Local Bridge and Social Club Notes Featured
Stabler and Mrs. Stewart hosted a Friday luncheon for the Friday Bridge Club with Progressive on bridge and high scores by Mrs. Henry M. Carn ter and Mrs. L. W. Lovell. Other events include Hi-Lo Club with hostess Mrs. William Tuetken and high score by Mrs. Clarence Matthiessen. The Queen Esther circle met with readings by Yola Rodman and a reading on Indians of the Rocky Mountain District. Additional gatherings include dessert luncheons, Delta Dek club, P. E. O. program, and family house party highlights.
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Riess G
Sries
Riess Stabler
Friday
Progressive On Bridge
Henry M. Carnter
L. W. Lovell
William Tuetken
Hi-Lo Bridge Club
Clarence Matthiessen
Harry Hoag
Queen Esther Circle
Lucile Hulbregtse
Yola Rodman
Rocky Mountain District
W. W. Stickford
Monday
Albert J. Stuhler
Leonard Iverson
John J. Locher
John Shover
Delta Dek Bridge Club
Lyle McMullen
John Fraser
Local club events fill week with socials and weddings
Georgia Hein Lois Mae Clark and the Hayes families are noted among guests at multiple gatherings. Mrs Glenn Bancroft hosts the Ladies Social Circle at her home with President Mrs L F Balster presiding. Virginia Clark and Janet Howie celebrate fifteenth birthdays with a school picnic and theater outing. Teachers including Miss Huldah Peet and Miss Marie Kurtz attended a bridge breakfast at Mrs Carl Hodson’s home. The Presbyterian Women meet with topics on The American Indian at Mrs William Grossheim’s. A Sunday wedding unites Harold Eller and Beatrice Smith at Sac Red Heart church, with receptions at both families, and a dance in Prairieburg. Schreiner Eastern Star initiations, spring flowers and baskets mark the afterglow of a busy week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn’ Bancroft
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Glenn Bancroft
L. F. Balster
Bert Hubbard
Lillian Hearn
Eb, D. Vernon
Byron Abel
Charles Kay
H.E. Deischer
Virginia Clark
Janet Howie
Pictured Rocks
Monte Theater
Carol Cartano
Yola Rodman
Ben Long
Katherine Woodall
Shirley Hobert
Edna Howell
Jeanette Lubben
Huldah Peet
Marie Kurtz
Carl Hodson
Lois Smith
Betty Merrill
Mary Stoddard
Grace Searles
Harry Rodman
Searles
Smith
Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Donald Sutherland
R. P. Clark
William Grossheim
Grossheim
Kitty Sutherland
Clinton
Otto Burrichter
Loraine Maire
Donald Maire
Harold Yeoman
Presbyterian Church
Miss Marie
Schreiner
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Chloe Skelley
Florence Clark
Mount Vernon
Manchester
Vinton
Maude Peet
Wade Long
William Matthiessen
Burt Thompson
Mae Cass
D. P. Young
Albert. Stuhler
Frank S
Wedding at Castle Grove Lutheran Church
The ceremony at SS Peter and Paul Castle Grove Lutheran church drew a large group of relatives and friends. The bride wore white satin with net veil, bridesmaid Lorraine Jacobs in rose-beige net, and best man John Tjaden with ushers Lawrence Lubben and Richard Tjaden. A three tier cake, peach and white decorations, and a dinner at the bride's parents home followed. The couple, both from Cass township area, plan to reside on a family farm. A post wedding dance was held at Zimmerman's Hall in Monticello.
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Harold Eller
Ben Ellers
Monticello
Beatrice Smith
Frank Smith Sr
Prairieburg
Sacred Heart Church
A. L. Lorenz
Prairieburg Hall
Agnes Smith
Clarence Ellers
SS. Peter, and Paul Castle Grove Lutheran Church
Lorraine Jacobs
John Tjaden
Lawrence Lubben
Richard Tjaden
Miss Jacobs
Herman Tjaden
Amber
Kimball
Dak
John Labben
Cass Township
Anamosa
Lubben
Zimmerman’s
Miss Catherine Locher Weds Dean Curphy at Red Heart
Miss Catherine C Locher daughter of Dr L R Locher Farley married Dean E B Curphy Cedar Rapids last Saturday at the Red Heart rectory. Rev A L Lorens officiated. An informal reception and luncheon followed at the Locher home. Mrs Curphy known in Monticello, educated Sacred Heart High School class of 1935 and Mount Mercy College. Mr Curphy a graduate of Toledo High School and with Concrete Materials in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine C. Locher
L. R. Locher
Farley
Dean
EB. Curphy
Cedar Rapids
Red Heart
A. L. Lorens
Mary
Bertha Locher
Curphy
Monticello
Sacred Heart High School
Mount Mercy Junior Colagee Sisomne Rapids
Distinguished guests join Tipton dinner honoring 50th Iowa regiment veterans
Judge John T. Moffit of Tipton hosted a large gathering of army friends from forty years ago. The roll call featured Col turned judge Douglas V. Qaieec, Major John A. Dunlap, Horace M. Havner, Elmer A. Johnson, Dr. John Gardner, and Captain of Co K 40th U S Volunteers, among others. Adjutant General Charles H. Grahl, Des Moines, attended in spirit. A. C. Collison of Minneapolis was unable to attend. Each guest received a photograph of Judge Moffit as a keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Moffit
Tipton
Army Friends
50Th Town
Judge Moffit
