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| ANNIVERSARIES |
| Grout Irvin "Mose" and Irene Grout of Riverside will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an Open House hosted by their children from 1:30-4:00 PM June 30th at the Kalona Park, Shelter C South Side. Irvin "Mose" Grout and the former Irene Chipman were married November 21, 1942. Their children are, Jim (Alice) Grout of Chandler, Ariz.; Bob (Lila) Grout of Kalona; Trudy wife of the late Bill Grout of Iowa City; Nancy (Leroy) Nissley of Riverside; and Vicki (Ken) Adam of Kalona. They have 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. All friends and relatives are invited. The couple requests no gifts. Source: Kalona News 6/15/2002 pg. 2B |
| Mr. & Mrs. John T. Winborn Have You Heard? By Johanna Nelson Beers The rare milestone of a 60th wedding anniversary was reached last week by Mr. and Mrs. John T. Winborn, who make their home at Oaknoll Retirement Residence. A highlight of the celebration nothing this event last Sunday was the reading of a poetic tribute composed especially for the occasion by a longtime neighbor and friend, Mrs. Cecil Hughes. The verses trace the lives of a couple who grew up in the same rural community, married, and experienced all the joys and tribulations of rearing a large family on a busy farm. Excerpts from the poem follow: "Two prominent Sharon families, You know the names quite well; About the Schwimleys and the Winborns Some things I'd like to tell. Both lived in Sharon Township Where they farmed year after year Worshiped at the same rural church, Which was also very near. The Schwimleys' daughter, Mabel, Had a very definite plan. She said, 'I'll seek more education And be a teacher if I can.' "Teachers were hired by the term Instead of by the year; Mabel's first term at Woodland Was a successful one, I hear. The Winborns' son, John Thomas, One winter decided to go To school at Cedar Falls - He had teaching in mind, you know. Instead he became a farm operator; Soon the neighbors were heard to say, 'John is courting the Schwimley girl - He goes down there every day . . . ' The year was 1910; That was 60 years ago, At the home of the bride's parents West of Sharon, as you know. The ceremony was performed By and uncle of the bride - That was Rev. Adam Schwimley - And the wedding was outside . . . After a trip to Nebraska They began their farming life It was to the Titus place That J. T. took his wife. For five years this was home, Then another move they made To the farm west of Sharon; A long time there they stayed" The poem related the arrival of seven children - Everett, Lucille, Milton, Walter, Russell, Alice and Esther - reared with a happy mixture of fun and discipline. The author recalls the father's method of saving money on haircuts, by shaving "each boys head on summer's first hot day." And there were beloved family pets - Dolly, a docile old grey horse; and Fairy, a favorite pony. In 1944 the Winborns retired from the farm to make their home in Iowa City. They have resided at Oaknoll since June of last year. Their outlook continues cheerful, as the poem points out: "They always look at the bright side, For they're not the type to complain, Though the day is dark and dreary, They'll say, 'We need the rain'. Sixty years together Is a goal achieved by few, So we say to John and Mabel, We wish the best for you. May your 60th anniversary Be filled with things like these: Contentment, health, happiness, And wonderful memories. And as we close this story, We can very truly say The world's a better place Because you passed this way." Treasured photos from the family album show Mabel Schwimley and John Winborn as they appeared when they exchanged wedding vows 60 years ago. Forty-six relatives attended the reception honoring the couple last Sunday at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Williams, at Williamsburg. Included in the gathering were all seven of the honorees' children, and some grandchildren. Many would envy the feat of trim Mrs. Winborn, who wore her wedding dress to the party. Source: Press Citizen Sept. 19, 1970 |
| ENGAGEMENTS |
| Miss Barbara Smith Miss Barbara Jane Smith is the bride-elect of Mr. Warren R. Winborn, LeMars, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Winborn, Route 3. Miss Smith is the daughter of Mrs. Ray Smith, 517 South Dodge Street, and the late Mr. Smith. An August wedding is being planned. The couple was graduated from Iowa City High School in 1962. The bride-elect in an operating room technician at University Hospital and her fiance is a student at Westmar College, LeMars. Source: Iowa City Press Citizen 1/12/1965 |
| Rathje-Newhard SWISHER - Steven and Mary Rathje of Swisher announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Catherine of Cedar Rapids, to Brian William Newhard, also of Cedar Rapids. He is the son of Karen Maerschalk of Cedar Rapids. A July 6, 2002 wedding is planned in rural Kalona. The Rev. Doug Cue will perform the 3 p.m. ceremony at Sharon Center United Methodist Church. A reception will follow at the Teamsters Hall. Jennifer graduated from Jefferson High School and attended Kirkwood Community College. She is vice president of International Procurement Services. Brian graduated from Jefferson High School. He is employed by Coca Cola Bottling Co. Source: Cedar Rapids Gazette 2/10/2002 |
