Honor William Libe On 90th Birthday
William Libe celebrated his 90th birthday with a noon duck dinner at home attended by his son and daughter-in-law Karl and Mrs Libe. Neighbors plan an informal party on West Madison Street this evening to honor the resident who enjoys Washington friends visiting his home but cannot travel downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Libe
Karl Libe
Jennie Curl
Libe
West
Madison Street
Washington
Presbyterian Morning Prayer Meeting At The Church
A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will gather at 9 30 Wednesday at the church located at 27012.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Births and admissions at area hospitals this weekend
At the hospital, Mr and Mrs Raymond Britten Keota welcomed a daughter at 5 52 p m Saturday. Mr and Mrs Harold Dickinson Richland welcomed a daughter at 10 45 a m Saturday. Admissions include Mrs Carrie Lenley Brighton for medical, Peter Paul Graber Crawfordsville with appendectomy, and several others for medical or surgical care today and yesterday. Discharges include Mrs Harold Brenneman and daughter Wellman, Mrs Walter Marner and daughter Wellman, Mrs Ivan Marston 215 E 6th, and Mrs Laurene Hagist Brighton today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Britten
Keota
Harold Dickinson
Richland
Carrie Lenley
Brighton
Peter Paul Graber
Crawfordsville
Cal Duncan
Columbus Junction
Howard Snyder
Surgical
H. N. Foston
James Miksch
Ainsworth
Jin. Stancer
West Chester
Anna Daering
Harold Brennieman
Wellman
Walter Marner
Ivan Marston
Laurene Hagist
Arthur Rathmel
Jean McCrabb
David Fisher
Columbus
Clothing for Women Spending Gap vs Men
The article notes that the average American woman spends about 45 percent more on clothing than men, highlighting gendered consumer patterns.
December Meeting of West Chester Woman's Relief Corps
Fourteen members of the West Chester Women's Relief Corps met at the K P hall for their December meeting. Officers elected include President Mrs Frank Kleese Sr Vice President Mrs T R Poore Jr Vice President Mrs John Hough Treasurer Mollie Tierney Chaplain Mrs John Robertson Conductor Mrs Nelson Woodford and Guard Mrs Earl Long. Installations set for January 22 with a potluck noon dinner for the attendance contest winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester, Women’s Relief Corps
K. P. Hall
Frank Kleese
T. R. Poore
John Hough
Mollie Tierney
John Robertson
Nelson Woodford
Earl Long
Lydia Kucera to Wed Mr Votruba in Idaho Ceremony
Relatives in Washington received invitations to the wedding of Lydia Kucera of Buhl Idaho and Mathew J. Votruba son of Mrs. Bessie Votruba of Des Moines. The ceremony will be at the First Christian church in Buhl with the couple residing in Lake City Iowa after January 10 at 216 Woodland Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mathew J. Votrubs
Bessie Votruba
Des Moines
Lydia Kucera
Buhl
Idaho
First Christian Church
Woodland Ave
Lake City
Iowa
Post Nuptial Party for Mrs Dickinson Highlighted
Mrs Eleanor Peiffer, now Mrs Merle Dickinson, received a post nuptial courtesy from Mrs Fred Reid Jr. Northwestern Bell operators gathered Friday at the Dr Fred Reid home for a miscellaneous shower. Christmas decor and a tree laden with gifts framed the festivity. Guests penned hints and recipes for the bride as festive refreshments ended the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Peiffer
Merle Dickinson
Fred Reid, Jr
Northwestern Bell Telephone
Fred Reid
Holiday Dinners and Visitors Lookback in Local Homes
Mr and Mrs Henry Groth of Rock Island Illinois were weekend guests at the Fox home. Florence Cloudas joined them visiting with Merle Eckels. Marie Hamilton returned to Chicago after an over Christmas stay with Wylie Anderson and Ralph Martin. Florence Miller heads home to Rockford after Christmas with J W Miller family. Irene Yard was a business visitor in Ilena City today. M H Luman of Anita stayed a week visiting daughters Leoneet Wheatley and Lewis Meadden families. Ardith Wead remains in Oxford Junction visiting grandparents John Miller after Christmas with Robert Wead family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Groth
Rock Island, Il
C. P. Fox
Rock Island
Florence Cloudas
Merle Eckels
Marie Hamilton
Chicago
Wylie Anderson
Ralph Martin
M. H. Luman
Anita
