County Federated Women’s Club meets at Washington Methodist
The County Federated Women’s clubs convene at Washington Methodist Church on April 12 with hostesses from Washington Fort Nightly and Nineteenth Century clubs. Mrs. Ben Willis of Ames will speak at 1 30 p m. she holds degrees from Wellesley Columbia and the University of Chicago.
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County Federated Women’s Club Meeting
Washington Methodist Church
Washington
Ben Willis
Ames
Willis
Wellesley College
Massachusetts
Columbia University
University of Chicago
Try a Capehart Television If You’re Not Sold On Sets
If you’ve tried another wake of set and you think television isn’t for you see us and try a Capehart in this local notice style.
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Capehart
Mrs Thorne Hosts Nineteenth Century Club Luncheon
Mrs Clifford Thorne entertained members of the Nineteenth Century club at a 1 o clock luncheon Saturday at her home Easter decorations adorned the table The afternoon program featured a review by Mrs Ralph Bauer of The Awakening Valley by John Collier Jr and Anibal Butron The book chronicles the Atayalo Indians in the Andes Mrs Thorne club president presided over the business meeting.
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Clifford Thorne
Blaine Holmes
Manton Hebner
Nineteenth Century Club
E. G. Humm
Howard Benn
Robert McFarland
Ralph Bauer
John Collier Jr
Anibal Buitron
Andes Mountains
Thorne
WSCS
A.S. Smith
American Legion Auxiliary
Ab Cruren
W. V. Durst
Plant Exchange
Harmony Club
W. H. McConnell Jr
Larry Woods Celebrates Tenth Birthday With Movie Party
Larry Woods marked his tenth birthday by inviting nine boys to a Saturday movie. Afterward they went to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Woods home for refreshments, games, and cake. Larry received several birthday gifts.
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Larry Woods
Larry
Claude Woods
Fete Honoring Two Generations at Family Dinner
Dale Brown and Glen Mullikin Jr observed their birthdays at a Sunday family dinner hosted by Glen Mullikin Sr in Brighton. Dale turned 17 and Glen Jr. 15. Attendees included Clarence Brown family, Doyle Brown family, Kenneth Brown family from Washington, plus Wesley Mullikin.
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Date Brown
Glen Mullikin Jr
Glen Mullikin Sr
Brighton
Dale
Glen Jr
Glen
Clarence Brown
Clarent Jr
Doyle Brown
Kenneth Brown
Washington
Wesley Mullikin
Birthday Surprise At Home For Mrs Jarvis
Mrs John Jarvis expected a dinner out after church on her birthday but entered her house to find her family gathered for a cooperative meal. Guests included Earl Morton of Bloomfield and Mrs Morton, Mrs C W Whitney of Fort Madison, and Mr and Mrs Harold Jarvis, plus Mr and Mrs Carl Jarvis and families near Burlington. The guests presented birthday gifts to the honored guest.
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John Jarvis
Meat Pie Toppings List From Question and Answer
Toppings listed include mashed sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes, rice, Chinese noodles, pastry dough, and biscuit dough as options for meat pies.
Two Men Speak At WRC Annual Grand Army Day Dinner
Fifty attended the Woman's Relief Corps Grand Army Day dinner at the Legion hall. Rev O H Moll spoke on patriotism and Dr C A Boice reviewed a Kelloge book on Lee surrender to Grant.
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WRC
Woman's Relief Corps
Legion Hall
O. H. Moll
Trinity Lutheran Church
C. A. Boice
Kelloge
Lee
Grant
Social calendar notes Bethel and area clubs and meetings
Local social calendar lists Bethel and West Chester organizations with times from 7:30 p m to 9: g p m. Highlights include Bethel Youth Fellowship Charles Rothusberger West Chester Methodist Comrade class, YWCA board, Rainbow Girls, Knights of Pythias, Junior Fortnightly pot luck, and numerous afternoon meetings across churches clubs and groups. Several events note bring-your-own-table service and sandwiches.
