Vivian Caldwell and Chester Williams wed at Estherville church
Announcement of the marriage of Vivian Caldwell and Chester Williams on Christmas Day at the Estherville Methodist parsonage with Rev. Orthman officiating. The bride, daughter of J and Mrs Jack Caldwell southwest of town, is a trained nurse. the groom, son of Mrs Minnie Hill, studied at Iowa State College and works at Ramseyer hatchery. They plan to live in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Caldwell
Chester Williams
Estherville
Orthman
Williams
Frank Westbrook
Jack Caldwell
Uthwest
Washington
Washington High School
Washington County Hospital
Iowa State College
Ames
Ramseyer Hatchery
Minnie Hill
Mrs Della McBride Hosts Christmas Club Gathering
Mrs Della McBride entertained IX club members with a Christmas exchange around a lit tree. Bridge was played at two tables with Mrs McBride taking high and Mrs Howard Miller second high. Refreshments followed to end the holiday party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della McBride
McBride
Howard Miller
Birthday greetings to local residents and families
Many happy returns are wished today to Claude Mre y near Crawfordsville Wil Edmondson Daryl Hoyle son of Mr and Mrs Howard Hoyle and Carolyn Strong Mrs C H Long of Wyman has a birthday today and Dorothy Marie Hunt of Havre center of Mr and Mrs Homer until three years old today Mrs Magdalene Rich of Stringtown celebrates her birthday today too.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Mrey
Crawfordsville
Wil Edmondson
Daryl Hoyle
Howard Hoyle
Carolyn Strong
C. H. Long
Wyman
Dorothy Marie Hunt
Havre
Magdalene Rich
Stringtown
Hudson Voyage of 1607 First Discovery Attempt
Henry Hudson, an English navigator, began his first voyage of discovery in 1607 aboard a ship seeking a northwest passage. He died in 1611 during later explorations, leaving a legacy of Arctic and Atlantic voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Henry Hudson
Maxwells Host Christmas Covered Dish Supper
U and I club members will hold their annual Christmas covered dish supper Thursday at 6 o clock at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Maxwell. The meeting place has been moved from the original location to the Maxwell residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. and I. Club
Joe Maxwell
Robert Scott to Wed Miss Lucile Vieser in Riverside
Riverside relatives announce the approaching marriage of Robert Scott of Van Horn, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Scott, and Miss Lucile Vieser of Walker, Iowa. The ceremony is set for December 29 at Sacred Heart church in Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Scott
Riverside
Lucile Vieser
van Horn
William H. Scott
Walker
Iowa
Sacred Heart Church
Shebanek
Rose Shebanek
Frank Shimitz
Jews City
William Shebanek
Lone Tree
Emma Shebanek
Davenport
Pauline Edwards and Jerry Holmes Marriage Announced
Columbus Junction announces the marriage of Pauline Edwards to Jerry Holmes of What Cheer. The ceremony occurred Saturday at Monmouth with Paul Smith and a sister-in-law as attendants. The couple will reside in Tipton where Holmes manages the Benteco store. Edwards previously worked in the Farm Loan Office there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Harry L. Edwards
Pauline Edwards
Jerry Holmes
Monmouth
Paul Smith
Helmes
Tipton
Benteco
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Herbert Heinold
Richard
Peoria, Mh
Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced
A prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 9 30 in the home of Mrs J Be Randle at 409 East Madison Street 2702 all are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian — Cottage
J. Be. Randle
East
Madison Street
Social calendar notices for local clubs and events
A roundup of upcoming meetings and activities across local groups. Includes E O W club, Rosemary club, Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, Jack Lee orchestra, Sunshine Community club luncheon, Navajo club, Pythian Circle, Rainbow Girls tea, Bethel Missionary society, Just Us club, W H M S of M E church, U and I club Christmas dinner, and Rebekah Odd Fellows joint installation. Details list dates, times, leaders, and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. W. Club
P. mi
Ernest Garrett
South Ninth Avenue
Rosemary Club
J. B. Walker
C.F. Hall
Jack Lee
Sunshine Community Club
Joe Klopfenstein
Sidney Moore
North Fourth Avenue
Pythian Circle
Claude Tucker
South Third Avenue
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Bethel Missionary Society
Liebel
Kdith Reed
Just Us
Harold Kline
South Marion Avenue
Handcraft Club Showcases Bedroom Accessories
