Prairieburg News Roundup Includes Illness and Social Events
Barton Taylor lies in Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids in critical condition after a foot injury turned infection. Mass times at St Josephs church are moved to 7 and 9 on Sundays. Prairieburg residents host visitors from Center Point Cedar Rapids and Anamosa with many trips to Dubuque Monticello and Davenport. A large shower honors Dorothy Wilcox ahead of her marriage to Marvin Spinier. The annual St Josephs church dinner funds the vacation school run by Sisters of Mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton’ Taylor
Joseph ‘Taylor
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
George van Besien
St. Joseph's Church
John Piersol
Central City
Prairieburg
Piersol
Sylvia Wilmot
Floyd Mitchell
Waubeeck
Roy Walmott
Lea McLaughlin
Minneapolis
Henry Henderson
Frank McLaughlin
John M. Lauser
Viola
Mary
Sumday
Joseph J‘. Holub
John Holub
Wavery
Howard Rowley
Helen Rosemson
Marion
C. O. Rowley
Hayes Dolan
Doris
Lorraine
Patty
John Dolan
Harry
Amos Myers
Frank A. Kula
Myers
Mzyme Gandy
George Bebee
Gail DeLancey
Daugher Donna
Jim Walmott
Waubeek
O. A. DeLancey
Center Point
Mart ‘Woodward
Jennie Crosby
DeLand, Ill
Clair Conklin
Davenport
Kenneth Sanders
Ethel Rhatigan
Rosehill
Towa
Sandeta
Marley Clark
Mount Vernon
Milo Sedlacek
Emmett Thyne
John .Woods
Wadena
Geo. Vah Besien
R. Harper
Ellen Harper
Clara Harper
John Pieper
Ralph Anthony
Ed Levien
Arthur Bosmann
Anamosa
Raymond Powers
James Spinier
Dorothy Wilcox
Marvin Spinier
Dubuque
Minnis Brothers
Frank B. Holub
Arthur
Joe B. Holub
Elizabeth
William Kehoe
Castle Grove
Hiller Knapp
Donald Joseph
Cascade
Knapp
Joseph Simmons
Joseph Taylor
Barton
Leo Wilcox
Dorothy
Melvin Spindler
Father Holub
Clermont
Elizabeth Holub
Sisters of Mercy
Mount Mercy Junior College
Mixed social notes from Cedar Rapids area events
A fragment mentions a dinner event and a Cedar Rapids man. It notes a baseball game between married and single men with the single men winning. O B Myers and children visited Central City friends in Princetonburg on Saturday night. Mrs Kim Wollmott near Waukbeek visited sister Julia Randall and the John Egger home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peanie
Cedar Rapids
O. B. Myers
Central City
Pratteburg
Kim Wolmott
Waubeek
Julia Randalll
John Egger
Social visits and family events fill Monticello area
Colesburg and nearby towns saw a flurry of Sunday and weekday calls with Mr. and Mrs. Cox of Sand Spring hosting in Colesburg, plus visits to Richland Center, Anamosa, Manchester, Cedar Rapids and Monticello. Attendees included the Batchelders, Behrends, Yates, Ardusers, Steversons, and Welters. Wesley Hawken’s funeral drew John Bohlken and Henry Bohlken. birthday celebrations and Five Hundred games provided local gaiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Cox
W. M. Moser
Colesburg
Ray Chaplin
J. L. Batchelder
Anamosa
Cap Arduser
Galen Hein
Richland Center
Ray Hayes
Edna Behrends
Monticello
Ollie Prader
Anamos
W. H. Behrends
James Alcorn
McDonald Hospital
Arthur Yates
Cedar Rapids
Neva Wilson
Mildred Baxter
Manchester
Mary Clement
Mr. Timmer
Dyersville
Tom Murray
Charles Stevenson
Roman Galles
Kingsley
Herman Welter
Lou King
Grant Bilers
Eilers
Storm Lake
Kelly
Behrends
Herman Weber
Hugo Weber
Cascade
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Illness
The fragment lists social visits and family news including Mrs. ser receiving, Esther’s illness in Oelwein, and trips by W. H. Behrends Dave Wilson and Mrs Heeren. It mentions Mr and Mrs Cap Arduser Velma and Donald visiting Langworthy, and Arlene Ann returning home after time with grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ser
Fred. Heeren Sr
Esther
Oelwein
W. H. Behrends
Dave Wilson
Heeren
Cap Arduser
Velma
Donald
Langworthy
Clifford Arduser
Arlene Ann
Illnesses and visits noted in East Cass area
Lucille Clark two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyle Clark was seriously ill after a light bout with the three day measles. She improved after treatment at McDonald hospital and returned home Sunday. Several neighbors relatives and visitors came or were mentioned as staying with or aiding the Clark family amid illness and garden damage from recent hail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Clark
Lyle Clark
McDonald Hospital
Henry Poppe
Carl
Garret Folkers
Henry Stalken
Cedar Rapids
Grace Benedict
Earl Benedict
Rolland Billi Son
Anamosa
Dale Clark
Monticello
Allan Fairbanks
Near Monticello
Herman Tapken
Harm Dirks
Langworthy
Vincent Stulken
Viola Whilgenbusch
Sand Spring
Will Rickels
Castle Grove
Carl Brockhohn
Lucille Robinson Day Draws Warm Gallery Support
The event featured Lucille Robinson as she laughed at errors and celebrated near perfect shots, earning the crowd’s affection. Miss Weepie's card showed a 41-44, likely about six strokes above normal, while Joe Heri of Bunker Hill and Dubuque faced floundering play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Weepie
Joe Heri
Bunker Hill
Dubuque
Floun
Robinson Headlines Exhibition Round At Local Club
Gering 8 around in a slump over the tire but comeback shows she snapped out of it to shoot 33 one under par. Miss Robinson, hailed as one of the world’s top five women golfers, attends a 6:30 buffet supper after the exhibition and receives praise from Monticello and club officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gering
