Erma Swift and A Fritz Wed at St James Church
Erma Jean Swift daughter of Mr and Mrs Bryan Swift of Ainsworth married Alfred J Fritz son of Mr and Mrs Leo Fritz of Brighton in a morning ceremony at St James Church Rev H J Corcoran officiated The double ring rite featured chrysanthemum décor and music by the church organist and the Walkers The bride wore slipper satin with nylon neckline long sleeves and a senior train She carried white roses with bridesmaids and family members in pastel gowns The couple plan to live at 738 Jefferson after a wedding trip The bride is a 1948 Washington High School graduate and a rural school teacher The groom a Pleasant Plain High School graduate served in the army and is also a rural school teacher Out of town guests included families from Illinois Iowa and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Erma Jean Swift
Bryan Swift
Ainsworth
Alfred J. Fritz
Leo J. Fritz
Brighton
H. J. Corcoran
Bob
Forrest Walker
Maria
Gladys Hopping
Riverside
Wanda Swift
Annette Swift
Clifford Fritz
Marion Swift
Charles Swift
Walter Fritz
William Caldwell
W. F W. Hall
Jefferson
Fritz
Washington High School
Clara Kurtz
Fairfield
A. F. Robinson
Raymond Brockman
Leon Robinson
Francee
Brookfield
Chimney Fire Damages Talleyrand Home
Mr and Mrs John W Greiner faced a house fire caused by a burnt out chimney. Keota fire department and neighbors saved the building though water and smoke caused damage. Two new chimneys and plastering were needed. Reynold Greiner of Washington assisted for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bond
Talleyrand
John W. Greiner
Keota
Reynold Greiner
Washington
Eddie Weber
Eddie
Rita Jean
Jesse Bales
Richland
Arthur Ward
Burlington
Charles Roy Bond
Linda Sue
Donnie Joe
George Bonds
Community Card Club
Social Calendar updates and club notices listed
Notices for Knights of Pythias Y W C A mixers and many local clubs present. Events include meetings at Masonic Temple Christmas exchanges and bazaars across churches, schools and homes with dates, times and hosts such as Mrs Day Mrs Stanley Miss Been Blossom Mrs Morrison and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Qu.e.s
Mansonic Temple
Y. W
Robert Day
City P.T.A. Council
Albert Stanley
Demon Cagers to Meet Winfield
Washington high School Demons host Winfield and look to rebound after a defeat by West Chester. Kester the 6 foot 3 inch center leads the visitor lineup as Bow man drills a defensive and scoring plan for a 6:30 start with Kleese Carter Brock Schmitt Crandall or Waggoner likely in the lineup. A new automatic scoreboard debuts in the Washington gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Winfield
Kester
Demons
George Bowman
Kleese
Carter
Brock
Schmitt
Crandall
Waggoner
Community notices from Pilotburg and surrounding groups
The Pilotburg Ladies Aid met in the afternoon for a program and elected officers led by Mrs. Olin Bishop. A separate event at Eight Oclock p m used the north door for a White elephant exchange hosted by Mrs Philip Kneen at 712 S Iowa Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Door
White Elephant Exchange
Philip Kneen
S. Iowa
Pilotburg
Odaka Camp Fire Girls Meet to Support Pool Project
The Odaka camp Fire Girls met Saturday at 2 pm with Mrs. George Dowell. Beverly Tucker, president, presided. New member Mary Ann Klett attended. They decided to support the Camp Huaga pool project near Cesar Rapids by selling candy. The group presented a playlet during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odaka Camp
George Dowell
Beverly Tucker
Mary Ann Klett
Camp Huaga
Cesar Rapids
Eyes of a Fish Cannot Close Its Eyes
A fish lacks eyelids and cannot close its eyes. The article explains why fish eyes stay open, noting their habitual underwater environment and protective ocular adaptations.
Service Festival to Start Tomorrow at Methodist Church
Tomorrow at 2 30 p m the Christian Service festival of the Methodist church opens in the church basement and runs to 9 p m It features tea and special booths The event funds youth preparing for full time Christian service Invitations have been sent by the local W S C S to W and C S groups county wide and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
T.T.T
Gladys Mace
Charles Morris
Pleasant Hill
Carol Brewer
Rosemary Club
Lloyd Marek
Marion Township
Y.W.C.A. Priscilla Club
Edith Beenblossom
West Chester
W.R.C
White Elephant Exchange
Federated Church
Y.W.C.A
Red Brick
Y.W
ABC
Also Mentioned on This Page
Erma Swift
A. Fritz
U and I Club
Ben Coppock
Braden Club
Clarence Fulton
W. T. Carson
Merry Makers Club
H. J. Myers
Linger Longer Club
Art Dawson
Church Department of Public Affairs
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Gamma Psi
Beta Sigma Phi
Ed Sorrell
Just Us Club
John Lee
St. James Bazaar
V.F.W. Hall
Harmony Club
Nelson Thompson
Earl Booth
Friendly Circle Club
Isaac Kleese
C.C.C
Howard Stewart
Ernie Temple
Stella Latehem
S. N. Sorrell
Delta Alpha
Walter Jarrard
Dale Dunbar
Lyle Conklin
Harold Sheets
Elmer Greiner
Waldo Miller
Raymond Kiefer
Albert Tinnis
Cownie Furs
Cownie
Cline Greer
E. M. Bridges & CO
Demon Cagers
Washington High School Demons
Cardinals
Muscatine
Paul Thayer
Little Six
Washington Gymnasium
John McConnell
Alexander
Odaka Camp Fire
South Side Square
Prione
Petaldown
Cannon Bath
Thermos
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