Visiting Guests Entertained at Dinner in Wilton
Fr iday dinner honored out of town relatives visiting Wilton. Guests included B E Stong Humpholdt Ja George W Stong and Mrs Sarah Thompson Grand Junction Co, Mrs Elizabeth Foster Marengo, Mrs Emme Nolte and daughter Mrs Sarah Gray Rockville Mo, Mrs Maria McClean, Mrs B J Nangle, Miss Bessie Nangle, John Boot, and Miss Frances Boot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Nangle
John Boot
Frances Boot
Samuel Stong
Humboldt County
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Irms Wildasin
Charles E. Kelley
Mary Schroeder
Charles Brumbaugh
West Indies
H. G. Nicolaus
E. C. Whitmer
Alice McBlain
Methodist Church
G. H. Smith
Madras
Helen Shuger
K. Fremeyer
Iowa
B. J. Nangle
F. L. Duffe
Tipton Hill
Nangle
Ernest Darting
New York
Ursula Heiby
Fairport
Harry Griffith
L. H. Whitmer
J. J. Hoskins
Mis Jaine Keana
Nauman
Daughterty
West Liberty
W. A. Looney
Iowa City
M. M. Hardi
Thomas Noble
New Era
RK. F. Abebatt
Taxpayers Group Takes No Stand on Annuities
Des Moines Iowa Taxpayers Assn secretary Long said the group has taken no stand on the proposed teachers annuity plan. He described the association as a fact finding body meant to analyze legislation and inform affiliates and the public about costs and payers. He added no action has been taken and taxpayers will decide if they want increased expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Long
Iowa Taxpayers’ Assn
Iowa Taxpayers Assn
Group of Teachers Leaves on Vacation
Osage school group led by Evelyn Stiles will tour the south and east by the Atlantic coast route into Canada in August to view the Dionne quints. Murcatine high school graduation noted, with Junior Bloom as salutatorian. Atalissa residents celebrated a wedding charm and plan. Cherokee police sought Joseph Johnson, Fort Madison penitentiary convict, who escaped from the state hospital grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alalista
Evelyn Stiles
Osage School
Iofs
Canada
Dionne Quinners
William Nachbour
Murcatine High School
Machbour
Junior Bloom
Atalirse
Charivari
Thomas Carlisle
Little Brown
Nashua
North
Atalissa
Dorothy Burns
New York City
Joseph Johnson
Fort Madison Penitentiary
State Hospital
Coastal Council Bluffs and Muscatine Visitors Gather
A long list of social visits and family updates from Council Bluffs Muscatine Letts Marion and Davenport includes relatives in Seattle Alberta and Marshalltown with weekend gatherings at homes in Lone Tree and Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Muscatine
Cone
Birth of Iowa Territory Celebrated in Radio Drama
Des Moines marked the 100th anniversary of Iowa becoming a territory with a radio drama by the Iowa Centennial committee. The tale recounts George Wallace Jones lobbying in Congress, Calhoun's opposition, and Anna Calhoun's coaxing that led to passage. President Van Buren signed the act in 1836, Iowa's population then rose from 10,000 to 118,000 by 1846, now about 2.5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Territory
United States’ Senate
Iowa Centennial Committee
Congress
Iowa
George Wallace Jones
House
Wisconsin
Senate
John Co. Calhoun
Calhoun
Jones
Anna
Martin Vaan Buren
Bible School at Stockton Closes
The Stockton Bible school closed on Friday and a picnic followed at Tyrant park Saturday. Patsy Fabricius of Davenport visited Jean ette Bohnsack. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bolisaois attended the funeral of Mrs. Bohin sack's sister, Mrs. Henry Hintz, in Davenport. Arlie Hintz, home briefly for the funeral, is stationed at Boston and may soon head to the west coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Stockton Bible School
