Viola Marek Weds H C Lyon in Davenport Nuptials
Viola Kathryn Marek of Davenport married Harry C Lyon son of Fort Madison at Zion Lutheran Church Davenport The ceremony featured white snapdragons and carnalions and vows read by Rev H H Landdeck A reception for about 200 followed at the American Legion hall The couple plan a wedding trip to the Ozarks and will reside in East Davenport Ill. Bell Telephone Company workers and regional guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Kathryn Marek
Davenport
William F. Marek
Riverside
Harry ¢. Lyon
C. Lyon
Fort Madison
Zion Lutheran Church of
H. H. Landdeck
Father
Kenneth Rolfs
Lorence Marek
Kenneth Hutchison
American Legion Hall
Jimmy Peterson
Rock Island
William Lee
Betty Sojka
Washington
Luella Sojka
Mary Knotek
The
Ozark's
Easthave
Moline
Tl Washington
Washington High School
U.S. Army
John Deere Harvester Company
East
West Chester WCTU Meeting Highlights Women Leaders
The West Chester WCTU gathered Friday afternoon led by Mrs Lloyd Bauer in devotion from John on building total abstinence through print. President Mrs Merle McDowell presided as Mrs Walter Javall reported yearly work progress. Mrs Bessie Bauer led on Tools and reviewed Alcoholism or Abstinence. Edna Kleese praised Ida Bo Wise Smith. guest Mrs Waegamon of Wellman, county WETU president, attended. April institute planned at Mrs Peters home. refreshments by Mrs Frank Kleese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
WCTU
Mary Roses
Lloydt Bauer
Merle McDowell
Walter Javall
Bessie Bauer
Edna Kleese
Ida Bo Wise Smith
Waegamon
Wellmai
Weetu
Peters
Frank Kleese
Day for Dads Originated in Spokane Washington
The custom of Father's Day began in Spokane Washington with a local push toward recognizing fathers. It marked a new annual observance that spread nationwide.
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Spokane
Washington
William Wolfs Host Merry Ten Pinochle Night
The William Wolfs hosted a Merry Ten Elubo night at their home with guests Mr. and Mrs. Don Swicki and daughter. Pinochle was played at five tables. Travel prize went to Mr. Swicki. High score for women to Mrs. Raymond Hammen, low to Mrs. Paul Benson. Paul Benson had the high men score with Mae Wallace low. Refreshments closed the evening and the April meeting will be at Erwin Walt's for officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Ten’ Elubo
William Wolf
Don Swicki
Swicki
Rayviond Hammen
Paul Benson
Mae Wallace
Erwin Walt
Bridal Shower for Edith Miller Hosted by Mrs Lioya Miller
Mrs Lioya Miller hosted a bridal shower at the Humston home for Edith Miller. Pink and green decor graced the table with a decorative umbrella centerpiece while guests played games and exchanged aprons with well wishes. Refreshments were served by the hostess and assisted guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Miller
Humston
Edith Miller
Lioya Miller
Lois Humston
Ruby Kindred
Mrs. Mumstron
Hospital Discharges Mrs Gilesbseher and Others
At the hospital dismissals noted Sunday include Mrs Gilesbseher and daughter of Walnutona today Mrs Henry Davis and daughter of Crawfordsville today Mrs Chester Lavery of Columbus Junction medical Sunday Mrs Mary Ginter of Brighton medical and Mrs Bertha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Bseher
Wtalona
Henry Davis
Crawfordsvalle
Chester Lavery
Columbus Junction
Mary Ginter
Brignton
Bertha
Younger Fellows Attend Gary Marston's Party
In observance of his 12th birthday Gary Marston hosted his 6th grade classmates from Stewart school and friends at his home. Festivities included contests and games with gifts for Gary and refreshments served by his mother with help from his grandmother and teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Marston
Stewart School
Ivan Marston
Gary
Relden Jarrard
Darwin Brock
Lloyd Simones
Knees Zieziowsky
LeVerne Geyer
Jobe Skujins
Bill Pliek
Ted Thorton
Social Calendar Highlights Busy Week of Club Events
A packed social calendar lists multiple gatherings across town includingApplied Art at 10 a.m. Monday and a DeMolay event at Mason Temple. The Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society meets at 5 p.m. and a Garden Department program on conservation is shown at Farm Bureau Bldg. Other items include YWCA mixers, YW Wives, and district conference plans, with notes on room changes and ticket purchases.
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S&s
Claud Goldsmith
Ralph Hesseltine
East Main
DeMolay
Masoni Temple
Assoc
Presbyterian Womens Missionary Society
Basil Melee Handerattel
Paul Horak
Carl J. Roberts
Garden Dept
Farm Bureau
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
YWCA
Shirley Soeth
Louise Wasson
Shirley Dunbar
Burlington
Madison
Methodist
Ehurch
Prairie Flower
Rebekah
Toof Hall
St. James
John Mattes
Priscilla Club
W. B. Dupuis
George Dare
Oocret
Sunshine Community Club
Will Richards
West Chester Pythian Sisters
Bethel Missionary Society
Charles Walt
Navajo Club
Fred Bey
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Fleur de Lis Club
Birth of a son for Mr and Mrs Cranadat on Route 1
A son was born Saturday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Robert Cranadat of Route 1. The birth adds a new member to the family as relatives celebrate the happy event.
