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Page Official City ahd' County 'Paper Society By Margaret Elizabeth Jones 00000000000 the was spent Cheney Reunion Held Sunday At Ellis Park The annual Cheney reunion was held at Ellis park in Cedar Rapids Sunday. Sixty-four people were present to partake of the basket dinner. The afternoon in visiting. Present were Mrs. Julia Bryant, Dorothy and Bill Brecher of Clinton; Mr.

and Mrs. Bert Cheney, Hilla Cheney, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Reid and daughters, Betty, Jackie and Patsy, Mr. and Mrs.

Russell Brantner, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Taschner and family, Mrs. Edith Cheney and son Bobby, Miss Nellie Brogan, Jesse Jacobs of Cedar Rapids; Mr. and Mrs.

Millard Claypool, Mr. and Mrs Wynter West, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cheney and son Vaughn, Mr. an Mrs.

Richard Cheney, sons Larrj and Rex, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chen ey and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Cyr il Strigel and family, of North Eng lish; Miss Ruby Fry of Ladora, Mr and Mrs.

Alfred Shaull and son, Mr and Mrs. Homer Cheney, Mr. Mrs. Daryl Woods and family, Mr and Mrs. Carl Voedkel and son Williamsburg, Mr.

and Mrs. Alber Rauch and family of Deep River and Edwin Dill of Williamsburg. Worthman-Sinclair Wedding Sunday Vivian Sinclair became the bride of John E. Wortman, of Iowa City in a ceremony performed in Kahoka, Missouri Sunday. Attendants were Louis Galta and Neva Crume of Iowa City.

Mrs. Wortman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G.

Sinclair of Williamsburg. She took a beauty course at Thompson's Beauty School in DCS Moines and had a beauty shop in Williamsburg before being employed in Iowa City, where she has been for the past few months. Mr. Wortman is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

J. E. Wortman, of Iowa City. He is employed in Iowa City where the home will be made. Eileen Hanson Marries Iowa City Man Saturday Eileen Hanson, of Iowa City, former Williamsburg girl, was married to Pinney of.

Iowa City at Patrick's church in Iowa City 'Saturday. Attendants were' Jerry arid Kathleen White. The Rev. Father P. J.

O'Reilly, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony. Mrs. Pinney is the daughter of Mrs. Nell Hanson of Iowa City, who moved there from Williamsburg a short time ago. She was graduated from the Williamsburg high school and from the Ottumwa Heights college in Ottumwa.

She taught school for a year and a half near Iowa City. Mr. Pinney is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Pinney of Iowa City.

He is in business in Iowa City where the couple will make their home after October 1,. following a wedding trip to St. Paul, Minnesota. RoberU-Moiiiner Wedding In'Marengo The marriage of Miss Kathryn Hoberta 1 daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Hobert, Roberts and William Meissner of Homestead was solemnized Saturday at six o'clock P. M. at Marengo in the parsonage of the Evangelical Lutheran church with Rev. Theodore Rottmann officiating. The couple was attended by Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Meissner of Homestead. The bride wore a wine velvet dress with matching accessories and her attendant wore a rose dress with accessories to match. Mrs. Meissner is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Roberts, was born near Williamsburg, attended the rural schools and two years in the high school. Meissner is the son of Mr. William Meissner of Homestead, was born and reared on a farm near Homestead, attending the rural schools in that vicinity and for the past few years has been engaged in farming. Stanley Rose, Amana Honored On Birthday AMANA A lawn party was given in honor of Stanley Rose, of Amana on his twenty-first birthday Thursday.

Those present were Elaine Nadine and Curtis Wheland; Dorothy and Robert Jandik; June and Ollie Lee and cpusin, Doris, Bud and Joyce Rosdail; Marcella and Laverne Huen; Wanda Rosdail, Margie Holland, Edna Svoboda, Donald Musser, Curtis Delaney, Bill McGregor, Weidon Ellingson, Stanley and Theola Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lockhart.

