.20.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eleanor Peiffer
Merle E. Dickinson
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Robert Ellott
Lora Smock
Minnie Stewart
Keota
Mrs
Merle Dickinson
New Haven
Robertson Home
Chester Lodge
Nelson Woodford
John Hough
Klein
Harold
Hazel
Mangold
Ares
Ren
Bethel
Mon
Dougall Bros. Cafe
Harry Marlowe
Joe Pease
Ray Watson
Nora Ebner
Mrs. Howard Snyder
Washington, Iowa
Jacquard
Gaymede
Gibson
Men’s Union
the Maid - Rite Sandwich Shop
Ernie Krinker
Lilinae
Curt Long
Les Gilmer
Russel Carter
Gilmere & Long
Skell Service
Gene Thomas
Ballerina
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