Personal items and social notes from area residents
Local notices list visits and callings from Burling ton Cedar Falls Wood Center Oelwein Volga Waverly and Strawberry Point. Among events are a birth at Mercy hospital to Mr and Mrs Leslie Adams and a summer term start at Cook's Secretarial School. Also mentions guests, travel, a fried spring chicken dinner special, rug cleaning ad, and a Masonic notice for two first degrees on June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Potter
Burlington
Samday
Mabel
H. EF. Birchard
Cedar Falls
Nola Ash
Wood Center
Ruth Ewing
Volga
Howard Rebholz
Waverly
Decelwen
Leslie Adams
Qgelwein
Mercy Hospital
Cook’s
M. Maxon
E. A Northrup
Beuy Jean
West Union
Oelwein
Alrs
Oscar Davis
Leta Gipper
Strawberry Point
Magestic Cale
Ray Rice
George
Audubon
Iowa
Wein
Josephine McNamara
Chicago
Cook's Secretarial School Graduates Secure Washington Posts
Martha Bolin and Bette Latta of Cook's Secretarial School class of 1940 sail next week to Washington DC to join the Navy Department as junior stenographers after passing civil service exams. Others from the school, including Belinski, Rizzo, Latta, and McSperrin, hold or seek offices in Montgomery Ward, State Employment Service, and various federal posts in Washington. A broad showing of alumni now works for Uncle Sam, with several in post office, war, and finance offices in Washington and canal zone assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Bolin
Bette Jean Latta
Cook
Washinngton
D. C
U. S
Navy Department
U. S. Civil Service
Miss Belinski
Montgomery Ward
Mary Rizzo
Bette’ Latta
Oelwein
State Employment Service
R. E. Ives
Sam
Mervin Kautene
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Isli Mae McSperrin
Washington
Ellen Marie Andersen
War Department
Lillian Sprague
Pete Riley
Balboa
Jenn Catlini
U.S
Fort Des Moines
Origin of Mormonism Tied to Joseph Smith in New York
The movement began in New York when Joseph Smith founded Mormonism after his visions. Believers say his life ended violently in 1844 as a mob executed him for his faith, highlighting the era's intense religious tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Joseph Smith
Mrs. Tom Garrison Died in Washington
The many friends of Mrs. Tom Garrison nee May Powers mourn her death on Tuesday May 27 at her Malotte Washington home. She leaves two sons Donald living with her, another son married, her father W E Powers of this city, a sister and five brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Garrison
May Powers
Malotte
Washington
Donald
W. E. Powers
Five Persons Involved in East Delwem Auto Crash
Five persons escaped major injury after a three vehicle collision east of Delwem around 10 PM on No 10 four miles east of town. A Turk driven by C Hartog of Sanborn veered into a ditch, a wrecker from Wardell Garage attempted to right the truck and was struck by Howard Priest of Lamont driving fast, sending all to the ditch on the opposite side. Property losses totaled about 300 dollars for Priest’s car and 150 dollars for the wrecker. no serious injuries were reported among occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delwem
No. 10
C. Hartog
Sanborn
John Seales
Voe Wardell Garage
Howard Priest
Lamont
Priest
Willkie Seeks Unwavering Support For Britain Aid
Willkie argues for all-out aid to Britain and a united national effort to defend the democracies. He warns Hitler could trigger a joint British American blockade, urges immediate protection of supply ships, and calls for a master war plan coordinated by a single authority. He notes April as a historically pivotal month of war across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhat Roosevelt
Britain
Willkie
Iceland
America
Enland
Hitler
Atlantic
Washington
Miss Violette Richards Honored at Bridal Shower
Miss Violette Richards, a June bride to be, was honored at a pre nuptial shower yesterday at Mrs. George Riley s home. Hostesses Mrs. Viola Moore and Mrs. Emma Steffens assisted with a social afternoon and lunch. Twenty one guests attended and Miss Richards received many gifts for her new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violette Richards
George Riley
Doris King Entertained by Methodist O. J. Girls
The Methodist O. J. Girls met Wednesday night at Doris Kins home to discuss plans for the Mystery Mothers party at the church Thursday night. After two short plays the group met their mothers. Lovely lunches closed the meetings. The next gathering will be at Florence Masters home. Scribe Florence Masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris King
O. J
Doris Kins
Forence Masters
Scribe
Florence Masters
Jolly Club Hostess Plans June 27 Event
Mrs Earl Duffy hosted the Joly Circle Club with eleven members Friday. After a business meeting the group sewed for the Red Cross and played bingo. A tasty lunch was served. Mrs Carl Lenz will entertain June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Club
Earl Duffy
Joly Circle Club
Red Cross
Carl Lenz
Shower Honors Mardi Jean Hansen Before June Wedding
Mrs Richard Christiansen hosted a shower in Independence for Mardi Jean Hansen as she prepares for a June wedding. Guests played cootie with Dorothy Joyce winning first prize and Margery Hansen second. A light lunch followed and Mardi Jean opened gifts. Attendees included Mardi Jean Hansen Margery Hansen Barbara Shinneman Maxine Miller Dorothy Joyce and Mona La Piere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Christiansen
Independence
Mardi Jean Hansen
Dorothy Joyce
Margery Hansen
Mardi Jean Haren
Barbara Shinneman
Maxine Miller
Mona la Piere
Wo man's Christian Temperance Union Holds Regular Meeting
The Wo man s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. George Platt s home on June fifth. In president s absence, Mrs. Platt opened the session with devotionals by Mrs. Gertrude King. The group decided to skip July and August meetings and heard a roundtable on religious and temperance training in army and navy camps. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Platt and her young son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc TU
