Helen Louise Stewart Weds William F Monnier in California
Everett L and Kathryn Stewart announce the marriage of their daughter Helen Louise to William F Monnier C M M Navy of San Diego California. Ceremony held December 26 at Congregational Church Los Angeles with 25 guests. Helen will continue as secretary to Dr J H Doyle. William, a Navy officer, departs January 9 aboard USS Walke for China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Stewart
W. F. Monnier
California
Everett L. Stewart
Helen Louise
William F. Monnier
United States Navy
San Diego
Calif
Willam Monnier
Omaha
Neb
Congregational Church
Los Angeles
Kathryn Stewart
Abbott Mason
J. H. Doyle
Navy
U. S. S. Walke D. C
China
Local News Briefs Reflect Winter Travel and Obituaries
Local column recalls New Year arrivals from California and Chicago, travel mentions to Des Moines, and a Chicago burial attended by relatives. Also noted are a pastry shop reopening, Ames home visit, nursing and service work history, church and hall notices, and a Cedar Rapids to Burlington air travel sighting amid fresh snow.
Local Hospital News and Births Report
At the Hospital Don Kiesey 608 N Second Ave was admitted yesterday as a surgical patient. Jerry Moore Richland underwent an emergency appendectomy this morning. Mr and Mrs Lyle Crawford Wellman are parents of a son born at 9 10 last night. A daughter was born at 8 10 this morning to Mr and Mrs Robert Varney 702 E Seventh St Mrs Howard Benn and son route one Mrs Austin McDowell and son route three were discharged this afternoon.
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Don Kiesey
Second Ave
Jerry Moore
Richland
Lyle Crawford
Wellman
Robert Varney
Seventh St
Howard Benn
Austin McDowell and Son
Cardinals Host Muscatine in First Home Game This Season
Large crowd expected as the junior college Cardinals play their first home game against Muscatine, after a season-opening loss there. Coach Norman White plans to start Tanner, Prebyl, Sodergren, Robertson and Vacha, with Longer Payne Hotle Whittaker and Dawson in reserve. The eight o clock game follows a 7 15 pep rally in the gym.
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Junior College Cardinals
Muscatine
Cardinals
Burlington
Norman White
Tom Tanner
Everette Prebyl
Bob Sodergren
Bob Robertson
Darwin Vacha
Hal Longer
Max Payne
John Hotle
John Whittaker
Dick Dawson
Keokuk
Washington High School
Demons
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
All Pleasant
Seidler
Wayne Marshall
Dick Paul
Bob Noonan
Bill Kelsey
Dick Vacha
Leland Schmitt
Jack Zook
Duane Earls
Bob Dodder
Warren Stewart
Bill Putman
Gus Alsip
Keouk High School
Comets Defeat Columbus 56-40 in Tight Battle
The Sports Shop Comets defeated Columbus Junction town team 56 to 40 at the Y last night. Norris scored 18 points while McFarland and McCluren each added five baskets as the Comets led 13-10 after the first quarter, trailed 23-24 at halftime, and pulled ahead 40-34 after three quarters.
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Sports Shop Comets
Columbus Junction Town
Norris
McFarland
McCluren
Comets
Surplus War Property Sale Draws Criticism
The House surplus property committee reports over 12.5 billion dollars of war property has been disposed of for about 2.2 billion. It criticizes sloppy methods by the War Assets Administration and urges a new congress to form a watchdog group for future disposals.
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Washington
House
War Assets Administration
Congress
Pretty Table Doilies from Scraps Guide
A homemaking piece explains converting worn sheets and fabric scraps into doilies and napkins. It advises choosing durable fabrics with a rough weave, cutting straight edges, hemming neatly, and using simple stitches for elegant informal table linens with tasteful motifs.
Doilies and placemats sewing tips for crafts
Practical guide on decorative stitching for doilies and placemats. Advises contrasting hems, bias tape finishes, feather-stitching, ric rac, simple crochet, and lace bands. Recommends careful corner measurement, flat-fell seams, and using edge stitchers for durable, washable results.
