Club News Highlights From Local Meetings And Hostesses
A series of social events is summarized with hostesses and venues. Mrs. George Wilkens hosted a Friday luncheon for the Friday bridge club. Mrs. Byron Abel hosted Delta Dek bridge club. Neighborhood club gathered at Mrs. Matt Muller’s. Presbyterian Sunday school group held a farewell pot luck for Doris Eilers. P. E. O. Chapter FP met at Mrs. Lovell’s with 22 members and a constitution study program. Regulars include Ladies' Aid at the Reformed church, Ladies' Social circle at Methodist church planning a chicken pie supper, Royal Neighbor lodge charity card party, and a birthday dinner for Jack Stuhler followed by a theater outing. The last summer afternoon bridge at the country club featured standings for high, second, and traveling scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilkens
Presbyterian Sunday School
Ed Huibregtse
Methodist Episcopal Church
L. F. Balster
Wade Long
Ed Rice
Ernest Landis
Ritter
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Henry Helms
Lorenz Allamand
Catherine Hartman
Cora Connely
Florence Helms
West Union
Country Club
Ben Cotton
Halstead Carpenter
Ralph Bone
Charles Suett
Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Shover Committee
The luncheon was hosted by Mrs John Shover with assistors Mrs Frank Stimson Mrs E D Vernon Mrs Harry Rodman and Mrs Charles A Coxsee. Summer parties were enjoyed by all attendees. Games included contract auction bridge and dominoes. The club house was recently redecorated with new drapes. Caretakers Mr and Mrs Pat Jarrett received praise for excellent service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shover
Frank Stimson
E. D. Vernon
Harry Rodman
Charles A. Coxsee
Pat Jarrett
Miss Catharine Redmond Honored at Library Luncheon
Miss Clara Palmer and Miss Virginia Schneider hosted a dessert luncheon at Miss Palmer's home Saturday evening at seven in honor of Miss Catherine Redmond, Monticello librarian for three years, soon moving to Cedar Rapids public library. Progressive auction bridge followed with three tables. Mrs. Lyle McMullen high score and Miss Amney Wood traveling prize. Hostesses presented gifts to the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Palmer
Virginia Schneider
Miss Palmer
Catherine Redmond
Monticello
Cedar Rapids
Lyle McMullen
Amney Wood
Janet Nickel first birth anniversary honored at home
Mrs. Everett Nickel hosted Janet Nickel’s first birth anniversary with games, visits, and refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Nickel later hosted a dinner for their daughter with guests Miss Marie Schatz Miss Clara Schatz Miss Mabel McVay and Miss Marian McVay. The Altrurian club of Onslow opened its year with a one o’clock luncheon at Goudy’s cafe Monticello followed by a short business meeting led by president Mrs. Ruth Fayram and a report from the state federation board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Nickel
Janet
Velmar Schneiter
Olive Curtis
Claude Appleby
Donald and
Bruce
Bernard Kuriger
Mary Ann
George Minnis
Ann
Lillian
Helen
Georgia Mae
Mrs. Nickel
Marie
Clara Schatz
Mabel
Marian McVay
Altrurian Club
Onslow
Goudy
Altrurian Club of
Monticello
Ruth Fayram
State Federation Board
Jennie Hutton
Isabelle Barber
Roxie Bullock
Edna Hamilton
Leola Heeren
Carol Hanwardsen
Davie Lyon
Harriet Lamey
Carrie McKinstry
Jessie McMaster
Erma Paulsen
Mina Sears
Bernadine Smith
Margaret Smith
Deloris Scott
Helen Orr
Jennie Jordan
Laura Smith
Leona Kennedy
Hearty Foods Guide For Young Athletes
A home economist urges nourishing meals for young athletes emphasizing high quality protein from meat, vegetables, cereals, fruit and milk. An oven stew recipe with beef, pork, tomato and vegetables demonstrates a energy rich, muscle building dish suitable for training days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez S. Willson
Five Point Buck Carcass Found Near Center Jct
Edward R. Young a farmer one mile east of Center Junction found a five point buck carcass in a ditch last week. The deer likely sick and perhaps attacked by dogs with no sign of gunshot. The weed patch near Young’s pasture lies close to his home and the community notes a rare wild deer sighting in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward R. Young
Center Junction
Scotch Grove
Mr. Young
Young
Barometer Reading and Banana Trade Rise Cited
A Rock Rapids commentator urges readers to view rising living costs as a barometer of better times. Jamaica ships nearly double the bananas to other countries compared with last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Rapids
Jamaica
Thumb Sucking in Children Sparks Reader Help Request
A reader asks for guidance on thumb-sucking in kids citing a recent writer on child psychology. The column promises practical advice and references to expert thoughts on managing the habit.
Understanding Thumb Sucking in Children Cited
The article notes thumb sucking has multiple causes including nutritional deficits and insecurity. It advises ensuring proper nutrition, providing engaging activities, and avoiding forceful remedies. Emphasizing affection and emotional security helps reduce the habit without framing it as a problem.