Reynolds-Kahler Wedding Sept. 4 John K'ahler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kahler of west of Oxford, and Bernice Reynolds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Joe Reynolds of Oxford, were united in marriage at the Zion Lutheran church in Council Bluffs, Sunday, September 4. They will reside at Oxford where Mr. Kahler is employed. Showers Held For Dorothy James The Misses Irene Talbot, Annabelle Holdun and Elizabeth Harris entertained at a shower Friday evening at the Ed Talbot home in honor of Dorothy James, who is to be married Thursday. Bingo was played with high prize going to Dorothy James and Mrs.

Howard Harrington. Guests were Mrs. Fred Blythc, Jane and Imogene, Mrs. S. D.

Blythe, Mrs. George Blythe, Erla Enochson, Mrs. Howard Harrington and Lorene, Mrs. Ross Landa, and Catherine Jean, Lois Jean Austin, Mrs. Carl Holden, Mils, rjilmer Holden and Janith, Mrs.

W. G. Talbot, Mrs. Ed Talbot, Irene Wallace, Mrs. J.

B. Edwards, Mrs. F. C. Bolger and Miss Frances Hettler of Marengo, Ruth Jones, Mrs.

Alfred James and Mrs. Irene Edwards. Mrs. Herbert Rusbult and Mrs. Herbert Aulick of DCS Moines were joint hostesses Thursday evening at the Rusbult home at a miscellaneous shower honoring Miss James.

Bunco was played with prizes going to Stella Thomas and Mrs. Sylvia Full- Guests were Catherine Roberts, Thomas, Alice Alblard, Virginia Smith, Dorcas Manor, Mrs. Harold Durian of Wellman; Elizabeth Harris, Mrs. Clarke Jones, Mrs. Henry Minks, Mrs.

Bess Pugh, Mrs. Clarence Dane, Mrs. Griff Jones, Mrs. Ira Durr and Donna, Doris Langlas. Mrs.

Roy Ablard, Reta Durr, Mrs. Sylvia Puller, Mrs. Byron Jones, Mrs. Truman Jones, Mrs. Joe Kelly, Mildred Misbach, Mrs.

Elmer Hopp, Mrs. Alfred James, Mrs. Maynard Starks, Mrs. Leo Wilkins, Geraldine Collins, Mrs. Tommy Jones, Ella A.

Jones, Mrs. Daniel Feslcr of Marengo; Mrs. Evan R. Owen, Mrs. Paul Nissen of Cedar Rapids and Annabelle Holden.

At the regular meeting of the Troy Goal Getters held Saturday evening at the home of Esther and Paula Heitshusen, the members presented their fellow member, Miss James, with a gift. Recent visitors in.the George Gallagher home were Mrs. A. L. Ludwick and her son, Dr.

A. L. Ludwick, who has been doing interne work for the past two years in Oberlin, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Clark of Des Moines were Sunday gnests at the parental E. C. Edwards home. We give Discount Stamps. Lytle's.

20-lt. Guests at the Tom Johnson home Friday were Mr. and Mrs. H. B.

Rowe, Marvin and Shirley Ann of Chevy Chase, Maryland. They had FUNERAL SERVICES FOR PIONEER CO. HELD SUN. Thursday, been Mrs. visiting Mr.

Howe's K'ate Howe in North mothur, English. er. amily Gathering Honors lenry Schmieder Sunday AMANA A family group gath- at the-Henry home Suriday eveiiing to lighty-seventh Despite his idvanced age Mr. Schmieder is still tble to do all his own gardening and ither work around the house. He ame from Germany when he was 17 years old.

He regaled his guests with necdotes of his youth. Refreshments vere served and the evening was pent singing old German hymns. resent were Johanna Schmieder, Hr. and Mrs, George Schmieder and laughter, Irma, Carl Schmieder and laughter, Helene, Mr. and Mrs.

Fred ieifert and daughters, Irene' and rlary Jane, Madeline Oehl, Mr. and Urs. Joe Bbp'p Betty and William Oehl and Henry Ichmieder. lirthdajr Surprise Party For Hazel Welsh Saturday Mrs. Lortz.

jihd daughter planned a surprise birthday party Saturday evening for Hazel Welsh. Guests besides the guest of honor and the hostesses -were Emma and da Jones, Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Sam Welsh, Carl Durr, Mrs.

