Social Calendar Listings Spread Across Clubs and Groups
A dense listing of society groups and meetings outlines events for a week including bridge clubs, guilds, auxiliaries, and youth groups. It lists numerous clubs such as St Johns Evangelical Guild, Loyal Workers, Kings Daughters Class, Baptist and Methodist aid circles, and several other neighborhood organizations with varied meeting days for Monday through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uandi Club
Ideal Bridge Club
Carnelian Club
A. R. T. Club
St. John’s Evangelical Guild
B. of L. E. Carnation Club
Young Peoples League
Loyal Workers
Temperance Union Meeting Held At Mrs Bucknell Home
Mrs W F Bucknell hosted the Women’s Christian Temperance Union gathering at 1006 North Elm Street yesterday. The event drew a good crowd with Mrs Dyer leading devotionals, community singing, and Mrs A W Tucker directing the program in which all members participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bucknell
North Elm Street
Women's Christian Temperance Union
St Johns Sunday School Society elects delegates
The St. Johns Sunday School society met at the schoolhouse on Fremont street. Mrs E A Ponton was elected delegate to the convention on June 21 and 22 at Manley with Mrs C L Galehouse as alternate. Attendance was good and refreshments were served by Mrs Galehouse and Mrs Harry Strunce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Fremont Street
E. A. Ponton
Manley
C. L Galehouse
Galehouse
Harry Strunce
Progressive Chautauqua Circle Meets at Putnam Home
The Progressive Chautauqua circle gathered yesterday afternoon at 701 West Prairie street, hosted by Mrs. W A Putnam. Mrs EF D Whipple led a lesson on the Book of China, and the group announced the next meeting at Mrs. Alice Robinson’s home on North Maple street to discuss Chinese Puzzle from Inside Looking Out and from Outside Looking In, finishing the book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Putnam
West Prairie Street
EF. D. Whipple
Alice Robinson
North Maple Street
Tuesday Bridge Club Sees Miss Cunningham Host at West Adams
Mrs Evelyn Webb won the high bridge prize as the Tuesday Bridge club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Miss Sarah Cunningham’s home on West Adams Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Cunningham
West Adams Street
Evelyn Webb
Joy De Vee Club Hosts Afternoon At Wendel Home
The Joy De Vee club gathered yesterday at 608 North Maple Street hosted by Mrs L J Wendel with guests Dr Lillie E Wagoner and Mrs J W Milnes. Five hundred was played. Mrs James Kiisinger won high score and Mrs H E England took consolation. First guest prize went to Mrs Milnes and second to Dr Wagoner. A two course luncheon was served. The club plans to meet in two weeks with Mrs R E Wolbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Wendel
North Maple Street
Lillie E. Wagoner
J. W. Milnes
James Kiisinger
H E England
Milnes
Wagoner
R. E. Wolbert
T B T Club Attends Afternoon at Mrs Hawker’s Home
Members of the T. B. T. club were entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Hawker. The gathering featured social visiting and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. T. Club
George Hawker
Social Afternoon on West Jefferson Street Celebrated
A social afternoon on West Jefferson Street featured light refreshments and gathering in Kensington with afternoon activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Jefferson Street
Kensington
Laurel Grove No 16 Meeting Plans Memorial Service
Laurel Grove No 16 of the Woodman Circle met at the Odd Fellows hall with good attendance. Two membership applications were approved. Memorial services are set for Tuesday evening, June 5, at the Odd Fellows hall with flower committee members named. A junior circle initiation is planned for Saturday afternoon, June 9, with degree staff and officers to perform. Social time followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Grove No
Woodman Circle
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Tom Else
Walter Ohlschlager
J. J. Oshel
Christian Endeavor Party At Home Of Lucille Hance
The Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor society met Monday evening at Lucille Hance’s home. Guests enjoyed games and were served refreshments by hosts Lola Reed and Mrs. Hance. Attendees included Glen Keefe Harold Wagoner Helen Kent Edna Reed Lola Reed Francis Smith Kenneth Petznick Robert Burt Ruby Henry Katherine Keefe Robert Ross Arvilda Buck and Betty Quackenbush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Lucille Hance
Lola Reed
Mrs. Hance
Glen Keefe
Harold Wagoner
Helen Kent
Edna Reed
Francis Smith
Kenneth Petznick
Robert Burt
Ruby Henry
Katherine Keefe
