Bride of Dr Dwyer Wed in Clinton Chapel Decor
Miss Helen Virginia Johnson daughter of Mrs G F Johnson of Davenport married Dr William D Dwyer of Washington in the Chapel of Mount Saint Clair Clinton. Nuptial mass at 830 am Rev Edward J O Conner Davenport officiant. Attendants included Attorney and Mrs Clay LeGrand of Davenport. Reception and honeymoon to follow with home in Washington after January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Virginia Johnson
G. F Johnson
Davenport
William D. Dwyer
Washington
Chapel of Mount, Saint Clair College
Clinton
Edward J. O’connor
Saint Ambrose College
Lafayette
D. F. Dwyer
Wilton Junction
College of Dentistry
University of Iowa
Sheila Ross Hosts Seventh Birthday Party
Thirty-six children attended a birthday party at the Darrell Ross home to celebrate Sheila Ross's seventh birthday. Games were played with older girls helping the younger children, and the guest of honor opened presents near the Christmas tree before refreshments. Chocolate Santa Clauses served as favors and holiday napkins were used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Ross
Mrs Ross
Sheila
Family Dinner Held at Stephens Home Near Washington
The Stephens family hosted a Christmas dinner yesterday noon at their home southeast of Washington. Mrs. Stephens and daughter Myria served turkey at three tables, followed by gift exchange, games, ice cream and cake. Also present were Bruce Dill and son Boyd, Joe Wilson and son Ralph, Ralph Howell and son Willard, and William McGinnigs and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
Boyd Stephens
Washington
Myria
Malcolm Montgomery
Bruce Dill
Boyd
Joe Wilson
Ralph
Columbus Junction
Ralph Howell
Willard
Crawfordsville
William McGinnigs
Program Dance Social at I O O F Hall Evening
A program at the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs family social drew over 100 attendees. Highlights included a whistling solo Whispering Hope by Mrs. Lloyd Easter with accompaniment by Mrs. Fred D. Stewart, several playlets by local performers, multiple musical numbers, and an after-program dance with orchestra. Wayne Lambert and wife chaired the social committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Lloyd Easter
Fred D. Stewart
Helen
Hazel Simmering
Naomi
Dorothy Johnson
Dixie
Maxine Simon
Emily
Mildred
Barbara
Viasta
Ella
Elsie Musil
Carol
Doris Gray
Doris Leffler
Chautauqua
June Longer
Irene Coffman
Julia
Milo Zeck
Wayne Lambert
Committee For the
Queen Esther Standard Bearers Hold Regular Meeting
Queen Esther Standard Bearers met in the Methodist church yesterday afternoon with seven members present. Miss Susie Johnson gave the devotionals and Frances Porter with Madeline Peters led the lesson. Alberta Godfrey presented the treasurer report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Methodist Church
Susie Johnson
Frances Porter
Madeline Peters
Alberta Godfrey
Carleton Haven Honored by Choir at Potluck Supper
Members of the Methodist church and families held a cooperative supper in the church basement to honor Carleton Haven who is leaving for Pittsfield Illinois. A farewell gift was presented by the choir and Carl Hedges gave the presentation speech. Haven replied. Choir rehearsal followed with a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton Haven
Methodist Church
Pittsfield
Mr. Haven
Carl Hedges
Conclude Business of Year at Meeting of Pythian Sisters
The Pythian Sisters of WESTCHESTER held a Tuesday session to close the year. An auditing committee was named, bills approved, and Christmas packages for shut ins were noted with appreciation. Gifts were given to Mrs. Hough and Effie Van Sickle. January installation of officers was announced. Refreshments followed. no gift exchange occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester
Pythian Sisters
Temple
Hough
Effie van Sickle
Laura Shultz
M. EC
Opal Meath
P. C
Olive Niffenegger
E. S
Mildred Davis
FE. J
Kathryn Romine
Ida Hough
Ethel Palmer
Mollie Tierney
Georgia Statler
M. of
Blanche Foriash
West Division Aid Society Hosts Guest Day Social
The Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society West Division hosted a guest day and ten cent social yesterday afternoon in the community building. Forty women and ten children attended the holiday themed event featuring a Christmas play well performed. Refreshments followed and one new member, Mrs. Forrest Brinning, was welcomed into the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Forrest Brinning
Social Calendar Notices From Community Group Events
