Rural Women's Day Showcases County Homemakers Efforts
Mrs. Roscoe Eliason spoke on They are People during Rural Women's Day at the county high school auditorium. Exhibits highlighted health library school citizenship and crafts. County officers and township chairmen presented reports and solos preceded by devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Roscoe Eliason
Letts
Iowa Farm Bureau 7Th District Committee
Europe
Stoutner
A. K. Stoutner
Clayde Knapp
Herb Rich
Alice Rademaker
Lester Mayer
Everette Lewis
Wayne Norman
Keith Barnes
Lisle Maxwell
Ted Mayer
Oran Birkey
L. O. Griggs
John Skubal
Earl Hart
George Zeck
Homer Vincent
Clark Wagner
John A. Stephens
A. F. Hotle
Thomas J. Gerdes
North Brighton Township
Pageant Recalls Worlds Within Ames Home Economics Program
Home economics review highlights topics from homemaker view, with reports on a recent Ames family life conference. A colorful pageant titled A Home of Peace featured participants from multiple townships, with narrators and performers from several countries. Mrs Eliason spoke on European travels and noted how American women abroad shape perceptions, while hostesses aided event setup and performances.
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Ralph Kleese
George Dare
Earl Booth
Lillian Maxwell
Gene Martin
James Birney
Keith Barnes
Holland
John Young
Japan
Antone Hotle
Italy
Louis Havel
Hungary
M. L, Crawford
Arabia
Delbert Holmes
Ireland
Arvid Anderson
Sweden
No. 9
Alice Hunter
Iowa
Germany
Mrs. Eliason
Hollywood
Clifford Thompson
Kenneth Ornduff
Clifford Conklin
Meint Koehler
Ted Mayer
Don Sands
Lloyd Plecker
Donald Smith
Pre-Nuptial Shower for Mary Bordwell At Schiebel Home
Mrs Roy Schiebel and Mrs Lloyd Neiswanger hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mary Bordwell Friday evening at the Schiebel residence. Guests included Carol Hines of Oakland California and Mable Miller of Davenport. Attendees shared advice, visited, and refreshments matched Nile green and orchid colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Schiebel
Lloyd Neiswanger
Mary Bordwell
Schiebel
Carol Hines
Oakland
Calif
Mable Miller
Davenport
Missionary Society Meeting of Chester Federated Church
The West Chester Federated Church Missionary Society met at Pearl and Margaret Smith’s home with 11 members and two children present. Deov tions led by Pearl Smith covered Acts 1 14 and 2 1 6. Announcements noted Presbyterial in Keokuk on April 17 and Baptist convention. The next meeting is May 1 at Mrs. McDowell’s home.
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Missionary Societies of the
West Chester Federated Church
Pearl
Margaret Smith
Pearl Smith
Arthur Peters
Bill Martin
Glen Martin
Peters
Effie van Sickle
Baptist Missionary Magazine
Earl Pearson
Merk McDowell
Keokuk
Baptist Convention
McDowell
Fairview Community Club Hosts Easter Themed Meeting
Mrs Rhea welcomed Fairview Community club Thursday afternoon. Members answered roll call with stories of favorite keepsakes. Mrs Lowe and Mrs Reschley presented contests and games. Refreshments, with an Easter theme, were served by Mrs Rhea and Mrs Vid Anderson. May meeting set with Mrs Karl Monson.
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J. C. Rhea
Fairview Community Club
C. A. Lowe
Floyd Reschley
Dennis and Patricia Sorrell Celebrate Skating Party
Dennis and Patricia Sorrell observed birthdays on Thursday April 3 at a roller skating party Friday night at the local rink. About 41 children attended with classmates relatives and friends. Patricia marked her 11th birthday while Dennis turned 14.
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Dennis
Patricia Sorrell
Ith
Patricia
Dr and Mrs Thompson Honored at Joint Keola Dinner
The Federated church of Keola and the Presbyterian church of Scotland hosted a joint dinner for Dr. and Mrs. R W Thompson of the United Presbyterian Home. Thompson served as interim pastor for both churches from November 1 to February 15, as Elmer V Bostow began the two churches' pastorate in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Church of
Keola
Presbyterian Church of Scotland
R. W. Thompson
United Presbyterian Home
Thompson
Elmer V. Bostow
Past Matron's Club Hosts Family Dinner at Temple
The Past Matron's club met Friday with 16 members and 11 guests for a cooperative Easter dinner served by Mrs. Vernon Stagner and Mrs. R A Melville. President Mrs. Don K. Orr presided at the April meeting with 18 members attending and bake sale plans discussed.
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Vernon Stagner
R. A. Melville
Don K. Orr
Bake Sale Plans Set By Dodder Family Assistants
Singtona held March 19 and April 1. It was decided to hold a bake sale in the near future for which Mrs. H. M. Dodder and Miss Nel lie Dodder were named to have charge of plans. Reports were given of the activities of secret sisters. The committee for the May 2 meeting will be Mrs. Mary O'Conner and Mrs. Velda Davissomee-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singtona
H. M. Dodder
Nellie Dodder
Mary O'Conner
Velda Davissomee
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Herbert Campbell
A. L. Duensing
Eugene Martin
Arthur Wiley
Raymond Whisler
Muriel, Collier
Ames
Robert Stephens
Keith Stewart
Bill McGinnis
Rademaker
Sam Munson
Raymond Wheelan
Janice Booth
Virginia Dare
Kleese
John Stephens
Skubal
Trip
Miss Collier
Njiag
Paul R
Herman
Chester Federated Church
Wolf Floral Company
Yugoslavia
Greece
Henry Ford
LaSalle
Mississippi River
U.S
Philippines
Franklin Roosevelt
Washington Dairy’s
Washington
Rhea
Fairview
Pat Sorrell
Mrs. Thompson
West Chester, Iowa
Highway
Am&h
the City Hall
Katherine White
Home Economist
Amene Refrigeration, Inc
Miss White
Upright Food Freezer
Cere Ee Narratories, Inc
New York
Washington Oil Company
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