Halloween Parties Across Mount Vernon Highlight Week
Mount Vernon hosts a busy week of Halloween events. The Pioneer club at Biderman tavern features an international party with a Spanish bull fight arranged by Prof Donald Gould. Other gatherings include gypsy parties, tea meetings, and campus activities with students and faculty organizing games, decorations, and refreshments.
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Mount Vernon
Pioneer Club
Biderman
Upper Palisades
Donald Gould
Astruria
T. A Gormly
Don Young
Presbyterian Texans
Dorothy Fisher
Dana Wilcox
Florence Elson
Laura Neal
Laurence Hunter
Ward Swift
William Rogers
Charles Emerson
Arlo Simmonds
Bernice Becker
Edwin Rogers
Eleanor Gough
Geraldine Bryant
Lloyd McCutcheon
Mary Lynch
Durham
Keedick
Effie Keedick
Elbert Coulter
Noanoke
W. E. Keedick
Caldwell
Ind
Leonard Keedick
Toledo
Sam Leib
Watson Kepler
Louis Chapman
H. A. Bassett
Edna Kepler
Mary Kepler
Arthur Dilley
Bridge Club
Bradford McGaw
Muss Bernice Becker
Birthday anniversaries honored in West Union gathering
Mr. and Mrs. R C Iliff hosted Saturday in West Union for the birthday anniversaries of Mrs. S E Iliff and Miss Dorothy Iliff of Colesburg. Mrs. Iliff is 79 and lifelong Fayette County resident. Attendees included several Iliff relatives and friends from Fayette, Waucoma, Afton, Hampton and other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C Iliff
Fayette
Earl King
Wauroma
Benjamin C
Idliff
Afton
Ihiff
Hampton
Earl A. Iliff
Webster
A W
Hoover
Grabkom
Hesserman
Aoue Tres Nz
Letersi
Comfortable Pull-Up or Guest Chairs For Winter Use
Neighbors settle in as spring bulbs are planted and draperies stored. The piece surveys various guest and pull-up chair styles from Queen Anne to Louis XV and Classic Modern, noting comfort, lightness, and period influences for home interiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Riod
Chippendale
Amos Parrish
West Union Women Attend Fourth District Club Convention
Mrs Ballard chairs state executive board of the Rainbow Girls. Many West Union women attended the fourth district convention of Women's clubs at Postville on Wednesday and Thursday.
Pleasant Hill Halloween Program and local party notes
Mrs Fred W Schminke hosted the Ladies society meeting on Wednesday. Pleasant Hall pupils plan a Halloween program at Pleasant Hill church next Tuesday with Miss Ella Rinderknecht as teacher. Band Mothers club held a Halloween party at the school hall Saturday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Freeman and Raymond, Mr and Mrs Orvie Ness and Dwayne. Richard Wallem, Lyal and Wallace Ness went to a farewell party at Walford. Locals joined a gathering at Carl Motter residence in Cedar Rapids Thursday night.
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Fred W. Schminke
Ladies Society
Pleasant Hall
Pleasant Hill
Ella Rinderknecht
Band Mothers Club
School Hall
Charles Freeman
Raymond
Orvie Ness
Dwayne
Richard Wallem
Lyal
Wallace Ness
Walford
Carl Motter
Cedar Rapids
Clermont Hosts Halloween Luncheon and Bridge Series
Mrs L I Carr entertained at a Halloween luncheon. Mrs H B Greenley and Mrs R R Henderson led a high and low bridge series. Guests included Jesdames D R Cottrell LC Je dee and W R Blake among others. St Peters rectory hosted a study clinic Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. I. Carr
H B Greenley
R&r S Henderson
Jesdames
R Cottrell
LC Jedee
W R Blake
Vo Brardt
R S Henderson
Franz Appetman
Fred Clne
Leese O.jon
Je White
Bo Greenie Weloof
Greewand
Brdgecig Mets
Brand Vreanesde
Fol
Crowe
Perenee
Lean Ear
Sarrmrs
Peart
Crna
St Peters Rectory
Millersburg Social Hostesses and Bridge Club Gatherings
Mrs Kit Roberts hosted the Dorcas society with a long list of guests from Millersburg and nearby towns. The Millersburg school paper staff enjoyed a party at the schoolhouse, and multiple bridge sessions produced high scores for Mrs Mildred Bauer, Mrs Esther Cheney, and others amid a flurry of attendees from Williamsburg Keswick Marengo and North English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kit Roberts