Calendar items list meetings and gatherings: Christian Joint Missionary and Aid Society at 2 15 p m at the parsonage, Women's Home Missionary Society at M E Church 2 30 p m Miss Clara Huber, Y tea 3 to 5 p m Newcomers welcome, W R C installation after potluck at A R hall, Pilotburg Ladies Aid dinner and baskets, Albert Stransky and family bring dishes, DP V instalation 7 30 p m at A R hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Joint Missionary and Aid Society
Birthday Notices Highlight Local Celebrants
Charles E Dayton of Brigh ton marks 78 years born in Washington county and a longtime Iowa resident. Carrie Blake, J C Boice couple, and D N Anwyl celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. Other honorees include Mrs William Murphy, Mary Catherine Ferguson, Ferdinand Skola, Kathryn Logan, Raymond Rich, Madge Brooks, Emma Havel, and twins Robert and Richard Eagle. Evelyn Pearle Dold is ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Dayton
Brighton
Washington County
Iowa
Nebraska
Three Quarter Century Club
William Murphy
Ainsworth
Mary Catherine Ferguson
Ferdinand Skola
Kalona
Kathryn Logan
Raymond Rich
Madge Brooks
Emma Havel
Robby Downing
Evelyn Pearle Dold
Gleede Dold, Coppock
West Chester M I New Year's Dinner Announcement
The annual West Chester M I New Year dinner will be served Saturday in the church basement. Bring table service. Program will follow dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
M. I
Bond Hosts Bridge Party With Local Guests
Mr and Mrs Walter Bond entertained last evening with a bridge party at their home. Three tables played. high score went to Mrs T B Brown, consolation to Mr and Mrs R B Arthur, and the chair prize to Richard McCleery. Out of town guests were Mr and Mrs Ralph Ramethel of Grand Island Nebraska. Refreshments followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bond
T. B. Brown
R. B. Arthur
Richard McCleery
Ralph Ramethel
Grand Island
Nebr
Bond
Mrs. Raymond Minick Hosts Bridge Club Night
Mrs. Raymond Minick was hostess to her bridge club at a dessert bridge Tuesday evening at her home. Prizes at two tables went to Mrs. Lester Mick, Mrs. Clarence Berkhoff, and Miss Marguerite Keister. Miss Treva Ferguson attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Minick
Lester Mick
Clarence Berkhoff
Marguerite Keister
Treva Ferguson
Statue of Liberty Head on Show in Paris Exposition 1878
The head of the Statue of Liberty was displayed at the Paris exposition in 1878 before the full statue was assembled, illustrating early public unveiling of the sculptural work.
Ford Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding in Riverside
Mr and Mrs Edward W Ford marked their golden wedding anniversary with a Tuesday open house at their Riverside home. About 125 friends and relatives visited. son Irvin Ford of Chicago could not attend. Children listed include Mrs Gertrude Walker Moorhead MN Mrs Blanche Miller Moline IL Harley Ford Pinewood MN Mrs Irene Alt Chicago IL Mrs Edna Ott Chicago IL Mrs J M Kilroe Memphis TN and Mrs Daisy Pickett Philadelphia PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Edward W. Ford
Irvin Ford
Chicago
Gertrude Walker
Moorhead
Minnesota
Blanche Miller
Moline
Ilinois
Harley Ford
Pinewood
Irene Alt
Sharon
Edna Ott
J. M. Kilroe
Memphis
Tennessee
Daisy Pickett
Philadelphia
Penn
Jolly Jokers 4-H Club Elects New Officers
The Jolly Jokers 4-H club met with Rosalie Combs on Dec 18. Ten members and three guests attended. New officers were elected: President Jean Apple Bate, Vice President Helen Hayes, Secretary Treasurer Ruth Applegate, Reporter June Longer. Members filled out county agent questionnaires and held a Christmas exchange for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Jokers
Rosalie Combs
Juanita Miller
Wilma Kleese
Irene Coffman
Jean Apple- Bate
Helen Hayes
Ruth Applegate
Wayland High School Alumni Banquet At Church
The fifteenth annual Wayland high school alumni banquet was held Tuesday evening. 138 attended as Dorcas Society of the Mennonite church served the meal. Dr. Harry B. D. Henry of Iowa Wesleyan College gave the address on The Future of Iowa as a State. Officers elected: Willard Leichty president, Warren Bergh vice president, Elizabeth Neff recording secretary, K Klopfenstein corresponding secretary, Billy Boshart treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Wayland High School
Dorcas Society
Willard Leichty
Warren Bergh
Elizabeth Neff
K. Klopfenstein
Billy Boshart
Marriage of Miss Rodenburg and Edward Lenninger
Mrs. Anna Lenninger announces the marriage of her son Edward Lenninger of Davenport to Miss Eleanor Rodenburg of Davenport. The ceremony was November 27 at St. Mark's parsonage in Davenport with Rev. Getzendanger officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Vern Williams of Davenport. The couple will reside at 912 Perry Street Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lenninger
Edward
Davenport
Washington
Eleanor Rodenburg