Leoneet Wheatley
Lewis
Meiadden
Ardith Wead
Oxford Junction
John Miller
Robert Wead
Miller
Tom Duncan's Shop Announces Grand Opening Sale
Mrs Emma Brown and her sister Mrs Lena Horn spent a two day holiday visit in Pulaski with their daughters in Iowa City. Mr and Mrs Don Burger of Itniapolis Ill returned to their home after joining Mr and Mrs Fred Burger at a Nevada holiday visit. Alec Gillis recovering at Forrest Henry home received a Christmas wrist watch from Keola Legion members. Springfield Illinois relatives visited the Henty home. Christmas dinner and gifts hosted by Howard L McCleery family. Sam McCleery and Bill Ad ile Harmon with Mrs Christine Walker attended. Mrs Walker of Oklahoma City visits the San McCleerys. Earl Lambert and Truman Johnson joined Elmer Durst family for Christmas dinner in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Brown
Pulaski
Lena Horn
Don Burger
Itniapolis
Hll
Fred Burger
Nevada
William Dial
Alec Gillis
Forrest Henry
Mrs. Gillis
Keola Legion
Mr. Gillis
Father
Springfield
Henty
Howard L. McCleery
Nic
Sam McCleery
Bill Adele Harmon
Christine T
Earl Lambert
Truman Johnson
Iowa City
Elmer Durst
RE. J
Kendall Kellerstrass
San Francisco
Calif
Kellerstrass
Dell Walker
Bill Brown
Des Moines
Gordon Carstenson
Kim
Sigoorney
R. M. McCullough
Austin
Texas
Burlington
Rodney Kephart
Jim Swazil
Kephart
McClulioughs
Chicago
Holiday visits fill West Chester and nearby towns
A string of Christmas and New Year visits occupies families across West Chester, Colusa Junction, and surrounding areas. Craynes, Mayhews, Kemp, Allen, Draper, Chapmen, and Patchin households share gatherings, travel plans, and a few relocations, with several members heading to San Francisco, Johnston Island, and Chicago.
Busy Bee Club Weaves Plans and Muffin Craft Session
The Busy Bee club gathered Saturday with nine members two leaders Mrs Dan Guy and Mrs Melvin Schricker and guest Nancy Wilson. Beverly and Dorothy Guy demonstrated muffin baking while couples cooked eggs to their liking. Plans for a January 14 breakfast meeting with Beverly Gary were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Club
Sevilla
Donna Mae Nelson
Dan Guy
Melvin Schricker
Nancy Wilson
Beverly
Dorothy Guy
Dorothy Schnicker
Beverly Gary
Leah Anderson-John Foster Repeat Vows At Crawfordsville Church
Leah Eleanor Anderson and John S. Foster wed in a double ring ceremony at the Crawfordsville Methodist Church. The bride, a State University of Iowa graduate, will live in Iowa City after Feb. 1. The reception followed with 200 guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Anderson
John Foster
Leah Eleanor Anderson
Howry Anderson
Crawfordsville
John S. Foster
Mr. Foster
Clarence Foster
Bloomfield
Clifford Ott
Joyce Gault
Cedar Falls
Clarence Junior Despain
Mr. Pleasant
Miss Gault
Mr. Despain
Melotte
Group Cards and Holiday Dinner at Stutsman Home
Mr and Mrs Don Stutsman hosted a group of former school friends at The Pines for a 6 30 dinner then at their home for ecards and visiting A gift exchange was held and refreshments served Attendees included Mr and Mrs Dick Marshall Mr and Mrs Ira Morrison Mr and Mrs Don ald Hoffman all of Iowa City Paul Peiffer of Seymour Robert Woehler of Ainsworth Mr and Mrs Roger Lance Mr and Mrs Dick Ross Mr and Mrs Charles Lemley Bonnie Simpson and Donna Sellers Mrs Edward Mc Cutcheon could not attend the dinner but joined later at the Stutsman home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Stutsman
the Pines
Stutsman
Dick Marshall
Ira Morrison
Donald Hoffman
Iowa City
Paul Peiffer
Seymour
Robert Woehler
Ainsworth
Roger Lance
Dick Ross
Charles Lemley
Bonnie Simpson
Donna Sellers
Edward McCutcheon
Stussman
American Jesuit Priest Among 23 Killed in Karachi Air Crash
Rev Father J G Sloan of the Patna mission was identified among 23 dead when a Dakotah transport crashed near Korangi outside Karachi. The plane carried 19 passengers and four crew and was en route to Bombay. Officials called it the worst disaster in Indian aviation history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karachi
Pakistan
J. G. Sloan
Father Sloan
Patna
Bombay
Korangi
Navajo Prosper Under Invaders Unlike Other Tribes
The Navajo Indians may have become richer and more populous under an invading force, a claim that suggests unique resilience and adaptation.