Dorcas Society
Laura Goodman
Williamsburg
Jennie Schulz
Alice Dansdill
Dot Dyson
Rosena Stanard
Nellie Pope
Marie Pope
Adiia van Horn
Erma Dansdill
Fern King
Hilda Bauer
Gladys Pope
Jennie Stanard
Millersburg
Dorothy Ellwood
Country Bridge Club
Mildred Bauer
Margaret Cunningham
Katie Somers
Ethel Klevermn
Reather Dansdill
Catherine Berry
Ruth Ingram
Reba Dansdill
Charles Berry
Lambert Ellwood
Bridge
Esther Cheney
Marjorie Pope
Vera Schultz
R. J. Thornton
Harry Healy
Ellen Collins
Marengo
Myrtle Ellwood
Mary
Reta Brady
Keswick
John Coakley
North English
Girr
Mrte Berry
Velma Verren
Harry Swanks
Bob Butler
Jerles Berry
Irs
Erne Berry
R B
George Danis Brown
Community Notes Include Surprises and Milestones
A series of social events highlighted by birthday and anniversary celebrations. Guests joined Mrs Chris Gunzenhauser for a Presbyterian Martha Washington club meeting and Lee Kress’s surprise birthday party. Silver wedding anniversary honored Mr and Mrs John Nelson with attendees including E J Holst and Esther Holst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Gunzenhauser
Martha Washington Guud
Lawrence Rosene
Lee Kress
A G Stewart
Frank Kress
Madge Krapf
Ray
Will Gardner
Leroy
Howard Angellow
James Agnew
Fd Kress
Fern Basquin
Jean Agnew
Frank Heisserman
Albert Polk
Ethel
Clarence Soden
Carl Peterson
Clarence Angellow
Alva Love
Nels Nelson
John Nelson
E. J. Holst
Geraldine Lenius
Hansen
Esther Holst
Milo Bittinger
Edwin
Floyd Holst
Local Families Named in Community Notice
A community notice lists families from Independence including Mr. and Mrs. H. Jensen and their children Irene and Ruth Nelson and Elmer Hansen and son. Wilbur Bender of Pine Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson and two sons. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Nelson and their family. and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Soden.
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H. Jensen
Irene
Ruth Nelson
Elmer Hansen
Independence
Wilbur Bender
Pine Creek
Carl Peterson
Nels Nelson
Clarence Soden
Halloween program brings Postville farm clubs together
Postville and Grand Meadow townships Farm Community clubs met Wednesday at Turner hall for a Halloween program. Eldon Stirk and his wife were honored at a post-nuptial shower hosted by Keith and Mrs Gregg. Auction Bridge members hosted the winners in a gathering with several named ladies.
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Post and
Grand Meadow Townships
Turner Hall
Eldon Stirk
Keith Gregg
Auction Bridge Club
F. W. Tuller
Victor Williams
William Durno
William Leai
E. P. Durno
Gilbert Sanders
Jessie Sanders
L. L. Hill
R. F. Topliff
Alice Miller
A .A. Schmidt
Mate Welzel
Strawberry Point Clubs Reorganize For Season At Mrs Tucker
The Double Four club met at Mrs. John Tucker home and reorganized for the season with Mrs. Dunfrund high score and Mrs. Magdefrau second in bridge. Members include Mrs. Hugh Busboom Mrs Willis Magdefrau Mrs Alex Holmes and others. Also luncheon attendance from ER PE.O and NIE groups noted with bridge scores listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tucker
Dunfrund
Magdefrau
Hugh Busboom
Willis Magdefrau
Alex Holmes
O H. Gipper
H. J. Esch
G. E. Duntrund
E. Shaffer
Chapter ER
Pe.o
Elkader
Gus Wilke
Jen Me Ijams
Belle Davis
Hattie Davis
Lucille Dunfrund
Carrie Stangle
Edith Mathews
Ellen Mantz
Alvalda Howard
Kate Newberry
Nell
Kate Westfall
NIE
J. H. Klingbeil
Bridge Garmles
Schmidt
Eaton Low
L. J Schmidt
J. H Klingbeil
Messrs. and Mesdames
G. BE. Dunfrund
J. R. King
C. A. Schoeppe
L. J. Schmidt
H. M. Eaton
G J
Marengo Hosts Three Towa County Women Club Guests
Marengo ingieside club hosts three Towa county women club guests for an all day session Tuesday. Talks on art and music by Towans led by Mrs Louis Pelzer and Mrs Alexander Ellett of Iowa City. Pictures include works by Carl Flick of West Amana. Also present is Mrs Emil Wesselschward of Kalona. Williamsburg New Century club provides music. Community groups from Victor and North English join county chairwoman Mrs R La Evans.
