Lions Club Aids Needy and Reunion Planned in Wapello
The Wapello Lions Club names Rev. C. E. Burdine as chairman to collect funds and clothing for the needy throughout winter. Donations from wool and rag articles made by the blind at the Iowa state institution will fund the effort. A 1926 Wapello high school class reunion is set for Tuesday at the Masonic hall with 26 members invited including spouses. A kettledrum dinner for the Kill Kate Kensington club occurred and a Davenport marriage license was issued to Edward Walker and Mildred Mishler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Wapello High School
Masonic Hall
Dorothy (Pantel) Castle
Chicago
Margaret Isett
Los Angeles
Calif
Roberta
Edgar) Anderson
Ruth
Bates) Rogers
Keokuk
Ruth (Ball
William Weaver
Leon Bettler
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Millard Hicklin
Drake University
Des Moines
Virgil Cover
Northwestern University
Charles Wagg
Michigan University
Ann Arbor
Mich
Raymon Greene
U. S. Navy
Virginia
Claude Jack
Ora Deppy
Oscar Davis
Henry Brauns
John Meyerholtz
Wapelllo
Kill
Kate Kensington Klub
Frank I. Walker
Edward D. Walker
Davenport
Mildred Mishler
S. W. Sargent
Columbus Junction
Walker
White Phillips Company
Annual Christmas Party Noted by Delta Alphas in Wapello
The Delta Alphas of the Presbyterian Sunday school and teacher Mrs. E C Ohlwein held a Christmas dinner party at Miss Florence Winder’s home with Mrs Homer Winder and Mrs L L Schneider assisting. Decorations featured red and white, a large table with a tree and lighted poinsettias, and gift exchanges followed by social hour and grab bag.
Stockton Pupils Stage Christmas Program At Hall
Stockton school pupils present their annual Christmas program Tuesday evening at the Stockton hall under teachers Miss Bessie Gipp ert and Miss Hazel Colberg. The program features recitations monologues and a school wide operetta Santa's Airline with acts by Virginia Broders Alfred Wilroth Orval Dantl Lois Hintze Wilbert Liebke Lorraine Hintze Wayne Jost Alvin Broder and others. An admission is charged and gifts are to be exchanged among the pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Stockton School
Stockton Hall
Bessie Gippert
Hazel Colberg
Virginia Broders
Jimmy Agrees
Alfred Wilroth
Orval Dantl
Lois Hintze
Wilbert Liebke
Lorraine Hintze
Automobile Polishes Export Value Near 400000 This Year
US exports of automobile polishes reached about 399000 dollars this year, reflecting sustained foreign demand. The report highlights strong shipments to overseas markets, with notable quantity and value growth compared to prior periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Glancey School Shines at Mercer County Spelling Contest
Glancey school near Eliza under Miss Olive Hays earned high honors at the Mercer county spelling contest held at Aledo high school. Florence Ziegenhorn and Billy Keating, both Glancey pupils, placed second and third, while first went to a Viola school student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Boston
Glancey School
Eliza
Olive Hays
Mercer County
Aledo
Florence Ziegenhorn
Monroe Ziegenhorn
Billy Keating
James Keating
Glancey
Viola
Hot Lunches Begin at Letts School Header
Hot lunches are now served in Letts domestic science rooms under Mrs Hattie Gage. Students pre order menus a week ahead. Mrs William Lieberknecht returns from visit with daughter Mrs Frank Diehl near Wapello. Several locals noted social visits and events around Letts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hidlebaugh
Methodist Sunday School
Santa Claus
Eliza Johnson
Muscatine
Christmas Program at Junction Church