Robert Ross
Arvilda Buck
Betty Quackenbush
Wednesday Breakfast Honors Mrs Tramp at Cunningham Home
The Wednesday club met at 8 o'clock this morning at Miss Cunningham's West Adams Street home to honor former member Mrs. Harry Tramp. Guests included Mrs. Craig Armstrong Mrs. R T McColl and Mrs. Guy R Williams. Tulips and valleyhillies decorated with green paper. Mrs A S Beatty won the bridge prize and Mrs Tramp took the guest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah T Cunningham
W. L. Ford
Miss Cunningham
West Adams Street
Harry Tramp
Craig Armstrong
R T. McColl
Guy R. Williams
A. S. Beatty
P. E. O. Chapter A. 7 Meets at Mrs Parsons Home
Mrs Parsons hosted Chapter A. 7 P. E. O. Tuesday evening on North Sumner Avenue with assistants Mrs Allen and Mrs McCue. Miss Josephine Mallory chaired in the president’s absence, and the year plan for September was read by Mrs Coen. Refreshments followed and the gathering marked the last meeting before summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Parsons
North Sumner Avenue
W. B Allen
J. W. McCue
Josephine Mallory
Millgan Bell
Harry Coen
Tuesday Afternoon Club Hosts Bridge Party
Mrs A S Beatty entertained the Tuesday Afternoon club at 1007 West Adams street with three guests Mrs W L Ford Mrs Cicero Cobb and Mrs O Stream. Mrs Wilbur Busby won high honors for bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Beatty
West Adams Street
W. L. Ford
Cicero Cobb
O. Stream
Wilbur Busby
Woolworth luncheon honors Miss Arets Bender before wedding
In a pre nuptial courtesy the Woolworth store clerks entertained Miss Arets Bender at a luncheon at the building. Each guest brought a covered dish and the bride elect received a picture. C D Stevens gave a short talk. In June she will wed Edwin Powers of Creston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arets Bender
Woolworth
C. D. Stevens
Miss Bender
Edwin Powers
Creston
Mothers Day Observed by Hosier Family Guests
Mothers Day was celebrated at the Hosier home with all the children present. Attending were Mr and Mrs A Hosier and children of Adair, Mr and Mrs C N Hosier of Nevinville, Mr and Mrs T L Truman and family of Diagonal, Mr and Mrs R T Seeley and family of W Nevinville, Mr and Mrs Charles Spare and Noel, and Miss Louise Burnan of Hopeville. Mr and Mrs Layton were other dinner guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosier
A. Hosier
Adair
C N
Miss Katherine Peak Hosts Quest Club Bridge Night
Miss Katherine Peak entertained the Quest club and guest Miss Helen McMahon at her North Oak Street home. Bridge honors went to Miss Anna Cusack, Miss McMahon, and Miss Helen Hawks. after the play the hostess served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Peak
Quest Club
Helen McMahon
North Oak Street
Bridge
Anna Cusack
Miss McMahon
Helen Hawks
Miss Haleyon Reckner Hosts Pres-Cat Club Dinner
At the Lowana Hotel a 7 o'clock dinner hosted by Miss Haleyon Reckner drew Pres-Cat Club members and three guests Mrs. Chris Scott Miss Ruth Porter and Miss Jennie Danielson Mrs Scott secured the high prize in bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haleyon Reckner
Lowana
Pres-Cat Club
Chris Scott
Ruth Porter
Jennie Danielson
Scott
Breakfast Gathering Near Creston Names Local Guests
The May breakfast at the home of Miss Amanda Baker, two and a half miles east of Creston, drew attendees including Miss Louise Rogers, Miss Sarah Steele, Mrs. Francis Hack, Eli Baldwin, William Wise, and Charles Westley among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Baker
Creston
Louise Rogers
Sarah Steele
Francis Hack
Eli Baldwin
Wilam Wise
Charles Westley
Franklin Boosters Plan Schoolhouse Banquet and Play
The Franklin Boosters met at the Schoolhouse on Tuesday afternoon to organize a banquet for the sixth game pupils to be served from 4 to 6. A report on the play The Booster Cousins was presented, with afternoon entertainment by the second grade under Miss Pearl Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Boosters
Pearl Mason
Entertainment program at school ends with refreshments
The program featured a song The Tulip and the Daisies by all pupils a spelling contest a language dramatization piano solos by Alair Reed and Miss Thelma Lane and song and folk dances by six girls. After the entertainment refreshments were served by mothers of second grade pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alair Reed
Thelma Lane
Second Rade
Local residents visit Creston business scene on Tuesday