C. Rodenburg
St. Mark's Church
Getzendanger
Vern Williams
Lenninger
Keota
Nash-Finch Wholesale Company
Perry Street
Hazel Countryman and Emmett Davidson Wed in Missouri
Announcement of the marriage of Hazel Countryman daughter of Mr and Mrs Pred Countryman of Birmingham and Emmett Davidson son of Mr and Mrs Perry Davidson of Washington. The ceremony occurred at the Baptist parsonage in Memphis Missouri on Tuesday December 28 with Mrs Ernest Earl of Washington as accompanist. The groom is a farmer and the couple will reside on a farm near Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Countryman
Pred Countryman
Birmingham
Emmett Davidson
Perry Davidson
Washington
Baptist Parsonage
Memphis
Ernest Earl
Davidson
Daughters of Union Veterans to Install Officers Monday
Mrs. Lorena Wilcox will serve as installing officer for the Daughters of Union Veterans installation at the G. A. R. hall. The meeting will begin at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorena Wilcox
Daughters of Union Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
Christmas Day Gatherings in East Highland
A list of local families from East Highland sharing Christmas day at the James Dvorak Sr. home includes Ray Foorbes and sons Wilbur Leroy, Elmer Pearson, Frank Mincer, Wilma Hester Leona Anne, James Swailes Ernest Donald Richard Marie, Henry Prymek Ruby, Frank Dvorak John McBride Donald Rath Thaddeus Owens. Also Clement Rummelthart Clem entine and Frankie Mincer with Gary Gene were guests Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Highland
Ray Foorbes
Wilbur and
Leroy
Elmer Pearson
Frank Mincer
Wilma Hester
Leona Anne
James Swailes
Ernest
Donald
Richard
Marie
Henry Prymek
Ruby
Frank Dvorak
John McBride
Donald Rath
Thaddeus Owens
James Dvorak Sr
Christmas gatherings and visits fill local notices
Frank Mincer hosts Sunday visits as Floyd Prymek and Clifford Murdock recover from illness. Marie Swailes and Leona Anne stay with Mincer family. Charley Havel woodwork. Anna Lear hosts Christmas duck dinner for children and families. Bes sie Dvorak assists Ben Nichols family. Luthiera Yegrxry and Alvin keep vacation with relatives. Rudolph Staley hosts turkey dinner for daughters and families. Frankie Mincer and Gary visit, return Christmas night. Stanley Heck family gatherings mark Christmas and New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mincer
Floyd Prymek
Clifford Murdock
Marie Swailes
Mincer
Leona Anne
Charley Havel
Anna Lear
Johnny Dvorak
Bessie
Ben Nichols
Luthiera
Alvin Yegrxry
Rudolph
Stalley
Frankie Minecer
Gary
Ottawa Founder Named Street After Local Youth
The article notes Nicholas Sparks a young man from Woburn Massachusetts who founded Ottawa, capital of Canada, in the early nineteenth century and that one main street in the city bears his name. It also praises Ottawa as a beautiful city with Parliament Buildings noted for Gothic architecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Nicholas Sparks
Woburn
Mass
Parliament
The Louisiana Lottery's Rise and Fall in the 19th Century
Beginning in 1869 the Louisiana lottery did business of 28 million dollars annually and paid the state 40 thousand dollars. In 1890 a federal law barred mail use for lotteries, forcing the Louisiana company to move to Honduras where it operated briefly before closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Louisiana
Honduras
Attack on Bank of United States Sparks Jackson Reform Move
In 1828 President Jackson launches a campaign against the Bank of the United States, deeming it harmful to state banks and pushing for major financial reform. The action signals a decisive shift in early American monetary policy with wide political implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of
United States
Jackson
Bank of the
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West Division of Aid Society
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J. C. Boice
D. N. Anwyl
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Richard Eagle
Herman Eagle
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Polger's
Chade Swan
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Sir Clharles Vyner Brooke
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Lady Brooke
Charles Vyner Brooke
England
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Sir Charles
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E. W. Ford
Jolly Jokers Club
Gilbert Schantz
Glenn McCoy
Wilma Kauffman
Laurence Hen
Gerald Stutzman
Missouri
Wilson
Ile
National Tea Market
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Tey
Tamae
Sweet Girl
Sweet Girl Salad
Fort Dearborn
Salerno
Beare
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Graham
Calif
Jonathan
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