Ames Students Receive Degrees at Iowa State June Exercises
At Iowa State College 427 degrees were conferred this morning with graduates from Muscatine West Liberty Lone Tree and Tipton among them. Harvey Dunker Bernice Umlandt Eunice Walde Oren Bolin Della Buell Martha Brandt earned bachelor and advanced degrees as Dr Ernest Tittle spoke and Dr R M Hughes presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
West Liberty
Lone Tree
Tipton
Iowa State College
Harvey L. Dunker
Bernice L. Umlandt
Eunice C. Walde
Oren Bolin
Division of Agriculture
Della E. Buell
Martha K. Brandt
Ernest F. Tittle
First Methodist Church
Evanston
Ill
R. M. Hughes
Fayle Accepts Houston Position From Batterson-Wessels
Henry E. Fayle longtime general manager here has accepted a post with Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance in Houston Texas. He plans to assume duties between June 20 and July 1 and will resign from the water and light boards before leaving. He will join the Shepherd general agency in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Fayle
Batterson - Wessels Company
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
Houston
Tex
Water and Light Departments
Fayle
Shepherd General Agency
Letts Study Club Teas and Reads Before Summer Recess
Letts-Mrs. L. E. Downer hosted the Letts Study club tea on Friday with a floral decorated home arranged by the social committee. A one act play titled My Lady's Lace was read by members and several guests attended including Mrs. Ralph Davis and Mrs. Em ma Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
L. E. Downer
Cloyce Downer
J. L. Hildebrand
Kenneth Dallman
Wilmot Hendrix
Earl Dickerson
Merle Dodder
Robert Barnes
Earl Wilson
Ulric Lintner
Scouting Reports Preview Board Of Review At City Hall
Muscatine Boy Scouts prepare for monthly board of review tests at city hall on Friday night. Sea Scout Ship Iowan will serve as examiners with other officials assisting. A leaders meeting at 6 30 p m precedes plans for summer activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Board of Review
City Hall
Iowan
Kenneth Daniels
Sea Scouts
Nawvoo
Russell Brothers Circus to Exhibit in Muscatine
The Russell Brothers three ring circus will perform Thursday June 20 at the South Muscatine show grounds. Advertisers promise a two hour program of clean family entertainment with guaranteed thrills and a strong ticket sale driven by reputable Sunday School standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine Show Grounds
Muscatine
South Muscatine
Russell Brothers Three Ring Circus
Russell Bros. Circus
Russell Circus
Muscatine Circus
Russell Brothers Circus
Deeds Recorded Tiecke to Tiecke in Bridgeman Subdivision
Deeds show Harry Tiecke and Nellie Tiecke transferring lot 2 in Bridgeman's subdivision of section 25 77 2W to Harry Herbert Tiecke. The second sentence about Antarctic disease germs is unrelated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tiecke
Nellie Tiecke
Harry Herbert Tiecke
Bridgeman’s
Antarctic
Three From City Conclude Studies at Penn College
Three William Penn college students from Muscatine Kenneth Bates junior Anna Mae Herwig and Elizabeth Stellrecht sophomores have completed their work at the Quaker school in Oskaloosa More than eight liberal arts courses were offered to an enrollment representing 57 Iowa communities and 15 states The self help plan started in 1932 has yielded over 100000 hours and more than 25000 dollars earned Bates works in maintenance Herwig is a waitress and Stellrecht a librarian All three are expected to return in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Penn College
Muscatine
Kenneth Bates
Anna Mae Herwig
Elizabeth Stellrecht
Quaker School
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Herwig
Stellrecht
Bates
Rites Observed for Mrs Lee McChesney
Funeral services for Mrs. Lee McChesney a 55 year life long resident of Wapello were held at her home Sunday afternoon with Rev C E Burdine and Dr J R Freser officiating. A large crowd attended. Earl Smith sang Going Down the Valley. Flowers were arranged by Maralee Schneider Wilma Isett Vivian Sillick Lucille Plumb. The body rests in Wapello cemetery with pallbearers Raymond Archibald Harmon Crow Bernard Venard Dean and Dale McChesney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Lee McChesney
C. E. Burdine
West Liberty
J. R. Freser
Earl Smith
Maralee Schneider
Wilma Isett
Vivian Sillick
Lucille Plumb
Raymond Archibald
Sam Crow Harmon Crow
Bernard Venard
Dean
Dale McChesney
Payroll relief gains $400 in last week figures
Work relief administration payrolls rose about $400 from the prior week. The total for 394 workers reached $2,503.57 for the week ending May 30, according to officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Work Relief Administration
New San Diego Stamp Made Available and Farley Re issue
The post office reports the new exposition stamp has arrived and will likely go on sale today. Collectors should submit Farley re issue orders to the Philatelic agency in Washington by June 15 before withdrawal and destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Farley
Philatelic Agency
Washington, D. C
Payroll of 389 Workers Totals 2156 Dollars and Two Cents
A payroll batch covering 389 employees was issued this morning totaling 2156.02 dollars. The payment reflects standard compensation processed for the current pay period.
