Davida Fisher and Don Nicholson Repeat Vows
Davida Fisher daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fisher of West Chester and Don ald L Nicholson of Ainsworth renewed their marriage vows at the Little Brown Church in the Vale Nashua. Rev F L Hanscom officiated. Attendants were Marjorie Meints and James Henderson. The couple will reside on a farm east of Haskins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davida Fisher
Roy Fisher
West Chester
Donald L. Nicholson
Ainsworth
Little Brown Church
the Vale
Nashua
F. L. Hanscom
Marjorie Meints
James Henderson
Coggan
Miss Meints
Nicholson
U. S. Army
IoWa State Teachers College
Kalona
Haskins
Entertains Navajo Club at Luncheon
Mrs Will E. Jones hosted a 1 PM luncheon at 603 East Washington with 19 Navajo Club members and Mrs. Frank Wilson of Iowa City. Guests sat at four tables for a two course meal, bouquets adorned the room, and guests toured Japanese parachute and other items from Harold Jones. Mrs. Hall shared her Atlantic City trip details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will E. Jones
East
Washington Street
Navajo Club
Frank Wilson
Iowa City
Hugh Hall
Fred E. Miller
W. B. Dupuis
Mae McCreedy
Robert Duncan
Carl Hedges
Wilson
Hedges
W. S. Duncan
Japan
Harold Jones
Hall
Atlantic City
N. J
Monmouth College Awards Degrees at ninetyth commencement
Monmouth Illinois May 30. At the ninetieth annual commencement exercises honorary degrees were conferred on Rev Dalton Galloway Fayoum Egypt Rev Charles G Mann Biggsville Ill Doctor of Divinity Doctor of Letters Sarah B Meloy Cairo girls school Egypt Doctor of Humane Letters Dr James G Hunt Cambridge New York Doctor of Laws Dr Frank C Rathje Chicago president American bankers association The bachelor's degree was conferred on 57 seniors The college dedicated Alice Winbigler hall dormitory in memory of Miss Alice Winbigler class of 1877
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Ill
Monmouth College
Dalton ,Galloway
Fayoum
Egypt
Charles G. Mann
United Presbyterian Church
Biggsville
Sarah B. Meloy
Cairo Girls’ School
James G Hunt
Cambridge
N. Y
Frank C. Rathje
Chicago
American Bankers’ Association
Alice Winbigler
Price Boost for Cantaloupes Hits Retail Shelves
Washington May 30 UP OPA announced a one cent per pound increase in the retail price of cantaloupes. The move affects retailers nationwide as the agency adjusts consumer costs for fresh fruit amid market pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Youth Fellowship Box Supper Ainsworth Church
Meth odist Youth Fellowship in Xenia hosted a box supper in the Ainsworth church basement. Mrs John Elliott oversaw the event with group singing and three skits The Russian Drama The Crooked Mouth Family and Bluebeard. Twenty boxes were auctioned by John Clegg to raise funds for a Mt Pleasant Institute trip this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenia
Methodist Youth Fellowship
John Elliott
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Crooked Mouth
Bluebeard
John Clegg
Mt. Pleasant
Pre-nuptial party for Patricia Griffith hosted in West Chester
Mrs Eldin Bauer and Mrs Paul Griffith welcomed guests at a Friday afternoon shower in West Chester. Patricia Griffith, the bride elect, received advice notes and gifts as guests dressed a bottle as a bride. Mrs David Kleese won for prettiest bride. refreshments featured pink and white hues served by Joyce Kleese and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldin Bauer
Paul Griffith
West Chester
Patricia Griffith
Miss Griffith
David Kleese
Price boosts for melons raise crate costs in California Arizona
The OPA authorized price increases to offset higher parity and packing costs for growers. For the period Jan 1 to July 5 the standard crate rises to 3.70 from 3.25, jumbo crate to 4.55 from 3.95, and pony crate to 3.10 from 2.70 at shipping points in Calif and Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Calif
Arizona
Erosion Cuts 282 Million Acres From U S Farms
Analysts report that water and wind erosion have stripped 282 million acres of crop and grazing land in the United States. The loss underscores ongoing soil depletion and highlights the need for conservation measures to protect arable resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Veterans farming guidance for returning service members
The Veterans Service Bureau advises veterans on farm loans equipment REA service and land purchases. Start with the county agricultural agent housed in the courthouse and coordinated with USDA. draft boards refer veterans to the agent. Local advisory committees include working farmers who aid veterans seeking farming opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Service Bureau
USDA
Court House
Memorial Day choir rehearsal moved to Friday evening
Reader questions veterans benefits and survivor pensions. Topics include back pay and pensions for dependents, insurance status with London firms, shipment of bodies under army policy, and eligibility rules for disability and widows pensions. Guidance points to Claims Division GAO and VA offices for applications and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Pearl Assurance Company, Ltd
London
National Service
United States
Army Quartermaster Department
Social Calendar with Club Meetings This Week