Patsy Fabricius
Davenport
Jeanette Bohnsack
Harry Bolisaois
Bohinsack
Henry Hintz
Buster Bohnsack
Arlie Hintz
Arlie
Boston
West Coast
Harvey Paulsen
Darwin
Henry Faulsen
Deverport
Hermay
Broders
Waterloo
Jack Broders
Durant
H. Bohnsack
Montpelier Social Club and Ladies Aid Meetings Reported
Hazel Deli Social club met at Mrs Edith Spring’s home with fourteen members and four visitors. Prizes were won, refreshment served, next meeting to be at Mrs John Spring’s home on June 29. Montpelier Ladies Aid hosted by Antone Braun with afternoon work and refreshments. Irma McCleary and son Clark visited Mr. and Mrs. William Bohnsack. Arthur Hess and others spent night with Senry Spring. Maynard Jakeman visiting A T Jakeman. Donald Russell and son visiting Mrs William Sprague. Field work delayed by heavy rain. corn and hay conditions noted. Richard Potter visiting Muscatine area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Hazel Deli
Edith Spring
Irma ‘McClea
Alberta Braun
John Spring
Antone Braun
Irma McCleary
Clark
Davenport
William Bohnsack
Arthur Hess
Hore
Senry Spring
Maynard Jakeman
Wilton
A. T. Jakeman
Donald Russell
Albin
Mirs
William Sprague
Clyde Netleton
Jent Thomas
Muscatine
Richard “Potter
Terms Expire for 36 Members of U S Senate
Washington reports 34 Senate terms expire this year with 26 still seeking renomination. A list shows state and party, with some incumbents opposed or unopposed, and nominations to be settled at party conventions rather than primaries. Several seats already decided in Indiana New York Connecticut with incumbents winning or losing in recent contests.
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Washington
Gerald 2
Nye
N.D
Elmer Thomas
Olka
Frederick van Nuys
George McG
Kas
Bennett Shame Clark
Missouri
George L. Ber
Tenn
Aum
Pees
W. Barkley
Ailliate E. Tydings
Geetayden
Ariz
Ndt
Alva
Adema
Colon
Jonnsh Garton
AHL
Fred TH. Beans
Elvare D. Thomas
Stan
Ernest W. Gibson
Worner T- Bone
Augustine Longérgan
Conn
Wenter F, George
Georgia
Lyohn Milton
N.Y
Robert F. Wagner
Ryan Duffy
Wis
Indiana
New York
Connecticut
Lester Hill
Dala
Claude Pepper
D-Fla
James J. Davis
R-Fa
Robert R. Reynolds
D-Nc
Guy Gillette
D-Yowa
Herbert E. Hitchcock
PSD
Tom Berry
William HH. Dieterich
D-Ji
Alfred Evan Reames
Oregon
Sen
Milton
Harry Moore
New Jersey
Mercer Sportsmen Club Forms with Willitts President
The Mercer County sportsmen club organized at Buffalo Prairie with Frank Willitts named president, Ivan Kistler vice president, and Lytle Nelson secretary treasurer. About 50 members join to aid in guiding pheasant, duck, and wildlife conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballate Prairie
Mercer County Portsmens Club
Fish Some
Fur Conservationists
Frank Willitts
Buffalo Prairie
Ivan Kistler
Lytle Nelson
Coun
Pheessnts
Gusil
Danz Family Weekend Visit Reported In Muscatine Area
Francis Rinnert and Verne Potter drove to Rock Island and Moline while weekending at the Muscatine home of uncles George and Mrs Danz and Ernest Danz. The trip included time with relatives Mr and Mrs Danz at Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Danz
Ernest Danz
Muscatine
Francis Rinnert
Song and
Verne Potter
Rock Island
Moline
Miscellaneous local ads and services
