Virginia Rae Johnson Becomes Bride of Charles R Mueller
Virginia Rae Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs R F Johnson Mediapolis and Charles R Mueller son of Mr and Mrs Charles H Mueller Des Moines united in marriage at First Methodist church Mediapolis Sunday June 15 4 pm Rev G M Rosenberger officiated Nuptial music by Janet Kelly and Marilyn Hatchcroft. The bridal party included Lois Kelley maid of honor and Robert Edgar best man with ushers from Burlington Morning Sun Lone Tree and Morning Sun. Reception followed for about 175 guests. The couple left for a Denver trip and will live in Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Rae Johnson
R. F. Johnson
Mediapolis
Charles R Mueller
Burlington
Charles H. Mueller
Des Moines
First Methodist Church
G. M. Rosenberger
Janet Kelly
Marilyn Hatchcroft
Lois Kelley
Miss Kelley
Robert Edgar
Richard Carthers
Robert Dickey
Lone Tree
George Wieman
Robert Carthers
Margaret Nordstrom
Jacqueline Eadwards
Davenport
Martha
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Stewart School
Washington
Goodyear Service Co
Charlotte Earls Joy Fairchild
Martha Jane Fry
Eileen Jeffrey
U Go I Go Club Hosts Meeting at Schiebel Home
The U Go I Go club met at Mrs Charles Schiebe s home with 11 members, Mrs Charles Mayer as guest. President Mrs Vina Manussier led a short business meeting. no meetings in July and August were announced. Mrs Mayo and Mrs Manussier were initiated. pinochle at three tables crowned Mrs Mayer high and Mrs Pau Mast low. Next gathering set for Sept 10 with Mrs Rebecca Shebeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schiebe
Charles Mayer
Vina Manussier
Orval Mayo
Manussier
Mayer
Low
Pau Mast
Rebecca Shebeck
The Summer Cook Must Have Know-how with Nourishing Foods
Practical tips to keep cooks cool and meals nourishing in July. Use leftovers and the refrigerator to save money and energy. Recycle yesterday’s vegetables into salads and soups. Extend leftover meat with pasta or rice for quick meals. Reheat stale baked goods and use the double boiler to avoid the oven.
Kolah Club Plans Fourth of July Picnic
Nine members of the Kolah club met with Mrs. Neill Trotman as president Mrs. Clarence Jackson led the meeting and plans for the annual July 4th evening picnic were set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neill ‘Trotman
Clarence Jackson
Sunshine Community Club Hosts Meeting at Koehler Home
Sunshine Community Club members gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Louis Koehler I home with guests Mrs. Homer Hunt Mrs. John Koehler Mrs. Robert Gerot and Julia Koehler. President Mrs. Louis Koehler led roll call on city versus farm. An ice cream strawberry social was planned for June 24 at No 7 school.
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Sunshine Community Club
Louis Koehler
Homer Hunt
John Koehler
Robert Gerot
Julia Koehler
No. 7
Will Richards
Mr. Richards
Blue Grass
Kentucky
Hospital Births and Surgeries Reported in City Areas
At the hospital a son is welcomed to Mr. and Mrs Alfred Lemke and a son to Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Watson of Wheaton. Mrs Myrtle Morgan of Washington and others undergo minor procedures. Tonsitectomies performed for Richard Creech of Washington and Max Stransky of Wellman. Clarence Johnson of the city noted as medical this morning. Mrs Dorothy Gersten of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Damin Gent with son of South English. Mrs Everette Meeks also listed in the morning notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Lemke
Lawrence Watson
Wheata
Myrtle Morgan
Washington
Richard Creech
Max Stransky
Wellman
Clarence Johnson
City
Dorothy Gersten
Cedar Rapids
Damin Gent and Son
Everette Meeks
Polce seek thief after meter pulled from cement
Muscatine police pursued a suspect Thursday after a thief pulled a new parking meter from its cement base. The meter contained at most 15 cents, but the city faces a $44.50 replacement cost.
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Muscatine
Tvolice
Five in Beechview Eyeing TV Survive Deadly Fumes
The Sun-Telegraph reports an entire Pittsburgh family narrowly escaped death from carbon monoxide fumes from a furnace while they watched television in Beechview.
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Pittsburgh
The
Sun-Telegraph
Beechview
Local Women Golfers Entertain Guests at Park Lane Event
Bea Peterson set a new course record of 40 as the Women’s Golf and Bridge Association of Washington hosted members from Park Lane and Geneva Country clubs Muscatine and the Elks of Iowa City for a guest day at the country club Approximately 70 women attended with guests The day began with coffee and rolls at 8 50 am play started at 9 30 am and lunch followed at 1 pm Bridge and Canasta were played in the afternoon Ben Peterson won top golf prize with 40 tying the course record Elizabeth Shannon finished with 45 and Helen Schenefelt earned low putts with 12 Other prizes went to Ruth Stewart Nadine Carlisle Olive Pratt and Olive Pratt’s prize for low net went to Dorothea Brindley Nina Stuteman tied for low net with 35 Out of town prize went to Olive Pratt and Helen Forester Blanche Barry Low net prizes awarded for Washington and Geneva entries Afternoon bridge prizes went to Mrs Irvin Coffey and others.
