Local Holiday Gatherings Across Jeannette Area
Harry Hod Rice of Jeannette and his mother Mrs Belle Gray Rice spend several days with relatives before leaving for Toledo Ohio to join wife and son Tommy. Visitors include Frank and Jessie Rice arriving from Portland and Seattle with Allen Rice from Des Moines upcoming for Christmas. Mary Berdo visits with parents at Iowa State University, while a pre Christmas family party hosted by Mr and Mrs N E B Young featured a turkey cooperative dinner for guests Wade Huffman Etta Glassburner Elsie Gilass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry ‘‘Hod’’ Rice
Jeannette
Perma
Pittsburg
Belle Gray Rice
Charles Kennedy
Toledo
Ohio
Tommy
Harry Rice
Frank
Jessie
N. EB. Young
Mary Elizabeth
Wade Huffman
Wayland
Etta Glassburner
Elsie
William Gilass
Mrs Hoyle Hosts Shower For Bride-To-Be Stam
A miscellaneous shower was held at Mrs. Daryl Hoyle's home honoring Mrs. Junior Stamm ering with 34 guests and several children present. Gifts were arranged under a bridal doll beneath a blue umbrella as guests wrote advice and admired presents. Refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Hoyle
Junior
Marion Sheetz
John Simmering
Daniel Hesseltine
Christmas visits and local notices from Onarga area
Community announcements list holiday visits by students and families from Onarga Ill and beyond. Includes free children’s show at State Theater, Christmas travel, visits to radio station WHO, and gift requests for car parts and baking needs. Also mentions local businesses and historical notes on early milk packaging.
Tawees Social Calendar for the Week
Tawees social calendar lists events at Odd Fellow and Rebekah family night Monday at C. F. hall Tau p.m. Tuesday includes Vv. F. W. Auxiliary and Post cooperative supper at K. C. hall Bring 25 cent gift for exchange Damascus Shrine cooperative dinner at Masonic temple Regular meeting at 8 p m followed by Christmas party with 50 cent gift exchange West Chester Pythian Sisters meeting postponed one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Tau P.m
Adi
C. C. F. Hall
F. W
K. C. Hall
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
West Chester Pythian Sisters
Local holiday gatherings span families in Iowa and beyond
Dr and Mrs H W James of Silver City New Mexico visit Mrs E B Hammer and relatives as they drive through. William Hammer a State University of Iowa student arrives for Christmas with plans to spend part of vacation in Nebraska. Christine T Walker of Oklahoma City arrives to spend holidays with her son in law and daughter S C McCleery and grandson Bill. Pre Christmas reunion at J H Thompson home features turkey dinner and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauree Applegate
Wise
John W. Applegate
Miss Applegate
LaCrosse Teachers College
John Applegate
Chicago
Applegate
Margaret
H. W. James
Silver City
N. Mex
E. B. Hammer
William Hammer
State University of Iowa
Nebraska
Christine T. Walker
Oklahoma City
Oak
S. C. McCleery
Bill
J. H. Thompson
C. A. Thompson
Charles
Ainsworth
Royal Robertson
Keota
Zear Hinshaw
Homer Porter
Priscilla
Grinnell College
Janet
Clifford
David Bauer
Ray Hough
Sharon
West Chester
Robert Thompson
Sigourney
Clyde Thompson
Glenn Thompson
Ed Squire
Everett
Illeah Farrier
Maurice
Caroll
Iowa State College
Christner Couple Celebrates Silver Anniversary at Wayland
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Christner marked their silver wedding anniversary with a postnoon open house at their Wayland home attended by 60 relatives and friends. Hosts and hostesses included Mrs. Cecil Riley and Mrs. John Sehroli with guests Ailis Vansant and J C Wenger pouring. evening refreshment hosts were Mrs. Harold Neff and Mrs. Charles Zehr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Christner
