Society News Highlights From Local Hosts And Clubs
Mrs. Asa Lambert hosted the Delta Dek bridge club at her home with a dessert luncheon and contract bridge, while Mrs. Henry M. Carpenter welcomed the Friday bridge club for a one o clock luncheon. G Henry George celebrated his 81st birthday with family at a noon dinner and informal afternoon. Chapter FP P H O met at Mrs Colin G Thomas’s home with a program titled A Delightful Diversion. Large groups from Sacred Heart church attended a picnic and later played bridge and pinochle at Newman hall. The Clover Leaf club gathered at Mrs Ben Ohe’s country home for knitting, sewing, and luncheon. A slate of other bridge and pinochle gatherings followed through the week with prizes awarded and meals served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Lambert
Delta Dek
Henry M. Carpenter
Louis Hoag
G. Henry George
John Fraser
Colin G. Thomas
Chapter FP
P. H.O
B. C. Roberts
John Perrine
Sacred Heart Church
Newman Hall
Clover Leaf Club
Ben Ohe
Henry Helms
Lou Spooner
Siebert Harris
M. J. Hogan
Neighborood Bridge Club
Harry Hoag
Hans Ruof
Ralph Lambert
500 Club
Charles Richey
Henry Che
Harvey Harford
Claude Appleby
Ladies Aid Meetings At Castle Grove And St Matthew’s
The Castle Grove Lutheran Ladies' Aid held a noon luncheon with Mrs. Anna Heiken presiding and Rev. Arnold Thalacker leading devotionals. Eighteen members and several guests attended. The St Matthew’s Lutheran Ladies' Aid met for a social with sewing and visiting and a 4 30 plate lunch served by Mrs Hei Schoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Specht
Castle Grove Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society
Arnold Thalacker
Anna Heiken
Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Lutheral
T. J. Gerdes
Hei Schoon
Social and bridge club notes from a luncheon and party
Mrs. John Liddy hosted a 1:30 dessert luncheon for the Thursday bridge club with contract bridge and high score by Mrs. Carl Hodson. Mrs. Leigh Clark hosted a Methodist Episcopal church meeting with a social hour and hostess group assisting with refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zimmerman hosted a Sunday night party for Joan’s first birth anniversary and their third wedding anniversary with pinochle, high score by Esther Reuter and Bill Reuter, traveling prizes to Edna Zimmerman and John Stalberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Shelley
Fred Endsley
J. E. Heiserman
John Shover
Carl Hodson
Leigh Clark
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ralph Strasburg
Mary Brown
Rudy Langer
R. Ritter
Lillian Harms
Fred Matheson
Carl Zimmerman
Joan
Esther Reuter
Bill Reuter
Edna Zimmerman
John Stahlberg
Ladies Aid Meeting Held by Reformed Church Group
The Ladies Aid society of the Re formed church met in the church basement for its regular session led by president Mrs Marcus Maire. Pastor Rev Armin Tendick conducted the devotional. A social hour followed with refreshments arranged by committee chair Mrs Chris Decker Jr and assisted by Mrs C J Schneiter Sr. Others attending included Mrs John Arduser Mrs Chris Decker Sr and Mrs William R Behrends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Reformed Church
Marcus Maire
Armin Tendick
Chris Decker Jr
C. J. Schneiter
John Arduser
Chris Decker Sr
William R. Behrends
Big Thomas Hosts Fort Themed 12th Birthday Party
Thomas family hosted a birthday dinner for Big Thomas at home on Thursday. Guests sat at a fort table with miniature cowboys and Indians, received favors, and the honoree opened gifts before games and prizes. Bill accompanied friends to the theater afterward. guests included Bud McNeill George Coxsee Jack Stuhler Bill Stuhler Dick Abel and Bob Balster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Thomas
Colin G. Thomas
Bill
Bud McNeill
George Coxsee
Jack Stuhler
Bill Stuhler
Dick Abel
Bob Balster
Patsy Fletcher Hosts Seventh Birthday Party
Patsy Fletcher celebrated her seventh birthday at home last Saturday with mother C L Fletcher hosting a gathering of Patsy’s friends. The afternoon included games singing greetings and birthday cake with seven green candles and the message Happy Birthday. Each guest received a favor and Patsy exchanged gifts with classmates Jane Stuhier Kathleen Barron Anastacia McLees Jean Marie Howie Helen Ann Barron Shirley Schneider Mary Jane Schlimmer Joan Hayes Mary Jane McDonough Patty Maire and Patty Ann Dorsee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Fletcher
