Marcia Welch Weds Lester N Caldwell at Ft Madison
Marcia Welch daughter of Mrs Nicholas Welch of Ft Mindison wed Lester Neal Caldwell son of Mr and Mrs Jack Caldwell of Al bia and formerly near West Chester in a 2 PM Sunday ceremony at St Joseph's church Ft Madison Rev Henry Staunton officiated Attendants included Mrs Maurice Engemann matron of honor Jerry Dobson bridesmaid Ray Caldwell best man Neala Kay Lawrence flower girl Matt Lawrence Jr ring bearer Guests 59 attended a reception at the Athens hotel before the couple departed for a wedding trip to Chicago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia Welch
Nicholas Welch
Ft. Mindison
Lester Neal Caldwell
Jack Caldwell
Albia
West Chester
St. Joseph’s Church
Ft. Madison
Henry Staunton
Maurice Engemann
Jerry Dobson
Ray Caldwell
Agency
Neala Kay Lawrence
Matt L. Lawrence Jr
Matt Lawrence
Ottumwa
Athens
Chicago
Lawrence
Dna Caldwell
Lexington social calendar notes meetings and events
Notices list Lexington Circle members and former members events including cooperative suppers at the church, a watch party, and a filled basket. Several groups like the Women's Service Guild and Ruth Nichol Missionary Society announce meetings, postponed dates, and study sessions with times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Circle
Lexington Community Group
Women’s Service Guild of
Presbyterian Church
Harold Stephens
Marion
Masonic Temple
Rebekah Lodge
Kati
Women's Missionary Society
U.P. Church
Emma C. Anderson
China
Paul Deimerly
Walter Smith
Ruth Nichol
Birthday Wishes Across Keota and Surrounding Towns
Daily birthday notices celebrate Lar ry Lee Anderson Rita Mae Moothart Dale Boren Reila Ann Davis Patsy Ruth Tellin and more. Local families Mr. and Mrs Charles Anderson Gerald Moothart Warren Davis Vince Tellin Lew Warren and others mark birthdays and wedding anniversaries including Mr. and Mrs W A Bealer 30 years and Mr. and Mrs Lewis Anderson since 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Lee Anderson
Charles Anderson
Rita Mae Moothart
Gerald Moothart
Dale Boren
John L. Boren
Reila Ann Davis
Warren Davis
Keota
Patsy Ruth Tellin
Vince Tellin
W. A Bealer
Lewis Anderson
Maynare L. Brown
Donald Gardner
Lew Warren
Oelwein
The
Evening Journal
John Allen
Frank 3. Miller
Ada Beth Dennison
Evelyn Minecer
East Highland
Richard Young
Lexington
Earles Troyer
Utica
Pilotburg
Hazel Sojka
Yaro Sojka
New Years Dinner Held at West Chester Methodist Church
The annual cooperative New Years dinner takes place at the West Chester Methodist church on Thursday January 1. An election will follow for Sunday school officers for the year 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Methodist Church
Death notice and social roundup from Crawfordsville
The community records the death of Mrs. R. M. McCracken in Langhorne Pennsylvania on December 19 after a period of illness. The item also lists a Christmas weekend gathering at the Deil Farrier home with guests from Moline Oskaloosa and Omaone and mentions family travel plans and visits across Iowa and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Raymond
Crawfordsville
Dee
R. M. McCracken
Langeroth
Penn
Ff.w. Fletcher
United Presbyterian
Deil Farrier
Joe Baker
M Oline
Leslielter
Clifford Farrier
Ainsworth
Dorothy Kutson
Moline
Rex
Lucille Everly
Oskaloosa
Omaune
Charles Raymond
Wilbur Wheeler
Robert Lee
Missouri
Anniversary Party Marks 35th For H. L. Wittrigs
Mr and Mrs H L Wittrig observed their 35th wedding anniversary at Pleasant Hill church with about 60 attendees. The program featured music by Willis Wittmer and daughter Virginia of Spirit Lake, a poem by Mrs Wittrig, and a coral themed reception with cake baked by Mrs Charles Cannon. Out of town guests included Raymond Wittrig Iowa City and Mrs Arch Cannon Washington among others. The event ended with a celebratory charivari as the couple returned home. House moves and farm rentals followed later that week with Cleo McCoy moving to Towyn Davies farm and Floyd Reschley set to move into the vacated house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Wittrig
Pleasant Hill Church
Raymond Wittrig
Iowa City
Mav Cannon
Los Angeles
Calif
Elias Kirkpatrieck
Fairfield
Arch Cannon
Ffomer
Washington
Bryen Swift
Winsworth
Donald Choicher
Saginaw, Mich
Willis Wittmer
Spirit Lake
Wittings
Everette McCall
Springfield
Burlington
Hoidays
Cleo McCoys
Towyn Davies
Clarence Lowe
McCoy
Floyd Reschley
Ione Finke to Marry Lyle Shearer in January
Mr and Mrs William E Finke of Columbus Junction announce the engagement of their daughter Ione Louise Finke to Lyle Wayne Shearer son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Shearer of Burlington The couple plan to marry at 6 pm Sunday January 4 in the First Christian church Burlington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Dee
William E. Finke
Ione Louise Finke
Lyle Wayne Shearer
Arthur Shearer
Burlington
First Christian Church
First Law School Opened in 1782 at Litchfield