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Bethel Youth Fellowship
Charles Rothusberger
West Chester
Lloyd Bauer
E. D. Morrison Jr
Ywca Board
YWCA
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Knights of Pythias
Potluck
Everette Miller
Hugh McCleery
F. M. Lindenmeier
HJ Club
Dean Luers
St. Paul’s Women’s Guild
HBO Club
Charles Bartholow
Pleasant Hill
Pilotburg Ladies Aid
Nina Flynn
Devoticn
Clifford Eyestone
Kephart 60th Wedding Anniversary Observed at Family Dinner
Mr and Mrs Frank Kephart celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a noon dinner hosted by their son Roy Kephart and wife The event featured fast er colored table decor and pussy willows Guests included Robert Kephart Des Moines Frank Kepharts brother Rev and Mrs T C Polk Janie Tom and Ted Mr and Mrs Alvin Kephart Sara Jane and Mr and Mrs Victor Mueller Erna Mae of Lone Tree
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Frank Kephart
Roy Kephart
Surprise 25th Wedding Anniversary for Fay Cherwinkers
Mr and Mrs Fay Cherwinker were honored at a surprise party held Sunday afternoon at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Stanley Chabal ten miles northeast of Washington Forty relatives and friends attended The guests shared in visiting received anniversary gifts a two tier cake and bell centered ice cream during the celebration
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Fay Cherwinker
Stanley Chabal
Washington
Cherwinker
Mrs Don Blankenhorn Honored at Crawfordsville Shower
Henry Cheney and Mrs. Carleton White co hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Don Blankenhorn at the Cheney home. Canasta was played with Duane Kenss winning high score. many guests attended including Mrs. William Henss and Mrs. Allen Conrad.
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Crawfordsville
Henry Cheney
Carleton White
Cheney
Don Blankenhorn
Duane Kenss
Max Mitchelson
Blankenhorn
William Henss
Allen Conrad
Chester Spangler
Vernon White
Cleo Fletcher
Ray Howsare
Charl Wells
New Hearing Device Lets Deaf Sing Without Ear Button
Deafened people praise a new device that delivers clear hearing without a visible receiver in the ear. The Phantomold and Beltone promise near invisibility, enabling enjoyment of songs sermons and work with less self consciousness. Beltone, Dept. 40, 1450 W 19th St Chicago Ill, offers a free brochure and home test.
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Chicago
Phantomold
Beltone
Dept
Chicago &, Ill
Vera Coon Elected President of Columbus Jct VFW Auxiliary
Vera Coon was elected president of the Columbus Junction VFW auxiliary at a regular meeting. Other officers named include Leota Gabriel senior vice president Evelyn Tancen junior vice president Jane Gabriel treasurer Ozella Taylor conductress Ann Pitzer chaplain and Anna Goosey department assistant guard. A visitor attended. The Oakland social club in Marshall Township celebrated its 35th anniversary at Harriet Maddux’s home.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Vera Coon
Leota Gabriel
Evelyn Tancen
Jane Gabriel
Ozella Tayor
Ann Pitzer
Anna Goosey
Oakland Social Club
Marshall Township
Harriet Maddux
Donald Martin
Pleasant
Lannis Lynn
Memorial Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Martin
Dayle Martin
Frederick R. Woods
Lindy Frederick
Hershey Hospital
Muscatine
Woods
S. G. Blankenhorn
Marengo High School
Darlene
Louisa County School Board Members Meet for Dinner
Louisa county school boards from town and rural areas gathered at Columbus Junction high school gym for a 6 30 p m dinner to discuss mutual problems. About 100 officials attended with speakers Karl Smith from the state department of public instruction Doc Foster from the Iowa association of school boards and rural supervisor Val Green. J O Mecklenburg county superintendent led the event.
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iBy
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Louisa County
Marthena
Presbyterian Church
Karl Smith
Towa Department of Public Instruction
Doc Foster
IoWa Association of School Boards
Hesseltine Sisters Start School at Indian Creek
Sandy Hook reports Hesseltine sisters Inez Carol and Shirley have returned from Texas with their mother Mrs. Lawler to join Indian Creek school after spending winter there. Mr. and Mrs. Lawler visit then head back to Omaha as the family adapts to school life. The piece notes local farming activity with a caterpillar and lumbering work by the Guy brothers.
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H. W. Mineart
Sandy Hook
Frank Lawler
Cc. E. Farrier
Inez
Carol
Shirley Hesseltine
Texas
Mrs. Lawler
Grandpa Farrier
Indian Creek
Birthday tribute list for Dennis Sorrell and kin
Birthday and anniversary notices list individuals sharing dates from Dennis Sorrell and sister Patricia to James Pence Dorothy Vodicka and Michael Bell. Dale Brown turns 17. Glen Mullinkin Jr. observes 14. Merlin Hagie and Carl McCutchen are seven. Mr and Mrs Custer noted for wedding anniversary.