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Robert Cranadat
Route No
Paver Club Names and Names in Local Notes
Fragmentary OCR lists names and groups including Paver, Pansy Hill club, Pogo pom, Mire Dale Woolburn and Keith Vetter with a West Chester reference. Contents appear as candid notes or a community roster without a clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Knotek
Rollealth
Dale Woolburn
Keith Vetter Wre
West Chester
Hal
Taft Camp Says Basic Strength Unshaken After New Hampshire
Taft campaign officials insisted their basic strength remains intact despite Eisenhower gains after the New Hampshire primary. A Taft aide noted a shift in political climate but argued Taft's overall standing in the Republican nomination contest has not been eroded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Dwicht
Hisenhower
Robert A. Taft
Eisenhower
New Hampshire
Minnesota
New Jersey
Pooh
Davidt S. Ingalls
Sen
Taft Favored In Four Key Primaries Ahead
Taft remains the betting favorite in four major primaries as delegates chosen by convention continue to emerge. He highlighted Wisconsin’s April 1 primary and the Illinois April 5, Ohio May 6, and West Virginia May 12 contests as pivotal for the GOP nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Lugalls
Debsites
Wisconsin
Illinois
Ohio
West Virginia
Honor Students At Keota Listed On Honor Roll
Keota March 7 twenty one Keota high school students named to the honor roll. Seniors include Janice Dili Shirley Harras Shirley Lyle Don Shannon Phyllis Bombie Jim Hofer juniors Norman Dillon Francis Cave Marianne Siseren Mary Lou Miller Doris Turnipseed sophomores Barbara W Parsons Julia Stewart Barbara Romine Marlin Peiffer Paul Groft Jane Mess Jacek Dillon freshman Dick Adam. Pink Peden and Marilon Vittetoe services held Kinross Christian church for Mrs William H L Dorrance of North English died Friday March 14 at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Keota Highh School
Janice Dili
Shirley Harras
Shirley Lyle
Don Shannon
Phyllis Bombie
Jim Hofer
Norman Dillon
Francis Cave
Marianne Siseren
Mary Lou Miller
Doris Turnipseed
Barbara W Parsons
Julia Stewart
Barbara Romine
Marlin Peiffer
Paul Groft
Jane Mess
Jacek Dillon
Dick Adam
Pink Peden
Marilon Vittetoe
Christian Church
Kinross
William HL. Dorrance
Dorrance
Obituary of Jennie Rowe Dorrance Westfall Dorrance
Jennie Rowe Dorrance Westfall Dorrance born February 27 in Keokuk county to Silas and Emma Rowe grew up in the area. She married Joseph Westfall on March 6 1900 and later William H. Dorrance in 1948. They lived near Kinross and later North English. she was a Methodist and is survived by her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie FE
Dorrance
Iss
Keokuk County
Silas
Emma Rowe
Josep Westfall
Kinross
Mr. Westfall
William H. Dorrance Dee
Keota
North English
Methodist Church
Three Children Missing After Snowstorm Search Expands
A tassel from a cap found on a highway marks a child's disappearance as a light-clothed trio vanished in a vast forested area. A 7 inch snowfall and 10 degree temperatures worsen hopes. volunteers and authorities extend searches along streams and rugged terrain. Relatives listed include Emma Stephens and Eva Jones among others. Rev. Hugh Williams led a prayer service. Burial followed at Brethren Cemetery near South Maelish.
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Emma
Jesse Stephens
Cedar Rapids
Eva
Keith Jones
Keota
Joe Westfall
North Englaish
Jesse Westfall
Ottumwa
Max Westfall
Kansas Citys
Hugh Williams
Keota Methodist Church
Brethern Cemetery
South Maelish
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Viola Marek Weds
H. C. Lyon
Evelyn L. Marek
Mary Jane Mueller
Helen Koopman
Gowss
Usaid of Honor
Miss Mueller
Miss Koopman
Iowa City
Oxford
Blackhawk
Davenpot
Vis
Lyon
Washington News
Ramseyer Hatchery
Kiple and
de- Prenger
Martins Cleaners
Stewart and Crone
Fuhr and
Cochran
Washington Oil
Skelgas
Washington State Bank
Man On the Street
Gambles
Long's Snack Shack
Phillips Drugs
Keating Welding
Ross
Merry Ten
Brella
Sil
Miss Miller
Rothschilds
Sorden's
ISU
Rothschild's
Louise Rouse
Ramona Millee
Mre
Oftcte
DRO
Fern Pastry Shop
Donut Holes
Isusi
Teiis
Saole
Fern
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Tom Stewarts
Water Company
Stewarts
Sally
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Younsters
Floral
N&h
Novelty Muses
Nicola
Harmon
Stir
Xela
Rothschild’s
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