Table Linen Buying Tips and Care for Home Tables
Unbleached or semi bleached muslin offers economical table linen with a rougher weave and stiffness. Single damask has fewer threads than double damask, making it cheaper and lower quality. Ensure tablecloth hangs evenly for balanced appearance and apply careful crocheting with simple edgings to avoid a gaudy look. Appliqué can disguise edge holes in luncheon cloth.
Fashion Forecast Highlights Color and Bag Styles
Fashion notes emphasize bold and muted colors with bright accents to flatter various complexions. Bag styles range from draped dressy options to tailored daytime designs. Natural spotting and nylon fabrics offer good lines for town wear, with suits in short waisted and longer jackets for different body types.
Committee Reports Huge Property Surplus Figure
The committee cites best figures showing 22,000,000,000 in property already declared surplus and an additional 7,000,000,000 to be added as surplus.
LeGore and McChurch wed at LeGore home
Letha LeGore daughter of Roy and Mrs. LeGore of Des Moines married Chester G McChurch at 8 pm December 21 in the LeGore home with Dr. Lewis Jacobsen of the First Baptist church performing a single ring ceremony. Lois LeGore and Ben McChurch Jr. attended. a reception for 30 guests followed. The couple will reside with Mr and Mrs Earl Little until moving to a farm northwest of Washington on March 1.
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Chester G. McChurch
Earl Little
Mr. Little
Washington
Letha LeGore
Roy H. LeGore
Des Moines
Chester McChurch
LeGore
Lewis Jacobsen
First Baptist Church
Lois LeGore
Ben McChurch
Mary Hesseltine Weds Erwin Simmering on New Year’s Day
Mary Charlene Hesseltine daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hesseltine of Brighton and Erwin Simmering son of Mr. and Mrs. John Simmering near Ainsworth were married at 2 30 PM New Year’s Day at the United Presbyterian parsonage with Dr. George Kerr performing the double ring ceremony. The couple was attended by Marion Sheetz and wife. The bride will teach rural schools near Brighton and then move to a farm near Ainsworth.
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Mary Charlene Hesseltine
Daniel Hesseltine
Brighton
Erwin Simmering
John Simmering
Ainsworth
United Presbyterian Parsonage
George Kerr
Marion Sheetz
Meteors Shine Briefly as Space Rocks Hit Atmosphere
Meteors are small rocks from space that enter Earth's atmosphere at speeds up to 40 miles per second. Air friction heats and boils the material, causing a bright, fleeting streak lasting about a second.
Anniversary and Birthday Wishes From Local News
Mr and Mrs A R Ledger celebrate 22nd wedding anniversary while Mrs J M Kelly marks a birthday. Kenneth Lee Hines and cousin Geraldine Bruty observe birthdays. Linda Belle Genkinger and Peverly Ann Shalla have candles on cakes. Hugh Dean Walker and Corrine Nicola celebrate milestone ages. Anna Krotz Dale Marek Mary Kukpa Roslyn Bowser receive greetings. Danielle Babham marked by Maurine Badham.
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A. R. Ledger
J. M. Kelly
Kenneth Lee Hines
Geraldine Bruty
Linda Belle Genkinger
Robert Genkinger Youte
Peverly Ann Shalla
A. L. Shalla
Hugh Dean Walker
Hubert Walker
Corrine Nicola
Charles Nicola
West Chester
Anna Krotz
Dale Marek
Mary Kukpa
Kalona
Roslyn Bowser
Duwa Engagement and Riverside Wedding Announcement
Lucille Duwa daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Duwa near Washington and Leroy Duwa son of Mr and Mrs Albert Duwa Riverside announce their engagement and approaching marriage. The ceremony is set for January 18 at 9 am in St Marys church Iowa City. The bride elect works at Hotel Jefferson Iowa City and the groom is a Navy veteran now farming.
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Riverside
Lucille Duwa
Lawrence Duwa
Washington
Leroy Duwa
Albert Duwa
St. Mary’s Church
Iowa City
Jefferson
United States Navy
Calendar of church clubs and civic group events
Notices list upcoming meetings and activities for Baptist congregation Masons D.A.R. St. James P.T.A. and other groups. Events include receptions, luncheons, installations, card parties, and co operative dinners at various halls and venues with specified times and hosts. Attendance and transport details are provided.