Open Homemakers Meetings Held in County
Ninety women attended open homemakers meetings last week across Anamosa Monticello Center Junction and Olin to join Farm Bureau programs. Nora Workman home furnishing expert explained the project while social hours and township organization activities complemented the gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Nora Workman
Farm Bureau
Presbyterian
Monticello
Court House
Center Junction
Olin
Dragoon Trail Markers Planned By Iowa DAR
Historic enthusiasts of the Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution plan to permanently mark the old Dragoon trail famous as the 1836 route from Keokuk to Fort Des Moines and onward to Albert Lea Minnesota used by troops and supply trains. The DAR intends to erect markers along the route to preserve this pioneer path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution
Iowa
Minnesota Territory
United States
Keokuk
Fort Des Moines
Albert Lea
Minn
D.A.R
Beavers Reintroduced to Aid Iowa Water Conservation
The Iowa State Conservation Commission released a pair of adult beavers on Long Creek in Decatur County to restore the species and harness dam building for water conservation. Officials expect the beavers to thrive and help retain moisture in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Ffrmers
State Conservation Commission
Long Creek
Decatur County
Local Church Schedules Include Varied Services Across Town
Listings detail multiple churches with pastors and service times in Hopkinton Prairieburg and surrounding areas. St Matthew and St John Lutheran churches offer English services and Sunday schools. Trinity English and St Josephs Catholic specify mass times. Wayne Zion notes German services and future English communion. St Johns mission status noted. Congregational and Presbyterian notices include worship and special sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
H. L. Adix
The Stilling of the Storm Service Notes at Churches
Castle Grove Lutheran Church Arnold Thalacker to lead a Wartburg student in English Sunday services. Week of the 10th schedule postponed due to the pastor’s absence. German services on the Mth. Ladies' Aid meets Friday with Mrs Raymond Kromminga. Teacher training class Friday evening. Confirmation Saturday. Reformed Church Armin Tendick announces Sunday schedule in English How Would Jesus Make the Path of Life a Highway of Victory. Harvest Festival at Legion hall next Friday with two plays booths and special counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove Lutheran Church
Arnold Thalacker
Wartburg Seminary
Mth
Ladies' Aid
Raymond Kromminga
Reformed Church
Armin H. Tendick
Jesus
Legion Hall
Rally Day and Church Activities at Methodist Church
The Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 11 with Epworth League at 6 45. Sermon title Wise Counsel and a children's story A large gift of land. Rally day planned for 100 percent Sunday school attendance. Monthly official board meeting and every member canvass to fund the new church year. Epworth cabinet to hold monthly business and social sessions inviting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
George Woodall
Epworth League
Board of Stewards
When Old Friends Met On Thursday at Center Junction
A Thursday meeting at the gym in Center Junction brought together residents of Oxford Madison Scotch Grove and Wyoming townships. Miss Nora Workman, with prior Jones county work, outlined future home furnishing projects with cost effective color use. A program preceded the talk including Mrs Cass, Mr Smith, singing and high school duets. Tea wafers and mints followed the social hour. Madison township organized with Mrs Seehusen as township chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Clay
Madison
Scotch Grove
Wyoming
Center Junction
Nora Workman
Jones County
Cass
Smith
Madison Township
Seehusen
Cattle Domestication and Babylonian Cow Worship
The text notes cattle domestication began about 10,000 years ago and that cows were worshipped in Babylonia around 2000 B C. It presents two historical points linking early livestock management with ancient religious practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babylonia
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Delta Dek Bridge Club
Abel
Byron Abel
Delta Dek
Neighborhood Bridge Club
Matt Muller
Eliza Thoeni
Hans Ruof
Doris Eilers
L. W. Lovell
B. C. Roberts
A. B. Grimes
E. J. Noble
James Morrissey
William Eden
Lemon
Neb
Marvin Robinson
Omaha
Ladies’ Aid of Reformed Church
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Reformed Church
Jack Maire
Casper Arduser
John Smith
Clifford Arduser
Alfred Egger
Chester Lang
Clara Egger
Jack Stuhler
F. Stewart Stuhler
Jack
Princess Theater
George Coxsee
Bill Stahler
Bob Balster
Dick Abel
Bud McNeill
Bill Thomas
Dick Sutherland
Bob Husman
Janet Nickel
Ria
Open Homemakers
Nature’s Engineers
St. John’s Ev
Lutheran Church
Paul T. Gutknecht
Trinity
Prairieburg
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Stephen J. Kucera
Wayne Zion Lutheran Church
J. Willms
Congregational Church
Samuel G. Gutensohn
Presbyterian Church
Wm. J. Crossheim
M. R. Ahrens
Lakore
India
Christian Endeavor
G.W.C
OLEO
Ross Baty
Doris Eiler and
Dale Wine
Marjorie O’toole
Leo E. Holub
Ralph Slade
Iowaland
Quaker
Wirth Cleaners
NASH
Clover Farm
Leo Holub
Monarch
Kellogg’s
Omar
Minnesota
Studiers
Grocery Department
E. J. Farley
Jones County Produce Co
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