The Christmas program at Trinity Reformed church in Columbus Junction begins at 7 30 Sunday evening featuring hymns prayers and readings by local clergy and students. Names include Elmer Dean Tucker Bernice Adams Loyd Tucker Irene Teel Esther Lukins and several Conesville performers. An additional Christmas entertainment is planned at United Presbyterian church in Columbus City next Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Trinity Reformed Church
Emanuel Jasmann
Billy Delzell
Elmer Dean Tucker
Alice
Pat Sy Cox
Mary Elizabeth
Barbara
Ann McKee
Dorotha Buser
Elaine Jarrard
Betty Jean
Conesville
Robert Tucker
Bernice Adams
Esther Lee Lukins
Burdette Adams
the Three Wise Men
Lloyd Tucker
Howard Adams
Babe
E. Jasmann
Jasmann
Land of Nod
United Presbyterian Church
Columbus City
Russell Partington
Cedar Falls
Mr. Partington
Dick Partington
Partington
Lincoln School
Henrietta Salmon
Wanetka
Ill
Miles Babb
P. P. Hinote
Margaret Hinote
Oakville
Hinote
Mystic
Leslie Neu
Burlington
Sam Harmon
Harry Reece
Davenport
Charles Reece
Columbus High School
C. S. Ramsdale
Archie Norris
H. Lee Huston
Crawfordsville
Genevieve Feddersen
Columbus
Oldest Mercer County resident dies at 98
Viola Harriott, Mercer County's oldest resident, died at age 98 from infirmities of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola
Harriott
Mercer
Wilton Club Hosts Annual Christmas Party
The N. N. C. held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Emma Holzhauer’s home with Mrs. Etta Leech assisting. A program featured songs, readings, duets, papers, and solos. prizes went to Mrs. Grace Bacon and Mrs. Blanche Kiser, with decorations, gifts, and refreshments. St Mary's parish plans a second annual Christmas party and tree at the old Masonic hall next Tuesday evening. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauser and
Holzhauer
Reading
Lela Badger
Blanche Kiser
Mary
Margot Bacon
Cora Beard
Helen Shuger
Amanda Ficken
Emma _ Holzhauer
Olga Port
Katherine Herr
Grace Bacon
St. Mary's
Wilton
Masonic Hall
Churches Plan Christmas Events in West Branch
West Branch churches announce Christmas eve programs with union services at Friends and Methodist churches. The Lutheran church will hold multiple services and a cantata after Christmas. West Branch and Springdale plans include joint services. Local teachers head home for Christmas as schools close for vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Branch
Lutheran Church
Methodist and Friends
Friends Church
Springdale
Friends and Methodists
Methodist
C. K. Hayes
Berkeley
Calif
Minnie Hayes
Hayes
Charles Johnson
J. W. Longerbeam
California
Sunday School to Present Christmas Program
Pleasant Prairie Sunday school plans a Christmas program at the Presbyterian church auditorium. Mrs. J. C. Egel and teachers organize the event featuring recitations, songs, plays, and group exercises by named children and groups, including the Brownies’ Christmas and a fourteen girl Christmas acrostic. The program runs Monday evening with numerous performances by students and instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
Plleasant Prairie
Presbyterian Church
J. C. Egel
Charles Hermann
Ina Fae Paul
Alice Jenkins
Nelda Egel
Doris Hermann
Golden Flower
Lauren Hermann
Duane Egel
Donald Cachezell
Lauren Lenker
Wayne Sissel
God
Farene Egel
Vernon Sissel
Doris Stormer
Holiday closure noted for consolidated schools
The consolidated schools close for holiday vacation and reopen December 29. Various clubs and groups hold Christmas events and gatherings including lessons on lamp shades, dance parties, and gift exchanges. Local residents receive hospital and family updates as Christmas plans unfold.