Mrs. Ed Mack, Mrs. Victor Westphal, and Miss Agnes Wheelan led the Handcraft section meeting at Mrs. R. G. Cherry's home. The program titled Bedroom Handicraft featured many handmade quilts sheets pillowcases and other bedroom accessories. Twelve members attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Mack
Victor Westphal
Agnes Wheelan
R. G. Cherry
Class of 1933 Holds First Reunion in Crawfordsville
Graduates of 1933 gathered at Ruth Barnes home on December 26 for their first reunion since graduation. Attendees included Ruth Barnes Talma Clark Kilpatrick Tonyn Davies Cleo Fletcher Allen Spangler Victor Hesseltine Ernest Jones Ted Maxwell Wayne Williams and Eldred Berkshire. Absent were Verlee Orchard Brown Ruth Hauenstein Gerald Rhea Dale Riley Norene Mast and Clarence Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ruth Barnes
Talma Clark Kilpatrick
Tonyn Davies
Cleo Fletcher
Allen Spangler
Victor Hesseltine
Ernest Jones
Ted Maxwell Wayne Williams
Eldred Berkshire
Verlee Orchard Brown
Ruth Hauenstein
Gerald Rhea Dale Riley
Norene Mast
Clarence Fletcher
Christmas Dinner at Waggoner Home
A Christmas family dinner and exchange was held Sunday at the Harvey Waggoner home. A cooperative noon dinner was served with guests including Floyd Harvey and family, Paul Harvey and family, Myr and Tommy Harvey's family, Charles Faulkner and Marjorie of Olds, Riley Provance of Ottumwa, Ed West and Wanda Bowden with daughter Shirley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Waggoner
Floyd Harvey
Paul Harvey
Myr
Tommy Harvey
Charles Faulkner
Marjorie
Olds
Riley Provance
Ottumwa
Ed West
Wanda Bowden
Shirley
Chapter CX P E O Will Meet Monday
Chapter CX P E O Sisterhood will meet Jan 4 with Misses Helen and Edith Orr and Miss Margaret Huston speaking on Highlights in Current Fiction. The annual congregational meeting follows a New Year’s Day pot luck dinner at the United Presbyterian church in Columbus City. Mrs R L Badger’s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
P. E. O. Sisterhood
Helen
Edith Orr
Margaret Huston
United Presbyterian Church
Columbus City
New Year's Day
R. L. Badgers
Surprise party held for McLamores on 26th anniversary
Mrs Emma Black organized a surprise last night at 115 West Jefferson Street to celebrate the twenty sixth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs P H McLamore who recently returned from Rockford Illinois. Guests included Lela McLamore Delphia Howard Ceci Boileau Jennie Estell Walter Williams Nate Black and others. The event featured a decorated table light refreshments and speeches with Nate Black acting as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Black
West
Jefferson Street
P H. McLamore
Rockford
Nate Black
P. H. McLamore
Dau Ter
Lela
Fred Turner
Delphia Howard
Ceci
Boileau
Jennie Estell
Walter Williams
South Ave. B
Nate
West Jefferson Street
Rebekahs to Host Social and Joint Installation
Old Fellows and Rebekahs plan a social tomorrow evening at the Lt. O. O. F. hall with Jack Lee's orchestra. All members should bring guests. On Friday at 7:30 p.m. a regular Rebekah meeting will precede a joint installation of Odd Fellows and Rebekah officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Fellows and Rebekahs
Lt. O. O F. Hall
Jack Lee
Rebekah
Odd Fellows and Rebekah
Pigeons Multiply Raising Nuisance in Iowa Falls
Residents fight a pigeon problem in Iowa Falls after the Ellsworth hospital site was razed. The birds roost on Rock Rup Creek ledges and move to buildings with tile and brick roofs, prompting calls for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Ellsworth Municipal Hospital
Rock Rup Creek
Audubon-Henry Savage Wears Flower In Lapel Daily
Audubon Henry Savage is portrayed as a nature lover who wears a flower in his buttonhole every day regardless of weather. The piece notes his year round floral habit from March to November and his distinct contrast to his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Savage
Savage
Correction in Wag goner Stockman Marriage Names
The Journal corrects yesterday’s Wag goner Stockman marriage notice. The bride is Margaret Waggoner, not Marguerite, and guest Alberta McGaffey appears instead of Alice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waggoner-Stockman
Margaret Waggoner
Marguerite
Alberta McGaffey
Alice
West Chester M E Church Dinner Friday
The annual New Year’s dinner of the West Chester Methodist congregation will be held Friday at noon in the church dining room. A Sunday school election follows in the afternoon. All are invited to attend and asked to bring filled baskets and their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H.M.S
M. E.church
P. E. Babcock
East Jefferson Street
U. and I. Club
Joe Maxwell
Rebekah and
Odd Fellows
West Chester
M. E
Presbyterians to Hold New Year Dinner Friday