Ross Strike and Mrs. Floyd Welsh; Fants Hold 'icnic Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fant entertam- 'd at their home Sunday at a picnic Guests were Mr. and Mrs.

Juick, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Klever, Mlelch -of Oedar iRapitJfe, Mr. and Mrs. John Fant and daugh- er of Koszta, Mr, and Mrs.

Axel "'ant, Dorothy and John, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hofmaster of Marengo. Sandersfield ionored On Birthday The members of the Sandersfield Band and families surprised Mr. Sandersfield Friday evening honor of his birthday.

The evening was spent socially, after which delicious lunch was served. Mr. Rowc is employed at the Brookens Institute in Washington, D. C. Mr.

and Mrs. Ed Manso of Lawson, Missouri spent Sunday at the Geo. Gallagher hom-e. Afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Brooks of Iowa City, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Carnes of North English.

J. C. McCnbe was in Peoria, Illinois Tuesday attending the funeral of a friend, Dr. Peters. H.

W. Chittenden and grandson, Harold of Victor were Sunday visitors at the R. H. Matheson home. Ernest Newkirk, his son Erwin and Ed Von Hocne left early Sunday morning for Park Rapids, Minnesota where they are enjoying the week fishing.

It will be hard to tell who will have the tallest fish story when the three return. Gus O'Donnell took his brothers, Jerry and Paul to Davenport Sunday where the boys will enter St. Ambrose college for the fall term. Jerry will be a senior this year and Paul will enter his freshman year. Mr.

and Mrs. Theo Davolt and Mr. and Mrs. John Arp enjoyed a motor trip Sunday which included stops at Niagara Cave, Decorah and the famous Spillville clocks at Spillville. guests of Mr.

and Mrs. A. G. Sinclair were Mr. and Mrs.

Pat Ackery and daughter, Patricia, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Kroskop of Brooklyn. Pretty New Fall Print Dresses at John S. Brown Dies In Marengo Saturday Evening Funeral services for John Brown, pioneer resident of Iowa County since 18G, who died from pneumonia at the home of his son Lowel in Marengo, Sat.

evening at 7:30, were conducted Monday afternoon at 2 p. m. from the home. John Sloan Brown, was born Nov. 4, 1853, in Miami County, Ohio, near the city of Tippecanoe.

His parents were Isaac C. and Mary Ann Delzell. He came to Iowa County with his parents in 1856 in a covered wagon. Instead oxen they used cows to draw the wagon. Pioneers often used cows so that they would have milk along the way.

They turned the cows loose at night to feed. Mr. Brown has remained a resident of Iowa County all these years excepting for nine years spent in Hardin County near Eldora. On July 4, 1879, he was married to Jennie Berger at Marengo. They became the parents of two children, Leo J.

and Lowell D. both of Marengo. Mrs. Brown died Sept. 4, 1917.

He has farmed all his life until the last four years when ill health $1.19. Lytle's. 20-lt. Arrived Sunday to spend a week at the parental C. E.

Drake -home. Bert O'Brien and bis daughter, Joan had their tonsils removed Tuesday at the hospital. Nicholas Kortje, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Erwin Newkjrk and her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Julius Koepke, returned to her home in Chicago Friday. Color Fall Prints, -onroy "Home Folks" Honor Everett James Recognition of his fourteen years crvice as secretary of the Hilton Consolidated School board was giv- Everett James, assistant cashier if the Iowa County Savings Bank, ast week by members of the school loard, their wives and friends. A party was held in his honor at he school building and Mr. James vas presented with a gift. The occasion was his leaving Conroy to nake his home in Marengo.

The of Conroy and vicinity regret hat it was necessary for Mr. and s. James to leave Conroy, but vish them happiness in their new 10 me. Bcrtina Trimpe spent Monday evening at the home of her friend, Lucille Weiss at the parental Laurel Weiss home helping Lucille celebrate her tenth birthday. Mr.

and Mrs. Louis Lubbcrt are spending this week in LaCrosse, Wisconsin visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. O.

