Local social notes and upcoming church event
Mrs George Teas returns home after winter with her mother Frances Beranck. Denison maid Maurine Cavett, Burma missionary, home on furlough plans Burma return in May and spoke at the Methodist church. James church benefit card party set for April 3 at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. George Teas
Mrs
Frances Beranck
Maurine Cavett
Denison
Maines
A. Anderson
Miss Cavett
Burma
Mrs. Anderson
Alma Tharne Holland
Burm
St. James Church
Hall, Or
Hospital Notes From A't The Hospital
Mrs. Robert Sorrell welcome a son born Saturday evening weighing seven pounds twelve ounces. Azuba Park admitted for medical treatment. Mrs. Edgar Stewart and daughter Linda Dee were districted Saturday from their home near West Chester. Ora Gingerich and daughter Donna Lee dismissed Saturday for Wellman home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sorrell
Azuba Park
Edgar Stewart
Linda Dee
West Chester
Ora Gingerich
Donna Lee
Wellman
Journal Correspondents Meet for Luncheon and Talk
Report on a Journal colleagues luncheon where R E Shannon welcomed guests and Clarice Meek led a discussion on improvements in correspondents news. The event included a tour of the Journal building and a group photo session with many correspondents listed from numerous towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Washington Boys Win Medley in District YMCA Meet
Six Washington boys competed in the district YMCA swimming meet in Cedar Rapids. Paul Jordan won the 20 yard breast stroke in 14.8 seconds, James Gilchrest took the 20 yard back stroke in 13.5 seconds, and Gilchrest, Jordan, and John Gamble won the 60 yard medley relay in 41.8 seconds. The team qualified for the state meet at Iowa City on Saturday April 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Y. M Cc
Local residents visit Iowa City and Davenport events
Mes. R. L Throek returned from Iowa City after a week with her daughter Mrs. W. M. Albright and family. Clovee B. Kerr of Atmos visited Mr. and Mrs. R. P. McFarland. Dr. Kerr attended a Davenport chiropractors convention while Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Woods and their daughter Zilpha stayed with Mrs. Silas Rose in Allerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tremmat
Nicholas Edle
Iowa City
Leo Sueppel
Mes. R. L Throek
Mra. W. M. Albright
Clarence Woods
Zilpha
Allerton
Mrs. Woods
Silas Rose
Wanda Byrnes
Durant
Mildred Moffett
Elder
Shannon
Miss Byrnes
Iowa
Local Residents and Schools Listed in Community Directory
A roster of residents and associated schools appears including Vince Tellin Fairview Martha Thrasher Prairie Flow er Levi VanDyke Rubio Jeobn Webr Hardscrabble Dewey Weeks Salem farl White Amboy Anna Williams Gracehill Mera Frank Wilson Wellman Walter Wilson Wellston ara Wittmer Wayland Don Wrile Prairie Center Wayland School Wyman School Wea Chester Cotter School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vince Tellin
Fairview
Martha Thrasher
Prairie Flower
Levi VanDyke
Rubio
Jeobn Webr
Hardscrabble
Dewey Weeks
Salem
Farl White
Amboy
Anna Williams
Gracehill
Mera
Frank Wilson
Wellman
Walter Wilson
Wellston
Ara Wittmer
Wayland
Don Wrile
Prairie Center
Wyman
Wea
Chester
Cotter
Favorable Condition Report for Iowa Soils and Crops
Iowa farmers report favorable soil and crop prospects with oats planted in southwest regions and a projected 6 million acres of small grains. Winter wheat and rye show better prospects than anticipated. however drought last fall hurt the 1939 average. February and January precipitation and snowfall exceed long-term averages, while spring showers are needed for pastures and hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Carl
Fariy
Towa
Reeg
Towas
WaShington County Woman Celebrates 90th Birthday
Mrs. Hattie Mayhew of Washington county celebrated her ninetieth birthday with a family co operative dinner at her home 10S East Washington Street. She is a Civil War veteran W C Mayhew’s widow and mother of seven children with nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Mayhew
WaSbhington County
Washington Street
Washington
Lou Arthur
Frank Mayhew
Iowa
Ottumwa
W. C. Mayhew
Mayhew
Win
Ettie
Harry Kleese
Krank
Cora
Earl Dracer
Harrisonville
Harley
Roy
Baton Rouge
Kleese
Will
East Washington Street
Many Birthdays Across Town Highlight Quiet Day
Mrs. W. M. Galloway marks eighty seven years born in Ireland. Patty Lou Meyer turns two, Patsy Longwell is ten, and numerous others celebrate birthdays today including Dora Minick Charles Long Hazel Alberson D. J. Patterson Tom Stewart O. K. R. Mayo Bob Arthur Maurine Trotman Gayle Kelley Roy Gorton Chas. Faulkner Gladys Deal Morgan Palmer Schilling Henry Haste Ralph Rees LeRoy Bain Orpa and Ora Graber Nadine Payne. Journal notes praise two chocolate angel food cakes given by Clarice Meek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Minick
Charles Long
Hazel Stewart Alberson
Madison, Wis
D. J. Patterson
Tom Stewart
O. KR. Mayo
Bob Arthur
Maurine Trotman
Gayle Kelley
Roy Gorton
Chas. Faulkner
John Robertson
Llardscrabble
Gladys Deal Morgan
Clay
Palmer Schilling
Henry Haste
Ralph Rees
Crawfordsville
Friendly Circle to Elect Officers at Meeting
Members of the Friendly Circle will have an election of officers at a meeting planned for Thursday afternoon. Mrs. David Kleese will host the club at her home five miles west of Washington. Recent birthdays of club members will also be observed at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kleese
Washington
Local residents record visits and greetings across several towns