| Charlotte Yoder 4 Showers Honor Charlotte Yoder Four recent bridal showers have honored Miss Charlotte Yoder, daughter of Mr. Omar R. Yoder, route three. Miss Yoder will become the bride of Mr. Russell Lackender of Iowa City in a ceremony to be performed Saturday afternoon. Entertaining 36 guests at a miscellaneous shower were Mrs. Calvin Yoder, Mrs. Glen Yoder and Mrs. Howard Palmer. They held the courtesy in Mrs. Calvin Yoder's home, route three, Iowa City. Six remaining members of "The Old Maid's Club" entertained Miss Yoder and presented a group gift. The affair was give at the home of Miss Alice Winborn, 730 East Market Street. Cousins of the bride-elect honored her at a miscellaneous shower for 30 guests at the home of Mrs. Eldon Miller, 415 Seventh Avenue, last week. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Roy Bontrager and Mrs. _______________. at the event were Mrs. Delma Harding of Normal, Ill., and Mrs. Vernon Wright and Audrey Mae of West Liberty. Tuesday night in the home of Mrs. Glen Miller, 20 friends feted the honoree at a personal shower. Assisting hostesses were Miss Doris Grout and Miss Alice Winborn. Source: Press 1947 |
| MARRIAGES |
| Eton-Ayers Wedding at St. Paul A quiet home wedding was of interest was that of Miss Herione Eaton and Mr. Roscoe B. Ayers, son of Mrs. Alice Ayers of this city, at the home of the bride’s aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Thorde of St. Paul, Monday July 19th at 7 o’clock. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Leonard, of the Methodist Church of St. Paul, in the presence of a few intimate friends and near relatives. Among the guests were the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Eton and an Aunt Miss Eton of Strawberry Point. Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Russell of Waterloo brother-in-law and sister of the groom. Following a delicious dinner at the Thorde home the bridal couple left for a summer tour of Yellowstone Park. Mrs. Ayers is a graduate of the nursing school here and a talented and charming young lady, and the groom is a prominent lumberman of this city. They will reside here after September 1st on Summit Street.Heartiest congratulations are extended by the many friends of both parties. Source: Page 2 of Iowa City Daily Citizen, published in Iowa City, Iowa on Thursday, July 22nd, 1920 |
| Yoder, Lackender Marriage Performed in Sharon Center An arrangement of baskets of gladioli and lighted tapers formed the setting this afternoon for the marriage of Miss Charlotte Yoder, route three, to Mr. Russell Lackender, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lackender, route four. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Omar R. Yoder, route three. The Rev. Ira J. Hoover read the double ring ceremony at two o'clock this afternoon in the Sharon Evangelical United Brethren Church. Mrs. J. Orville Hora of Iowa City, a sister of the bride, played a prelude of wedding music and used the traditional wedding marches for processional and recessional. Miss Alice Winborn, 730 East Market Street, sang "Always", "O Promise Me", and "The Lord's Prayer", during the ceremony. Nylon Satin A white nylon satin gown with a senior train was worn by the bride. The gown was fashioned with a torso length fitted bodice with a double row fold trimming the hip line. The double row fold was also used for a drop shoulder effect. The skirt of the gown was gored in the front and gathered in the back. Her matching fingertip veil was gathered to a tiara of pearled orange blossoms. She carried a white orchid and a tiny Bible that belonged to her grandmother, and was also carried by her oldest sister when she was married. Miss Emily Yoder, the bride's sister, was maid of honor. She wore delphinium blue brocaded satin styled similarly to the bridal gown. Her shoulder length veil was of blue sheer and she carried white asters and blue delphiniums and wore rhinestone earrings and bracelet. The bridegroom's mother was attired in a gray crepe with bracelet length sleeves and gold trimming. With it she wore black accessories. Mr. D.M. Johnston of Akron, Ohio, a brother-in-law of the bridegroom was best man. The 150 guests were seated by Mr. Theodore Yoder of Iowa City and Mr. Gene Meer of Kalona. Reception A color scheme of blue and white was followed at the wedding reception. Mrs. Glen Yoder was hostess, assisted by Mrs. Howard Palmer, and the Misses Doris Grout, Treva Beard, Esther Winborn and Marilyn Ellerbeck. After a wedding trip to Chicago the couple will be at home on route four near Iowa City. For traveling Mrs. Lackender wore spice colored crepe with black accessories. The bride was graduated from Sharon High School and Iowa City Commercial College. She has been employed by the Eldon Miller Trucking Company. Source: Iowa City Press Citizen August 16, 1947 |
| LACKENDER - RESSLER SHARON COUPLE ARE MARRIED Miss Kate Lackender and Arthur A. Ressler Married Last Wednesday by Rev. Mullen Last Wednesday evening at the home of Rev. J.P. Mullen of the United Evangelical Church of Sharon township occurred the marriage of Miss Kate Lackender, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lackender, and Arthur A. Ressler, both of Sharon Township. The ceremony was a quiet one. Mr. and Mrs. Ressler have begun housekeeping on the groom's farm where a new house has been provided. They have the best wishes of many friends. Source: Newspaper clipping from family member |
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