Mrs Earl Miller Is Honored At Shower
Mrs Earl Miller formerly Eunice Line of Ainsworth was honored at a miscellaneous shower Saturday December 27 at her sister in law Mrs Richard Greenblossom home. Twenty one guests enjoyed entertainment by Mrs Glen Miller including a mock wedding with bride Mrs Paul Hazerett and groom Mrs Pill Trotter. The event featured a drum procession and a blue and white luncheon hosted by Mrs Richard Beenblos som and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Miller
fEunice
Ainsworth
Richard Greenblossom
Pelka
Paul Hazerett
Myrna Marie
Pill Trotter
Larry Trotter
Don Fry
Glen Beenblossom
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. N. Anwyl
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Fern Pastry Shop
FERN
Vienna
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
WRC
Mr. Votruba
Dickinson
John Pratt
John M. Pratt
Second Street
Sam Sigafoose
Florence Miller
Rockford, Ill
Mrs
J. W. Miller
Irene Yard
Ilena City
Tom Duncan
Shop For Women
Harold Teets
Maurella Dee
Walker
Bill Crayne
Mr. Crayne
Floyd Crayne
Ed Mayhew
H. L
G. W. Manussier, Jr
Sue Elizabeth
Cedar Rapids
San Franisco
Johnston Island
Hawaii
Captain Manussier
State Theatre
Orville Kemp
Merilyn
Lenox
O. C. Kemp
Colutabus Junction
Chester Allen
Roger Chapmen
Davenport
J. A. Godwin
Don Howard
Roosevelt College
Ross Motor Service
Eod
Harvey Patchin
Mitchell
Ira Hough
Lloyd Neiswanger
Isaac Conrad
Wayland
H C. Hull
Carlisle
Verne Pangborn
Pangborn
Nebraska State Board of Health
Nelson Sisters
Lincoln
Nebr
St. Mary’s Circle
Marston’s
Skelgas
J. B. D. Martin
Thomas E
Small Son
Moline
Ill
Eugene
George Dillon
Wiliam Martin
Bruce
Martin
A. L. Griffith
D. N. Arwyl
Robert Martin
Mrs. Martin
Harvey Davis
Claire
Della Humphreys
F. E. Humphreys
Jean
Robert and
Dale
E. V. Humphreys
Calvin
Adeline
Speedway
Fred Jones
Bob Unzicker
Randy
Les Jones
Tom West
University Hospital
Tues
Wed
Speedway Food Store
Robert Hartsell
Starr
Kirksville, Mo
John Boren
Chariton
C. R. Statler
Julia Hawkins
Roy Durian
Mrs. Israel of
Fox Hunt
Dublin
Stella Palmer
Stuart
E. G. Butterbaugh
Mrs. Butterbaugh
Miss Palmer
Donald Sands
Naneilee
Phyllis Anderson
Grundy Center
Harold Jepsen
Dysart
Ella Cherry
Zion, Ill
H. G. Simpson
Bonnie
Pella
Miss Simpson
Orleath Vogelaar
Eva Crawford
Bert Cauthen
Stockton
Corbin Crawford
Old Nurse’s Home
Harry Dye
Hobart
Oklahoma
Phil Weldin
Darrel Foss
W. L. Gates
Alice Adair
Lucy Jewett
Jacksonville
Elaine Balhorn
Keystone
Doris Bird
Clinton
Wilma Wooley
Dorothy Rees
Evelyn Williams
Ruth Rich
Foster
State University of Iowa
Manchester High School
Porter Baird
Ronald and
Ottumwa
Henry Kline
Kenneth Foster
Grant and
Jenine
Clyde Gates
Dell Bollman
Cargile Bollman
Familly
James Chandler
Glenn Chandler
Judy
Bill
Chalmer Boyer
Chas. Bailey
Sam Holcomb
R. L. Ross
D. L. Ross
F. R. Mauthe
Frank Anderson
H. M. Dodder
J. W. Nethergall
D. R. Applegate
Bob Gates
Kalona
John I. Foster
Chamberln Comets
Mediapolis
Comets
Columbia
Chamberlin Bros
The
E. Wash
Willits Motor Co
Seatonk
C. Vv. Grall
John W. Lex
Burt
Lemmon
Jewelry East Side Square
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!