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Dennis Sorrell
Patricia Eileen
Ed Sorrell
Maurice Libe
Ed Simmering
Floyd Maxwell
Mary Ellen Asken
Taylor Stout
Grace Harter
C. W. Hendrickson
James Pence
Dorothy Vodicka
Kulona
Dean Enfield
Evelyn Ruth Linnenkamp
Linda Mae Coon
Elizabeth Ann Adam
Michael Thomas Bell
Columbus Junction
Dale Brown
Glen Mullinkin Jr
Near Brighton
Milo Zeck
Donald Sands
Ainsworth
Merlin Duane Hagie
Carl Richard McCutchen
James Custer
Conesville High to Stage Just Ducky April 6
Conesville high school pupils plan a Thursday April 6 performance of the play Just Ducky in the school auditorium under Mrs. Robert F. Reaney. Cast includes Kenneth Hansen Janet Coffin Jackie Wolfford Delores Forinash Donald Walker Donnie Osborne Evelyn Carney John Edgar Ernest Horn Dick Juser Joan Crist Aliee Nicholson.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Conesville High School
Ducky
At & P.m
Robert F. Reaney
Kenneth Hansen
Janet Coffin
Jackie Wolford
Delores Forinash
Donald Walker
Donnie Osborne
Evelyn Carney
John Edgar
Ernest Horn
Dick Juser
Joan Crist
Aliee Nicholson
Polish Family Arrives at Roth Farm Southwest of Wayland
In Wayland area four miles southwest of town Mr. and Mrs. Orie Roth take in a new tenant family from Poland. Dmitry Dashkiewicy his wife Maria and daughters Nadia and Latiana, arrive after dinner in Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday. The Progress club met March 24 with seventeen members and three guests. An auction raised 32 for club funds. Mrs. Hensley reviewed The Great Fisherman. Easter refreshments were served. Birthday news reached Elmer Meyer family. Mrs. Lester Alliman returned from Oregon after a month visit.
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Wayland
Orie Roth
Poland
Mt. Pleasant
Joseph Grabers
Dmitry Dashkiewicy
Maria
Nadia
Latiana
Progress Club
C. C. Wyse
Carl Hensley
Harold Crocs
Floyd Stilwell
Elmer Meyer
Ent
Ohio
Lester Alliman
Oregon
J. H. Koontz
Des Moines Firm Wins Cedar River Bridge Contract
Des Moines firm 2 A M. Cohran and son won the bid to build a Cedar River bridge near Conesville. Ten bids were submitted. the winning bid was 181,378.36 dollars. Construction starts May 1 with completion by July 1, 1951, replacing an 1879 bridge. F A Moser of Farmsburg, Iowa won ten culverts and extensions for 27,271.52 dollars.
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Des Moines
Cedar Bridge
Columbus Junction
M. Cohran and Son
Cedar River
Conesville
F. A Moser
Farmsburg
Iowa
Sleepy clerk survives Lake Merritt plunge
Oakland California report: Chapman F. Lion, a clerk who worked all night, drove into four feet of water at Lake Merritt. The cold water revived him and he walked ashore.
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Oakland
Calif
Chapman F. Lion
Lake Merritt
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Methodist Church
Charles Drishi
Floyd Hamil
George Morrison
Mae Davis
Cherryholmes
Crawfords Ville
Choyee Stewart
Arnold Preuss
Clarence
Charles Rademaker
Larry Trotter
Herb Osincup
Bruce Lipscomb
Irvin Whitham
Lester Luckenbill
Mary Shields
A. S. Smith
Wendell Rider
Larry Foster
Color TV
Radio Manufactures Association
Capenhart
Times Magazine
National Geographic
Fortune Magazine
Foster
Mrs. Clifford Thorne
Fern Pastry Shop
AMALS
Wo Uonte Maan Racrutt
Amy
Kern's
Wayne Chamberlin
Marine Corps League
Harold Kerr
VFW
Milo Steele Jr
Boyd Foster
DAV
Neal Burton
The
Legion Auxiliary
Sara Pollock
DAR
Georgia
Moll
USA
Argentina
Boice
America
Floyd Murdock
Mable Gray
Corps
Ss. W
George Jarrard
Roy Gowash
Bob Adam
Bert Spangler
Wens
Ode Ferguson
Carol Brewer Missionary Society
Charles Ho Tle
City Pta Council
Paul Horak
LBC Club
Minnie Green
Plant and Bulb Exchange
Washington County
St. James Pta
Pythian Sisters
Bell
Frank Kepharts
Fay Cherwinkers
Sport Spurs
Paul Brock
Bob Libe
Harold Messenger
Joe Sotelo
Our City
Chamberlin Bros Sport Shop
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Columbus Jct
Club
Hesseltine Sisters
Clover Leaf Club
Columbus City Township
Marilyn Howell
EK. W. McWilliams
Lee Syphrit
West Middlesex
J. E. Lukins
J. B. Reaney
Des
Moines
Cora Stanfield
Craig, Saskatchwan
Canada
S. A. Dwinell
Roth Farm
V. Grall
Joan W. Lee
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Hoyle
West Madison & S. Ave
Rollie
Tom
Duncan
Lloyd Goodwin
8Th Ave
Jom Duncan
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