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Towa County
Marengo Ingieside Club
Towans
Louis Pelzer
Alexander Ellett
Iowa City
Carl Flick
West Amana
Emil Wesselschward
Kalona
Williamsburg
New Century Club
Victor Woman's
North Bngtish
Ithe County
R. la. Evans
R. J. Wright
R. G. Chapman
Victor
J D. Gibbons
North English
J M. Dower
Marengo
Marengo Methodist Church
E. S. Menoher
Ladies Aid
Ai Kensington
L. C. Disterhoff
Sheldon
W. K. Chantry
Alma Zajicek Kipp wedding near Tipton
Miss Alma Zajicek daughter of A J Zajicek Tipton and Marvin Kipp son of Mr and Mrs Charles Kipp near Tipton will marry Tuesday at St Marys church with Father Moriarity officiating. Mary Kipp sister of the groom will bridesmaid and Leo Zajicek brother of the bride best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Zajicek
A. J. Zajicek
Tipton
Marvin Kipp
Charles Kipp
St. Mary’s Church
Moriarity
Mary Kipp
Leo Zajicek
Chicago
Eileen Mahoney
Agnes Earl
John
Methodist Berean
Donald Nelson
Ralph Gillam
Louise Mockler
Bertha Mathews
Fern Barkhurst
P. E. Sheets
K.E.D
R. D. Swartzlender
Forest Fields
W. H. Schneckloth
Clare Sheets
Walter Randall
Elly Rehbehn Low
Willis Bywater
Dana Armstrong
Tipton Consolidated School
Ruth Balluff
E. J. Kelley
Jane McCormick
D. J. Kelley
Gertrude Hilmer
Cora Irwin
Harmony Club
A. E. Pilkington
Springdale
James Williams
J. L. McCormick
Morris
Josephine Moffit
Bay City
Mich
Howard Bennett
Helen Jean
Brooklyn Club Hosts Guest Day With Readings and Solos
The Columbian club held its annual guest day at Mrs. A. E. Anger home with 25 guests. Mrs. Arthur McMurry reviewed two books while County Agent H. F. Miller sang three solos. O. A. U. club members dined for Edna Dunton McDonald of Portland, visiting F. P. Dunton in Brooklyn, at Miss Gertrude Newkirk’s home. Miriam Sunday school class hosted a party for Rev and Mrs J. H. Freedline in church parlors.
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The
Columbian Club
A. E. Anger
Arthur McMurry
H. F. Miller
O. A. U. Club
Edna Dunton McDonald
Portland
Ore
F. P. Dunton
Brooklyn
Gertrude Newkirk
Miriam Sunday School
Methodist Church
J. H. Freedline
Esther Wessels and Clarence File Wed in Manchester
Miss Esther M Wessels daughter of Harm and Mrs Wessels Lamont and Clarence M File son of A E File Manchester were married at First Lutheran church Thursday with Rev W A Adix officiating Attendants were Mr and Mrs Laverne Becker The couple will reside in Manchester after a Chicago wedding trip Announcements arrive of Miss Juanita Stone Edgewood and Clark Cleveland Manchester marriage in Galena NL Oct 13 officiated by Rev George Maxciner.
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First Lutheran Church
Esther M. Wessels
Harm Wessels
Lamont
Clarence M. File
A. E. File
Manchester
W. A. Adix
Laverne Becker
Manchester High School
Chicago
Galena
Juanita Stone
Charles Stone
Edgewood
Clark Cleveland
A. H. Cleveland
George Maxciner
Edgewood Bride Weds Manchester Groom in Hopkinton Dinner
Zelda Stone of Edgewood sister of the bride and Carl Hansen of Manchester wed in a ceremony at the Floyd Ripple home in Hopkinton. The bridegroom is a Manchester High School graduate and the couple plan a future home.
