Miss Almeda Beenblossom Weds Milan Thompson
Miss Almeda Beenblossom married Milan Thompson last evening in the Baptist parsonage with Rev M C Carstensen presiding. Relatives from Ainsworth and Washington witnessed the single ring ceremony as the couple begins life in an East Washington street apartment above Mayo's bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Montgomery Ward
Washington
Washington County
Thompson
Washington High School
William Jewel Baptist College
Liberty
University of Iowa
Iown City
Lg.a
Mayo's Bakery
East Washington Street
Supper Club Hosts Cooperative Dinner and Bridge
On December 22 the Saturday supper club met at Mr. and Mrs John Buenneke home for a cooperative dinner and bridge. Guests included Mr. and Mrs I F Lambert with Violet Lambert winning the women’s high score and Orie O Connor capturing the men’s high score. The festive Christmas tree and decorations set a merry tone as a Christmas exchange occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
John Buenneke
I. F. Lambert
Violet Lambert
Orie O'Conner
Hawaii Uses Two National Anthems in Performances
Hawaii maintains two national anthems with The Star Spangled Banner played at concerts alongside Hawaii Pona known as Hawaii Pon, historically linked to King Kalākaua and the Hawaiian monarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
United States
Hawaii Pond
Kalakaua
Light Bearers Entertained Monday at Ramseyer Home
The Light Bearers class of the Presbyterian church were guests of Gwendolyn Ramseyer. Jean Manxold led devotions. A mission letter from an Indian school was read. The program included piano pieces by Dorothy Putnam and Gwendolyn Ramseyer, a Velma Zook story, Louise Hunt clarinet, Marie Blattmer drum, Billy Putnam recitation, Harry Ramseyer Jr. vocal, followed by games and Christmas refreshments. Next meeting to be with Jean Masson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Jean Manxold
Gwendolyn
Dorothy Putnam
Ramseyer
Velma Zook
Louise Hunt
Marie Blattmer
Billy Putnam
Harry Ramseyer, Jr
Jean Masson
United States Naval Academy Ensign Rank Explained
The Naval Academy trains midshipmen for Navy commissions. After four years of seamanship tactics and gunnery training, each graduate becomes an ensign, a rank equivalent to a second lieutenant in the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy
Navy
Army
Prosperity and Industry Property’s Right Hand
A fragmented note contrasts prosperity and industry with frugality as guiding principles. The phrase links Prosperity and Industry Property to frugality as a balanced approach, suggesting a cautionary or instructional tone about economic behavior.
Thank you note from community event attendees
A brief expression of gratitude is offered to all participants and supporters. The message acknowledges sincere appreciation for the collective effort and presence at a recent community gathering.
Social Calendar Highlights From Local Lodges and Clubs
Damascus Shrine No 10 reg meeting at 8 p m Masonic Temple Visiting members welcome VFW post and auxiliary Christmas party for members and children at KC hall Parents to bring gifts for their children Ladies to bring sandwiches and table service IX club meets at 2 pm Mrs Howard McBride East Main Christmas exchange and parties by Eastern Star and families at 630 dinner Bring table service dish to pass sandwiches and ten cent toy per family member Visiting members invited
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Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
V.F.W. Post and Auxiliary
P m
K. C
Howard McBride
East Main Street
Eastern Star and Families
Birthday Greetings From West Chester And Pilotburg
Miss Ruth Haffen of West Chester Charles Adams and Marenerite Vodicka both of Pilotburg Mrs Sam Marsh of Ainsworth and Mrs Kathryn Bartosky aged eighty six today Mr and Mrs W L Strain of Keota celebrate their twenty seventh wedding anniversary Helen Little daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Little has a birthday Sherm Crones birthday noted among today’s celebrations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Haffen
West Chester
Charles Adams
Marenerite Vodicka
Pilotburg
Sam Marsh
Ainsworth
Kathryn Bartosky
Mayme Burich
W. L. Strain of
Keota
Journal Three Quarter Century Club
Helen Little
Mrs
Lloyd Little
Grandma Statler Birthday Dinner Guest in Keota
The annual birthday dinner for Grandma Statler was hosted by her son and daughter in law in Keota. She will turn 79 tomorrow. Attendees included numerous Statler relatives and friends from Keota Brighton Ainsworth Iowa City Kalona and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma” Statler
Co. R. Statler
Keota
Walter Dillon
Everette
Anna Sheetz
Burl
Nettie Statler
Chris R Brinning
Forrest Brinning
Margery
Rita Ruth
Brighton
Charlies Plecker
Marlin
Ainsworth
Hugh Phipps
Iowa City
Alice Sleighster
Kalona
Doyle Plecker
Mies Berniece Derby
Washington
Daughters of Union Veterans Hold Yearend Meeting
The Daughters of Union Veterans met in the G A R hall for a brief yearend business session with strong attendance. At the next meeting on January 4 officers will be installed with Mrs Scott Wilcox acting as installing officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
G. A. RR
Scott Wilcox
Cedar Pupils Have Dinner Program at Cedar School
The Cedar school in Franklin township hosted a two course dinner at 1 o'clock Friday. Mrs. Whitrig led the event with pupils and committees decorating for Christmas with Santa Clauses trees and candles. After dinner the pupils sang, spoke, and held a Christmas exchange. County nurse Miss Jorpeland attended and gave a talk appreciated by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitrig
Cedar School
Franklin Township
Jorpeland
Memorial Horseshoe in Lancaster Street Becomes Timeless Landmark
A Lancaster street houses a centuries old horse shoe embedded by a Duke of Lancaster’s horse after losing a shoe over 500 years ago. Since then the shoe has been kept in constant repair with a new shoe replacing the worn one every few years as a historical landmark per Collier's Weekly.