Williamson Severely Injured in Wapello Auto Crash
A J Williamson was badly cut and his ankle dislocated in a crash between Rose Hill and Oskaloosa Saturday. His wife Miss Marian Grothe, who drove, and Paul Williamson suffered minor injuries. They were transported to Oskaloosa hospital. Mrs Williamson remained with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
A. J. Williamson
Oskaloosa
Rose Hill
Paul
Miss Marian Grothe
Coon Rapids
Miss Grothe
Williamson
Paul Williamson
Herbert Tillman
T. E. Minor
Mrs. Williamson
Letts Recital Features Local Piano Pupils in Home Performance
Letts hosted a Friday evening recital by Amy Paine and her piano students at the Frame residence before about 55 guests. The program included works by Frame Lieberknecht Herrick McGill Austin To land and others plus several duets with Miss Paine, ending with a piano quartet and Barcarolle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Herrick
Dorothy McGill
Fern Woodhouse
Charlaine Austin
Susanne
Harriett Lieberknecht
Lois Louise Hafner
Harriett Herrick
Jolly Darkies
Miss Paine
Yvonne Toland
Barbara Lieberknecht
Laura Woodhouse
the Juggler
Harriet Lieberknecht
Barcarolle
Lois Walter
Soiree de Vienne
Fruitland Orchestra Presents First Spring Concert
The Fruitland group staged its first annual spring concert at Island Methodist church directed by Elmer Ziegler. A large audience attended as the Fruitland orchestra, formed last October, performed with Muscatine soloists joining in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruitland Orchestra
Island Methodist Church
Elmer Ziegler
Muscatine
Alps
Lubitsky
Reynard
Creighton
Wellesley
Zamecnik
Lee
Gordon McLean
Nevin
Robert Holliday
Gertrude Reichert
Mrs. Butcher
Miss Paine Performs In Student Recital Highlights
Miss Paine presents Swaying Daffodils by Arlene Collins and joins the El Capitan duet with the program featuring student artists. The recital showcases young talent and musical teamwork at the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Paine
Arlene Collins
el Capitan
Letts Community Groups Plan Meetings This Week
Multiple brief items note planned gatherings for Letts groups. The Fidelis class will meet at Nellie Lee’s home Tuesday evening and H. W. Four-H girls gather Tuesday afternoon with leader Mrs. Harlan Foster. The King’s Herald band convenes Wednesday at Barbara Lieberknecht’s, with attendance at 1 30 p m at Mrs. H J Austin’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Lee
H. W
Harlan Foster
Austin
Emma Austin
Johann
Hildebrand
John Jenkins
Charles and
Richard
Cotter
Gerald Smith
Columbus Junction
Floyd Lieberknecht
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cloyce Downer
Clarence Raub
Sweetland
Henry Schafer
Ray Schafer
Marilyn
Jimmy
Joyce
John Schafer
Donald
Hucke
Weed Park
George Dixon
Mary
Stronghurst
Ill
Ernst Lieberknecht
Barbara
Orville Gipple
Rock Island
L. A
Canton
Ind
Charivari Honors Ruth Alyce Reed At Letts-About Gathering
About 100 attendees joined a local charivari honoring Miss Ruth Alyce Reed. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage with Mr. and Mrs. Reed noted among hosts and participants.
Party Courtesy for Mrs Schwob in North Wapello
A garden party shower honored Mrs Walter Schwob, formerly Miss Catherine Peters, at Mrs Paul Huddle home in North Wapello with yellow and white decorations. Guests included Mrs L E Weber and others. gifts carried in by Little Carol Huddle. Several local residents were mentioned in travel notes and a separate injury report noted O J Derby was injured crossing Oakville Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Paul Huddle
North Wapello
Walter Schwob
Catherine Peters
Vivian
Lois
Ruth
Anna Belle Huddle
Alice Rose Daily
Ida Margaret Heater
Carol Huddle
L. E. Weber
Zella NecNeal
Bernice Herrick
Margaret Hindeman
Lucille Thomas
Arlene Hoover
Lloyd Haberichter
Earl Peterson
Wilson NeNeil
Otis Hicklin
F. W. Miller
C. L. McClurkin
Marie Creswell
Roxye Buster
Jean McCullough
Nettie Matthews
Mary Schwab
Marian Cover
Gladys Hammond
Indiana
J. M. Guthrie
Janice Guthrie
Marengo
Leslie Rodgers
Nebraska, City
Neb
H. B. Jones
Jefferson
Ind
Mary L. Jones
Hettie Eberts
O. J. Derby
Oakville
Mediapolis
Couple Littrell and Reed wed in Kahoka celebration
Littrell daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Littrell and Orville Reed son of Mr and Mrs David Reed of near Columbus Junction were married June 1 at Kahoka Missouri. The ceremony took place Friday evening at the Ray Schafer home and the crowd received a treat.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ames
H. Fayle
Batterson-Wessels Company
Knights of Columbus
Pine Tree Patrol
Bear Patrol
James Malloy
Trinity Episcopal Church
Jason Ryder
First Presbyterian Church
Minnesota
John Wiegand
Circus
City
Penn College
L. McChesney
Germany
Sam
Big League Baseball
Mississippi
Mississippi River
Cardinals
Browns
Forest Park
LenNox
Asoel Kennae
Lennox E
Washington E
Saint Louis
Fruitland Group
Community Orchestra
The
Oriental Institute of the
University of Chicago
King Tutankhamen
Charivari
Mr. and
Mrs. Reed
Westinghouse
Jess
Mrs. Schwob
Mrs. Paul Huddle
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