Wayland
Cecil Riley
Christner
John Sehroli
Ailis Vansant
J. C. Wenger
Harold Neff
Charles Zehr
Wehr Family Holds Annual Christmas Dinner At Home
Members of the Wehr family gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Owen Wehr’s home in Haskins for their annual Christmas dinner served cafeteria style. The event featured Christmas decorations, a gift exchange, and an afternoon of visiting. Attendees included Ralph and Alice Jean Wehr of Wayland, Chester and Marsha Rice of Richland, Ted Kann and Daryl of Fairfield, Larry and Maxine Shearer with Davenport ties, and several other Wehr relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wehr
Owen Wehr
Haskins
Ralph Wehr
Alice Jean
Wayland
Chester Rice
Marsha
Richland
Ted Kann
Daryl
Fairfield
Larry Shearer
Maxine Wehr
Davenport
Albert Weir
Alice Wehr
Larry
Harold Wehr
Tommy
Mayor Finely Fines Keota Man for Intoxication Costs
Mayor G. Mace fines James Lyle of Keota twelve dollars and nine cents for land costs tied to the intoxication charge. The action was recorded this morning by city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. ©. Mace
James Lyle
Keota
Christmas program at South Prairie school
Patrons enjoyed a cooperative dinner at the South Prairie school house with red candles and pine decorations. Pupils presented a Christmas program featuring Delbert Hoyle Bertha Hoyle Elaine Wulf Joyce Norton Bob Applegate Shirley Applegate James Jack Francis Patty and Mary Jo Peiffer. Ruth Gideon teaches at South Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Prairie School
Delbert
Bertha Hoyle
Elaine Wulf
Joyce Norton
Bob
Shirley Applegate
James
Jack
Francis
Patty
Mary Jo Peiffer
Ruth Gideon
South Prairie
Methodist Choir Cancels Practice This Week and Next
Notice to all choir members no practice this Wednesday or next due to the holidays. Choir leadership asks members to plan accordingly and stay tuned for updates.
Ocean-Mined Magnesium Seen as Nearly Exhaustless
A historic note explains magnesium sourced from the sea as one of the few minerals considered inexhaustible, highlighting its abundance and potential long-term availability for industry.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Rice
Portland
Ore
Jessie Rice
Seattle
Wash
Allen Rice
Des Moines
Leigh Soule
Dayton
Washington
Mary Berdo
Mrs
Henry Berdo
Mrs. Hoyle
Barbara
Aunt Hattie
Cousin Sue
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Bill Simerman
Onarga Military School
Onarga, Ill
Wayne Simerman
State Theater
Grover Custer
Darlene
Marion Reeves
WHO
Nicola & Harmon
W. H. Smart
S. Third Street
Iowa Avenue
Dad
Delco
Ross Motor Service
Town Southern Utilities
Donn Nelson
Jessie A. Henderson
Coe’s Cafe
Carter
John Perdock
Parker House
Fern Pastry Shop
Mary Ellen Duensing
Washington, D. C
Arthur Duensing
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Geraldine Bartow
Barbara Etter
Betty Stewart
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
E. W. Hatcher
Earline
Waterloo
Garret’s
Johnston’s
Mrs.McDonald’s. Phillips Drug Store
W. G. Eldridge
Champaign, Ill
WW. S. Eldridge
Waynee Simerman, Sr
Wed
Crane
Robert Porter
Roberta Ann
Fort Knox, Ky
Porter
Redlinger
Iisses
Washington Fruit Market
Julius and
Marsha Kunik
Ivan Rehmel, Harold Luers
Darlene Sheets, Ronny Gray
Bunte's
del Monte
del Monte & Dole Pineapple
Peanut Brittle
Florida Juice Oranges
McIntosh
Jonathan Apples
State of Washington
Jonathan
Heinz Ketchup
Brown’s Shoe Fit Co
Woliday
Gil
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Fern
Christners
Serez
Don Stutsman
Corn Belt
Turkey Farms
the Pines
E. Wash
Hermans
Coats
East Side Square
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