Imperial Valley Project Aims Largest World Irrigated Area
Imperial Valley prepares to build the All-American canal in a $38 million project to bring Colorado River water 80 miles across desert to create the world’s largest irrigated area. The canal will supply irrigation and domestic water, generate 85 000 horsepower, and support power sales to Imperial Coachella Yuma and San Diego regions.
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Imperial Valley
Erskine Johnson
NEA
EL Centro
Calif
California
Boulder Dam
Uncle Sam
Colorado
Colorado River
Yuma, Aziz
Imperial
Yuma
Imperial Irrigation District
Coachella
San Diego
Inperial Valley
Congress
Coolidge
Calorada
Public Works Administration
Southwest
West Union club season winds down with golf and social events
West Union society notes report a busy close to the 1934 season at the West Union Country club with women's golf luncheon and bridge days. Mystery daughters honor their mothers at the Methodist church with a banquet and program featuring Helen Brink as toastmaster and a group of named participants. Various church circles, federated clubs, and art groups plan meetings and lectures in the coming weeks, with hostesses named for each event and guests noted from multiple local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Country Club
Methodist Church
Helen Brink
Ione Michel
Dorothy Evelyn Beermann
A. J Knorr
J A. Roe
Arlene
C . Brink
S. M Foote
Marion Gee
Arlene Roe
Florence Whitcher
Lida Whitcher
Darline Brackin
Pauline Tupper
Jane Michel
Naomi Bulson
Mildred Daniels
Ruth Wickham
Mary Grimes
J OW Bopp
Nora Talley
Charles Swale
Amy Richards
Virgie Mosh
Bobby
Alice Traeger
Phyllis Martin
Circle C
Presbyterian Aux- Miarvy
Roy Lesta
F Philips
Harry Fritz
Federated Clubs of
West Union Wil
Othe Presbsyterian Church
Propram
West Union Art
Belle Plaine Social Calendar Notes Various Gatherings
The notice lists multiple social events in Belle Plaine and nearby towns, including hostess duties by Mrs Mary Serim and Mrs Addalent, a United States lesson, and a Country Club dance. It notes club meetings, open houses, and a Mother one daughter party at the Dodd home with a covered dish dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP Severs
Sundar
Alice Dawson
Philbias SD
Wednesedas
Lonefelow
Amena Westinghouse
Ooan
Past Chefs Club
Thusdaly Evenng
Ladies Aid hosts afternoon at Concordia church
Newhall Mrs John Fix entertained the Ladies Aid of the Concordia Lutheran church Thursday afternoon. Church night will be held at the Presbyterian church Friday evening. Prof Nelson Russell of Coe college will be the speaker. A surprise farewell party was given Miss Henrietta Jakso at the home of Mrs William Weise Wednesday evening. Those present included several couples and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fix
Concordia Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church
Nelson Russell
Coe College
Leota Jones
Mildred Anderson, Miss Scovel and
Faye Bigelow
Community Socials and Milestones Across Atkins Area
A long list of Atkins residents celebrated a twenty second wedding anniversary and several birthdays. Attending were Mr and Mrs Leonard Myers and son John Rathje, Mrs Louisa Krug, Mr and Mrs Fred Steuber and family, Mr and Mrs Henry Krahling Jr, Mr and Mrs Art Tel Nn, Ed Tethn, Chas Hermanek and daughter Elsie, Mrs Fidler of Cedar Rapids, Mr and Mrs A J Schueler and son of Alburnett, Mrs W O Mitchell and Win Krahling, and many others. Birthday festivities included Mrs Hattie Mitchell turning seventy, with guests from A Burnett and Van Horne and notices of weddings near Elland Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoc Krahling
Leonard Myers
Satbula
John Rathje
Louisa Krug
Fred Steuber
Henry Krahling
Art Tel- Nn
Ed Tethn
Chas Hermanek
Flsie Krahling
Fidler
Cedar Rapids
A J Schueler
Alburnett
W OR Mitchell
Win Krahling
Atkins
Fred J Schlotterbeck
Ladies Society
John Risek
Owere
Mescames
William Voeht
Anna Rinderknecht
Gertrude Sass
Bob Schueier
Clyde Marshall
Whiliam Risch
Jess Rasch
Ernest Park
Marian Hoppel
Terenas
Elland Wis
Harold Pocock
Helen Breck
Hattie Mitchell
A J Schucier
Ronald
A.burnett
J W. Krumm
van Horne
Elma Mitchel
Vera Snetzler
Elizabeth Stapies
Af Atkins
Central City Birthday Party Honors Davids Eighth