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
George Platt
Platt
Gertrude King
Alice Burnside
Army and Navy
Celebrated Sixth Birthday for Patricia Ann Weishapl
Patricia Ann Weishapl celebrated her sixth birthday on Thursday June 5 with afternoon games and a decorated table featuring balloons favors and a birthday cake as centerpiece. Lunch was served by her mother Mrs Paul Weishapl aided by Mrs Fred Ulm and Mrs Rex Gott. Guests included Janice and Janet Corcoran Glenny Boriang Joanice Lee Kathleen Corcoran Joan Meyers Arlene Ulm Danny and Shirley Fleming Tommy Gott Charlotte Hogan Kay Hannan and Janice Weishapl. Patty received many beautiful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Ann Weishapl
Patty
Paul Weishapl
Fred Ulm
Rex Gott
Janice
Janet Corcoran
Glenny Boriang
Joanice Lee
Kathleen
Miss Thea Rath Dies and Weds in 2 Events
The reading records two notices: a Christian Aid Society meeting on June 4 with officers elected for the year and a wedding on March 30 in Las Vegas. Miss Thea Lau Rene Rath, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rath of Ocwe in, married Russell Getz of Hawthorne Calif. The service was at the Huching Post, officiated by Rev C H Sloan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Aid Society
Christan Church Aid Society
Olver Altz
Alice Burnside
Florence Brigham
Grace Bailou
Myrtle Hidinger
Salo
Barbara Jo Duckett
Helen McQueen
Mutzy
Dee Cut Suaweiaa Saygic
Las Vegas
Nevada
Thea Lau Rene Rath
Lloyd Rath
Ocwein
Russell Getz
Hawthorne
California
Getz
Oran
Town
Rei
Buth
Walker
O¢elwein
Meskel's Cafe
West Union
Ivy Division History and World War I Record
The Fourth division of the regular army formed Nov 19 1917 at War Department direction. The Ivy division trained at Camp Greene NC and served with Sixth French Army in 1918. It fought in Vesle Toul Meuse Argonne and Coblenz advances, capturing 2756 prisoners and 44 artillery pieces. Now based at Fort Benning Georgia.
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War Department
Camp Greene
North Carolina
France
Warrey
Hautevesnes
Vesle
Toul
Meuse-Argonne
Coblenz
Fort Benning
Georgia
Pythian Club Meet and Teas Notified Calendar June Events
The Pythian Club plans a 1:15 pot luck luncheon at Mrs. Lena Ober's home, while Mrs. Fréd Rule hosts the XII Club at Read's Tea Room for an evening event. The Homemakers of Jefferson District No 2 and 8 are set for a pot luck dinner and a fifth program. St Margaret's Circle hosts at Mrs. Lohrman and Mrs. O Brien hosts St Catherine's Circle, with WH Club and Elizabeth Circle also listed for June 11 and 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Club
Lena Ober
Fréd Rule
Read's Tea Room
Netify
Amy Busse
Jefferson District No. 2
Roan
H. Lohrman
South Frederick Avenue
St. Margaret's Circle
St. Catherine’s Circle
M. A. O Brien
Fifth Avenue
Wm! Zapf
Eighth Street
Elizabeth Circle
J. P. Kelly
Gabrielle Petit Faces Betrayal and Execution in 1916
Gabrielle Petit, after dangerous escapes and assignment to report to Edith Cavell, was betrayed in 1916 by an unknown person and handed to the military. She refused to divulge information and was executed, reportedly crying long live the king as the captain ordered fire. Cardinal Mercier officiated at her funeral. she was later hailed as a national hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriele Petit
Gabrielle Petit
Edith Cavell
Cardinal Mercier
Rieles in Stockings and Shoe Repairs
Fragmentary guidance warns that thin heel reinforcement causes stockings holes and advises buying hosiery with heavier heel reinforcements. It also mentions repairing linings and ensuring a proper fit for shoes.
Prayer for Britain at St Patrick's Cathedral in New York
The British ambassador to the United States attends a solemn pontifical mass led by Archbishop Francis J Spellman for the suffering people of Great Britain, kneeling in St Patrick's Cathedral, New York, above Vas count Halifax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Cathedral
New York
Vascount Halifax
United States
Francis J Spellman
Great Britain
Barclay on Bridge Extra edge from opening lead choice
The article analyzes how a defender can reveal suit preference when defending slam or game by choosing opening leads. It discusses examples from duplicate play where leading unbid suits or top cards influences declarer and partner choices, and explains high and low card signals in four suit contracts.
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East
Arthur L. Pulver
Pulver
North
West
Features Syndicate, Inc
North American strike looms as plan to use civilians eyed
A wartime plan would have CIO workers return or be replaced by civilian service teams to operate the North American plant if the 12,000 striking workers do not end their walkout by Monday. The White House and defense officials weigh taking over the plant to prevent further delay in aircraft production. Royalist labor leaders urged a quick resolution as President Roosevelt moves to secure defense orders and avert a broader crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
North American
CIO
Defense Mediation Board
Army
Civil Service
Philip Murray
AFL
William Green
Roosevelt
Early
Nature
President A. Sacht Potomac
Navy
Harvey W. Brown
AFL International Machimats’ Union
White House
San Francisco
Washington
United States
Inglewood
Calif
Ri¢ghard T. Frankensteen
United Automobile Workers
Frankensteen
Campa.gn
Meeting Set for Tomorrow at 3 P M on Important Matters
Report notes a North American illustration gathering scheduled tomorrow at 3 p m to vote on matters of great importance. Sources indicate internal debates over a possible oath and wage dispute negotiations. Continued in Was DC, power to end rests with a committee, while a lawmaker remains unsettled in the element.
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Umor
Wasr DC
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