Mabel Thoma Weds Laverne Reynolds in Ainsworth Ceremony
Viola Mabel Thoma of Ainsworth and La Verne L Reynolds of Lenox repeated nuptial vows at the Ainsworth Methodist church during a twilight New Year’s ceremony. The bride wore white satin with a marquisette train and carried white carnations. The reception followed at the Thoma home for 75 guests before the couple left for a short wedding trip and will reside in Washington Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Mabel Thoma
Ainsworth
LaVerne L. Reynolds
Lenox
Ainsworth Methodist Church
John Nye
College Springs
Iowa
QO. J. Fix
O. R. Thoma
E. E. Reynolds
Paul A. Spence
Earlville
Gloria Johnson
Galesburg
State University of Iowa
Walter C. Johnson
Ed Lambert
Winfield
Marion Stephens
Orie O'Connor
Mabel Fullerton
Reynolds
North
Iowa Avenue
Washington
Ainsworth High School
Vera Ayers Weds John Schwab in Wellman Home Ceremony
Lake Ayers of Wellman announces the marriage of Vera E. Ayers to John W. Schwab. The ceremony occurred Monday at the bride’s brother Dale Ayers home in Washington with Rev. Alfred Trenerry officiating. Attendees included family members and friends from Wellman and Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera E. Ayers
John W. Schwab
Lake Ayers
Wellman
John Schwab
Dale Ayers
North Seventh Street
Washington
Alfred Trenerry
Washington Baptist Church
Maynard Ayers
Pearl Francis
Iowa City
L. L. Ayers
Viva
Clarence Wietrich
Joe le Fever
Louella Wade
Eila Small
Paul Karr
Bob Burns
Vivian Kelley
Clifford Ayers
Kenneth
Helen Ayers
John Donald Sinmering
Kelley Thompson
Kathrine Kelley
Pansy Hill Club Meeting Hosts New Year Plans
Mrs Cy Birka hosted a Pansy Hill club afternoon for Mrs William Bruty and daughter Sue with nine members present. Mrs E L Rouse as president led a brief business meeting and welcomed Mrs Spangler as a new member. The group planned the January dinner at the Charles Wilson home on January 31 with committee in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Birka
William Bruty
Sue
A. E. Spangler
Pansy Hill Club
E. L. Rouse
Spangler
Birka
Charles Wilson
Roy Kephart
Russell Goouin
Leslie Gates
Lloyd Netswaner
Gates
Glenna Thompson
Bruty
Harmony Club Sees January Meeting Under Mrs Koehler
The Harmony Club held its January gathering yesterday afternoon with Mrs Meint Keehler in attendance as president absent. Eleven members answered roll call with favorite home remedies while Mrs Paul Mayer led entertainment with charades. Mrs Cloyce Stewart acted as auctioneer for the white elephant sale and Virginia McLaughlin kept the clerk notes. February hosts will be Mrs Francis McConnell and refreshments featured a New Year motif by Mrs Ralph Kleese and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Club
Meint Keehler
Sandra
Frances Ann
Linda McConnell
Mary Rita Mclaughlin
James Brooks
Paul Mayer
Cloyce Stewart
Virginia McLaughlin
Francis McConnell
Ralph Kleese
McConnell
Social calendar of group meetings and events
Notices list various club and church meetings including Women’s Missionary Society at U. P. church, Rebekah lodge, Past Matrons club dinner at Doe Masonic temple, St Pauls Guild, Lexington group New Year party, J W Baker WRC meeting with blood plasma drive, Presbyterian Ladies Aid, Emma C Anderson Mission Study, Sunshine Community Club New Year’s dinner, WRC at Legion hall, Nineteenth Century Club luncheon, Junior Fortnightly, Order of Rainbow Girls, YWCA executive board, music department meeting changes and notice of meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society
U. P. Church
Peek
D. J. Patterson
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Doe Masonic Temple
St. Paul’s Women's Guild
Harold Wilson
Lexington Community Group
Emma C. Anderson
Elizabeth Klein
Sunshine Community Club
Jesse Stout
Eleanor Tucker
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Y.W.C
Y. W
Carolyn Hamilton
Birthday greetings noted for local residents
The column records several birthday acknowledgments. A. H. Ledger and his wife celebrate their 21st reading anniversary, Mrs. J. Al. Kelly marks her birthday, Kenneth Lee Hines turns 17, Geraldine Bruty shares a birthday with him, Linda Belle Genkinger turns six, Damaris Badham is 12, Corrine Nicola also marks her 16th birthday, Hugh Dean Walker is nine, Roslyn Bowser is 18, and other locals Anna Kroiz Dale Marek Mary Kupka are listed as receiving congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Ledger
J. al. Kelly
Kenneth Lee Hines
Joseph Hines
Geraldine Bruty
Hugh Dean Walker
Hubert Walker
Roslyn Bowser
Sam Bowser
West Chester
Anna Kroiz
Dale Marek
Mary Kupka
Ixalona
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Nira Couple
Mr and Mrs Will McClelland of Nira will celebrate their Golden wedding anniversary on January ninth with an open house from one to four at the Detweiler home two miles west of Wellman. The couple married in Washington county and have spent most of their lives in the area. Both are longtime members of the Methodist church and helped establish the Nira church until its closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will McClelland
