Virginia Donaldson Weds Richard Shalla
Virginia M Donaldson daughter of Lloyd B Donaldson of Washington and Mrs Vernon Billings of Olympia Washington married Richard J Shalla son of Mr and Mrs Clem Shalla Kalona in Holy Trinity Church Richmond. The ceremony at 9 00 am featured a ivory satin gown with lace and pearls and a heart crown veil. Reception at Casino hall followed with 60 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia M. Donaldson
Lloyd B. Donaldson
Washington
Vernon Billings
Olympia
Washan
Richard J. Shalla
Clem Shalla
Kalona
Holy Trinity Church
Richmond
W. F. Boeckman
Casino Hall
Shalla
Kalona High School
Treasurer’s
Carl Krantz
Vic Hlavacek, Jr
Mary Brown
Chicago
Chickens Feast on Mrs Argo's Garden Over the Weekend
May 1 Dayton Grove Mrs Ray Argo returned from a weekend visit to find her garden eaten by chickens. The note thanks friends and neighbors for cards and calls during a hospital stay. Family visits and weekend gatherings include Lyall Moore Arden Mumper Oliver Rockhall Linesville and Des Moines residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Moore
Dayton Grove
Ray Argo
Oliver Rockhall
Linesville
W.E. Argo
Pleasanton
Mary Duvall
Des Moines
Walter Duvall
Marion Hearron
H. A
Jim Lehman
Harold Timmins
Washington
Small Public High Schools Nationwide
Two out of every three public high schools in the United States enroll under 200 pupils, while about one in three has fewer than 75 students. The figures highlight pervasive small-school resources and enrollment patterns across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fleur De Lis Club Holds Regular Meeting
Nineteen members attended the Fleur De Lis club meeting on Thursday afternoon. Three children and guest Mrs. Richard Birney of Sioux City joined. a dessert luncheon was served by hostess Mrs. Raymond Bell with assistance from Mrs. E. Ray Bell. May baskets decorated the tables. roll call used riddles and president Mrs. Victor Peiffer led the business session. Members exchanged plants and bulbs, then socialized and sewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleur de Lis Club
Richard Birney
Sioux City
Raymond Bell
E. Ray Bell
Victor Peiffer
Merry Makers Club
Clint Anderson
FE. J. Hesselschwerdt
T. V. Knerr
Ed Squire
Red Horses Club
Raymond Edwards
Walter Statler
Ainsworth
C. E. S. 392
Temple
Navajo
W. F. Bickel
U & I Club
Amanda Schulty
St. Ambrose College
Pilotburg Ladies Aid
Ken
Founders Day Observed by Beta Sigma Phi Gamma Psi Chapter
Gamma Psi Beta Sigma Phi celebrated Founders Day on Saturday at the Plantation Club in Moline Illinois. Mrs. William Sitler, president, read a message from Walter W. Ross, founder of the organization 17 years ago, noting the group's growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Psi
Beta Sigma Phi
Plantation Club
Moline
Ill
William Sitler
Walter W. Ross
For Sale Adts Report on Early American Circus
America's first circus began in Boston in 1720 featuring a lion. An elephant was added in 1796 marking a later evolution of the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Boston
Hidden Graves and Grain Sown After Plymouth Winter Losses
Survivors of the Plymouth Colony hid their winter fatalities by leveling graves and sowing grain in spring to mask losses from the Indigenous people. The practice aimed to obscure the death toll and preserve morale among the settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Colony
America
Isabell Combs Showered by Friends Before June Wedding
A cooperative dinner at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Elizabeth Clark's home honored Isabell Combs as a pre nuptial shower. Co hosts Clara Faulkner and the group, with guests including Mrs. Paul Deimerly Leona Kos Mrs. Leland Sheets Mrs. Marietta Workman Mrs. Ednad Witting Mrs. Lloyd Fern and Mrs. Joe Sutten of Muscatine, celebrated with aqua and yellow decorations and playful gift costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Clark
Clara Faulkner
Isabell Combs
Miss Combs
Paul Deimerly
Leona Kos
Leland Sheets
Marietta Workman
Ednad Witting
Lloyd Fern
Joe Sutten
Muscatine
County 4 H Girls Plan Rally Day
County 4 H girls rally day set for June 2 with plans shaped at Saturday night meeting. Ruth Foster presided in county chair Isabell Combs absence. assignments made. details to be decided before club notices go out. Present were Mrs. John Flading Mrs. Harry Stacy and Mrs. Merle Eckels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Foster
Isabelle Combs
John Flading
Harry Stacy
Merle Eckels
Birthday celebrants listed for May 3 across families
The May 3 birthday list includes Lee Hesseltine Mrs Charles Grayson Davenport Mary Jane Lemley Mrs Grant Humston and Robert Brown also Robert Lee Beaman D E Wilkins Brighton Raymond Wheelan A J Votruba and Mrs Wes Engel John Paul Jr son of Mr and Mrs Paul McBride Cotter observes his 5th Frances Ann daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Godwin turns 8 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hesseltine
Charles Grayson
Davenport