W. Perry left for Davenport Saturday to take care of the children in the Dr. J. E. Rock home while Dr.

and Mrs. Rock vacation in Montreal and Quebec, Canada. They expect to be gone until October 1. Mr. Perry came back to Williamsburg on the first of the week on business, leaving Mrs.

in her daughter's home. Mrs. Sylvia' Fuller is the new clerk in Witte's store. Margaret Molison, teacher in the junior high school, is ill in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Mrs.

Henry Minks, Mrs. U. S. Butler, Mrs. Leonard Hanson and Mrs.

Mary Bean motored to Iowa City Tuesday afternoon to attend the" regular meeting of the Iowa Women's Relief Corps. They had a delightful time and were entertained caused by a stroke caused him to move to Marengo. He is the last of a family of eleven children. Beside the two sons, he leaves two grandsons, Lester, and Richard, and three granddaughters, Mrs. Lula Sheets, Blairstown, Mrs.

Vada Rinehart, Belle Plaine, Mrs. Genevieve Beyer, Belle Plaine, to mourn his passing. He was a member of the Marengo K. P. Lodge No.

30, having been made a member of that order in the spring of 1938 the oldest member in this district. He was baptized into the Methodist faith when 22 years of age in a baptismal service held at -Coon Creek, near where Emmett Shaull now lives. The funeral was conducted from the Lowell Brown home, the Rev. F. Paul Hladky in charge.

Temporary interment was made in the mausoleum. Marriage Licenses Marriage licenses were issued the past week to Byron Wilson, 21, and Gladys Sparrowgrove, 19, both of Marengo, Sept. Arthur George Cheney, 23, Ladora. and Edna Heit- nuin, 24, Victor, Sept. S.

Births Williaiiisburg Dr. and Mrs. P. H. Giblin are the parents of an 8 and one-half poumi son born Monday.

This newest addition to the Giblin family brings the total to two sons and two daughters. Williamsburg Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Xuber are the parents of a son born Saturday. Williamsburg Mr.

and Mrs. Lester Mullinix are the parents of a son born Saturday. Williamsburg Mr. and Mrs. Martin Martenson are the parents of a daughter born Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Berry of North English are the parents of a daughter, Mary Elizabeth born Sunday September 4. Mr. and Mrs.

Raymond Rohrer of Victor are the parents of a ten pound son born Monday, September 5. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jennings of Victor are the parents of a 6 pound daughter, Marjorie Jean born Tuesday, September 6. Mr.

and Mrs. Julius Nichols of near Victor are the parents of an 8 pound son born Friday, September 2. West Pilot Born to Mr. and Mrs. Orville Faas, a son, September 11.

They have two other sons. CONROY Mr. and Mrs. Milford Hartz of Blairstown are the parents of a baby son born Sunday. Mrs.

Hartz is the former Helen Plagmann. CONROY and Mrs. Phillips of St. Louis, Missouri are the parents of a son born September 3. She is the former Marie Welsh.

California People Return royally by the members of the corps. D. W. Conwell returned, to his home in -Grand Junction after spending a few days at the home of his i J. E.

and Mrs. A. G. Sinclair spent Sunday at' the Ray Belles home in Fayette. Byron Beard of Knoxvllle 36 inch Fast 20c at Lytle's.

20-lt. R. L. Grimes of Washington was a Sunday guest at the home of his relatives, Ethel Lytle and Julia Kenney. Mrs.

Sarah Pugh returned to her home in Williamsburg Sunday after spending the past week in Cedar Rapids with her daughter and other relatives. Mrs. Pugh returned with her grandson, Richard, a student at the university in Iowa City. Richard is spending a week at his home here. Mr.

and Mrs. W. F. Burke, of What Cheer were Monday visitors at the J. L.

Bullers home. Father Thomas O'Dowd was in Springbrook Tuesday attending the consecration ceremonies of the new Catholic church, St. Peters and. Paul. Father P.