Center School to Present Program at Wilton
Center School Farmington No 9 pupils present a Christmas program next Tuesday at 7 pm under Miss Elsie Fisher. The program includes songs such as Beautiful Christmas Eve and Just Before Christmas, recitations, dialogues, a Burlesque Doll Drill, piano and violin solos, a playlet Christmas Speakin at Skaggo's Skale, and a Goodnight sendoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Miller
Margaret Cole
Bernice Siems
Robert Ploen
Harry Lage
Harry Guyer
Grandpa
Harry Petersen
Stella Miller
Alice Siems
Harry Sage
West Liberty Social and Civic Notices Highlight Local Visit and Plans
West Liberty residents hosted visitors from Iowa City including Mr and Mrs Ray Eustick and sister in law Mrs Elmer Faires. Miss Ruth Faires shows improvement after five weeks illness. West Liberty and Iowa City leaders met at a Chamber luncheon with Community club officials. A community club dinner is planned for January 7 in the Masonic dining room. Last Saturday 250 children were involved in activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Ray Eustick
Iowa City
Elmer Faires
Ruth Faires
B. W. Rowlen
Scott McMahon
California
West Liberty Community Club
Iowa City Chamber of Commerce
John Klinert
T. E. Fountain
Lawrence Hiatt
L. R. Reid
A. H. Ditmars
W. L. Mackey
Charles Burkart
Frank Lawton
Community Club
Masonic
Urges Iowa State Road Bond Issue
Des Moines AP Col Glenn C. Haynes of the Iowa Good Roads association urged a $100,000,000 state road bond issue in a radio address. He said by 1943 a connected paved system 5,000 miles and 2,100 miles of gravel roads would be completed if the amendment passes and bonds issued. He warned against diverting gasoline tax revenue to towns and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Glenn C. Haynes
Iowa Good Roads Association
Haynes
Card Dance Party at Lone Tree and Local Election News
Card and dance event hosted by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in Lone Tree Hall Tuesday evening featured 16 Euchre tables, with Harry Hotz winning high score and Anna Wiese taking top prize in the 500 games. Fern Leaf Chapter OES held annual officer elections with Mrs. John W. Laren as worthy matron and Rev. E. C. Holyoke as worthy patron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Walter Leimabaugh
Clarence Tuttle
Will Herring
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Harry Hotz
Leo Hudachek
Anna Wiese
Oscar Wiese
Elsie Smid
J. D. Musser
Margaret
Fast Flying London Fit Leads High Speed Flight Team
Lt. E. Hope heads the Air Ministry unit at Felixstone training three pilots to operate the submarine Rolls-Royce and Gloster Napier seaplanes for defense of the Schneider Trophy. Planes reach speeds between 300 and 400 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
E. Hope
Air Ministry
Felixstone
England
Santa to Make Final City Appearance This Saturday
Children will receive treats on the streets and Santa Claus visits return at 2 p m this Saturday. The Strand theater sponsors a free picture show for kids in the afternoon as Santa’s final appearance before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa
Strand Theater
Christmas Party Held Wednesday at High Prairie
The Rutheans of High Prairie Methodist Episcopal Church sponsored the annual community Christmas party in the church basement. About 100 people attended with a Jack Horner pie gift exchange for children and an auction for adults. The event was organized by Mrs. J. W. Hoopes, Mrs. R. R. Baker, and Carl Phillips, plus other committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Prairie
Carl Phillips
C. J. Minder
Earl Eichelberger
E. W. Hoopes
Fred Rann
A. J. Altekruse
M. E. Eichelberger
S. C. Altekruse
H. W. Stone
Rachel Reddick
Fairbanks
Surprise Birthday Party for Dorothy Jenkins in Pleasant Prairie
Dorothy Jenkins received a twelfth birthday anniversary surprise from 29 children at her home from 7 to 9 pm. Gifts were given and attendees included many named residents. Joyful events also included church charity work, a potluck, and plans for a Christmas pageant and future meeting at Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
Dorothy Jenkins
Cecil Wathan
George Cachezell
Donald Cachezell
Mildred Hermann
Lauren Hermann
Darlene Stormer
Verna Miller
Gertrude Stecher
Francis Stecher
Bernard Moorhead
Beverly Moorhead
Mary Stecher
Bernard Stecher
Gordon Moorhead
Marie Plett
Lyall Sissel
