Sprinkler Project Approved for Louisa County Farm
Louisa county board of supervisors awarded Midwest Auto Sprinkler Co. of Davenport a contract to install an automatic sprinkler system at the Louisa county farm for 4718 dollars, the low bid submitted. Also reports on social visits and a bicycle accident involving Michael Strawhacker, 6, of New London, who suffered a punctured lung and is in satisfactory condition at Mercy hospital Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Midwest Auto«roatic
Davenport
Louisa County Board of Supervisors
Louisa County
Robert Paxson
Jackson
Miss
Edna Paxson
Connie (Kemp) Wagner
Vera Lou Kemp
Everest Kemp
Grandview
Frances Kay (Kemp) Wilson
Dave Reid
Pauline Stephens
Fannie Harris
Marilyn Kemp
Terry Taylor
Robert Taylor
Z. C. Kinnirecutt
Elmswood, A
Couples Club of
Michael Strawhacker
New London
Marshall Strawhacker
Mercy Hospital
Burlington
Deam Family Reunion Held At Wapello
A Deam family reunion gathering of the descendants of Dames and Mantie Deam was held at the Wapello fairgrounds on Sunday with about 35 attendees. Notables included Mr. and Mrs. Jay West of Stockport, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peebler and family of Libertyville, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. West of Fort Madison, Mr. and Mrs. Orville McKim of Clinton, and Mrs. Pauline Swafford and Virginia of Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Dames
Mantie (Hunter) Deam
Wapello Fairgrounds
Jay West
Stockport
Robert Peebler
Libertyville
J. R. West
Fort Madison
Orville McKim
Clinton
Pauline Swafford
Virginia
Burlington
Health Lodge at Camp Minneyata Named in Honor of Charles H. Young
Charles H. Young of Muscatine, former Buffalo Bill area Boy Scout leader, was honored at Camp Minneyata near Dixon with the dedication of a Health Lodge. The lodge provides full time nursing and first aid during the nine week summer camping season, as 126 acres host about 1,100 scouts including from Muscatine. The ceremony also dedicated an Administration building named for William C. Souder and a dining hall named for the Richardson family, with a new shower and bath house opened with community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Minneyata
Charles H. Young
Charles. H.young
Muscatine
Buffalo Bill
Minneyataa
Dixon
Sapraspeebee
Minnegata
Minnegota
eSee
Can Minnevals
William C. Souder
Camp Minnesota
Richardson
Davenport
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Obituary notices from Morning Sun and surrounding towns
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Jessie Gibbs 73 of Winfield at the Winfield Methodist church with burial at Elmwood Cemetery. She died June 14 in a Winfield nursing home, born February 1 1882 in Maryville Missouri, survived by three sons, ten daughters, a sister and many grandchildren. Also listed are Charles W Silberhorn of Muscatine and John D Barnes of Chicago with service details and burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Gibbs
Winfield
Winfield, Methodist Church
Elmswood Cemetery
Gibbs
Maryville
Cornelius
Aosema Arronfolt
Lucian &, Gibbs
Marsh-Winffeld
Methodist Church
Merle
Lyle
Burlington
Dayle
San Francisco
Evelyn’ Whitham
Morning Sun
E. Rumboldt
Knoxville
Hazel Rows
Earlham
Belly Baker
Pasadena
Cal
Grace, Orr
Lenox
John D. Barnes
Loral
Ralph ‘I. Wittich
Prospect ‘Ave
Chicago
Mr. Barnes
Blue Grass
Marion Barnes
Richard Barnes
Marion Savage
Greenwood
Columbus Youth Faces Theft Charge
A Columbus Junction youth, about a year old, is in custody awaiting a juvenile court hearing possibly later this week after a break in theft. He reportedly admitted taking about 20 silver dollars from the Warren May home Friday night during a basketball game, entering by removing a first floor screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Columbus Junction
Louisa County
Ralph McDovnell
Gary Reed
Reed
Warren May
Durant Families Take Three Week Western Trip