The annual New Year dinner at the Presbyterian church will be held Friday at 10 o clock. It is a basket meal with baked chicken, baked beans, salad, spread, pickles, jelly, bread and butter, and pie. Attendees should bring their own table service. potatoes and coffee will be provided for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Local Harmony News Reports Christmas At Homes
Harmony notes Christmas visits and activities with families including Schiebel Kelsey Gideon and Longer households. Ed Heck and Roy Schiebel were among locals visiting and sharing meals as pupils enjoy a weeklong vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Chas
Schiebel
Richard
Roy Schiebels
Davenport
Ed Heck
Ruth Gideon
Randolph Kelsey
Ralph Kelsey
Walter Longer
Gideon
Charlotte Longer
Elmer Roeder
Decorator changes decor daily with seasonal flowers
The subject adjusts his displays each day and in winter imports flowers. He selects the appropriate blooms for every occasion and has a flawless record of consistent choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evry
Ladies Night at Rotary Club Meet
The Rotary Club hosted a Ladies Night with strong turnout for a 6:30 dinner and program. Miss Eunice Acheson, visiting from Bradford Massachusetts, spoke on Psychology in Everyday Life and its practical impact in home school medicine and sales. The evening included group singing and a erudite paper by RR. E B. Shannon while a motion was lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Miss Acheson
Bradford
Mass
Boston
Rotarians
Ed Ralston
E B. Shannon
Africa
Families Celebrate Christmas and New Year Cheer
The text notes gatherings at J W Longer home with Mr and Mrs Glen Anderson and children and Mr and Mrs Randolph Kelsey and children. Pauline Florang spent Christmas Eve and Christmas at Bill Chemlar's home. Best wishes for a Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Anderson
Randolph Kelsey
Walter Longer
J. W. Longer
Pauline Florang
Bill Chemlar
Christmas Dinner Gatherings Across Brighton Homes
Brighton residents shared Christmas with many relatives and friends. The Woodford and Fulton families from Keota Crawfordsville and Richland joined Anson Woodford, Hinkle, Frazey, Koch and Lechner households for festive meals. Guests included Kirks like Os key town and Wayland families, Beatty and Crile homes hosted relatives from Davenport and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jayne Ann
Hinkle
Henry Hinkle
Frank McClean
Ralph Frazey
Harry Bailey
Oakville
J. F. Frazey
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association meeting notice
To policy holders and all concerned. A meeting of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Washington County Iowa will be held at the City Hall in Washington Iowa on January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of
Washington County
Iowa
Washington, Iowa
Hartzell Riverside Takes Possession of Redfield Cafe
Hartzell and Worth Hartzell, long tied to farming near Riverside, Iowa, purchase a Redfield cafe and plan to assume ownership January 1. It marks Hartzell’s first restaurant venture as he prepares to move to Redfield this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartzell
Riverside
Redfield Cafe
Charles Swift
Oral Lantz
New Virginia
Iowa
Jake Lantz
Joseph S. Wieland
Chicago
Paul Meacham
Election of Directors Meeting Notice for Five Townships
Notice sets date January 9th 1937 at 1 30 p m for election of directors from Seventy Six Washington Brighton Richland and Iowa townships and for any other business. Jas J Benda secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brighton
Richland
Iowa
Jas. J! Benda
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. D. McBride
Maxwells
Hanson Store
Piet Vine
Hanson's
Belmont
Hanson
Santa
East Side Square
H. I. Ward & Co
Lamb
Mrs. Cherry
Dept. of Handcraft
Waggoner
Charpet Fae
Lustre
Haldy
Cedar Rapids
McLamores
Rebekahs. O. O. F
West Chester M. E
Presbyterians
W. R. Longer
Rotary Club
Muscatine
Walter Hevde
Virginia
Winfield
Norbert Kurtz
Pleasant Plain
E. W. Garrett
Clifford Garrett
Fairfield
Miss Snyder
Kate Snyder
Kieth Murray
Adel
Orie DeWolf
Delores
Moline
T. B. Davison
Ad McCarty
Beatty
Ralph Garber
Danny
Georgene
Harry Beatty
Betty
Dorothy
Blanche Beatty
George Danfeldt
Virginia Beatty
Leon
Marilyn
W. H. Palmer
West Liberty
Crile
Will Schafer
Clyde Coffin
Jack Lueckenbig
Wayland
Edna Crile
Will Levert
John Suellen
Floyd Arnold
Weldin
C. D. Weldin
John Weldin
Kingston
Rhode Island
Phil Weldin
Brinton
Addie Brinton
Miss Maude
Paola
Kansas
Edward
Kansas City
L. E. Helmick
Mildred
Audrey
Anson Brinton
Mothers Circle
Amos Chapter
Order of de Molays
Ili
Roy Means
Lawerenes Whisler
David Mutro
Hilton Durst
Advisory Council
Executive Council
George Means
George Shuey
Tom Stewart
Will Stewart
Shuey
Syanes
GOATS
Dick Dering
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