An assortment of classifieds lists lawnmower sharpening blacksmithing and welding by We Can Welding Co at 315 Mulberry plus cleaning specials from Kochneff Cleaners and appliance repairs from Modern Electric Co. Also advertised were washed sand and gravel from Northern Gravel Company, the Maytag washer promotion, medical and drugstore items, rental notices for furnished and modern apartments, a memorial notice, and business opportunities with a franchising pitch and a lost gold pin shaped like a spread eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Can Welding Co
Mulberry
Phone
Nichols Study League Hosts Mrs Zinkula For Afternoon
Community notes describe Nichols activities with the Study League meeting at Mrs Frank Zinkula home. Attendees include Rev Paul D Moore Mesdames Alicia Hiebing Helen Te Poel Joan Foley K L Brugman William Gibel Dan Grimm Joan and others. Nebraska visitors Paul Matti and Earl McClinnon joined later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichate
League of the Gopnd Shepherd
Frank Zinkula
Alice
Paul D. Moore
Joan
Henry Salemink
James Qostendorp
Algshouse Heuvelman
Missag
Alberta Wieskamp
Margaret Cotter
Mis
Alice Zinkuza
Meetings Scheduled for Four City Bodies This Week
Four city bodies announce meetings this week with three sessions planned for Tuesday night. The city council finance committee and board of health will convene at city hall while the Municipal Board of Light and Water Trustees meet at the municipal offices on East Third street. The city council plans a regular meeting Thursday at city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
Board of Health
Municipal Board of Light and Water Trustees
East Third Street
Dgal
Michigan Theater Robbed of Receipts
Two men robbed the Regent theater in Muskegon of $2,000 today and escaped after slugging one employee and tying others in a basement washroom. The money represented the weekend receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon
Mien
Regent Theater
Divorce Granted to Mrs Adele Dooley
Divorce granted to Mrs Adele Dooley by Judge D V Jackson in district court. Grounds cited cruelty. Couple married in Burington March 26 1984. Costs assessed to plaintiff. La Salle listed as future home. Local social notes mention visitors from Muscatine and Wellman, 4H rally attendees, and nearby residents visiting the Whitlock and Rillyer households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele Fe
Clarence Whitlock
Rendall Neester
Whitlock Homme
Muscatine
Pike Lassies Club
Clarente “King
Standard Bearer Banquet at Junction Church
The Standard Bearer Mystery Mother and Daughter banquet was held Saturday evening at the Methodist Episcopal church. Mystery mothers were revealed to the daughters. Mrs. Charles Jennings spoke on the event and Mrs. A. W. McBlain was guest speaker with talk on what the Standard Bearer should be. The Spring Run Garden Club met with Verdie Buffington and a flower show produced prize bouquets. Willing Workers of Columbus City Methodist Church met Friday with Mina Feldman hosting. Evelyn Foss assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columnus Junction
Methodist Episcopal Church
Whatsoever Society
Mazel Brook
Charles Jennings
A. W. McBlain
West Chester
Spring Run Garden Club
Verdie Buffington
Esther Jones
Lois Buffington
Iis
Lary Bouffington
Maggie McConahny
Columbus City Methodist Episcopal Church
Mina Feldman
Evelyn Foss
Fish Fry at Chautauqua Park Draws Local Friends
In Columbus Junction at Chautauqua park on Sunday a gathering of neighbors shared a fish fry. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Elan Hamilton with family, Mr and Mrs Paul McGill with family, Mr and Mrs Oliver Stewart and Ronald, Mr and Mrs Verle Chawn and Bobby, Mr and Mrs Leonard Adams and family, Mr and Mrs Eldred Maxwell and family, Mr and Mrs C W Solomon and three daughters, Hugh.