C. L. Fletcher
Patsy
Jane Stuhier
Kathleen Barron
Anastacia McLees
Jean Marie Howie
Helen Ann Barron
Shirley Schneider
Mary Jane Schlimmer
Joan Hayes
Mary Jane McDonough
Patty Maire
Patty Ann Dorsee
Four Horses Rescued From Railroad Bridge near Castana
Four horses from a Monona county farm wandered onto a railroad bridge near Castana. They slipped between ties and became trapped with legs caught. A freight train halted in time after the engineer spotted the danger, the crew freed the animals, and they were led to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castana
Monona County
Remarkable Infant With 16 Teeth At Eleven Months
Dentists report Burlington Des Moines county baby Dianne Ruth Albert daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Albert has 16 teeth at 11 months. Born March 25 at Burlington hospital. Teeth count grew from two at two months to sixteen by eleven months, a very rare dental case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianne Ruth Albert
J. A. Albert
Burlington
Des Moines County
Burlington Hospital
Interesting Events Of Iowa News
A history mystery on how Manchester Iowa got its name is revisited with claims it was Burrington Acresville or Manchester tied to Dyer Chesterman or England. A Mason City driver Chase wrecks into a parked patrol car, is unhurt and booked for reckless driving after a two rollover crash 950 feet away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sarnagin
Iowa
Manchester
Delaware County
Burrington
Levings Burrington
Acresville
John Acres
James Dyer
Dyersville
Dubuque County
Chesterman
England
Co. A
Andrew Carnegie
Calhoun farmer rivals Dr Dafoe in lamb births near Lake City
Near Lake City Jesse Moulds known as the Dr Dafoe of Calhoun county runs a lamb prolific farm. His 12 ewes have produced 29 lambs this year including one quadruplet and five triplets. Nearby Mer cer Center farmer James Lyman reports a muskrat in his barn in an inland unusual sight. Northwood mourns courthouse mascot Jack a courthouse dog aged 22 years making rounds daily to greet officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake City
Jesse Moulds
Dr. Dafoe
Calhoun County
Moulds
James Lyman
Mercer Center
Fremont County
Lyman
Northwood
Worth
Jack
S. O. Wold
Fremont County Join Sitdown Strikes By Drama In Office
Fremont county workers join nationwide sitdown strike wave in a one man protest. A morphine addict refused service at a physician’s office and declared he would stay until given drugs, leading to police intervention and institutionalization. Nearby, William Kroeger killed 16 crows with a single shotgun blast after they roosted in his grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont County
Fremont
William Kroeger
Traer
Tama County
Kroeger
Ceed
Inquiring Radio Reporters Spark Urban Curiosity
A reflective piece questions the rise of street reporters probing publics and brands, noting rising ad use and audience appeal. It references Walter Winchell, Carnegie quotes, and a spring prose excerpt praising youth, romance, and the season’s energy.
Dolls from Ireland to Russia in one collection
The article notes a diverse doll collection with pieces from Ireland, Venezuela, and Russia. It highlights an Irish made piece rare for its origin, and mentions a 1814 Dublin marriage document, later family entries, plus a Lake Mills high school boarding club feeding 34 students for about 1.22 dollars weekly. It also covers Australian officials investigating cocklebar in Alvalde Texas.
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Ireland
Venezuela
Russia
St. Patrick's Day
T. O. Martin
Thurman
Fremont
Dublin
Lake Mills
Winnebago County
Iowa Parents Turn To Gardens In Early Spring
As signs of spring appear in Iowa, parents turn to gardening with children. The season brings clear skies and warm sun, prompting families to plan and plant in home gardens across the state.
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Iowa
Garden projects for Iowa children and family life
The article discusses engaging Iowa children in garden planning as a means to teach useful skills. It emphasizes kids planting seeds and caring for plants, with options for small personal plots and tree or perennial projects, fostering cooperation between child and parent and enriching home life.