Mary Jane Lemley
Grant Humston
Robert Brown
Robert Lee Beaman
D. E. Wilkins
Brighton
Raymond Wheelan
A. J. Votruba
Wes Engel
John Paul Jr
Paul McBride
Cotter
Frances Ann
Homer Godwin
Commandery group to observe Ascension day event
The Bethlehem Commandery will hold its annual Ascension day observance this Thursday at the Masonic Temple. All members and families are invited to attend with a cooperative dinner at 6 30. Men will perform the Temple degree while women enjoy a social hour and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Commandery
Masonic Temple
Social Calendar Promotes Local Club Meetings This Week
Community groups schedule a busy week with meetings from Junior Fortnightly to YWCA executive board at 7:30 p m. May breakfast hosted by Mrs Emma Barnett and an after dinner program. Tuesday features Pythian Sisters and missionary societies while Wednesday and Thursday offer a mix of clubs, luncheons, and concerts across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.C.A. Executive Board
Y. W
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Emma Barnett
Schell
Harmony Club
Gertrude Brooks
Mary Stephens
Martha Wheelan
Harmony Sister
Pythian Circle
Steve Stewart
Linger Longer Club
Ralph Waggoner
Forrest Lance
Community Club and Church Notices for Wednesday
Presbyterian morning prayer meets at 9 30 at the church with Mrs Cy Bush. Child Study IT holds potluck at 6 or 6 50 pm at Sunset Park east of shelter. H E O club at 2 pm hosts flower and bulb exchange. Ruth Nichol Missionary Society at 2 pm with Mrs Cloyce Stewart. Rebekah lodge meets at 8 pm in the IOOF hall. Various guilds and circles schedule events and dinners through the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Bush
Sunset Park
Shelter
H. E. O. Club
Howell Owens
Bethlehem Commandery
Temple
Masonic Temple
H. J. Club
Adolph Shalla
Friendly Circle Club
John Sherman
Dinner Guests in Clarence Goodwin Home
Mr and Mrs Ned Archer and their baby son Bobby were dinner guests yesterday in the Clarence Goodwin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Archer
Bobby
Clarence Goodwin
Dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Lawsor Crone moved to Al Crone home
Mr and Mrs Cloyee Crone hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs Lawsor Crone. Rain and muddy roads caused the gathering to be held at the Al Crone residence. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Woodrow Crone and children Mr and Mrs Donald Lins and children Mr and Mrs Alvin Kephart and Lillian Crone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyee Crone
Lawsor Crone
al Crones
al Crone
Woodrow Crone
Donald Lins
Alvin Kephart
Lillian Crone
Birthday Dinner Honors Ameal Chabal At Home
Ameal Chabal was guest of honor at a birthday dinner Sunday hosted at his home. The meal featured a fifteen pound barbecued ham. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Marston and Mary Lou, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Chabal, Mr. and Mrs. Faye Cherwinker, and Lloyd Chabal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameal Chabal
Wayne Marston
Mary Lou
Stanley Chabal
Faye Cherwinker
Lloyd Chabal
Relief Corps Plans Sprays Making Meeting
The I. G. White corps No. 45 of the Women's Relief Corps met in the Legion hall Saturday afternoon with 24 members present led by president Mrs. Rene Dawson. They reported 255 for relief and 59 sick calls, voted 5 for the cancer fund, and planned Memorial Day activities including material gathering May 27 and spray making with a noon cooperative dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. White Corps No. 45
Women's Relief Corps
Legion Hall
Rene Dawson
Cancer Fund
Ben Coppock
Stella Genkinger
Howard Wagner
Andrea Zeck Birthday Supper at George Zeck Home
Mr and Mrs Clarence Goff and Ronnie and Shirlee Zeck hosted a chicken supper Friday night at the George Zeck home for Andrea Zeck s sixth birthday. May basket cupcakes served as a centerpiece and place favors included candy baskets pencils and paper hats. Andrea received many gifts and the evening featured games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Goff
Ronnie
Shirlee Zeck
George Zeck
Andrea Zeck
Andrea
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Iowa City
Wolf’s Flower
Virginia Donaldson
Richard Shalla
Ramona Shalla
Mary Johnson
Maureen Binford
Linda Donaldson
Tommy Te
Robert TeBockhorst
Richard TeBockhorst
Robert Marek
Norfert TeBockhorst
Crall
John W. Lex
Fern Pastry Shop
Washington, Iowa
Fern
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Fleur de Lis
America’s
Isabell
Pon
Santos Hernandez
Manchester
Calcutta
Chamberlin Bros. Sport Shop
Social
Kenneth Patterson
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Carol Brewer Missionary Society
Esther Bordwell
William Sheetz
Y. W. Mixers Club
Tess
Presbyterian
St. Paul's Women’s Guild
Ruth Nichol
Ster
Ling
East Side Square
Elgin American
Relief Corps
Rhomberg
Tom Duncan
Rhomberg Fur Service
Darrell Ross
Ross Motor Service
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