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Zelda Stone
Edgewood
Carl Hansen
Manchester
Floyd Ripple
Hopkinton
Edgewood High School
Manchester High Sea
Joliet wedding announced for Miss Austin and L Harold Scott
Miss Lillian Louise Austin daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Austin of Joliet will marry L Harold Scott son of Mrs W A Scott of Joliet on November 17 at First Presbyterian church Joliet Miss Austin a granddaughter of Mrs Robert Austin of Vinton other social notes recall anniversaries dinners bridge at Ward tea room and club gatherings across Vinton and Marion.
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Lillian Louise Austin
Clyde Austin
Joliet, NL
L. Harold Scott
W. A. Scott
Joliet
First Presbyterian Church
Austin
Robert Austin
Vinton
Holland H. St. Clair
Bert Sebern
Marion
St. Clair
Jimmy Caldwell
Fred Crane
Lowell
A. E. St. Clair
Grace Fisher
William Caldwell
Jimmy
Ward Tea Room
F. J. Wratislaw
Wratislaw
L. S. Hite
Hite
Andrew Allshouse
Martin Brown
E. J. Hoepner
Baptist Sisterhood
Anna Miller
Vinton Garden Club
L. E. Earsley
H. M. Scott
J. H. McAndrews
Bert Pitts
Sisters celebrate birthdays in Lone Tree
About eighty relatives gathered Sunday to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Carrie Smith of Lone Tree and Mrs. Etta Williams of Kalona. They are sisters aged 71 and 73. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Musser hosted about thirty relatives and friends for their thirty seventh wedding anniversary. Mrs. William Wiese of Spirit Lake visited relatives.
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Carrie Smith
Lone Tree
Etta Williams
Kalona
Smith
Williams
J. D. Musser
William Wiese
Spirit Lake
Maynard Teens Share Birthday Celebrations and Contests
Maynard residents marked Frances Perry's 17th birthday with a gathering including Betty Lockwood and others. In a Dramatic Art elimination at the junior high, finalists were named for Poem and Reading divisions with several当地 students advancing. Mrs. Edna Perry hosted the Good Will club gathering, and Lutheran Aid met at the church.
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Frances Perry
Betty Lockwood
Edward Kelly
Milo Shores
Howard White
Merritt Cummings
Earlene Foss
Esther Betz
Herbert Carris
Mervin Aspenson
Dolly Stewart
Arlene Stempfle
Mildred Cue
Maxine Barnholt
Ruth Gantenbein
Ruth Patridge
Mildred Sewell
Eleanor Lockwood
Betty Jane Langley
Leo Ponsar
Myril Mae Paul
Joseph Jack
Fern Betz
Myrna Parke
Juanita Tolheim
Edna Perry
Good Will Club
Lutheran Aid Society
P. E. O. Official Visits West Liberty Chapter
Mrs Frances Carroll first vice president of P E O inspected the West Liberty chapter Tuesday at the Ray Whitacre home. A luncheon was served at Smith cafe. Luncheon committee included Mrs R W Tharp Mrs W A Smith and Mrs Harry Nolte. Fortnightly club hostesses were Mrs W L Watters with president Mrs C A Nichols presiding. Miss Myra Potter and Mrs S C Snider presented the program.
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Frances Carroll
Keokuk
P.E.O
Ray Whitacre
Smith Cafe
R. W. Tharp
W. A. Smith
Harry Nolte
W. L. Watters
C. A. Nichols
Myra Potter
S.C. Snider
Local DAR Regent Elected at What Cheer Meeting
Sigourney Mrs Grace Kemp was elected regent of James McElwee chapter D A R at a What Cheer gathering hosted by Miss Pauline Schott New member Mrs Luke Wittetoe was elected registrar The program featured Mrs John Schiltz Mrs S K Harned and Mrs Paul Hultquist Assisting hostesses were Mrs Harned and Mrs W H Hamilton Other club events include Stitch and Study and Young Matrons Bridge notes New member additions and guest visitors are listed with local hostesses and details of social gatherings in Sigourney and nearby towns.
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Sigourney
Grace Kemp
James McElwee
Pauline Schott
What Cheer
Luke Wittetoe
John Schiltz
S. K. Harned
Paul Hultquist
Harned
W. H. Hamilton
W. L. Etter
Waterspout 5104 Feet High Sighted Off New South Wales
In 1898 observers reported a waterspout reaching 5104 feet above the sea off New South Wales near the coast. The event was noted in contemporary records as a rare atmospheric phenomenon with dramatic height.
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New South Wales
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