Haven Hastings announce nuptials in Christmas Eve ceremony
Betty J Haven daughter of Mr and Mrs Carleton Haven of Pittsfield and James William Hastings both of Des Moines were married in Hannibal Missouri on December 24 1940. A single ring ceremony was performed by the Reverend Craig at six o clock Christmas Eve with both families in attendance. The couple will reside in Des Moines and Hastings works as a lawyer. The celebration included a wedding supper at the Haven home and notes their prior schooling and careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton Haven
West
Perry Street
Pittsfield
Beatrice June
Des Moines
James William Hastings
Hannibal
Craig
Mrs. Hastings
Paul G. Miller
Hastings
Des Moines College of Law
Equitable
Judge Frederick Miller
27Th Street
Haven
Washington
Continental Telephone Company
Piping Jams Driver Against Truck Wheel
SIOUX CITY Iowa June 37 year old S W Clark of St Louis Mo is in serious condition in Sioux City hospital after a defective wheel caused his semi trailer to halt abruptly sending a 50 foot piping load crashing against the cab The pipe smashed the cab frame and pinned Clark against the steering wheel in the crash
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux
S. W. Clark
St. Louis
Sioux City
Clark
Mrs Walter Nicholson Hosts Friendly Social Club
The Friendly Social club met yesterday afternoon with eight members present. Mrs. Walter Nicholson acted as hostess with help from Mrs. Sade Benson who served refreshments. President Mrs. Carrie Mayhew led the business meeting and the remainder of the afternoon was social. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Vernus Bradford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly
Walter Nicholson
Carrie Mayhew
Sade Benson
Vernus Bradford
Many Happy Returns Birthday Notices in Onawa Area
Harold Lewis Jr and Mrs Frank Patterson celebrate birthdays today along with John Combs of Franklin Center and D W McClure of Washington. Onawa fire department freed Clark from a construction truck after a fuel spill that did not ignite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lewis, Jr
Harold Kerr
John Combs
Franklin Center
Onawa
Clark
Display of War Veterans Work Opens at Marshalltown
A gift shop at the Soldiers' Home in Marshalltown features about 50 resident crafts including woodwork leather goods quilts and jewelry. Proceeds from sales benefit the individual makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Sentinel House
Local Social Calendar Events For Week
Social calendar listings include Linger Longer club at Mrs Everette Schmitt home with towel bring, Missionary society meetings at Associate Presbyterian and West Chester M E churches, Ruth Nichols noted, Friendly Circle, Friday Kolah club at Sunset park, Fleur de Lis and Booster clubs at Sunset park, Rebekah and Ode Fellows installation announced, rain plans noted and meeting day changes for July 4 observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Schmitt
Katie Schmitt
Missionary Society of Associate Presbyterian Church
4. E. Atchison
Priday Kolah Club
Sunset Park
Rebekah Lodge
Hall
Fleur de Lis
Oldest Lacrosse Game Mentioned Near Sentinel House
The oldest game on the North American continent is noted as lacrosse. The old sentinel house lies about 15 blocks northwest of Highway 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Sentinel House
Highway 30
E.O.W. Club Hosts Mrs Garrett and Guests
The E O W club met last evening with Mrs Ernest Garrett hosting and guests Mrs Earl Simpson Mrs Glenn Hayes and Esther Hayes in attendance Plans were set for an all day meeting Thursday July 17 at New London with Mrs Norton Light refreshments were served at the close of the evening by Mrs Garrett assisted by Miss Hayes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Garrett
E.O.W. Club
Earl Simpson
Glenn Hayes
Esther Hayes
New London
Norton
Garrett
Miss Hayes
Local residents relocate travel and welcome visitors to Davenport
Lee Ebner from Davenport spends a week vacation with relatives. The Hayereen family moved to 603 East Harrison from 208 East Madison after purchasing from Harriet Coulter. Don Tibbetts and family moved to 717 South Marion. Ehrenfelt also moved to Davenport from Rock Island. Hazen of Ainsworth visits son in Davenport. Was a business caller. Ottumwa residents Ellis and Ficken plan Minnesota trip for July 4 weekend. Don Welsh and Helen Jungbluth welcome granddaughter Peter Michael. grandparents C J Jungbluth and Charles Welsh. Homer Darnell of Cedar Rapids arrives for holiday weekend. he works as warehouse manager for Tip Top Distributing. Rothschilds hosted at Oakland Mills cabin. described as summer home with garden and interior details. Elkins of Chicago to visit Peters, then travel to Chicago. Elder family to Ephraim Wis for Ball reunion. Pearl Whistler returns from Urbana Illinois. W S Hill returns from Cedar Rapids visit. Hartzler and Beckler of Wellman obtain marriage license.
Air Pictures to Help Fighters Of Forest Fires
A portable tent darkroom aids forest fire suppression by enabling near real time reconnaissance. Fire crews receive undeveloped negatives by parachute, develop them on site, and print within seven minutes after the photographer shoots. The method identifies terrain, fire trends, and attack points for swift response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Cal
Frank Scovel
Harold Bowhay
Scovel
Bowhay
Forest Service
Card of Thanks for Hospital Kindness
Davidson offers thanks for bright hospital experience including friendly calls and flowers. He expresses sincere gratitude for the caring attention and friendship shown during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Betty J. Haven
James Hastings
W. Nicholson
Salem
Frank Patterson
D. W. McClure
C.D.C
West Chester
M. EK
J . Ben Holt
Abbie Boyer
Ruth Nichols Missionary Society of
U.P
Friendly Circle Club
Mabel Johnson
Woman’s Missionary Society
M. D. Work
Ode Fellows
Rebekahs
F. Hall
Hi-Ho
Hershey
Wheaties
Hamburger
Lee Ebner
Davenport
G A. Hayereen
East
Madison St
Harrison Street
Harriet Coulter
Don Tibbetts
Pourth Avenue
Marion Avenue
Ray Ehrenfelt
Mr. Ehrenfelt
United States Arsenal
Jim Rock Island
L. V. Hazen
Ainsworth
Mrs
Roy Benson
Duane Hazen
R. W. Ellis
Ottumwa
J. A. Ficken
Minnesota
Don Welsh
Creston
Peter Michael
Homer Darnell
Cedar Rapid
Wallace Darnell
Tip [Top Distributing Company
I. Rothschild
Oakland Mills
Ray Elkins
Noalee
Chicago
T. H. Peters
Mrs. Peters
Elkins
Dave Elder
Orville Elder
Ephriam
Wis
Pearl Whistler
Urbana
Ill
W. S. Hill
George Mann
Iowa City
Karl Birney
Cedar Rapids
Hillis Hartzler
Erma Beckler
Wellman
Cascade Inn
Everage
Sunkist
Famous Pork & Beans
van Camp’s
Benteco’s Fresh Creamery
Salerno
PRG
Sunkist Oranges
SWIFT
Swlet's Premium
Swiept
Swift's Premium
Ring Bologna
Tin
PABST
Ballet
Chicken of the Sea
Tona Blue Label
g-Pound
Renteco
Lh. Can
Avy If
Saag
LUX Follen Soaf
Aime
LUX
Swan
Tase Bie
Irene
WNI
Gen
John J. Pershing
Pershing
France
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