Durian Couple Celebrates Sixty Years of Marriage
Mr and Mrs Chas Durian senior marked their 60th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at Masonic Hall Wellman Iowa on Feb 27 1940. The event drew 38 relatives including eight children and three generations of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellwvan
Chas. Durian
Masonic Hall
Helen Ruth
Martha Jean
Betty
Robert
Kenneth
Howard Durian
T. J. Moon
Franc
Iowa City
W. HB. Webster
Join Reese
Lyall Nicola
Norfolk
Nebraska
Durians
Durian
Anna
Raymond Reese
Corning
Leslie Reese
Los Angeles
Cal
Donald Durian
Phillip
Chicago
Home Art Club marks 30th anniversary for Niffeneggers
Westchester reports the Home Art club met at the Niffenegger home with all but one member present. Friday celebrated Mr and Mrs Clarence Niffenegger thirtieth wedding anniversary with a handkerchief shower and gifts including handkerchiefs and red socks. Guests shared wedding cake at refreshments and a family dinner that evening. Additional notes recall Mr Durian’s farming and butcher business history, and Mrs Durian’s health. Mrs Edwin Nelson of Knoxville Ill visits J J Minick family. Read Journal want ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester
Home Art Club
Clarence Niffenegger
van Niffenegger
Keith Stewart
Howard Stewart
Ivan Niffenegger
Ivan Niffenegger Were Observing Their Third Wedding Anniversary and It Was Mr
Mrs
J. W. Baker Corps Holds West Chester Meeting
The J. W. Baker Relief Corps met in West Chester with good attendance. President Mrs. Laura Schultz led the regular business session. the relief committee reported $26.57 in work accomplished. Betty Griggs and others won prizes. a donation was made to the Victory fund. Eva Robertson installed absent officers. Mrs. Ida V. Hough received a past president’s pin. A program honored McKinley, Lincoln and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baker
Eva Robertson
Emma Ralston
Ida V. Hough
McKinley
Lincoln
Washington
Reel couple marks 60th wedding anniversary in Wayland
Mr and Mrs Marion Reel celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary with an open house at their Wayland home on Sunday afternoon. About fifty friends attended, bringing gifts and congratulatory notes as the couple, longtime residents, received well wishes. Mr Reel, who turns 90 on March 24, works on the farm while Mrs Reel, born Hattie McClintie May 3, 1857, recalled early local life and schooling in Slop Lane before consolidation with Wayland schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reel
Hattie McClintie
Morris
Wayland
Henry County
Slop Lane
First Ward Social Planned Thursday At Courthouse
Dr C A Boice will speak on the program for the First Ward social of the Woman's Relief Corps in the G A R room at the courthouse Thursday afternoon. He will show pictures during his talk. The program starts at 2 30 p m and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Boice
First Ward
Woman's Relief Corps
G.A.R
Chapter L TTT Bridge Party in Crawfordsville
Mrs Florence White and Mrs Hildreth Coates hosted Chapter L the TTT at White’s home in Crawfordsville on Thursday evening. Three tables of bridge were played and a one course luncheon served amid George Washington decorations and cherry tree centerpieces. The Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held a postponed meeting with devotionals led by Mrs Ella DeLong and program led by Mrs Rose Moorhead. Mrs Charles Strain spoke on Home Missions as Mrs Jack Howard reviewed the chapter from Women in the Way before business led by Mrs Voss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Florence White
Hildreth Coates
Chapter L
George Washington
Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Ella DeLong
Ollie Anwyl
Rose Moorhead
Charles Strain
Jack Howard
India
Voss
Daisy Huber
Farewell Party Honors Bopp Family in Riverside
Mr and Mrs John Bopp and family received a large farewell from relatives and friends at their Riverside home before moving to the Wieland farm near Cole s bluff. The evening featured visiting card playing and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
John Bopp
Joseph Heitzman
Joseph Wieland
Cole's Bluff
Riverside Methodist Study Club
Stuart C. Peterson
Chicago Tribune
Des Moines Register
Kimo Kknittel
Ulmer Ries
Iowa City
Edward Watkins
Wilfred Cole
Luncheon Draws Five Visitors
A luncheon attracted five visitors in attendance, highlighting the small gathering and steady turnout.
Quick Biscuits With Butter and Honey
A lighthearted guide praises piping hot biscuits with fresh sweet butter and smooth golden honey. It notes biscuits as quick bread and provides a recipe: 2 cups sifted flour, salt, baking powder, shortening, milk. mix, cut, knead briefly, roll, cut rounds, bake 450 F for 10 to 12 minutes. yields about 18 two inch biscuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Robinson
Three Divisions of M. E. Ladies Aid Meet at Church
Three divisions of the M. E. Ladies Aid society held a regular meeting at the church, celebrating Washington's birthday theme with entertainment and refreshments. A father and son banquet was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Ladies Aid
Decorah youths push stranded car after fuel runout
A group of four Decorah youths pushed a car after it ran out of gas. They gathered near the vehicle and helped move it to a safe spot. No injuries were reported and the incident ended without further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4&4 Group
Decorah
Birthdays Shared by Daughters at Crawfordsville Supper
Rev and Mrs D C Davies hosted six girls for a birthday supper honoring Gyneth and Lois Davies. Decorations featured patriotic colors. Guests included Leah Anderson Maxine Rickey Katherine Reschley Dorothy Waters Viola Hering and Naneslee Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
D. C. Davies
Gyneth
Lois
Leah Anderson
Maxine Rickey
Katherine Reschley
Dorothy Waters
Viola Hering
Naneslee Anderson
Ilene Benson
Endeavor Society
Christian Endeavor Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Joe Johnston
Robert Whiting
Navy
John
Truck collision injures 17 year old pedestrian
A vehicle struck a group on the highway injuring Gertrude Halle aged 17 severely. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene and transported her to a medical facility for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Halle
So and Sew Club Meeting at Thrapp Home
The So and Sew club met all day at Mrs. Charlie Thrapp home in Dayton Grove on Tuesday February 26. Eight members attended along with three guests Miss Wilma Leet Mrs. Merle Thrapp and Mrs. Clem Griffith. They worked on a quilt for Mrs. Merle Thrapp and shared a fine noon dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Grove
So and Sew Club
Charlie Thrapp
Wilma Leet
Merle Thrapp
Clem Griffith
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Ade
Charles Durian, Sr
Iowa
Wellman
Mr. Durian
Richmond
Delshene Bickey
Illinois
Iowa County
Niffenegger
John Q’loughlin
English River Township
Edwin Nelson
Knoxville
Jil
J. J. Minick
Nelson
Olive Minick
Rothschild's
Rothseailds
Saturn
Rothschild’s
J. W. Baker Corps
West Chester
Mrs. Reel
T.T.T
Missionary Society
Honor Bopp
Ainsworth
M. E. Ladies Aid Society
Pentertain
Win. Reaney
Floyd Blankenhorn
Laona Buenneke
Urrie O'Connor
New
Nelly Dons
Hubbtes
Gay Gibsons
Kathay Thompsons
Gay Gibson
Feyes
Briles
C. Thrapp
Fankies
Prigidaire
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