Betrothal announced for Capitolia Flynn and Robert Frink
The engagement of Capitolia Flynn and Robert Frink was announced at Mrs. Flynn’s home with 12 guests. Guests made scrap books, prizes awarded for best books, and decorations featured pink snapdragons and crystal accents. Flynn plans June graduation from the State University of Iowa, Frink to graduate midterm with a masters in August and both are affiliated with national fraternities.
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Capitolia Flynn
W. F. Flynn
Robert Frink
R. A. Frink
Boo
Luers
Flynn
State University of Iowa
Alpha Delta Pi
Frink
Navy Air Corps
Miderm
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Alpha Delta Sigme
National Advertising Fraternity
Washington
Eckels
Iowa State College
Ames
Maurice Putman
Keota
Harris MacGugin
Wellman
Barbara Wilson
Miss Luers
Madison, Wise
New Year Dinner at Federated Presbyterian Church
Crawfordsville January 3. A good attendance at the New Year’s dinner in the Federated Presbyterian church. A few families were absent due to illness. A bountiful cooperative dinner was served at noon with evergreen decor. Afterward group singing led by Rev Dr Ford and Joyce Gault at the piano. Several guests included local teachers and their spouses.
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Crawfordsville
Federated Presbyterian Church
Ford
Joyce Gault
Entertain O.E.S. At Pinochle Party
Pinochle was played at five tables yesterday afternoon at the Masonic temple for the Eastern Star party. Mrs Will Sheetz won the high score prize and Mrs Walter Doak had the low score. Hostesses Mrs Jay Cole and Mrs Harry Ward served refreshments from a candles centered table of winter fruits.
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Masonic Temple
Will Sheetz
Walter Doak
Jay Cole
Harry Ward
Fire Safety Legislation Keeps NYC Public Halls Safe
Since new rules requiring flameproofing of inflammable materials, New York City has seen no disastrous fires in public assembly venues. The law aims to curb fire hazards and protect crowds in theaters and meeting halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
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Laurence Bleasdale
Tommy
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
CCCCG
The
WAVES
Washington, D. C
Washington Square
Wolf’s Flower
L. L. Loveless
Marjorie
Mrs. Loveless
Grant Johnston
Birmingham
Esther’s Beauty Shop
N. Ave
Marengo
J. W. Lonergan
Will Kelly
Chicago
Kelly
Chicago Hospital
James Kelly
Hoover Funeral Home
Jerry
Leo Lawler
Lloyd Marek
Ed Gilmore
Long and Hotle
Champlin Hatchery
Vinton
St. James Church
Cara Y
C. Hall
Lloyd Volland
Mipnovera
Cedar Raps
Aeronca
C.V. Crull
John W. Lee
Carson
Columbus
Dunwoody
MccFarland
McClure
Herron
W. Chamberlin
Johnson
D. Chamberlin
Meeker
Gentzler
Gentzter
U. S
Bianchini
Joseph Halpert
C. G. McChurch
Mary Hesseltine
Pledges
Troth
Shooting Stars
Daniris Babham
Maurine Badham
Joe
Ross Motor Service
Suval
Baptist
Paul K. Wells
Rebekah Lodge
I.C.C.F. Hall
Legion Hall
19Th Century Club
Elizabeth Dawson
Y.W.C.A
Y. W
Order of Rainbow Girls
T. A. Flenner
St. Mary’s Circle
K. C. Hall
Kenneth Patterson
Public Library
Stella Latchem
St. James P.T.A
Lythian Sisters
New K. P. Hall
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
D.A.R
Frank Crone
St. Disto
A. C. Ruegsegger
Sunshine Community Club and Families
Will Richards
Public Affairs Dept
J. Ek. Lemmon
Maud McCreedy
R. S. Sherman
Capitolia
Grawfordsville
O.E.S
Voor
Kelvinator
Morton
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