Secretaries Hear Of Behind The Iron Curtain
The Paddle Wheel Chapter of the National Secretaries Association International heard talks on life behind the Iron Curtain. Elize Furbeck and Martha Massey described economy, apartment ownership, work, and language skills influencing emigration to America. The group discussed NSA Chapter Secretary of the Year judging, Easter Seal typing, and upcoming meetings and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Secretaries Association International
Sauer
Elise Furbeck
Martha Massey
NSA
Massey
America
Pat Tober
Division
Ways and Means
Carol Stober
Civic Committee
Joan Wagner
Iowa Ave
Central State Bank
Retirements At Northwestern Bell In Muscatine
Miss Ethel Stroup and Miss Verda Starke retire Feb 1 from Northwestern Bell in Muscatine. Stroup to be replaced by Miss Margaret Hotka. Starke to be replaced by Mrs Anna Smith. Stroup served 46 years, Starke 43. both natives of Muscatine and members of the local BPW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Stroup
Verda Starke
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Miss Stroup
Margaret Hotka
Roscoe
Muscatine
Northwestern Bell
Washington
Miss Hotka
Edward Hotka
Miss Starke
Anna Smith
Cedar
Starke
Fifth
Smith
North-western
Bel
Irwins Will Celebrate Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Virgil Trewin Route 2 will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at the Bloomington Grange hall on Sunday February 4 from 130 to 400 pm All friends and relatives are invited to attend Ruth McConnaha and Virgil Trewin were married February 7 1918 at the Park Avenue Methodist church parsonage by Rev C B Loose Mrs Irwin is the fifth of nine children to celebrate a golden anniversary The couple has two daughters Mrs Harold Boorn Moscow and Mrs June Warner Davenport There are 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Trewin
Bloomington Grange Hall
Ruth McConnaha
Park Avenue Methodist’ Church
C. B. Loose
Irwin
Calvary Baptist Women Hold Class at Church Meeting
The King's Daughters class of Calvary Baptist met Tuesday at the church with a short business session led by president Avis Huber. Mrs. Pearl Koeppen presented the program including Bible quizzes. Refreshments were served by Stella Hall Pearl Koeppen and Ethel Sissel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Calvary Baptist Church
Avis Huber
Pearl Koeppen
Stella Hall
Ethel Sissel
Wilton Students Place At Coe Invitational Speech Meet
Wilton high school sent five students to the Coe Invitational in Cedar Rapids January 1920. Barbara Boyle reached finals in After Dinner Speaking and Original Oratory, earning third place in both events. Other Wilton entrants included Barb Moeller Kieth Ormsby Lynn Luth and Connie Grinder. Forty four schools competed. Davenport Central won the Sweepstakes. Wilton and Davenport West tied for second with six points each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Cedar Rapids
Wilton High School
Coe
Barbara Boyle
Barb Moeller
Kieth Ormsby
Lynn Luth
Connie Grinder
Davenport Central High School
Davenport West
Barb Boyle
Wesleyan Service Guild Meets Tuesday at First Methodist
Twenty eight members and five guests attended the FFF Wesleyan Service Guild meeting at the church Tuesday at 6 15 p m Miss Olga Piersall led the program Ethylle Rexroth led devotions Mrs Helen Perry with Group III planned the meal Rev Holle showed a film strip The Spenders on handling money JoAnn Bloom led the business meeting Next gathering scheduled February 27 at the church The spring district meeting will be Sunday March 24 at Keokuk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFF Wesleyan
Service Guild
Methodist
Olga Piersall
Ethylle Rexroth
Helen Perry
Holle
JoAnn Bloom
Keokuk
Calorie Club Plans For Coming Events
The Calorie Counters met at the YWCA with seven members present. Frances Frye was named queen for losing the most weight as seven pounds were shed. Guess night is set for Feb 6, and a Valentine party for Feb 13. The next meeting is Jan 30 at 7 p.m with a swim and sauna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Frances ‘Frye
Sigma Kappa Club to Meet at Grandview
Grandview Sigma Kappa plans a 1:30 p.m. Thursday February 1 gathering at Miss Mabel Kemp’s home. The report also notes Paul Stineman Sr. remains a patient at University hospital. Florence Shew hosted a Sunday dinner with Ina Graham Lela Schneider Nettie Werner Ruth Shelbarger present. Mr and Mrs Robert Gael and Leah Jean of Cedar Rapids visited Cedar Rapids residents over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
Sigma Kappa
Mabel Kemp
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20Th Century Club
Charles Rehwaldt
Emily ‘Aft Douglas
Twentieth Century Club
Daniel Smith
Rehwaldt
Glen Bloom
Margaret Anna Hotka Smith
Bamford
Northwestern Bell Telephone
Columbus Junction
Dick Blodgett
Ernest Root
Park Ave
G.A. Riemcke
Order of DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Mothers’ Circle
U.S. Army
VFW
The
Pleasant Prairie Church
Lyle Paul
Pomona Grange
Muscatine County
South Prairie Grange
Feaméllés Macaroni A
Bae Cs
Ataleas
House of Bauer
Kranz Florist
DIAL
Irwins
Harold Boorn
Moshow
June Warner
Davenport
Mrs
Virgil Irwin
Carstensen Phota
Calvary Baptist Women’s
Illinois
Iowa
Odd
Asis Style Shop
East Second Street
Coats
Balance OF All
FFF
Wesleyan
Sigma Kappa ‘Club
Paul Stineman Sr
University Hospital
Minton
China
Gift Center of
2Nd St
Sealy
Box Spring
Guard
Lowa ™ Ave
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