Social calendar lists events for Pansy Hill club members and husbands at Mr and Mrs John Caldwell Friday. W R C meets Saturday at Legion hall 2 30 p m. YWCA executive board 7 30 p m Monday at YW. Rainbow Girls at 160 p m 7 30 p m Tuesday D A R 7 30 p m Mrs R S Wartel. Officers to file reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Hill Club
John Caldwell
W.R.C
Legion Hall
D.A.R
R. S. Wartel
Friendly Anniversary and Birthday Greetings Page
Mr. and Mrs. William Shannon mark their ninth wedding anniversary while Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Keller celebrate their third. Dorothy Darnell turns 19, daughter of Wallace and Mrs. Darnell. Mrs. L. W. Bomberger Mildred Woodburn Jack Swift James Haight and Dora Kleinschmidt receive greetings. Avon Rae Cochran turns 11 in West Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shannon
Charles M. Keller
Kalona
Dorothy Darnell
Mrs
Wallace Darnell
L. W. Bomberger
Brighton
Mildred Woodburn
Cedar Rapids
Jack Swift
James Haight
Dora Kleinschmidt
Avon Rae Cochran
West Chester
Catherine Fullerton to Wed Donald G. Story
Columbus Junction area report notes the engagement of Catherine Fullerton, daughter of E. W. Fullerton, to Donald G. Story, son of R. C. Story. The wedding is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at United Presbyterian church in Columbus City. Also mentioned is a reception hosted by B. H. Shearer and wife for their son Woodrow J. Shearer and his wife, May 20 marriage in Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
E. W. Fullerton
Columbus City
Catherine
Donald G. Story
R. C. Story
United Presbyterian Church
B. H. Shearer
Woodrow J. Shearer
Shearer
Dubuque
Adelaide Ogilvie
Madison
Wis
Mrs Hayes Hosts Grace Hill Ladies Aid Meeting
Grace Hill Ladies Aid met at Mrs Lyle Hayes home with Mrs Paul Nichols and children Steven and Vicki Lou of St Paul Minn as guests. Members quilted and read Jude in roll call while the group donated ten dollars to the overseas food drive and planned an upcoming guest day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Lyle Hayes
Paul Nichols
Steven
Vicki Lou
St. Paul, Minn
Ira Miksch
Nelson Woodford
Holland
Society
Farm Bureau
Washington
Hayes
Practical use of fat drippings in cooking
Instructs to rinse fat from cooking pans with hot water and add to soup or use in sauces and gravies. Advises saving wrappings from fat.
New Veggies Bring Seasonal Trials to Gardens
A reader notes families enjoy trying new vegetables during the season and lists options such as Brussels sprouts broccoli kale peppers collards and others. The piece urges gardeners to experiment with different crops this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Foster
Mrs Wylie Hosts Snowball Club in May Meeting
Mrs Don Wyle presided as Snowball Social club members voted to end the secret-sister gift program and redirect funds to famine relief. Florence Kyle spoke on army nursing duties, while infant son of Mrs Everett Plecker attended his first club event. Guests included Mrs Arthur Witthoft and Billy, Mrs Stanley Fishburn, Leota and Eunice Kyle, with Donna and Florence helping in organizing. Next session will be hosted by Mrs Everett Beenblossom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wyle
Walter Nett
Walter Kyle
Glenn Knapp
Florence Kyle
Army Nurses Corps
Everett Plecker
Arthur Witthoft
Billy
Keota
Stanley Fishburn
Leota
Eunice
Florence
Donna
Florence Andunice Kyle
Miss Fishburn
Everett Beenblossom
Last Minute Seasoning Tips for Vegetables Flavor
Add the fat just before serving or after transferring vegetables to a dish. This method boosts seasoning impact with less fat while preserving flavor and texture.
Ainsworth O E S Invited to Iowa City Meeting
Ainsworth chapter of the Order of Eastern Star has been invited to attend a group meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday evening June 5. Three officers Mrs Hugh Morris Mrs LaVerne Reynolds and Latimer Davis are invited to take part in the Iowa City meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Order of Eastern Star
Iowa City
Hugh Morris
LaVerne Reynolds
Latimer Davis
Missionary Lecture At Eicher Church Draws Crowd
Reverend Solo mon Mouttet from India spoke at Eicher church in Noble on Sunday evening and showed pictures of his Go Ye Mission work in the Ozark field. The event followed by a day of local visits as families from Washington and Wayland dropped by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille
Maryland
Dean Meyer
Greystone Park
New Jersey
Pete Stauffer
Orin
Vernon Frey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ike
Gi’s
Tokyo
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U. S
Pfc
Calvin Every
Nevada
D. L. Nicholson
J. B. Randle
Youth Fellowship
Ainsworth Church
S Service Bureau
Western Newspaper Union
Eye Street
N. W
Washington, D.C
J. A
Scottsboro
Ala. A
Portageville
Mo. A
Atlanta
Veterans’ Administration Office
Y.W.C.A. Executive Board
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Pearse Rochester Dairy
Catherine Fullerton
D. G. Story
Shearers
Mrs. Hayes
Grace Hill
VictorySit TV
Mrs. Wylie
Rigenhagen Orchard Phon
Ainsworth O.E.S
Moutett
Eicher Church
Vernon W. Frey
Iowa
A & P Food
Fred Speed
Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
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