Mrs D Frank hosted a Sept 22party in Center Point to celebrate her son Davids eighth birthday. Attendees included Fern Mantes Orvine Charette Rosetta Gunn Merie Hooker Ruth Cook Wanea Donna May Gertrude Cross Bobbie Marguerite McCormick Franc is Waterhouse Bri Owens George Vision Pheps Elmer David Frank Ceci Darlene Nadine Fish Jesse Fish Dorris Martin Chas Winson Mount Auburn HM Snel Ruby Wanda Cedar Rapids and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Frank
Legion Auxiliary Past President Dinner At Masonic Hall
Wapello hosts annual past president dinner with special guests including Mrs Ladehoff Clinton department president and Mrs Lippert Burling ton district committeewoman. Officers installed by Mrs Ladehoff led by Bernice Herrick. Social events include Oscell club J O club and chili supper hosted for departing Mr and Mrs Earl Van Vlack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Legion Auxiliary
Masonic Hall
A. D Ladghoff
Clinton
R. H. Lippert
Burlington
Lawrence Martin
Harold Wilson
Grimm
Shoemaker
Muscatine
Ladehoff
Bernice Herrick
Mildred Hook
Elma Syphrit
Lucille, Brown
Clara Deppy
Emma Murray
Mayme Davison
Don Parsons
Ernest Reipe
George Owens
Joe Torbert
Ada Smith
Helen Miller
Walter Crawford
Lloyd Haberichter
Riverside Birka family reunion and birthday gatherings
A Riverside Birka family reunion was held at the Charles Kolosick home near Ainsworth this week with many Birka relatives present from Riverside and Washington. Relatives gathered in Riverside to celebrate birthdays at the R I Marner home and separate parties included Leona Vondrasek's twentieth birthday with numerous family members in attendance from Iowa City, Kalona, Wellman and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birka
Charles Kolosick
Ainsworth
James Birka
Milton Birka
Joseph Liska
Emma
Clifford Feldman
Lyle Lantz
Justin North
Riverside
Frank Birka
Cyrus Birka
Robert North
Washington
John Soukup
Kate Soukup
Iowa City
R. I Marner
Marner
Paul Snyder
Jimmie
Kalona
Herbert Beachy
Rose Mary
Alvin Slagel
George Miller
Ted
Wellman
Alma Miller
Frank Speidel
Iowa
Charles Karel
Wilbur Chalupa
Frank Kron
John C. Kotz
Anna Kotz
Roy Kron
James Beraneck
Roy Hazel
Wesley Prehoda
Dorothy
Milada Hora
Hazel
Edward Heck
Joan Dorothy
Wes Ramsey
Harry
Donald
Verle Wollrab
Carl Stites
Harold Ray Cummings
Norma Rose Kos
Francis McGill
Carl Havel
Mildred Kron
Gladys Kron
Elmer Wagner
Activities Highlight Benton County Women's Clubs Meet
Vinton residents, led by Mrs M P Kruse, attended the State Federation of Women's Clubs in Des Moines as guests of Mrs Oran Thomas. Local hostesses included Mrs Arthur LaGrange, Mrs Hamilton Tobin, Mrs F V Shoquist, and others who hosted luncheons, bridge and social afternoons, a picnic supper, and a birthday tribute to Mrs Mina Donels, with DAR and local club members participating in readings and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M P _ Kruse
Benton County Federation of Women's Clubs
State Federation of Womens Clubs
Des Moines
Oran Thomas
Arthur LaGrange
Hamilton Tobin
Tobin
F V Shoquist
Frank L Gerberich
Riverside Park
C J Santmver
WT Weems
Vinton Garden Club
M B Beller
Woot Weems Frida
Theodore Schleipsick
Alice Jervis
F Ot Bryant
C’fford Thunder
Mina Donels
Donels
Hale Friday Study Club Hosts Guests and Farewell Party
The Hale Friday Study Club met with Mrs Fdna Courney and Mrs Ida Jones assisting with guests from Chicago. A farewell party for Rey and Mrs Fadl R Hodgkins was held at the church. Attendees included Mr and Mrs MF Wooder and others, with various local hosts and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Fdna Courney
Ida Jones
Ida Iangan
Chicago
Kathrin Kruse
Mabel Cruse
Ada Jones Bassey
Rey
Fadl R Hodgkins
Cora Wooder
Ated Bathdas
Smart easy to sew model with chic collar and pockets
The article promotes Anne Adams pattern 2038 a versatile jacket and skirt suit in satin velvet or fabric blends. It highlights a flattering youthful collar angled pockets and simple lines suitable for beginners with step by step instructions and size options. Pattern and book details include prices and ordering to Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Troy Mills Community Garden Club Hosts Friday Meeting