Durant and Kahl families with Leo Crumily and Kathy traveled through Nebraska Wyoming Utah Nevada California Oregon and Washington visiting relatives and parks including Yellowstone Yosemite and Zion along with seaside fishing off Oregon coast. Others hosted and visited friends in Davenport Davenport and Wilton during the weekend and First Communion was held at St Marys Wilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durant
AL Kahl
Leo Crumily
Kathy
California
Northwest
Nebraska
Wyoming
Utah
Nevada
Washington
Hartland
Idewild
Cal
Las Vegas
Yellowstone
Yosemite Parks
Zion National Park
Oregon
Ray Nodurft
Alvin Jarvis
Jacque
Julius Lambert
Jill
Ernest Otto
Christ Jones
Maurice Jones
St. Mary's Church
Wilton
Jones
Jim. Mueller
Margaret Caylor
Don Biggie
Margaret Pitsenbarger
Gary Campbell
Davenport
Bertha Biggie
Cathy Cayler
James Wells
Stockport
Fesmond Wells
Tennessee
Wharton and Gage Marry in California
Joyce Elizabeth Wharton daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Wharton and Donald Gage son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Gage wed at Oneonta Congregational church South Pasadena The bride wore a lace gown with shoulder veil Attendants included Joyce Guest Gail Rasteiger Nora Wharton and others The couple plans to reside in Baldwin Park after a two week honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
Joyce Elizabeth Wharton
George K. Wharton
Eagle, Rock
Calif
Joh Donald’ Gage
Clyde Gage
West Covina
Oneonta Congregational Church
South Parsadena
Ridiculous Day Celebration Set in Durant
Durant Chamber of Commerce sponsors Ridiculous Days on June 24 and 25. parade starts 1 p.m. Saturday from Dutton's Park, a Grand Prize ending at 1 a.m. Monday. Prizes for costumes and bike categories, rides and concessions, Durant high school band performs Saturday night, followed by a public dance in West Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durant
Durant Chamber of Commerce
Dutton's Park
Durant High School
High School
Swing Hand
West Park
Honor Ministers At Farewell Luncheon
The Ministerial Association held a farewell luncheon for ministers leaving Muscatine for new pastorates. Sixteen attendees gathered at Hotel Muscatine as Rev. Albert Line moves to Camden Arkansas, Rev. Stanley Kennedy to Lacona Liberty Center Milo Des Moines, and Rev. A D Steffanson to Ottumwa. Each spoke brief appreciation. Rev. Cranston Gessell to preside over fall meetings. Benediction by Rev. Everett Hagemann. Wyoming’s tennis team won the last two Skyline East division crowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Arthur Eveland
Ministerial
Muscatine
Hotel Muscatine
Albert Line
Camden
Ark
Stanley Kennedy
Lacona-Liberty Center-Milo
Des Moines
Gismes
A. D. Steffanson
Ottumwalo
Guy Hunting
Everett Hagemann
Cranston Gessell
Line
Ladies plan 26 Women’s Activities picnic and dance
The Lady Eagles held a Monday meeting at the Eagles Hall to set a July 16 family picnic at president Hazel Dusenberry’s Route 5 home with potluck lunch at 1 p.m. and chicken by the Auxiliary. a June 24 dance was planned with Dora Slender chairing lunch. Edna Lathem won the door prize, state convention reports were given, and committees were listed for various fundraising and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Eagles
Eagles Hall
Hazel Dusenberry
Dora Slender
Edna Lathem
Minnie Ewald
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Helen Bodie
Keokuk
Davenport
Florine Burk
Lillian Profil
Katherine Knouse
Irene Slender
Bora Stendes
Minnie Baer
Inona Mungate
Myrtle van Camp
Ketty Hendrix
Rebecca Pinkstaff
Ethel Phillips
Eagle House It Mexico
Fannie Pippert
Eltha Walisinger
Irene McCleary
Catherine Knouse
Charlotte Hill
Litlian Proffit
Chapel Fund For the Children’s Camp
Des Moines
Note Hulls at Picnic on 30th Anniversary