Cornell College
Iowa National Guard
Wak
Douglas V. Qaieec
Fort Len
Nia
Rainbow Division
John A. Dunlap
National Bank
Keokuk
Horace M. Havner
Iowa
Des Moines
Elmer A. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
John Gardner
Lisbon
Col
Haynes
Gapappoe
Co. Kk 40Th
U. S. Volunteers
Philippines
50Th Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Adjutant General
Charles H. Grahl
A. C. Collison
Minneapolis Tribune
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Bessie Michl
C. Gemgerich Wellman
Maple Crest Turkey Farm
Wheatland Farmer Fatally Burned in Highway Collision
George Klahn a 29 year old Wheatland area farmer and trucker died after a head on crash with a Denver bound truck on highway 30 two miles east of Wheatland. A 75 gallon gas tank exploded igniting both vehicles injuring three others who were rushed to Clinton hospital. Klahn died after being rescued from the wreckage near his farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Klahn
Wheatland
Smith
Denver
Cole
Clinton
Klahn
Wheatland High School
Betty Levsen Stars In Coe College Piano and Voice Recital
Betty Jane Levsen daughter of Mr and Mrs P E Levsen of Wyoming a junior at Coe college was presented in a voice and piano recital Tuesday evening at the T M Sinclair Memorial chapel by Prof Paul Schumann Ray and Miss Alma Turachek. She is retiring president of Delta Delta Delta sorority a member of W A A W s W C A Chip Delta and the madrigal singers. She was assisted by Miss Jane Carrier pian to soprano and ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane Levsen
P. E. Levsen
Wyoming
Coe College
T. M. Sinclair
Paul Schumann Ray
Alma Turachek
Levsen
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
W.C.A
Chip Delta
Cheir
Madrigal Singers
Jane Carrier Pi Ton Soprand
Caruso’s Rise From Bricklayer to Opera Legend
The New Biography notes Enrico Caruso rose from bricklayer to star of the Metropolitan Opera. He joined in 1903 and over 17 seasons sang 607 times, earning over a million dollars. He once refused a higher rate and never performed in Naples after a kiss there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrico Caruso
Caruso
Metropolitan Opera
Naples
The Ordinary Mirage Illusion Seen in Hot Lands
In hot arid regions a mirage forms an isolated lake as light bends from distant objects. A hot air layer near the ground creates the effect with inverted images appearing submerged or floating in the lake.
Weather Man Forecast Warmer Climate Change
A Toronto Globe humor strip features a wife telling her husband a doctor prescribes a climate change and a weather man predicting much warmer conditions tomorrow. The dialogue plays on climate remedies and forecasts for relief.
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Toronto Globe
Viewpoint on US fire liability contrasts with Europe
The text compares how the United States views a fire victim with sympathy, noting responsibility and possible landlord or neighbor claims. It contrasts European laws where the fire sufferer is viewed with suspicion and must explain the cause.
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United States
The Art of Forgetting Advises Relief from Daily Worries
Psychologists and the Literary Digest advocate forgetting as a method to ease daily anxiety. By consciously trying to forget painful pictures the mind can suppress memories before they settle in long term memory. Some psychologists emphasize forgetting useless harmful events as equally important as recalling important facts.
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Literary Digest
Lang Walker Nuptials Set Between Knoxville and Atlanta
Announcement of the marriage of Martha Agnes Walker of Knoxville Tennessee to Elmer Lang formerly of Atlanta Georgia. The ceremony occurred in Dubuque on April 25. The couple are visiting Elmer’s sister Stella Lang east of Monticello. Lang long associated with General Electric in Atlanta.
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Martha Agnes Walker
Knoxville, Tenn
Elmer Lang
Atlanta, Ga
Dubuque
Lang
Stella Lang
Monticello
General Electric Company
Atlanta
Discovery of Aluminum and Early Experiments
The metal aluminum emerged from eighteenth century suspicions with trials in France England and Germany. Sir Humphrey Davy failed to isolate it but proposed the name aluminum. H Sainte Clair Deville developed a practical process and Napoleon III funded further work. A baby statue was the first article made of aluminum for the infant Prince Imperial.
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France
England
Germany
Humphrey Davy
H. Sainte-Claire Deville
Napoleon III
Deville
Prince Imperial
Bald Eagles and Their Majestic Nests
The bald eagle, named Old Baldy, appears bald due to white head feathers. It is one of the largest keen-eyed birds with a wingspan up to eight feet. Old Baldy constructs a long-standing nest, renewing it annually with new sticks, with a nest once reaching twelve feet high and six feet wide.