Miss Holmes Hosts Mrs Bitting Shower at Junction
Miss Lola Holmes entertained fifteen friends at a miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs. Marlin Biting, a recent bride, at the bride’s sister Mrs. Lester Gipple’s home. Gifts were exchanged as the couple, residents of the former Dick Hughes farm, prepared for their Salem Presbyterian church program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Lola Holmes
Marlin Biting
Lester Gipple
Bitting
Dick Hughes
Salem Presbyterian Church
Welsh
D. C. Davies
Alma Johnston
Kansas City
C. N. Johnston
Columbus City
Monmouth
New England States
Bessie Bliven
Davenport
Harry Bliven
Iss Blanch Jones
Des Moines
Rockwell City Youth Named for Academy
Washington announces eighth Iowa district candidate Don Louis Safley of Rockwell City is listed as principal candidate for West Point. Alternate selections include Criger Miss Loberta Mincer Kay Adams Ruth Peasley Ruth Seaman among listed nominees from Springville Oakdale Nichols and Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Don Louis Safley
Rockwell City
U. S
West Point
Iowa
War Department
George Sprugel, Jr
Williams
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Conssile
Mare Teriche
Grape Chapman
Muscaline
Onville Orr
Orville, Jr
Oscar Brekme
Edward Garrett
Elbert
Elbert Gervait
Max, Lowe
Letts
Leslie Lowe
Paul Lowe
Rome
Leslie M. Phelps
Marionvisec Pri
TA. Summers
Daisy Kemp
Lorena Maxwell
Seattle
Wash
Alberta
Marshalltown
Harald Nuelze
Berradine Lowe
Kenneth Fisher
Freeman Estle
Mary Ann
Marold Schumberg
Lone Tree
George Wilson
R. V. Wolford
Nell
Melvin Metegar
Muse
Adam Becky
Glenn Kennedy
Town City
T. W. Kennedy
Myrvin Tape
Cedar Rapids
St. Luke's Hospital
Pope
Conesville
Clarete
Forbes
Relenyen
Mary
Junior Hutchinson
Arthur McCullough
Harold McCullough
Dorothy
Gaylord
Blanea Warnstafl
Ruby
Lund
le McCullough
Bernadine Lowe
Kelly McKee
Mary Elizabeth
Barbara Anne
Bible School
Manchester
N H
James W Smith
LeClaire
West Minster Presbyterian Church
Ladies Aid
U. S. Senate
Willitts
Mercer Sportsmen
Buffalo Prairie Hustlers
Alice Mae
Mary Catherine Lewis
Ernest Eckhard
Alice Mae Lewis
Perry Eckhardt
John Kimball
Merle Lewis
Hassell Murdock
B. V. Marquis
Urbana
Benjamin
Ernest Close
Hosmilet
Western Illinois State Teachers College
Macomb
Jean Close
Chas
Borult
Nelife
Toile
Mag Eating Hight
Blair Borust
Alfred G. Nielsen
Grand View College
C. A. Olsen
Nielsen
Journal’s
Kochneff
Modern Electric Co
East Second St
Northern Gravel Company
J.C. Broad
Graham
Glasgow Tai Tailors
McBride Drug Store
Titus Co
SUN Rendering
Elmer George
Weaple
River View
Town Ave
Furhistentit Aparrtment
Uptown Theatre
Red House
Spmher
Peete
Harry _ Timm
Charles Long
Newgard
Neem Algo
Waterapay
Tillsburgh Pam
East 3Rd
G. C. Hakes Co
Hershey
Los
Muscatine Music House
Cort
John F. Thomsen
East Second
Igh
Fan
Rob't B. Bey Tick
New Boston
Ana Street
Jalen F. Thomsen
W. H., Thomsen
Sale
Dusentine One Music House
Frank Abbott
R. 3
West Stl
Bumia
Asparacus
Canning
Maz Noda Jour
Imerson
Wailer
Sinex Carbides
Vale
Bruivand and Downey
Hy Bouse Wroesng Cr
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Grand Hotel
Sieg Co
Towa
Miust
R. Crugan
BABY
Ashtons Hatchery
Ashton's Harchevies
Ashton'a
Ashton
Ownw
West Elser
Lows
Ares
Lucas
Earl Duncan
Sunnyside
Sargeant
Joseph Bilkey
Jon
Bill Havemann
Bill Mahaffey
Ier
Mousebold
Apaliheca
H. C. Stitt
Hershey Bidg
Memorial
Alfred Olson
Mulder
Lazaytte
George Hudson
Nebraska
Paul Matti
North Platte
Neb
Earl McClinnon
Burlingtor
Criss Hanson
Clinton Brown
Cedar Falls
Nichols Chapter
Alvina
Else
Marguerite Kirchner
Helen Borchardt
Kirchner
Elsie Kivener
Willard Rice
Wilmer Hallock
Mediapolis
Mediapolis High School
George Sutton
Mary Jeng
Ciel] Gunther
Carol Ann
Tuscon
Arle
Joe Heath
Ethel Hillyer
Nichols
Freg Greer
Gunther
Michigan Theater
Adele Dooley
Junction Church
Miss Holmes
Mrs. Bitting
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