A 30th anniversary picnic honoring Mr and Mrs Louie Hull of Muscatine Route 3 was held at Wild Cat Den State Park. Louie W Hull and Louise J Spaulkner were married June 20 1931 at the Presbyterian manse with Rev J B Randal officiating. The couple have five children and eight grandchildren. A potluck dinner and social afternoon followed with many gifts and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie
Hull
Wild Cat den
Margie Fordham
Rollie Jn
Jackie
Ronnie
Connie Schenkel
Mark
Scott Hull
Janet Hull
Lovie W. Hull
Janet
Yvonne DeLap
Robert Douglas
Gary
Joyce
Marilyn Avihood
William England
Jerome Henke
Jeffrey
Jane
Earl Eis
Fern Fordham
Margie
Fred Faulkner
Fred Jr
Marilyn Lewis
Muscatine
Jackie Hw
Scott
Moline
Luther McMicheel
Jay
Merle Nabergal
Carl
Eileen
Atalissa
Lea Hollenbeck
Junior
Jame
Letts
Lyle Faulkner
Joy
Muscatine Garden Club plans Butterworth Mansion trip
The Muscatine Garden Club will visit the Butterworth Mansion in Moline on Monday. Members should contact Mrs Roy Fisher or Mrs Fret Sommerdorf by Friday June 25 for transportation. The Aquinian Club hosts a dinner at Sunset Inn Thursday at 6 30 with Maxie Jarrard Henrietta Friedman Shirley Oppell and Tone Roby coordinating reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Garden Club
Butterworth
Moline
Roy Fisher
Fret Sommerdorf
Aquinian Club
Sunset Inn
Maxie Jarrard
Henrietta Friedman
Shirley Oppell
Tone Roby
Patricia Maher Feted At Bridal Shower
A bridal shower for Miss Patricia Maher was held Saturday at the home of Mrs. James Fuht man, 106 E Tenth. Hostesses included Miss Gloria Cullen and Mrs. Albert Meyer. Fourteen guests attended as pink and white decorals set the theme. Gifts were given and refreshments served. Miss Maher and Ronald Wiser plan to wed July 3 at St Mathias Catholic Church in Lam d st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Maher
James Fuhtman
Gloria Cullen
Albert Meyer
Miss Maher
Ronald Wiser
St. Mathias Catholic Church
Lam
Dst
Hammond Organ Society Potluck Picnic At Weed Park
The Muscatine Hammond Organ Society held a potluck picnic at Weed Park Monday evening. Soloists Velma Hill Millard Mills Paul Littrell Jil Miller and Connie Herman performed. Jeanie McGlothlen played accordion. Davenport guest organist Wathy Holtz accompanied the group led by Bill Shaw. Food committee chair Mrs Roger Kretchmar. program chair Miss Frances Ballenger. Next meeting set for July 17 at Mrs Harlan Foster’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Ann Hawley Elected at Girls State
Cedar Falls delegate Ann Hawley of West Liberty was elected mayor of Hinderman during the Girls State session at Iowa Hawkeye Girls State. The installation occurred Monday night by L A Touchan of the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce as about 300 Iowa high school juniors attended the session. Girls State is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Ann Hawley
West Liberty
Iowa Hawkeye Girls State
Hinderman
L. A. Touchan
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
Iowa
Iowa State Teachers College
Girls State
American Legion Auxiliary
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Louisa
Lutheran Church
Nex
Harry Lowe
Lake Odessa
BPW
Neubauer
Deam
Lawrence
Lewis Furda
Harold C. Lawrence
Area Six Community School District
Supt. F. Ralston
Reva Hetaler
RD No. 2
Supt
C.C.T
Frank Ralston
Mediapolis
Morningsun
Rock Island
Myrtle Dunlap
Bob Sands
Della Hull
Naomi
Cahumbus Junction
Joe Leonard
Opal Main
Waukee
Edward Wyn
Dorothy Main
Addison, NI
Ea Anderson
Teat Falls
Warren Stroup
Horatio Bean
Fair Grounds
Muscaling
Cedar
Scott Counties
Koung
Nee Orr
Charles W. Silberhorn
Liberty Street
Fairbanks Chapel
Greenwood Cemetery
My. Silberhorn
Muscatine General Hospital
Columbus Youth
Cally
Ford
M and
East Second Street
Dehalars
E. Gang
Wharton and
Gage
St. Luke's
John S. Hahn
Mulberry Avenue
Cart Yoder
James Wald
Eric and
Lief
Robert James
Mike
Dandy
Howe
Ing
John McCormack
Bruce
Wayne
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Deere Yincy
Bridal Shower
Hammond Organ Society
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