A series of visitors and shoppers arrived in Creston including Francis Anderson in Corning Will Mellons Omaha Raymond York Ori ent visitors D J Considine Ottumwa Mrs Cole Shannon City Creston R M Jensen Omaha E G Kretzman Ottumwa J M Sudden Ames Mrs Elton Sales Tingley Creston R A Webster Davenport L H Woodward Cromwell Charles Barnes Kansas City H W Crain Council Bluffs C D Wilson Shannon City William Gripp Thayer Guy Emigh Omaha Earl Larson returns from Quincy Ill George H Bradshaw Des Moines Mr and Mrs McNicholson and daughter Omaha Mr and Mrs John Mountson Shannon City Miss Florence Powell Des Moines Laura Kneiding Omaha Landers Flemming Truro St Charles Helen M Buehlman Amazonia Mo Charles Harshaw Clayton Bacon George Brown M D Lewis Bedford R A Sandall Walter Larson Des Moines visitors Mrs Ruth Cessna Ames visiting four days Donal d Brookman pledged to Chi Delta Psi at Iowa University Jay Long Archie Keefer Frances Belding drive to Shannon City for senior class play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Anderson
Corning
Will Mellons
Omaha
Raymond York
Orient
W.S. Ferebaugh
Afton
D. J. Considine
Ottumwa
Mrs. Cole
Shannon City
Creston
R. M. Jensen
E. G. Kretzman
J. M
Florence Powell
Des Moines
Roger Long
Laura Kneiding
Landers Flemming
Truro
St. Charles
Helen M. Buehlman
Amazonia
Charles Harshaw
Clayton Bacon
George Brown
Greenfield
M. D. Lewis
Bedford
Mr. Lewis
R. A. Sandall
Walter Larson
Colonel Shields
Williamson
Willamson
Ruth Cessna
Ames
Farm Bureau
Donald Brookman
Brookman
North Svycamore Street
Chi Delta Psi Fraternity
Iowa University
Iowa City
Jay Long
Archie Keefer
Frances Belding
In Memoriam Bertha Armstrong
Bertha Armstrong died May 9 1928 age 49 years five months 23 days wife of W C Armstrong daughter of C A Richardson burial details not given. She left husband three daughters one son her father four sisters seven brothers and many relatives. She lived a devoted life aiding the ill and in need with a large extended Richardson and Armstrong family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Armstrong
W. C. Armstrong
C. A. Richardson
Union County
Winterset Man Is Elected By Master Bakers
James Johnstone of Boone is elected president of the Iowa Master Bakers association at the silver jubilee convention in Des Moines May 16. Louis Kantz of Muscatine is former president. Cedar Rapids named as next convention city ahead of Council Bluffs. New officers include Al Larri mer Winterset secretary Schweickhardt Burlington treasurer Brems Cedar Rapids. Kennard Des Moines Kantz Muscatine members of the executive board. District vice presidents named are Pixler Eagle Grove Bickel McGregor Stark Leon and Hanson Washington. Alstadt and Schweickhardt named delegates to the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
James Johnstone
Boone
Iowa Master Bakers’ Association
Louis Kantz
Muscatine
Cedar Rapids
Council Bluffs
al Larrimer
Winterset
Co. O Schweickhardt
Burlington
George Brems
Charles Alstadt
Waterloo
James
Indore Prince May Bring Bride Home
London reports Sir Tukofi Rao former Maharajah of Indore and his third wife Miss Nancy Ann Miller of Seattle may visit the United States. The Maharanee’s health is described as unsettled with possible appendicitis surgery. Rao calls their marriage a symbol of east west unity and asks Westerners to view it properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Daily Express Today
Tukofi Rao
Indore
Nancy Ann Miller
Seattle
United States
Maharanee
St. Germain
India
Cuban Sugar Mills Grind New 1928 29 Crop
President Machado lifts all grinding restrictions on the 1928-29 Cuban sugar crop. Mills may begin grinding without quantity limits or earliest-start dates, enabling each facility to operate as needed to process the harvest.
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Havana
Machado
Cuba Mills Finally Finish Grinding Quotas Exceeded
Early estimates show 172 mills in Cuba completed grinding by late April while 27 mills surpassed quotas by 210000 bags according to recent reports. The figures highlight enforcement of the new law as the harvest phase ends.
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Cuba
Widow Testifies in Lewis Murder Trial at Ottumwa
Mrs. Webber, widow of John F. Webber the banker and ex state senator, told how she found her husband slain on the porch after J Everett Lewis allegedly shot him. The trial opened with jurors ready to consider the death penalty and possible insanity defenses based on family delusions and conspiracy claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Webber
Ottumwa
Iowa
John F. Webber
Tate
J. Everett Lewis
Lewis
Tme
Eliza Lewis
Utility Firm Fights Emmetsburg Plan in Iowa Court
Judge D F Coyle in Humboldt county district court took under advisement the Iowa Public Service company injunction against Emmetsburg and the Des Moines Municipal Utilities to bar the electric light plant project approved by voters in a March 21 special election.