Freda RosenpPaum recovers from an appendectomy at Washington county hospital. Mrs. W. E. Dupuis returns from Des Moines after visiting Harry Dickersons. A luncheon for twenty three former Washington Women is noted, with guests including Ed Bell and D. W. Dayton. Other visits span Clinton Davenport and Des Moines as families and students from Stephens College in Columbia travel and host, with multiple households mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda RosenpPaum
Washington County Hospital
W. EB. Dupuis
Des Moines
Harry Dickerson
Dickerson
Eig
Iowa
Jean Huber
Dorothy Kishpaugh
Hershey
Penn
Otha Huber
Wilma Tenner
Riverside
Stephens College
Columbian, Mo
Social calendar notes and club meetings listed
Notices for the social calendar include church events at U.P. church Rainbow Girls Ma Sonic Temple D of V and various clubs. Entries cover meetings at 2:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. luncheons and gatherings with organizers named and locations like North Side cafe Riverside and West Chester area clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.P. Church
Rainbow Girls
MaSonic Temple
D. of V
Imanee
T.T.T
Dorothy Kammueler
Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Notice
A cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday morning at 9 30 in the home of Mrs J T Rehmel at 605 South Marion Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Cottage
J. T. Rehmel
South
Marion Avenue
Want ads note births and local changes in town
Fourth son born Saturday afternoon. J Schtickelman spent Sunday in LeMars with his mother. Mes Mildred Westermark works in the Simpson Finance office during regular bookkeeper Della Huamyhreys absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi J Schtickelman
LeMars
Mildred Westermark
Simpson Finance Company
Della Huamyhreys
Stewart PTA to Present School Music Development Program
A Stewart PTA program showcases how music is taught from elementary through high school with performances by music students in vocal and instrumental selections. The meeting, Wednesday at 2 pm, will include officer elections and a social hour led by Mrs. Joe Simmering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Pta
Manriel Brayton
Boyd White
Margaret Christenson
Maxwells Host Supper For Local Club Families
Mr and Mrs Joe Maxwell hosted a potluck supper for club families Saturday evening at their home. Most families attended. D W McClure were guests. Dill Boileau May Dawson and Ben Conppeck served on the supper committee. Afterward men played 500 and pinocle while women enjoyed an social evening. An afternoon meeting of the club will be held Wednesday at Mrs Pat Mortarts home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Maxwell
Inh
Pat Mortarts
Admire Flowers Sent to Hostess from Staunton
The Sunset Circle met with Mrs Mildred Fishburn in EAST SUNSET on a March Thursday afternoon. Bouquets from Mrs Fishburns sister in Staunton Virginia were admired. sixteen members attended after Mrs Ernest Eisele and Mrs Robert Wells joined. Guests included Mrs John White and baby. Easter motifs framed refreshments. The next meeting will be with Mrs Pearl Hering at the end of April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishburn
Clara Hamrick
Staunton
Virginia
Gladys ‘'Winam
Ernest Eisele
Robert Wells
John White
Baby
G. Taylor Maude Murphy
Jennie Clemmens
W. W. Twinam
Pearl Hering
Mrs Carl Roberts Reviews Moment in Peking at Club Meeting
Mrs Carl J Roberts gave a review of the Chinese novel Moment in Peking by Lin Yeo tang at the Nineteenth Century club meeting held Saturday afternoon in the home of Mr RR Patterson. At the close of the program Mrs Patterson served refreshments to the nine members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl J. Roberts
Peking
Lin Yeotang
RR. Patterson
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Way
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Bethe
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Brighton
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Kalona
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Melo Lasek
South Hichland
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White Oak
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Verdi
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Gray
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H. J. Mangold
Dublin
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Crawfordaville
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Grandview
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Sands Hook
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Daytor Grove
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Walnut
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Washington Square
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Washington County
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Ireland
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South Seventh Street
Montay
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South Marion Avenue
Y.W
Y.W.C.A. Roont
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Pekin
W. J. Masson
Registered Nurses Association
Ee Bnr
Pythian
P.m
F. W. Eastwood
Friend'y Social Club
Delia Miller
Friendly Neighbors Club
Earl Redlinger
Clyde Lambert
Us Club
North Side Cafe
L. F. Harding
American Legion Auxiliary County Meeting
Fred Downing
Pat Moriarty Stewart
Wharsday St. Paule F
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Bring Own
Friendly Circle Club
Dave Kleese
C.C.C
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George Pennington
Jolly Troopers
Louis Fetes
Roll Call
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Ore Ee
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Wild Rose
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Joe Simmering
Maxwells
Staunton, Va
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Sunset Circle
Mildred Fishburn
19Th Century Club
Lydia
Pinkham
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