Tapping Reeve established America’s first law school in Litchfield Connecticut in 1782. The institution closed after Harvard Yale Virginia and Columbia founded similar schools nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tapping Reeve
America
Litchfield
Conn
Harvard
Yale
Virginia
Columbia
Musical Tea Delights Mothers With Student Recital
Piano pupils hosted a musical tea at Mrs. Foster Bagge’s home yesterday afternoon at 3 36. Each girl introduced her mother before a program of duets and solos featuring Volga Boatman Dark Eyes Russian Melody Romanian Rhapsody and American Dance Tune arrangements. Performers included Linda Brindley Rita Ahrens Margaret Ahrens Georgia Wise Marcia Hoesen Willy Ronnie Gilbert Malloy Mary Ann Wagner and Mrs Bagge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Bagge
Volga Boatman
Linda Brindley
Mrs. Bagge
Rita and
Margaret Ahrens
Fairies Harp Thompson Ceteves
Thomas Georgia Wise
Hoesen
Marcia Willy Ronnie Gilbert
Malloy
Mary Ann Wagner
Bagge la Grace
Business figures show nearly three million unincorporated firms
The data indicate about three million unincorporated enterprises and half a million corporations operating in the United States. More than six million farmers run their own businesses as dependents or independents within the agricultural sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Drifting melodies and solos at holiday program
A student recital featured pieces by Daniel Claudine Kilgore and Sybil Bagge with duets, folk songs, and selections from symphony and tango. The program closed with a Christmas medley as refreshments were served beside a festively decorated table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Claudine Kilgore
Connell Sybil Bagge
Susanna
Claudine Kilgore
Bagge
Phneureieh
Darlene Snyder
Thompson Margaret Ahrens
Stoumglsueede
van Schumann
Donna Peters
Fetter
Reta
Song of India Reinsky-Kosakoy
Linda Brindley
Mrs. Bagge
Christmas Mediey
Sybil Bagge
Meal Prepared by 4 H Club Members
Thirteen West Pointettes met at Mrs. Ted Andersons home to plan a breakfast on December 29. Kay Cherry and Jo enne Blodgett arranged a centerpiece while each girl prepared fruit. Bacon eggs cocoa cereal and hot bread were served. games and music followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Pointettes
Ted Anderson
Kay Cherry
Joenne Blodgett
Highland Social Club Christmas Dinner Draws Small Crowd
The Highland Social club held its annual Christmas dinner at the Y building on December 27 with about eight attendees. The modest gathering reflected a quiet year for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Social Club
Honor Boyd Whites At a Bridge Party
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Owen hosted last evening for visiting Quincy Illinois couple Boyd White. Four tables of bridge with Harold Wehr winning high for men and Artemas Brown high for women. Midnight buffet featured Christmas centerpiece. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. David Day of Brighton and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Coppock of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Owen
Boyd White
Quincy
Harold Wehr
Artemas Brown
Robert Day
David Day
Brighton
Homer Coppock
Des Moines
Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange
A large Christmas dinner was served in the afternoon. Guests spent time socializing and exchanged gifts placed under the decorated Christmas tree.
Augustine Hosts Rosemary Club Bridge Party
The Rosemary club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Augustine for a bridge party. Six tables played with top men prize to James Rowland and top women prize to Mrs. John Cherry. Low prizes went to Ray Bell and Mrs. Joy Quinn. Hosts and helpers served seasonal refreshments. guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Cherry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Club
Mrs. S. W. Augustine
James Rowland
John Cherry
Ray Bell
Joy Quinn
Charles Wiley
Lloyd Marek
Dinner Bridge At Mrs Barnett Home Hosts Guests
Guests gathered for a seven o'clock dinner at Mrs Emma Barnett's home. Mrs Nate Young won the high prize in bridge with Mrs Harry Simpson second, while Mrs A C Peterson received the draw prize and a gift was given to the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Johnson
Elsie Glassburner
Emma Barnett
Nate Young
Harry Simpson
Robert Arthur
A. C. Peterson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lester N. Caldwell
Linter Longer Club
K. C. Hall
Woman's Relief Corps
Legion Hall
Century Club
Elizabeth Dawsoen
Rex Weston
John PD. Jones
Santa Ana California
Kenmeth Davis
Haydn Williams
Vernon Fletcher
Fletcher
Clarence Fletcher
Lue Fletcher
Rock Island
Delbert
Rey Lowe
del Far- Tier
Virgil Fletcher
Bob Mitchell
H. L. Wittrigs
Frank Fletcher
Janet
Berta
Ione Li Finke
First Law School
Penney
Cynthia
Re “Nunney
Ss Spec “Iti Cotions
Bohm
Honor Boyd
Miss Meek
Clarice Meek
Pete
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