Herl
Towa
Robinson
Gardner
Weepie
Heri
Miss Robinson
Kansas City
Monticello
Ed Helserman
Don Young
4-H Girls Of Jones County Hold Meeting With Demonstrations
Jones county 4-H girls gathered for a busy program featuring book character skits plus the recreation health and courtesy segments led by club leaders. Ruth Howle of Castle Grove Fortune Finders won Best Groomed Girl from 14 contestants and will represent Jones county at the State contest. Special guests included Gladys Adams and Linn county chair Leslie Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale Blue Bell Club
Lovell Laboring Lassies
Castle Grove Fortune Finders Club
Will Balsiger
Kathryn Gerdes
Ruth Howle
Castle Grove
Fortune Finders Club
Gladys Adams
Linn County
Ruth
Jones County
Town State College
Leslie Dunn
Eagles Roost by Mississippi Near Clayton County
Reports from Clayton indicate a bald eagle colony of nearly a dozen mayflies on the Mississippi river near Clayton. Verin Kohn notes two eagles seen for years and ten feeding on a sand bar this spring. Four appear to stay permanently with occasional counts reaching ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Clayton County
Mississippi River
Verin Kohn
Regional Conference Plans Set At Grand Rapids
Miss Recene Ashton president of the local Business and Professional Women's club announces details for the North Central regional conference to be held at Grand Rapids Michigan from May 22 to 26. The keynote focuses on helping older women gain financial independence and guiding younger women to carve niche roles in business. Local members expect to attend. national officers including President Mrs Geline MacDonald Bowman and Miss Marjorie Shuler will also be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recene Ashton
North
Grand Rapids
Mich
Sly
Monticello
Geline MacDonald Bowman
Marjorie Shuler
County Conventions Set for June 30 in Jones County
The Republican and Democratic parties in Jones County will hold conventions on Saturday morning June 30 at 11 o'clock in Anamosa. Delegates will be notified. The conventions will fill county ticket vacancies and choose delegates to the state and judicial conventions. No Republican candidate was named for county coroner, likely to be decided at the meeting. Further details expected next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Anamosa
Eunice Buol Hosts Lovell 4 H Club Meeting
A Lovell township 4 H girls group met June 14 at Eunice Buol home. Lucile Yossi spoke on a complete outfit, Mrs Will Bulsiger led a training school lesson on proper footwear, Lorainne Hein spoke on correct posture, and Mrs John Yossi supervised sixteen patterns cut for the girls. The club participated in Bally day with a style show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell Township
Eunice Buol
John Yossi
June Rains Help Save Corn Crop After Dry Spell
A study of weather and crop statistics reveals June rains in recent years have protected corn yields after an unusually dry period. Grass cover helps hold soil against wind erosion and washout.
Ford Price Cuts Announced By Madsen Motor
A. T. Madsen owner of Madsen Motor in Monticello says Ford passenger cars and trucks will drop $10 to $20 effective last Friday June 15. He notes this is the second Ford reduction this year, following an average $14 cut, aligning with passing on savings from higher production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Madsen
Madsen Motor Company
Monticello
Auto crash near Fairbank ends with minor damage
In Buchanan county near Fairbank the rear passing attempt by a young man named Weepie caused a trailer loaded with lumber to swing into the road. Weepie veered into a ditch and struck the Duffy car, flipping over. he escaped unhurt while Dufey sustained little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbank
Buchanan County
Rob Dufey
Weepie
Duffy
Weeple
Man Arrested After Nude Beach Incident at Red Oak Pool
Joe Vaughn, said to be intoxicated, entered the Red Oak pool area in Montgomery county nude. Vandin arrived with a basket and bathing suit, then appeared nude on the beach before returning to the bath house. Officer Harry Atkinson jailed Vaughn who paid 15 dollars plus costs for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Vaughn
Nudign
Vandin
Red Oak
Montgomery County
Harry Atkinson
Vaughn
Revival Makes a Hit in Montezuma Meetings
Evangelist Charles Platts draws large crowds to revival services in Montezuma Poweshick county last Sunday evening causing a traffic jam as cars backed up blocks. Delegations arrive from Grinnell Tama New Sharon and Newton for sessions extending from five months at New Sharon to six weeks in Grinnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Platts
Montezuma
Poweshick County
Grinnell
Tama
New Sharon
Newton
Platts
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East
Cass Township
Lucille Robinson
the Rabbit
Neighbor
Robin Hood
Jack
Jill
Rome Tru-Hearts
Althea Shumaker
Wayne Rainbow Club
J. W. Streeter
Fairview Oriole Club
Ione Koppenhaver
Jackson Wise Owl Club
W. E. Hay
Evelyn Stivers
Man John
Cass Bluebird Club
William Reese
Sik
Hale Whippoorwill Club
Izza Ballou
Greenfield
Catherine Peet
Ben Heiken
Margaret Luke
Wyoming
Happy Hour Club
Lovell
Ford
Stahler
Last Chance
Oxfords
Lee
Phoenix
Kuppenheimer
Hart Shaffner & Marx
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