Local Woman Earns National Award for Salmon Roll Recipe
Mrs. C. A. Palmer receives a Better Homes and Gardens certificate of recipe endorsement for Delicious Salmon Roll. The notice highlights the magazine tasting test standards for dependability taste and family usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Palmer
Better Homes and Gardens
Anamosa Convict Arthur Knight Returns After Twenty Years
Arthur Knight, a former convict who escaped from a state reformatory quarry twenty years ago, is reported back after decades away. Knight, now 47, fled Anamosa Iowa and eluded pursuit across long distances, including travels toward Vancouver, British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Vancouver
British Columbia
Arthur Knight
Snight
State Reformatory
Horse falls into open well and dies
Ernest Christopherson near Danbury loses a horse after the animal falls through a board covered well. The horse could not be saved despite block and tackle lifting. In other notes Pat Kelly of Corning breaks his ankle celebrating St Patrick's Day at the high school. Robbers fail to take money in Estherville after breaking into a restaurant and attempting a coin operated piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Christopherson
Danbury
Woodbury County
Christopherso
Lee
Pat Kelly
Corning
Adams County
St. Patrick
Pat
Estherville
Emmet County
Brooklyn woman collects 250 dolls from around the world
Mrs H R Light of Brooklyn in Poweshiek county is a doll hobbyist who owns 250 dolls of varied sizes and shapes gathered from many countries. Friends visiting faraway places tour her collection and admire the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Light
Brooklyn
Poweshiek County
Kidnapping suspect returned to finish ten year sentence
Knight, captured in Vancouver, surrendered Wednesday and admitted prior prison and escape records. He is sent back to Town to complete ten years for breaking and entering from Muscatine. Mrs. Mary Sanford learned of a great grandson born April 1 to her granddaughter Mrs. Oliver Howard in Qureeley Cole. Lucile Miller Howard has visited Monticello often. This is the Howard home’s first child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Knight
Muscatine
Mary Sanford
Qreeley, Cole
Oliver Howard
Monticello Hee Haw News April 8 1937 Leaks and Home Repairs
In this Monticello newspaper issue editor J R Barron notes a severe winter with roof leaks and spring rain. The item urges roof inspection and Mule Hide roofs, plus a varnish sale from Minnesota Linseed Oil Paint Co with discounted quick drying varnish and enamel options. The piece also touches on home improvements like screens and sidewalks and a local quip about learning to dot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Linseed OV Paint Co
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Frank Poddhaski
the Express
Podhaski
Express
Delta Dek Bridge Club
Thomas
Tom Hamilton
Lyle MecMuhen
Sacred Heart Parish
Mrs. Bone
Ralph Bone
Miriam Lovell
Lake Forest
Gretchen Rolf
Clermont
Neighborhood Bridge Club
Mrs
W. F. Yeoman
Fritz Hein
John Yossi
Ray Adams
Schreiner
Masonic Temple
Ida Perrine
Lois Kay
Sylvia Hodgson
L. F. Balster
Ava Main
Freda Egger
Alma Stickford
Laura Wenger
George Timmins
Tom Shover
Castle Grove
St. Matthew's Church
Mrs. Liddy
John Liddy
Thursday Bridge Club
Contract Bridge
Charles A. Coxsee
A. B. Grimes
W. W. Low
Chicago
M. E. Church
Ladies’ Aid Society of Reformed Church Meets
Bill Thomas
Dentista Harvel
Charles A. Lindbergh
Bombay
India
Iowa News
Sarnagin
Cyrano de Bergerac
Matterhorn
Samuel L. Clemens
Walter Winchell
Walter Winchells
Hig
Alvalde
Texas
Opera House
W.H. Null
Ee A
Sam Ye
Wey
William Id
He E LL Montgomery
Walter Huston
Ruth Chatterton
Mary Astor
Paul Lukas
Hee Haw News
Monticello, Towa
Monticello
St. Anthony
Mr. Fly
G.W. C
Ferndell
Ross Baty
Farmers Grain Co
Scotch Grove
Iverson
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