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Lancaster
England
Duke of Lancaster
Collier’s Weekly
Delicous Holiday Candies from Mrs Frederick’s Cookery
A readable guide by Mrs Christine Frederick on fondant bases for chocolate creams and bonbons. It explains two fondant types, a simple water fondant and a richer cream fondant, plus steps to flavor, shape, and dip centers with chocolate and coatings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Frederick
Distance fascinates Hi Ho explains city mystery
Hi Ho the sage of Jhinatown says distance fascinates and that learned men explain stars yet remain ignorant of earthly mysteries found within a single city block of their homes in this quoted passage.
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Hi Ho
Jhinatown
Wild Fowl Breeding Grounds lie in Canada This Year
The article notes that only about 15 percent of United States wild fowl breed domestically, with major breeding grounds for the continental duck crop located in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Recent Nuptials of Shalla Clanin in Peoria Ceremony
Olive Clanin daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Clanin of Smithfield Illinois married Duane Shalla son of Charles Shalla north of Washington in a December 19 ceremony at First Methodist church Peoria Rev Charles VanDettum officiated single ring ceremony Attendants included Dolores Shalin and Robert Clanin A three course dinner followed at Delicatessen cafe The couple plan to reside on the Shalla family farm north of Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Clanin
Smithfield
Olive
Duane Shalla
Charles Shalla
Washington
First Methodist Church
Peoria
Charles VanDettum
Dolores Shalin
Robert Clanin
Jay Hawarter
Annabell Claybergh
Cuba
Tl. High School
Shalla
Washington High School
Miss Waggoner Feted At Bridal Shower In Home
Mrs. Myrtle Waggoner entertained thirty five relatives and friends Saturday evening at a miscellaneous shower in her home honoring her daughter Mauree, who is to wed Lewis Stockman of Rock Island TI. Guests enjoyed cards, music, and singing by the Brock brothers, received many gifts, and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Waggoner
Mauree
Lewis Stockman
Rock Island
Brock Brothers
James Sexton Weds Miss Dixson In Minneapolis
Announcement of the marriage of Dorothy Dixson to James Sexton, formerly of Washington, in Minneapolis on Sunday at 1 p m. A brown velvet dress with gold trimming described. Mrs J Q Sexton attended. couple to Aurora Indiana for Christmas at Mrs H M Lee’s home. They plan to reside in Far zo North Dakota where Sexton works for Coca Cola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Dixson
James Sexton
Washington
Minneapolis
Minn
J. Q. Sexton
J. O. Sexton
Aurora
Inl
H. M. Lee
Mr. Sexton
Coca-Cola Company
Farzo
N. D
Riverside Lodge Elects Its Officers
Riverside, Dec. 22 The Royal Neighbor lodge elects officers for the coming year led by Oracle Mrs. Frances Moss and vice oracle Mrs. Mary Soukup. Installation set for January 8 by Ainsworth lodge with a potluck supper to follow. Whist Club holds Christmas party at Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Dautremont home with prizes awarded and plans for next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Oracle
Frances Moss
Mary Soukup
June Laney
Clara Rath
Mary Kinger
Fannie Meeks
Ruth Havel
Garth Laney
Inner Sentinel
Mary Mapel
Outer Sentinel
Josephine Klein
C.V. Dautremont
Clement Mottet
Ya O'Loughlin
KF. E. Blythe
R. H. Heligman
R. I. Heligman
A. H. Pogege
Edward Bushek
William O'Loughlin
Dry-Cured Bacon Method Described in 19th Century Text
The article explains a dry curing method where bacon cuts are packed tightly in airtight containers with a light sprinkle of salt sugar and nitrate or nitrate of soda between pieces and left to cure.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Almeda Beenblossom
Milan Thompson
Buenneke
Lustre
Better Beauty Shops
Haldy’s
Cedar Rapids
Hanson
Kiva Blake
Juanita Mathers
Faye Swickard
Johnnie Rohrer
Kad. Hanson
The
Hanson Co
Aga
Sherm Crone
D. of V. Business Meeting
Cedar
Boston
Pella
Miss Dixson
Riverside Lodge
Roosevelt
White House
Mildred Showalter
Barbara Sherman
National Tuberculosis Association
Journal
Graham Organization
Grahams Department Stores
You
New York Life Insurance Co
D. Rodney Davis
Gao
MTNA
Dick Daring
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