Nira
McClelland
William G. Deweiler
Wellman
Detweiler
Washington County
MccClellands
Emma Evans
Ireland
Ameyview
Mrs. McClelland
Methodist Church
Nira Methodist Church
Don Browns Host Rosemary Club Night At Home
Mr and Mrs Don Brown entertained members of the Rosemary club and their husbands last evening in their home Bridge was played at four tables with Mr and Mrs George Horn winning high score prizes for men and women and Karl Galloway has low score Refreshments in keeping with the season were served by Mrs Brown and daughters Phyllis and Patty
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Brown
Rosemary Club
George Horn
Karl Galloway
Brown
Phyllis
Patty
Notice of Probate in Washington County Iowa
An instrument purporting to be the last will of J. M. Bratten dated April 27 1940 was filed and read. The hearing to prove the will is set for January 9 1946 at 9:00 A M in the Washington County Courthouse before the District Court or clerk. All interested persons must appear to show cause why the will should not be probated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington County
J. M. Bratten
Court House
Washington
District Court
R. R. Noonan
Bowmans Host New Years Party at Riverside Home
Mr and Mrs Earnest Bowman entertained friends at their Riverside area home for a cooperative supper and New Year’s Eve watch party. After supper the group played euchre with Mrs Lewis Havel winning travel and high score prizes. Additional prize winners included Mrs Ed Kucera Milt Wollrah and Fred W Kucera. Laurel Kucera won in another group. Others present include Mr and Mrs Bert Cray Wayne Lewis Havel and family Mrs Fred Kucera and family Mrs Milt Wollrah and Verle Mr and Mrs Howerd Fisher and family Mr and Mrs Fred Slav el Lorene Kasper Mrs Dale Novw Bob Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Bowman
Riverside
Euechre
Lewis Havel
Ed Kucera
Milt Wollrah
Fred W Kucera
Laurel Kucera
Bert Cray
Wayne
Fred Kucera
The Vegetable Pear Chayote and Its Uses
The chayote or vegetable pear is described as pear shaped with firm squash like pulp. It is often cooked but some eat the young fruit raw. Preparation involves washing halving boiling in salted water until tender then removing pulp and seasoning with butter or spices. Allspice is the unripe berry of a wild evergreen tree.
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Holds All Day Meeting
Fifteen members and two visitors attended the Grace Hill Society all day meeting in the Community building. A cooperative noon dinner followed by a regular meeting included devotions by Mrs. Dan Boone and a treasurer’s report by Mrs. Frank Anderson. Officers were re-elected, secret sisters were exchanged, and new secret sisters for 1946 were chosen. The next meeting, pot luck and two weeks away, will be hosted by Mrs. Leonard Brinning. The Farm Bureau will meet January 8 at 1:30 and the community social is set for January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Pardon
Martha Harvey
Dan Boone
Frank Anderson
Nelson Woodford
Secret Sisters
Leonard Brinning
Thess
Farm Bureau
Community thanks for kindness during times of sorrow
Expressing gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy that lightened the burden during a difficult period. The message honors those who offered support and solace, noting how gestures eased the emotional load and provided comfort.
Buckley’s Canada Mixture Promises Quick Cough Relief
Advertisement for Buckley’s Canada Mixture at Daniel Drugs touts immediate relief from bronchial irritation and chest cold coughs. Claims include soothing throat and easing breathing with a few nightly sips and a 45 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckley
Buckey's
Geo. L. M
Daniel
Club Honors Group Leaving Community At Family Supper
Members of the Linger Long er club and their families enjoyed a cooperative supper at KK C hall. Fourteen club members and families attended honoring those leaving the community. Names include Mr and Mrs Donald Foss and others with games and visiting to end the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KK. C. Hall
Donald Foss
Everett Weston
Dave Lantz
Daryl Hoyle
Opal Bickford
John Waters
Dora Mare Richelberg
Sutper
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Mabel Thoma
Laverne Reynolds
Eastern Star
Eclipse Lumber Company
Navy
Lenox High School
Pensacola
Fila
Naval Aviation
Ray Ham
Barbara
Billy Spence
Earlvile
W. H. Ross
Keota
Donald J. Sheets
Ill
Betty
Jeanette Grimmer
Floyd Blankenhorn
Crawfordsville
Philip Caldwell Washington
Mrs. Thoma
Mrs. Birka
Bert
Carrie C, Blake
EM Bridges & CO
ASA
Comb Carlton
Waterloo, Iowa
George Weatking
Redfern Spring Line
Porm
Resewa
I Me
Geo M Duff
E. M. Bridges & CO
W.R.C
Legion Hall
Nineteenth Century Club
Helen Wilsor
Kama Barnett
Linda Belle Genkinger
Mrs
Robert Genkinger
Route Four
Damaris Badham
Corrine Nicola
VapoRub
VICKS
Don Browns
Bowmans
Grace Hill Society
Orville Schulty
Geraldine
Mary Jo
Ethel Ashby
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