J. Friedman is pastor of the church. Mrs. Dave Owen of Weldon has been visiting in Williamsburg the past two weeks with her niece, Ella A. Jones and other relatives.

Mellon Schmidt has rented the Dr. J. E. Rock farm east of Williamsburg for the coming year. Return From Trip Hot Peanuts You will find the best roasted mm LMI- )eanuts, roasted while you wait at) ry of Des Moines arc visiting at the ft OH 4- 17 13 1- 1 Mr.

and Mrs. W. D. Jones returned Monday evening from their trip through the eastern states. They spent some time in New York and in the Catskill Mountains.

They visited. Mr. Jones' cousin, Dr. Harry Jones in Scranton, Pennsylvania and in Wisconsin and Ohio. They were accompanied on their trip by Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Lentz of North Liberty. Florence Peters and son, Mrs. Carrie Humphrey of Los Angeles, Califorrlia and Mr. and Mrs.

Will tif' Long Beach, California left' Suffi'day for their homes after spending several weeks with relatives and friends in Williamsburg and vicinity. Mrs. Mary Fairman and daughter Mayme, Fosdick and daughter Nancy Ann of Des Moines were week-end guests at the home of Mrs. Maryl 'McCabe. Four Cars Cattle Shipped To Chicago Four cars 'of cattle shipped Chicago Tuesdiay; Leslie Oliver two, George o-ne and O.

K. 'Duncan George Heitshusen shipped a car Sunday and had hia cattle on a very goqd John Haack marketed, a load of choice steers in Chicago Monday that averaged 1,224 pounds and sold for $12.85. For Serious Moments Where law ends, tyranny begins. And I oft have heard defended Little said is soonest Hot Roasted Peanuts You will find the best roasted peanuts, roasted while you wait at The Little Chicago. 20-2t.

Iowa County Well Represented In Games Labor Day Five Iowa Counoy men had the opportunity of getting a real taste of professional football Labor Day when Pat Connors and Verne Mumm of Williamsburg and Francis Bigley, Carl Hogendorn and Gordon Engelbretson of North English journeyed to Ironwood, Michigan with the Cedar Rapids Packers and were defeated by the Green Bay Packers, one of the "beefy" outstanding teams of professional football. The score was 75 to 0. The Green Bay Packers included such stars as Joe Laws, Herbert Hinkle, Gantenbern and other college stars. The light Cedar Rapids Packers played a good game but according to the local boys, were no match for the more experienced Bay boys. fto-football promises to enjoy its Jest season and is supposed to attract a cool spectators this year.

The attendance in 1937 was over a million and a Half. The pro season really gets under ivay next Sunday when the Chicago Cardinals the Chicago Bears at Chicago. Cl.eye.land' plays at Bay; Washington at Philadelphia and New York at Pittsburgh. Ul HOWE Osteopathic Clinic Williamsburg, Iowa Acute Chronic Diseases Injuries Specialist in treating PILES RUPTURES t. and YOU can get it with STANDARD RED CROWN THE LONG MILEAGE GASOLINE SPECIAL SUMMER DILDEAIEB Ill I MiM.fr Visits Friends Here.

John Gannon, formerly of Victor but lately of Cedar Rapids, visited in Williamsburg Tuesday. Mr. Gannon's son William is candidate for of Brem- cr county on the democratic ticket. He already served one term. Rare Twin Tree Tomatoes 0.

W. Perry displayed twin tomatoes Tuesday, weighing 3 and 3-8 pounds. The variety is known as the "emanon" variety and the seed was purchased from H. P. Friederichsen, Marengo florist.

The tomatoes were raised in Dr. Dougherty's garden. They are a variety of tree tomato w'ith heavy vines. The Little Chicago. 20-2t.

parental F. G. Rock home. Hello-1 2 FILL OUR COAL BIN WITH Blue Diamond Block The premier coal from the Hazard field because the slag, stone and bone is removed at the mine. JELLICO STRAIGHT CREEK ZERO KING Re E.

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