Lavona Sissel
Wayne Sissel
Melroy Jenkins
Naomi Nicewanner
Betty Jenkins
Frances Jenkins
Harriet Baker
Vera Jenkins
Margaret Angel
Kathryn Angel
Louis Angel
Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Etta Pilett
Ora Cacherell
Millie Schroder
Mildred Paul
Evelyn Bentley
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Wilton
Christmas Party Held for Children in Lone Tree
Children of American Legion members and Legion auxiliary enjoyed a Christmas tree and party at the Legion hall in Lone Tree on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Don and Gwen Kirchner, Day and Madelyn Hacke, Lowell Adams, Raymond Mumm, Geraldine and Richard Holdeman, Joe and Jimmie Gaeta, Charles and Dorothy Franklin, and Bernard Kline, with entertainment by a list of local mothers and volunteers. An exchange of gifts occurred among the mothers. Read the Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Don
Gwendolyn Kirchner
Day
Madelyn Hacke
Lowell Adams
Raymond Mumm
Geraldine
Richard Holdeman
Joe
Jimmie Gaeta
Charles
Dorothy Franklin
Bernard Kline
Fred Morrison
F. H. Kirchner
Jesse Holdeman
Mildred Wolford
Amanda Mumm
Woman's Progressive Club Wilton Announces Year Calendar
The Wilton township Woman's Progressive Club releases its 1931 calendar listing monthly hostesses, roll call topics such as Butchering Ames Report Gardening and Music, and program committees. December features a Christmas exchange with the lower half of members handling entertainment and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Progressive Club
Wilton
Woman's Progressive Club of
Wilton Township
Florence Bullington
Minnie Ochletree
Bessie Jasperson
Ruby Norton
Roll Call
Lydia Drumm
Catherine Oveson
Maria McClean
Margaret Carroll
Feo
Louie Covell
Elsie Collier
Anna Barclay
Grace Collier
Ames
Martha McClean
Elsie Hain
Josephine McClean
Carrie Ford
Mamie Martz
Emma Reimers
Louise Covell
Lela Norton
Christie Herr
Leota Herr
Catherine Paul
Laura Fulton
Margaret Angerer
Vina Ejinfeldt
Nona
Frances Boot
Blanche Marchant
Jennie Kelley
Esther Norton
Jennie
Fay Doerfer
Gertrude Hetzler
Theo. Reimers
Catherine Pauli
Mamie Reimers
Ellis Parker Butler
Hazel Martin
Wilma Brown
Amelia Doran
Frances Doran
Myrtle Moylan
Irene Sheetz
Bessie King
Roll Call; Topic, “Progress of Radio
Minnie Ochletreen
Fanny Beinke
Vina Einfeldt
Methodist Ladies Aid Plans Year of Programs
The Methodist Ladies Aid society met in the church basement with hostesses including Mrs. Gertrude Lieberknecht and Mrs. Alma Hartman. December birthdays were honored as the program's focus. Entertainment committees for each month were announced, listing numerous members by name for January through December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Linn
Mary M. Letts
Adelia Letts
Earl Wilson
Russell Wilson
Nora Armentrout
Zimmerman
Robert Barnes
Emma Downer
Emily Munster
Wini
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wapello Lions Club
Oscell Club
Lee Plumb
Charles Nelson
Lee Smith
Nelson
Clive Johnson
Buchanan Avenue
Johnson
Leo Plumb
Junction Church
Wilton Club
Emma Holzhauer
Allie Mae Smith
Mildred Baird
Ralph Hetherington
Gertrude Messmen
Louis Pulver
Mildred Finn
Sharon
N. T. Wheeler
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Fairview
Earl Hill
Newport
Pearl Hill
Rachel Chilson
Fern Martin
Emma Cornie
Marsh
Sam Gordon
George Gordon
Winfield
Ladies’ Missionary Society of Sharon
Mary McHaffy
M. W. Dougherty
W. E. Wilson
Harry Strawhacker
University Hospital
R. H. Cavin
Melva Kilpatrick
J. E. Kilpatrick
Henry’s
E. S. Simpson
S. H. Curran
Harry Musser
River Junction
Chicago Market
Lloyd Magruder
Grady
Frank Rayner
Frank Sherburne
Shirley
Robert
Bess Rayner
Everett Neal
Joe Linsley
Riverside
Journal
High
Grand
J. F. Shallenberg
Sasha Fea
J. F. Shallenberger
Letts Ladies’ Aid Society
Fred Lieberknecht
Hattie Shellabagger
Alma Hartman
April
J. B Garrett
J. L. Hildebrand
Bessie Eland
Blankenhorn
Pearl Ross
May
Beula Austin
Rebecca Willetts
Wilmot Hendrix
Henry Hendrix
John Eliason
Henry Schafer
E. H. Dodder
Vincent
Ernst Lieberknecht
Dixon
Miller
Gertrude Thompson
Margaret, Williams
Charles Sys
Harry Gipple
John Collins
Fred Fry
John Fry
Charlies Herrick
Emery Curtis
Norris
Stella Furnas
Delia Shellbarger
Walter Thompson
B. B. Lintner
Ulric Lintner
Ralph Lowe
William Lieber
David Holst
L. M. Hildebrandt
Floyd Lieberknecht
Lenggy
Ina Eek de J
Aladdin
Berns
Thompson
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