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Emmetsburg
Humboldt
Iowa
D. F. Coyle
Humboldt County
Iowa Public Service Company
Emomersburg
Municipal Utilities Company of
Des Moines
Evangelical Church Holds State Meet in Le Mars
More than 100 clergymen and about 60 lay delegates join the Iowa conference’s eight annual meeting in Le Mars Sessions take place at Hildreth church Bishop S P Spreng of Naperville presides Bishop L H Seager of Le Mars misses the gathering due to another conference Thunderstorms noted at a regional forecast rates.
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le Mars
Iowa
Iowa Conference of the Evangelical Church
Hildreth
S. P. Spreng
D. D
Naperville
L. H Seager
Iowa Road Bond Issue To Decide State Highway Plan
Iowa voters face a June 4 choice in the Republican primary over Gov. Hammill and others backing a $100 million road bond plan to pave about 4900 miles and grade 1700 miles of primary roads without new property taxes. The bond would be paid from existing gas and license taxes and federal aid.
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Iowa
Story County
Marshall
Towa
John Hammill
Marye Letters Reveal Household Tensions in Marriage
Marye writes of a busy house and an improvised chicken broth treat. She recounts Alan’s work plans, restlessness, and a quarrel over a heavy typewriter, suspecting jealousy toward a new stenographer and questioning men’s sense of justice in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Alan
Marye
Tomorrow Mom Defends Alan
A mother steps forward to defend Alan in a courtroom dispute, with details of the case and potential outcomes highlighted as proceedings unfold tomorrow.
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Mom
Alan
NEA Service, Inc
Woman's Day Notes From Sumner About Allene
A reader describes two letters arriving in the morning mail. One letter on embossed hotel stationery claims a woman helped herself to the stationery and asks a favor, saying she secured the best job in town and asks for a reference. The writer notes doubts about the requester's character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie
Character in Ad Copy Gaffe Sparks Manager Deception Tale
A page describes the author feigning extensive advertising experience to fool the advertising manager. She admits never writing ad copy in her life, yet portrays herself as skilled. The vignette highlights a humorous or revealing episode in the author’s career and the manager’s reaction.
Advertising copy and job references under pressure
The speaker recalls learning on the job while planning to study fashion copy, aided by an advertising friend. A letter from a referenced acquaintance asks for a character and qualifications assessment, prompting caution about aiding a possible fraud and the strain of the competitive business world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie
Acquaintances and Requests for Favors Grow Pressures
The piece argues that as one gains more acquaintances the number of solicitations increases. It notes requests to hold mail, provide favors for employers, and act as references for insurance real estate cars or bonds. The tone critiques how friendships become burdensome and intrusive.
Eight-year-old John Pyrek Sought After Boxcar Abduction
Chicago police and railroad workers search Northwestern lines for 8 year old John Pyrek believed to be in a locked boxcar. Witnesses say a man dressed as an engineer pushed him into a boxcar and fled toward an engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Pyrek
Northwestern Railroad Company
John
Reverend Dillinger to Lead Services at First Christian
Des Moines state Christian churches secretary Rev J A Dillinger will conduct both morning and evening services at the First Christian church on Sunday. The morning sermon begins at 11 and the evening service at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Dillinger
Des Moines
State Secretary of Christian Churches
First Christian Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Monica's Guild
D. T
D. B
Equality Club
King’s Daughters’ Class
Methodist Aid
Bethany Circle Baptist Aid
Kristian Church Aid
T N_T
Tan Ye Tee Aid Young Society
Lincoln P. T. A
Big Sisters’ Class
Doreas Society
Alpha Delphian
Priscilla Club
T. O. M. Club
Ladies Literary Circle
Zhonta Campfire Sociable Sals
Nanny Goats
American Legion Auxiliary
A. B. C. Club
Oececea Campfire II
Mayflower Guild
Octette
Cecil Cain
St. Malachy’s Society
L. A. To B. of
R. T
Tuesday Nighters
Tival Club
Mardi Cardi Club
Risko Club
C.D. of A Progressive Chautauqua Circle
Loyal Friends Class
St. John's Society
Joy de Vee Club
al Gabil
Crest City A. Fpf
A. M
Wodman Circle
C. E. Society
Memoriam
Harley Beverland
Wichita
Kan
Elmer Higley
Neb
Elmer Cullison
Mary Richardson
Clarinda
Chas. Richardson
Ralph Richardson
Robert Richardson
Albert Richardson
Elmer Richardson
William H. Seward
Lincoln
New York
Brooklyn
Johnson
Colorado
U. S. Treasury
Evangelical Church
Day Sumner Oy Allene
Ewalt Millinery
Iowana Hotel
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