Mrs. Chester Butterfield welcomed fifteen guests at her Troy Mills home. Karl Elliott of Fort Worth Texas visited this week with his parents Mr and Mrs J Elliott and was honored at a dinner Tuesday. The Methodist church social club elected Ruth Rowe as president Helen Simmons as vice president Mrs C Rowe as secretary treasurer and a program committee of May Fay and Amber Carson. Evelyn Dudley and Mrs Ed Phillips lead the sick committee. Friends and relatives attended dinner Thursday at Mrs Julia Fisher’s for her son and his wife Mr and Mrs Harold Elsworth of Miller SD who have been guests this week. Present were E J Dutz and daughter Anne Mrs Arthur Snyder and family and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Butterfield
Troy Mills
Karl Elliott
Fort Worth
Texas
J . Elliott
The
Methodist Church
E. Phillips
Ruth Rowe
Helen Simmons
C . Rowe
May Fay
Amber Carson
Evelyn Dudley
Coralville Couple Wed in Town Hall Reception
Coralville Mr and Mrs Frederick Kriz hosted a Wednesday evening wedding reception for about 200 guests at the Coralville town hall. Euchre prizes were won by Mrs Frances Kershner, William Schneider, Miss Vivian Kershner, and Charles Shriver. Kenneth Dunkin of Clarinda sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Kriz
Coralville
Frances Kershner
William Schneider
Vivian Kershner
Charles Shriver
Kenneth Dunkin
Clarinda
Washington county clubs host luncheon and meeting plans
Washington Washington golf club women entertained Kalona women with a luncheon and bridge where winners were named. District chairman Mrs. Emil Hesselschwerdt planned the district meeting in Des Moines for Oct 17 18. Attendees from Washington included Mrs. C W McLaughlin Mrs. R G Cherry and Mrs. T W Knerr of Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Golf Club
Kalona
R. S. Warfel
T. G. Lee
Ralph Thompson
Lester Orr
J . Hinshaw
Emil Hesselschwerdt
Federated Clubs
Des Moines
Washington
C W. McLaughlin
R. G. Cherry
T. W. Knerr
Washington Teachers Association
Sunset Park
Katherine Latta
Washington Township Farm Bureau
Ralph Livingston
William J Roudabush
John Speidel
Leon Beaman
Howard Hazen
Harold Fulton
Bridges
Mapleton
Haight
Winfield
Anamosa Church and Club Activities Report
Local organizations in Anamosa held meetings and events. The Baptist Missionary Union and Methodist Woman's Home Missionary society hosted programs, with birthdays celebrated. Rebekah lodge announced a twenty five year member program, and Legion auxiliary elected new officers. Wapsipinicon Country club closed season with a dance. Anamosa Delphian hosted lunch at Mrs Alfred Remsey. Faculty and families attended a welcome by Superintendent Ballard at a community piano event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Missionary Union
E. A. Schlaman
E. J. Rawson
Lila Brickley
Frank Wells
J. W. Ellis
Jennie Soper
Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society
B F Erb
Max Wortman
Rebekah Lodge
Lloyd Robertson
Legion Auxiliary
Lloyd Lowry
Leo van Kirk
Wapsipinicon
Anamosa Delphian
Alfred Remsey
Leigh Pearson
Methodist Church
Anamosa
Ballard
Readings by Mrs James Bender Featured Cole Gift by Madeline Webster
Madeline Webster gave a collection of readings while the men’s quartet provided music and Mrs. James Bender delivered the main reading. Dr and Mrs R A Springer left last week to reside in Colfax where Dr Springer accepted a position at the Ball sanatorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Madeline Webster
James Bender
R. A. Springer
Colfax
Springer
Ball Sanatorium
Marengo legion auxiliaries plan fall conference in Mount Pleasant
Five Legion auxiliary units meet in Mount Pleasant to set a fall conference schedule with Marengo and other towns represented. A pot luck lunch opens the gathering, with entertainment by Patty Bean of Marengo and comments by district committeewoman Mrs. Lippert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa County
Legion Auxiliary
Thurglay
Mount Pleasant
R. H. Lippert
Burlington
Jennie Farnum
Victor
Ladora
North English
Williamsburg
Marengo
Legion Cabin
Patty Bean
Lloyd Simmons
Ralph Freeze
Frank R. Smith
George Branch
B. C. Franks
Evelyn Tompkins
Lawrence Slaymaker
Nadene Burrell
Wayne Stanerson
James B. Hodgson
Presbyterian Church
M. J. Misel
Women's Relief Corps
R. R. Hibbs
Helen Patterson
Ralph Birch
Blairstown
Arthur Swain
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