Unknown Americas shaped by indigenous crops
The passage notes that over half of American agriculture relies on plants domesticated by Native Americans, listing corn potatoes tobacco sweet potato beans squash peppers and tomatoes as early examples later improved by European settlers.
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Arly
New World
Jackson County Plans New Fireproof Court House
Plans are underway to secure a modern fireproof courthouse for Jackson County to replace the unsafe old building and meet the growing needs of the county government and judiciary.
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Jackson County
Churches Observe Mother's Day Across Local Congregations
Sacred Heart Catholic Church lists masses and confessions while Congregational and St John’s Ey Lutheran note services and a Mother's Day sermon. St Matthew’s Lutheran, Presbyterian, Castle Grove Lutheran, and Methodist churches announce Sunday schools, English services, and a Mothers Day emphasis with children’s programs and a missionary led Epworth League program.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
A. L. Lorenz
Methodist Church
George Woodall
Epworth League
China
League
Reformed Church Sunday Services and Mother's Day Plans
The Reformed Church Armin H Tendick pastor. Sunday school 10 am. Morning worship English 11 am with message Wider Horizons for Mother's Day. Mothers receive small bouquet. Remember the mothers and daughters banquet tonight May 5 at 7 pm. Tickets 30c.
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Presbyterian Church
Wm. J. Grossheim
Christian Endeavor
The
Onslow C. E
Revype Schmitt
Reformed Church
Armin H. Tendick
God
Jesus Christ
Candidates File For Various State Offices
List of candidates running for state offices includes W. G. Byerhoff for Governor Nelson G Kraschel for Secretary of State Robert F E O Brien Mrs Rachel Wormhoudt Dr E W Neenan Lois J Etter for Lieutenant Governor John Valentine for Attorney General John H Mitchell for State Treasurer Leo J Wegman for State Auditor Co W Storms for Secretary of Agriculture Thomas L Curran Ralph Smith Elmer Carlson c E R Fuester James P Flanagan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Byerhoff
Nelson G. Kraschel
Robert FE. O'Brian
Rachel Wormhoudt
E. W. Neenan
Lois J. Etter
John Valentine
John H. Mitchell
Leo J. Wegman
W. Storms
Secretary of Agriculture
Thomas L. Curran
Ralph Smith
Elmer Carlson
C. E. R. Fuester
James P. Flanagan
Achievement Day Draws 250 From Townships and Schools
Arthur Wilcox with Miss Laura Sinclair attended the event marking the chorus first public appearance. Sixty nine women from ten townships took a music recognition test by Mrs. John Morse with 44 earning a perfect score. Talks by county leaders and demonstrations by 4-H members highlighted the day.
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Arthur Wilcox
Laura Sinclair
John Morse
Wayne Township Talent Party Closes Farm Bureau Project
The program featured a Wayne township sextet, a Mrs Frank Walker vocal solo, and a piano duet by Mrs Leslie Babcock and Mrs Leonard McKinstry. Lois Horton presented a tap dance number as the 4 H girl from Clay township. The women’s division wraps up the home furnishing project with the achievement day. A new project Clothing the Family is planned, with plans to be finalized at a county meeting June 28.
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Wayne Township
Frank Walker
Leslie Babcock
Leonard McKinstry
Lois Horton
Clay Township
Jones County Farm Bureau
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. Stabler
Stewart
St Delage
Riess
Mrs. Stewart Stabler
Esther
Bridge
Stickford
Bumson
Beall Riedel
Emil Riedel
Delbert Thoms
Milton, Silver
Sylvia
Joe Woodhall
Dan Cook
Freda Taylor
Chicago
Sylvia Silver
Royal Neighbors
Clarence Hearn
Lucile Tschantz
Eby’s Mill
Fred Hein
Henry Che
Olin Howie
Grant Eilers
Jean Hayes
Joan Hayes
J. J. Hayes
Hono
Georgia Hein
Lois Mae Clark
Jimmy
Jackie Hayes
Kathleen Hayes
Peet and
Kurts
Presbyterian Missionary Society
D. Sutherland
Mrs
Ray Echternacht
Echternacht
Olin Howle
Ray Adams
Presbyterian Si
Harold Ellers
O. E
Siewsaree
Lea
A Aymah At Gee Erage
Catherine Locher
Dean Curphy
Toledo High School
Cedar Rapimids
Betty Levsen
Geneva
Switzerland
John Calvin
Martha Walker
Congregational Church
Samuel G. Gutensohn
Stuhler
St. John’s Ey
Lutheran Church
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
H. L. Adix
Andrew
Castle Grove
Legion Pavilion
Cascade
Stan Stanley
His
Greater Orchestra
Gents
Kleer
Smartwear
Bernard Cass
W. D. McLaughlin
Rita Koppenhaver
George Rickels
Castle Grove Township
Carl Smith
Mary McLaughlin
Scotch Grove Township
Wyoming Township
Palmer’s
Jimmy Smith
Red Cross
National Foot Health
Stahler
Eden Last
Nurse’s
Oxfords
Oxford
Shoe Department
Goose Health Shoes
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