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Women's Golf and Bridge Association of
Washington
Park Lane
Geneva Country Clubs
Muscatine
Elks Club
Iowa City
Bea Peterson
Elizabeth Shannon
Ben Peterson
Washington women golfers thank volunteers after successful day
Mrs. G J Nemmers of the local club thanks all and the committees for a day of golf activities. Volunteers included Mrs EB Bb Stussman Mrs Ted Bailey Mrs Gerald Moothart and many others who handled food prizes hospitality and decorations. Charles Wiele aided activities and the next event is a mixed 2 ball foursome for July 4.
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G. J. Nemmers
EB. Bb. Stussman
Ted Bailey
Gerald Moothart
Frank Miller
Bob Patterson
William Shannon
Dan Brindley
Paul Fern
John Butler
George Krogmeier
Ll. E Coffey
Dick Hotle
Herbert Osineup
Harold Kerr
Charles Wiele
Washington
Vets Clubs Plead Innocent On Liquor Charges
In Fort Dodge Iowa two veterans club managers pleaded innocent to liquor charges after state agents raided the AMVETS Club and the 24th Division Club, seizing liquor at each site and punchboards at the AMVETS Club. Keith Johnson faced liquor and gambling device charges while Anver Habhab denied the liquor charge.
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Fort Judge
Iowa
State Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Amvets
Keith Johnson
Amvet
Anver Habhab
Maryland Governor McKeldin weighs vice presidency
Maryland Governor Robert McKeldin says he has 24 Republican delegates pledged to him and would consider the vice presidency. He notes a possible split on the first ballot at the convention and questions about backing Eisenhower, while denying explicit support.
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Los Angeles
Calif Ury
Maryland
General
McKeldin
Joe
Pagan to Easter Egg Exchange Origin Story
The text notes that the color Easter egg tradition began as a pagan Anglo-Saxon custom where the egg symbolized the beginning of life.
Iron Crown Linked to True Cross Nail Legend
Researchers describe the Iron Crown as a relic once worn by Lombard kings who ruled much of Italy as the Byzantine Empire waned. The circlet, long tied to the True Cross nail lore, is cited by experts as a symbol of the Lombardic royal line.
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Italy
Universe density figure reported by Yerkes Observatory scientist
A Yerkes Observatory scientist in Chicago announced a computation for the average density of the universe per cubic centimeter. He stated it as a fraction of a gram followed by twenty eight zeros and a final one.
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Yerkes Observatory
Chicago
Breakfast Deprivation Lowers Output in Young Women
A study on young college women shows skipping breakfast reduces work output and slows reaction times while decreasing muscular steadiness. Researchers note caution in interpreting results and urge broader tests.
Pin-checked Cottons Make Young Dresses With Flair
Describes pin-checked cotton dresses for younger wearers with button-down bodices, full whirling skirts, short sleeves, and white pique collars edged in the pin-check fabric.
Pima Cotton Fashion Note From Era
Pima cotton described as lightweight and draping well. It suits daytime dresses with classic bodices and billowing skirts. Colors are usually pastel.
Social Calendar Seeks Submissions For Week’s Meetings
Neighborhood clubs list upcoming events including PEO Chapter 1 at 7 50 pm Mrs A S Smith Pythian Past Chiefs Assoc 8 pm with Mrs Francis Crone Family night dinner 6 30 pm country club Presbyterian Womens Service Guild Circles I II III at 2 pm WSCS meeting Guest Day Methodist church dining room Rebekah lodge 8 pm 100 I OOF hall DAV 6 50 pm picnic Sunset Park Knights of Pythias KP DeMolay 7 50 pm Mason Temple.
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A.S. Smith
Pythian
Presbyterian Womens Service Guild
Cirele I
Henry Bailey
Cirele Tl
William Potratz
Cirele Ill
R. J. Dawson
Dawson
Potratz
WSCS
Ein Methodist Church
Rebekah Lodge
Health Year 1951 Forecasts Bright Mortality Control
Statisticians call 1951 a banner health year and predict continued progress in reducing deaths. They expect further gains in medical advances, disease prevention, and public health efforts shaping future mortality trends.
Chilean man jailed after street brawl threat
John Guzman aged 103 of Santiago Chile was arrested after a street fight that sent his 20 year old opponent to the hospital. He told reporters I’ve got a punch in the other fist for him when he gets out, signaling a threatening follow up.
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John Guzman
Santiago
Chile
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Charles R. Mueller
Mrs. Schiebel
Fedders
Gogat
Zager Plumbing and Heating Service
Kolah Club
Clarence Goff
Lauder Kennedy
Trotman
Sara
John Cherry
Charles Wells
Karen Koehler
Mrs. Hunt
Koehler
Geret
Muscatine Street
Washington State Bank
Washington, Iowa
West Chester
Jane Caviness
Lambelle Greenfield
Vets’ Clubs
Esc
Iron
Wolf Floral Co
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Nicola
Harmon
Earay
Peter Pan Fark Bread
Sunset Park
Knights of
Krilium
Monsanto Chemical Company
Monsanto Trademark
Connelly Hardware
Fade
Rene Sunbeam
Washington, CL
Vicsonis
Chaiea Af
Dalieianue Eflavare
Thomassen
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